Bitcoin Jumps Back Above $90,000 After Bruising Selloff

Silver prices have stabilized near record highs after a significant rally of approximately 17% over the past week, driven by traders betting on lower interest rates and ongoing supply constraints in the market. Gold prices remained relatively flat during this period.

Vikram Malhotra, a senior partner at McKinsey, discussed the increasing rate of CEO turnover during an appearance on Bloomberg's 'The Close,' emphasizing the need for companies to proactively plan for leadership transitions. He highlighted the impact of artificial intelligence and performance pressures on these changes.

Shaun Donovan, CEO of Enterprise Community Partners and former HUD Secretary, stated that the affordability crisis in the U.S. has reached unprecedented levels, marking it as the nation's top economic issue. He made these remarks during an interview with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick on Bloomberg's 'The Close.'

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is set to raise $1.5 billion through the issuance of a five-year zero-coupon convertible bond, with a portion of the proceeds earmarked for share buybacks.

Harvard University reported nearly half a billion dollars in cryptocurrency holdings just before a significant downturn in the market, particularly affecting Bitcoin, which has seen a loss of approximately 25% in November 2025. This downturn marks the worst monthly performance for Bitcoin since the 2022 collapse, raising concerns about the stability of crypto investments.

UltraGreen.ai is set to begin trading on Wednesday morning in Singapore, marking the largest initial public offering in the city-state since 2017, excluding real estate investment trusts. The IPO raised $400 million, highlighting the company's significant entry into the market.

Medline Inc. is set to begin marketing its initial public offering (IPO) valued at $5 billion as early as Monday, positioning itself for a significant entry into the public market. This IPO is anticipated to be one of the largest listings in the United States for the year, reflecting the company's growth ambitions.

Asian stocks are poised for a positive opening as investors react to modest gains on Wall Street and a rebound in cryptocurrencies, indicating a potential return of risk appetite in the markets. This follows a period of volatility where investor confidence was tested by concerns over a tech bubble and inflation uncertainties.