Bitcoin rose to $126,000 in 2025, and Ethereum edged to near $5,000, but this was a challenging year for cryptocurrency markets. And many projects in the layer 1 (L1) blockchain ecosystem experienced widespread declines. The widespread sell-off saw several high-profile networks post steep losses, this coming despite some major wins. Key among these are regulatory
Tesla shares’ more than 100% rally since early March has pushed the company’s market cap up to a staggering $1.5 trillion – more than the valuation of every other American car company combined But a former board member – Steve Westley – believes TSLA will be hard-pressed to replicate this outperformance, or will at least
After years of watching fintech startups retreat to private markets and investors turn away from the sector, 2025 delivered an unexpected twist. Circle, Chime, and Klarna, three of the world’s biggest fintech companies, returned to public markets and raised a combined $3.2 billion. The real surprise wasn’t the money. It was what the market demanded
US stocks are inching higher on December 24 after the nation’s GDP growth came in at 4.3% for the third quarter, well above expectations of 3.2% only. The report was delayed due to the extended government shutdown – but the stronger-than-expected data, nonetheless, has reignited debate over the Fed’s next move. For the US
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has defied its earnings slump to become the standout US airline stock in 2025. In the first nine months of this year, the air carrier saw its profit crash an alarming 42%. Still, LUV shares are currently up more than 70% versus their year-to-date low in late April. More importantly, Southwest
The rally in silver prices continued on Tuesday as prices breached the $70-per-ounce mark for the first time ever on robust physical and investment demand. Gold prices also hit a new record high, crossing the $4,500 per ounce mark on Tuesday on a weak dollar and geopolitical uncertainty. Meanwhile, oil prices fell slightly as oversupply
Big market moves are colliding with mixed economic signals as investors head into year-end. US growth is flashing strength, but soft spots are emerging beneath the headline numbers. In Asia, India’s central bank is burning reserves to slow a battered rupee. Corporate shake-ups continue in Europe as Nestlé accelerates its portfolio reset. Meanwhile, gold and
Bitcoin eased in early Asian trading and held around the mid-$87,000 area as market volatility continued to compress. Bitcoin investor and entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano said the absence of a year-end surge may reduce the risk of a major first-quarter selloff. Other analysts see deeper downside potential into 2026, while broader markets are buoyed by a
Global markets are navigating a complex mix of trade policy uncertainty, surging commodity prices, and resilient equity performance as the year draws to a close. Washington signaled a pause — for now — in escalating trade measures against China’s semiconductor sector. At the same time, precious metals rallied to historic highs on geopolitical tensions and
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