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Nintendo struck gold with the Switch. Now, with its stock soaring and most of its revenue tied to that one console, the pressure is on for the Switch 2 to deliver another big hit. (from the archive)
Nintendo’s High-Stakes Bet on the Switch 2
Nintendo struck gold with the Switch. Now, with its stock soaring and most of its revenue tied to that one console, the pressure is on for the Switch 2 to deliver another big hit. (Source: Bloomberg)
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December 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Silver’s exceptional volatility in recent days has captured the zeitgeist — with even the likes of Elon Musk drawing attention to the metal’s ferocious rally to all-time highs. Where does silver go from here?

Here are key charts to watch in the silver market to evaluate what happens next.
Here’s What to Watch for Silver’s Next Move After Wild Ride Past $80
Silver’s exceptional volatility in recent days has captured the zeitgeist — with even the likes of Elon Musk drawing attention to the metal’s ferocious rally to all-time highs.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Donald Trump wants a US air defense system that can fend off “any aerial attack.” We calculated the cost — and it’s astronomical
Trump’s “Golden Dome” Missile Defense Plan Would Cost a Fortune
Building President Trump’s proposed missile and air defense system, meant to strike down threats all the way into space, would be an enormous task — with a huge price.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
“I want my inheritance now.” From forced property transfers to drained pensions, older people are increasingly losing their life savings to family members.
‘I Want My Inheritance Now’: Older People are Losing Their Life Savings to Family Members
As housing stress and cost-of-living pressures mount, adult children are asking parents to unlock their wealth early — or to stop spending it.
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December 29, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Big banks are getting their sweet revenge on private credit as the Trump administration dials back regulatory restrictions.

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‘It’s Revenge of the Banks’ as Private Creditors Lose Their Edge
Deregulation is giving bankers new swagger in their rivalry with asset managers
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December 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Great Wealth Transfer is here. Could inheriting real estate be in your future? (from July)
The 3 Best Ways to Give Your Kid Real Estate — and What Not to Do
The key to owning property may no longer be related to income or credit, but having parents who can hand over a home the right way.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The long-awaited return of IPO activity this year minted 21 new billionaires, but what came after many companies’ eye-popping debuts was often a different story
This Year’s IPO Billionaires See Wealth Wiped Away by Markets
The long-awaited return of IPO activity this year minted 21 new billionaires, but what came after many companies’ eye-popping debuts was often a different story.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Big banks are getting their sweet revenge on private credit as the Trump administration dials back regulatory restrictions. Read more: bloom.bg/3MSnBUB

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December 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Alphadots challenges players to solve a new puzzle every day using speed and strategy. Try today’s puzzle:
Alphadots: The Word Puzzle With a Plot Twist by Bloomberg
One clue, one chart, one hidden phrase. Solve a new puzzle every day.
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December 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The US economy is becoming more "k-shaped" as affluent consumers continue to spend and lower-income Americans cut back. Here's what to know (from November)
How the K-Shaped Economy Is Hurting Everyone But the Rich
Talk of the K-shaped economy is brewing once again. The moniker first gained traction in 2020 to describe the divergence between how rich and poor Americans were experiencing the pandemic recovery. Now, with consumption increasingly concentrated in the top echelons of wage earners, economists are concerned that the US economy finds itself in a top-heavy, unstable state.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The most exciting watches of 2025 weren’t the most complicated — they were the boldest, with daring shapes and color. Read more: bloom.bg/4jnurO8

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December 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Indian stocks are in the doldrums, but the country's IPO market is roaring ahead. bloom.bg/45uuvFL

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December 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
A former Glencore trader is the nickel king of Indonesia, yet little is known about the reclusive figure who dominates the market in the world's largest producer of the metal. bloom.bg/4jhvDCh

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December 29, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Zara is striving to shed its "fast fashion" label as rivals like Shein and Temu reshape the industry.
Zara Head Marta Ortega Aims to Shed Fast Fashion Label
The retailer’s winning production model still underpins it as Shein and Temu reshape the $1.8 trillion global apparel industry.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Shipyards across South Korea are busier than they’ve been in years, thanks, in part, to a $150 billion commitment by Seoul to revive America’s shipbuilding industry. Could the alliance help counter China’s maritime dominance? Listen to the Big Take Asia Podcast. (from the archive)
Trump Has a Shipbuilding Dream. Can South Korea Make It a Reality?
On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, we look at South Korea’s booming shipbuilding industry and how the nation has teamed up with the US to counter China’s dominance.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM
For President Xi Jinping, what began as a challenging year is ending on a note of triumph. bloom.bg/4seIYiY

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December 29, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Trump’s tariff war is forcing one US toy company to rebuild its entire supply chain from the ground up in Vietnam. On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, we follow @LearningHandsOn’s tumultuous journey to quit China and the struggles they face along the way. (from the archive)
An American Toymaker Struggles to Break Up With China
On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, how Trump’s tariff war is forcing one US toy company to rebuild supply chains from the ground up in Vietnam
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December 29, 2025 at 3:00 AM
From the US to Japan, governments are having to pay investors more to get them to lend money by buying bonds. Now countries everywhere are pulling back on issuing longer-term debt. (from the archive)
The End of the Long Bond Era
From the US to Japan, governments are having to pay investors more to get them to lend money by buying bonds. Now countries everywhere are pulling back on issuing longer-term debt. (Source: Bloomberg)
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December 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Apple has long led Silicon Valley in tech, but in the world of AI it’s fallen way behind. Continued missteps could arguably threaten the iPhone’s dominance. What went wrong–and can Apple catch up? (from the archive)
Why Apple Still Hasn’t Cracked AI
Apple has long led Silicon Valley in tech, but in the world of AI it’s fallen way behind. Continued missteps could arguably threaten the iPhone’s dominance. What went wrong–and can Apple catch up? (Source: Bloomberg)
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December 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Oracle’s stock surged after a landmark $300 billion deal with OpenAI, briefly making co-founder Larry Ellison the world’s richest person. Bloomberg Originals explains the legacy tech giant’s rise to AI infrastructure leader. (from the archive)
Why Wall Street Loves Oracle Again
Oracle’s stock surged after a landmark $300 billion deal with OpenAI, briefly making co-founder Larry Ellison the world’s richest person. Bloomberg Originals explains the legacy tech giant’s rise to AI infrastructure leader. (Source: Bloomberg)
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December 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Sleep researchers say rest can restore the body and mind — but what happens when decades of deprivation leave you permanently in arrears? (from the archive)
At 66, I Decided to Pay Back a Lifetime of Sleep Debt
Sleep researchers say rest can restore the body and mind — but what happens when decades of deprivation leave you permanently in arrears?
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December 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
President Donald Trump said he made “a lot of progress” in talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as the US president pushes for a peace deal to end Russia’s invasion. Listen to that and the latest stories on Bloomberg News Now.
Trump Hails Progress after Zelenskiy Meeting, Winter Weather, More - Bloomberg
Bloomberg News Now is a comprehensive audio report of today's top stories. Hear the latest news, updated throughout the day, covering global business stories in just a few minutes.
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December 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Big banks are getting their sweet revenge on private equity
‘It’s Revenge of the Banks’ as Private Creditors Lose Their Edge
Deregulation is giving bankers new swagger in their rivalry with asset managers
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December 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM
From fine china to model trains, millennials and Gen Xers stand to inherit much more than money.
Boomers Are Passing Down Fortunes — And Way, Way Too Much Stuff
As the $90 trillion Great Wealth Transfer begins, millennials and Gen X aren’t just inheriting money. They’re being buried under an avalanche of baseball cards, fine china and collections of all sorts.
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December 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Across the US, affordability concerns are intensifying and infusing the political conversation. How do you feel about your finances right now?

Bloomberg reporters want to hear your story
The US Has an Affordability Problem — Are You Feeling the Pinch?
Across the US, affordability concerns are intensifying and infusing the political conversation. Bloomberg reporters want to hear your story.
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December 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM