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Shops Open on Christmas Day in Jamaica 2025: Updated Hours for Groceries, Convenience Stores and Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day in Jamaica 2025: Updated Hours for Groceries, Convenience Stores and Essentials

Major supermarkets and retailers in Jamaica, including PriceSmart, MegaMart, and aFreshe Marketplace, are closed on Christmas Day. Some service-station convenience stores and select 24-hour locations remain open, but with reduced hours, limited staffing, and cash-only transactions possible. Shoppers report shortages of basics and slower checkout lines. Pharmacies inside open minimarts may still be closed.
25 December 2025
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Shops Open on Christmas Day in Nigeria (25 December 2025): Supermarkets, Malls, Pharmacies and Where to Buy Last‑Minute Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day in Nigeria (25 December 2025): Supermarkets, Malls, Pharmacies and Where to Buy Last‑Minute Essentials

SPAR Nigeria and Prince Ebeano Supermarket announced they are open on Christmas Day, with SPAR posting hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Some Shoprite locations, especially in Abuja, may be closed due to operational issues. Shoppers in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt continued buying essentials amid higher food and transport costs, according to local reports. Opening hours can vary by branch.
25 December 2025
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Shops Open on Christmas Day in South Africa: 2025 Trading Hours, Malls, Supermarkets and What to Expect Today

Shops Open on Christmas Day in South Africa: 2025 Trading Hours, Malls, Supermarkets and What to Expect Today

Many South African malls are open on Christmas Day, but most stores choose whether to trade and set their own hours. Notices from major centres including Sandton City, Mall of Africa, and Canal Walk confirm “optional” or “voluntary” trading on 25 December 2025. Shoppers report only select supermarkets, food outlets, and restaurants operating. Customers are urged to check store hours before visiting.
25 December 2025
Night Sky Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Crescent Moon and Saturn at Dusk, Brilliant Jupiter Later, Ursid Meteors, and a Christmas ISS Flyby

Night Sky Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Crescent Moon and Saturn at Dusk, Brilliant Jupiter Later, Ursid Meteors, and a Christmas ISS Flyby

A waxing crescent Moon sets early on Dec. 25, 2025, leaving darker skies for late-night stargazers. Saturn appears near the Moon in the southwest at dusk, with its rings nearly edge-on. Jupiter rises in the east-northeast by early evening. The Ursid meteor shower remains active, and the International Space Station may be visible before sunrise in parts of North America and Europe.
25 December 2025
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Meta Stock (META) News: Fresh 13F Filings Show Institutional Repositioning as Italy Targets WhatsApp AI Chatbot Rules

Meta Stock (META) News: Fresh 13F Filings Show Institutional Repositioning as Italy Targets WhatsApp AI Chatbot Rules

Sound Income Strategies opened a new position in Meta Platforms, buying 16,972 shares valued at $12.45 million, according to new SEC filings. FLPutnam increased its Meta stake by 73.6% to 88,880 shares, while Red Door Wealth Management raised its holdings by 26.9%. Other firms trimmed exposure as Meta faces fresh European regulatory pressure and scrutiny over its AI spending.
25 December 2025
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Shops Open on Christmas Day in the UAE 2025: Dubai & Abu Dhabi Mall Hours, Supermarkets, Pharmacies and Last-Minute Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day in the UAE 2025: Dubai & Abu Dhabi Mall Hours, Supermarkets, Pharmacies and Last-Minute Essentials

Most malls and supermarkets in the UAE remain open on Christmas Day, as December 25 is not an official public holiday. Dubai Mall operates from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., with supermarkets and pharmacies open as early as 7 a.m. and until 1 a.m. Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Festival City Mall also maintain regular hours, with hypermarkets opening at 8 a.m.
25 December 2025
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Shops Open on Christmas Day in Ireland 2025: Where to Find Groceries, Fuel, Pharmacies and Last‑Minute Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day in Ireland 2025: Where to Find Groceries, Fuel, Pharmacies and Last‑Minute Essentials

Major supermarket chains in Ireland, including SuperValu, Lidl, and Aldi, are closed on Christmas Day, according to updates published 24–25 December 2025. Service stations and forecourt convenience shops, such as Applegreen and many Circle K locations, remain open, often 24 hours, providing essentials like milk, snacks, and basic medicines. Opening hours vary by location.
25 December 2025
Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in the USA: Where You Can Still Buy Groceries, Medicine, and Last-Minute Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in the USA: Where You Can Still Buy Groceries, Medicine, and Last-Minute Essentials

Most major U.S. retailers and supermarkets are closed on Christmas Day 2025, according to national reports. CVS, Walgreens, 7-Eleven, and Sheetz remain open, though hours vary by location and pharmacy counters may have reduced service. Some Safeway stores are open with adjusted hours. Shoppers are advised to check local hours before heading out.
25 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 25, 2025): BTC Holds Near $87,500 as Binance Flash-Wick, ETF Outflows, and Holiday Liquidity Shape the Market

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 25, 2025): BTC Holds Near $87,500 as Binance Flash-Wick, ETF Outflows, and Holiday Liquidity Shape the Market

Bitcoin traded near $87,400 on December 25, 2025, up slightly over 24 hours, with market cap around $1.75 trillion. A brief plunge to $24,111 occurred on Binance’s BTC/USD1 pair before prices snapped back, attributed to thin holiday liquidity. Trading volume reached $21.8 billion. Bitcoin remains about 30% below its October all-time high.
25 December 2025
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Silver Price Today (Dec 25, 2025): Spot Silver Holds Near $72 After Fresh Record High — What’s Driving XAG/USD Now

Silver Price Today (Dec 25, 2025): Spot Silver Holds Near $72 After Fresh Record High — What’s Driving XAG/USD Now

Silver hit a record $72.70 per ounce before easing to around $71.96 in thin Christmas Day trading, according to Twelve Data. Other spot trackers showed similar levels, with JM Bullion quoting $72.15 earlier. Reuters cited profit-taking and chart consolidation after the surge, with the rally driven by Fed rate cuts and safe-haven demand.
25 December 2025
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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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  • JPMorgan European Discovery Trust Declares Final Dividend for 2026
    June 19, 2026, 3:16 AM EDT. JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc announced a final dividend of 13.0 pence per share, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The dividend will be paid on August 3, 2026, to shareholders on record as of July 3, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of July 2, 2026. A dividend reinvestment plan is available, with the last election date set for July 13, 2026. The announcement was made by JPMorgan Funds Limited, the company's secretary, reflecting the trust's commitment to returning value to shareholders.

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Kardigan pops in first Nasdaq trading after $400 million IPO

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Kardigan surged 37.5% above its $16 IPO price to close at $22 after raising $400 million in an upsized Nasdaq debut, signaling renewed investor appetite for large biotech IPOs as the company advances three late-stage cardiovascular drug candidates.
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