Asia-Pacific markets mostly climb after AI trade lifts Wall Street overnight

Investors in Asia will watch out for AI-related plays in the region, as well as inflation reading out of Singapore.
FDA approves first GLP-1 pill for obesity from Novo Nordisk

The approval gives Novo Nordisk a head start over chief rival Eli Lilly, which is racing to launch its own obesity pill.
Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 notches three-day win streak: Live updates

The broad market index posted a third winning session on Monday, lifted by gains in Nvidia. Ten out of 11 sectors saw gains in the session.
How U.S. oil tanker seizures targeting Venezuela are linked to rising geopolitical tensions with China

U.S. seizures of vessels carrying Venezuelan oil may become a bigger strategic pressure point in the geopolitical battle with China, a major buyer of the crude.
Tuesday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

The three major averages posted a winning session on Monday, kicking off the holiday-shortened week on a positive note.
Cloudy future for bourbon has Jim Beam closing Kentucky distillery for a year

Citing Trump tariffs and slumping demand, bourbon maker Jim Beam is halting production at one distillery in Clermont, Kentucky.
How to prepare your portfolio for shocks and growth opportunities in 2026, according to UBS

Celebrate your 2025 winnings and then gear your portfolio for the new year.
Crypto laments loss of key ally on Capitol Hill after Lummis announces retirement

Sen. Cynthia Lummis’ retirement tees up a Republican primary in Wyoming, where the victor will be heavily favored in November.
NYSE insider Jay Woods on the ‘Magnificent Seven’ stock that’s breaking out into year-end

Jay Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, will continue to keep an eye on Tesla.
Epstein Files: Schumer to force Senate vote on suing DOJ over partial release

President Donald Trump signed a law compelling the full release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. But the DOJ has released just a fraction.