Today: 19 June 2026

International Flag-State Association seeks IMO consultative status

International Flag-State Association seeks IMO consultative status

Liberia, the Marshall Islands, and Panama are preparing to apply for consultative status at the International Maritime Organization through their joint platform, the International Flag-State Association. The registries say they represent over 40% of global shipping tonnage. The IFA, formed in 2021, aims to give flag States a more direct role in shaping maritime policy.
24 December 2025
First Solar Stock (FSLR) Swings After Alphabet-Intersect Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 24, 2025

First Solar Stock (FSLR) Swings After Alphabet-Intersect Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 24, 2025

First Solar shares hit an intraday high near $285.99 on Dec. 22, then dropped 5.3% to $269.39 on Dec. 23 amid volatile trading. The move followed Alphabet’s $4.75 billion deal to acquire Intersect, a company tied to First Solar through a 2.4 GW module supply agreement. Thin holiday trading volumes contributed to sharp price swings.
24 December 2025
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NIKE Stock (NKE) News on Dec. 24, 2025: Tim Cook Buys $3M in Shares as Analysts Debate Nike’s 2026 Turnaround

NIKE Stock (NKE) News on Dec. 24, 2025: Tim Cook Buys $3M in Shares as Analysts Debate Nike’s 2026 Turnaround

Nike shares rose about 2% in premarket trading Dec. 24 after Apple CEO and Nike director Tim Cook bought 50,000 shares at $58.97, SEC filings show. Director Robert Swan also purchased 8,691 shares at $57.54. The moves follow a 13% post-earnings drop after Nike reported Q2 net income down 32% and gross margin hit by tariffs. Nike stock last traded near $57.34.
24 December 2025
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Moderna Stock (MRNA) Today: Shares Cool Off After a Late-December Spike as Investors Focus on Bird Flu Funding, mNEXSPIKE’s EU Path, and 2026 Growth Targets

Moderna Stock (MRNA) Today: Shares Cool Off After a Late-December Spike as Investors Focus on Bird Flu Funding, mNEXSPIKE’s EU Path, and 2026 Growth Targets

Moderna shares fell 7.48% to $32.29 on Dec. 23 after a sharp rally earlier in the week. The drop followed news of up to $54.3 million in CEPI funding for its bird flu vaccine, with a Phase 3 trial set for early 2026. The stock’s volatility contrasted with broader market gains, as investors reacted to recent headlines and year-end trading dynamics.
24 December 2025
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XRP Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025): XRP Holds Near $1.85–$1.86 as ETF Inflows Clash With Holiday Weakness

XRP Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025): XRP Holds Near $1.85–$1.86 as ETF Inflows Clash With Holiday Weakness

XRP traded around $1.85–$1.86 on December 24, 2025, down about 1% over 24 hours, with volume near $2 billion and a market cap above $110 billion. The price slipped after failing to break resistance near $1.96, as traders cited profit-taking and technical selling. Spot ETF inflows continued despite weaker retail sentiment. Large Ripple-linked transfers drew fresh attention.
24 December 2025
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India Clears Al Hind Air and FlyExpress as New Airlines, Signalling Push to Break IndiGo–Air India Duopoly

India Clears Al Hind Air and FlyExpress as New Airlines, Signalling Push to Break IndiGo–Air India Duopoly

India’s civil aviation ministry has granted No Objection Certificates to Al Hind Air and FlyExpress, clearing the way for both startups to launch commercial flights. Shankh Air, based in Uttar Pradesh, already holds an NOC and is expected to begin operations in 2026. The move follows major disruptions at IndiGo earlier this month, which saw over 4,000 flights canceled. IndiGo and the Tata-owned Air India Group currently control over 90% of the domestic market.
24 December 2025
Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) in Focus on Dec. 24, 2025: New Institutional Filings Land as Google’s $4.75B Intersect Deal Targets the AI Data Center Power Crunch

Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) in Focus on Dec. 24, 2025: New Institutional Filings Land as Google’s $4.75B Intersect Deal Targets the AI Data Center Power Crunch

Alphabet agreed to acquire Intersect, an energy and data center infrastructure firm, aiming to boost power and capacity for AI operations. December 24 SEC filings show mixed Q3 moves: Clarius Group and CHICAGO TRUST Co NA trimmed Alphabet stakes, while Charles Schwab Trust Co more than doubled its position. The Intersect deal highlights rising energy needs in AI expansion.
24 December 2025
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Night Sky Today: What to See Tonight on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2025 — Crescent Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, ISS Flyby and Aurora Chances

Night Sky Today: What to See Tonight on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2025 — Crescent Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, ISS Flyby and Aurora Chances

A waxing crescent Moon, about 20% illuminated, will be visible in the southwest after sunset on December 24, 2025. The International Space Station is expected to make bright flybys, with good visibility in parts of North America and Europe. Elevated aurora chances are forecast at higher latitudes due to solar activity. Jupiter and Saturn remain prominent in the evening sky.
24 December 2025
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Top Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Reddit, Rocket Lab and More as the S&P 500 Nears 7,000

Top Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Reddit, Rocket Lab and More as the S&P 500 Nears 7,000

The S&P 500 closed at a record high ahead of a shortened Christmas Eve session, with the NYSE and Nasdaq set to close at 1:00 p.m. ET. Trading volume remains light, amplifying price swings and volatility. U.S. GDP grew 4.3% in Q3, but consumer confidence fell to 89.1. Analysts expect 2026 market leadership to broaden beyond big tech.
24 December 2025
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Top Stocks to Buy Today in India: ITC, Tata Steel, Dr Reddy’s, Coal India, Ajanta Pharma and More (24 December 2025)

Top Stocks to Buy Today in India: ITC, Tata Steel, Dr Reddy’s, Coal India, Ajanta Pharma and More (24 December 2025)

Indian equities slipped into the red by late afternoon Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 near 26,200 and the Sensex around 85,600 as IT and pharma stocks dragged. Early gains from strong US growth data faded amid cautious trading and thin holiday volumes. RBI’s planned liquidity injection and US visa policy changes weighed on sentiment. Technical analysts flagged Nifty support at 26,050 and resistance near 26,300.
24 December 2025
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Natural Gas Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Prices Rebound on Record LNG Demand as Europe’s TTF Softens

Natural Gas Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Prices Rebound on Record LNG Demand as Europe’s TTF Softens

U.S. natural gas futures surged Tuesday, with the NYMEX front-month contract settling up 11.17% at $4.408 per mmBtu, driven by record-high LNG export flows near 18.6 bcfd. European benchmark prices eased as traders weighed mild weather forecasts and stable Norwegian supply. Lower 48 U.S. demand, including exports, is projected to rise to 136 bcfd in the next two weeks. Geopolitical and infrastructure developments continue to affect global gas trade.
24 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): S&P 500 Near 7,000 After Record Close as Wall Street Trades a Short Christmas Eve Session

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): S&P 500 Near 7,000 After Record Close as Wall Street Trades a Short Christmas Eve Session

The S&P 500 closed at a record 6,909.79 Tuesday, with the Dow at 48,442.41 and Nasdaq at 23,561.84. U.S. markets will shut early at 1 p.m. ET on Christmas Eve, with futures flat to slightly lower in premarket trading. Third-quarter GDP was revised up to 4.3%, beating forecasts, dampening expectations for a January Fed rate cut. Markets remain closed on Christmas Day.
24 December 2025
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Top UK Stocks to Buy Today (24 December 2025): Best FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Shares to Watch on the London Stock Exchange

Top UK Stocks to Buy Today (24 December 2025): Best FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Shares to Watch on the London Stock Exchange

BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10.1 billion, generating about $6 billion for debt reduction. The London Stock Exchange closes early at 12:30 GMT for Christmas, with thin trading and the FTSE 100 steady. Wickes completed a £20 million buyback, while Barclays and NatWest advanced in the Evelyn Partners auction. The pound remains above $1.35.
24 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nikkei 225 Slips as a Rebounding Yen Hits Exporters, While Chip Stocks Rally

Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nikkei 225 Slips as a Rebounding Yen Hits Exporters, While Chip Stocks Rally

Nikkei 225 closed down 68.77 points at 50,344.10 on Wednesday, while TOPIX fell 15.88 points to 3,407.37 as a stronger yen pressured exporters. Toyota dropped 1.8%, Sony slid 1.9%. Chip stocks outperformed, with Advantest up 2.5% and Screen Holdings surging 10%. Trading was thin ahead of Christmas, with the dollar in the mid-155s yen.
24 December 2025
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Asian Stock Markets Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Shanghai Rises, Nikkei Flat as Holiday Trading Thins and Metals Hit Records

Asian Stock Markets Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Shanghai Rises, Nikkei Flat as Holiday Trading Thins and Metals Hit Records

Asian stocks ended mixed in thin Christmas Eve trading on Wednesday, with modest gains in China and Hong Kong offset by losses in South Korea and Australia. Japan’s Nikkei closed flat as investors weighed Bank of Japan signals, a stronger yen, and rising bond yields. The Shanghai Composite rose 0.53%, while the Kospi slipped 0.21%. U.S. markets set a record, but regional moves stayed narrow.
24 December 2025
EU Stock Markets Today (24 December 2025): STOXX 600 Flat on Christmas Eve as BP Castrol Deal, Sanofi’s Dynavax Move and Record Metals Set the Tone

EU Stock Markets Today (24 December 2025): STOXX 600 Flat on Christmas Eve as BP Castrol Deal, Sanofi’s Dynavax Move and Record Metals Set the Tone

The STOXX 600 index was flat at 588.93 by 08:09 GMT on December 24, 2025, as EU stock markets saw sharply reduced liquidity with Germany and Italy closed and other exchanges running shortened sessions for Christmas Eve. Energy shares rose on firmer oil, while miners tracked gains in precious metals. Trading volumes were thin across the continent.
24 December 2025
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  • Qatar-Donated Air Force One Begins Final Tests at Andrews Ahead of 2028 Replacement Delay
    June 19, 2026, 5:03 PM EDT. The U.S. Air Force started commissioning flights for the VC-25B Bridge aircraft at Joint Base Andrews. Donated by Qatar and valued at $400 million, this Boeing 747-8 will serve as a temporary Air Force One amid delays to Boeing's replacement jets now expected by mid-2028. The current VC-25A planes are aging, requiring more maintenance as Boeing's two new VC-25Bs-originally contracted for $3.9 billion-face rising costs above $5 billion and schedule slippages. The Air Force emphasized presidential security and communications upgrades led by L3Harris. President Trump will use the bridge jet while the older 747-200Bs are retired. The move addresses immediate security needs as the Air Force prepares certified executive airlift ahead of Boeing's long-awaited delivery.

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