Record Butter Consumption and Dairy Growth Signal Major Shift in U.S. Dietary Trends

Washington, Wednesday, 17 December 2025.
Data released on December 16, 2025, reveals a historic shift in U.S. consumer behavior, with per-capita butter consumption reaching a record 3.08 kg in 2024. This surge in demand for traditional fats accompanies significant growth in yogurt and cottage cheese, validating an $11 billion industry investment in expanded manufacturing capacity. These figures signal a stabilizing market for producers and offer critical insights for investors, as Americans decisively pivot back toward wholesome, full-fat dairy products over alternatives.

Atlanta Fed President Warns Central Bank Credibility Is at Risk as Inflation Persists

Unemployment Reaches Four-Year High as Delayed Data Reveals Sharp October Job Losses

Crypto Stocks Plunge as Bitcoin Enters Deep Bear Market Territory

Recessions Double the Long-Term Cost of Losing a Job

Hidden Inventory and Finance Risks Trigger Securities Fraud Suits Against CarMax and James Hardie

New York, Wednesday, 17 December 2025.
Hagens Berman has initiated class-action lawsuits against CarMax and James Hardie, alleging both firms concealed critical operational risks—specifically regarding auto finance instability and inventory loading—that precipitated stock crashes of up to 44%. Investors face imminent deadlines to petition as lead plaintiffs.

Wells Fargo Forecasts Costco Special Dividend for Early 2026

Hagens Berman Investigates Multiple Companies After Fraud Allegations Trigger Major Stock Crashes

Kraft Heinz Appoints Steve Cahillane CEO to Steer Upcoming Corporate Split

Ellomay Capital to Sell Controlling Stake to Nofar Energy in $310 Million Deal

Trump Schedules Prime-Time Address as Economic Questions Mount

Washington D.C., Tuesday, 16 December 2025.
President Trump addresses the nation Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. EST, aiming to pivot the narrative toward future economic prosperity despite recent labor market cooling. With unemployment rising to 4.6% and holiday spending projected to dip, the stakes are high for the administration to clarify its 2026 agenda. Markets are particularly attentive to potential updates on the controversial tariff-funded dividend program, as fiscal 2025 duty revenues surged to over $215 billion. This speech marks a strategic effort to stabilize sentiment ahead of a pivotal midterm election year.

Internal Emails Reveal FBI Warned DOJ of Insufficient Evidence for Mar-a-Lago Raid

Civil Rights Pioneer Barbara Rose Johns Replaces Robert E. Lee in US Capitol Statuary Collection

Trump Files $10 Billion Defamation Suit Against BBC Over Edited January 6 Footage

Chief of Staff Wiles Signals Executive Instability and Critiques Musk

US Designates Colombia's Clan del Golfo a Terrorist Group, Freezing Assets

Washington, Tuesday, 16 December 2025.
This administrative action freezes assets and criminalizes support for Colombia’s largest cartel, creating immediate compliance risks for businesses and complicating the group’s active peace negotiations in Qatar.

Terror Investigation Confirms Islamic State Ideology in Bondi Beach Massacre

Venezuela Blames US for Cyber Attack on State Oil Company Amid Export Stoppage Reports

Hong Kong Convicts Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai in Landmark National Security Ruling

Chile Shifts Right with Kast Victory, Drawing Global Investor Attention

Spielberg Unveils Disclosure Day Trailer Marking a Strategic Return to Sci-Fi Blockbusters

Los Angeles, Tuesday, 16 December 2025.
Spielberg returns to the UFO genre with Disclosure Day, reuniting with writer David Koepp for a June 2026 release that capitalizes on modern UAP discourse to drive theatrical engagement.

Merriam-Webster Names 'Slop' 2025 Word of the Year, Highlighting Digital Economy Strain

Son of Filmmaker Rob Reiner Arrested on Murder Charges Following Parents’ Deaths in Los Angeles

Broncos Clinch Playoff Berth as Bo Nix Powers 11th Consecutive Win

Homicide Investigation Launched Following Discovery of Two Bodies at Rob Reiner’s Brentwood Estate