Federal Reserve Rate Cut, Space AI & Coca-Cola’s CEO Shake-Up!

Money Masters' Market Pulse Week 50

December 12, 2025

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Dear Money Master,

Welcome to this week’s financial roundup! The Federal Reserve pushed through a divided rate cut, sparking uncertainty about what comes next for borrowing, inflation, and hiring. At the same time, Coca-Cola announced a leadership shake-up, naming Henrique Braun as its next CEO as beverage giants battle slowing demand.

In tech, the future jumped ahead as Nvidia-backed Starcloud trained the first-ever AI model in outer space, marking a breakthrough that could redefine global computing. Meanwhile, Australia imposed the world’s first nationwide under-16 social media ban, shaking the entire tech industry. And in markets, Cisco finally broke its dot-com-era stock record after 25 years,

On the earnings front, Costco beat expectations, Oracle surprised with a major EPS beat, and Cracker Barrel continued struggling as it faces fallout from its rebranding missteps.🌍💼

📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - December 12th, 2025

🌍 Economics:

  1. Coca-Cola Appoints Henrique Braun as Next CEO 🍾

    Braun will take over on March 31 as James Quincey becomes executive chairman, signaling continuity as beverage giants navigate slower soft-drink demand. Braun will also be nominated to the company’s board. Read More

  2. Fed Cuts Rates to 3.5%–3.75% in Divided Vote 🏦

    The quarter-point cut marks the lowest level since 2022, prioritizing labor market support. Three dissents highlight uncertainty around the future path of monetary easing. Read More 

  3. Thrive Market Drops All Alcohol, Goes Fully Non-Alcoholic 🍹

    Thrive will eliminate alcohol from subscriptions and replace it with 100+ zero-proof options, aligning with rising wellness trends and shifting consumer preferences, according to CEO Nick Green. Read More

💻 Technology:

  1. Cisco Sets New All-Time High After 25 Years 📈

    Shares closed at $80.25, surpassing the dot-com-era record of $80.06 from March 2000, renewing investor confidence in Cisco’s role powering global networking infrastructure. Read More

  2. Nvidia-Backed Starcloud Trains First AI Model in Space 🛰️

    The company’s Starcloud-1 satellite runs Google’s Gemma LLM on an Nvidia H100 GPU, 100x more powerful than any previous space-deployed compute-pioneering orbital data centers. Read More

  3. Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s 🇦🇺

    Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, and Snapchat must enforce age checks using inference, facial estimation, or ID verification, the world’s first nationwide under-16 ban. Read More

💹Earnings:

  1. Oracle Posts Big EPS Beat but Misses Revenue Target 💼

    Q2 adjusted EPS came in at $2.26 vs. $1.64 expected, though revenue slightly trailed forecasts. Net income nearly doubled YoY as Oracle guided for up to 21% revenue growth next quarter. Read More

  2. Cracker Barrel Revenue Falls 5.8% Amid Brand Struggles 🍳

    Both restaurant and retail comps missed expectations, though losses were narrower than forecast. Management says cost-saving initiatives are underway as the brand works to recover from its failed rebrand. Read More

  3. Costco Tops Q1 Expectations With Strong Membership Growth 🛒

    EPS beat at $4.50 with $67.31B in revenue, fueled by increased membership signups and fee hikes in the U.S. and Canada. Younger shoppers continue flocking to the warehouse model. Read More

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