Policymakers opted to maintain the base rate unchanged at 3.5%, in line with market expectations and forward guidance. Lower energy prices will likely bring next year’s headline inflation below the target..
As of December 18, 2025, the global healthcare supply chain is witnessing a definitive shift in power. After three years of grueling oversupply and structural losses, Top Glove Corporation Bhd (KLSE: TOPGLOV) has emerged from the doldrums of the post-pandemic "glove glut." Once the poster child for the 2020 retail investing boom and the subsequent [...]
The financial markets are witnessing a historic "Great Rotation" this December, as the era of defensive posturing and mega-cap concentration appears to be giving way to a broad-based growth rally. Following the Federal Reserve’s third consecutive interest rate cut on December 10, 2025, institutional capital has begun a rapid
As of December 18, 2025, the landscape of the global automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift, and at the center of this transformation stands the newly restructured Tata Motors ecosystem. Known formally as Tata Motors Limited (NSE: TATAMOTORS | BSE: 500570), the company has recently completed one of the most significant corporate restructuring exercises [...]
(BPT) - Whether your curls are loose spirals or tight coils, perfecting your textured hair routine is key to keeping them healthy, defined and full of life. However, compared to straight hair, curly hair care often requires more time and patience.
As of December 18, 2025, Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. (NSE: OLAELECTRIC; BSE: 544230) finds itself at a critical crossroads. Once the poster child of India’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution, the company has transitioned from a market-dominating disruptor to a embattled player fighting for its place in an increasingly crowded arena. The stock, which debuted with [...]
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often referred to as Wall Street’s "fear gauge," sits at 17.28 as of December 18, 2025. While this level is a far cry from the panic-induced heights of the previous month, it remains stubbornly above its long-term historical anchor of 15. The current
Safe Pro Group announced a $3 million share buyback program following the successful completion of a high-impact AI security pilot in the Middle East with Ondas Holdings.
As of December 18, 2025, the holiday shopping season has reached its fever pitch, revealing a retail landscape that is more polarized and digitally integrated than ever before. While total holiday spending is projected to cross the historic $1 trillion mark for the first time—growing at a steady 3.
Date: December 18, 2025 Author: Financial Research Desk, PredictStreet Introduction As we close out 2025, the global technology landscape is no longer defined by the transition to the "cloud," but by the frantic and expensive race toward "Agentic AI." At the center of this tectonic shift stands Tata Consultancy Services (NSE: TCS; BSE: 532540), India’s [...]
As of December 18, 2025, the global IT services landscape is undergoing a radical transformation, and few companies have navigated this shift as strategically as HCL Technologies (NSE: HCLTECH; BSE: 532281). Known colloquially as HCLTech, the firm has evolved from a hardware-focused Indian startup into a $14 billion global powerhouse. Recently, the company has captured [...]
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.09%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and turned higher as Eurozone fiscal concerns weighed on EUR/USD. The dollar also found some support today after US weekly jobless claims fell as expected...
As the dust settles on the Federal Open Market Committee’s final meeting of the year, the American banking sector is entering 2026 in a state of cautious transition. On December 10, 2025, the Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive 25-basis-point interest rate cut, lowering the federal funds target range
As of December 18, 2025, Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT; NSE: WIPRO) finds itself at one of the most critical junctures in its 80-year history. Once the undisputed third-largest player in the Indian IT services hierarchy, Wipro has spent the better part of the last five years grappling with leadership churn, cultural friction from high-profile acquisitions, [...]
Two major factors determine your chances of reaching $1 million: your age and how long you plan to invest. Here's what you can expect at retirement age with $10 a day invested.
As of December 18, 2025, the global energy landscape has undergone a seismic shift, with crude oil prices collapsing to multi-year lows. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is currently languishing between $55 and $57 per barrel, while Brent crude has decisively slipped below the $60 mark. This "super glut" is the
Date: December 18, 2025 Introduction As the global technology landscape pivots from the experimental phase of Generative AI toward enterprise-wide deployment, few companies stand at the crossroads of this transformation as prominently as Infosys Limited (NYSE: INFY; NSE: INFY). Once the face of Indian offshore outsourcing, Infosys has successfully rebranded itself as a digital-first, "AI-first" [...]
As the 2025 holiday shopping season reaches its final stretch, a complex picture of the American consumer is emerging. Recent spending reports indicate a record-breaking performance in nominal terms, yet beneath the surface, a "K-shaped" recovery is creating a stark divide in the retail sector. While total holiday spending is
As the sun sets on 2025, the financial markets are grappling with a paradox of historic proportions. After a year in which the S&P 500 surged 16% and the "Magnificent Seven" swelled to represent over one-third of the index’s total value, a sudden mid-December "tech rout" has reignited
Published: December 18, 2025 Introduction As of December 2025, the American media landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and at the center of this storm is the newly reorganized Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA; now transitioning to NASDAQ: PSKY). Following the high-stakes, multi-month pursuit and eventual merger with Skydance Media, the legacy Hollywood titan has emerged [...]
The Indian equity benchmark indices ended Thursday's trading session on a rather tepid note as gains from the IT shares were offset by losses in select auto, metal, and pharma stocks.
As of today, December 18, 2025, the global media landscape is undergoing a tectonic shift that many analysts are calling the "Final Consolidation." At the center of this storm is Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), a company that has evolved from a DVD-by-mail disruptor into a $400+ billion titan of culture. Netflix is currently dominating headlines [...]
As of December 18, 2025, the financial markets are grappling with a paradox that few analysts predicted a year ago: cooling inflation is no longer a guarantee of rock-bottom interest rates. While the Federal Reserve has successfully navigated the U.S. economy toward a "soft landing," the bond market has
Something interesting is happening in the usually quiet world of U.S. Treasury markets. Traditional asset managers who spent years dismissing cryptocurrency are now building products that live entirely on blockchains. The twist? They’re tokenizing the safest asset class in existence: government debt.
Date: December 18, 2025 Author: Senior Market Analyst, PredictStreet Introduction On the morning of December 18, 2025, the global media landscape stands on the precipice of its most significant consolidation since the turn of the century. Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is no longer just a content powerhouse; it has become the ultimate "prize" in [...]
The release of the November Consumer Price Index (CPI) on December 18, 2025, has sent a powerful shockwave through global financial markets, offering a rare moment of clarity after a record-breaking 43-day federal government shutdown. With headline inflation cooling to 2.7%—well below the 3.1% market forecast—international
As the global leader in athletic footwear and apparel, Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) stands at a pivotal crossroads in its storied history. Once the undisputed king of the "athleisure" era, the company spent much of 2024 and 2025 grappling with a loss of innovation, a botched pivot toward direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales, and a rapidly changing [...]
As of today, December 18, 2025, ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) stands at a historic crossroads. Known for over a decade as the "plumbing" of the modern enterprise, the Santa Clara-based giant has officially shed its reputation as a mere help-desk tool. Today, it is increasingly viewed as the "AI Operating System" for the world’s largest corporations. [...]
The financial markets breathed a collective sigh of relief on December 18, 2025, as a long-awaited inflation report finally provided clarity to an investment community that had been trading in the dark for weeks. The release of the November Consumer Price Index (CPI) data—delayed by a historic 43-day government
Date: December 18, 2025 Introduction In the history of fintech, few companies have experienced a redemption arc as dramatic as Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD). Once the poster child for the "meme stock" chaos of 2021, Robinhood has spent the last four years methodically shedding its image as a risky "gamified" trading app to become [...]
FDX will report Q2 earnings on Dec. 18. Analysts expect $4.10 EPS and $22.79B revenue. Investors can earn $500/month with 1034 shares or $100/month with 207 shares.
On December 18, 2025, CarMax Inc. (NYSE: KMX) released a third-quarter earnings report that, on the surface, appeared to be a victory for the nation’s largest used-car retailer. Beating analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines, the company reported adjusted earnings of $0.51 per share against
