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European banks will soon be offering crypto services to their customers in the EU, according to Spanish crypto exchange Bit2Me.

(Reuters) -Oil prices are likely to be constrained near $70 a barrel in 2025 as weak demand from China and rising global supplies are expected to cast a shadow on OPEC+-led efforts to shore up the market, a Reuters monthly poll showed on Tuesday. The survey of 31 economists and analysts predicted that Brent crude would average $74.33 per barrel in 2025, down from a forecast of $74.53 in November, marking an eighth straight downward revision. The global benchmark Brent crude has averaged around $80 a barrel so far this year and was poised for a 3% yearly decline on weakening demand stemming from top importer China.

An air of caution lingered over markets on Thursday as Donald Trump's impending return to the White House - and his plans for hefty import tariffs, tax cuts and immigration restrictions - set the tone for the new year. With just over two weeks until the U.S. President-elect's Jan. 20 inauguration, investors were bracing for unpredictability in Trump's economic agenda and what that would mean for the global economy. Trump's talk of tariffs in excess of 60% on imports of Chinese goods has coincided with central government pledges of proactive policies to promote growth this year, muddying the outlook for an economy that has struggled for momentum.

Shares in AI chipmaker Nvidia will be in the spotlight ahead of a presentation by CEO Jensen Huang scheduled for next Monday at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Watch these key chart levels.

Amazon (AMZN), the e-commerce and cloud giant, saw an outstanding performance in 2024, reaching an all-time high of $233. Gaining 50%, Amazon outpaced its benchmark indices, including the S&P 500 (SPX), which rose 23%. The key question is whether Amazon’s growth momentum will persist in 2025. The answer, I believe, is a resounding yes, fueled by a resurgence in AI-driven AWS growth, a well-diversified business model, generative artificial intelligence opportunities, and robust cash flow expansio

The S&P 500 ended 2024 with a gain of 23%. These were the top performing stocks in the benchmark index.

Looking for a top dividend stock to add to your portfolio as we head into 2025? How about energy giant Exxon Mobil (XOM)? I’m bullish on the $466.5 billion energy giant based on its compelling and realistic plan for increasing earnings and cash flow over the medium term, its attractive dividend yield and strong history as a dividend stock, and its modest valuation. Additionally, Wall Street analysts believe shares have potential upside of nearly 25% over the next 12 months. Tried and True Divide