Khadija Saeed

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

XRP Price Today at 11:00 (24.12.2025): XRP Holds Near $1.86 as $1.85 Support and $1.90 Resistance Dominate

XRP Price Today at 11:00 (24.12.2025): XRP Holds Near $1.86 as $1.85 Support and $1.90 Resistance Dominate

XRP traded near $1.86 at 11:00 UTC on Dec. 24, 2025, down about 1% as thin holiday liquidity kept price action within a narrow range. Sellers capped rebounds at $1.90, while $1.85 acted as near-term support. Trading volume hovered around $2 billion, with XRP maintaining a top-five market cap ranking. A new yield product for XRP holders launched, but price response remained muted.
24 December 2025
CoreWeave Stock (NASDAQ: CRWV) on Dec. 24, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

CoreWeave Stock (NASDAQ: CRWV) on Dec. 24, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

CoreWeave shares traded near $79.60 on Dec. 24, with a market cap around $41.5 billion after volatile swings this week. Citi reaffirmed a Buy rating but cut its price target, citing high risk. A Financial Times report said CoreWeave and peers moved over $120 billion in AI data-center debt off balance sheets via SPVs. Tech debt issuance hit a record in 2025, raising concerns about leverage and financial transparency.
24 December 2025
Gold Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025) at 10:32: Spot Gold Near $4,480 After Topping $4,525 Record High

Gold Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025) at 10:32: Spot Gold Near $4,480 After Topping $4,525 Record High

Gold set a new all-time high above $4,525 per ounce early Wednesday before retreating to around $4,480 by 10:32 a.m. ET in thin Christmas Eve trading. Spot prices remain near historic highs as the market absorbs profit-taking and ongoing demand. COMEX futures hovered near $4,500. The rally follows Fed rate-cut expectations, a weaker dollar, and persistent geopolitical risks.
24 December 2025
Dow Jones Today (Dec. 24, 2025, 10:32 a.m.): DJIA Trades Near 48,600 as Christmas Eve Session Runs on Rate-Cut Bets and Thin Holiday Volume

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 24, 2025, 10:32 a.m.): DJIA Trades Near 48,600 as Christmas Eve Session Runs on Rate-Cut Bets and Thin Holiday Volume

The Dow Jones hovered near 48,600, up about 0.3% in mid-morning holiday trading as U.S. markets prepared to close early for Christmas Eve. Light volume amplified price swings, with investors weighing 2026 rate-cut hopes against mixed economic signals. The S&P 500 touched a new intraday high. Markets will remain closed on Christmas Day.
Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025, 10:35 a.m. ET): NYMEX Slips Near $4.29 as Weather and LNG Signals Collide

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025, 10:35 a.m. ET): NYMEX Slips Near $4.29 as Weather and LNG Signals Collide

U.S. natural gas futures slipped to around $4.29 per MMBtu in thin Christmas Eve trading, down from $4.41, as traders weighed shifting weather forecasts and strong LNG export demand. Prices had surged 4% Tuesday on record feedgas flows to export plants. The latest government outlook expects Henry Hub spot prices to average $4.30/MMBtu this winter, citing colder December weather.
24 December 2025
AI Stocks Today (Dec. 24, 2025, 10:34 a.m. ET): Nvidia, Microsoft, Intel, Snowflake and ServiceNow in Focus as the S&P 500 Hits a Fresh Record

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 24, 2025, 10:34 a.m. ET): Nvidia, Microsoft, Intel, Snowflake and ServiceNow in Focus as the S&P 500 Hits a Fresh Record

The S&P 500 hit a new intraday record Wednesday in a shortened Christmas Eve session, driven by renewed demand for AI and tech stocks and hopes for further Fed rate cuts in 2026. Nvidia and Micron earnings reignited confidence in the AI hardware cycle. Wall Street strategists see further gains in 2026 but expect slower valuation growth, with earnings needing to drive returns.
Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025): BTC Slips Below $87,000 at 10:33 GMT as ETF Outflows, Holiday Liquidity and Options Expiry Keep Traders Cautious

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025): BTC Slips Below $87,000 at 10:33 GMT as ETF Outflows, Holiday Liquidity and Options Expiry Keep Traders Cautious

Bitcoin (BTC) was trading around $86,770 at 10:33 GMT on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, extending a muted, range-bound stretch that has dominated much of December after repeated failures to reclaim the psychologically important $90,000 level. FXStreet While the headlines may feel quiet on Christmas Eve, the drivers behind Bitcoin’s “stuck” price are anything but simple: persistent spot Bitcoin ETF outflows, thinner year-end liquidity, and a large late-December options expiry that analysts say is discouraging conviction bets in either direction. FXStreet+2Advisor Perspectives+2 Bitcoin price at 10:33 GMT and the day’s tone At 10:33 GMT, FXStreet’s market update put Bitcoin “around $86,770,”
24 December 2025
Silver Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025, 10:33 AM ET): Spot Silver Near $71 After Record $72.70 Surge — Latest News, Forecasts, and XAG/USD Analysis

Silver Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025, 10:33 AM ET): Spot Silver Near $71 After Record $72.70 Surge — Latest News, Forecasts, and XAG/USD Analysis

Silver hit a record $72.70 per ounce early December 24 before retreating to $71.22 (ask) at 10:33 AM ET, with a bid of $69.74, according to APMEX. The 24-hour change stood at -$0.51 (-0.71%) as thin holiday trading widened spreads and amplified swings. Reuters cited Fed rate-cut expectations and a weaker dollar as key drivers. Silver remained above $70 despite the sharp intraday reversal.
24 December 2025
Walmart Stock (WMT) News Today, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 24, 2025: Shares Hold Near $111 as Wall Street Targets $120+

Walmart Stock (WMT) News Today, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 24, 2025: Shares Hold Near $111 as Wall Street Targets $120+

Walmart shares traded near $111 in light holiday volume on Dec. 24, about 5.5% below their 52-week high. The FDA approved Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy GLP‑1 pill, raising questions about future grocery spending after studies showed households using GLP‑1 drugs cut food purchases. Walmart’s market cap stands at roughly $883 billion, with its next dividend payment set for Jan. 5.
24 December 2025
Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) News on Dec. 24, 2025: GLP‑1 Pill Rivalry, India Expansion, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts

Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) News on Dec. 24, 2025: GLP‑1 Pill Rivalry, India Expansion, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts

Eli Lilly shares rose 0.47% to $1,076.67 in light Christmas Eve trading, with volume just over 200,000 shares by late morning. Investors focused on new GLP-1 headlines, including regulatory updates and global expansion, as well as a Reuters report showing Lilly’s Mounjaro outpacing Novo’s Wegovy in India since March. Indian generics are expected to intensify competition as patent expiries approach.
Netflix Stock (NFLX) News and Forecast on Dec. 24, 2025: Warner Bros Deal Financing, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Are Watching

Netflix Stock (NFLX) News and Forecast on Dec. 24, 2025: Warner Bros Deal Financing, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Are Watching

Netflix shares traded at $92.77, down 0.8% as of 9:53 a.m. ET Wednesday, amid a shortened Christmas Eve session. Wall Street focused on Netflix’s $82.7 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros.’ studios and streaming assets, announced Dec. 5. The deal is expected to close in 12–18 months, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals. The NYSE will close early at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Strategy Inc Stock (MSTR) Today: 52-Week Low, Cash-Reserve Pivot, MSCI Index Risk, and Updated Wall Street Targets (Dec. 24, 2025)

Strategy Inc Stock (MSTR) Today: 52-Week Low, Cash-Reserve Pivot, MSCI Index Risk, and Updated Wall Street Targets (Dec. 24, 2025)

Strategy Inc (Nasdaq: MSTR) shares hit a 52-week low of $155.61 on December 24, down 66% from this year’s high, as bitcoin prices and funding concerns weigh on the stock. The company paused bitcoin purchases last week, holding 671,268 BTC, and increased its USD reserve to $2.19 billion, according to a Dec. 22 SEC filing. MSTR sold 4.54 million shares for $747.8 million in net proceeds.
24 December 2025
Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) News on Dec. 24, 2025: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham’s $90 Target, and 2026 Neutron Catalysts

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) News on Dec. 24, 2025: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham’s $90 Target, and 2026 Neutron Catalysts

Rocket Lab shares surged after the company won an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-defense satellites, bringing its total SDA awards above $1.3 billion. The stock rally comes as Rocket Lab capped 2025 with a record 21 successful Electron launches. U.S. markets closed early for Christmas Eve, increasing volatility.
Oracle Stock (ORCL) News on Dec. 24, 2025: TikTok Joint Venture Tailwind Meets AI Data-Center Spending Fears

Oracle Stock (ORCL) News on Dec. 24, 2025: TikTok Joint Venture Tailwind Meets AI Data-Center Spending Fears

Oracle shares traded at $196.73, up 0.70% in a shortened Christmas Eve session, with a market cap near $550.9 billion. AP reports TikTok signed binding agreements with Oracle and others for a new U.S. joint venture, with Oracle to run U.S. user data in its cloud. The deal is expected to close Jan. 22, 2026. Investors remain focused on Oracle’s AI data-center costs and financing.
Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) on Dec. 24, 2025: Waymo Update, AI Power Push, and Wall Street Forecasts Into 2026

Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) on Dec. 24, 2025: Waymo Update, AI Power Push, and Wall Street Forecasts Into 2026

Alphabet’s Class C shares traded near $314 in a shortened session Wednesday as U.S. markets prepared to close early for Christmas Eve. Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle unit, pledged a software update after its robotaxis contributed to traffic gridlock during a San Francisco power outage. California regulators are reviewing the incident. GOOG shares were modestly lower on the day.
Palantir (PLTR) Stock News Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Price Action, Fresh AI Contract Catalysts, and 2026 Forecasts

Palantir (PLTR) Stock News Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Price Action, Fresh AI Contract Catalysts, and 2026 Forecasts

Palantir Technologies shares traded near $193.84 on Dec. 24, 2025, after rebounding from a post-earnings drop earlier in the year. The stock remains volatile, hovering below the $200 mark as investors weigh strong AI contract momentum against concerns over high valuations. Retail demand and index inclusion have fueled trading activity. Technical analysts cite resistance near $194 and support around $150.
Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: WhatsApp AI Antitrust Order, Wall Street Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 24, 2025)

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: WhatsApp AI Antitrust Order, Wall Street Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 24, 2025)

Meta shares closed near $666 on Dec. 24, valuing the company at about $1.85 trillion. Italy’s antitrust regulator ordered Meta to suspend WhatsApp terms that could block rival AI chatbots, citing competition concerns. Meta said it will appeal. The stock remains below late-summer highs as investors weigh regulatory risks and the cost of AI expansion.
24 December 2025
Micron (MU) Stock on December 24, 2025: Record Earnings, HBM Sold Out Through 2026, Analyst Targets Jump—and What Comes Next

Micron (MU) Stock on December 24, 2025: Record Earnings, HBM Sold Out Through 2026, Analyst Targets Jump—and What Comes Next

Micron Technology shares traded at $276.27 as of 14:18 UTC, down 0.11% after surging more than 160% in 2025. The company reported fiscal Q1 2026 revenue of $13.64 billion and guided for Q2 revenue of $18.7 billion, both above expectations. Micron said high-bandwidth memory supply for 2026 is fully booked, with rising prices and margins. Wall Street raised forecasts and price targets following the report.
Amazon Stock (AMZN) News, Forecasts, and Analyst Targets for Dec. 24, 2025

Amazon Stock (AMZN) News, Forecasts, and Analyst Targets for Dec. 24, 2025

Amazon shares traded near $232 on Dec. 24, up about 1.6% from Tuesday’s close, with markets set to close early for Christmas Eve. The stock remains about 10% below its November high and is up roughly 5–6% for the year. Investors are watching Amazon’s $125 billion AI infrastructure spending and a recent $15 billion bond issue as key factors shaping sentiment into 2026. Market cap stands near $2.5 trillion.
24 December 2025
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Shell share price in focus after Kazakhstan investment pause and PwC audit switch

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

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

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.
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