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ReutersWed, Dec 24
LG Energy Solution to sell US factory assets to Honda
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Posts fresh yearly high above 0.6700
The Motley FoolWed, Dec 24
3 Social Security Rules All Married Retirees Should Know
FxstreetWed, Dec 24
US Dollar Index hovers around 98.00 after recovering recent losses
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD trades below $4,500 as bulls pause for a breather
ReutersWed, Dec 24
Italy watchdog orders Meta to halt WhatsApp terms barring rival AI chatbots
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LG Energy Solution to sell US factory assets to Honda
SEOUL, Dec 24 (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on Wednesday it is selling a factory building and assets in the U.S. state of Ohio to Honda Development and Manufacturing of America. The planned $2.86 billion deal excludes land and equipment, and is meant to "improve jo...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Stocks
3 Social Security Rules All Married Retirees Should Know
Key PointsYou may be eligible for spousal benefits from Social Security even if you never worked.You have to wait for your spouse to file for Social Security to claim spousal benefits.Those benefits are only worth so much, though their value increases if they become survivor benefits. The $23,760 So...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
Economic Indicator
US Dollar Index hovers around 98.00 after recovering recent losses
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is remaining flat after recovering daily losses and trading around 97.90 during the European hours on Wednesday.Fxstreet
Wed, Dec 24
Commodities
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD trades below $4,500 as bulls pause for a breather
Gold (XAU/USD) retreats slightly from a fresh all-time peak, around the $4,526 area touched earlier this Wednesday, and trades with a negative bias during the first half of the European session.Fxstreet
Wed, Dec 24
Other
Italy watchdog orders Meta to halt WhatsApp terms barring rival AI chatbots
MILAN, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Italy's antitrust authority (AGCM) on Wednesday ordered Meta Platforms META.O to suspend contractual terms that could shut rival AI chatbots out of WhatsApp, as it investigates the U.S. tech group for suspected abuse of a dominant position.A spokesperson for Meta called...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Stocks
HK Close | HSI and HSTECH Edge Up; Biocytogen Up 22%; Qingsong Health Up 14%; Dobot Up 9%; SMIC Up 3%
I. Market OverviewThe Hong Kong market posted modest gains on Dec 24, with benchmarks closing near their intraday ranges. The Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose 0.17% to 25,818.93, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) added 0.01% to 8,915.12, and the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTECH) advanced 0.19% to ...Tiger News
Wed, Dec 24
Stocks
2 Stock-Split Stocks Billionaires Are Piling Into for 2026
Key PointsStock-split euphoria continues to be a source of investor optimism on Wall Street.Two of Wall Street's brightest billionaire investors opened new positions in the blockbuster stock split of the year.Meanwhile, another billionaire fund manager purchased close to 5 million shares of the most...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
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Hyundai to recall over 51,000 vehicles in US over risk of fire, NHTSA says
Dec 24 (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor 005380.KS is recalling 51,587 vehicles in the U.S. because a short circuit in non-functioning trailer lights, caused by incorrect installation of the wiring harness, could increase the risk of fire, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wedn...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Indices
Dow Jones futures slip slightly ahead of holiday-shortened session
Dow Jones futures decline 0.11% to trade near 48,700 during the European session on Wednesday, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also decline, edging lower 0.10% and 0.09% to below 7,000 and 25,800, respectively.Fxstreet
Wed, Dec 24
Other
Hyundai Motor America Is Recalling 51,587 U.S. Vehicles - NHTSA
Dec 24 (Reuters) - HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS RECALLING 51,587 U.S. VEHICLES - NHTSAHYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS RECALLING SOME U.S. VEHICLES AS NONFUNCTIONING TRAILER LIGHTS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.- NHTSASource text:Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Stocks
BP shares rise on Castrol stake sale
Shares of British oil major BP BP.L up 1.3% at 433p; stock second-biggest gainer on FTSE 100 index .FTSE, which is down 0.02%BP agrees to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to investment firm StonepeakCo says net proceeds of about $6 bln to be fully utilised to reduce net debtDeal creates a new joint ventu...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Stocks
Dividend Stocks Are the Gift that Will Keep On Giving You More Income in 2026
Key PointsRealty Income routinely increases its monthly dividend payment.Brookfield Infrastructure aims to grow its dividend by 5% to 9% each year.The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF holds 100 high-quality stocks with excellent records of dividend increases. 10 stocks we like better than Realty Inco...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 24
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - December 24
Dec 24 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- A federal judge blocked Texas from enforcing a new state law that requires companies that run app stores, like Apple AAPL.O and Go...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Cryptocurrencies
More Pain For Ethereum? Head And Shoulder Pattern Signals $2,400 Breakdown
After being rejected from the $3,000 level, Ethereum (ETH) is trying to hold a key support zone and build a base around this area. Some analysts have suggested that the altcoin must reclaim the crucial resistance soon or risk potential drop to new multi-month lows. Related Reading: XRP ETFs Record 2...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 24
Cryptocurrencies
Russia Unveils New Crypto Framework For Retail And Qualified Investors
Russia’s central bank has unveiled a new framework to regulate cryptocurrencies within its domestic digital asset market, with a deadline set for July 2026. This initiative aims to enable both retail and qualified investors to purchase cryptocurrencies. New Crypto Regulations In Russia Accordi...Bitcoinist
Wed, Dec 24
