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CID HoldCo shares rose 23.8% in after-hours trading after Delores Rochester, a former Oracle executive, was named Chief Revenue Officer. Rochester replaces Robert Reny, who was removed Dec. 12. The company reported no accounting disputes related to the change. CID HoldCo’s market cap stands at $23.3 million after a 92% drop over the past year.
26 December 2025
Lenskart Invests ₹18.6 Crore in South Korea’s iiNeer for 29.24% Stake as Stock Jumps After Christmas Market Holiday

Lenskart Invests ₹18.6 Crore in South Korea’s iiNeer for 29.24% Stake as Stock Jumps After Christmas Market Holiday

Lenskart Solutions’ Singapore unit will acquire a 29.24% stake in South Korea’s iiNeer Corp. for KRW 3 billion (₹18.6 crore), aiming to boost in-house optical hardware capabilities. The announcement, made during India’s Christmas market holiday, sent Lenskart shares up nearly 4% to ₹470 when trading resumed on December 26. The deal is expected to close by January 31, 2026.
26 December 2025
Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock: Key News, Earnings Date, Analyst Targets, and Risks to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock: Key News, Earnings Date, Analyst Targets, and Risks to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Applied Digital last traded at $25.72 ahead of the next U.S. session, with investors watching its $5 billion, 15-year lease at Polaris Forge 2 and expanded CoreWeave contracts at Polaris Forge 1. The company expects initial capacity at Polaris Forge 2 to come online in 2026. U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 after the holiday break.
Robinhood Stock (HOOD) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Key Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch

Robinhood Stock (HOOD) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Key Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch

U.S. markets reopen December 26 after the Christmas break, with Robinhood (HOOD) entering the first full post-holiday session at $120.44 per share and a $127 billion market cap. The company agreed to buy a 90% stake in LedgerX with Susquehanna, aiming to expand into prediction markets and futures, and recently launched new sports event contracts.
26 December 2025
AMD Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: China MI308 Signals, OpenAI Deal Timeline, Helios Roadmap, and Wall Street Forecasts

AMD Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: China MI308 Signals, OpenAI Deal Timeline, Helios Roadmap, and Wall Street Forecasts

AMD closed at $214.63 on Dec. 24 ahead of the Dec. 26 U.S. market reopen, with volume near 8 million shares. CEO Lisa Su met China’s commerce minister in Beijing as AMD seeks to ship MI308 chips to China under a U.S. license and 15% fee. Reports indicate Alibaba is considering a major MI308 order. Markets may see thin liquidity and headline-driven swings post-holiday.
Hecla Mining (HL) Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Hecla Mining (HL) Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Hecla Mining shares traded near $19.83 after joining the S&P MidCap 400 effective Dec. 22. The company recently reported record Q3 revenue and received federal approval for new Nevada exploration. U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 following the Christmas holiday, with traders watching for thin liquidity and possible sharp price swings.
26 December 2025
Coeur Mining (CDE) Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: New Gold Deal Updates, Latest Company News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Coeur Mining (CDE) Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: New Gold Deal Updates, Latest Company News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Coeur Mining closed at $18.72 on Dec. 24, down 1.94%, with market cap near $12.4 billion. The company is advancing an all-stock acquisition of New Gold, offering 0.4959 Coeur shares per New Gold share. New Gold shareholders will vote on the deal January 27. Coeur’s stock remains volatile, trading well above spring lows but 20% below its October peak.
26 December 2025
First Majestic Silver (AG) Stock: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

First Majestic Silver (AG) Stock: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

First Majestic Silver heads into the Dec. 26 U.S. session after silver hit a record $75/oz and AG shares closed Dec. 24 at $17.21, up about 213% year-to-date. The NYSE will trade as usual Friday, while the TSX remains closed for Boxing Day, focusing price action on the U.S. listing. The company recently announced a $60 million Del Toro mine sale and new financing and exploration updates.
26 December 2025
Pan American Silver (PAAS) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Pan American Silver (PAAS) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Pan American Silver last closed at $53.83 on the NYSE as silver prices hit a record $69.44/oz, up 138% year-to-date. U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26, but the TSX remains closed for Boxing Day, so PAAS will trade only in New York. The company reported Q3 net earnings of $169.2 million and record cash flow. Thin holiday trading may increase volatility.
26 December 2025
IREN Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Microsoft’s $9.7B Deal, a $3.9B Financing Package, and What Analysts Expect Next

IREN Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Microsoft’s $9.7B Deal, a $3.9B Financing Package, and What Analysts Expect Next

IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) last closed at $41.98 on Dec. 24, 2025, with a market cap near $13.8 billion and a 52-week range of $5.13 to $76.87. The stock remains volatile after a $9.7 billion, five-year Microsoft contract for AI infrastructure, with phased deployments at its Texas site through 2026. U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 following the holiday closure.
26 December 2025
Sidus Space (SIDU) Stock: The SHIELD “Golden Dome” Contract, $25M Share Offering, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Sidus Space (SIDU) Stock: The SHIELD “Golden Dome” Contract, $25M Share Offering, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Sidus Space shares face heavy trading at the Dec. 26 open after announcing a Missile Defense Agency SHIELD IDIQ contract award and closing a $25 million public offering. The company sold 19.23 million shares at $1.30 each, with proceeds earmarked for sales, marketing, and operations. The SHIELD contract ceiling is $151 billion, but revenue depends on future task orders.
26 December 2025
NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Groq Inference Deal, China H200 Export Reset, Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Targets

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Groq Inference Deal, China H200 Export Reset, Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Targets

NVIDIA shares last traded at $188.61, down 0.32% in a shortened Dec. 24 session before the Christmas break. The company announced a licensing deal with Groq for inference technology, hiring Groq’s founder and key executives. Reuters reports NVIDIA plans to ship H200 chips to China by mid-February, pending approval. U.S. lawmakers are pressing for scrutiny of NVIDIA’s export licensing.
Oracle Stock (ORCL) Preview for the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Earnings Takeaways, Wall Street Forecasts, and Key Risks

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Preview for the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Earnings Takeaways, Wall Street Forecasts, and Key Risks

Oracle closed the Dec. 24 session at $197.49, with premarket trading on Dec. 26 showing the stock in the mid-$190s. The company reported Q2 revenue of $16.1 billion, up 14% year over year, and cloud revenue of $8 billion, up 34%. Investors remain divided over strong AI-driven demand versus concerns about costs and financing for new data centers.
Nebius Group (NBIS) Stock: The News, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Know Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Nebius Group (NBIS) Stock: The News, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Know Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Nebius Group N.V. closed at $91.13 on Dec. 24, 2025, after a volatile December. The company holds a $17.4 billion GPU infrastructure contract with Microsoft through 2031 and a $3 billion AI infrastructure deal with Meta. Recent filings highlight rapid expansion and high capital needs. Analysts cite customer concentration and execution risks as trading resumes after the holiday.
26 December 2025
Intel (INTC) Stock: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Intel (INTC) Stock: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets resume regular trading Dec. 26 after the Christmas holiday, with Intel opening at $36.16, well below its recent $44.02 high. Intel faces fresh scrutiny over its manufacturing roadmap and its partnership with Nvidia, after reports that Nvidia tested but did not commit to Intel’s 18A process. The U.S. government maintains a nearly 10% equity stake in Intel. Lower holiday trading volumes may amplify headline-driven moves.
26 December 2025
CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

CoreWeave (CRWV) shares last traded at $78.87, down 1.7% ahead of the U.S. stock market’s Dec. 26 reopening after the Christmas break. The company recently joined the Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission and expanded its push into government contracts. CoreWeave also announced a partnership with Runway to support AI video models. Investors remain focused on rapid AI demand and execution risks.

Stock Market Today

  • Venture Global CFO Jonathan Thayer Sells 222,222 Shares Post Option Exercise
    June 18, 2026, 8:41 PM EDT. Venture Global CFO Jonathan W. Thayer executed options to acquire 222,222 Class A shares at $1.16 each, then sold them in open-market trades near $11 per share. This exercise-and-sell pattern converts option compensation into cash, reducing direct share ownership to zero, though Thayer retains 18.7 million options. The filing lacks a 10b5-1 plan disclosure, making the move a routine liquidity event rather than signaling insider confidence or concern. Investors view such open-market sales as more informative than tax-driven trades, but interpretation depends on wider portfolio and company context. This transaction underlines CFO's standard option monetization strategy without altering his exposure materially.

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