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Dow Pops Champagne: A 9% November Rally—But Will December Crash the Party?
The Dow just wrapped up its best month of the year, surging 9%, while the S&P 500 joined the fun with a 7% gain. Is this a festive bull run or just a sugar rush before the holiday hangover?

South Korea Digs Deep: New Tungsten Mine Challenges China's Monopoly
South Korea has reopened the historic Sangdong tungsten mine, aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese critical minerals. This move could reshape global supply chains and strengthen U.S.-South Korea economic ties. 

Wall Street’s Mood Swings: Is the Market Hungry or Just Hangry
Stocks took investors on a wild ride today, bouncing between gains and losses like a toddler in a candy aisle. With mixed economic signals in play, the question remains: is this a buying opportunity or just the market's latest temper tantrum? 

No Trust Funds for Buffett Babies: The Oracle’s Final Act
Warren Buffett’s kids aren’t getting the Berkshire crown—he’s busy giving away billions and dismantling the idea of a family dynasty. What’s the Oracle cooking up instead? Hint: It involves philanthropy, not Ferraris.

Golden Years Goals: Beyond Bingo and Budgeting
Retirement isn’t just about saving money—it’s about living well. From top-notch healthcare to communities that feel like home, this article dives into what really makes the golden years shine. (Spoiler: It’s not just the Florida sunshine.) 

1. Iris Energy Limited (IREN)
   Iris Energy lit up the charts with a dazzling 29.71% gain. Despite reporting a hefty $51.7 million loss (ouch), analysts gave it a high-five with price target hikes. Lower power costs and big mining plans seem to be powering more than just their servers.

2. Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARWR)
   Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals shot up 24.23%, proving they’re not missing their target when it comes to impressing investors. Whether it’s promising pipeline news or a new arrow in their biotech quiver, they’ve got the market cheering.

3. Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN)
   Urban Outfitters isn’t just where you overpay for distressed jeans—it’s also where you go for distressed-free profits. Shares rocketed 18.31% after the company reported its best third quarter ever, leaving everyone saying, “Who knew $60 beanies could do that?”

4. Hut 8 Corp. (HUT)
   Hut 8 mined its way to a 16.50% gain, riding the wave of Bitcoin’s rally back above $96,000. If crypto mining were a video game, these guys just unlocked the “golden bull run” achievement.

5. Cipher Mining Inc. (CIFR)
   Cipher Mining cracked the code to success, climbing 14.56%. Whether it’s an analyst love letter or a secret weapon in the mining game, investors are digging the stock. No pickaxe required.

1. Symbotic Inc. (SYM)
   Symbotic's stock malfunctioned, plunging 35.86% after the company discovered accounting errors that delayed its annual report. Even robots can have bad days.

2. Chykingyoung Investment Development Holdings Inc. (CHYI)
   Chykingyoung's shares took a 17.67% dive, though details are as elusive as the company's pronunciation.

3. Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)
   Dell's stock crashed 12.25% after missing revenue forecasts and issuing a cautious outlook, proving that even tech giants can have system errors.

4. HP Inc. (HPQ)
   HP's shares dropped 11.36% due to weak sales and a gloomy profit forecast, suggesting that not all printers are money printers.

5. Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK)
   Autodesk's stock fell 8.59% following the announcement of a CFO transition, reminding us that change isn't always by design.

December on Wall Street is like college football bowl season—packed with action and a solid track record. The “Santa Claus Rally” is the star quarterback, driving the S&P 500 to an average 1.3% gain during the last week of December. With December seeing positive returns 76% of the time, it’s like a playoff contender that rarely fumbles. And small-cap stocks? They’re the scrappy underdogs, rallying hard and stealing the show. December is the investing world’s championship month, where even the little guys have their moment to shine.

What would you guess this makeshift boat car is selling for? Here’s how the owner is advertising it: “Since 2015, I’ve been crafting one-of-a-kind Boatcars and Planecars featured on NBC Sports, Ridiculous Rides, and in museums nationwide, including the Landshark Boatcar for Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville. This street-legal 23ft Ebbtide-Chevy S10 hybrid is the ultimate showstopper for car shows, tailgate parties, or turning heads wherever you go.”

Answer will be given in the next newsletter.

1. Next week’s video: Yieldmax ETF review (YMAX). You’ve been asking for it. Here it comes.

2. Shows my wife and I are watching: The Diplomat. We love it. Intelligent, witty, humorous, and a dynamic cast. The husband/wife relationship is “cringy” sometimes, but still a good show.

3. YouTubes I’ve been watching: Anything with 3d printers. I don’t own one, but they look so interesting. Just trying to justify a reason to get one :-) . Another channel I’m watching is one my neighbor just started on bbq’ing. It’s called Flame Fed Homestead.

4. My Portfolio - I’ll have a link to it next week. It’s a manual pull, and I’m looking for a software that will provide it automatically.

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