U.S. holiday sales top ₹90 lakh crore | Nomura says AI boom isn’t a bubble | Silver turns ‘critical’ | Startups delay IPOs in the U.S.

On Vested Shorts: U.S. holiday sales cross $1T for the first time, Nomura’s top tech fund says the AI boom is far from a bubble, Washington declares silver a “critical” metal, and startups in the U.S. raise billions while staying private.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions