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Gold Price Today (December 25, 2025): Spot Gold Pares Gains Near $4,475 After Record $4,525 Breakout

Gold Price Today (December 25, 2025): Spot Gold Pares Gains Near $4,475 After Record $4,525 Breakout

Spot gold slipped to around $4,479 per ounce on December 25 after hitting a record $4,525.18, as traders locked in profits in thin holiday trading. U.S. gold futures settled near $4,503. Major exchanges operated with limited staff or closed, amplifying price swings. Gold remains near record highs, supported by rate-cut expectations and a weaker U.S. dollar.
25 December 2025
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Vanguard Says Flip the 60/40 Portfolio for 2026: Bonds Back, AI Risks Rising

Vanguard Says Flip the 60/40 Portfolio for 2026: Bonds Back, AI Risks Rising

Vanguard is signaling a shift from the traditional 60/40 portfolio, recommending a 40% stocks, 60% bonds mix for the next decade. The firm’s latest model projects U.S. equity returns of 3.5% to 5.5% annually through 2035. Higher bond yields and lofty stock valuations underpin the move. Vanguard stresses the guidance is long-term and not a short-term market call.
25 December 2025
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Garmin Autoland Makes Aviation History as King Air Lands Itself in Colorado After Pressurization Emergency

Garmin Autoland Makes Aviation History as King Air Lands Itself in Colorado After Pressurization Emergency

A Beechcraft Super King Air 200 landed itself at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport near Denver on Dec. 20 after a rapid loss of cabin pressurization triggered Garmin’s Emergency Autoland system, marking its first full real-world use in an emergency. Both pilots remained conscious and let the automation complete the landing. The FAA is investigating. Automated radio calls referenced “pilot incapacitation,” but the operator said this was a system message, not an actual condition.
25 December 2025
Glencore PLC Stock (LSE: GLEN) on Dec 25, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move the Share Price Next

Glencore PLC Stock (LSE: GLEN) on Dec 25, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move the Share Price Next

Glencore’s London-listed shares closed at 394.30p on Dec. 24, near recent highs, before UK markets shut for Christmas. The company agreed to buy a majority stake in Dutch fuel supplier FincoEnergies and acquired the Quechua copper project in Peru in December. Investors are watching copper growth plans and pending EU antitrust approval for the FincoEnergies deal.
25 December 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser (LSE: RKT) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Catalysts as of Dec. 25, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser (LSE: RKT) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Catalysts as of Dec. 25, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser closed at 5,978p on 24 December, near recent highs after touching 6,080p on 19 December. Santander initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating and a 7,030p target, implying 17.6% upside. Other broker actions in December included downgrades from Morningstar and Morgan Stanley. The stock saw lighter holiday trading and awaits the Essential Home divestment deadline.
25 December 2025
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Compass Group PLC Stock (LSE: CPG): Vermaat Deal Completed, Analyst Targets Lift, and 2026 Guidance Takes Center Stage

Compass Group PLC Stock (LSE: CPG): Vermaat Deal Completed, Analyst Targets Lift, and 2026 Guidance Takes Center Stage

Compass Group shares closed at 2,370p on December 24, down 0.59% in light holiday trading, with UK markets shut for Christmas. The company completed its acquisition of Vermaat Group after EU approval, aiming to boost its European business. Fiscal 2025 results showed $46.1bn revenue and 8.7% organic growth. Compass forecasts 2026 profit growth of about 10%, including a 2% lift from M&A.
25 December 2025
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Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.L) Stock News and Forecasts on 25 December 2025: £200m Buyback, SMR Momentum, and What Analysts Expect Next

Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.L) Stock News and Forecasts on 25 December 2025: £200m Buyback, SMR Momentum, and What Analysts Expect Next

Rolls-Royce shares closed at 1,149.50p on 24 December 2025, near record highs but on thin holiday trading. The company launched a £200 million interim share buyback set to run into February, following a £1 billion buyback completed in November. Management reaffirmed 2025 profit and cash flow guidance, citing strong demand across core divisions.
25 December 2025
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Shell Plc (SHEL) Stock News on Dec. 25, 2025: Buybacks, Gulf Discovery, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus

Shell Plc (SHEL) Stock News on Dec. 25, 2025: Buybacks, Gulf Discovery, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus

Shell’s U.S.-listed shares closed at $72.84 on Dec. 24, down 0.31% ahead of the Christmas break. The company disclosed new share buybacks on Dec. 24 as part of its ongoing $3.5 billion program. Shell also reported a new oil discovery at the Nashville well in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, operated with a 79% stake. Markets in the U.S. and UK are closed Dec. 25 for the holiday.
25 December 2025
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Anglo American plc Stock (AAL.L) News Today: Teck Merger Countdown, Copper Price Tailwinds, and Analyst Forecasts (25 December 2025)

Anglo American plc Stock (AAL.L) News Today: Teck Merger Countdown, Copper Price Tailwinds, and Analyst Forecasts (25 December 2025)

Anglo American shares closed up 0.63% at £30.12 on Christmas Eve, outperforming the FTSE 100 on thin holiday trading. The stock sits just below its 52-week high as investors await further updates on the proposed $53 billion all-stock merger with Teck Resources. Teck shareholders and Canadian regulators have approved the deal, but additional clearances are pending. Copper prices at record highs continue to drive sector momentum.
25 December 2025
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Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): Latest News, Share Price Drivers, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025)

Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): Latest News, Share Price Drivers, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025)

Rio Tinto plc shares hit a 52-week high of £59.82 in London and closed near $80.89 on the NYSE ADR as of Dec. 24, 2025. The stock gained on record copper prices above $12,000 and a company strategy reset under CEO Simon Trott. Investors are weighing new lithium expansion, updated operational guidance, and ongoing legal and governance issues. Trading reflects pre-holiday activity due to the Dec. 25 market closure.
25 December 2025
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Buys $3 Million in Nike Stock, Doubling Stake as Turnaround Pressure Mounts

Apple CEO Tim Cook Buys $3 Million in Nike Stock, Doubling Stake as Turnaround Pressure Mounts

Apple CEO Tim Cook bought 50,000 shares of Nike Class B stock for about $2.95 million on Dec. 22, nearly doubling his holdings, according to an SEC filing. The news, disclosed Dec. 24, sent Nike shares up 4.6% after a sharp decline following its earnings report. Cook is Nike’s lead independent director. Nike stock had fallen nearly 13% since Dec. 18 before the rebound.
25 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBA, HSBC): Latest December 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Catalysts Investors Are Watching

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBA, HSBC): Latest December 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Catalysts Investors Are Watching

HSBC shares last traded at 1,175.40p in London and $79.58 in New York on Dec. 24, before markets closed for Christmas. The bank named Ida Liu as CEO of its private banking unit, and Ann Godbehere will retire from the board after the 2026 AGM. HSBC’s $13.6 billion bid to privatize Hang Seng Bank advanced after an independent committee backed the offer.
25 December 2025
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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Stock: Latest Buyback Updates, AI Partnerships and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Stock: Latest Buyback Updates, AI Partnerships and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group last traded at 8,874p in a shortened session on 24 December 2025 before UK markets closed for Christmas. LSEG reported buying 56,183 shares on 23 December at an average 8,899.82p as part of its ongoing £1 billion buyback, with shares to be cancelled. The programme is set to run into early 2026. LSEG’s 52-week range stands at 8,096p to 12,185p.
25 December 2025
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United Kingdom Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holiday Pause, BP Castrol Deal and 2026 Outlook (25 Dec 2025)

United Kingdom Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holiday Pause, BP Castrol Deal and 2026 Outlook (25 Dec 2025)

The London Stock Exchange is closed for Christmas and Boxing Day, with trading set to resume after the long weekend. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.2% in a quiet half-day session on Christmas Eve. BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for about $6 billion, valuing Castrol at $10.1 billion. The Bank of England recently cut rates to 3.75%.
25 December 2025
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Electronic Arts Shareholders Approve $55 Billion Saudi PIF-Led Takeover: What Happens Next as EA Moves Toward Going Private

Electronic Arts Shareholders Approve $55 Billion Saudi PIF-Led Takeover: What Happens Next as EA Moves Toward Going Private

Electronic Arts shareholders approved a $55 billion all-cash buyout led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, with 201.5 million votes in favor and 1.9 million against. The deal, at $210 per share, now awaits regulatory review in the U.S. and other major markets. If approved, PIF will control about 93% of EA.
25 December 2025
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Castrol India Stock in Focus on 25 Dec 2025: Open Offer at ₹194.04 After BP Sells Castrol Stake to Stonepeak

Castrol India Stock in Focus on 25 Dec 2025: Open Offer at ₹194.04 After BP Sells Castrol Stake to Stonepeak

BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10.1 billion, triggering a mandatory open offer for up to 26% of Castrol India at ₹194.04 per share. CPP Investments will invest up to $1.05 billion for an indirect stake. Castrol India shares jumped 9% to ₹202.40 on December 24 after the news. The transaction is expected to close by end-2026, pending regulatory approvals.
25 December 2025
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Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today (25 Dec 2025): HINDZINC Rallies to Fresh Highs on Silver Surge — Latest News, Results, and Analyst Targets

Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today (25 Dec 2025): HINDZINC Rallies to Fresh Highs on Silver Surge — Latest News, Results, and Analyst Targets

Hindustan Zinc shares closed at ₹624.85 on December 24, up 2.47%, near a 52-week high as silver prices surged. The company reported 2Q FY26 revenue of ₹8,549 crore and profit after tax of ₹2,649 crore. Refined saleable silver output reached 144 tonnes for the quarter. Indian markets were closed December 25 for Christmas.
25 December 2025
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  • Sensex and Nifty Rise Over 1% on Hopes of Policy Support Amid Currency Volatility
    May 14, 2026, 3:21 PM EDT. Indian markets closed higher Thursday with the Sensex up 1.06% and the Nifty 1.18%, fueled by gains in pharmaceutical, healthcare, metal, and banking stocks. The rise followed optimism around potential policy measures aimed at curbing currency volatility, including tax relief for foreign investors and restrictions on capital outflows. Pharma and healthcare sectors led gains as investors shifted to defensive stocks. Metal stocks benefited from strong global prices and improving Chinese demand outlook. Banking indices also advanced, while IT stocks fell 2% due to selling pressure. Market sentiment was boosted by positive global cues after the Trump-Xi meeting, increasing hopes for economic cooperation. The rupee showed volatility but recovered following reports of proposals to support capital inflows.

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