Will the Fed cut interest rates next week? This tool may help you find the answer
23 minutes ago
If you’re curious about the direction of bank savings rates, it comes down to what the Federal Reserve decides next. Their benchmark rate influences how much savings, money market, and certificate accounts at banks and credit unions pay out.
Just under two weeks ago, many thought the Fed would maintain the current rate during its last meeting this year, especially after rate cuts of a quarter-point in September and October. That, however, has shifted, with a growing number of traders now anticipating another rate cut during the December 9-10 meeting.
The Fed’s forecast has been a bit all over the place lately. A government shutdown has held back essential economic data, and the Fed has tempered its expectations for inflation and growth. Adding to the mix are some mixed signals from the job market alongside rising inflation.
The latest turn came on November 21 when notable comments from Fed officials about the possibility of a rate cut in December shifted sentiment quickly, raising the odds for that quarter-point cut at the upcoming meeting.
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Cyber Monday trends: Shoppers choose fewer items and spend more this holiday season
29 minutes ago
The final call for holiday shopping is drawing near.
Adobe forecasts that Cyber Monday shopping will likely peak between 8 and 10 p.m. today, as shoppers hurriedly make their choices before the sales wrap up, collectively spending about $16 million each minute. By day’s end, online purchases are estimated to hit $14.2 billion, marking a 6% increase from last year.
Retail spending over the weekend surpassed expectations from Adobe, and analysts generally agree that consumer spending remains strong. Many people started their holiday shopping earlier this year, hoping to snag deals prior to Black Friday, according to Adobe’s principal analyst, Vivek Pandya.
“Consumers are now anticipating similar sales early in Cyber Week, and many are not holding back from buying,” Pandya stated. “Cyber Monday has essentially turned into the last opportunity for significant discounts this holiday season.”
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Top stock-moving companies today: Coinbase, Robinhood, Moderna, Synopsys, and more
1 hour 9 minutes ago
U.S. stock indexes took a hit on Monday afternoon, particularly in tech and cryptocurrency sectors. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq dipped around 0.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.4%.
Coinbase Global (COIN) faced significant losses, dropping roughly 6% as Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies declined. Robinhood Markets (HOOD) shares were down nearly 5% as well.
Moderna (MRNA) stock fell 6% after the FDA signaled it may tighten vaccine approval protocols.
In the meantime, shares of SanDisk (SNDK) plummeted close to 7%, reversing last week’s gains.
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Bitcoin price falls as cryptocurrencies come under pressure again. Strategic stocks plummet
2 hours 4 minutes ago
Cryptocurrencies faced a downturn this morning as market risk appetite waned.
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) was recently trading at $84,200, a drop from around $91,000 over the weekend. Other cryptocurrencies like Ether and Solana also recorded significant declines.
Coinbase (COIN) and Robinhood (HOOD) saw their stocks drop over 6%, making them the biggest losers on the S&P 500 today. Meanwhile, shares of MicroStrategy (MSTR), a leading corporate Bitcoin holder, saw an 11% decline, and Bitcoin mining company Mara Holdings (MARA) dropped by 8%.
Bitcoin’s pricing has been erratic, peaking near $110,000 at November’s start before plummeting to $82,000 weeks later. Such volatility has constantly impacted assets deemed risky.
Barrick Mining Float spins off North American gold assets
2 hours 17 minutes ago
Barrick Mining (B) may be looking to separate its North American gold assets, and investors seem to be receptive to the idea.
Shares of Barrick, listed on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange, rose nearly 3% in the U.S. despite a downturn in the overall market, following the board’s authorization for management to consider an IPO for the subsidiary overseeing these premium North American assets.
The Toronto-based company stated that if the IPO proceeds, the new entity would include interests in both the Nevada gold mine and Pueblo Viejo, alongside the entirely owned Four Mile gold discovery in Nevada.
Mark Hill, Barrick’s COO and interim president, noted: “While we explore this IPO to provide shareholders with additional options for our pure gold venture, our commitment to operate safely and meet our growth goals remains unchanged.”
Barrick is set to release updates on its progress during its full-year financial results scheduled for February 2026.
Barrick stock has nearly tripled this year.
Disney stock rises after ‘Zootopia 2’ strong box office revenue
3 hours 12 minutes ago
“Zootopia 2” had a phenomenal box office debut over the weekend, bolstering The Walt Disney Company’s (DIS) stock performance, though it did not have a similar effect on theater operators’ stocks.
In the first hour of trading on Monday, Disney was one of the top performers on the Dow Jones, gaining 1% even while the major index was down.
Disney’s animated sequel grossed an estimated $556 million globally, with around $156 million coming from domestic sales, according to the company’s announcement on Sunday.
However, the stocks of AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) and IMAX (IMAX) dropped 3.5% and 1.5%, respectively, despite both companies highlighting their recent successes in press releases.
AMC stated that “Zootopia 2” achieved the highest attendance for a Monday-Sunday period of 2025 both domestically and internationally, while IMAX mentioned breaking Thanksgiving box office records with $40.8 million in five days, alongside Universal’s “Wicked: For Good,” which earned about $93 million over the holiday.
Synopsys stock soars on $2 billion NVIDIA investment, expanded partnership
5 hours 5 minutes ago
Nvidia (NVDA) and Synopsys (SNPS) are expanding their collaborative efforts, which has excited Synopsys shareholders, particularly following Nvidia’s $2 billion investment.
Synopsys shares jumped 7% ahead of the market open after the two companies revealed plans to deepen their partnership to innovate design and engineering processes.
Nvidia invested $2 billion in Synopsys common stock at $414.79 per share. Synopsys closed last Friday at $418.01 and was trading around $447 in pre-market.
“No other company is better positioned than Synopsys and NVIDIA to offer an all-encompassing AI-driven system design solution,” claimed Synopsys CEO Sashin Ghazi. “Together, we will reshape engineering to enable innovators to deliver advancements more efficiently.”
However, shares of Nvidia fell 1.7% before the market opened, alongside other major tech stocks amid a generally risk-averse atmosphere.
With a month left in 2025, Nvidia’s stock has risen approximately 30%, while Synopsys has seen a drop of about 14%.
Year-end money moves to strengthen your finances in 2026
5 hours 34 minutes ago
As the new year approaches, it might be time to start planning for 2026.
This could mean logging into your 401(k) and tweaking your retirement contributions, familiarizing yourself with new federal tax law changes, and reviewing some accounts you haven’t checked in a while.
Here are four tips to help kick off 2026 in a better financial spot.
1. Contribute more to your workplace retirement plan
If you have some extra funds toward the year’s end, think about boosting your workplace retirement plan contributions or maxing out your account.
The deadline for adding to workplace retirement plans like 401(k)s and 403(b)s is December 31, so you still have time and a few paychecks to contribute more. For the year 2025, individuals can contribute up to $23,500.
For an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you can reach the maximum contribution limit for the previous tax year by April 15, 2026.
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Coupang stock plummets after e-commerce company is hacked
5 hours 53 minutes ago
Shares of Coupang (CPNG) saw a nearly 7% decrease in pre-market trading after it was revealed that the personal data of around 33.7 million customers had been compromised.
The breach reportedly started in June and involved a former employee, a Chinese national. Information such as customer names, emails, phone numbers, and addresses were leaked, and the company is cooperating with South Korean authorities in their investigation.
CEO Park Dae-joon expressed deep regret over the incident, stating: “We sincerely apologize for the great inconvenience and worry we have caused.”
Despite the hacking situation, Coupang’s stock had gained over 25% this year before this incident.
Stock futures points fall in early December
7 hours 6 minutes ago
Futures trading related to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 0.5%.
S&P 500 futures fell 0.6%.
Nasdaq 100 futures saw a decline of 0.7%.
