U.S. sanctions Iranian, Venezuelan groups tied to weapons trade

The sanctions come a day after President Donald Trump threatened Iran over attempts to rearm, and amid a monthlong pressure campaign against Venezuela.
Fed minutes show officials were in tight split over December rate cut

The Federal Reserve on Tuesday released minutes from its December meeting.
The four pillars for a 2026 rally, according to one trader

These factors can make or break the bull market next year.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Molina Healthcare, Intel, AXT, OceanFirst Financial & more

Check out some of the stocks posting the biggest moves in midday trading.
Trump administration must fund U.S. consumer finance watchdog, judge says

President Donald Trump and others have accused the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of politicized enforcement and called it a burden on free enterprise.
These restaurant chains closed locations in 2025

Chains like Starbucks, Wendy’s and Denny’s announced plans to close underperforming restaurants in 2025.
Best and worst asset classes of 2025. Gold wins the year

Gold is this year’s winner while oil and crypto have faced headwinds.
Home prices are getting slightly more affordable, but down payments are still holding buyers back

Housing is getting more affordable thanks to lower prices and lower mortgage rates, but it still takes more time to save for a down payment than pre-pandemic.
The risk-reward balance in Broadcom is too good to ignore. How to trade the chipmaker with options

Nishant Pant breaks down this bull call spread on AVGO.
Here are Dan Ives’ top AI picks heading into the new year

“It’s about the derivative of the AI revolution,” said Ives.