Here's a recap of some of the top headlines from the Dow Jones Newswires, covering a range of industries and developments as of December 25, 2025, at 7 PM ET:
- Goldman Sachs's Private Credit Struggles with Soured Bets: The company's BDC stock and value have been declining, indicating potential challenges in managing its private credit portfolio.
- Nike's Classic Brand Revival Hit by Trademark Issue: The iconic Total 90 line, central to Nike's World Cup strategy, faces a setback as the company failed to renew its trademark rights.
- Saks Clients' Complaints Precede $400,000 Scam Accusation: The 'Fashion Whisperer' continued styling wealthy clients despite early concerns about unexplained charges on their credit cards.
- Nvidia Licenses Groq's AI Tech for Growing Demand: The startup's AI technology is now licensed by Nvidia, with CEO and staff joining the company in a non-exclusive deal.
- Tesla Under U.S. Regulatory Investigation for Model 3 Door Defects: The NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation is probing issues affecting over 179,000 Model 3 cars.
- BP Sells Castrol Lubricants Unit to Stonepeak for $8 Billion: This move aims to boost BP's fortunes after its renewable energy shift.
- Sanofi Acquires Vaccine Maker Dynavax for $2.2 Billion: Sanofi's acquisition addresses setbacks with experimental drugs, seeking new growth avenues.
- Sapporo Sells Real Estate to KKR-PAG Consortium for $3 Billion: The Japanese beer maker's real estate subsidiary is now under new ownership.
- Italy Orders Meta to Allow Rival AI Chatbots on WhatsApp: The order aims to ensure access to WhatsApp for Meta's AI competitors during an ongoing investigation.
- General Motors and U.S. Probe Air Bag Rupture in Recalled Pickup: An airbag malfunction in a recalled GMC Sierra led to injuries, prompting a joint investigation.
- 2025 Media Business Changes: A Glimpse into 2026 Turbulence: The year's events, including the Warner Bros. battle, hint at potential challenges ahead for the media industry.
- Bitcoin Miners' New Side Hustle: AI-Ready Data Centers: Bitcoin-mining ETFs have surged due to miners' pivot to AI, despite bitcoin's decline.
- Alibaba: China's AI Leader and Next Frontier for Nvidia and AMD: Alibaba's rise as a Chinese AI leader positions it as a key player for tech giants.
- Fidelity Contrafund's Will Danoff's Transition: Legendary manager Will Danoff is stepping down, with co-managers taking over the massive fund.
- Waymo's Software Update Post-San Francisco Power Outage: The self-driving car startup is updating its software to improve navigation during power outages.
