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Colby Droscher

Colby Droscher reports on breaking financial news and market-moving catalysts at Unusual Whales. He previously served as Editor-in-Chief of Literally Media's Ent. Brands (Cracked, eBaum’s World, and Cheezburger) and as GM of Mediafeed’s O&O brands.

Nike Stock Plunges 10% After Q2 Beat as Tariffs and China Bite

Nike Stock Plunges 10% After Q2 Beat as Tariffs and China Bite

Yesterday, December 18, 2025, Nike published its fiscal second-quarter results for FY2026. $12.43 billion, a slight increase from the prior year and above Wall Street’s expectations. Earnings per share of $0.53 also topped estimates, even though they were down a third from a year ago. But these

CoreWeave Stock Sinks – What’s Behind Today’s Dip?

CoreWeave Stock Sinks – What’s Behind Today’s Dip?

What happened today Shares of CoreWeave (Nasdaq: CRWV) continued their slide today (December 16, 2025). In mid‑day New York trading, the stock hovered around $69 per share, which was about 4% lower than its previous close. The investor‑relations page reports heavy trading volume with more than 17 million

Why Pfizer (PFE) Stock Is Trending – December 16, 2025

Intraday snapshot (Dec 16 2025, 11:49 AM ET) – Pfizer shares traded around $25.23, down roughly 4.5% from the prior close, with the session range so far at $24.92–$26.50. The decline reflects investor reaction to fresh guidance and recent news around obesity‑drug partnerships. Big

November 2025 Jobs Report – Unemployment Climbs to 4.6%, Highest Since 2021

November 2025 Jobs Report – Unemployment Climbs to 4.6%, Highest Since 2021

A muted rebound after the government shutdown The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) finally published its November 2025 Employment Situation report today (December 16, 2025) after the agency was forced to cancel October’s release during a 43‑day federal government shutdown. The report is unsettling on two

Michael Burry tweet criticizing Nvidia’s stock buybacks and stock-based compensation.

Michael Burry Calls Out Fair-Value Risk at NVIDIA After $112.5 B Buyback Claim

What’s Going On: Burry Forces a Spotlight on NVIDIA’s Capital Allocation Michael Burry, famed for his “Big Short” call, is now publicly challenging NVIDIA’s capital-allocation practices. He claims NVIDIA has spent approximately $112.5 billion on share buybacks — a figure he argues signals overvaluation and possible structural

Japan Drops $135B Stimulus Bomb — What Markets & Options Traders Should Watch

Japan Unveils Massive Stimulus Package Japan’s government approved a ¥21.3 trillion (approx. $135.4 billion) fiscal stimulus—the largest since the pandemic—aimed at reviving growth, easing inflation pressure, and bolstering national investment. The breakdown: ~¥17.7 trillion in spending + ~¥2.7 trillion in tax cuts. Measures include