Business Roundup: Dec 21 - United States (5 stories)

Here is your Weekly summary for Business & Finance across United States for Mon 15th December - Sun 21st December 2025

This week, Wall Street Week reflects on 25 years of market evolution, highlighting the resilience of capitalism through significant events like the Y2K scare and the pandemic. This retrospective underscores the ongoing adaptability of financial systems amid unprecedented challenges.

In a notable legal victory, Telecom Italia secured a €1 billion payout from the Italian government, marking a significant financial boost for the telecom giant. This ruling could influence future government contracts and regulatory frameworks in Italy.

Elon Musk's 2018 Tesla pay package has been reinstated by the Delaware Supreme Court, concluding a lengthy legal dispute. This decision not only restores Musk's $56 billion compensation but also raises questions about corporate governance and board independence.

Meanwhile, a German pension fund is questioning the reliability of private market ratings after suffering over €1 billion in losses. This skepticism reflects broader concerns about valuation practices in private markets, potentially impacting investor confidence in this asset class.