For: December 16, 2025
>>Watching Wall Street
(New York, NY) -- The opening bell rings this morning after stocks closed lower on Monday to start off the week. Stocks struggled in choppy trading as investors brace for fresh economic data including the delayed November jobs report set for release today. AI shares continued to weigh on the broader market with Broadcom down more than five percent. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones lost 41 points to 48-416. The S&P 500 fell 11 points to 68-16. The Nasdaq dropped 137 points to 23-057.
>>Nasdaq Plans To Extend Trading To 23 Hours A Day
(New York, NY) -- Nasdaq is planning to expand its trading to 23 hours a day, five days a week. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the new schedule would start at 9 p.m. Eastern on Sunday and close Friday at 8 p.m. Day sessions would run 4 a.m. to 8 p.m., followed by an hour break and then the night session beginning at 9. Nasdaq says that it has seen a growing interest in overnight trading, especially among investors in Asia and other areas where business hours are outside those in the U.S.
>>Elon Musk's Wealth Reaches Never-Before-Seen Level
(Undated) -- The richest man on the planet is taking things to a whole new level. Tech mogul Elon Musk on Monday became the first person ever worth 600 billion dollars. Forbes noted Musk's wealth had actually grown to 677 billion dollars by mid-day as his privately-held company SpaceX prepares to go public next year at a valuation of 800 billion.
>>Ford Pulling Plug On F-150 Lightning EV (Dearborn, MI) -- Ford is pulling the plug on the F-150 Lightning EV and shifting its focus to hybrids. The automobile manufacturer says it will concentrate on extended-range and battery-electric models. Officials say a Tennessee plant will be repurposed from electric to gas-powered cars. Weakening consumer demands and government cuts are said to be driving the changes.
>>Boring Company Files Lease for Music City Loop Tunnels
(Nashville, TN) -- Elon Musk's The Boring Company officially has a lease application filed with Tennessee Department of Transporation for its proposed Music City Loop, a tunnel system connecting Nashville International Airport to the State Capitol. If approved, the nine-point-five-mile twin tunnels would feature at least 20 stations across the city, cutting travel to the airport to about 9 or 10 minutes. Meanwhile, some city leaders are pushing back, citing concerns over safety, environmental impact, and lack of public engagement.
>>Google Ending Dark Web Report
(Mountain View, CA) -- Google is ending a feature that lets users scan for personal information that may have been leaked on the dark web. The dark web report, which monitors for data breaches to see if info has been compromised, will end in February. Google says its discontinuing the service because it doesn't provide next steps about what to do if there's a risk of identity theft.
>>NY AG Sues UPS Over Accusations Of Wage Theft For Season Workers
(Albany, NY) -- UPS is being accused of failing to deliver the proper pay to thousands of seasonal workers across New York State. Attorney General Letitia James is announcing a lawsuit over alleged wage theft over accusations the company failed to record all hours worked and required widespread off-the-clock labor. James says a state investigation dating back six years resulted in upwards of 45 million dollars owed to seasonal delivery workers and she's seeking restitution. In response, UPS says it takes all accusations of wrongdoing seriously but does not comment on ongoing litigation.
>>USPS Holiday Send-By Deadlines Right Around The Corner
(Undated) -- The holidays are upon us and the United States Postal Service say it's prepared for the shipping rush. There are some important shipping deadlines to keep in mind. Wednesday is the last day to send your items off in time for them to arrive by Christmas if you're using USPS Ground Advantage or First-Class Mail Service within the lower 48 states. The deadline is Thursday for Priority Mail Service delivery and this Saturday for Priority Mail Express.
