Today: 26 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Western Digital (WDC) Stock After Hours on Dec. 23, 2025: What’s Moving Shares—and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Market Open

Western Digital (WDC) Stock After Hours on Dec. 23, 2025: What’s Moving Shares—and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Market Open

Western Digital shares traded near $178 in after-hours activity Tuesday, holding gains from a strong 2025 rally. The stock’s steadiness follows its recent addition to the Nasdaq-100, with index rebalancing effects still in play. U.S. markets will close early Wednesday for Christmas Eve, raising the risk of exaggerated moves in thin trading. No major company-specific news drove after-hours action.
24 December 2025
Newmont (NEM) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 23, 2025: After‑Hours Update, Gold’s $4,500 Breakout, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before Wednesday’s Open

Newmont (NEM) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 23, 2025: After‑Hours Update, Gold’s $4,500 Breakout, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before Wednesday’s Open

Newmont closed at $105.25 on Dec. 23, up 0.35%, then edged down to $105.20 in after-hours trading. Gold prices surged above $4,500, hitting new records and driving sentiment across the sector. Newmont’s stock sits at the top of its 52-week range ahead of a holiday-shortened session Wednesday, when thin trading could increase volatility.
24 December 2025
AutoZone Stock (AZO) After Hours Today, Dec. 23, 2025: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Wednesday

AutoZone Stock (AZO) After Hours Today, Dec. 23, 2025: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Wednesday

AutoZone shares closed up 1.46% at $3,463.61 Tuesday, outperforming retail peers as volume topped the 50-day average. After-hours trading saw AZO dip about 0.19% to $3,457.00. The stock remains roughly 21% below its September 2025 high. Investors continue to weigh recent quarterly results showing higher sales but lower margins and profit.
24 December 2025
JioStar Elevates Purnima Kumar to EVP HR as Micro‑Dramas Reshape India’s OTT Landscape in 2025

JioStar Elevates Purnima Kumar to EVP HR as Micro‑Dramas Reshape India’s OTT Landscape in 2025

JioStar promoted Purnima Kumar to Executive Vice President – Human Resources (Digital, Sports) and Total Rewards on December 23. Her expanded mandate covers people strategy for digital platforms and sports, as well as compensation and benefits. The move comes as India’s streaming sector sees rapid growth, consolidation, and new content formats like micro-dramas. JioStar’s platforms reach over 750 million viewers weekly.
24 December 2025
Coal India Board Clears IPO Listings for Mahanadi Coalfields and SECL as PSU IPO Pipeline Builds for 2026

Coal India Board Clears IPO Listings for Mahanadi Coalfields and SECL as PSU IPO Pipeline Builds for 2026

Coal India’s board has approved in-principle plans to list its subsidiaries Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd and South Eastern Coalfields Ltd, according to exchange filings on Tuesday. The listings, advised by the Ministry of Coal, remain subject to regulatory clearance. The move follows increased market focus on PSU monetisation and speculation over a possible Bharat Coking Coal IPO.
24 December 2025
Accenture (ACN) Stock After Hours: Today’s News, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 24, 2025

Accenture (ACN) Stock After Hours: Today’s News, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 24, 2025

Accenture closed Tuesday at $270.77, up 0.04%, with after-hours trading showing little movement near $270.55 as of 8:07 p.m. ET. Trading volume was about 2.6 million shares. The NYSE will close early at 1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday for Christmas Eve. Investors are watching for any overnight news that could shift the stock from its current range.
24 December 2025
Target (TGT) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 23, 2025): What’s Driving the Move and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Market Open

Target (TGT) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 23, 2025): What’s Driving the Move and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Market Open

Target shares closed down 0.95% at $94.30 on Tuesday, underperforming the broader market. Wolfe Research trimmed its Q4 same-store sales estimate for Target after recent digital outages and distribution issues, reiterating an Underperform rating and $81 price target. Trading volume was typical for a pre-holiday session. After-hours trading showed little movement.
24 December 2025
Chevron Stock (CVX) After Hours Today (Dec. 23, 2025): What’s Moving Shares and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 24

Chevron Stock (CVX) After Hours Today (Dec. 23, 2025): What’s Moving Shares and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 24

Chevron closed at $150.51 Tuesday, up 0.47%, and traded near $150.56 after hours ahead of the holiday. Reuters reported Venezuela’s PDVSA is using floating storage as U.S. actions disrupt crude exports, while Chevron continues operations in joint ventures. Venezuela’s National Assembly advanced legislation imposing up to 20 years in prison for actions hindering maritime commerce.
24 December 2025
Linde Stock (LIN) After the Bell on Dec. 23, 2025: After-Hours Action, New Analyst Take, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 24

Linde Stock (LIN) After the Bell on Dec. 23, 2025: After-Hours Action, New Analyst Take, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 24

Linde plc closed Tuesday at $425.10, up 0.38%, with after-hours trading steady near $425.16 on light volume. Morgan Stanley reiterated its Overweight rating and $495 price target earlier in the day. U.S. markets will close early Wednesday for Christmas Eve, with thin liquidity expected. No major company-specific news moved the stock after the bell.
Eaton (ETN) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 23, 2025): News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 24

Eaton (ETN) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 23, 2025): News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 24

Eaton Corporation closed at $322.81 on Tuesday, up 0.76%, and traded slightly higher in late after-hours, hovering near $323.49. The S&P 500 hit a record close as U.S. Q3 GDP growth beat forecasts at 4.3%. Consumer confidence fell to 89.1, while October durable goods orders dropped 2.2%. A congressional-trade disclosure noted a share purchase by Rep. David Taylor.
24 December 2025
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock After Hours: What Happened on Dec. 23, 2025 — and What to Know Before the Dec. 24 Market Open

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock After Hours: What Happened on Dec. 23, 2025 — and What to Know Before the Dec. 24 Market Open

SoFi Technologies closed at $27.19 on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, with after-hours trading flat and volume near 326,000 shares. EVP Kelli Keough sold 9,468 shares that day at an average price of $27.14, leaving her with 312,948 shares, according to filings. The sale was made under a pre-set Rule 10b5-1 plan. U.S. markets will close early on December 24 due to the holiday.
24 December 2025
KLA Stock (KLAC) After Hours: What Happened After the Dec. 23, 2025 Close—and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 24

KLA Stock (KLAC) After Hours: What Happened After the Dec. 23, 2025 Close—and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 24

KLA Corporation closed at $1,268.75 on December 23, 2025, then ticked up to around $1,269.97 in after-hours trading on light volume. The stock remains near its 52-week high of $1,284.47. U.S. stocks broadly rose, with the S&P 500 hitting a record after a 4.3% Q3 GDP reading. KLA saw no major company news Tuesday; trading reflected sector and macro trends.
24 December 2025
Gold and Silver Prices Hit Fresh Record Highs on December 23, 2025 — MCX Gold Tops ₹1.38 Lakh, Silver Breaks ₹2.16 Lakh: What’s Driving the Rally

Gold and Silver Prices Hit Fresh Record Highs on December 23, 2025 — MCX Gold Tops ₹1.38 Lakh, Silver Breaks ₹2.16 Lakh: What’s Driving the Rally

Gold and silver hit new all-time highs in India on December 23, with MCX gold (February futures) reaching about ₹1,38,381 per 10 grams and MCX silver peaking near ₹2,16,596 per kg. Spot gold globally touched $4,497.55/oz, while silver climbed to $71.49/oz. Local bullion markets in Delhi and Ahmedabad reported gold above ₹1.40 lakh per 10 grams and silver over ₹2.17 lakh per kg, including taxes.
24 December 2025
Verizon (VZ) Stock After Hours: What Happened After the Dec. 23, 2025 Close—and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Early-Close Session

Verizon (VZ) Stock After Hours: What Happened After the Dec. 23, 2025 Close—and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Early-Close Session

Verizon shares closed at $39.92 Tuesday, down 0.15%, and edged up to $39.95 after hours despite a broader market rally. Trading stayed narrow, with the stock moving between $39.87 and $40.20. Verizon announced a YouTube TV promotion offering eligible customers $20 off per month for six months. U.S. markets will close early at 1 p.m. ET Wednesday ahead of Christmas.
24 December 2025
IREN Limited Stock After the Bell (Dec. 23, 2025): After-Hours Check, Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Open

IREN Limited Stock After the Bell (Dec. 23, 2025): After-Hours Check, Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Open

IREN Limited closed at $42.07 on Tuesday after opening sharply lower on an analyst downgrade, then rebounding during the session. Shares traded flat in after-hours, with volume near 22.6 million. Investors weighed concerns over potential dilution against optimism for IREN’s AI data center expansion and its $9.7 billion Microsoft contract.
24 December 2025
Gilead Sciences Stock (GILD) After Hours: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 24, 2025

Gilead Sciences Stock (GILD) After Hours: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 24, 2025

Gilead Sciences shares closed up 0.83% at $125.19 on Dec. 23, 2025, then held steady after hours. The company announced it will exclusively license Assembly Biosciences’ herpes drug candidates, expanding its antiviral pipeline. U.S. markets will close early on Dec. 24, with thin trading expected. Investors are watching for headlines and Gilead’s upcoming J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference appearance.
24 December 2025
PayPal Stock (PYPL) After the Close Dec. 23, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Open

PayPal Stock (PYPL) After the Close Dec. 23, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Open

PayPal shares closed Tuesday at $59.41, down 0.75%, as the S&P 500 hit a record high. After-hours trading kept PYPL flat near $59.40. The company agreed to a $6 million settlement with Hawaii over alleged deceptive practices related to Venmo, denying wrongdoing. Trading volume was about 12.15 million shares, matching recent averages.
24 December 2025
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  • ASX Penny Stocks To Watch In April 2026: Adore Beauty, Medical Developments, Wildcat Resources
    April 26, 2026, 3:25 PM EDT. As the Australian market edges up 0.4%, investors eye ASX penny stocks for potential gains despite global uncertainties. Adore Beauty Group (market cap A$38.99M) showed revenue growth to A$111.94M but posted a minimal net income loss, weighed by one-off costs and rising debt. Medical Developments International (A$58.58M) increased half-year sales to A$21.57M but slipped into a net loss, remaining debt-free with strong short-term assets. Both trade below estimated fair values, featuring stable volatility. These companies highlight the complex balance of opportunity and risk in small-cap stocks, as investors seek hidden value amid market shifts.

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Bloom Energy Stock Faces a Big Test as BlackRock’s 8.2% Stake Meets Oracle AI Power Bet

Bloom Energy Stock Faces a Big Test as BlackRock’s 8.2% Stake Meets Oracle AI Power Bet

26 April 2026
BlackRock disclosed an 8.2% passive stake in Bloom Energy, holding 22.9 million Class A shares, according to an amended SEC filing signed April 24. The disclosure comes ahead of Bloom’s first-quarter results on April 28, with focus on its 2.8-gigawatt fuel-cell deal with Oracle. Bloom shares closed Friday at $231.17, down 2.7%. Analyst targets shifted after the Oracle agreement, with Jefferies, Citi, and UBS raising estimates.
AeroVironment Stock Watch: Navy Laser Test Puts AVAV Back in Drone-Defense Focus

AeroVironment Stock Watch: Navy Laser Test Puts AVAV Back in Drone-Defense Focus

26 April 2026
AeroVironment’s LOCUST Laser Weapon System shot down multiple drones during a U.S. Navy carrier test on the USS George H.W. Bush, according to Pentagon records. The test comes as U.S. forces seek cheaper counter-drone options. AeroVironment shares fell 2.8% to $196.28 following the news. The company recently agreed to acquire BlueHalo in a $4.1 billion all-stock deal.
Why Circle Internet Group Stock Is Back Under the Microscope Before Earnings

Why Circle Internet Group Stock Is Back Under the Microscope Before Earnings

26 April 2026
Circle shares closed at $99.66, down 0.4%, as investors await first-quarter results due May 11. The company faces a proposed class-action lawsuit over alleged negligence tied to the April 1 Drift Protocol hack, where attackers reportedly moved $230 million in USDC. USDC circulation rose 72% year-on-year to $75.3 billion in Q4. MarketBeat lists Circle’s average 12-month price target at $127.24.
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