2025 draws to a close next week as investors brace for a new year

The S&P 500 is on the cusp of all-time highs with just two trading sessions left in the year.
Nvidia-Groq deal is structured to keep ‘fiction of competition alive’

Groq’s description of its Nvidia deal as a “non-exclusive licensing agreement” mimics other recent big AI transactions orchestrated by U.S. tech giants.
Time to sell silver and buy gold, says Carter Worth

Carter Worth breaks down the technicals between silver and gold.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Freeport-McMoran, Coupang, Target & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves midday.
Over 300,000 student loan borrowers were denied a new repayment plan, court filing shows — here’s why

Trump officials rejected 327,955 income-driven repayment plan requests from student loan borrowers, according to a recent court filing. Here’s what to know.
China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets

Elon Musk’s SpaceX holds a near monopoly on the technology. Its Falcon 9 is the only reusable rocket model regularly launched and used to put satellites into orbit.
Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects

The Trump administration halted the construction of Dominion Energy’s project, along with four others, over national security concerns.
There are two risks the market isn’t pricing in heading into the new year, according to Apollo’s Torsten Slok

Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok said that the Supreme Court potentially striking down President Trump’s tariffs could be a big headline risk for markets.
Johnson & Johnson halts mid-stage trial of experimental eczema drug

Johnson & Johnson said it discontinued a mid-stage study of its experimental drug to treat atopic dermatitis, after it failed to meet efficacy goals.
Zelenskyy says he will meet with Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told journalists that the two leaders will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine during Sunday’s talks.