U.S. Stocks Rise on Rate Cut Expectations and Tech Gains
U.S. stocks rose on rate cut hopes, with S&P 500 up 0.4%. Tech gains led by Alphabet, Meta, and Salesforce boosted markets.
Gold Retreats to $4,208 After Hitting Six-Week Highs
Gold fell to $4,208 after peaking at $4,250 due to profit-taking, despite positive economic data suggesting potential Fed rate cuts.
Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Stalled Peace Talks in Ukraine and Supply Surplus
Oil prices stabilized Dec 5, 2025, as stalled Ukraine talks, Fed rate cut hopes, and OPEC+ support offset supply surplus and Saudi price cuts.
Chinese-linked hackers use backdoor for potential espionage and sabotage
Chinese-linked hackers use 'Brickstorm' malware for espionage, targeting sensitive networks and stealing credentials, raising security concerns.
Silver Price Surges Above $58 per Ounce Again
The price of silver has risen above $58 per ounce due to expectations of interest rate cuts and positive economic data.
Apple and Google Issue Warnings on State-Sponsored Cyber R
Apple and Google warned users of state-backed cyber threats, notifying over 150 countries about potential spyware attacks.
European Stocks End Second Week of Gains
European stocks posted a second week of gains, led by autos, as markets eyed rate cuts and Ukraine ceasefire hopes.
British Stocks Closed Lower on Friday
British stocks closed lower, with the FTSE 100 index declining by 0.5% due to losses in oil and gas companies.
Canadian Dollar Rises to 10-Week High with Strong Job Data
The Canadian dollar rose 0.4% to 1.3845 USD following robust job data, reducing the likelihood of a rate cut in December.
Netflix Agrees to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery Studios and Streaming Division for $72 Billion
Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $72 billion to enhance production and original content, amid expected competitive scrutiny.
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