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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025, 1:32 p.m. ET): S&P 500 and Dow Close at Record Highs in Christmas Eve Session as 2026 Forecasts Turn Bullish

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025, 1:32 p.m. ET): S&P 500 and Dow Close at Record Highs in Christmas Eve Session as 2026 Forecasts Turn Bullish

The S&P 500 closed at 6,932.12 and the Dow at 48,731.81, both setting new records in a holiday-shortened session Wednesday. Trading ended at 1 p.m. ET ahead of the Christmas holiday. Nike rose after Apple CEO Tim Cook bought shares, while Micron gained on renewed AI optimism. Jobless claims fell to 214,000 for the week ending Dec. 20.
24 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 24, 2025): DJIA Hits Record Close in a Shortened Christmas Eve Session as “Santa Rally” Momentum Builds

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 24, 2025): DJIA Hits Record Close in a Shortened Christmas Eve Session as “Santa Rally” Momentum Builds

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high near 48,731 in a shortened Christmas Eve session, rising about 0.6%. Trading volume was light, with roughly 1.8 billion shares changing hands. Weekly jobless claims fell to 214,000, below forecasts. Nike shares jumped after disclosures showed Apple CEO Tim Cook bought about $3 million worth.
24 December 2025
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ICL Group Ltd Stock Rises on China Potash Contracts as Bartek Deal and Dead Sea Policy Risks Shape the 2026 Outlook (NYSE: ICL)

ICL Group Ltd Stock Rises on China Potash Contracts as Bartek Deal and Dead Sea Policy Risks Shape the 2026 Outlook (NYSE: ICL)

ICL Group shares rose about 3.3% to $5.35 on Dec. 24, 2025, after the company disclosed new potash supply contracts with China at $348 per ton and progress on its Bartek Ingredients acquisition. Investors also weighed ongoing legal and regulatory developments affecting ICL’s Dead Sea operations, including a Supreme Court water-fee ruling and draft mineral extraction legislation.
24 December 2025
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Nike Stock After Hours (NKE) on Dec. 24, 2025: Tim Cook’s $3M Buy Sparks a Christmas Eve Pop—What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Nike Stock After Hours (NKE) on Dec. 24, 2025: Tim Cook’s $3M Buy Sparks a Christmas Eve Pop—What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Nike shares closed up 4.63% at $59.99 in a shortened Christmas Eve session after Apple CEO Tim Cook bought $3 million in Nike stock. The stock slipped 2.23% to $58.62 in after-hours trading. Cook purchased 50,000 shares at $58.97 each, nearly doubling his stake. U.S. markets will remain closed Thursday for Christmas.
24 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: After-Hours Dip, Nadella’s AI Clampdown, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: After-Hours Dip, Nadella’s AI Clampdown, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Microsoft closed the shortened Dec. 24 session at $488.09, up 0.25%, on light holiday volume. After-hours, shares slipped to $487.81. Reports circulated that CEO Satya Nadella is taking a more direct role in Microsoft’s AI product execution, including Copilot, amid concerns about integration and competition. U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 after the Christmas break.
24 December 2025
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Meta Platforms (META) Stock After Hours Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Shares Slip Late After Christmas Eve Close as Italy Targets WhatsApp AI Rules — What to Know Before Markets Reopen

Meta Platforms (META) Stock After Hours Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Shares Slip Late After Christmas Eve Close as Italy Targets WhatsApp AI Rules — What to Know Before Markets Reopen

Meta shares closed at about $668.05, up 0.47% in a light-volume Christmas Eve session, then slipped to around $664.40 after hours following news of a regulatory order from Italy targeting WhatsApp’s AI chatbot terms. U.S. markets are closed Thursday, Dec. 25, for Christmas, with trading set to resume Friday.
24 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Christmas Eve Close, Brazil App Store Shake-Up, and What to Watch Next

Apple Stock (AAPL) After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Christmas Eve Close, Brazil App Store Shake-Up, and What to Watch Next

Apple shares closed at $274.98, up 0.96% in a shortened Dec. 24 session, with volume at 12.19 million. The next trading day is Dec. 26, as U.S. markets are closed for Christmas. Apple agreed to allow third-party app stores and payments on iOS in Brazil after a settlement with CADE, giving it 105 days to comply or face a penalty up to 150 million reais.
24 December 2025
Nike Stock News (NKE) on Dec. 24, 2025: Tim Cook’s Insider Buy Sparks Rally as Wall Street Reassesses the Turnaround

Nike Stock News (NKE) on Dec. 24, 2025: Tim Cook’s Insider Buy Sparks Rally as Wall Street Reassesses the Turnaround

Nike shares rose about 5% to $60 in a shortened session Dec. 24 after SEC filings showed Apple CEO Tim Cook bought nearly $3 million in Nike stock on Dec. 22. Cook, Nike’s lead independent director, purchased 50,000 shares at around $58.97 each. Director Robert Swan also bought 8,691 shares. The insider buying followed Nike’s fiscal Q2 earnings release.
24 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Price Action, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Session

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Price Action, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Session

NVIDIA closed at $188.61 in a shortened Christmas Eve session, slipping to $188.52 after hours. The stock traded between $186.59 and $188.72 on thin volume as the S&P 500 and Dow hit record highs. Reuters reported NVIDIA halted tests of Intel’s 18A chip process. U.S. markets are closed Dec. 25 for Christmas.
24 December 2025
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Tesla Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): TSLA Holds Near $485 as NHTSA Probe Headlines Hit—and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Tesla Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): TSLA Holds Near $485 as NHTSA Probe Headlines Hit—and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Tesla closed at $485.40 on Dec. 24, trading slightly lower after hours at $484.62. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a defect probe into emergency door releases on 2022 Model 3 sedans, affecting about 179,000 vehicles. U.S. markets closed early for Christmas Eve and will remain shut until Dec. 26.
24 December 2025
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Micron Technology (MU) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Record-High Run, Today’s News, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Know Before the Next Open

Micron Technology (MU) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Record-High Run, Today’s News, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Know Before the Next Open

Micron Technology shares closed at $286.53, up 3.71% in a shortened Christmas Eve session, trading near a record high of $289.30. Volume was lighter than usual with U.S. markets set to close for Christmas Day. The stock extended gains following strong earnings and renewed demand for AI-related memory. U.S. trading resumes Friday, with light volume expected to continue.
24 December 2025
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Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. Stock (055550.KS / NYSE: SHG) Rises on Dec. 24, 2025: What Today’s News, Dividend Signals, and Analyst Forecasts Say

Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. Stock (055550.KS / NYSE: SHG) Rises on Dec. 24, 2025: What Today’s News, Dividend Signals, and Analyst Forecasts Say

Shinhan Financial Group’s Korea-listed shares closed at ₩77,800 on Dec. 24, up 1.7% even as the KOSPI slipped 0.21%. South Korea’s financial regulator announced an emergency inspection of Shinhan Card after a data leak affecting over 190,000 merchant operator records. The company said the breach was not caused by hacking and involved non-sensitive data. U.S.-listed ADRs traded near $54.
24 December 2025
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Sandisk Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: SNDK) Surges on Dec. 24, 2025: Datacenter “Stargate” SSD Demand, Bullish Options Flow, and 2026 Forecasts

Sandisk Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: SNDK) Surges on Dec. 24, 2025: Datacenter “Stargate” SSD Demand, Bullish Options Flow, and 2026 Forecasts

Sandisk shares surged as high as $261.37 in thin Christmas Eve trading before settling in the low-to-mid $250s by midday, with volume running below average. Analysts cited strong data center demand and bullish sector sentiment following Micron’s guidance. Options activity spiked, with call volume about double normal levels and implied volatility near 85%. Markets close early at 1 p.m. ET.
24 December 2025
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Advance Auto Parts Stock (NYSE: AAP) on Dec. 24, 2025: Latest News, Turnaround Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook

Advance Auto Parts Stock (NYSE: AAP) on Dec. 24, 2025: Latest News, Turnaround Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook

Advance Auto Parts traded around $40–$41 on Dec. 24 after a volatile month, rebounding from recent lows. The company named Ronald Gilbert as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, effective Dec. 22. Shares remain far below the 52-week high, with investors watching turnaround efforts and sector pricing pressures. A $0.25 quarterly dividend was declared, payable Jan. 23, 2026.
24 December 2025
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Adobe Stock Forecast: ADBE Holds Near $354 on Dec. 24, 2025 as AI Monetization, Semrush Deal, and Valuation Debate Intensify

Adobe Stock Forecast: ADBE Holds Near $354 on Dec. 24, 2025 as AI Monetization, Semrush Deal, and Valuation Debate Intensify

Adobe closed the shortened Christmas Eve session at $354.13, with trading volume lighter than usual. Shares remain down about 20% for the year despite a recent rebound. Fiscal 2025 revenue reached $23.77 billion, with management highlighting AI-driven growth and issuing a 2026 outlook above Wall Street forecasts. U.S. markets closed at 1 p.m. ET, with broader equities near record highs.
24 December 2025
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Micron Technology (MU) Stock Hits Fresh Records on Dec. 24, 2025: AI Memory Crunch, Blowout Guidance, and Wall Street’s Latest Forecasts

Micron Technology (MU) Stock Hits Fresh Records on Dec. 24, 2025: AI Memory Crunch, Blowout Guidance, and Wall Street’s Latest Forecasts

Micron Technology shares hit a record high near $289 during the shortened Christmas Eve session after reporting Q1 2026 revenue of $13.64 billion and strong guidance for Q2. The company projected $18.7 billion in revenue and 68% gross margin for next quarter, citing tight memory supply driven by AI data center demand. Analysts issued upgrades, with Rosenblatt setting a $500 price target.
24 December 2025
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