Stock Market Update, Dec. 31: Stocks Rise as Jobless Claims Show Weakness to Conclude 2025

This live blog is updated consistently throughout the day with the latest market fluctuations. So, it’s Wednesday, and here’s the stock market summary for December 31, 2025. You can check out our daily live updates for the latest details. Well, 2025 is wrapping up, and the U.S. market is currently closed. Today, around 67.8% of […]
XRP Price Update (Dec. 26, 2025): XRP Stays Close to $1.84 as U.S. Stocks Approach All-Time Highs; Attention on Ripple Bank-Charter and Spot ETF Developments

New York – XRP Trading Status As of 1:31 PM ET on Friday, December 26, 2025, XRP (Ripple) is trading at around $1.84, marking a drop of roughly 1.6% from the previous range of $1.83 to $1.88 throughout the day. Today’s XRP price movements are occurring within the context of what can be described as […]
Stock Market Update, Dec. 16: Tilray Brands Jumps 27.5% After Trump Hints at Possible Marijuana Reclassification

Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:TLRY), a global player in the medical cannabis sector, saw its shares rise by 27.54% on Tuesday, closing at $13.94. Trading volume peaked at 46.8 million shares, which is about 525% more than the three-month average of 8.9 million shares. This surge aligns with a broader uptick in the cannabis industry following President […]
Social Security payments scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 17: here’s who will receive them

Tomorrow, the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) will distribute benefits to millions across the country as part of its December payment schedule. Who will get a Social Security payment on December 17th? Payments will be issued to specific groups on Wednesday, December 17th, affecting those receiving retirement benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), or survivor […]
Stock Market Update, Dec. 15: Broadcom Drops Due to AI Margin Worries

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO), known for its semiconductor devices and global infrastructure software solutions, closed down 5.6% at $339.86 on Monday. Trading volume hit 55.8 million shares, significantly above the three-month average of 24.7 million shares. On Monday, Broadcom faced renewed scrutiny after its recent earnings report. Investors are particularly concerned about AI-driven revenue growth, margin pressures, […]
NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) After Hours Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Factors Influencing Shares and Key Points to Monitor Before the Next Market Opening

A note on timing: US markets just closed in New York Monday, December 15, 2025 (4 p.m. ET) — which means it’s already December 16, 2025 in Europe and parts of Asia. The after-hours prices listed below reflect trading right after the US market closed. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) closed the regular session up but […]
XRP Price Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Reasons for XRP Falling Close to $2 Despite Ripple’s Trust Bank Approval, ETF Movements, and New DeFi Growth

Current XRP price: As of Friday, December 12, 2025, XRP is trading at around $2.00, showing a decline of about 1.5%. The day has seen an intraday trading range of approximately $1.98–$2.05. This drop is noteworthy, particularly because it coincides with some significant developments in the Ripple ecosystem. U.S. regulators are moving Ripple closer to […]
Social Security payments are scheduled for today – Wednesday, Dec. 10: here’s who will receive a check.

Today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is distributing benefits to millions of people in the U.S. What will be the third payment on their December schedule? Who will receive Social Security payments today, December 10th? Payments are designated for specific groups, including those receiving retirement benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), or survivor benefits. Out […]
Senator Bernie Moreno’s strategy for tackling Obamacare tax credits: The Morning Update for Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025

Current Events Overview This fall’s prolonged 43-day federal government shutdown, marking the longest in U.S. history, hinged on the extension of tax credits associated with the Affordable Care Act. A substantial portion—around 75%—of those surveyed by KFF believe Congress should continue the expiring tax credit, which plays a significant role in lowering individual premiums for […]
Social Security payments are being issued today – Wednesday, Dec. 3: here’s who will receive a payment.

Today marks a significant day for some social security recipients, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) is issuing a second wave of payments according to their December distribution schedule. Who Will Receive a Check from Social Security Today, December 3rd? Long-term Beneficiaries The SSA is sending payments to specific groups receiving long-term social security benefits, […]