Khadija Saeed, Author at TechStock²

Apple Stock (AAPL) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch

Apple shares last traded at $273.81 on Dec. 24 ahead of Friday’s full U.S. market session, which follows the Christmas closure. New regulatory actions on the App Store in Brazil, Italy, Japan, and the EU have intensified scrutiny of Apple’s Services business. November data showed foreign-branded phone shipments in China more than doubled year over year, boosting sentiment for iPhone demand.

25 December 2025

Apple Inc·NASDAQ:AAPL·Stock Market

Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) last traded at $315.67 on Dec. 24, near their 52-week high, with a market cap of about $3.8 trillion. U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 after the Christmas break. Alphabet agreed to acquire Intersect, an energy and data-center developer, for $4.75 billion in cash plus assumed debt. Regulatory and AI-related headlines remain in focus.

25 December 2025

NASDAQ:GOOG·Stock Market

NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock: Key News, Catalysts, Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

NVIDIA shares traded near $188–$189 in a shortened Dec. 24 session ahead of Friday’s post-holiday open. The company announced a non-exclusive licensing deal with Groq for inference chip technology and will hire key Groq executives. U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 after the Christmas break, with NVIDIA’s $0.01 per share dividend also payable that day.

25 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·NASDAQ:NVDA·NVIDIA·Stock Market

Walt Disney Company (DIS) News Today, Dec. 25, 2025: OpenAI Sora Deal, Streaming Profits, Box Office Surge and 2026 Forecast

Christmas Day is usually quiet for Wall Street, but The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is heading into the final week of 2025 with a rare combination of momentum across its biggest narratives: a headline-making AI partnership with OpenAI, improving streaming economics, strong studio box office performance, and a capital-return story that investors have wanted back for years. Below is a detailed roundup of the most important Disney news, forecasts, and market analysis circulating as of December 25, 2025, plus what it could mean for Disney stock as trading resumes after the holiday. The big Disney headlines driving attention on

25 December 2025

Disney News·NYSE:DIS

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook: FDA Expansion for da Vinci SP, Wall Street Targets, and What’s Next (Dec. 25, 2025)

The FDA cleared expanded indications for Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci SP robotic system on December 10, 2025, adding inguinal hernia repair, cholecystectomy, and appendectomy. ISRG shares closed at $578 on December 24, with Q4 earnings expected in late January. Brian E. Miller will become Head of Digital and AI Strategy on January 1, 2026.

25 December 2025

NASDAQ:ISRG·Stock Market Analysis

Christmas Day Travel Disruptions 2025: Sydney Flight Cancellations, Brisbane Storm Delays and Virgin Australia’s $49 Boxing Day Sale

Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne airports reported a combined 38 flight cancellations and 624 delays on Christmas Day, according to FlightAware data. Jetstar recorded the highest number of cancellations, while Virgin Australia faced the most delays. Disruptions affected other carriers including Qantas and Air New Zealand. Virgin Australia is set to launch a Boxing Day fare sale from December 26.

25 December 2025

ASX:QAN·Christmas

Hong Kong Targets 2026 Licensing Law for Crypto Dealers and Custodians as Insurers Face New Capital Charges

Hong Kong regulators confirmed new legislative proposals to require mandatory licensing for virtual asset dealers and custodians by 2026. A separate consultation opened on rules for crypto advisory and management services. The insurance regulator is also considering a capital framework allowing insurers to hold crypto under strict conditions. The moves expand oversight as the city seeks to attract institutional players to its digital asset market.

25 December 2025

Cryptocurrency·Fintech

Applied Materials (AMAT) News and 2026 Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: Record FY2025, China Export Curbs, Dividend, and Wall Street Forecasts

Applied Materials closed fiscal 2025 with record revenue of $28.37 billion, up 4% year over year, and annual GAAP EPS of $8.66. Shares last traded at $260.78 on Dec. 24 before U.S. markets shut for Christmas. Q4 revenue fell 3% to $6.80 billion, and the company guided Q1 FY2026 revenue to $6.85 billion plus or minus $0.5 billion. Investors are weighing export controls and new dividend news ahead of 2026.

25 December 2025

NASDAQ:AMAT·Stock Market Analysis

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) News and Stock Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: FDA Clears Volt PFA, FreeStyle Libre Alert Persists, Exact Sciences Deal Looms

Abbott Laboratories received FDA approval for its Volt Pulsed Field Ablation system to treat atrial fibrillation, entering a competitive U.S. market. The company also announced a planned $23 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences and addressed an FDA alert on certain FreeStyle Libre sensors. Abbott shares last closed in the mid-$120s before the Christmas holiday.

25 December 2025

NYSE:ABT·Stock Market

Citigroup (C) News Today: Regulatory Progress, Banamex Sale, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook for Citi Stock

Citigroup shares closed at $121.56 on Dec. 24, near 2025 highs after a six-day winning streak and a 9.2% gain, putting its market cap at about $221 billion. The U.S. Federal Reserve ended trading-risk management notices, and the OCC withdrew a 2024 amendment to Citi’s 2020 consent order in December, signaling some easing of regulatory pressure.

25 December 2025

NYSE:C·Stock Market

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) Stock Outlook: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 25, 2025)

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares last traded in the high-$570s on December 24, with short interest down to 5.10 million shares, or 1.35% of float. New SEC filings show Hunter Perkins Capital Management and DAVENPORT & Co LLC increased their stakes in Q3. Analyst consensus lists a “Moderate Buy” with a $616.60 average 12-month target. U.S. markets are closed for Christmas Day.

25 December 2025

NYSE:TMO·Stock Market

Shopify (SHOP) News Today: Institutional Buying, Analyst Forecasts, and AI “Agentic Storefronts” Shape the 2026 Outlook

Shopify closed at $169.45 on NASDAQ December 24, near multi-month highs and up 57.6% year-to-date. SEC filings show Norden Group LLC increased its stake by 126% in Q3, while Milestone Asset Management LLC raised its position by 195%. Institutional ownership stands at about 69.3%. Analyst targets cluster in the high $170s, with ratings split between “Hold” and “Buy.”

25 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·E-Commerce·NASDAQ:SHOP·Stock Market·TSX:SHOP

Lam Research (LRCX) News Today: New 52‑Week High, Analyst Price Targets, CEO Stock Sale, and 2026 Semiconductor Equipment Forecasts

Lam Research shares closed at a record $177.33 on Dec. 24, up 1.24% in light holiday trading before U.S. markets shut for Christmas. The stock’s rally and links to AI-driven chip spending dominated financial headlines on Dec. 25, despite no new corporate announcements.

25 December 2025

NASDAQ:LRCX

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) News on Dec. 25, 2025: Christmas Day Hours, 2026 Value Rules, and Wall Street Forecasts

Many McDonald’s restaurants are open on Christmas Day 2025, but hours vary by location and are set by franchisees. The company will implement new global franchising standards on January 1, 2026, aimed at tightening value delivery across its system. Franchisees will retain pricing control, but McDonald’s will evaluate value outcomes more closely. Analyst price targets for the stock remain in the low-to-mid $300s.

25 December 2025

NYSE:MCD·Restaurant Industry·Stock Market

AppLovin (APP) Stock News and Forecast on Dec. 25, 2025: AI Ad-Tech Momentum, Rising Price Targets, and the 2026 Catalysts Analysts Are Watching

December 25, 2025 — AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP) enters the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar theme: a high-growth advertising engine powered by its Axon AI stack, increasingly aggressive analyst price targets, and a debate over whether the stock’s premium valuation is justified by its cash-flow profile and expansion runway. With U.S. markets closed for Christmas Day, the most widely cited reference point across data providers and analyst dashboards is AppLovin’s most recent close of $727.50 (Dec. 24). Investing Below is a consolidated view of today’s (Dec. 25, 2025) news flow, the latest forecasts, and the most important recent

25 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:APP·Stock Market·Technology

Salesforce (CRM) on Dec. 25, 2025: Agentforce Momentum, AI Trust Guardrails, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Salesforce shares closed at about $265 on Dec. 24, with U.S. markets shut for Christmas. Debate on Dec. 25 centers on Salesforce’s push for more controlled, deterministic AI agents in its Agentforce platform, especially for regulated workflows. The company recently raised its FY26 revenue guidance to up to $41.55 billion, citing rapid growth in AI-driven recurring revenue.

25 December 2025

NYSE:CRM

Wells Fargo (WFC) News on Dec. 25, 2025: Options Clearing Expansion, Investment Banking Push, and 2026 Outlook After Asset Cap Lift

Wells Fargo expanded into options clearing in late December, moving further into a business dominated by major Wall Street firms. The bank also increased investment banking hires and signaled more job cuts for 2026. Its investment arm forecasts Fed rate cuts and higher equity targets next year. The moves follow the lifting of Wells Fargo’s growth cap earlier in 2025.

25 December 2025

NYSE:WFC·Stock Market Analysis

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) News, Forecasts and Analysis on Dec. 25, 2025: CEO Transition, Costa Coffee Talks, and 2026 Outlook

Coca-Cola announced COO Henrique Braun will become CEO on March 31, 2026, succeeding James Quincey, who will become executive chairman. New analysis published December 25 highlights ongoing debate over KO’s valuation, with the stock trading near $70 and mixed signals from cash-flow and earnings-based metrics. Investors are watching Zero Sugar sales momentum and potential portfolio changes as the company enters 2026.

25 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·NYSE:KO

Chevron Corporation (CVX) News and Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: $18–$19B 2026 Capex, Hess-Guyana Growth, LNG Expansion, and Oil-Price Headwinds

Chevron set its 2026 capital spending at $18–19 billion, aiming for efficiency and higher returns after the Hess acquisition. About $17 billion will go to upstream projects, with $9 billion in the U.S. and $6 billion for shale. The company targets annual cash flow and earnings growth above 10% through 2030, assuming $70 Brent. Cost cuts of $3–4 billion and share buybacks up to $20 billion per year are planned.

25 December 2025

NYSE:CVX

Philip Morris International (PM) in Focus on Dec. 25, 2025: Dividend Deadline, ZYN FDA Catalyst, and 2026 Stock Forecasts

Philip Morris International’s $1.47 quarterly dividend goes ex-dividend December 26, 2025, with payment set for January 14. Analysts remain split on valuation, with some calling shares undervalued and others warning of overvaluation. The FDA’s ongoing review of ZYN nicotine pouches draws close investor scrutiny. Debate continues over the company’s shift from tobacco to smoke-free products.

25 December 2025

NYSE:PM

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Shell share price in focus after Kazakhstan investment pause and PwC audit switch

8 February 2026

Shell will pause new investments in Kazakhstan amid ongoing legal disputes over $16.5 billion in contested costs at major oilfields, CEO Wael Sawan said. Shell shares closed at 2,774.5 pence on Friday. The company repurchased 1.64 million shares on Feb. 6 as part of its ongoing buyback. Shell named PwC as auditor from 2027, replacing EY, which is under investigation by UK regulators.

Rio Tinto share price steadies after Glencore talks end, with Feb 19 results next test

8 February 2026

Rio Tinto shares closed up 0.25% at 6,843 pence in London after the company ended takeover talks with Glencore. British law now blocks new talks for six months. Investors await Rio’s annual results on Feb. 19 as iron ore prices hover near $100 a ton.

RELX share price slides again on AI worries; what to watch ahead of Feb 12 results

8 February 2026

RELX shares fell 4.6% to 2,145p on Friday, near a 52-week low, despite the FTSE 100 closing higher. The company disclosed a new buyback of 465,361 shares on Feb. 6 and has repurchased over 8.8 million shares since Jan. 2. Investors await RELX’s full-year 2025 results on Feb. 12 amid concerns over AI’s impact on its core business.

Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

8 February 2026

Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.10 pence Friday after Rio Tinto ended merger talks, issuing a “no intention to bid” statement. Glencore’s board rejected the proposed deal terms, citing concerns over valuation and governance. Attention now turns to possible asset sales, including its $5 billion Kazzinc stake, ahead of Glencore’s annual results on Feb. 18.

Khadija Saeed

Stock Market Today