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EU Commits Over $105 Billion in Fresh Funding to Support Ukraine Through 2027

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Corporate & Industry Trends

Sheryl Sandberg Warns Corporate Culture Is Rapidly Deteriorating Across Big Business

Corporate & Industry Trends

Prosecutors Say Former South Korean President Sought North Korea Tensions to Defend Martial Law

Economy

Thailand Rejects Ceasefire Claims and Presses On With Military Action Against Cambodia

Personal Finance

Michael and Susan Dell Commit Record $6.25 Billion to Jumpstart Investment Accounts for 25 Million American Children

Historic philanthropic pledge aims to expand access to long-term savings and early wealth building through newly launched Trump accounts

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

What the UK Autumn Budget Could Mean for Your Money

A Closer Look at Possible Tax Changes and Economic Pressures

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Senator Bill Cassidy Pushes New Plan to Replace ACA Premium Credits with Pre-Paid Health Savings Accounts

With Obamacare subsidies set to expire, lawmakers weigh a controversial proposal that would shift financial support directly to individuals through upfront HSAs.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Economy

Orbán Rejects EU Plan to Tap Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid

Hungary’s prime minister says legal and political resistance has stalled proposals to unlock hundreds of billions of euros for Kyiv

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Bank of England Delivers Fourth Rate Cut of 2025 as Inflation Cools

Benchmark rate lowered to 3.75% after tight committee vote, offering relief to borrowers while sparking debate over the pace of easing in 2026

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Japan Inflation Cools Slightly but Stays Above Target for Nearly Four Years

November price data reinforces expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike despite fragile economic growth

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Investing

Jimmy Lai Convicted Under Hong Kong Security Law as Political Space Narrows Further

Court ruling against the media tycoon underscores Beijing’s tightening grip and raises fresh questions over judicial independence and investor confidence in Asia’s financial hub

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Silver Surges to Record Highs in 2025 as Supply Tightens and Global Demand Accelerates

The metal known for its volatility has outperformed gold this year, driven by shrinking supply, soaring industrial use, and an extraordinary wave of consumer buying.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Foreign Investors Eye China’s AI Startups as Valuations Remain Affordable

Despite U.S. AI boom and bubble concerns, China’s leaner AI firms attract global capital with lower costs and faster growth potential

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

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FTSE 100 Leads European Gains as UK Inflation Eases and Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

European equities rise on cooling inflation and expectations of monetary easing

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Elliott Takes Activist Position in Lululemon With Billion Dollar Bet and CEO Push

High profile hedge fund builds sizable stake as leadership transition opens the door to strategic change

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Orbán Rejects EU Plan to Tap Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid

Hungary’s prime minister says legal and political resistance has stalled proposals to unlock hundreds of billions of euros for Kyiv

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Bank of England Delivers Fourth Rate Cut of 2025 as Inflation Cools

Benchmark rate lowered to 3.75% after tight committee vote, offering relief to borrowers while sparking debate over the pace of easing in 2026

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Nike Stock Slides After Earnings as China Slump and Tariffs Overshadow Beat

Stronger North America demand fails to offset sharp China slowdown and rising trade costs, raising pressure on turnaround strategy

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Western Fast Food Brands Offload China Stakes as Local Private Equity Steps In

Chinese buyout firms reshape global restaurant names with faster expansion, local sourcing, and aggressive operational overhauls

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Japan Inflation Cools Slightly but Stays Above Target for Nearly Four Years

November price data reinforces expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike despite fragile economic growth

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

EU Locks In €90 Billion Ukraine Aid Plan for 2026–2027 After Months of Debate

Bloc agrees on joint borrowing to sustain Kyiv’s finances while shelving plans to use frozen Russian assets

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Brown and MIT Shooting Suspect Found Dead in New Hampshire, Ending Multi State Manhunt

Authorities confirm Claudio Manuel Neves Valente died by suicide as investigators piece together motive behind campus attack and professor’s killing

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Bank of Japan Pushes Interest Rates to Three Decade High as Bond Yields Break 2% Barrier

Historic policy shift accelerates monetary normalization, lifts government borrowing costs, and reshapes outlook for the yen, inflation, and growth

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

EU Commits Over $105 Billion in Fresh Funding to Support Ukraine Through 2027

Bloc agrees on joint borrowing plan after months of debate, reinforcing long term financial backing while avoiding use of frozen Russian assets

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Fermat — The Startup Simplifying Cryptocurrency Trading

How a Spanish fintech startup is making crypto trading accessible, secure, and fast

Contributor:

Junia Wells

OpenAI Explores $10 Billion Plus Investment from Amazon with AI Chip Collaboration

The potential deal would strengthen Amazon’s role in generative AI and give OpenAI access to AWS hardware for large-scale model training

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Warner Bros. Discovery Backs Netflix Tie-Up, Urges Shareholders to Reject Paramount’s Hostile Bid

Board calls Netflix proposal more certain and financially stronger as Paramount pushes a $30-per-share cash offer directly to investors

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

European Defense Stocks Surge as Germany Moves Toward Historic Military Spending Approval

Investors pile into aerospace and defense shares ahead of an expected green light for more than €50 billion in long-awaited procurement contracts

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Sheryl Sandberg Warns Corporate Culture Is Rapidly Deteriorating Across Big Business

The former Meta COO says rising misogyny, weakening diversity commitments, and uneven access to AI skills threaten both workplace equity and long-term performance

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Western Fast-Food Brands Hand Control to Chinese Private Equity as Local Deals Accelerate

From Starbucks to Burger King, global chains are selling major stakes to domestic investors better positioned to navigate China’s shifting consumer market

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Why Sam’s Club Is Thriving in China Despite Slowing Consumer Demand

Membership warehouse stores gain traction as value-seeking yet quality-conscious shoppers rethink how and where they spend

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

U.S. Accepts Responsibility in Deadly Military Helicopter and Passenger Jet Collision

Government acknowledges failures by Army pilots and air traffic control in January crash near Washington that killed 67 people

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

China’s AI Chip Push Gains Momentum as New IPOs Narrow the Gap With Nvidia

Explosive debuts by MetaX and Moore Threads highlight investor confidence in homegrown GPUs amid export controls and rising tech nationalism

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Japanese Tech Shares Slide as AI Spending Jitters Hit SoftBank and Chipmakers

SoftBank sinks more than 7% at session lows as Wall Street’s AI pullback ripples across Asian markets

Contributor:

Junia Wells

U.S. Greenlights Record Arms Package for Taiwan as Security Pressures Intensify

$11.15 billion defense deal boosts Taipei’s military readiness while sharpening geopolitical tensions with Beijing and regional allies

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Edinburgh Worldwide Pushes Back Against Saba Capital Board Shake-Up

Baillie Gifford–run trust tells investors to reject activist proposals as tensions escalate over performance, valuation discounts, and governance

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Blueground — The Startup Revolutionizing Long-Term Rentals

How a Greek proptech company is making furnished apartments flexible, accessible, and hassle-free

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Robotaxi Race Heats Up in 2025 as Waymo Expands Globally and Tesla, Zoox Hit the Streets

Autonomous vehicles move from concept to reality as major players launch services and test fleets across the U.S., China, and beyond

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Kushner-Backed Affinity Partners Pulls Out of Paramount Skydance Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Shift in deal dynamics prompts Jared Kushner’s firm to step away as media consolidation battle intensifies

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

China’s Youth Turn Back to the State as Government Jobs Attract Record Interest

Economic uncertainty, private-sector layoffs and fading faith in advanced degrees are pushing millions toward civil service careers

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

California Judge Finds Tesla Misled Consumers on Autopilot Claims

Regulators give the EV maker 60 days to correct marketing language or face a temporary sales suspension

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Japan’s Export Growth Hits Nine Month High as Overseas Demand Outperforms Forecasts

Strong shipments to Europe and the U.S. offset China weakness, offering a rare bright spot for the Japanese economy

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Trump Labels Venezuela a Terrorist State and Orders Naval Blockade on Sanctioned Oil Shipments

Move sharply escalates pressure on Maduro government but analysts say global oil markets are likely to absorb the shock

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Waymo Seeks Fresh Capital at Valuation Up to $110 Billion as Robotaxi Expansion Accelerates

Alphabet-backed autonomous driving leader explores a funding round exceeding $15 billion to scale fleets and enter more than a dozen new cities

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

HashKey Posts Modest First Day Gain in Hong Kong IPO Amid Volatile Crypto Markets

Licensed exchange raises $206 million as investors take a cautious stance despite Hong Kong’s push to become a digital asset hub

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

MetaX Delivers One of Shanghai’s Hottest IPOs as AI Chip Shares Surge Nearly 700%

Blockbuster debut underscores investor hunger for homegrown AI semiconductors amid China’s push for tech self-reliance

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Robinhood Expands Prediction Markets With NFL Parlays and Real Time Player Props

New features push the trading app deeper into sports and event based markets as prediction markets revenue accelerates toward a $300 million run rate

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

OpenAI Explores Landmark Partnership With Amazon in Potential $10B Plus Investment

Talks signal a major shift in the AI funding landscape as OpenAI broadens its capital base and deepens access to custom cloud and chip infrastructure

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Sana Benefits — The Startup Redefining Employee Health Benefits

How a U.S.-based fintech-health startup is making benefits simpler, smarter, and more affordable

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ Set to Join Billion-Dollar Box Office Club, Only Second Hollywood Film of 2025

Strong international performance, especially in China, and a domestic shift toward family-friendly films propel Disney’s animated sequel to global blockbuster status

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Frontier Airlines Appoints President James Dempsey as New CEO Amid Financial Struggles

Barry Biffle steps aside after nearly a decade leading the budget carrier as Frontier faces losses and strategic challenges in the post-pandemic aviation market