The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies are likely to proceed with their intended output pause during this weekend’s meeting, as evidence of a worldwide oil oversupply continues to mount, Bloomberg said in a report. A monthly video conference is scheduled for January 4, where key members, notably Saudi Arabia and Russia, will
The cryptocurrency industry faced a tumultuous year in 2025, as blockchain security incidents resulted in staggering financial losses. According to the latest report from SlowMist, a leading blockchain security firm, the sector recorded approximately 200 security incidents, leading to a total loss of $2.9 billion. This marks a significant increase in financial damage compared to
Raymond James is steering investors toward opportunities outside the artificial intelligence boom. In its latest note to clients, the firm highlighted stocks it believes are positioned for strong gains in 2026. Rather than chasing the AI-driven momentum that has dominated large-cap valuations, analysts emphasised companies in delivery, dining, and financial services. The strategy reflects a
Bitget Wallet finished 2025 with increased on-chain activity in trading, payments, and yield products, indicating that self-custodial wallets are becoming mainstream financial instruments rather than specialist goods for crypto traders. The data show a gradual shift in user behaviour as adoption expanded beyond early, trading-focused audiences and into more ordinary financial use. The findings are
The UnitedHealth (UNH) stock price dropped by 32% in 2025, making it the worst-performing company in the Dow Jones Index. This crash pushed its market capitalization from a peak of $541 billion in April to $297 billion today. This article explores why the giant insurance company plunged and what to expect. Top reasons why the
US stocks were largely steady on Tuesday following two consecutive declines for the S&P 500, driven by increasing weakness in technology shares. The benchmark index traded near unchanged levels alongside the Dow Jones Industrial Average, while the Nasdaq Composite edged down about 0.1%. In the previous session, the S&P 500 slipped 0.35%, the Nasdaq fell
Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. has further expanded its Zcash holdings, pushing its corporate treasury to over 290,000 ZEC. The company shared the announcement on December 30, 2025. According to details, the fresh Zcash buy highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to accumulating the privacy coin. It comes as institutional interest in financial anonymity tools takes root. Although
Nvidia stock was modestly lower in early trading on Tuesday as the chipmaker failed to claw back some of the losses suffered in the previous session, with investor attention centred on its recently disclosed agreement involving artificial-intelligence chip company Groq. Nvidia shares were down 0.5% at $187.22 in early Tuesday trading after slipping 1.2% on
The Hyperliquid price has seen notable fluctuations over the past few months, currently sitting at $25.59, down 43.8% over the last three months. Going into 2026, the upcoming token unlock of over 12 million HYPE tokens valued at close to $320 million on January 6, 2026, will set the stage for another roller-coaster. Hyperliquid’s January
Gold price continued its strong rally this year, reaching its highest point on record. It rose to a high of $4,530, up by over 70% from its January levels. This surge made it one of the best-performing assets in the financial services industry. Why gold price surged in 2025 There are a few reasons why