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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, 5:02 p.m. ET): Nvidia’s Reported $20B Groq Deal, Snowflake M&A Talk, and Wall Street’s 2026 AI Outlook

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 24, 2025, 5:02 p.m. ET): Nvidia’s Reported $20B Groq Deal, Snowflake M&A Talk, and Wall Street’s 2026 AI Outlook

Nvidia agreed to acquire AI chip startup Groq for $20 billion in cash, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing CNBC. The S&P 500 and Dow closed at record highs after an early Christmas Eve session, lifted by renewed demand for tech and AI stocks and expectations of Fed rate cuts in 2026. Trading volumes were thin ahead of the holiday.
24 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today at 5:02 p.m. ET (Dec. 24, 2025): BTC Holds Near $87,600 as ETF Outflows and Record Options Expiry Loom

Bitcoin Price Today at 5:02 p.m. ET (Dec. 24, 2025): BTC Holds Near $87,600 as ETF Outflows and Record Options Expiry Loom

Bitcoin traded at $87,636 as of 5:02 p.m. ET on Dec. 24, 2025, holding in a narrow range between $86,540 and $87,742 amid thin holiday liquidity. Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows totaled $188.6 million on Dec. 23, with IBIT seeing $157.3 million withdrawn. Traders cited a record year-end options expiry as keeping prices pinned near $87,000.
24 December 2025
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Silver Price Today at 5:01 (December 24, 2025): XAG/USD Holds Near $72 After Record High as Forecasts Eye $75—and Beyond

Silver Price Today at 5:01 (December 24, 2025): XAG/USD Holds Near $72 After Record High as Forecasts Eye $75—and Beyond

Spot silver hit a record $72.70 per ounce on December 24 before easing to around $71.94, up 0.7% for the day, according to Reuters. The metal’s year-to-date gain stands near 149%, outpacing gold in 2025. Trading was volatile amid thin holiday volume and profit-taking. U.S. rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and geopolitical tensions supported prices.
24 December 2025
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Gold Price Today at 5:01 (Dec. 24, 2025): Gold Holds Near $4,500 After Record Spike to $4,525

Gold Price Today at 5:01 (Dec. 24, 2025): Gold Holds Near $4,500 After Record Spike to $4,525

Gold surged past $4,500 an ounce for the first time on December 24, 2025, hitting a record $4,525.18 before slipping as traders took profits in thin holiday trading. By 5:01 a.m. ET, COMEX futures traded near $4,503.40, while spot gold later eased to $4,479.38. The rally was fueled by rate-cut expectations, a weaker dollar, and safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions.
24 December 2025
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Dow and S&P 500 Close at Record Highs in Christmas Eve Session as Santa Rally Begins

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Dow and S&P 500 Close at Record Highs in Christmas Eve Session as Santa Rally Begins

The Dow Jones and S&P 500 closed at record highs Wednesday in a shortened Christmas Eve session, with the Nasdaq also rising. The Dow gained 288.75 points to 48,731.16, the S&P 500 rose 22.26 to 6,932.05, and the Nasdaq added 51.46 to 23,613.31. Gains followed upbeat labor data and a rebound in AI stocks. Trading volume was thin ahead of the holiday.
24 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 24, 2025): DJIA Hits Record Close on Christmas Eve as Santa Rally Kicks Off — Key News, Forecasts, and Analysis

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 24, 2025): DJIA Hits Record Close on Christmas Eve as Santa Rally Kicks Off — Key News, Forecasts, and Analysis

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record 48,731.16, up 288.75 points, in a shortened Christmas Eve session with light trading volume. Nike shares surged after Apple CEO Tim Cook made a notable insider purchase. Investors tracked shifting 2026 rate-cut expectations and renewed momentum in AI-linked stocks. About 1.8 billion shares traded on the NYSE, roughly a third of normal volume.
24 December 2025
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Marvell (MRVL) Stock After the Christmas Eve Close, Dec. 24, 2025: After‑Hours Check, Today’s Latest News, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Marvell (MRVL) Stock After the Christmas Eve Close, Dec. 24, 2025: After‑Hours Check, Today’s Latest News, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Marvell Technology shares closed at $86.49 on Dec. 24, down 1.33% in thin holiday trading, with volume at 5.33 million. Citi put Marvell on a “positive catalyst watch” ahead of CES 2026, citing AI infrastructure prospects and a $114 price target. U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 after the Christmas holiday.
24 December 2025
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Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock After Hours Today, Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Early Close and What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock After Hours Today, Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Early Close and What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Rigetti Computing closed at $24.51 on December 24, down 2.4% from the previous session, with after-hours trading near $24.54 as holiday liquidity thinned. About 18.09 million shares changed hands in a shortened session. Analysts rate the stock “Moderate Buy” with a mean 12-month target of $31.22, but targets range widely. U.S. markets will remain closed on December 25 for Christmas.
24 December 2025
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American Airlines Stock (AAL) After Hours Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Latest Price, Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

American Airlines Stock (AAL) After Hours Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Latest Price, Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

American Airlines shares closed at $15.68 in an early session Dec. 24, then slipped to about $15.61 after hours, down 0.45%. Roughly 25 million shares traded hands before the Christmas holiday. U.S. markets will reopen Dec. 26, with thin liquidity expected. TSA projected record holiday travel, with 44.3 million passengers screened between Dec. 19 and Jan. 4.
24 December 2025
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Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Holiday Close Recap, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before the Next Session

Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Holiday Close Recap, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before the Next Session

Procter & Gamble closed at $144.49, up 0.91%, in a holiday-shortened session on Dec. 24, with about 3.1 million shares traded. After-hours trading saw the stock slip 0.06% to $144.41. U.S. markets closed at 1:00 p.m. ET for Christmas Eve and will reopen Friday, Dec. 26. Broader indexes ended at or near record highs on light volume.
24 December 2025
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Omeros (OMER) Stock Surges After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025 After FDA Approves Yartemlea — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Omeros (OMER) Stock Surges After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025 After FDA Approves Yartemlea — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Omeros shares jumped 75% to $15.36 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the FDA approved its first commercial product, YARTEMLEA, for a rare post-transplant complication. The stock saw heavy volume and a wide range, with multiple trading halts reported. U.S. markets closed early for Christmas Eve and will reopen Friday. The FDA had previously rejected the drug in 2021.
24 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Latest Price, Netflix vs. Paramount Bids, and What to Know Before the Next Market Open (Dec. 26)

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Latest Price, Netflix vs. Paramount Bids, and What to Know Before the Next Market Open (Dec. 26)

Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) closed at $29.23, up 0.27% on Dec. 24, with after-hours trading near $29.25 amid thin holiday volume. The stock remains about 2.6% below Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share hostile bid, which now has a $40.4 billion financing guarantee from Larry Ellison. U.S. markets are closed Dec. 25 for Christmas, reopening Dec. 26. WBD’s board continues to back its Netflix agreement while reviewing the Paramount offer.
24 December 2025
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Merck (MRK) Stock After Hours Today: Shares Hit a New 52-Week High on Dec. 24, 2025 — What to Know Before U.S. Markets Reopen

Merck (MRK) Stock After Hours Today: Shares Hit a New 52-Week High on Dec. 24, 2025 — What to Know Before U.S. Markets Reopen

Merck shares closed near $106.45 on Dec. 24, up 1.3%, hitting a new 52-week high in a shortened Christmas Eve session. The stock contributed to the Dow’s advance as U.S. markets posted record closes. Trading volume remained thin after hours. No new corporate news was released, but investors continued to react to last week’s drug-pricing agreement with the Trump administration.
24 December 2025
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Hologic stock (HOLX) after-hours on Dec. 24, 2025: CVR milestone risk, Blackstone–TPG deal spread, and what to watch before the next market open

Hologic stock (HOLX) after-hours on Dec. 24, 2025: CVR milestone risk, Blackstone–TPG deal spread, and what to watch before the next market open

Hologic closed at $74.50 in a shortened Christmas Eve session, with after-hours trading lifting the stock to $74.80 by 7:00 p.m. ET. The company warned that meeting the 2026 CVR milestone is now more difficult after halting shipments of its Brevera biopsy needles. The stock remains below the $76 cash value in its pending buyout by Blackstone and TPG.
24 December 2025
Western Digital (WDC) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Price Action, Key News Drivers, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Western Digital (WDC) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Price Action, Key News Drivers, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Western Digital closed at $179.56 on Dec. 24, up from the previous session, after trading between $177.77 and $182.54 in light holiday volume. After-hours movement was minimal, with shares steady near $179.50. U.S. markets closed early for Christmas Eve and will remain shut on Dec. 25, reopening Dec. 26. No major company news moved the stock; trading reflected holiday conditions and sector positioning.
24 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • RE/MAX Holdings (RMAX) Shows Steady Earnings Growth Amid Revenue Decline
    April 26, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT. RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE:RMAX) posts a 7.4% annual growth in earnings per share (EPS) over three years, signaling steady profitability despite a revenue decline. EBIT margins remain flat, raising short-term growth concerns. Significant insider ownership at 5.1% (around $13 million) reflects confidence in the company's strategy. Investors seeking a balance of growth and proven profits might find RMAX worth monitoring, though recent revenue trends warrant caution. RE/MAX illustrates a traditional, profit-focused investment approach amidst a market often favoring high-risk, loss-making tech stocks.

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PayPal Stock Gets a Fresh Wall Street Lift — But the Sell Rating Says the Hard Part Isn’t Over

PayPal Stock Gets a Fresh Wall Street Lift — But the Sell Rating Says the Hard Part Isn’t Over

26 April 2026
PayPal shares rose 1.5% Friday after Truist Financial raised its price target to $45, though the stock traded at $50.48. The move comes as PayPal faces pressure from missed earnings, a new CEO, and increased competition from Apple Pay and Stripe. PayPal recently launched Curated Ads for connected TV and signed an NFL partnership for peer-to-peer payments. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 4% to $8.68 billion.
Cameco Corporation Stock Slips Before Q1 Results — Why Uranium Investors Are Watching May 5

Cameco Corporation Stock Slips Before Q1 Results — Why Uranium Investors Are Watching May 5

26 April 2026
Cameco’s U.S.-listed shares closed Friday at $122.15, down 1.4% ahead of its first-quarter results due May 5. Uranium prices held at $86.80 a pound, up 30% from a year earlier. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” on the stock, with a C$174.85 target for Toronto-listed shares. Cameco delivered 33 million pounds of uranium in 2025 and holds long-term contracts for about 230 million pounds.
Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Shot as $3.2 Billion Space Shield Race Opens

Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Shot as $3.2 Billion Space Shield Race Opens

26 April 2026
Lockheed Martin was selected for U.S. Space Force prototype work on the $185 billion Golden Dome missile-defense program, joining SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, and Anduril in a crowded field. The awards follow a weak quarter for Lockheed, with profit and cash flow down due to production delays and contract costs. Space Systems Command awarded 20 agreements to 12 companies. Lockheed shares closed at $513.45 on Friday, down 3.08%.
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