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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.

Gold Price Today: XAU/USD Holds Near $4,480 After Breaking $4,500 — Latest News, Drivers, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 25, 2025)

Gold Price Today: XAU/USD Holds Near $4,480 After Breaking $4,500 — Latest News, Drivers, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 25, 2025)

Gold hit an intraday record near $4,525 per ounce on Christmas Eve before settling around $4,479 in thin holiday trading. The late-year surge follows expectations of U.S. rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions. Major banks forecast gold in 2026 between the low $4,000s and above $5,000, depending on rates and global risks.
25 December 2025
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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

Major Western stock markets remained closed for Christmas, leaving global trading thin and fragmented. U.S. equities ended the last full session at record highs, while Japan’s Nikkei rose above 50,400 and China’s Shanghai Composite advanced on central bank support. Gulf markets slipped as lower oil prices pressured energy shares. Trading volumes stayed well below normal across open venues.
25 December 2025
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 remained closed Thursday, Dec. 25, for Christmas. Costco shares last traded at $871.86, up 2% in a shortened Dec. 24 session, with after-hours pricing at $872.50. Northcoast Research upgraded Costco to Strong Buy with a $1,100 target. Wall Street’s average 12-month target stands at $1,054, with a range from $769 to $1,225.
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 closed at $56.25 in Wednesday’s early session before U.S. markets shut for Christmas. No trading occurred Thursday, and futures reopen Thursday night ahead of a full session Friday. BAC sits near its 52-week high of $56.50, with thin holiday liquidity expected. Analyst reports circulated Thursday, but no major news broke during the market holiday.
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 shares last closed at $207.78 on Dec. 24, up 0.97%, with after-hours trading nearly flat at $207.75 ahead of the Christmas market closure. The New York Stock Exchange was shut Dec. 25 and will reopen Dec. 26. J&J faces ongoing headline risk from talc litigation, including a recent $1.5 billion jury verdict in Baltimore. The company is appealing and disputes the claims.
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

U.S. equity markets were closed Dec. 25 for Christmas, with Exxon Mobil’s last regular-session close at $119.22 on Dec. 24. After-hours trading for XOM ended at $119.01 in a thin, shortened session. The next full trading day is Friday, Dec. 26. Russia extended Exxon’s deadline to sell its Sakhalin-1 stake to Jan. 1, 2027, according to Reuters.
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 shares last closed at $579.45 on Dec. 24 in a holiday-shortened session, with after-hours trading showing a slight dip of $0.30. U.S. markets were closed Dec. 25 for Christmas. Mastercard’s SpendingPulse data showed U.S. holiday retail sales up 3.9% year over year, topping company forecasts. Trading resumes Dec. 26.
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

Azul S.A. shares did not trade on Dec. 25 as U.S. and Brazilian markets closed for Christmas. The last U.S. OTC close for AZULQ on Dec. 24 was $0.1500, down 21%. In Brazil, Azul’s ticker adjusted from AZUL4 to AZUL54 with a new quotation factor. Investors await the Dec. 26 market open for the first reaction to restructuring terms and equity changes.
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 shares last traded at $355.14, up $1.76, in a shortened Dec. 24 session before U.S. markets closed for Christmas. No after-hours move occurred due to the holiday. Visa reported U.S. holiday retail spending rose 4.2% year over year, with 73% of payment volume in stores. Investors await Friday’s reopening amid fresh data and ongoing card-fee debate.
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

Eli Lilly shares closed at $1,076.98 after the early NYSE close on Dec. 24, with after-hours quotes near $1,077–$1,078 in thin holiday trading. U.S. exchanges remained shut Dec. 25 for Christmas. The 52-week range stands at $623.78 to $1,111.99. Trading volume is expected to rise when markets reopen Friday, with attention on GLP-1 policy and competition.
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

Tesla shares closed at $484.26 in a shortened session Dec. 24, with after-hours trading lifting the price slightly to $485.40 amid thin holiday volumes. U.S. markets remained closed Dec. 25 for Christmas. The NHTSA opened a defect probe into 179,071 Model 3 vehicles over emergency door release controls. Wall Street resumes normal trading Friday.
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

U.S. stock markets were closed Dec. 25 for Christmas, leaving Meta’s last after-hours price at $666.31, down 0.19% from the Dec. 24 close. Italy’s antitrust authority ordered Meta to suspend WhatsApp terms that could block rival AI chatbots, citing possible abuse of dominance. Meta said it will appeal. The next trading session is Friday, Dec. 26, with thin holiday volumes expected.
25 December 2025
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CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

8 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, outperforming a 2.03% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and commentary from CEO Matt Comyn. The Reserve Bank’s recent cash-rate hike to 3.85% and upcoming mortgage repricing are in focus. CBA flagged A$68 million in provisions and A$53 million in non-recurring income items.
Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

8 February 2026
Boeing shares closed up 2.6% at $243.03 Friday, buoyed by reports of possible major aircraft orders from Saudi Arabia and India. India’s trade minister said a $70–80 billion Boeing deal could be signed by March. Supply-chain delays and regulatory scrutiny remain key risks. Boeing’s chief engineer sold over 10,000 shares earlier in the week.
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