For: December 30, 2025
>>Ahead Of The Bell
(New York, NY) -- The opening bell rings this morning after stocks closed lower Monday to kick off the final trading week of the year. Technology shares retreated from recent gains as investors took profits following a banner year for the market. Nvidia shares fell more than one percent with Meta Platforms, Oracle and AMD also weighing on sentiment. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 249 points to 48-461. The S&P 500 fell 24 points to 69-05. The Nasdaq dropped 118 points to 23-474.
>>Report: DOJ Using Fraud Law To Target DEI
(Washington, DC) -- The Trump administration is reportedly investigating major U.S. companies for fraud due to diversity initiatives. The Wall Street Journal reports Google and Verizon are among a list of companies that have received Justice Department demands for documents and information about their workplace programs. The probes are being conducted under the False Claims Act using the theory that companies with federal contracts that are still considering diversity while hiring are committing fraud. Companies in the automotive, pharmaceutical, defense, and utilities industries are reportedly under scrutiny.
>>Pending Home Sales Increase 3.3% In November
(Washington, DC) -- Pending home sales surged in November. According to the National Association of Realtors, the number of homes under contract rose three-point-three-percent thanks to lower mortgage rates. Pending home sales increased two-point-six percent on a yearly basis. The group's chief economist says the data shows "homebuyer momentum is building." Improving affordability and more inventory helped drive the housing market's best performance in nearly three years.
>>Gas Prices Remain Under $3
(Undated) -- Heading into the New Year, gas prices remain under three dollars a gallon on average. Triple A says the current national average per gallon is two-dollars and 83-cents. Drivers in Hawaii are paying the most at four-42. It's cheapest in Oklahoma at two-24.
>>CES 2026
(Las Vegas, NV) -- CES 2026 kicks off January 6th in Las Vegas. The biggest tech conference and showcase of the year promises to bring a look at what the future may hold with new products and trends taking center stage. Presentations are on tap from companies like Samsung, NVIDIA, LG, Lenovo and more. The show runs through January 9th.
