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The $7 Trillion 'Options Cliff': Wall Street Braces for Historic Triple Witching Volatility

Topics Artificial Intelligence Stocks

December 19, 2025

Today, December 19, 2025, marks the largest derivatives settlement in the history of the financial markets. An estimated $7.1 trillion in notional value across stock options, index options, and...

Nebius has corrected 45% along with other "neoclouds," but demand for their AI compute doesn't seem to be slowing.

Topics Derivatives Economy Stocks

Why Nebius Rallied Today ↗

December 19, 2025

Shares of aviation and fleet aftermarket services provider VSE Corporation (NASDAQ:VSEC) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after an analyst from Citigroup initiated coverage on the stock with a...

Topics Artificial Intelligence

VSE Corporation (VSEC) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why

December 19, 2025

The $7.1 Trillion ‘Options Cliff’: AI Semiconductors Face Unprecedented Volatility in Record Triple Witching

Topics Artificial Intelligence Earnings Stocks

December 19, 2025

On December 19, 2025, the global financial markets braced for the largest derivatives expiration in history, a staggering $7.1 trillion "Options Cliff" that has sent shockwaves through the technology...

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Topics Artificial Intelligence Derivatives Economy

The Data Fog Lifts: Wall Street Grapples with 'Catch-Up' Reports as Inflation Cools and Jobs Falter

December 19, 2025

As of December 19, 2025, the financial world is finally emerging from a period of unprecedented economic opacity. Following a historic 43-day government shutdown that paralyzed federal agencies from...

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Friday closed down -89 (-1.50%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -43 (-0.99%). Cocoa prices extended this week's losses on Friday, with NY cocoa...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Bonds Economy

Cocoa Prices Undercut Amid the Prospects of Abundant Supplies

December 19, 2025

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -88 (-1.48%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -48 (-1.11%). Cocoa prices extended this week's losses, with NY cocoa falling to a 1.5-week low....

Favorable West African Weather Weighs on Cocoa Prices

December 19, 2025

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.52%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +1.08%. March E-mini S&P...

Stocks Supported by Strength in Cloud Stocks and Chip Makers

December 19, 2025

As the 2025 calendar year draws to a close, the global cocoa market is once again defying expectations of a return to normalcy. While industry analysts had initially predicted a robust supply recovery...

Topics Bonds Derivatives Economy

The Bittersweet Forecast: Why Cocoa’s Shrinking Surplus is Fueling Market Volatility

December 19, 2025

Citigroup is scheduled to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a double-digit earnings rise.

Topics Climate Change Economy

What to Expect From Citigroup's Next Quarterly Earnings Report

December 19, 2025

Banks play a critical role in the financial system, providing everything from commercial loans to wealth management and payment processing services. Furthermore, economic conditions have supported loan...

Topics ETFs

3 Bank Stocks Walking a Fine Line

December 18, 2025

Bitcoin has been deemed digital gold, but there's another reliable cryptocurrency that is literally backed by the precious metal.

Topics Stocks

The 2 Best Cryptocurrencies to Buy With $100 Right Now ↗

December 18, 2025

Shares of casual restaurant chain Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) jumped 4.6% in the afternoon session after Wells Fargo analyst Zachary Fadem raised the price target on the company's stock to $175...

Why Brinker International (EAT) Stock Is Up Today

December 18, 2025

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Thursday closed down -44 (-0.74%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -24 (-0.55%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Thursday, with NY cocoa falling to a...

Topics Artificial Intelligence

Cocoa Prices Settle Lower on Expectations of Adequate Supplies

December 18, 2025

As the curtain closes on 2025, the financial markets have delivered a plot twist that few analysts predicted at the start of the decade. Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C), a bank long dismissed as a "perpetual...

The Great Reversal: Why Citigroup Outpaced the Magnificent Seven in 2025

December 18, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As of December 18, 2025, the U.S. financial landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Following the Federal Reserve’s third consecutive interest rate cut earlier this month, new...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy Initial Public Offering

Fed Signals Pivot to 2026 as Inflation Hits 4-Year Lows

December 18, 2025

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -40 (-0.67%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -26 (-0.60%). Cocoa prices are moving lower today, with NY cocoa sliding to a 1-week low....

Topics Artificial Intelligence Bonds Economy

Cocoa Prices Slide on a Positive Cocoa Crop Outlook in West Africa

December 18, 2025

Shares of clinical research company Fortrea Holdings (NASDAQ:FTRE) jumped 5.7% in the morning session after an analyst at Mizuho raised the company's price target. Analyst Ann Hynes reaffirmed a...

Why Fortrea (FTRE) Stock Is Trading Up Today

December 18, 2025

The Great Pivot: Banking Sector Braces for a 'Neutral' Era as Fed Completes Final 2025 Rate Cut

Topics Initial Public Offering

December 18, 2025

As the dust settles on the Federal Open Market Committee’s final meeting of the year, the American banking sector is entering 2026 in a state of cautious transition. On December 10, 2025, the Federal...

Doha Bank has marked a significant milestone in the evolution of financial instruments with the successful issuance of a USD 150 million Floating Rate Digitally Native Note (DNN). This groundbreaking...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Credit Cards Economy

Doha Bank Pioneers Digital Bond Frontier with Landmark USD 150 Million Issuance

December 17, 2025

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -20 (-0.33%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -11 (-0.25%). Cocoa prices gave up early gains and settled lower on Wednesday as...

Topics Bonds Economy

Beneficial Weather in West Africa Weighs on Cocoa Prices

December 17, 2025

Wall Street Eyes Bullish Yet Volatile 2026: AI, Earnings Growth to Drive Markets Amidst Inflationary Headwinds

December 17, 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, Wall Street's gaze is firmly fixed on the horizon of 2026, painting a picture of cautious optimism for the stock market. Analysts are largely forecasting continued upward...

Shares of alcohol company Brown-Forman (NYSE:BF.B) fell 5.8% in the afternoon session after Citigroup downgraded the stock to "Sell" from "Neutral" and lowered its price target.

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy World Trade

Brown-Forman (BF.B) Stock Trades Down, Here Is Why

December 17, 2025

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -12 (-0.20%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -5 (-0.11%). Cocoa prices gave up early gains and turned lower as favorable weather in West Africa...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain

Cocoa Prices Turn Lower on Favorable Weather in West Africa

December 17, 2025

Megacap stocks dominate their sectors and their actions influence economies worldwide. The flip side though is that their sheer size means they have less room for explosive growth as scale works...

2 Mega-Cap Stocks with Exciting Potential and 1 We Find Risky

December 16, 2025

United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) has been making significant waves in the financial markets, with its stock experiencing a remarkable surge that has captivated investors and analysts alike. This positive...

United Airlines Soars: A Deep Dive into Its Market Breakout

December 16, 2025

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Tuesday closed up +122 (+2.08%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +128 (+3.02%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Tuesday amid signs of a smaller global...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Credit Cards Economy

Cocoa Prices Jump on Signs of a Smaller Global Cocoa Surplus

December 16, 2025

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +128 (+2.18%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +130 (+3.07%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today on signs of a smaller global cocoa surplus....

Cocoa Prices Rebound as Citigroup Cuts it Global Cocoa Surplus Estimate

December 16, 2025

As Warren Buffett Prepares to Step Down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, His Parting Message to Investors Couldn't Be Any More Clear ↗

December 16, 2025

Back in May, Warren Buffett announced that he is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.