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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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Pfizer (PFE) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook as of Dec. 25, 2025

Pfizer (PFE) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook as of Dec. 25, 2025

Pfizer shares closed at $25.03 on Dec. 24, ahead of Christmas, after the company issued 2026 guidance below Wall Street forecasts. The drugmaker projected 2026 revenue of $59.5–$62.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.80–$3.00, citing lower COVID product sales and loss of exclusivity. Pfizer declared a $0.43 per share Q1 2026 dividend, its 349th consecutive payout.
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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Nike Stock (NKE) News on Dec. 25, 2025: Tim Cook’s $3M Buy Sparks a Bounce as China Weakness and Tariffs Cloud the Turnaround

Nike Stock (NKE) News on Dec. 25, 2025: Tim Cook’s $3M Buy Sparks a Bounce as China Weakness and Tariffs Cloud the Turnaround

Nike shares rose 4.7% to about $60 on Dec. 24 after a filing showed Apple CEO Tim Cook, a Nike board member, bought $3 million in stock. The purchase marked the largest open-market buy by a Nike director in over a decade, according to Baird. Nike’s Q2 FY2026 earnings beat sales estimates but showed a 32% drop in net income and falling margins. North America sales rose 9%, while Greater China declined.
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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Intel Stock (INTC) News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 25, 2025: Nvidia’s 18A Pause, a U.S. Government Stake, and What Comes Next

Intel Stock (INTC) News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 25, 2025: Nvidia’s 18A Pause, a U.S. Government Stake, and What Comes Next

Intel shares closed at $36.18 on Dec. 24, down 0.56%, after reports that Nvidia tested but paused work with Intel’s advanced 18A chip process. The stock remains about 18% below its 52-week high. Intel said 18A development is on track and interest continues. U.S. markets are closed Dec. 25 for Christmas.
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
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock News Today: Netflix Deal, Paramount’s $30 Bid, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 25, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock News Today: Netflix Deal, Paramount’s $30 Bid, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 25, 2025)

Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros.’ studios and HBO assets, while Paramount Skydance has launched a $30 per share hostile tender offer for all of Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD’s board urged shareholders to reject Paramount’s bid, but is reviewing an amended offer backed by Larry Ellison’s $40.4 billion equity guarantee. WBD stock closed Dec. 24 at $29.23, near its 52-week high.
25 December 2025
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Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock News Today: Latest Updates, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Into 2026

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock News Today: Latest Updates, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Into 2026

Rigetti Computing shares last closed at $24.51 on Dec. 24, with U.S. markets shut for Christmas. The stock traded between $24.04 and $25.22 that day, well off its 52-week high of $58.15. Short interest has eased to about 41.25 million shares, or roughly 12.5% of float. Rigetti jumped over 13% on Dec. 22 during a sector-wide rally, despite no company-specific news.
25 December 2025
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Opendoor (OPEN) Stock News and Forecasts: Homebuyer.com Acquisition, “Opendoor 2.0” AI Pivot, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025)

Opendoor (OPEN) Stock News and Forecasts: Homebuyer.com Acquisition, “Opendoor 2.0” AI Pivot, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025)

Opendoor Technologies closed at $6.28 on December 24, with shares up nearly 294% in 2025. The company announced the acquisition of Homebuyer.com to expand its mortgage services, with founder Dan Green joining as Director of Mortgage Growth. Lucas Matheson was named President effective December 22, while Christy Schwartz will become CFO on January 1.
25 December 2025
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock News Today: CES 2026 Catalyst, Analyst Forecasts, and a Reality Check on Valuation

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock News Today: CES 2026 Catalyst, Analyst Forecasts, and a Reality Check on Valuation

D-Wave Quantum stock closed at $27.52 on Dec. 24, down 5.5% after a volatile week that saw a surge to $32.10 on news it will showcase commercial quantum tech at CES 2026. The company plans to sponsor CES Foundry in January and hold its Qubits 2026 conference later that month, focusing on technical updates and customer adoption.
25 December 2025
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Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving the Defense-Tech Story (Dec. 25, 2025)

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving the Defense-Tech Story (Dec. 25, 2025)

Ondas Holdings last traded near $9.07 in a shortened session on Dec. 24, 2025, after announcing two $8.2 million counter-UAS airport orders in Europe in November and December. The company also secured a national border-protection tender on Dec. 3, involving deployment of thousands of autonomous drones. Investors remain focused on Ondas’ ability to integrate acquisitions and scale operations.
25 December 2025
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American Airlines Stock (NASDAQ: AAL) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch for 2026 (Dec. 25, 2025)

American Airlines Stock (NASDAQ: AAL) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch for 2026 (Dec. 25, 2025)

American Airlines shares closed at $15.68 in a shortened Dec. 24 session, up slightly before U.S. markets shut for Christmas. The stock saw sharp moves earlier in the week, dropping over 4% Dec. 23 after loyalty-program changes drew scrutiny. Investors are weighing American’s push into premium cabins against costs and customer reaction as the airline tries to catch up with Delta and United.
25 December 2025
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News Today: BlueBird 6 Launch Triggers Wild Swing as 2026 Direct-to-Cell Ambitions Come Into Focus

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News Today: BlueBird 6 Launch Triggers Wild Swing as 2026 Direct-to-Cell Ambitions Come Into Focus

AST SpaceMobile confirmed its BlueBird 6 satellite reached low Earth orbit after launching from India late Dec. 23. The company says the 2,400-square-foot array aims to deliver 4G/5G broadband directly to regular smartphones. ASTS shares surged to $92.85 before closing at $78.05 on Dec. 24, with trading volume near 26 million. The satellite is the heaviest payload launched by India’s LVM3 rocket.
25 December 2025
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  • Applied Materials Q2 Earnings Expected to Fuel Stock Surge on May 14
    May 14, 2026, 4:28 PM EDT. Applied Materials (AMAT) shares have soared 153% in a year, driven by growing demand for semiconductor manufacturing tools amid the AI investment boom. On May 14, the company will announce Q2 earnings, with analysts expecting revenue of $7.68-$7.7 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.66-$2.68, up from last year. Management's guidance hints at even higher figures, potentially pushing market capitalization beyond $450 billion. Despite recent inflation concerns, Applied Materials' growth outlook remains robust due to sustained AI-driven spending by hyperscalers. Investors are watching closely for another earnings beat, which could propel the stock toward a $500 billion valuation amid the ongoing semiconductor equipment rally.

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AST SpaceMobile shares rose 11.8% to $83.66 after AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon agreed in principle to form a joint venture for satellite-based direct-to-device service. The company said it expects to play a central role as carriers seek to extend coverage beyond cell towers. The venture still requires definitive agreements. Competition includes SpaceX, Skylo, and Amazon’s Globalstar partnership.
US Stock Market Today: Dow Retakes 50,000 as AI Rally Sends S&P 500, Nasdaq to Records

US Stock Market Today: Dow Retakes 50,000 as AI Rally Sends S&P 500, Nasdaq to Records

14 May 2026
The Dow Jones closed above 50,000, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting new highs as Cisco shares surged after raising its AI infrastructure outlook and announcing nearly 4,000 job cuts. Nvidia gained after U.S. approval for Chinese firms to buy its H200 chips. Cerebras Systems soared 89% on its IPO debut. U.S. retail sales rose 0.5% in April; jobless claims increased by 12,000.
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