Day: December 22, 2025
Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 notches three-day win streak: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Stock futures traded near the flatline Monday night after a strong start to a shortened trading week. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 5 […]
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FDA approves first GLP-1 pill for obesity from Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk
The logo of pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is displayed in front of its offices in Bagsvaerd, on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Denmark, Nov. 24, 2025. Tom Little | Reuters The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first-ever GLP-1 pill for obesity from Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk, a landmark decision that health experts […]
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Inside the rise of Gen Z’s nostalgia-fueled plush-toy craze as they delay adulthood
A guest poses for a photograph during the Jellycat Road Trip to Joy at Nordstrom Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Jeff Schear / Stringer/ Getty Images Christmas is just around the corner and if you’re a stuck on what to gift your Gen Z family members, a cuddly plush toy might be the answer this […]
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‘No doubt’ U.S. economy is slowing, Invesco says, tipping Europe to outperform
The U.S. economy is clearly losing momentum — but that does not necessarily spell an imminent recession, according to Ben Gutteridge, market insights strategist at Invesco. “I’ve no doubt the U.S. economy is slowing,” Gutteridge told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” on Monday. With job creation beginning to cool, he acknowledged that some investors see the […]
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Greenland PM rebukes Trump special envoy overture
Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on Monday rebuked President Donald Trump’s appointment of a special envoy to Greenland, the U.S. president’s latest move in his long-running effort to acquire the autonomous island territory of Denmark. “Greenland belongs to the Greenlandic people, and territorial integrity must be respected,” Nielsen said in a statement. “We are happy […]
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Denmark to summon U.S. ambassador as Trump’s Greenland special envoy appointment stirs tensions
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said Monday he will summon the U.S. ambassador to Denmark for a conversation about President Donald Trump’s appointment of a special envoy to Greenland. “I’m deeply upset about the appointment and the statement, which I find completely unacceptable,” Løkke Rasmussen told Danish media TV2 in an interview Monday morning. […]
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Powerball’s $1.6 billion jackpot is its fourth largest ever—here’s the after-tax payout in every U.S. state
After 45 drawings with no jackpot winner, the Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night’s drawing at 10:59 p.m. ET. The jackpot ranks as the fourth largest in Powerball history and the fifth largest among U.S. lottery jackpots, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which runs the lottery. To win the […]
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NYSE insider Jay Woods on the ‘Magnificent Seven’ stock that’s breaking out into year-end
Jay Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, said Monday he’s keeping an eye on electric vehicle maker Tesla , which is poised to close out the year with big gains. “Tesla is quietly broken out of not just a one-year base, but a five-year base,” Woods said. “Technically, this stock is on the […]
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Crypto laments loss of key ally on Capitol Hill after Lummis announces retirement
Senator Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., listens during a panel titled ”Make the Greatest Economy in the World Work for All Americans” at the America First Policy Institute America First Agenda Summit in Washington, July 26, 2022. Sarah Silbiger | Reuters The cryptocurrency industry is mourning the loss of its fiercest advocate on Capitol Hill after Sen. […]
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Space stocks rocket higher as sector optimism gains steam into 2026
Space stocks have rallied in recent weeks following news that Musk’s SpaceX is planning to go public next year and widespread government interest. Source
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