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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.

Bank of America (BAC) Stock: What to Know Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Bank of America (BAC) Stock: What to Know Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Date: December 25, 2025 Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) heads into Friday’s December 26, 2025 session with a rare mix of catalysts: a holiday-thinned trading backdrop, a dividend payment date, and a market still digesting the Federal Reserve’s late-2025 rate cuts—while investors look ahead to Bank of America’s Q4 earnings in mid-January. Below is what matters most before the bell, based on the latest company updates, major-market developments, and current analyst expectations. Key takeaways for BAC stock before Friday’s open 1) Where Bank of America stock stands heading into Dec. 26 As of the last U.S. trading day (Dec.
26 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) Before Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: Warner Bros Deal Fallout, Financing Moves, Earnings Date, and Wall Street Targets

Netflix Stock (NFLX) Before Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: Warner Bros Deal Fallout, Financing Moves, Earnings Date, and Wall Street Targets

U.S. markets reopen Friday, Dec. 26, after the Christmas holiday, with Netflix in focus following its $82.7 billion agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Netflix last traded at $93.64 after a holiday-shortened session. Investors are watching the deal’s financing, including a $59 billion bridge loan, and expect regulatory review to extend into late 2026.
26 December 2025
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Palantir (PLTR) Stock: Key News, Earnings Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Palantir (PLTR) Stock: Key News, Earnings Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

U.S. stock markets reopen for a full session on Friday, Dec. 26, after the Christmas closure. Palantir last traded near $194, close to its recent breakout level, following a Q3 report showing $1.181 billion in revenue and $0.18 GAAP EPS. The company guided Q4 revenue above analyst estimates. Trading may be volatile due to lighter post-holiday liquidity.
26 December 2025
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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets reopen Friday, Dec. 26, after the Christmas holiday. Johnson & Johnson shares last traded near $207.78, up 0.6% from the previous close, with recent sessions marked by low volume. The company faces renewed legal pressure after a Baltimore jury ordered it to pay over $1.5 billion in a talc case, with J&J planning to appeal. Over 67,000 talc-related lawsuits remain unresolved.
26 December 2025
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Christmas Supermarket Opening Times 2025: What’s Open in the UK and Ireland on Boxing Day, and What Happens Before New Year

Christmas Supermarket Opening Times 2025: What’s Open in the UK and Ireland on Boxing Day, and What Happens Before New Year

Most major UK supermarkets are closed on Christmas Day 2025. On Boxing Day, Friday, 26 December, more chains than usual are staying shut or operating reduced hours, with Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, and Co-op open in many locations but Aldi, M&S, and many Waitrose stores closed. Tesco Boxing Day hours are typically 9am–6pm, with some Express sites open later. Store opening times vary by region and store type.
26 December 2025
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Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA): Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA): Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. stock markets reopen for a full session on Friday, Dec. 26, after the Christmas holiday. Mastercard shares last traded at $579.45, near their 52-week high, following news of a dividend increase to $0.87 per share and a new $14 billion buyback. The company also faces fresh legal scrutiny over card fees and continues to expand into digital payments and AI-enabled commerce.
26 December 2025
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Business Class Upgrades 2025: Qatar Airways Qsuite, Singapore Airlines and the New Seat Race Reshaping Premium Travel

Business Class Upgrades 2025: Qatar Airways Qsuite, Singapore Airlines and the New Seat Race Reshaping Premium Travel

Qatar Airways’ Qsuite and Singapore Airlines’ new business-class cabins are drawing attention on December 25, 2025, as airlines push for more privacy, better sleep, and work-friendly features. Fully enclosed suites, advanced bedding, and flexible layouts now define top-tier business class. Airlines are also expanding paid upgrade options and experimenting with new “middle premium” cabins.
26 December 2025
Hooters Comeback 2025: CEO Neil Kiefer Says Many Locations Served the Wrong Wing Sauce for 20 Years After Bankruptcy Reset

Hooters Comeback 2025: CEO Neil Kiefer Says Many Locations Served the Wrong Wing Sauce for 20 Years After Bankruptcy Reset

Hooters CEO Neil Kiefer said 110 recently acquired restaurants had not used the original wing sauce for about 20 years, serving a substitute instead. The company’s new owners are restoring the original recipe and standardizing operations as part of a turnaround plan. Renewed media coverage on December 25 put the sauce issue at the center of Hooters’ comeback efforts.
26 December 2025
Mark Zuckerberg Reportedly Gifts Noise-Canceling Headphones to Palo Alto Neighbors as 11-Home Compound Construction Drags On

Mark Zuckerberg Reportedly Gifts Noise-Canceling Headphones to Palo Alto Neighbors as 11-Home Compound Construction Drags On

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has given noise-canceling headphones to neighbors in Palo Alto amid ongoing frustration over years of construction tied to his expanding multi-home compound, according to IBTimes UK. Residents have reported persistent noise, blocked access, and increased security presence as work continues on Zuckerberg’s properties in the Crescent Park area.
26 December 2025
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Oracle Stock (ORCL) Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025: TikTok Deal Tailwinds, AI Capex Fears, and Wall Street’s Next Read

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025: TikTok Deal Tailwinds, AI Capex Fears, and Wall Street’s Next Read

Oracle shares closed at $197.49 on Dec. 24, down 43% from their 52-week high. NYSE and Nasdaq will operate normally Dec. 26, despite a federal closure order. Oracle faces scrutiny over AI data-center spending and its role in TikTok’s new U.S. joint venture, as investors weigh cash burn against contract backlog.
26 December 2025
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Azul S.A. Stock (AZULQ) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Share Offering Details, Dilution Risk, and What to Watch

Azul S.A. Stock (AZULQ) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Share Offering Details, Dilution Risk, and What to Watch

A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved Azul S.A.’s restructuring plan on December 12, 2025. Azul’s NYSE-traded ADSs were suspended in May and now trade over-the-counter as AZULQ, with shares in Brazil unaffected. The stock closed near $0.15 on December 24 after sharp volatility. American Airlines and United Airlines have agreed to invest up to $300 million.
26 December 2025
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Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock: Key News, Catalysts, Forecasts and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock: Key News, Catalysts, Forecasts and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) heads into the Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 U.S. market open with investors balancing two powerful forces: policy-driven price pressure on GLP‑1 drugs and pipeline-driven growth potential that keeps Lilly at the center of the obesity and diabetes mega-trend. Because Christmas Day (Dec. 25) is a market holiday and Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) was an early close, the next “real” price discovery for LLY happens when trading resumes Friday morning—often with thinner holiday-week liquidity that can exaggerate moves. New York Stock Exchange Below is what matters most—the latest headlines, what Wall Street is forecasting, and
26 December 2025
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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B, BRK.A) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B, BRK.A) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares closed at $500.51 and Class A at $750,763.34 before the holiday break. Investors are watching the stock as U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26, following news that Greg Abel will become CEO on Jan. 1, 2026. The company holds record cash and continues to shift its portfolio, recently adding a stake in Alphabet and reducing Apple exposure.
26 December 2025
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Tesla Stock (TSLA) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Robotaxi Momentum, Delivery Forecasts, and the Regulatory Risks Investors Are Watching

Tesla Stock (TSLA) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Robotaxi Momentum, Delivery Forecasts, and the Regulatory Risks Investors Are Watching

Tesla shares closed at $485.40 on Dec. 24, with investors watching the $500 mark as U.S. markets prepare to reopen Dec. 26. Analysts have trimmed Q4 delivery forecasts to around 415,000–435,000 vehicles, below consensus, citing weaker U.S. demand after EV tax credits ended. Tesla’s estimated U.S. sales dropped 23% year-over-year in November. Regulators are increasing scrutiny of Autopilot and FSD marketing.
25 December 2025
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Minneapolis Update (Dec. 25, 2025): Milkjam Owners Buy Former Young Joni Building as Teen Arrested in Thomas Avenue North Homicide

Minneapolis Update (Dec. 25, 2025): Milkjam Owners Buy Former Young Joni Building as Teen Arrested in Thomas Avenue North Homicide

The former Young Joni restaurant building in Northeast Minneapolis has been sold for $2.6 million to an entity managed by Saed Wadi, co-owner of Milkjam Creamery and World Street Kitchen. Plans for a new restaurant at the site are underway. Separately, police continue investigating a deadly North Minneapolis shooting that ended with a 17-year-old in custody.
25 December 2025
Broadcom (AVGO) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, and Analyst Outlook Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, and Analyst Outlook Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Broadcom shares last traded near $350.22 ahead of the Dec. 26 U.S. market reopen, down from a Dec. 9 peak of $414.61. The company reported Q4 revenue of $18.015 billion, up 28% year over year, and guided Q1 revenue to $19.1 billion, topping consensus. Management warned gross margins may fall as AI revenue grows, citing a potential 100 basis-point decline.
25 December 2025
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Montage Technology Class A stock slides — traders now fixate on its Hong Kong debut

Montage Technology Class A stock slides — traders now fixate on its Hong Kong debut

8 February 2026
Montage Technology’s Shanghai-listed shares fell 2.74% to 163.54 yuan Friday, extending losses before its Hong Kong debut. The company priced its H-share sale at HK$106.89, raising about HK$6.90 billion. Hong Kong’s public tranche was 707 times subscribed. In grey market trading, shares traded around HK$152.5, 43% above the offer price.
Suzhou TFC Optical (300394.SZ) stock: 3 signals to watch before China’s short, pre-holiday week

Suzhou TFC Optical (300394.SZ) stock: 3 signals to watch before China’s short, pre-holiday week

8 February 2026
Suzhou TFC Optical closed up 0.4% at 252.97 yuan Friday after heavy trading and sharp swings, ranking as the No. 2 most-traded Shenzhen stock via Stock Connect. Margin financing and securities lending fell, with net margin selling of 419 million yuan. Shanghai and Shenzhen markets will close Feb. 16–23 for the Spring Festival. The company expects 2025 net profit to rise 40–60% year-on-year.
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