Khadija Saeed

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

Medtronic (MDT) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: FDA Class I Recall Headline, Options Surge, Dividend Timing, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Medtronic (MDT) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: FDA Class I Recall Headline, Options Surge, Dividend Timing, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) ended the holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 essentially flat-to-lower, then ticked modestly higher in thin after-hours trading—exactly the kind of “quiet tape” investors often see when U.S. markets close early for the holiday. New York Stock Exchange+2Investor Relations | Medtronic+2 One important calendar note upfront: U.S. stock markets are closed on Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day) and reopen Friday, December 26—so “tomorrow’s open” for trading purposes is the Friday session. New York Stock Exchange+1 MDT after the bell: price action recap (Dec. 24, 2025) Official close (regular session): Medtronic’s investor relations historical
25 December 2025
Capital One Stock (COF) After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Capital One Stock (COF) After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) ended the Christmas Eve session on a high note—then eased modestly in extended trading—capping a holiday-shortened day in which U.S. stocks pushed to fresh records amid light volume. As of 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, COF traded at $247.50 in after-hours, down $0.77 (-0.31%) from its regular-session close of $248.27. Public+1 One important calendar detail before looking ahead: U.S. equity markets are closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, for Christmas, and reopen for a full session on Friday, Dec. 26. Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) was also an early-close day (1:00 p.m. ET)
25 December 2025
Stryker Stock (SYK) After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Stryker Stock (SYK) After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

NEW YORK — Dec. 24, 2025 — Stryker Corporation (NYSE: SYK) ended the Christmas Eve session essentially flat and slipped slightly in thin after-hours trading, a typical pattern for a holiday-shortened day when liquidity dries up and institutional desks are largely finished for the year. SYK closed at $354.74 and was last quoted around $354.50 after hours (as of 3:18 p.m. ET), a move small enough to be more about trading conditions than a sudden change in fundamentals. MarketWatch It’s also worth clearing up the calendar: U.S. markets are closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 (Christmas Day), and the next
25 December 2025
Analog Devices (ADI) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before the Next Market Session

Analog Devices (ADI) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before the Next Market Session

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) finished the Christmas Eve trading session modestly higher, then traded in a tight range in after-hours action—exactly the kind of muted “tape” investors often see when liquidity thins out ahead of a U.S. market holiday. ADI shares closed the shortened Dec. 24 session at $277.56, up about 0.3% on the day. In after-hours trading, the stock hovered near the $277 level, with quotes showing only a small move (roughly flat to slightly lower) shortly after 5 p.m. ET. Yahoo Finance+1 The bigger “tomorrow” story: U.S. stock markets are closed on Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25),
25 December 2025
Abbott Laboratories Stock (ABT) After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What to Know Before the Next Market Open on Dec. 26

Abbott Laboratories Stock (ABT) After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What to Know Before the Next Market Open on Dec. 26

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) finished Christmas Eve trading modestly higher, then ticked up again in light after-hours action—an unsurprising pattern for a defensive healthcare name during a holiday-shortened session. Still, the setup into Friday’s reopening (Dec. 26, 2025) matters, because investors are balancing three big Abbott storylines: the new Volt™ PFA system clearance, a fresh dividend hike, and the pending Exact Sciences acquisition that could reshape Abbott’s diagnostics mix. Here’s a detailed look at where ABT stands after the bell on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, and what investors should keep on the radar before the market’s next open. ABT stock
25 December 2025
Lowe’s Stock (NYSE: LOW) After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before the Market Reopens

Lowe’s Stock (NYSE: LOW) After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before the Market Reopens

Dec. 24, 2025 — After-hours update (Christmas Eve session) Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) ended the holiday-shortened Christmas Eve trading session modestly higher, then dipped slightly in thin after-hours trading—exactly the kind of “small move, big context” setup investors often see heading into the year-end stretch. Because U.S. markets are closed on Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025), the next full regular session is Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. New York Stock Exchange+2Reuters+2 Below is a detailed look at LOW’s after-the-bell action today (24.12.2025), the most relevant news and analysis published today, the latest forecast and analyst target landscape, and the
25 December 2025
Union Pacific (UNP) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Merger Scrutiny, Holiday-Thin Trading, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Union Pacific (UNP) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Merger Scrutiny, Holiday-Thin Trading, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) finished Christmas Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025) in positive territory during a holiday-shortened session, then drifted modestly lower in after-hours trading—an unsurprising setup given thin liquidity, year-end positioning, and the market’s continued focus on Union Pacific’s proposed megamerger with Norfolk Southern. Below is a detailed breakdown of what happened after the bell, the key headlines driving sentiment, the latest forecast and analyst framing, and the most important items to track before the next regular U.S. equity session. UNP stock: where it closed, and what after-hours is signaling Union Pacific shares closed at $235.05 on Dec.
Gold Price Today (24 Dec 2025): Gold Breaks $4,500, MCX Hits ₹1.38 Lakh; Silver Jumps ₹9,400 in Jaipur — 2026 Gold vs Silver Outlook

Gold Price Today (24 Dec 2025): Gold Breaks $4,500, MCX Hits ₹1.38 Lakh; Silver Jumps ₹9,400 in Jaipur — 2026 Gold vs Silver Outlook

Gold and silver ended Wednesday, December 24, 2025 on an unmistakably bullish note, capping what traders are calling a full-blown precious-metals frenzy—from global spot markets to India’s MCX and even local sarafa counters in Jaipur. Globally, gold surged past $4,500 an ounce for the first time, while silver hit a fresh all-time high and platinum also touched record levels as investors piled into “hard assets” amid escalating geopolitical uncertainty and expectations that U.S. interest rates could fall further in 2026. Reuters+1 In India, the rally translated into new peak levels on MCX for both bullion heavyweights. And in Jaipur—one of
Interac Payments Are Reshaping Ontario iGaming: High-Limit Withdrawals, Cashless Casinos and Privacy Concerns (Dec 24, 2025)

Interac Payments Are Reshaping Ontario iGaming: High-Limit Withdrawals, Cashless Casinos and Privacy Concerns (Dec 24, 2025)

A burst of Canada-focused coverage on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 put a spotlight on a topic that usually lives in the fine print: how players move money in and out of online gambling accounts—and why Interac e-Transfer has become the payment method at the center of the conversation. Across multiple published pieces that day, the same themes kept surfacing: faster payouts, higher withdrawal caps, and a broader push toward cashless gambling experiences—alongside growing anxiety about privacy, data access, and fraud. New Security Beat+2Durham Post+2 This article breaks down what those December 24 reports said, what regulators in Ontario require, and
25 December 2025
Christmas Bank Holiday 2025 in India: Are Banks Open on December 24 and Closed on December 25? RBI State-wise List, Closures, and What to Do

Christmas Bank Holiday 2025 in India: Are Banks Open on December 24 and Closed on December 25? RBI State-wise List, Closures, and What to Do

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 — With Christmas week underway, many customers across India are double-checking branch timings after seeing mixed messages on social media, neighbourhood notices, and WhatsApp forwards. The key point: bank holidays in India are not uniform nationwide—they vary by state and are published in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar—which is why a bank branch can be open in one city and shut in another on the same date. The Times of India+1 Below is what the RBI holiday matrix for December 2025 and multiple December 24 reports indicate about bank operations on
25 December 2025
Texas Instruments (TXN) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Christmas Eve Close, Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Texas Instruments (TXN) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Christmas Eve Close, Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ: TXN) ended the Christmas Eve session essentially unchanged—and stayed calm after the bell—while the broader U.S. market pushed deeper into record territory. In the shortened trading day on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, TXN closed at $177.13 (the regular session ended early at 1:00 p.m. ET). After-hours trading was also quiet, with TXN hovering around $177.1–$177.2 in late updates. Yahoo Finance+2MarketWatch+2 But if you’re looking ahead to “tomorrow’s open,” there’s a calendar catch: U.S. stock markets are closed on Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day), and the next full regular session is Friday, December 26. New York Stock
25 December 2025
Danaher (DHR) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Early Close — and What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Danaher (DHR) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Early Close — and What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) ended Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 on a quiet note in a holiday-shortened session, then drifted only slightly in after-hours trading. With U.S. markets closed on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and set to reopen Friday, Dec. 26, the key “overnight” story for Danaher is less about a dramatic after-hours move — and more about calendar-driven factors (especially the ex‑dividend date) and a handful of headline items investors may see circulating before the next open. New York Stock Exchange+1 Danaher stock price after the bell (Dec. 24, 2025) Because Christmas Eve had an early 1:00 p.m. ET close
25 December 2025

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Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Bradesco’s preferred shares fell 2.55% to 20.61 reais Friday after the bank issued 2026 guidance pointing to slower growth in some areas. Fourth-quarter recurring net income rose 20.6% to 6.5 billion reais, with 2025 ROAE at 15.2%. The Ibovespa closed up 0.45%. Bradesco ADRs ended down 0.5% at $3.98 in New York.
Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
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