[Jefferies Data: S&P 500 Index Component Earnings Growth May Accelerate Year by Year by the End of 2027] Data compiled by Jefferies indicates that bottom-up target prices aggregated by sell-side analysts suggest that the earnings growth of S&P 500 index component companies will accelerate year by year through the end of 2027. Over the next three years, earnings are expected to achieve double-digit growth consecutively, a scenario historically aligned with above-average returns for the S&P 500 index. Despite concerns about excessive market concentration and overvaluation, the robust corporate earnings, a key pillar supporting the three-year bull market in equities, remain solid.

[Visa supports U.S. financial institutions in settling transactions with USDC on Solana] Visa has begun supporting U.S. financial institutions in settling transactions using USDC on Solana. Cross River Bank and Lead Bank are the first institutions to use this service. As a partner of Circle's Arc blockchain, Visa will also provide support after Arc goes live.

[Matador Technologies Plans to Raise an Additional $75 Million to Purchase Bitcoin] Matador Technologies announced a revision to its previous $100 million convertible note financing agreement, revealing that it has signed a registration rights agreement with investors and plans to raise an additional $75 million through the issuance of extra notes. The funds will be used to purchase Bitcoin. In its latest disclosure, Matador Technologies removed the previously announced plan to 'hold 6,000 Bitcoins by 2027.'

[Bank of America Survey Shows Most Investors Expect Trump to Nominate Kevin Hassett as Fed Chair] The Bank of America December Global Fund Manager Survey shows that most investors expect U.S. President Trump to nominate White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett as the next Federal Reserve Chair. About 69% of respondents anticipate Hassett will receive the nomination, while only 4% mentioned Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, and another 4% expect former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh. The survey was conducted before Trump indicated to the media that he leaned toward appointing either Hassett or Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Current Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's term will end in May.

[American Bitcoin Bitcoin Holdings Exceed 5,098 BTC] The Bitcoin mining company American Bitcoin Corp, supported by the Trump family, announced on the X platform that its Bitcoin holdings have exceeded 5,098 BTC. From its Nasdaq listing on September 3, 2025, to December 14, 2025, American Bitcoin Corp achieved a Bitcoin yield of 96.5% and will continue with strategic acquisitions of Bitcoin.