Global stocks hovered near record highs amid light trading, while silver surged to a new peak, extending a historic year-end rally. Equities saw gains in Australia, with modest declines anticipated in Japan. Investors are closely watching AI trends and Federal Reserve interest rate policy for 2026 market direction.
Anthropic gears up for Wall Street debut: Five things investors need to know
Anthropic is preparing for a potential major Wall Street debut, fueled by rapid growth in AI coding through Claude Code. However, massive cash requirements, heavy