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Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Global Stock Markets on Dec. 25, 2025: Thin Christmas Trading, Asia Mixed, Gulf Slips — and the 2026 Outlook Turns to AI and Rate Cuts

Global Stock Markets on Dec. 25, 2025: Thin Christmas Trading, Asia Mixed, Gulf Slips — and the 2026 Outlook Turns to AI and Rate Cuts

Global stock markets are spending Christmas Day in “low-liquidity mode,” with most major Western exchanges shut and investors leaning on the final full sessions of the year for direction. The tone is broadly constructive: U.S. equities headed into the holiday at fresh record closes, while parts of Asia traded mixed-to-firmer in thin volumes. Meanwhile, Gulf equities eased as softer oil prices pressured the region’s heavyweight energy-linked markets. Reuters With calendars thinned out and year-end positioning largely done, the conversation has shifted quickly from “what happened” in 2025 to “what could break” or “what could extend” the rally in 2026—especially around
25 December 2025
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 25, 2025): S&P 500 and Dow End Christmas Eve at Record Highs as 2026 Outlook Turns to AI, Earnings, and Fed Rate Cuts

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 25, 2025): S&P 500 and Dow End Christmas Eve at Record Highs as 2026 Outlook Turns to AI, Earnings, and Fed Rate Cuts

NEW YORK — December 25, 2025. Wall Street is closed for Christmas Day, but the story investors are taking into the holiday is anything but quiet: U.S. stocks left off at fresh records, the “Santa Claus rally” window has begun, and strategists are already sketching a 2026 roadmap built around three swing factors—artificial intelligence investment, corporate profit growth, and the Federal Reserve’s next moves on rates. New York Stock Exchange The timing matters. With trading paused, markets are in “reflection mode”—digesting where prices ended the final full session before year-end positioning accelerates and before the calendar flips into a U.S.
25 December 2025
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Dow Jones Industrial Average Holds Record Close as Wall Street Closes for Christmas: DJIA Santa Rally Watch, Fed Rate-Cut Bets, and 2026 Outlook

Dow Jones Industrial Average Holds Record Close as Wall Street Closes for Christmas: DJIA Santa Rally Watch, Fed Rate-Cut Bets, and 2026 Outlook

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is spending Christmas Day at a fresh record—even though U.S. stock markets are shut today, Thursday, December 25, 2025. The blue-chip Dow Jones index last traded in Wednesday’s shortened Christmas Eve session, when it rose 288.75 points (0.60%) to close at an all-time high of 48,731.16. Reuters That record close is more than a holiday headline. It’s a snapshot of what has defined the market’s late-2025 push: a renewed bid for AI-linked names, resilient (if uneven) U.S. data, and a steady drumbeat of debate about how far the Federal Reserve will go with rate
25 December 2025
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Costco Stock (COST) After Hours Today: Analyst Upgrade, Price Targets, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Costco Stock (COST) After Hours Today: Analyst Upgrade, Price Targets, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. equity markets are closed today, Thursday, December 25, for Christmas, which means there’s no “closing bell” session to react to fresh headlines. Instead, Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) investors are heading into Friday’s reopen (December 26) digesting the last trading action from the holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session—and a cluster of analyst commentary and valuation debates that surfaced on December 25. Reuters Costco stock price check: where COST stands “after hours” Because the market didn’t trade today (Dec. 25), the most current pricing is still tied to Wednesday, Dec. 24: In that shortened session, COST traded between $858.35 and $876.00,
25 December 2025
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AbbVie (ABBV) Stock on Dec. 25, 2025: After-Hours Check, Today’s Headlines, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26 Open

AbbVie (ABBV) Stock on Dec. 25, 2025: After-Hours Check, Today’s Headlines, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26 Open

Dec. 25, 2025 (Thursday) is Christmas Day in the U.S. — and that matters because there was no regular trading session and no closing bell today. U.S. stock markets were closed for the holiday, with the last regular session ending early on Wednesday, Dec. 24. NASDAQ Trader So if you’re checking AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) “after the bell” on Dec. 25, what you’re really looking at is the latest available post-close/extended-hours pricing from Dec. 24, plus any fresh news/analysis published today that could influence sentiment when the market reopens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. Reuters ABBV’s latest price: last close (Dec.
25 December 2025
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Bank of America Stock (BAC) After Hours Today (Dec. 25, 2025): What to Know Before the Market Opens Tomorrow

Bank of America Stock (BAC) After Hours Today (Dec. 25, 2025): What to Know Before the Market Opens Tomorrow

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) is heading into Friday’s reopening session with a key wrinkle: U.S. stock markets were closed today, Thursday, Dec. 25, for Christmas, so there was no “after-the-bell” price action in the usual sense. The most recent “close” investors can anchor to is Wednesday’s Christmas Eve early-close session. New York Stock Exchange That matters because BAC is sitting near fresh highs, liquidity is thin in holiday weeks, and the next wave of catalysts (rates, bank regulation, and the Q4 earnings runway) can move large-cap financials quickly when volume is light. Below is what’s happening with Bank
25 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) After Hours on Christmas Day 2025: Latest Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26

Netflix Stock (NFLX) After Hours on Christmas Day 2025: Latest Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26

U.S. stock markets are closed today, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, for Christmas Day, so there is no official closing bell or “after-hours” session happening tonight. The most recent tradable reference point for Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is Wednesday’s shortened session (Dec. 24)—when U.S. markets closed early ahead of the holiday. NASDAQ Trader That doesn’t mean NFLX is “quiet.” Instead, investors are heading into Friday’s reopen with a fresh stack of deal-related developments, a new company-issued warning tied to a mini‑tender offer, and ongoing debate about Netflix’s long-term strategy as it pursues the biggest entertainment transaction in years. Below is what
25 December 2025
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Palantir Stock (PLTR) After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday

Palantir Stock (PLTR) After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday

U.S. markets are dark today for Christmas Day, which means there was no new closing print for Palantir Technologies (PLTR) on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025—and no “after-the-bell” catalyst to digest in the usual sense. The next key moment for PLTR shareholders is Friday’s reopening on Dec. 26, when normal trading resumes and post-holiday liquidity (often thin) can amplify moves in momentum names. New York Stock Exchange Even with the holiday pause, the Palantir story hasn’t stopped moving. Today’s coverage and data updates revolve around (1) where the stock last traded in Wednesday’s shortened session, (2) what investors are reading into
25 December 2025
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Johnson & Johnson Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 25, 2025): JNJ Holds Near $208 — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 26

Johnson & Johnson Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 25, 2025): JNJ Holds Near $208 — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 26

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is in an unusual “after the bell” setup today: there is no U.S. closing bell on Dec. 25 because the New York Stock Exchange is closed for Christmas Day, following a scheduled early close on Wednesday, Dec. 24. New York Stock Exchange+1 That means the most relevant read for investors heading into Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 is the last available close and after-hours quote from Dec. 24, plus the headline risks that can hit the tape while markets are shut. Where JNJ stock stands heading into Friday’s open Last regular-session close (Dec. 24):$207.78, up about
25 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: The Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Market Open

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: The Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Market Open

Dec. 25, 2025 is Christmas Day in the U.S. — and that matters if you’re checking Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) “after the bell.” There was no closing bell today because U.S. equity markets are closed for the holiday. The last actionable “after-hours” read for XOM comes from Wednesday, Dec. 24, when markets ran a shortened session into the holiday. NASDAQ Trader Below is what investors should know heading into Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, when Wall Street is scheduled to return to a full regular trading day (even though the federal government is closed that day under a White House
25 December 2025
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Mastercard (MA) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Know Before the Market Opens Tomorrow

Mastercard (MA) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Know Before the Market Opens Tomorrow

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) didn’t have a “closing bell” today, December 25, 2025—U.S. markets were closed for Christmas. The most recent official pricing for MA comes from Wednesday’s holiday-shortened session (Dec. 24), when U.S. exchanges closed early and then shut completely for the holiday. Raymond James So what matters “after the bell” on Dec. 25? For Mastercard investors, it’s about where MA last settled, what (if anything) moved in after-hours on Christmas Eve, and which headlines and data points could shape sentiment when trading resumes tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 26. Below is a complete, investor-focused briefing—built around the latest available pricing,
25 December 2025
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Azul S.A. Stock (AZULQ / AZUL54) After the Holiday: What Investors Need to Know Before Markets Open Dec. 26, 2025

Azul S.A. Stock (AZULQ / AZUL54) After the Holiday: What Investors Need to Know Before Markets Open Dec. 26, 2025

Dec. 25, 2025 (Thursday) was a pause day for trading—but not for the story around Azul S.A., the Brazilian airline in the middle of a high-stakes recapitalization and Chapter 11 restructuring. With U.S. and Brazilian exchanges closed for Christmas Day, there was no “after the bell” reaction in the usual sense. The next real test comes tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, when liquidity returns and investors react to the latest restructuring mechanics, equity issuance terms, and ticker/quotation changes. Below is what matters most going into the next market open—and why headlines and price screens can be misleading right now if
25 December 2025
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Visa Stock (V) on Dec. 25, 2025: Where Shares Stand After the Holiday Pause — and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26 Market Open

Visa Stock (V) on Dec. 25, 2025: Where Shares Stand After the Holiday Pause — and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26 Market Open

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) didn’t get a true “after-the-bell” moment today because U.S. stock markets were closed for Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025). Still, investors are heading into Friday’s reopen (Dec. 26) with a fresh set of catalysts to weigh: Visa’s own holiday spending read, a new 8-K tied to litigation escrow funding, and a steady drumbeat of debate over card-network fees and competition. Below is a full, up-to-date rundown of Visa stock’s latest available price, the most important Visa headlines hitting screens this week, and the key checks to make before the opening bell on Dec. 26. Visa
25 December 2025
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Walmart Stock (WMT) After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: What to Know Before Markets Reopen Friday

Walmart Stock (WMT) After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: What to Know Before Markets Reopen Friday

Dec. 25, 2025 — Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) isn’t seeing a traditional “after-the-bell” move today because U.S. equity markets are closed for Christmas Day. The next actionable read for investors is what happened in the holiday-shortened session on Wednesday, Dec. 24, plus any late headlines that could shape sentiment before the market reopens Friday, Dec. 26. Nasdaq Below is a detailed recap of Walmart stock’s latest trading, the key news that hit on Dec. 25, and the catalysts that matter most going into the next opening print. Is Walmart stock trading today (Dec. 25)? Here’s the holiday reality On Christmas
25 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock After Christmas 2025: Where Shares Stand After the Last Close and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26 Market Open

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock After Christmas 2025: Where Shares Stand After the Last Close and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26 Market Open

U.S. markets are dark on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)—which means there is no “closing bell” for JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) today. The most relevant “after the bell” snapshot investors are looking at is actually the last completed session and its after-hours print from Wednesday, Dec. 24, a holiday-shortened trading day. NASDAQ Trader Below is what matters most for JPM stock heading into Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, when U.S. stock exchanges are scheduled to reopen for a full trading day—despite federal offices being closed that date. Reuters JPM stock “after hours” today: the latest actionable price is
25 December 2025
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Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Holiday Pause, GLP‑1 Catalysts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26

Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Holiday Pause, GLP‑1 Catalysts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26

Updated: Thursday, December 25, 2025 — U.S. exchanges are closed for Christmas Day, so the latest “after-hours” read for Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) reflects trading following Wednesday’s holiday-shortened session. New York Stock Exchange Eli Lilly shares finished the most recent session at $1,076.98 after the early close on Dec. 24, then hovered just above that level in thin extended trading, with after-hours quotes clustering around $1,077–$1,078. StockAnalysis With the market reopening Friday, Dec. 26, investors are heading into the next trading day with a familiar setup for Lilly: strong momentum and premium valuation on one side, and a
25 December 2025
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Tesla Stock After Hours on Christmas Day: TSLA Holds Near $485 — Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26 Open

Tesla Stock After Hours on Christmas Day: TSLA Holds Near $485 — Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26 Open

December 25, 2025 — Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock is “after the bell” in a slightly unusual sense today: U.S. markets are closed for Christmas Day, so there is no fresh closing print on Dec. 25. The last bell rang on Christmas Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 24) during a holiday-shortened session, and Wall Street reopens for a full trading day on Friday, Dec. 26. Nasdaq With TSLA sitting near recent highs, investors are heading into Friday’s open focused on three overlapping storylines: (1) regulatory risk and safety scrutiny, (2) an intensifying “Q4 deliveries reality check,” and (3) Tesla’s robotaxi/autonomy narrative that
25 December 2025
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Meta Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 25, 2025): WhatsApp AI Antitrust Order, Wall Street Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Meta Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 25, 2025): WhatsApp AI Antitrust Order, Wall Street Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Date: December 25, 2025 (U.S. Christmas holiday)Company: Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) Meta stock doesn’t have a “closing bell” print today — because U.S. stock markets are closed for Christmas Day. The next full trading session is Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, which means investors are heading into tomorrow’s open with one fresh catalyst breaking while the tape was dark: an Italian antitrust order tied to WhatsApp and rival AI chatbots. Nasdaq Below is what META investors should know after the last available after-hours update — and what’s most likely to matter when the market reopens Friday morning. Meta stock price
25 December 2025
Amazon Stock (AMZN) After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: Latest AWS, AI, and Zoox Headlines to Know Before Friday’s Market Open

Amazon Stock (AMZN) After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: Latest AWS, AI, and Zoox Headlines to Know Before Friday’s Market Open

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) goes into the day-after-Christmas session with a slightly unusual setup: U.S. markets are closed today (Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025) for Christmas Day, so there is no “closing bell” price action to digest tonight. Instead, investors are carrying forward the last trade from Wednesday’s holiday-shortened session, when AMZN last changed hands around $232.38. Nasdaq That matters because the next meaningful repricing for Amazon stock will likely happen at the open on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, when normal liquidity returns and any Christmas Day headlines can finally be reflected in price. Nasdaq Why “after the bell” is different
25 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26 Market Open

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26 Market Open

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) doesn’t have a traditional “after the bell” trading update today—because the U.S. stock market is closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, for Christmas Day. New York Stock Exchange That said, investors still have plenty to digest before the next full session begins tomorrow (Friday, December 26, 2025)—especially after a holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session that pushed major U.S. indexes to record highs and kicked off the market’s seasonal “Santa Claus rally” window. Reuters Below is where Microsoft stock left off, the most important Microsoft and market headlines circulating today (Dec. 25), what analysts are forecasting for 2026,
25 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company forecast 2026 capital spending would jump to $200 billion, up more than 50% from 2025. The drop came as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales up 14% to $213.4 billion and operating income at $25 billion. Trading in Amazon was volatile, with 179 million shares changing hands.
Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

7 February 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.
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