Today: 25 June 2026

Marcin Frąckiewicz

Marcin Frąckiewicz is the founder and CEO of TS2 Space, a satellite communications company serving customers around the world. A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), he has more than two decades of experience in telecommunications, satellite services and technology ventures. He writes about satellite communications, space technology, artificial intelligence and the stock market, with a particular focus on technology companies, semiconductors, emerging industries and the trends shaping global innovation.

Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in Canada: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Find Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in Canada: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Find Essentials

Most major retailers, malls, and grocery stores in Canada close on Christmas Day. Convenience stores, gas stations, and some pharmacies, such as 7-Eleven and select Shoppers Drug Mart or Rexall locations, remain open, often with reduced hours. Movie theatres and some tourist attractions also operate. Shoppers are advised to check local hours before heading out.
Shops Open on Christmas Day in Australia 2025: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Get Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day in Australia 2025: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Get Essentials

Major supermarkets, retail chains, and shopping centres across Australia will be closed on Christmas Day, 25 December 2025. Most liquor stores will also shut, except for some in Victoria and Tasmania. Limited convenience stores, petrol stations, and some independent supermarkets may open with reduced hours. Shoppers are advised to check local listings before heading out.
25 December 2025
Is the Canadian Stock Market Open on Dec. 25, 2025? TSX Christmas Day Hours, Boxing Day Closure, and What Investors Need to Know

Is the Canadian Stock Market Open on Dec. 25, 2025? TSX Christmas Day Hours, Boxing Day Closure, and What Investors Need to Know

Canadian stock markets, including the TSX, TSXV, TSX Alpha, CSE, and Cboe Canada venues, are closed Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, for Christmas Day. Markets also close Friday, Dec. 26, for Boxing Day. On Dec. 24, trading ended early, with most venues closing by 1:00 or 1:30 p.m. ET. Regular trading resumes Monday, Dec. 29.
Is the Australian Stock Market Open on 25 December 2025? ASX Christmas Day Trading Hours, Closures, and the Latest Christmas Eve Market Wrap

Is the Australian Stock Market Open on 25 December 2025? ASX Christmas Day Trading Hours, Closures, and the Latest Christmas Eve Market Wrap

The Australian Securities Exchange will be closed on Thursday, 25 December 2025, for Christmas Day, with no trading or settlement. The last session before the holiday ends early at 2:10 p.m. Sydney time on 24 December. Trading resumes on Monday, 29 December, after the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays and the weekend. Cboe Australia follows the same holiday schedule.
Top Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Reddit, Rocket Lab and More as the S&P 500 Nears 7,000

Top Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Reddit, Rocket Lab and More as the S&P 500 Nears 7,000

The S&P 500 closed at a record high ahead of a shortened Christmas Eve session, with the NYSE and Nasdaq set to close at 1:00 p.m. ET. Trading volume remains light, amplifying price swings and volatility. U.S. GDP grew 4.3% in Q3, but consumer confidence fell to 89.1. Analysts expect 2026 market leadership to broaden beyond big tech.
Top Stocks to Buy Today in India: ITC, Tata Steel, Dr Reddy’s, Coal India, Ajanta Pharma and More (24 December 2025)

Top Stocks to Buy Today in India: ITC, Tata Steel, Dr Reddy’s, Coal India, Ajanta Pharma and More (24 December 2025)

Indian equities slipped into the red by late afternoon Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 near 26,200 and the Sensex around 85,600 as IT and pharma stocks dragged. Early gains from strong US growth data faded amid cautious trading and thin holiday volumes. RBI’s planned liquidity injection and US visa policy changes weighed on sentiment. Technical analysts flagged Nifty support at 26,050 and resistance near 26,300.
Top UK Stocks to Buy Today (24 December 2025): Best FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Shares to Watch on the London Stock Exchange

Top UK Stocks to Buy Today (24 December 2025): Best FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Shares to Watch on the London Stock Exchange

BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10.1 billion, generating about $6 billion for debt reduction. The London Stock Exchange closes early at 12:30 GMT for Christmas, with thin trading and the FTSE 100 steady. Wickes completed a £20 million buyback, while Barclays and NatWest advanced in the Evelyn Partners auction. The pound remains above $1.35.
Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nikkei 225 Slips as a Rebounding Yen Hits Exporters, While Chip Stocks Rally

Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nikkei 225 Slips as a Rebounding Yen Hits Exporters, While Chip Stocks Rally

Nikkei 225 closed down 68.77 points at 50,344.10 on Wednesday, while TOPIX fell 15.88 points to 3,407.37 as a stronger yen pressured exporters. Toyota dropped 1.8%, Sony slid 1.9%. Chip stocks outperformed, with Advantest up 2.5% and Screen Holdings surging 10%. Trading was thin ahead of Christmas, with the dollar in the mid-155s yen.
Asian Stock Markets Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Shanghai Rises, Nikkei Flat as Holiday Trading Thins and Metals Hit Records

Asian Stock Markets Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Shanghai Rises, Nikkei Flat as Holiday Trading Thins and Metals Hit Records

Asian stocks ended mixed in thin Christmas Eve trading on Wednesday, with modest gains in China and Hong Kong offset by losses in South Korea and Australia. Japan’s Nikkei closed flat as investors weighed Bank of Japan signals, a stronger yen, and rising bond yields. The Shanghai Composite rose 0.53%, while the Kospi slipped 0.21%. U.S. markets set a record, but regional moves stayed narrow.
24 December 2025
EU Stock Markets Today (24 December 2025): STOXX 600 Flat on Christmas Eve as BP Castrol Deal, Sanofi’s Dynavax Move and Record Metals Set the Tone

EU Stock Markets Today (24 December 2025): STOXX 600 Flat on Christmas Eve as BP Castrol Deal, Sanofi’s Dynavax Move and Record Metals Set the Tone

The STOXX 600 index was flat at 588.93 by 08:09 GMT on December 24, 2025, as EU stock markets saw sharply reduced liquidity with Germany and Italy closed and other exchanges running shortened sessions for Christmas Eve. Energy shares rose on firmer oil, while miners tracked gains in precious metals. Trading volumes were thin across the continent.
Silver Price UK Today: £53/oz as Global Silver Breaks $72 — Latest News, Drivers and 2026 Forecasts (24 December 2025)

Silver Price UK Today: £53/oz as Global Silver Breaks $72 — Latest News, Drivers and 2026 Forecasts (24 December 2025)

Silver prices in the UK hit £53.20 per troy ounce on 24 December, according to The Royal Mint, as global spot silver reached a record $72.70/oz. The surge caps a year in which silver has jumped around 150%. UK buyers face additional costs, with 20% VAT applied to physical silver purchases. The rally is linked to rate-cut expectations, a weaker dollar, and strong demand.
24 December 2025
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 24.12.2025

IAMGOLD shares have climbed 218% over the past year, with analysts estimating the stock trades at a 61.9% discount to fair value based on long-term cash flow projections. Ternium is up 44% in a year, trading at $38.16, with a lower price-to-earnings ratio than peers but faces risks from global overcapacity and rising costs.
24 December 2025
Australia Stock Market Today (24 December 2025): ASX 200 Slips in Christmas Eve Trade as Banks Drag, Gold Hits Records and the Aussie Dollar Jumps

Australia Stock Market Today (24 December 2025): ASX 200 Slips in Christmas Eve Trade as Banks Drag, Gold Hits Records and the Aussie Dollar Jumps

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.3%–0.4% to around 8,760 in early Christmas Eve trading as most sectors fell, led by consumer discretionary, utilities, and financials. Materials and energy edged higher on strong commodity prices. The Australian dollar hit US$0.67, its highest since October. The ASX closes early at 2:10 p.m. and will remain shut until Monday.
24 December 2025
1 64 65 66 67 68 395

Stock Market Today

  • Top 10 Stock Market Movers to Watch June 25: Micron, Qualcomm, Banks, and More
    June 25, 2026, 9:53 AM EDT. Micron surged over 16% after smashing earnings estimates with EPS of $25.11 and raised its August quarter guidance, citing sustained high demand driven by AI. Qualcomm jumped nearly 10%, doubling its fiscal 2029 non-handset revenue target to $40 billion fueled by AI data center infrastructure efforts and a deal with Meta. Intel received a hold rating from Goldman Sachs, who sees upside but prefers Nvidia, Broadcom, and AMD. Major U.S. banks passed Federal Reserve stress tests, enabling dividends and buybacks. JPMorgan announced a dividend increase and a new $50 billion buyback, while Goldman Sachs lifted its dividend. Jefferies posted weaker asset management fees but a strong 57% jump in investment banking revenue. Darden Restaurants beat EPS estimates but fell on cautious fiscal 2027 guidance. The Nasdaq is set to lead gains on these tech and chip sector catalysts.

Latest News

JPMorgan CEO search focuses on two divisions behind 85% of Q1 net

JPMorgan CEO search focuses on two divisions behind 85% of Q1 net

25 June 2026
JPMorgan Chase named Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh co-presidents, giving them oversight of units generating 85% of Q1 net income; the board approved $100 million in retention RSUs for four top executives with a 12% ROTCE hurdle, and plans to raise the dividend and launch a $50 billion buyback, with shares quoted at $333.45 before the U.S. open.
Go toTop