Bitcoin is on pace for its worst monthly performance since May, but exchange-traded fund investors are still plowing money toward products that track the cryptocurrency's futures.
The $ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO.US)$ has taken in more than $40 million so far in December, its third straight monthly infusion. Similarly, investors have added $6.5 million to the $Valkyrie Bitcoin and Ether Strategy ETF (BTF.US)$ since the end of November,...

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By Ander
Hey, mooers! Here are things you need to know before the opening bell:
- Stock futures were muted early Wednesday morning after the major averages rebounded from a three-day losing streak spurred by fears about the omicron Covid variant.
- Higher prices, a worker shortage and a revitalized labor movement are bringing about the return of pay increases tied to inflation, known as cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs.
Market Snapshot
Stock futures were muted early Wednesday morning after the major averages rebounded from a three-day losing streak spurred by fears about the omicron Covid variant.
Futures on the $Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI.US)$ slipped 27 points, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ futures slipped 9 points and $Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC.US)$ futures slipped 54 pionts.
Top News
U.S. to distribute free at-home tests to fight Omicron
President Biden also outlines other measures to combat the rapidly spreading variant, saying, "We have to do more. We have to do better-and we will."
Turkey rolls out economic rescue plan, reversing Lira's spiral
Turkey's currency mounted a dramatic, partial reversal from a monthslong collapse after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a rescue plan to encourage Turks to put their money back into the lira.
Surging inflation has workers demanding bigger raises
Higher prices, a worker shortage and a revitalized labor movement are bringing about the return of pay increases tied to inflation, known as cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs.
Maersk to buy LF Logistics for around $3.6 billion
The shipping giant has agreed to buy LF Logistics for around $3.6 billion including lease liabilities, a move that would give the ocean shipping giant a network of warehouses. $A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S Unsponsored ADR (AMKBY.US)$
Sony Group india unit, Zee Entertainment to merge
An Indian unit of $Sony (SONY.US)$ and Zee Entertainment Enterprises said they agreed to merge in a bid to meet growing consumer demand for entertainment content and drive shareholder value.
SoftBank finalizing $4 billion Loan From Apollo-Led Group
The deal shows the Japanese conglomerate's ravenous need for cash and Apollo Global Management's push into lending, a territory traditionally dominated by banks.
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The S&P 500 may replicate its 1997-1999 rally
The first U.S. Bitcoin ETF marked the crypto funds market explosion in 2021
Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey are talking about "Web3"
BlackBerry 3Q sales fall from year ago, but top expectations
Key Events This Week
Source: CNBC, Dow Jones Newswires, Bloomberg

According to Nasdaq RTAT data, $Apple (AAPL.US)$, $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$, $Tesla (TSLA.US)$ had the most trading activity from retail traders last week. All of them have positive sentiment, which means retail traders bought more than sold.
Also, the board market index $Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ.US)$, $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$, $ProShares UltraPro QQQ ETF (TQQQ.US)$ had positive sentiment.
Retail traders sold much of $Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$, $AMC Entertainment (AMC.US)$, and $Lucid Group (LCID.US)$, as these stocks had negative sentiment.
*Cumulative activity score: the higher the score, the more money flow in and out the stocks for the week.
*Positive sentiment: buy > sell, the stock has a net inflow.
*Negative Sentiment: sell > buy, the stock has a net outflow.

A short squeeze can occur when a heavily shorted stock rises in value instead of falling. Short sellers could be looking to close out their position and can face a loss if they have to buy back the shares they initially borrowed at a higher price.
Here is a look at Fintel's top five short squeeze candidates for the week of Dec. 20.
$Petros Pharmaceuticals (PTPI.US)$ $iSpecimen (ISPC.US)$ $Reliance Global Group (RELI.US)$ $Vallon Pharmaceuticals (VLON.US)$ $Longeveron (LGVN.US)$
Mooers, let's look for the next $GameStop (GME.US)$or $AMC Entertainment (AMC.US)$.

By Julianna
Hey, mooers! Here are things you need to know before the opening bell:
- Stock futures climbed in early morning trading Tuesday following a broad Monday sell-off amid fears about the fast-spreading Covid omicron variant.
- $Micron Technology (MU.US)$ shares surged in the extended session Monday after the memory-chip maker forecast an outlook and reported earnings that topped Wall Street estimates.
Market Snapshot
Stock futures climbed in early morning trading Tuesday following a broad Monday sell-off amid fears about the fast-spreading Covid omicron variant.
Futures on the $Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI.US)$ gained 214 points, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ futures rose 30 points and $Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC.US)$ futures added 133.5 pionts.
Market Temperature
Read more: Market Temperature (12/21)
Top News
Stock futures stabilize amid Omicron uncertainty
U.S. stock futures inched higher, suggesting Wall Street indexes would stage a partial rebound after Omicron fears dragged crude and share prices lower.
U.S. sets 55-mile-a-gallon fuel-efficiency standard for 2026 models
The Biden administration raised fuel-efficiency standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks, saying the new standards will reduce pollution and save consumers billions of dollars at the gas pump.
Turkey's borrowing costs soar as crisis enters new phase
The lira's dizzying fall is amplifying concerns among investors and economists that Turkey's heavily dollarized financial system could be headed for a banking crisis. The currency has lost more than half its value this year, wiping out much of Turks' savings and triggering sporadic protests.
U.S. leading economic indicators jump in November - signaling growth momentum will continue into next year
The U.S. leading economic index rose a sharp 1.1% in November, the Conference Board said Monday.
Nike's supply crunch stunts growth again
The sneaker giant $Nike (NKE.US)$'s quarterly revenue edged higher but declined in China, Asia Pacific and Latin America as factory closures cut into inventory.
P&G recalls somePantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences dry shampoos
$Procter & Gamble (PG.US)$ The voluntary recall, linked to benzene detected in aerosol propellant, also affects dry conditioners.
Micron stock rallies as strong data-center sales drive outlook, earnings
$Micron Technology (MU.US)$ shares surged in the extended session Monday after the memory-chip maker forecast an outlook and reported earnings that topped Wall Street estimates as data-center sales proved to the company's strongest growth sector.
Oracle's Larry Ellisontargets health cloud with $28.3 billion bid for cerner
The U.S. software company $Oracle (ORCL.US)$ calls Cerner an "anchor asset" for its healthcare ambitions.
Moderna says Covid-19 booster dose works against Omicron in lab tests
A booster dose of $Moderna (MRNA.US)$'s Covid-19 vaccine showed signs of working well against the Omicron variant, with the latest lab results suggesting people who are boosted may have good protection against the strain.
Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine approved by EU
$Novavax (NVAX.US)$'s vaccine has been recommended for use by the European Medicines Agency, marking the first endorsement by a major regulator of a shot that uses an established vaccine technology.
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Trader sent $30 billion into the dip and this time got bruised
EV stocks tumble after Manchin rejects Biden's climate and social plan
ETF industry booms as 445 debut in 2021
Weekly Retail Trading Trends | AAPL, NVDA, and TSLA had the most fund inflow
Elon Musk: Web3 seems more like a 'marketing buzzword' than a reality
Key Events This Week
Source: CNBC, Dow Jones Newswires, Bloomberg

On the bright side, we won’t have people going on paid leave during a labor shortage! Now is the time to incentivize hard work!
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