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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.

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
Amazon Stock (AMZN) After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: Latest AWS, AI, and Zoox Headlines to Know Before Friday’s Market Open

Amazon Stock (AMZN) After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: Latest AWS, AI, and Zoox Headlines to Know Before Friday’s Market Open

U.S. markets are closed Thursday, Dec. 25, for Christmas, leaving Amazon shares last traded at $232.38 in Wednesday’s shortened session. No regular-session price updates will occur until markets reopen Friday. Amazon’s year-to-date return stood at about 5.92% as of Dec. 24. AWS denied reports of a global outage, citing normal operations.
25 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26 Market Open

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26 Market Open

U.S. markets are closed Dec. 25 for Christmas, leaving Microsoft’s last close at $488.02 after a shortened Christmas Eve session. Volume was light at 5.86 million shares, with MSFT still below its 52-week high of $555.45. The Dow and S&P 500 ended Dec. 24 at record highs. Investors await Friday’s open amid thin holiday liquidity and focus on AI headlines.
25 December 2025
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Alphabet (GOOG) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: Latest News, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Reopens Dec. 26

Alphabet (GOOG) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: Latest News, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Reopens Dec. 26

U.S. stock markets were closed Dec. 25 for Christmas, leaving Alphabet (GOOG) shares unchanged from Dec. 24, when they finished at $315.67. Trading volume was low ahead of the holiday. Investors remain focused on Alphabet’s $4.75 billion acquisition of Intersect, which controls about $15 billion in energy and data-center assets. Markets reopen Friday, Dec. 26.
25 December 2025
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Nvidia (NVDA) Stock After Hours Today, Dec. 25, 2025: Groq Licensing Deal, CES 2026 Spotlight, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26

Nvidia (NVDA) Stock After Hours Today, Dec. 25, 2025: Groq Licensing Deal, CES 2026 Spotlight, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26

Nvidia closed at $188.61 on Dec. 24, slipping to $188.05 after hours, as U.S. markets remained shut for Christmas. The company announced a non-exclusive AI inference tech licensing deal with Groq and hired Groq’s CEO and president. Normal trading resumes Dec. 26, with investors awaiting the market’s reaction.
25 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (10:21 GMT): Holiday Trading, Cold-Weather Forecasts and LNG Flows Set the Tone on Dec. 25, 2025

Natural Gas Price Today (10:21 GMT): Holiday Trading, Cold-Weather Forecasts and LNG Flows Set the Tone on Dec. 25, 2025

European benchmark Dutch TTF front-month natural gas rose to €28.20/MWh by 10:21 GMT in the final session before Christmas, as traders eyed colder weather. U.S. Henry Hub January futures ended down 16.6 cents at $4.242/mmBtu after volatile, thin trading. Asian spot LNG for February delivery climbed to $9.60/mmBtu, with South Korea buying amid colder forecasts. Major European trading venues are closed December 25 and 26.
25 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Big Tech AI Spending Forecasts, and the Catalysts Investors Are Watching

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Big Tech AI Spending Forecasts, and the Catalysts Investors Are Watching

U.S. stock markets are closed for Christmas, after the Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs in a shortened Dec. 24 session, lifted by AI-linked shares. Nvidia announced a technology licensing deal with AI chip start-up Groq, hiring key Groq executives while the company continues independently. Investors are watching rising 2026 AI infrastructure forecasts and regulatory tensions.
25 December 2025
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XRP Price Today at 10:20 (Dec 25, 2025): XRP Holds Near $1.87 as Spot ETF Assets Top $1.25B — Latest News, Forecasts, and Key Levels

XRP Price Today at 10:20 (Dec 25, 2025): XRP Holds Near $1.87 as Spot ETF Assets Top $1.25B — Latest News, Forecasts, and Key Levels

XRP traded at $1.8694 as of 10:20 a.m. ET on Dec. 25, up 0.36% in a narrow range between $1.8537 and $1.8805. U.S. spot XRP ETFs reported over $1.25 billion in net assets and $11.93 million in net inflows on Dec. 24. Despite steady ETF accumulation, spot prices remain flat amid holiday liquidity. Market cap stands near $113 billion with 24-hour volume around $1.45 billion.
25 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec. 25, 2025, 10:19 AM ET): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,480 After Record $4,526 Surge

Gold Price Today (Dec. 25, 2025, 10:19 AM ET): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,480 After Record $4,526 Surge

Gold hovered near $4,479 per ounce at 10:19 a.m. ET Thursday, consolidating just below its all-time high after breaking $4,500 earlier in the week. Major markets were closed for Christmas, leaving prices little changed from Wednesday’s final session. U.S. gold futures last traded near $4,483. Trading remained thin, with spot quotes showing a tight $4,478–$4,481 range.
25 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Wall Street Closed for Christmas After Dow and S&P 500 Record Highs; Santa Rally Watch, Key Movers, and 2026 Forecasts

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Wall Street Closed for Christmas After Dow and S&P 500 Record Highs; Santa Rally Watch, Key Movers, and 2026 Forecasts

U.S. stock markets are closed Thursday for Christmas Day, following a shortened session on Dec. 24. The Dow and S&P 500 ended Wednesday at record highs, with the Dow at 48,731.16 and S&P 500 at 6,932.05. Trading volume was sharply lower, with just 7.61 billion shares exchanged versus a 20-day average of 16.21 billion. Regular trading resumes Friday.
25 December 2025
DoorDash (DASH) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: After‑Hours Moves, Fresh Signals, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen Dec. 26

DoorDash (DASH) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: After‑Hours Moves, Fresh Signals, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen Dec. 26

DoorDash shares closed at $232.06 on Dec. 24, down 0.28% in light holiday trading, and slipped fractionally to $231.88 after hours. The stock moved between $230.61 and $233.24 during the session. Broader U.S. markets hit record highs ahead of the Christmas break. U.S. markets will reopen on Dec. 26 after the holiday closure.
25 December 2025
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CVS Stock After the Bell (Dec. 24, 2025): CVS Health Dips in After‑Hours Holiday Trade—Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

CVS Stock After the Bell (Dec. 24, 2025): CVS Health Dips in After‑Hours Holiday Trade—Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

CVS Health closed at $79.12 on Dec. 24, up 1.38% in a holiday-shortened session with light volume. After-hours trading saw shares slip to $79.01. The stock remains below its 52-week high of $85.15. A new Philadelphia lawsuit named CVS Caremark in an insulin pricing case, and a False Claims Act dispute continues to hang over the company.
25 December 2025
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MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): What to Know Before the Next Market Open

MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): What to Know Before the Next Market Open

MercadoLibre closed at $1,998.21 on Dec. 24, up 0.16%, then slipped to $1,996.10 after hours in thin trading. U.S. markets closed early for Christmas Eve and will remain shut Dec. 25. No major company news moved the stock, which traded quietly amid light holiday volume. Institutional filings showed Swedbank AB and Munro Partners increased their positions.
25 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Stock Market Surges While U.S. Economy Shows Weak Consumer Sentiment
    April 26, 2026, 5:14 AM EDT. The stock market has reached record highs, driven by AI sector enthusiasm and corporate tax cuts under President Trump's new legislation. However, experts caution the market's rise does not reflect the overall economy. Consumer confidence is at historic lows, according to the University of Michigan survey, signaling Americans' financial unease amid rising living costs and political divisions. Most citizens do not benefit from soaring stock prices, as many lack significant stock holdings. The affordability crisis worsens, with increasing expenses in essentials like groceries, healthcare, and housing. The stock market rally, partly fueled by expectations of political intervention, contrasts sharply with the economic realities faced by most Americans.

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26 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 26, 2026, 5:31 AM EDT BP Shareholder Revolt Highlights Governance and Climate Disclosure Concerns April 26, 2026, 5:31 AM EDT. At BP's 2026 AGM, nearly 20% of shareholders opposed chairman Albert Manifold's re-election and rejected board-backed resolutions on climate disclosure and governance. Proposals to reduce climate reporting and move AGMs fully online were defeated, signaling investor insistence on stricter oversight. Despite BP's shares rising 30.6% year-to-date, the shareholder pushback underscores tensions over the company's energy transition strategy and governance approach. Major investors, including Legal & General Investment Management and proxy
Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Opening as Profit Worries Bite

Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Opening as Profit Worries Bite

26 April 2026
Lockheed Martin was named among firms awarded up to $3.2 billion for President Trump’s Golden Dome space-based missile interceptor plan, Space Systems Command said. The company reported weaker first-quarter results, with $18 billion in sales and negative free cash flow. Space Force aims to show initial interceptor capability in 2028. Golden Dome’s total cost is projected at $185 billion.
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