Author: Timothy St. John

Timothy St John is a seasoned financial analyst and writer, catering to the dynamic landscapes of the US and European markets. Boasting over a decade of extensive freelance writing experience, he has made significant contributions to reputable platforms such as Yahoo!Finance, business.com: Expert Business Advice, Tips, and Resources - Business.com, and numerous others. Timothy's expertise lies in in-depth research and comprehensive coverage of stock and cryptocurrency movements, coupled with a keen understanding of the economic factors influencing currency dynamics. Timothy majored in English at East Tennessee State University, and you can find him on LinkedIn.

Netflix Preparing to Purchase Warner Bros and HBO for $82 Billion

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Timothy St. John

Netflix (NFLX) has agreed to purchase Warner Bros. and its subsidiary studios, which include HBO and HBO Max, all to the tune of $82.7 billion.

A deal has been struck between two of the biggest entertainment companies in the world- Warner Bros and Netflix. The video streaming service plans to buy Warner Bros., but the deal will have to wait on regulatory approvals, since the deal may run afoul of antitrust legislation.

Even if the deal falls through because the government does not grant its approval, Warner Bros. still stands to make $5.8 billion as a breakup fee. Netflix management anticipates cost savings of $2-3 billion per year once the deal is finalized, as they would then not have to pay to license content from Warner Bros.

What Would Netflix Receive?

By purchasing Warner Bros. and everything that comes with it, Netflix would gain access to Discovery Global, which includes Discovery+. It would also gain ownership of the Bleacher Report, TNT Sports, CNN, and the entire DC Universe lineup of movies and television shows.

Netflix would also own the full library of HBPO and Warner Bros. titles, including The Sopranos, Big Bang Theory, and Wizard of Oz. Netflix management says they intend to keep the current slate of DC Universe and Warner Bros. theatrical releases that are scheduled for the next few years. For now, consumers should not expect a shakeup with the already announced lineup of films.

Netflix has now won a lengthy bidding war against Comcast and Skydance. At this time, Netflix is in exclusive negotiations with Warner Bros., and barring regulatory issues, the deal is expected to go through.

How the Deal Impacts Netflix

By owning Warner Bros. and its affiliated properties, Netflix will be taking on $82.7 billion of enterprise value, which has an equity value of $72 billion. These numbers include Warner Bros.’ debt.

Netflix stock was trading down 3.7% in premarket trading for Friday. Investors expect the deal to create tremendous debt for the company and to require extensive shuffling of management positions. The deal should be finished in the next year or year and a half, and the WBD stock transactions are valued at $27,75 per share. All WBD shareholders will be issued $23.25 per share in cash as well as $4.50 in Netflix shares for each share of WBD that they hold.

New Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Struggles at $92K Level

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Timothy St. John

Bitcoin finally climbed past $90K and is currently sitting at $91,010 (BTC/USD), but where does the cryptocurrency token go from here after weeks of bearish trends?

BTC moved as high as $94K this week and then backpedaled. The coin only briefly surged, but selling pressure was too high, and it is bearish once more. Should investors worry that Bitcoin may not reach a new high by the end of the year?

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There is one Bitcoin model that suggests the token should be close to $190K at this point in the year, but Bitcoin has been hit by hindering factors all year long, including high tariffs, Middle East conflict, a volatile stock market, and a lack of interest in cryptocurrency as a whole.

Bitcoin’s Investors Left in Droves in 2025

Why did so many Bitcoin account holders dump their coins this year? Many of them were whale investors who purchased their coins in 2025 but experienced extreme selling pressure and jumped ship. As Bitcoin struggled to maintain a high level, investors bailed, with numerous whales dumping their coins in November.

It appeared that investors were not willing to wait out the coin’s climb back up to tis October record high. Now, bitcoin faces incredible pressure from the bear market, as Bitcoin is underperforming compared to many of its rivals, like Ethereum (ETH) and Tron (TRX).

Bitcoin dipped to $83K at the start of the week, beginning December on a low note. Now that it has climbed above the $90K resistance level, however, its forward path has changed. There is room for the coin to make back some of its gains before the end of the year, but overall sentiment toward Bitcoin and the crypto market would have to change.

The market could be helped along over the next few days by Friday’s inflation data, the Federal Reserve policy decision on Wednesday, and the employment data late next week. If these factors work in Bitcoin’s favor, we could see a surge to $100K, and a move above that level would signal improved investor sentiment.

But looking at Bitcoin’s recent performance, we are doubtful the coin can hit a new high by the end of the year. It may surpass the $100K level and sit just above there as 2026 rolls in. The coin has simply struggled too long below that critical level to inspire much confidence in a year-end surge.

Anticipation for Friday Inflation Data Gives Stock Market Slight Boost

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Timothy St. John

On Friday, the stock market will receive a fresh round of inflation data. As the market prepares for new details, indices are up, with Nasdaq climbing 0.37%.

A new Federal Reserve rate cut could be coming soon and spur the market.

The S&P 500 is gaining 0.18% on Friday, with the Dow up 0,03%, rounding out the top three major U.S. stock indices. Stocks are slightly up for Friday as the market waits for new inflation data.

Tech stocks performed well on Thursday, coming out of a dip and experiencing less selling pressure as investors’ fears over an AI market bubble are allayed. Nvidia (NVDA) added 2.1% to its total, and Meta Platforms gained 3.4%.

Rate Cuts and Technology Stock Movement

The new inflation data could sway the Federal Reserve as to whether they should institute a new interest rate cut or not. Next week, the November payrolls data will be released, but by then, the Fed will have made its policy decision. That is scheduled for Wednesday, and the market may see a new rate cut by then.

Investors are hopeful that the Fed will cut rates again this year since inflation has remained relatively steady for the past few months. The data from the jobs market could push the Fed for a rate cut decision as well, since lowering the rate usually lifts the jobs market slightly. Unemployment in the United States has risen sharply since June of this year.

Technology stocks are rallying now, with Microsoft (MSFT) up 0.45% and Tesla (TSLA) gaining 1.74% for the day. These gains are significant, and they are accompanied by more from Nvidia, Meta, and others. Over the past few weeks, tech stocks have suffered as selling pressure skyrocketed.

Consumers were fearful that an AI market bubble was forming and would burst soon, but recently analysts have given investors hope that there may not be an impending crisis for this technology niche after all. It appears that the AI market is very healthy and that investment may slow down as profits catch up, which is happening for several major tech companies. That is evident by their recent earnings statements which show massive revenue and decreased development costs.

We anticipate further stock gains from key technology companies as we move through December, spurred by heavy shopping and end-of-year investment moves.

AMD Stock Dips as New BIOS Update Causes System Crashes

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Timothy St. John

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) released their new AGESA OI 1.2.8.9 BIOS update, and with reports of system crashes with the update, the company’s stock is down 0.10%.

New BIOS update from AMD creates system crashes.

The New AGESA update from AMD is rolling out slowly, and with it come some system crashes according to reports from users. The update was supposed to optimize the system and tune memory functions, but instead, users are reporting instantaneous system crashes.

Users are saying that the computer is not booting into the operating system and that boot repair utility usage causes crashes as well. The update has rolled out quickly, and that could be why, but AMD stock is down to $217 from its recent high of $225.

AMD Keeps AI Hopes Afloat

Despite fears that the artificial intelligence market will go bust sometime soon, AMD is well above its September stock market price of $161 per share and is benefiting from a surge among AI stocks this week. Nvidia (NVDA) is also up 2.18% for the day but has not performed as consistently as AMD for the past few months. In fact, Nvidia is almost back to its September level.

AMD announced its third quarter earnings on Thursday, disclosing that they brought in $9.2 billion in revenue. That is their highest earnings for a quarter and was well above the $8.74 billion expected. They also reported earnings per share of $1.20, beyond the $1.16 expected.

The company’s guidance is not significantly above those numbers, as they anticipate revenue of $9.6 billion for the fourth quarter. If they can beat their most recent record-setting quarter, though, they will solidify their position on the market and become an even stronger competitor for Nvidia.

AMD also exceeded their expected net income, earning $1.24 billion as opposed to the $771 billion they expected. The company is strongly dispelling worries that the artificial intelligence market is going to collapse soon, and despite their heavy investment into product development and AI tech, they are seeing incredible profits and revenue as well as year-to-year growth.

Tron Founder Justin Sun Rejoices Over 350 Million Accounts Milestone

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Timothy St. John

Tron (TRX) is up 1.49% for the day and has reached a milestone of more than 350 million accounts, a feat that took the cryptocurrency token eight years to accomplish.

Crypto token Tron has bucked some of the worst cryptocurrency trends this year.

Tron now has 350 million account holders and is up to $0.2835 (TRX/USD). The coin’s founder Justin Sun celebrated on X this week to commemorate the coin achieving the accounts milestone. The coin has grown substantially in the last year and has shot to the #8 spot on the cryptocurrency market cap rankings.

The on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain brought the milestone to Sun’s attention. The jump to surpass 350 million accounts happened after Tronscan showed that 261,000 new Tron accounts were created in just one day.

Tron’s Dominance and Forward Trajectory

Tron network usage has spiked significantly in recent weeks, with the company offering a very attractive low-fee stablecoin transfer option. It has dominated its ways through the rankings this year and has stayed stable overall for the last month.

Even with the wider cryptocurrency market becoming volatile in recent months, Tron has managed to gain 0.85% for the month. In the last week, it has gained 1.49% and is on track to climb higher in the coming days.

Over the last year, Tron reached an all-time high and came back down, but it is much higher now than when it started the year off. This bodes well for its future prospects, and the coin has subverted expectations by climbing the rankings quickly and then holding onto its position. Its movement proves that its skyrocketing popularity is not a fluke.

Throughout 2025, Tron has performed better than a large portion of the cryptocurrency market and has at times outperformed Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other leading crypto tokens. In September, a relatively bearish month for the crypto market, Tron pulled in $1.42 million in a single day. That same day, Ethereum and Solana combined did not equal Tron’s revenue.

We anticipate Tron will finish the year strong and will continue to push its way higher in the crypto rankings as its popularity increases. At a time when Bitcoin is struggling, Tron could be an appealing alternative with more earning potential over the short term.

Fed Rate Cut Hope Strengthens and Keeps Stock Market Steady

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Timothy St. John

The stock market is enjoying a small boost from the hope that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates once again next week at their upcoming policy meeting.

Numerous tech stocks are experiencing strong growth today.

Stocks climbed slightly on Wednesday and remained elevated on Thursday morning as investors expectantly waited for news of a Fed rate cut. That cut is set at an 89% probability of passing, according to the CME FedWatch. Analysts and investors will be watching the job market data closely to see if that key factor is changing ahead of next week’s Fed policy meeting.

When the job market is weakening, the Fed is more likely to issue a rate cut, especially when inflation is not increasing significantly. The inflation rate for the United States rose to 3.0% in September, up from 2.9% but below the expected 3.1%. It has held steady since then, and that creates the kind of economic environment where the Fed is very likely to issue a rate cut.

Stock Market Indices Remain Almost Flat

There is only a little movement from the major U.S. stock market indices for Thursday morning. They have held onto their gains from the previous day and are slightly up today. The Dow Jones rose 0.12% while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.05%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.06%.

Among the biggest gainers today are technology stocks, which have been having a volatile few weeks. Tesla (TSLA) and Nvidia (NVDA) both climbed today, adding 1.45% and 1.22%, respectively. The stock market has treated AI stocks in particular with erratic behavior, but tech stocks have started to rally this week.

The AI market may not be in the bubble that some analysts supposed it was. Instead, it may instead be in an air pocket. Savita Subramanian, who heads up the U.S. equity and quantitative strategy for Bank of America, said that the market is not in a bubble and is in a place where spending capital is happening faster than revenue is coming in.

The problem with the market recently is that there have been billions poured into investment and development and not nearly enough profit to make up for the investment loss. That may catch up with the market so that it slows down and development becomes less important. At some point, companies are going to start worrying more about profits. It is the investors who are worried about that right now, which is why the AI market has suffered stock decline recently.

Natural Gas Continues Strong Rally and Achieves Three-Year High

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Timothy St. John

Natural gas prices hit $4.95/MMBtu on Wednesday, marking a 3-year high for the U.S. market and now up substantially from the2025 low point back in October.

Europe is helping the U.S. gas market along by boycotting Russian gas. Now, with colder weather forecasts coming in and increased gas usage in the winter season, gas prices are up 65% from their October low.

Gas prices are expected to continue to rally through the end of the year thanks to increasingly colder weather and greater demand that is simply part of the season. The last EIA reading showed that gas utilities pulled out 11 billion cubic feet of gas from the second to last week in November. This unexpected withdrawal has helped spur gas prices higher as the oversupply problem starts to fade away.

Extended Gas Rally May Not Slow Down

The U.S. Henry Hub gas futures have shot up since September closed off this year. They have risen 40% in that time, and price growth has outpaced even the early 2025 rally from January to March.

Prices may remain high as colder weather sets in, and forecasts are showing that colder weather is expected to dominate through the next couple of months. Utilities will work to keep costs down but will have to pay up anyway for necessary natural gas supplies to meet the demand of their customers.

Back in January, the price of natural gas rose to only $3.50, and the current rally could easily hit $5.00 very soon. The last time we saw that benchmark was back in 2022. Even though there is still ample supply of natural gas throughout the United States, utilities are dipping deeper into those reserves than expected due to multiple cold fronts and higher demand for heating. We may see the rally extend for weeks if not months from here.

If the price of gas futures moves beyond $5.00, it might level out at that point. The market is likely to equalize then and pull back against rising prices when supply is still so abundant. We anticipate the price will soon pass that important level but will not move much past it.

Nvidia Lost Most of Its Recent Gains and AI Sentiment Remains Mixed

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Timothy St. John

On Tuesday, Nvidia (NVDA) stock shot up from $179 per share to $185- a gain of 3.3%, which was quickly followed on Wednesday with a drop of 0.48%.

Despite tremendous growth already this year, Nvidia still has excellent stock growth potential.

Nvidia has held onto only some of its gains from its recent surge, and the company’s stock prices remain volatile in a market that is not sure what the future of artificial intelligence holds for businesses that are heavily invested in it.

Over the past year, Nvidia has gained 31%, which is great, but the stock is below its 2025 high of $207. That means it has room to grow soon but also means that the stock has not held onto some of its recent gains.

Is Nvidia Beating the AI Bubble Fears?

Recently Nvidia released its third quarter financial report, and they beat Wall Street predictions and forecasted a strong coming quarter. That caused their stock to rise by 2.1%, but Nvidia has had more than a dozen stock increases larger than that over the past year.

The company has been shifting toward more of a focus on artificial intelligence and accelerated computing, blazing a trail through these rapidly growing markets. Of course, investor sentiment over AI as a market has been mixed at best in recent weeks.

Investors and analysts both fear that a market bubble is forming and that the AI market will collapse, but quarterly earnings reports do not show signs of market shrinkage yet. Nvidia likely put some of those fears to rest when it posted the most recent quarterly earnings statement. They reported $57.01 billion in revenue for the quarter, which is up 62.5% from the previous year’s revenue.

The AI market is still going strong, and many companies are jumping on board for fear that they will miss out on the next big tech development. AI stocks dipped through much of November as sentiment toward the AI market rapidly shifted.

Some analysts were reported as saying that the AI market bubble is already here but is at no risk of bursting soon. That appears to be the situation at the moment, with Nvidia and many other AI-focused companies performing well lately. The market is still excellent for AI ventures, and even if sales start to decline soon, the market is worth somewhere around $300 billion right now. It is expected to grow to more than $3 trillion by 2033.

Stocks Rise for Wednesday, But Investors Should Expect a Downturn

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Timothy St. John

The Dow Jones rose 0.37% on Wednesday, leading a slightly bullish market, with the Nasdaq up 0.05% and the S&P 500 adding 0.17%, but analysts say a decline is anticipated.

Stocks are climbing now, even tech stocks, but it may not last.

Stock indices are all positive for the U.S. stock market, but that may not last long. The day started out with a dip from Tuesday’s numbers until the indices finally managed some gains by the afternoon. Some analysts have suggested that the bull market may be topping out.

This is perhaps why we have seen the stock market dwindle in the past few weeks. All three major indices reached record highs through September and October and then maintained those highs for some of November. Fears over the job market and the future of the AI market pulled stock values down throughout November, and December has started off with a slight downturn.

Why Expect a Decline?

The problem with an extended bull market is that values simply climb too high and too quickly, and that may be what has happened with the current market. Throughout September, which is usually a low month for the stock markets, all three indices- the Nasdaq, the Dow, and the S&P 500- reached record highs multiple times.

It was only a matter of time before those market indices fell. This is why after weeks of declining values through November and a rocky start to December, analysts say that the stock market will not hold onto its gains.

We have seen the AI market and tech stocks take a big hit recently, but some of those stocks have started to bounce back. Tesla (TSLA) is up another 3.31% for Wednesday and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) added another 0.94% to its stock price for the day. Not all tech stocks are in decline, but we may be entering a period when the wider market begins to slip into bearish territory.

Several indicators point to a rising stock market that is almost out of control and unexpectedly bullish. One of those, the Hulbert Stock n=Newsletter Sentiment shows that market sentiment is extremely positive. This tells us that the market indices are close to topping out and should be expected to draw back soon, perhaps ending December in the red.

Tesla Stock Is “Overvalued,” Says Renowned Investor Michael Burry

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Timothy St. John

Back in 2008, Michael Burry predicted the housing market crash, and now he is assessing Tesla (TSLA) stock as “ridiculously overvalued.”

How much longer can Tesla stock keep climbing if it is overvalued?

Burry is an investor that other investors look to for market predictions, and he says that Tesla’s market capitalization is not valued at the proper level right now. He also said that Elon Musk’s $1 trillion payout plan is not helping the situation.

Stock for the electronic vehicle manufacturer Tesla is valued at $432 per share, up 0.64% from the previous day. Their stock has been climbing for days, part of a wider market shift, and they even managed to sidestep the Monday decline that swept much of the stock market.

Tesla Performance and Burry’s Prediction

Tesla approved a payment plan for its CEO Musk last month whereby he will receive $1 trillion if he can grow the company substantially and according to fixed goals over the next few years. If Musk can meet those criteria, then the company will make far more than they are paying him.

Musk is betting on himself, and Burry is betting against Tesla. He says that the company issues stock-based compensation for its employees and does not use buybacks to offset. Add that to the Musk payout agreement, and Tesla could be in trouble.

Tesla has had an erratic year, plagued initially by numerous reports that its electric vehicles were selling at a far lower rate than the previous year and lower than its competitors in many markets. The company has managed to turn things around somewhat with the launch of the robotaxi service in Texas and California. They plan to extend their service to other areas very soon.

Tesla has also talked up its new Optimus android, which would serve in the workplace and in the home to perform a variety of tasks. These have gone into early production already, and they utilize the latest in Tesla’s AI programming that is also used in the company’s electric vehicles and in a variety of other applications.

Tesla is one of several major companies that is under pressure right now due to fears over the collapse of the AI market. The company has invested substantially in the technology and is utilizing it with most of its product and service offerings. Despite fears that the AI market will crumble in the near future, Tesla is backing the technology more than ever, and Musk is playing up its role in future Tesla projects.

Tesla stock is up only marginally from its 2025 start of $394 per share. The company did recover from an early stock crash in March and has kept its gains since then. However, with Burry calling the stock overvalued, the company may be headed for another slump.

They have not released a new EV in a while, and that has kept their sales from approaching those of many of their competitors, but Tesla may not need to push that aspect of their business. With the robotaxi service doing well and other ventures in the pipeline, the company may start to shift its focus if it sees that the car sales market is shrinking for them.