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Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in the UK: Where to Buy Essentials on 25 December (Petrol, Pharmacies, Motorway Services)

Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in the UK: Where to Buy Essentials on 25 December (Petrol, Pharmacies, Motorway Services)

All major UK supermarkets will be closed on Christmas Day 2025, according to coverage published 24 December. Only some motorway service stations, petrol forecourts, travel hubs, and select pharmacies will remain open. Large shops in England and Wales are required by law to close, while small shops may open at the owner's discretion. Scotland has separate trading rules.
25 December 2025
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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.
25 December 2025
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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
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US Delays New China Chip Tariffs Until 2027 as Trump-Xi Truce Holds

US Delays New China Chip Tariffs Until 2027 as Trump-Xi Truce Holds

The U.S. will impose a new tariff on a broad range of Chinese semiconductor products, starting at 0% on December 23, 2025, and rising to an unspecified rate on June 23, 2027. China’s foreign ministry condemned the move and warned of countermeasures. The tariff covers integrated circuits, discrete semiconductors, and related materials. The action adds to existing U.S. tariffs on Chinese chips.
25 December 2025
PIA Sold for $482m: Arif Habib Wins Pakistan Airline Bid as JPMorgan Upgrades Dollar General

PIA Sold for $482m: Arif Habib Wins Pakistan Airline Bid as JPMorgan Upgrades Dollar General

A consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation won a televised auction for a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines with a bid of 135 billion rupees ($482 million), surpassing the government’s reserve price. The government expects to finalize the deal within weeks, with new owners set to take control by April 2026. The buyer must retain all employees for 12 months. Pakistan will keep a 25% stake.
25 December 2025
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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.
25 December 2025
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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.
25 December 2025
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Chevron stock CVX after hours Dec 24 2025: Singapore refinery stake news, analyst forecasts, and what to watch next

Chevron stock CVX after hours Dec 24 2025: Singapore refinery stake news, analyst forecasts, and what to watch next

Chevron shares closed at $150.50 on Dec. 24, little changed in light holiday trading. Reuters reported Japan’s Eneos is leading bids for Chevron’s 50% stake in the Singapore Refining Company, with a deal near but not finalized. Chevron declined to comment; Eneos said no decision has been made. U.S. markets are closed Dec. 25 for Christmas.
25 December 2025
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before the Next U.S. Market Open

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before the Next U.S. Market Open

Palo Alto Networks shares closed at $187.22, down 0.48% in Wednesday’s holiday-shortened session, then slipped to $186.70 after hours. Trading volume was about 1.77 million shares. U.S. markets closed early at 1 p.m. ET and will remain shut Thursday for Christmas, reopening Friday. No new company news was released; the latest headline remains the Google Cloud partnership announced Dec. 19.
25 December 2025
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SOBR Safe (SOBR) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: 82% Surge, Then a $2M Private Placement — What to Know Before Markets Reopen

SOBR Safe (SOBR) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: 82% Surge, Then a $2M Private Placement — What to Know Before Markets Reopen

SOBR Safe, Inc. shares jumped 82% to $2.37 on Dec. 24 before the company announced a $2 million private placement after the early market close. The stock slipped to $2.03 in after-hours trading. The financing includes 1.29 million shares or pre-funded warrants and two warrant series, priced at $1.55 per share. U.S. markets are closed Dec. 25 for Christmas.
25 December 2025
Uber Stock After the Bell (Dec. 24, 2025): UBER Closes at $81.15 — Robotaxi Headlines, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Know Before Markets Reopen

Uber Stock After the Bell (Dec. 24, 2025): UBER Closes at $81.15 — Robotaxi Headlines, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Know Before Markets Reopen

Uber closed at $81.15 on Dec. 24, up 0.22% in light holiday trading, with volume at 4.31 million shares. U.S. stock markets shut Dec. 25 for Christmas after an early close at 1 p.m. ET. Reuters reported Uber is expanding robotaxi partnerships, including new trials in the UK and a rollout in Dubai set for early 2026.
25 December 2025
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Nvidia and Groq strike AI inference licensing deal as $20 billion acquisition report swirls

Nvidia and Groq strike AI inference licensing deal as $20 billion acquisition report swirls

CNBC reported on Dec. 24 that Nvidia would acquire AI chip startup Groq for about $20 billion in cash. Hours later, Groq said instead it had signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Nvidia for its inference technology, and that key Groq executives would join Nvidia. Groq will remain independent, with Simon Edwards as CEO. No acquisition has been confirmed.
25 December 2025
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Is Dunkin Open on Christmas Day 2025? Dunkin Christmas Hours for Dec. 25, How to Check Your Store, and What’s on the Holiday Menu

Is Dunkin Open on Christmas Day 2025? Dunkin Christmas Hours for Dec. 25, How to Check Your Store, and What’s on the Holiday Menu

Many Dunkin’ locations plan to open on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2025, but hours vary by franchise. Some stores may open as early as 5 a.m. and close by 10 p.m., while others could reduce hours or close entirely. Christmas Eve hours are also shortened at many sites. Customers are urged to check the Dunkin’ app or store locator for exact local hours.
25 December 2025
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  • Lean Hog Futures Edge Higher Amid Mixed USDA Reports
    May 14, 2026, 11:35 AM EDT. Lean hog futures climbed on Wednesday, led by front-month contracts rising 55 cents to $2.92. The near-expiry May contract dipped slightly. USDA reported the national base hog price up 32 cents to $95.51, with the CME Lean Hog Index rising 7 cents to $90.48. Pork carcass cutout value increased 51 cents to $96.03 per hundredweight, though picnic and belly cuts fell. Wednesday's federally inspected hog slaughter was 484,000 head, slightly lower week-on-week but higher than last year. Open interest increased by 2,460 contracts, indicating fresh buying activity ahead of Thursday's trade.

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