Mars Just Swallowed Kellanova, Boeing Falls Behind, & Nvidia Chip Smuggling Scandal!

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This week brings major news from different industries. Mars has officially secured final regulatory approval to acquire Kellanova, reshaping the global snacking landscape. Meanwhile, Boeing’s jet deliveries plunged 17%, widening its gap with Airbus. In Washington, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared the U.S. economy on track for a surprisingly strong 3% GDP growth year, defying shutdown fears and forecasting momentum into 2026.

On the national security front, federal prosecutors revealed a $160 million smuggling network trafficking restricted Nvidia AI chips to China, underscoring intensifying tech tensions. And in Silicon Valley, pressure continues to mount on Oracle as its AI-driven infrastructure spending and massive OpenAI deal spark new debt concerns. OpenAI itself made headlines by hiring Slack CEO Denise Dresser as its Chief Revenue Officer, signaling aggressive commercial expansion.

Earnings this week saw Campbell post weaker sales, GameStop delivered a dramatic profit surge, and Casey’s reported double-digit EPS growth, raising its outlook.🪙💼

📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - December 10th, 2025

🌍 Economics, Finance, & Retail:

1. Mars Wins Final Approval for Kellanova Acquisition 🥨

   The company now shifts focus to integrating Kellanova’s workforce and products, aiming to build a larger global snacking powerhouse with broader consumer reach and a stronger innovation pipeline. Read More

2. Boeing November Deliveries Drop 17%, Trail Airbus 📉

   Deliveries fell to 44 jets, including 32 of the 737 Max. While Airbus hit 72 planes, Boeing also shipped six 787 Dreamliners, supporting major expansion plans for TAAG Angola Airlines. Read More

3. Treasury Secretary Bessent Sees +3% GDP Growth for 2025 💬

   Strong holiday spending and back-to-back quarters of 4% growth set the stage for a solid year-end, with the administration projecting 3% real GDP growth despite political turmoil and shutdown risks. Read More

💻 Technology:

1. Oracle’s AI-Heavy Spending Raises Debt Concerns Ahead of Earnings ⚠️

   Investors want clarity on how the company will finance aggressive cloud build-outs, especially following its massive $300B compute deal with OpenAI set to ramp in 2027. Read More 

2. OpenAI Hires Slack CEO Denise Dresser as Chief Revenue Officer 🤝

   Dresser, a longtime Salesforce executive, will steer global revenue and enterprise strategy as OpenAI scales its commercial operations at a rapid pace. Read More

3. U.S. Cracks $160M Nvidia Chip Smuggling Network to China 🚫💻

   Authorities arrested two businessmen, uncovering attempts to export restricted Nvidia H100 and H200 chips. A Houston firm and its owner have already pled guilty as part of the wider investigation. Read More

💹Earnings:

1. Campbell’s Q1 Sales Down 3% as EPS Drops to $0.65 🥫

   Margins softened across categories, though the company strengthened its partnership with La Regina by buying a 49% stake. Full-year guidance remains unchanged. Read More

2. GameStop Swings to $77M Profit as SG&A Costs Fall Sharply 🎮

   Lower expenses and asset gains boosted profitability, while cash reserves surged to $8.8B. The company also reported crypto holdings worth over $519M. Read More

3. Casey’s EPS Jumps 14% on Strong Inside Sales & Fuel Margins ⛽

   Inside sales climbed 3.3% and fuel profits rose nearly 21%, prompting an updated FY26 outlook after a robust performance across key categories. Read More

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