Date: December 18, 2025 Introduction In the history of fintech, few companies have experienced a redemption arc as dramatic as Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD). Once the poster child for the "meme stock" chaos of 2021, Robinhood has spent the last four years methodically shedding its image as a risky "gamified" trading app to become [...]
Date: December 16, 2025 1. Introduction Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) stands as a pivotal force in the American financial services landscape, operating an electronic trading platform that pioneered commission-free trading of stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), options, and cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, Robinhood revolutionized the brokerage industry by significantly [...]
The final weeks of 2025 have been a masterclass in institutional maneuverability. The timeline leading to this moment began in early December, following the Federal Reserve’s third consecutive rate cut of the year. While the cuts provided a tailwind for the broader indices, they also highlighted a stark divergence
As the closing bell approaches on this Friday, December 19, 2025, Wall Street is grappling with a staggering $7.1 trillion "Triple Witching" event—the simultaneous expiration of stock options, index futures, and index options. This massive derivatives expiration, the largest in financial history, has sent shockwaves through the market,
As of December 19, 2025, a profound shift in the retail investment landscape has reached a fever pitch. Millennial and Gen Z investors, once captivated by software-as-a-service (SaaS) and crypto-assets, have decisively pivoted toward the "backbone of the future": the semiconductor sector. This movement is being spearheaded by a new generation of retail traders who [...]
As the final weeks of 2025 approach, a quiet but fierce ideological war is being waged in the boardrooms of the world’s most powerful index providers. At the center of the storm is MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), a company that has transformed from a legacy enterprise software firm into a
Before the US market kicks off on Friday, let's examine the pre-market session and unveil the notable performers among the S&P500 top gainers and losers.
NEW YORK — In a stunning reversal of the "higher-for-longer" narrative that dominated much of 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its November Consumer Price Index (CPI) report today, December 18, 2025, showing inflation has cooled to a surprising 2.7% year-over-year. The figure, which came in well below the
Shares of financial services company Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD)
jumped 3.2% in the morning session after positive analyst coverage and the expansion of its prediction markets to include sports betting.
The brokerage industry is currently experiencing a period of robust growth and transformation, propelled by a confluence of technological advancements, evolving regulatory landscapes, and a significant surge in retail investor engagement. Projections indicate a substantial expansion of the U.S. securities brokerage market, underscoring a dynamic shift in how individuals
Nasdaq (NDAQ), one of the world's leading stock exchanges, has formally submitted a groundbreaking proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to extend its weekday trading hours to a near 24-hour schedule. This ambitious "5x23 model" aims to keep the market open for 23 hours a day,
Shares of financial services company Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD)
jumped 2.8% in the afternoon session after the company hosted an event to unveil its prediction markets platform, which drew positive analyst commentary on the segment's growth potential.
Stay informed about the performance of the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Tuesday. Uncover the top gainers and losers in today's session for valuable insights.
Despite recent pockets of volatility and "slips" in the U.S. stock market during late 2025, a robust corporate profit outlook is emerging as a powerful counter-narrative, fueling investor optimism and suggesting that still-higher prices for American equities may be on the horizon. While the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) saw
In a significant move poised to redefine the landscape of global equity markets, Nasdaq (NASDAQ: NDAQ) has formally submitted a proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to extend its weekday trading hours to a remarkable 23 hours. This ambitious initiative, dubbed the "5x23 model," aims to
