The current status of mortgage rates today presents a high-stakes, confusing picture for American homebuyers and existing homeowners. On December 11, 2025, the national average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage settled at approximately 6.27%, with the APR slightly higher at 6.34%. This rate remained elevated despite the Federal Reserve’s third consecutive interest rate … Read more
The Oracle stock Price is currently reeling from a volatile market reaction, plunging by over 13% in premarket trading on December 11, 2025. This sharp sell-off was triggered by Oracle’s Fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report (released December 10, 2025), which revealed a double-edged reality. While the company’s long-term AI potential remains massive, the near-term financial … Read more
The recent announcement that IBM has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Confluent, Inc. for $11 billion has put Confluent stock (CFLT) front and center in financial headlines. This massive all-cash deal, offering $31 per share to Confluent shareholders, represents a significant premium and immediate liquidity event. The acquisition is not just a major transaction … Read more