Bitcoin price remained in a tight range on the final trading day of the year, capping a year in which it underperformed other assets like gold and the stock market.

Mark Mahaney – a senior Evercore ISI analyst – has named his top internet stock picks for 2026, highlighting opportunities across both large-cap and small/mid-cap names.

China’s economy closed the year with a modest improvement in momentum, as official data showed factory activity expanding in December for the first time since March, offering a positive surprise to markets and economists.