• November's Strong Silver Performance Likely to Continue Into December
  
  Silver was the star in November, up 19%, and 95% for the year so far, setting a new record high by a long shot, above $56 per ounce.
• Space Development Agency Orders 72 Satellites for $3.5B
  
  The Space Development Agency, part of the ?U.S. Space Force, said Friday it has reached agreements with four defense suppliers to build 72 satellites, worth about $3.5 billion collectively.
• AI Chip Firm Cerebras Set to File for US IPO After Delay
  
  AI chip maker Cerebras Systems is preparing to file for a U.S. initial public offering as soon as next week, targeting a second-quarter 2026 listing, people familiar with the matter said.
• Nike Edges Past Expectations on Resilient Demand
  
  Nike Thursday edged ?past market expectations for quarterly revenue, helped by resilient demand for its running shoes amid a big marketing push to fend off stiff competition from upstart brands in North America.
• The DPI Link to Margin Debt
  
  A recent article by Simon White, via Bloomberg, discussed the rising cost of margin debt for investors. While his analysis below compares the cost of debt to GDP, we will also consider a more critical comparison to disposable personal income (DPI).
• Micron Surges 13% on Upbeat Profit Forecast
  
  Micron Technology's shares rose 13% in early trading Thursday after the U.S. chipmaker delivered an outsized quarterly profit forecast, underscoring its leadership in the high-bandwidth memory chips market as prices surge.Micron (MU) is one of only three major suppliers of...
• Trial Shows Lilly Oral Pill Maintains Weight Loss
  
  Eli Lilly's oral pill, orforglipron, helped maintain weight loss in patients switching from injectable versions of GLP-1 drugs, the company said on Thursday, in a boost to deliver a more convenient obesity treatment option. An oral weight-loss pill would help Lilly further...
• Silver Tops $66 for First Time, Gold up 1%
  
  Silver prices surpassed $66 an ounce to a record high Wednesday, while gold firmed as hopes of rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve renewed after signs of a weak labor market, and as escalating U.S.-Venezuela tensions boosted safe-haven demand.
• From OpenAI to Google, $1 Trillion Floods Into AI
  
  Amazon is in talks to invest in OpenAI in a potential deal that could value the ChatGPT-parent at over $500 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.
• Oil Jumps 2% as Trump's Venezuela Blockade Stokes Uncertainty
  
  Oil prices rallied by nearly 2% Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, raising global political tensions at a time of concerns over demand.
• Is An Annuity Right for Me?
  
  Four key considerations
• Does AI Capex Spending Lead to Positive Outcomes?
  
  As someone who views corporate finance through a pragmatic lens, I've been closely watching the current surge in capital expenditures (capex) tied to artificial intelligence (AI).
• Trump Reining in Proxy Advisers May Empower CEOs
  
  A new White House order aiming to rein in proxy advisory firms marks a major step in a broader Republican effort to weaken the role of investors and put more power in the hands of CEOs, corporate governance analysts and attorneys said.
• AI to Cement Its Role in 2026 Investment Strategies
  
  Artificial intelligence is expected to remain the centerpiece of investment strategies, global brokerages outlined in their outlook for 2026, with the benchmark S&P 500 index on pace to post another year of gains.
• Nasdaq Seeks to Extend Trading Hours to 24/7
  
  Nasdaq, one of the world's largest exchanges that is home to tech companies Nvidia, Apple and Amazon, is planning to submit paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Monday to roll out round-the-clock trading of stocks, as it looks to capitalize on a global...
• Tesla Shares Jump as Musk Confirms Driverless Robotaxi Testing
  
  Tesla shares hit their highest in nearly a year Monday after CEO Elon Musk said the electric-vehicle maker was testing its robotaxis without safety monitors in the front passenger seat.
• Citi Sets 2026 S&P 500 Target at 7,700
  
  Citigroup has set a year-end target of 7,700 for the S&P 500 index for 2026, pointing to robust corporate earnings and sustained tailwinds from artificial intelligence investments.
• Gold Gains 1% on Safe-Haven Demand, Softer Dollar
  
  Gold climbed 1% Monday to hover near a seven-week high, supported by a weaker dollar, expectations of interest rate cuts and safe-haven buying due to geopolitical tensions, while silver gained but held below Friday's record high.
• Meta Partners With News Outlets for AI Content
  
  Meta announced Friday it will integrate content from major news organizations into its artificial intelligence assistant to provide Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users with real-time information.
• 3 High-Yield Communications Stocks for Safe Dividends
  
  Companies within the communications services sector are often a favorite of income investors, as many telecom stocks boast high dividend yields. Even better, many of these high yields are quite safe as they are well covered by cash flow.
• Netflix Is the Highest Bidder for Warner Bros
  
  Netflix has put in the highest bid among suitors for Warner Bros Discovery, a source told Reuters Thursday, upping the ante in a deal that could reshape the media industry.
• 3 High-Yield Monthly Dividend Stocks
  
  Most stocks that pay dividends, do so on a quarterly basis. Some companies pay dividends on a semi-annual or annual schedule. But for investors looking for more frequent payouts, monthly dividend stocks may be appealing.
• Prediction Markets Just Minted a New Billionaire
  
  Luana Lopes Lara isn't a pop star. She didn't launch a fashion brand. And she didn't build a viral app.Instead, she built a financial market for betting on the future.
• Smart 529 Moves for Families With Several Children
  
  New Tax Law Makes 529 Plans Better, Broader, and More Flexible Than Ever
• Markets Approve as Trump Hints as Hassett for Fed Chair
  
  When US President Donald Trump publicly refers to someone as a "potential Fed chair," markets pay attention. They did so again this week when Trump, speaking at the White House, appeared to signal that Kevin Hassett has emerged as his preferred choice to lead the Federal...

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