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Business Bible Headlines: December 22 @ 8:00AM ET

This is a Business Bible News Headlines for Monday December 22 at 8:06 AM Eastern Time, Business Bible News where Daily News meets Daily Principle. In today’s business headlines, European markets are anticipated to open in negative territory as the short trading week approaches. CNBC reports that investors are cautious ahead of the holiday break, with concerns about the economic outlook influencing market sentiment. In a notable development, Uber and Lyft are set to trial robotaxis in the UK in partnership with China's Baidu. This collaboration aims to explore the potential of autonomous vehicles in urban settings, enhancing transportation options for consumers. The Financial Times highlights the stock market winners and losers of 2025, providing insights into the companies that have performed well this year and those that have struggled. Additionally, Binance has been under scrutiny as it allowed suspicious accounts to operate even after a plea agreement with US authorities in 2023. This raises ongoing concerns regarding regulatory compliance in the cryptocurrency space. In overseas trading, the Nikkei leads the way with a move of 875 points. In US markets, the S&P 500 is up 59 points to 6,834, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 180 points to 48,132, and the Nasdaq Composite is up 301 points to 23,307. The 10 year Treasury yield is at 4.15. In commodities, Brent Crude is up $1 to $57 per barrel, and gold is up $87 to $4,448 per ounce. In sports news, NBC Sports covers an intriguing new angle of an interaction between NFL player DK Metcalf and a fan, captured by a spectator's cellphone during a game. The footage adds a fresh perspective to the fan experience at NFL stadiums. In entertainment news, Variety reports that "Avatar: Fire and Ash" has powered to $345M globally in its box office debut, while "Zootopia 2" has hopped to $1.27B. Today's Daily Principle is ECONOMICS, specifically dealing with Recession. This principle is found in Genesis 41–30. The verse reads: "After that, there will be seven years of famine, and all the good years will be forgotten, because the famine will ruin the country." This principle serves as a reminder of the cyclical nature of economies, where periods of prosperity can be followed by downturns. Understanding this gives businesses the foresight to prepare for potential economic challenges, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and resilience in business operations. Learn more at businessbible.com where Daily News meets Daily Principle.