Why 2025 ended with the American consumer still standing
On December 1st, famed investor Jim Cramer looked into the camera on CNBC’s Mad Money and made a provocative statement – “maybe the stretched consumer is a false narrative.”At first…
Why analysts think this company could touch $5 trillion valuation in early 2026
Analysts increasingly believe Microsoft could reach a $5 trillion market valuation in early 2026.The analysis is driven by accelerating artificial intelligence monetisation, dominance in enterprise cloud infrastructure, and expanding operating…
Nio stock rallies on strong Q4 outlook, China subsidy extension, Europe deliveries
The market value of Nio shares increased during the first week of the month because investors analyzed positive fourth-quarter projections and Chinese government backing, and European market development.The stock price…
Here’s why the KOSPI Index jumped 75% in 2025
South Korea’s KOSPI Index was one of the best-performing stock market benchmarks globally in 2025 as it jumped by 75.53% and reached its all-time high. It was trading at KRW…
China factory activity expands in December, first increase since March
China’s economy closed the year with a modest improvement in momentum, as official data showed factory activity expanding in December for the first time since March, offering a positive surprise…
Morning brief: UN approves budget cuts, Asian markets to end the year subdued
Asian markets closed out the year on a subdued note amid thin holiday trading, capping a year of strong gains driven by enthusiasm for artificial intelligence stocks and resilient risk…
Here’s why Spain’s IBEX 35 Index jumped 52% in 2025
The IBEX 35 Index had a great performance in 2025 and was one of the best-performing global benchmarks. It jumped to a record high of €17,335, up sharply from the…
India extends steel import tariffs to shield domestic producers
India has decided to extend its safeguard duty on certain steel imports, underlining the government’s continued push to protect local manufacturers from a prolonged wave of cheap overseas supply. The…
Here’s why the FTSE 100 Index jumped by ~22% in 2025
The FTSE 100 Index jumped by nearly 22% this year, confirming a strong bull run that started in March 2020 when it crashed to a low of £4,892.Its surge to…
Elon Musk’s xAI buys third data center to expand its supercomputer clusture
xAI is moving to scale up its artificial intelligence infrastructure in the southern US, buying a data centre footprint anchored in Memphis. The expansion centres on the purchase of a…