The Battle For Warner Brothers Discovery… And The Outlook For Banks In 2026 12/22/25

Another chapter in the battle for Warner Brothers Discovery, as Larry Ellison steps in to back Paramount Skydance’s offer. How the father & son combo could help seal a deal, and where the development puts Netflix. Plus the financial sector just underperforming the broader market this year, but could 2026 see a bank breakout? Why one bank researcher says there’s big opportunity in small banks. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just a few trading days left in 2025, and there’s an AI battle royale brewing between hardware and hyperscalers. The moves in Micron, Nvidia, and Oracle as Mag-7 hyperscalers largely sit out of today’s rally. Plus A TikTok spinoff deal, and an $11B weapons package to Taiwan. All the headlines swirling around U.S.-China relations, and how it can all impact global markets.Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nike and Fedex on the move after reporting results. The details from those quarters, and why today’s delayed CPI data isn’t calming one market forecaster's inflation worries. Plus Shares of Insmed taking a dive as the company discontinues development of a key drug after disappointing trial results. What it means for Insmed’s future, and what one health care analyst sees in store for the broader sector.Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shares of Oracle take a hit as Blue Owl reportedly won’t back the company’s $10B data center in Michigan. What it means for the stock as it hits levels not seen since mid-June, and how it’s impacting the broader AI trade. Plus Volatility spiking as stocks sell off. What the uptick in stock swings mean for markets heading into year end, and how you can position your portfolio with a new year on the horizon.Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crude continuing its crumble as WTI dips below $55 a barrel. The next move for the energy sector as it struggles to see any gains this year. Plus Why Jefferies’ David Zervos still sees a goldilocks scenario in play for the market as we head into year end.Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shares of Ford on the move after the automaker announced a $19.5b write off of its electric vehicle business. What the company is focusing on now, instead. Plus Terns Pharmaceuticals announced positive results for its new cancer drug last week. The CEO joins to lay out next steps for the company.  Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shares of Broadcom and Oracle suffer from “AI Angst” to end the week, taking a bite out of tech stocks and the broader market. Plus news President Trump will soon reclassify marijuana as a much less-regulated Schedule III drug sending shares of pot stocks sharply higher.  Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our last Fast Money Live event of the year, the traders dig into Broadcom and Lululemon earnings, as well as Disney’s deal with Open AI. Plus, we’re answering our biggest fans’ most burning investing questions, and bringing you a couple holiday surprises!Fast Money Disclaimer   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Federal Reserve cutting rates by a quarter point, as expected, at its last meeting of the year, and stocks rose on the news, with the S&P finishing the day just shy of a record. Meanwhile Oracle shares were dropping after its latest earnings report. The traders dive into all the details from the call.Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JPMorgan shares closed near their lows of the day after its consumer banking head said expenses would be 10% higher next year. The implications for the banking sector and the broader market. Plus Walmart shares are trading near a $1 trillion valuation. But one top technician says he’s still long the name. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.