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Trump, Clinton, Bannon Included in Release of Epstein Photos

House Democrats have released a tranche of new photos from the estate of the late Jeffrey Epstein that include President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Steve Bannon and Larry Summers.

House Democrats have released a tranche of new photos from the estate of the late Jeffrey Epstein that include President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Steve Bannon and Larry Summers. The photographs are undated, and show Trump before he became president. Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, King Charles III’s brother, is also pictured. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson criticized Democrats for the “cherry-picked photos with random redactions to try and create a false narrative.”...
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 12, 10:48 PM
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Tilray’s stock takes off on hope that cannabis will soon be treated more like steroids than heroin

Tilray’s stock, and shares of other cannabis companies, soared after reports provided investors hope that President Trump would move to have marijuana reclassified as a much less dangerous drug than it is now.

Tilray’s stock, and shares of other cannabis companies, soared after reports provided investors hope that President Trump would move to have marijuana reclassified as a much less dangerous drug than it is now.
MarketWatch - Top Stories • Dec 12, 10:22 PM
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HBT Financial to Acquire CNB Bank Shares in Strategic Merger Valued at $165.4 Million

HBT Financial, Inc. has announced its plan to merge with CNB Bank Shares, Inc., creating a significant consolidation in the banking sector. The transaction, valued at approximately $165.4 million, will see CNB become a wholly-owned subsidiary of HBT, with shareholders receiving a mix of cash and stock as merger consideration.

In a pivotal move for the banking sector, HBT Financial, Inc. (HBT) has entered into a definitive merger agreement with CNB Bank Shares, Inc. (CNB), which is set to reshape the landscape for both companies. This merger, officially announced on October 20, 2025, will result in CNB merging into HBT, with CNB as the surviving entity initially, followed by an intermediate merger where CNB will cease to exist as a separate corporate entity. The merger...
USFM • Dec 12, 10:20 PM
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Fulton Financial Corporation to Acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp in $243 Million All-Stock Merger

Fulton Financial Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp in an all-stock merger valued at approximately $243 million. The deal will see Blue Foundry merge into Fulton, with a proposed exchange ratio of 0.650 shares of Fulton common stock for each share of Blue Foundry common stock.

Fulton Financial Corporation, a Pennsylvania-based financial services company, is set to acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp, a New Jersey-chartered bank holding company, in a significant all-stock merger valued at approximately $243 million. This merger, formalized in an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated November 24, 2025, will allow Fulton to expand its footprint while enhancing its service offerings. Under the terms of the merger agreement, each share of Blue Foundry common stock will be exchanged for...
USFM • Dec 12, 10:20 PM
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Overall Spreads Remain Tight Even As Oracle Debt Risk Jumps

On "Bloomberg Real Yield", Maureen O'Connor, global head of high-grade debt syndicate at Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Bank, and Amanda Lynam, head of macro credit research at BlackRock, talks with Matt Miller about credit spreads, issuance and risks tied to the boom in AI growth.

On "Bloomberg Real Yield", Maureen O'Connor, global head of high-grade debt syndicate at Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Bank, and Amanda Lynam, head of macro credit research at BlackRock, talks with Matt Miller about credit spreads, issuance and risks tied to the boom in AI growth. There’s a frenzy of development going on to support the AI revolution, and with it an insatiable demand for debt to fund it. Some estimate the overall infrastructure roll-out...
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 12, 10:05 PM
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"Real Yield" Debate on Credit: Own or Not Own?

On "Bloomberg Real Yield", Alexander Wolf, global head of macro and fixed income strategy at J.

On "Bloomberg Real Yield", Alexander Wolf, global head of macro and fixed income strategy at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, and Mike Contopoulos, deputy chief investment officer at Richard Bernstein Advisors, talks with Matt Miller about the Fed's rate decision this week, the next Fed chair and corporate credit. Analysts say that there’s plenty to worry about when it comes to credit, from AI oversupply and private market distress to asset-backed blowups and runaway rates. (Source:...
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 12, 10:00 PM
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Oracle Delays OpenAI Data Centers, Broadcom Under Pressure | Bloomberg Businessweek Daily 12/12/2025

On today's episode of Bloomberg Businessweek Daily, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec discuss Fed officials split over risks to the US economy heading into 2026.

On today's episode of Bloomberg Businessweek Daily, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec discuss Fed officials split over risks to the US economy heading into 2026. Bloomberg's Michael McKee joins the show to break it down. Also on today's show, Robinhood Markets Chief Investing Officer Stephanie Guild examines retail trading trends, and UIPath CFO & COO Ashim Gupta talks AI and automation, and his company's work with the US government. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 12, 9:20 PM