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Investing.com -- Duke Energy has submitted an early site permit (ESP) application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a site near the Belews Creek Steam Station in Stokes County, North Carolina.

The submission, announced Tuesday, represents the culmination of two years of work and is part of the company’s strategic evaluation of new nuclear generation options to meet growing energy demands while minimizing costs and risks.

This marks Duke Energy’s first ESP application, which serves as a risk-mitigation strategy. The ESP process resolves environmental and site safety topics early in a project and confirms a site’s suitability for nuclear generation, potentially reducing delays during licensing and construction if the company proceeds with building new nuclear units in Stokes County.

"Nuclear energy has and will continue to play an essential role in powering communities in the Carolinas," said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president. "Submitting an early site permit application is an important next step in assessing the potential for small modular reactors at the Belews Creek site."

The ESP application is technology neutral, allowing Duke Energy to select specific reactor technology later in the development process. The application includes six potential reactor technologies: four small modular reactor designs and two non-light-water designs. Large light-water reactors, similar to the 11 units Duke Energy currently operates in the Carolinas, are not included in the permit application.

Duke Energy Chief Nuclear Officer Kelvin Henderson said, "We’re taking a strategic approach to new nuclear development that allows us to advance licensing activities while reducing risks and allowing technologies to mature."

While the company has not yet decided to build new nuclear units, obtaining an ESP provides future options for customers and communities. If further evaluation shows small modular reactor technology at the Belews Creek site offers the best value, Duke Energy plans to add 600 megawatts of advanced nuclear capacity by 2037, with the first small modular reactor becoming operational in 2036.

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Investing.com -- Nuburu Inc (NYSE:BURU) stock rose 7.2% in premarket trade on Tuesday after the high-performance blue laser technology company announced multiple strategic execution milestones expected in January 2026, including partnerships and acquisitions aimed at expanding its defense platform.

The company outlined plans to formalize its strategic partnership with Tekne S.p.A. in early January 2026, which includes executing a network contract governing joint industrial activities and transferring a 2.9% equity interest in Tekne to Nuburu Defense LLC. This partnership also involves a €13 million convertible shareholder loan, of which €1 million has already been advanced.

Nuburu also plans to increase its stake in Orbit S.r.l. above 20% in January 2026, which would give the company effective control of Orbit’s board and operations. The company intends to eventually acquire 100% of Orbit’s equity through the issuance of preferred shares, subject to stockholder approval.

Additionally, Nuburu Defense expects to complete the acquisition of Lyocon S.r.l. in January 2026. The company stated that Lyocon’s blue-laser business would complement Nuburu’s original operations while supporting advanced defense, additive manufacturing, and industrial applications.

The laser technology firm is also pursuing a joint venture with Maddox Defense Incorporated, targeting a signing by the end of January 2026. This joint venture would focus on dual-use UAV solutions and deployable additive-manufacturing capabilities for military customers.

"The beginning of 2026 is expected to represent a pivotal execution phase for NUBURU," said Alessandro Zamboni, Executive Chairman of NUBURU, highlighting the company’s transition from strategic planning to operational implementation as it transforms into an integrated Defense & Security Hub.

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Investing.com – Indonesia stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Infrastructure, Financials and Agriculture sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Jakarta, the IDX Composite Index gained 0.07%.

The best performers of the session on the IDX Composite Index were Chitose Internasional Tbk (JK:CINT), which rose 34.81% or 63.00 points to trade at 244.00 at the close. Meanwhile, Polychem Indonesia Tbk (JK:ADMG) added 25.97% or 47.00 points to end at 228.00 and PP Presisi Tbk PT (JK:PPRE) was up 24.64% or 34.00 points to 172.00 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Ulima Nitra PT (JK:UNIQ), which fell 14.83% or 62.00 points to trade at 356.00 at the close. Mustika Ratu Tbk (JK:MRAT) declined 14.78% or 85.00 points to end at 490.00 and Pudjiadi Prestige Tbk (JK:PUDP) was down 14.29% or 95.00 points to 570.00.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Jakarta Stock Exchange by 349 to 331 and 170 ended unchanged.

Shares in Chitose Internasional Tbk (JK:CINT) rose to 3-years highs; rising 34.81% or 63.00 to 244.00. Shares in Polychem Indonesia Tbk (JK:ADMG) rose to 3-years highs; rising 25.97% or 47.00 to 228.00. Shares in PP Presisi Tbk PT (JK:PPRE) rose to 3-years highs; up 24.64% or 34.00 to 172.00.

Crude oil for February delivery was up 0.12% or 0.07 to $58.15 a barrel. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Brent oil for delivery in March rose 0.10% or 0.06 to hit $61.55 a barrel, while the February Gold Futures contract rose 0.69% or 30.10 to trade at $4,373.70 a troy ounce.

USD/IDR was up 0.03% to 16,768.60, while AUD/IDR rose 0.08% to 11,236.74.

The US Dollar Index Futures was down 0.05% at 97.69.

Investing.com – U.S. stocks were lower after the close on Monday, as losses in the Basic Materials, Consumer Goods and Technology sectors led shares lower.

At the close in NYSE, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.51%, while the S&P 500 index fell 0.35%, and the NASDAQ Composite index fell 0.50%.

The best performers of the session on the Dow Jones Industrial Average were Walmart Inc (NASDAQ:WMT), which rose 0.72% or 0.81 points to trade at 112.55 at the close. Meanwhile, Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX) added 0.65% or 0.97 points to end at 150.99 and Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) was up 0.55% or 0.63 points to 114.19 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS), which fell 1.61% or 14.62 points to trade at 892.42 at the close. American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) declined 1.50% or 5.72 points to end at 375.33 and JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) was down 1.26% or 4.14 points to 323.77.

The top performers on the S&P 500 were Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) which rose 3.42% to 294.41, eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY) which was up 2.99% to settle at 87.76 and Verisk Analytics Inc (NASDAQ:VRSK) which gained 2.00% to close at 224.74.

The worst performers were Newmont Goldcorp Corp (NYSE:NEM) which was down 5.64% to 99.81 in late trade, Albemarle Corp (NYSE:ALB) which lost 3.62% to settle at 144.58 and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) which was down 3.27% to 459.64 at the close.

The top performers on the NASDAQ Composite were Republic Power Group Ltd (NASDAQ:RPGL) which rose 157.46% to 0.68, Brand Engagement Network Inc (NASDAQ:BNAI) which was up 108.75% to settle at 2.51 and Society Pass Inc (NASDAQ:SOPA) which gained 60.99% to close at 2.93.

The worst performers were Mereo BioPharma Group PLC ADR (NASDAQ:MREO) which was down 87.65% to 0.29 in late trade, Ultragenyx (NASDAQ:RARE) which lost 42.32% to settle at 19.72 and New Era Helium Inc (NASDAQ:NUAI) which was down 41.08% to 2.69 at the close.

Falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the New York Stock Exchange by 1724 to 1014 and 95 ended unchanged; on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, 2403 fell and 962 advanced, while 176 ended unchanged.

Shares in Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) rose to all time highs; gaining 3.42% or 9.74 to 294.41. Shares in Mereo BioPharma Group PLC ADR (NASDAQ:MREO) fell to all time lows; losing 87.65% or 2.03 to 0.29. Shares in Ultragenyx (NASDAQ:RARE) fell to all time lows; losing 42.32% or 14.47 to 19.72.

The CBOE Volatility Index, which measures the implied volatility of S&P 500 options, was up 4.34% to 14.19.

Gold Futures for February delivery was down 4.49% or 204.45 to $4,348.25 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in February rose 1.87% or 1.06 to hit $57.80 a barrel, while the March Brent oil contract rose 1.59% or 0.96 to trade at $61.20 a barrel.

EUR/USD was unchanged 0.01% to 1.18, while USD/JPY fell 0.34% to 156.04.

The US Dollar Index Futures was up 0.02% at 97.72.

Investing.com – Brazil stocks were lower after the close on Monday, as losses in the Basic Materials, Real Estate and Public Utilities sectors led shares lower.

At the close in Sao Paulo, the Bovespa fell 0.38%.

The best performers of the session on the Bovespa were Brava Energia SA (BVMF:BRAV3), which rose 4.01% or 0.64 points to trade at 16.62 at the close. Meanwhile, Magazine Luiza SA (BVMF:MGLU3) added 1.95% or 0.18 points to end at 9.43 and Cvc Brasil ON (BVMF:CVCB3) was up 1.93% or 0.04 points to 2.11 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (BVMF:CSNA3), which fell 2.51% or 0.23 points to trade at 8.93 at the close. Bradespar SA (BVMF:BRAP4) declined 2.34% or 0.48 points to end at 20.01 and Cogna Educacao SA (BVMF:COGN3) was down 2.49% or 0.08 points to 3.13.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the B3 Stock Exchange by 516 to 438 and 53 ended unchanged.

The CBOE Brazil Etf Volatility, which measures the implied volatility of Bovespa options, was down 1.91% to 26.13 a new 1-month low.

Gold Futures for February delivery was down 4.24% or 193.05 to $4,359.65 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in February rose 2.11% or 1.20 to hit $57.94 a barrel, while the March US coffee C contract rose 0.30% or 1.05 to trade at $351.30 .

USD/BRL was up 0.50% to 5.57, while EUR/BRL rose 0.47% to 6.56.

The US Dollar Index Futures was up 0.04% at 97.74.

Investing.com -- Mixed Martial Arts Group Ltd (NYSE:MMA) stock tumbled 10.7% Monday following the company’s announcement of a $3 million private placement of preferred stock.

The company, operating as MMA.INC, has entered into definitive securities purchase agreements with accredited investors to issue and sell 4,285,714 shares of Series A Preferred Stock at $0.70 per share. The private placement, led by American Ventures LLC with Donald Trump Jr. among the investors, is expected to close on December 30, 2025.

In connection with the offering, MMA also issued placement agent warrants to purchase 342,857 ordinary shares at an exercise price of $0.70 per share. Dominari Securities LLC acted as the exclusive placement agent for the transaction.

The company plans to use the proceeds to expand its platform and build on its Web3 ecosystem strategy, including activating its partnership with UFC GYM and capitalizing on the growth of its BJJLink gym software platform.

Additionally, MMA entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement with American Ventures, which agreed to purchase up to $20 million of ordinary shares from the company over time, subject to certain restrictions.

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