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Zelenskiy Says No Accord So Far on Eastern Ukraine in US Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said negotiators discussing a US-brokered peace initiative remain divided over territory as President Donald Trump expressed disappointment in Kyiv’s handling of the deal.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said negotiators discussing a US-brokered peace initiative remain divided over territory as President Donald Trump expressed disappointment in Kyiv’s handling of the deal.

Zelenskiy Says No Accord Yet on Ukraine’s East in US Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said negotiators discussing a US-brokered peace initiative remain divided over territory as President Donald Trump expressed disappointment in Kyiv’s handling of the deal.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said negotiators discussing a US-brokered peace initiative remain divided over territory as President Donald Trump expressed disappointment in Kyiv’s handling of the deal.

China Targets Domestic Demand; Trade Surplus Tops $1 Tln

China’s annual trade surplus exceeded $1 trillion for the first time despite a plunge in shipments to the US.

China’s annual trade surplus exceeded $1 trillion for the first time despite a plunge in shipments to the US. Exports rose 5.9% from a year earlier and outpaced a 1.9% gain in imports, according to data published by China’s General Administration of Customs. Meanwhile, the Communist Party’s decision-making Politburo made strengthening domestic demand its top economic priority for 2026, hinting at a measured approach to stimulus. Bloomberg’s James Mayger reports.

Oppenheimer’s Stoltzfus Is Biggest US Stock Bull for Third Year

Oppenheimer Asset Management’s John Stoltzfus expects the S&P 500 to rally 18% next year, becoming the most optimistic forecaster among those tracked by Bloomberg for a third year running.

Oppenheimer Asset Management’s John Stoltzfus expects the S&P 500 to rally 18% next year, becoming the most optimistic forecaster among those tracked by Bloomberg for a third year running.

Altor Reaches €600 Million Deal for Bridgepoint’s Evac

Altor Equity Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Evac, the Finnish clean technology firm backed by Bridgepoint Group Plc.

Altor Equity Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Evac, the Finnish clean technology firm backed by Bridgepoint Group Plc.

Advent International Abandons $1 Billion Acquisition of Whirlpool India Amid Valuation Dispute

Advent International has terminated negotiations to acquire a 31% stake in Whirlpool of India from Whirlpool Corp, following disagreements over pricing. The proposed deal, which would have valued the transaction at approximately $1 billion, faced challenges rooted in differing perspectives on market conditions and financial expectations.

My mother is selling my late father’s multimillion-dollar California real-estate portfolio — must I stand idly by?

“My mom claims they’re heavily mortgaged.

“My mom claims they’re heavily mortgaged.”

My mother-in-law, 81, is guilting us to pay for her ‘bucket list’ trip to Italy. Do we say no?

“I have my own trip to Europe planned for next year and I can’t afford both trips.

“I have my own trip to Europe planned for next year and I can’t afford both trips.”

‘I’m desperately trying to do right by everyone’: I’m giving my son $250K and my daughter 50% of a rental we co-own. Is that fair?

“I am currently saving this money for him.

“I am currently saving this money for him.”

Hungary’s Budget Gap Widens to $12.4 Billion, Fitch Cuts Outlook

Hungary’s budget gap continued to widen in November after Fitch Ratings cut the outlook on Hungary’s second-lowest investment grade on Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s pre-election spending.

Hungary’s budget gap continued to widen in November after Fitch Ratings cut the outlook on Hungary’s second-lowest investment grade on Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s pre-election spending.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have switched to this iconic Rhode Island resort for their wedding, report says

The resort has ample room for the couple and their many celebrity guests—which may include Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and Patrick Mahomes.

The resort has ample room for the couple and their many celebrity guests—which may include Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and Patrick Mahomes.

It’s all in the price: Why Morgan Stanley’s new Tesla analyst has downgraded the stock.

The next 12 months promise to be “choppy” for Tesla, according to MS analyst Percoco who advises seeking a better entry point to the stock.

The next 12 months promise to be “choppy” for Tesla, according to MS analyst Percoco who advises seeking a better entry point to the stock.

China Carmakers Miss End-of-Year Rush With Rare Drop in Sales

Car sales in China fell for a second month — a rare decline in what’s usually the busiest time of the year — as automakers’ discounts failed to make up for the end of a trade-in subsidy that had underpinned the market.

Car sales in China fell for a second month — a rare decline in what’s usually the busiest time of the year — as automakers’ discounts failed to make up for the end of a trade-in subsidy that had underpinned the market.

China Carmakers Miss End-of-Year Rush With Sales Drop

Car sales in China fell for a second month — a rare decline in what’s usually the busiest time of the year — as automakers’ discounts failed to make up for the end of a trade-in subsidy that had underpinned the market.

Car sales in China fell for a second month — a rare decline in what’s usually the busiest time of the year — as automakers’ discounts failed to make up for the end of a trade-in subsidy that had underpinned the market.

26 car brands ranked from most to least reliable by Consumer Reports, plus some valuable car-buying advice

Toyota regained the top spot in Consumer Reports’ list of the most reliable car brands in 2025.

Toyota regained the top spot in Consumer Reports’ list of the most reliable car brands in 2025.

On again, off again with their Hamptons home, Alec and Hilaria Baldwin relist the mansion for $21 million

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have put their Amagansett, N.

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have put their Amagansett, N.Y., home back on the market for a fourth time, mere months after revealing their desire to own it forever.

Nigeria Wins Release of 100 Schoolchildren Kidnapped Last Month

Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 100 students who were among those kidnapped from a Catholic school in the country’s north last month.

Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 100 students who were among those kidnapped from a Catholic school in the country’s north last month.

Greece’s Atlantic Seeks More US LNG Suppliers for Re-Export

Aktor Group’s joint-venture with Greece’s state gas supplier Depa Commercial SA is looking to secure additional supplies of liquefied natural gas from the US.

Aktor Group’s joint-venture with Greece’s state gas supplier Depa Commercial SA is looking to secure additional supplies of liquefied natural gas from the US.

India’s Kaynes Sheds $1 Billion in Market Cap on Analyst Concern

Kaynes Technology India Ltd.

Kaynes Technology India Ltd.’s shares extended losses, erasing more than $1 billion in market value this month, as concerns grow over its accounting practices.

Circle and Bybit deepen USDC partnership as stablecoin nears $80B

Bybit plans deeper USDC adoption for trading and payments, with the stablecoin “already embedded” across its ecosystem.

Bybit plans deeper USDC adoption for trading and payments, with the stablecoin “already embedded” across its ecosystem.