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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.

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.
24 December 2025
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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 traded near $86,770 at 10:33 GMT on December 24, 2025, after failing to break above $90,000. U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $188.64 million in outflows Tuesday, marking a fourth straight day of withdrawals. Holiday-thinned liquidity and a large options expiry kept price action muted. By 11:00 GMT, Bitcoin was last reported at $87,113.
24 December 2025
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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
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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
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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.
24 December 2025
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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.
24 December 2025
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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
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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.
24 December 2025
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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.
24 December 2025
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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.
24 December 2025
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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.
24 December 2025
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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
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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.
24 December 2025
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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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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) News Today: CEO Steps In on Copilot, AI Spending Scrutiny, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts in a Holiday-Thin Session

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) News Today: CEO Steps In on Copilot, AI Spending Scrutiny, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts in a Holiday-Thin Session

Microsoft traded near $486.85 in light volume during the shortened U.S. session on Dec. 24, with markets set to close early for Christmas Eve. Investors remain focused on whether Microsoft’s heavy AI spending will deliver faster revenue and margin growth. CEO Satya Nadella has reportedly taken a more direct role in AI product execution, especially around Copilot performance and adoption.
24 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for December 24, 2025: AI “Siri 2.0” Catalyst, App Store Regulation, and What’s Next in 2026

Apple Stock (AAPL) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for December 24, 2025: AI “Siri 2.0” Catalyst, App Store Regulation, and What’s Next in 2026

Apple shares traded near $272 in light volume Wednesday as U.S. markets closed early for Christmas Eve. A federal judge blocked Texas’ app store age-verification law, easing compliance concerns for Apple. The S&P 500 hit a record high Tuesday, with year-end positioning and AI expectations in focus for AAPL.
24 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) News Today: What’s Moving the Shares on Dec. 24, 2025 — China H200 Exports, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) News Today: What’s Moving the Shares on Dec. 24, 2025 — China H200 Exports, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch

NVIDIA shares rose about 3% to $189 in early trading Wednesday as investors watched developments on possible H200 AI chip exports to China. Reuters reported Nvidia aims to ship H200 chips before mid-February, pending Beijing’s approval. U.S. lawmakers are pressing for more transparency on export licenses. Markets close early at 1:00 p.m. ET for Christmas Eve.
24 December 2025
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