👋 Welcome Back Investors! (Dec 29 to Jan 2, 2026!) The final trading days of the year set the stage for what’s shaping up to be a pivotal 2026. Deal making closed out 2025 on a strong note, with Meta acquiring a Chinese founded AI startup for $2 billion, underscoring Big Tech’s race to secure cutting edge AI talent and capabilities, while SoftBank announced a $4 billion acquisition of DigitalBridge to scale next generation AI and data center infrastructure. At the same time

👋 Welcome Back Investors! (December 22 to 16, 2025) This holiday shortened week delivered a mix of corporate headlines and global market themes as stocks hovered near record highs. Deal activity returned to the spotlight, media companies pushed back against consolidation pressure, and precious metals rallied as investors positioned for potential rate cuts in the year ahead. Overseas, Europe’s energy transition faced real world constraints, while in tech, new performance dat

👋 Welcome Back Investors! (December 15 to 19, 2025) This week delivered a steady flow of corporate and macro catalysts as investors balanced innovation with inflation signals. JPMorgan Chase made waves with its continued push into crypto infrastructure, while PayPal re-entered the spotlight as discussions around its banking ambitions resurfaced. On the macro front, CPI data played a key role in shaping rate expectations, while gold and silver moved as investors reassessed i