High cost of goods is causing consumers to spend less for the holidays, CNBC survey finds

The latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey found the “high cost of goods” has emerged as a major factor affecting how much shoppers spend and where they spend.
This casino stock is beating the market in 2025. Why Goldman thinks the new year will bring more gains

The bank upgraded the casino operator to buy from neutral.
Jefferies sees more outperformance ahead for this cruise stock after year-to-date rally

The bank upgraded the cruise stock to buy from hold.
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: iRobot, Las Vegas Sands, Tilray & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, pursues manufacturer buyout

iRobot, the maker of the Roomba vacuum cleaner, filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, saying that it would go private after being bought by Picea Robotics.
JPMorgan’s top internet stock picks for next year

JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth believes that the AI theme will continue to “drive continued outperformance in Quality Growth, Momentum, & Mag 7 stocks.”
Ukraine gives up joining NATO in bid to shift the dial in Russia peace talks

Russia’s opposition made NATO membership unlikely for Ukraine, but it’s a major policy shift to publicly abandon the goal.
To justify martial law, former South Korean President Yoon tried to provoke North Korea, prosecutors say

Yoon and his military commanders tried to lure North Korea into mounting an armed aggression against the South, thereby creating grounds for martial law imposition.
L.A. police investigate 2 deaths at home of actor-director Rob Reiner as apparent homicide

Two people were found dead at the Los Angeles home of actor-director-producer Rob Reiner.
Hong Kong court finds pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai guilty of collusion with foreign forces

The 78-year-old was charged under Hong Kong’s controversial national security law, enacted by Beijing in 2020.