Squawk Pod 5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 12/1/2025
Dec 1, 2025
President Trump has made a choice for the next Federal Reserve chair, sparking speculation without revealing the name. Meanwhile, Disney's 'Zootopia 2' smashes records, raking in over $550 million globally. A data breach at South Korea's Coupang has compromised information from millions of customers, raising security concerns. On a different note, UnitedHealth Group plans to divest its final South American business for a staggering $1 billion. Stay tuned for these fast-paced insights into the market!
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Trump Has Picked A Fed Nominee
- President Trump said he has selected his choice for the next Fed chair but did not name the person.
- Markets may react to uncertainty until the administration announces the nominee.
Zootopia 2 Breaks Animated Box-Office Records
- Disney's Zootopia 2 earned $156 million domestically over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend.
- The film surpassed $550 million globally, marking the best debut ever for an animated movie.
Massive Data Breach Hits Coupang
- South Korean police are probing the country's worst data breach in over a decade at e-commerce site Coupang.
- Data from more than 33 million customers was leaked, raising major privacy and security concerns.