• Risk Grows as Crypto, Private Credit Go Mainstream
  
  U.S. investors may soon have access to a greater array of products tied to asset classes like private credit and crypto as the Trump administration and SEC push to open markets a change that some investment advisors say puts too much onus on individuals to protect...
• S&P 500 Eyes 7,000 in Push for Strong 2025 Finish
  
  Investors are looking for the U.S. stock market to end 2025 on a high note next week with equities at record peaks and nearing further bullish milestones to close out another strong year.
• Target Sales Under Pressure From Activist Investor
  
  Target is facing pressure from hedge fund Toms Capital Investment Management which has made a significant investment in the retailer The Financial Times reported Friday citing people familiar with the matter.
• Gold Breaks Through $4,500 Threshold, Silver Tops $75
  
  Silver smashed through the 75 mark for the first time Friday with gold and platinum also rising to all-time highs as bets on U.S. rate cuts and geopolitical jitters fueled investor demand.
• China Sanctions 20 US Defense Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales
  
  Chinas foreign ministry announced sanctions Friday targeting 10 individuals and 20 U.S. defense firms including Boeings St. Louis branch over arms sales to Taiwan.
• Soaring Price of Gold Signals Economic Crisis
  
  As dollar weakens Americans face rising borrowing costs more volatile prices and less purchasing power.
• Gold, Silver and Platinum Sparkle at All-Time Peaks
  
  Silver extended its record rally Tuesday breaching the key 70 an ounce mark while gold and platinum also touched historic highs.
• US Stocks Surge in 2025, Shaking Off Tariff Turmoil
  
  It was a scary good year for investors.It was scary because the U.S. stock market plunged to several historic drops on worries about everything from President Donald Trumps tariffs to interest rates to a possible bubble in artificial-intelligence technology.
• FDA Clears First Weight-Loss Pill for Obesity
  
  The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first oral medication to treat obesity clearing a once-daily pill after clinical trials showed significant weight loss and cardiovascular benefit drugmaker Novo Nordisk said.
• Gold Jumps 2% to All-Time $4,440 Peak
  
  Gold jumped more than 2% to a record high on Monday powered by safe-haven flows as U.S.-Venezuela tensions flared while silver also touched an all-time peak.Spot gold was up 2.3% at 4436.29 per ounce by 1123 a.m. ET 1623 GMT after hitting an all-time high of...
• 2026 Market Outlook Based on Valuations
  
  Its that time of year when Wall Street polishes up its crystal balls and begins predicting returns for 2026. Since Wall Street never predicts a down year which would be unwise for fee-based product revenues these forecasts are often inaccurate and sometimes significantly...
• Stock Market Rally Powers AI and Strong Economy
  
  The stock market gains are fueling wealthy consumers investments in artificial intelligence and continued economic growth.
• All I Want for Christmas Is Accurate Economic Data
  
  The last full trading week of 2025 was a rocky one but it looks to end on a positive note - just like the year itself - as central bankers deal makers and some head-scratching U.S. inflation data keep everyone from putting on their out-of-office messages just yet.Wall...
• 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 Technologys 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 Lillys 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 Ive been closely watching the current surge in capital expenditures capex tied to artificial intelligence AI.

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