Khadija Saeed

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

AutoZone Stock (AZO) After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

AutoZone Stock (AZO) After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) finished the holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session with a modest dip—and very little after-hours drama—leaving investors with a familiar question heading into the next trading day: is this just quiet end-of-year tape action, or another sign that the post-earnings reset is still playing out? Here’s what happened to AutoZone stock after the bell on December 24, 2025, the most relevant news and analyst updates published today, and what matters before the next time U.S. markets reopen. AutoZone stock price after the bell: where AZO ended on Dec. 24 AutoZone stock closed at $3,456.02 on Wednesday, Dec. 24,
Verizon Stock (VZ) After Hours Today: Christmas Eve Close, Fresh Analysis, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Verizon Stock (VZ) After Hours Today: Christmas Eve Close, Fresh Analysis, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) finished the holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session (Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025) higher, then eased slightly in after-hours trading as liquidity thinned into the holiday break. With U.S. stock markets closed on Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25), the more practical “next open” for Verizon shares is Friday, Dec. 26, 2025—and investors will be weighing a mix of broad-market momentum, dividend-driven demand, and several fresh pieces of analysis published today. Below is what happened after the bell today, what the latest news and research highlighted, and what to keep on your radar before trading resumes. Verizon stock price
25 December 2025
PayPal Stock (PYPL) After Hours Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Shares Close Higher on Christmas Eve—What to Know Before Markets Reopen

PayPal Stock (PYPL) After Hours Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Shares Close Higher on Christmas Eve—What to Know Before Markets Reopen

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) ended the holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session modestly higher, then eased slightly in after-hours trading—an unsurprising pattern given thin liquidity and the broader market’s calm, record-setting close. PYPL finished regular trading at $60.04, up $0.63 (+1.06%), after moving between $59.31 and $60.14 intraday on volume of roughly 5.49 million shares.In extended trading, PayPal shares were $59.95 at 5:00 p.m. ET, down $0.09 (-0.15%) from the regular-session close, according to Public.com’s after-hours feed. Public First, an important calendar note: “Tomorrow” (Dec. 25) the U.S. stock market is closed Because Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 is Christmas Day, U.S.
25 December 2025
Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Latest Price Action, Today’s News & Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Latest Price Action, Today’s News & Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) ended the holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session modestly higher, then eased slightly in post-close trading as liquidity thinned across U.S. markets. AMAT closed at $260.78 on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 (the regular session ended early at 1:00 p.m. ET). The stock finished up roughly 0.21% on the day, with a tight intraday range and notably light volume. StockAnalysis+1 In after-hours, AMAT dipped to about $260.21 as of 4:59 p.m. ET, according to widely followed consolidated quote feeds—down roughly 0.22% versus the regular-session close. StockAnalysis One key “tomorrow” note: U.S. markets are closed on Thursday, Dec. 25,
McDonald’s Stock (MCD) After Hours Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Price Holds Near $313 After Early Close — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

McDonald’s Stock (MCD) After Hours Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Price Holds Near $313 After Early Close — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) finished the Christmas Eve session higher and then traded essentially flat in after-hours action, as investors navigated a holiday-shortened trading day and a broader market that continued to drift toward record territory. MCD closed at $313.33, up $2.49 (+0.80%), after the U.S. stock market ended early at 1:00 p.m. ET for Christmas Eve. In after-hours trading, the stock was $313.30 (-$0.03, -0.01%) as of 4:53 p.m. ET, signaling little immediate change in sentiment once the regular session ended. Yahoo Finance+1 Below is what investors should know about McDonald’s stock after the bell on Dec. 24, 2025,
25 December 2025
Target Stock (TGT) After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Moved Shares After the Bell—and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Target Stock (TGT) After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Moved Shares After the Bell—and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) finished the holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session higher and then traded essentially flat after the closing bell, as investors digested fresh holiday-spending reads and positioned into the final stretch of the year. Target stock after the bell today (24.12.2025): the numbers that matter Target shares closed up 2.36% at $96.53 on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, after trading between $94.18 and $96.60 during the regular session. Volume was about 3.28 million shares, reflecting the thin liquidity typical of a pre-holiday trading day. StockAnalysis In after-hours trading, TGT was $96.47 at 5:00 p.m. ET, down $0.06 from the regular-session
25 December 2025
US Delays New China Chip Tariffs Until 2027 as Trump-Xi Truce Holds

US Delays New China Chip Tariffs Until 2027 as Trump-Xi Truce Holds

December 24, 2025 — The U.S. is moving to penalize what it calls China’s “unfair” push to dominate the semiconductor industry, but the most market-moving part of the plan won’t kick in for 18 months. A new U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) action sets an additional duty on a wide range of Chinese semiconductor products at 0% for now, with the tariff scheduled to rise on June 23, 2027 to a rate the government will announce at least 30 days beforehand. Federal Register+2Reuters+2 Beijing immediately pushed back. On Wednesday, China’s foreign ministry said it opposes the U.S. move, criticizing what it
25 December 2025
PIA Sold for $482m: Arif Habib Wins Pakistan Airline Bid as JPMorgan Upgrades Dollar General

PIA Sold for $482m: Arif Habib Wins Pakistan Airline Bid as JPMorgan Upgrades Dollar General

Dec. 24, 2025 — Two seemingly unrelated stories dominating business headlines this Christmas Eve are both, at their core, about pressure: pressure on household budgets in the U.S., and pressure on governments to prove they can reform and finance struggling national assets. In the United States, JPMorgan has turned more optimistic on Dollar General, arguing the discount chain could deliver steadier same-store sales growth and improving profitability as shoppers keep hunting for value. Investing.com In Pakistan, the government’s long-delayed effort to privatize its national airline has finally produced a blockbuster outcome: an Arif Habib-led consortium has emerged as the top
Chevron stock CVX after hours Dec 24 2025: Singapore refinery stake news, analyst forecasts, and what to watch next

Chevron stock CVX after hours Dec 24 2025: Singapore refinery stake news, analyst forecasts, and what to watch next

Chevron Corporation shares ended the Christmas Eve session essentially unchanged, a fitting finish to a holiday-shortened day in which U.S. equity benchmarks pushed further into record territory and trading volumes stayed light. AP News+1 For Chevron investors, tonight’s key “after the bell” story isn’t about an earnings surprise or a sudden oil move—it’s about portfolio shaping. A Reuters report, citing Bloomberg, said Japan’s Eneos is leading bids for Chevron’s stake in a major Singapore refinery, with a deal said to be nearing completion though delays remain possible. Reuters Before diving in, one important calendar note: U.S. stock markets are closed
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before the Next U.S. Market Open

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before the Next U.S. Market Open

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PANW) finished the Christmas Eve session with a modest dip—and then edged slightly lower in after-hours trading as liquidity thinned following the holiday-shortened day. Key takeaway: There is no regular U.S. stock market session tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025) because NYSE and Nasdaq are closed for Christmas Day. The next U.S. equity market open is Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. Nasdaq+1 PANW after-hours check: the numbers that matter tonight That after-hours drift is small, and on a holiday week it often reflects thin trading more than a decisive change in fundamentals—especially because U.S. markets closed early
25 December 2025
SOBR Safe (SOBR) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: 82% Surge, Then a $2M Private Placement — What to Know Before Markets Reopen

SOBR Safe (SOBR) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: 82% Surge, Then a $2M Private Placement — What to Know Before Markets Reopen

SOBR Safe, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOBR) ended Christmas Eve with one of the most eye‑catching microcap moves on the tape — and then followed it with a financing headline after the close. On a holiday‑shortened U.S. trading day (the market closed early at 1:00 p.m. ET), SOBR stock surged sharply, with RTTNews reporting a gain of 82.30% to $2.37 by the end of the regular session. RTTNews+1In the after‑hours session, the stock gave back part of that move: Public.com showed SOBR around $2.03 at 5:00 p.m. ET, down about 14% from the regular close, with after‑hours trading ranging roughly $1.95–$2.07. Public+1
25 December 2025
Uber Stock After the Bell (Dec. 24, 2025): UBER Closes at $81.15 — Robotaxi Headlines, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Know Before Markets Reopen

Uber Stock After the Bell (Dec. 24, 2025): UBER Closes at $81.15 — Robotaxi Headlines, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Know Before Markets Reopen

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) finished the Christmas Eve session on a quiet note—exactly the kind of tape you often see when Wall Street is running on holiday staffing and lighter liquidity. UBER ended the shortened Dec. 24, 2025 trading day at $81.15, up about 0.22% versus the prior close, after trading roughly between $80.60 and $81.41. Volume was light at about 4.31 million shares, reflecting the holiday calendar and early close. The Motley Fool One crucial scheduling detail for anyone planning “tomorrow’s open”: U.S. stock markets are closed Thursday, Dec. 25 for Christmas Day. The NYSE also notes that
Linde plc (LIN) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Today’s News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Linde plc (LIN) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Today’s News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Linde plc shares finished the holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session essentially flat, with the company’s U.S.-listed stock last shown at $424.90 at 1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Linde If you’re preparing for “tomorrow’s” open, the first thing to know is that U.S. markets are closed on Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25) and then return for a full trading day on Friday, Dec. 26—even after the recent federal-holiday announcement for some government workers. Reuters+1 Below is what matters for Linde stock (LIN) after the bell today—and what to keep on your radar before the next session begins. Linde stock
25 December 2025
CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock After Hours Today, Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Christmas Eve Close and What to Know Before the Next Market Open

CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock After Hours Today, Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Christmas Eve Close and What to Know Before the Next Market Open

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) ended the holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session slightly lower, and after-hours trading has remained relatively calm so far. At the close (1:00 p.m. ET), CRWD finished at $477.11, down 0.36%. In after-hours trading, shares were last indicated around $476.17 (down about 0.20%) as of 4:59 p.m. ET. Yahoo Finance Because today’s session ended early—and with U.S. markets closed tomorrow for Christmas—investors are heading into the next tradable session with less near-term liquidity, fewer catalysts, and more “headline sensitivity” than usual. First, the calendar matters: “tomorrow” isn’t a normal trading day If you’re planning for “tomorrow’s open,”
25 December 2025
Nvidia and Groq strike AI inference licensing deal as $20 billion acquisition report swirls

Nvidia and Groq strike AI inference licensing deal as $20 billion acquisition report swirls

On December 24, 2025, a Christmas Eve headline jolted the AI hardware world: CNBC reported that Nvidia had agreed to buy AI chip startup Groq for about $20 billion in cash, a move that would rank among Nvidia’s biggest strategic bets in the AI era. Reuters+1 But as the story raced across markets and social media, Groq published its own update: not an acquisition announcement, but a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Nvidia focused on Groq’s AI inference technology. In the same statement, Groq said its founder Jonathan Ross, Groq President Sunny Madra, and other team members will join Nvidia—while Groq
Is Dunkin Open on Christmas Day 2025? Dunkin Christmas Hours for Dec. 25, How to Check Your Store, and What’s on the Holiday Menu

Is Dunkin Open on Christmas Day 2025? Dunkin Christmas Hours for Dec. 25, How to Check Your Store, and What’s on the Holiday Menu

Updated Wednesday, December 24, 2025 — If you’re planning a Christmas morning coffee run (or you just realized you’re out of creamer), you’re not alone. Searches for “Is Dunkin open on Christmas?” spike every year for one simple reason: Dunkin’ locations don’t all follow the same holiday schedule. Here’s what the latest Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) reporting and official Dunkin information say about Dunkin Christmas Day hours for Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025—plus the fastest way to confirm whether your nearest store is open before you head out. Red94+2LiveNOW+2 Is Dunkin open on Christmas Day 2025? Many Dunkin’ locations are expected
25 December 2025
Christmas Day 2025 Store Hours: What’s Open and Closed in New Hampshire and Winnipeg

Christmas Day 2025 Store Hours: What’s Open and Closed in New Hampshire and Winnipeg

Christmas Day 2025 falls on Thursday, Dec. 25, and for anyone still hunting down last-minute groceries, pharmacy items, or a forgotten ingredient, the big reality is this: most major retailers and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, and many locations close early on Christmas Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 24). Below is a practical, updated guide for New Hampshire and Winnipeg, plus a quick national snapshot of the biggest U.S. chains that tend to shape holiday shopping plans. The big picture for Christmas 2025: Expect early closures on Dec. 24 and widespread shutdowns on Dec. 25 Across North America, Christmas Eve
25 December 2025
Snowflake (SNOW) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Observe Acquisition Rumors, Insider Sales, and What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Snowflake (SNOW) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Observe Acquisition Rumors, Insider Sales, and What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Snowflake Inc. (NYSE: SNOW) finished the holiday-shortened U.S. trading session on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, lower as investors weighed a fresh round of deal chatter and newly filed insider transactions. The broader market still managed to close at record levels, but thin Christmas Eve liquidity likely amplified moves across individual names. New York Stock Exchange+2Reuters+2 One key calendar note upfront: U.S. stock markets are closed Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 (Christmas Day). The next regular session is Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. In other words, there is no U.S. market open “tomorrow”—the next open to prepare for is Friday. New York Stock
25 December 2025
International Business Machines (IBM) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Price Action, Today’s Headlines, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

International Business Machines (IBM) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Price Action, Today’s Headlines, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) wrapped up trading on Wednesday, December 24, 2025—a holiday-shortened session on Wall Street—with shares finishing modestly higher before drifting slightly lower in thin after-hours activity. IBM stock closed at $304.56, up about 0.26%, after trading between roughly $302.30 and $305.13. Volume was light at around 1.2 million shares, consistent with a Christmas Eve tape. Investing.com In after-hours trading, IBM was indicated around $304.00 as of 5:00 p.m. ET, down about $0.56 (-0.18%) from the regular-session close—an extremely small move that underscores how limited liquidity can be during holiday sessions. Public First, a key calendar
25 December 2025
American Airlines (AAL) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened Today, Key Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

American Airlines (AAL) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened Today, Key Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Updated: Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 (post-close / extended-hours) American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) finished Christmas Eve’s shortened trading session modestly higher, with little movement in extended hours as investors largely stayed on the sidelines during one of the quietest trading windows of the year. The bigger question for shareholders now isn’t “what happened after the bell,” but what could move AAL next—especially with U.S. markets closed on Christmas Day and reopening on Friday, Dec. 26. Nasdaq+2MarketWatch+2 AAL stock: the after-the-bell snapshot (Dec. 24, 2025) In the holiday-shortened session, AAL closed at $15.68, up about 0.5%, after trading in a
25 December 2025
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Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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