The economy lost 105,000 jobs in October, primarily due to cuts in government directed by the Department of Government Efficiency. Hiring bounced back in November to a moderate 64,000 gain.

Oracle shares fell nearly 5% after a report said Blue Owl Capital stepped back from a planned $10 billion AI data center project.

QE-driven liquidity strongly influences Bitcoin and many equity assets, suggesting those most tied to liquidity may benefit as the Fed expands its balance sheet.

Philips has paid variable annual dividends since April, 2001. However, it paid no annual dividends for the years 2023 and 2024. Nevertheless, $0.97 is projected as PHG’s forward looking dividend amount for 2026.

Although the benchmark indices opened higher, they traded negatively throughout the session and ultimately closed red.