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Gold Price Today: XAU/USD Holds Near $4,480 After Breaking $4,500 — Latest News, Drivers, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 25, 2025)

December 25, 2025 — Gold is entering the Christmas break near historic highs after a dramatic late‑year surge that pushed the metal through the psychological $4,500 per ounce level and up to fresh records earlier this week. In holiday-thinned conditions, spot gold has been hovering around the mid‑$4,400s to ~$4,480, following an intraday record near $4,525 set during Christmas Eve trading. Reuters The bigger story, however, is not just “gold price today” — it’s why the rally has been so relentless into year-end, and what major banks and market strategists think happens next in 2026, with forecasts clustering from the

25 December 2025

Commodities·Financial Forecasts·Gold Price

Global Stock Markets on Dec. 25, 2025: Thin Christmas Trading, Asia Mixed, Gulf Slips — and the 2026 Outlook Turns to AI and Rate Cuts

Global stock markets are spending Christmas Day in “low-liquidity mode,” with most major Western exchanges shut and investors leaning on the final full sessions of the year for direction. The tone is broadly constructive: U.S. equities headed into the holiday at fresh record closes, while parts of Asia traded mixed-to-firmer in thin volumes. Meanwhile, Gulf equities eased as softer oil prices pressured the region’s heavyweight energy-linked markets. Reuters With calendars thinned out and year-end positioning largely done, the conversation has shifted quickly from “what happened” in 2025 to “what could break” or “what could extend” the rally in 2026—especially around

25 December 2025

Interest Rates

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 25, 2025): S&P 500 and Dow End Christmas Eve at Record Highs as 2026 Outlook Turns to AI, Earnings, and Fed Rate Cuts

NEW YORK — December 25, 2025. Wall Street is closed for Christmas Day, but the story investors are taking into the holiday is anything but quiet: U.S. stocks left off at fresh records, the “Santa Claus rally” window has begun, and strategists are already sketching a 2026 roadmap built around three swing factors—artificial intelligence investment, corporate profit growth, and the Federal Reserve’s next moves on rates. New York Stock Exchange The timing matters. With trading paused, markets are in “reflection mode”—digesting where prices ended the final full session before year-end positioning accelerates and before the calendar flips into a U.S.

25 December 2025

S&P 500·Stock Market

Dow Jones Industrial Average Holds Record Close as Wall Street Closes for Christmas: DJIA Santa Rally Watch, Fed Rate-Cut Bets, and 2026 Outlook

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is spending Christmas Day at a fresh record—even though U.S. stock markets are shut today, Thursday, December 25, 2025. The blue-chip Dow Jones index last traded in Wednesday’s shortened Christmas Eve session, when it rose 288.75 points (0.60%) to close at an all-time high of 48,731.16. Reuters That record close is more than a holiday headline. It’s a snapshot of what has defined the market’s late-2025 push: a renewed bid for AI-linked names, resilient (if uneven) U.S. data, and a steady drumbeat of debate about how far the Federal Reserve will go with rate

25 December 2025

Federal Reserve·Stock Market

Costco Stock (COST) After Hours Today: Analyst Upgrade, Price Targets, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. equity markets are closed today, Thursday, December 25, for Christmas, which means there’s no “closing bell” session to react to fresh headlines. Instead, Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) investors are heading into Friday’s reopen (December 26) digesting the last trading action from the holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session—and a cluster of analyst commentary and valuation debates that surfaced on December 25. Reuters Costco stock price check: where COST stands “after hours” Because the market didn’t trade today (Dec. 25), the most current pricing is still tied to Wednesday, Dec. 24: In that shortened session, COST traded between $858.35 and $876.00,

25 December 2025

NASDAQ:COST·Stock Market

AbbVie (ABBV) Stock on Dec. 25, 2025: After-Hours Check, Today’s Headlines, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26 Open

Dec. 25, 2025 (Thursday) is Christmas Day in the U.S. — and that matters because there was no regular trading session and no closing bell today. U.S. stock markets were closed for the holiday, with the last regular session ending early on Wednesday, Dec. 24. NASDAQ Trader So if you’re checking AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) “after the bell” on Dec. 25, what you’re really looking at is the latest available post-close/extended-hours pricing from Dec. 24, plus any fresh news/analysis published today that could influence sentiment when the market reopens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. Reuters ABBV’s latest price: last close (Dec.

25 December 2025

NYSE:ABBV·Stock Market

Bank of America Stock (BAC) After Hours Today (Dec. 25, 2025): What to Know Before the Market Opens Tomorrow

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) is heading into Friday’s reopening session with a key wrinkle: U.S. stock markets were closed today, Thursday, Dec. 25, for Christmas, so there was no “after-the-bell” price action in the usual sense. The most recent “close” investors can anchor to is Wednesday’s Christmas Eve early-close session. New York Stock Exchange That matters because BAC is sitting near fresh highs, liquidity is thin in holiday weeks, and the next wave of catalysts (rates, bank regulation, and the Q4 earnings runway) can move large-cap financials quickly when volume is light. Below is what’s happening with Bank

25 December 2025

NYSE:BAC·Stock Market

Netflix Stock (NFLX) After Hours on Christmas Day 2025: Latest Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26

U.S. stock markets are closed today, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, for Christmas Day, so there is no official closing bell or “after-hours” session happening tonight. The most recent tradable reference point for Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is Wednesday’s shortened session (Dec. 24)—when U.S. markets closed early ahead of the holiday. NASDAQ Trader That doesn’t mean NFLX is “quiet.” Instead, investors are heading into Friday’s reopen with a fresh stack of deal-related developments, a new company-issued warning tied to a mini‑tender offer, and ongoing debate about Netflix’s long-term strategy as it pursues the biggest entertainment transaction in years. Below is what

25 December 2025

NASDAQ:NFLX·Stock Market

Palantir Stock (PLTR) After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday

U.S. markets are dark today for Christmas Day, which means there was no new closing print for Palantir Technologies (PLTR) on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025—and no “after-the-bell” catalyst to digest in the usual sense. The next key moment for PLTR shareholders is Friday’s reopening on Dec. 26, when normal trading resumes and post-holiday liquidity (often thin) can amplify moves in momentum names. New York Stock Exchange Even with the holiday pause, the Palantir story hasn’t stopped moving. Today’s coverage and data updates revolve around (1) where the stock last traded in Wednesday’s shortened session, (2) what investors are reading into

25 December 2025

NYSE:PLTR·Palantir·Stock Market

Johnson & Johnson Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 25, 2025): JNJ Holds Near $208 — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 26

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is in an unusual “after the bell” setup today: there is no U.S. closing bell on Dec. 25 because the New York Stock Exchange is closed for Christmas Day, following a scheduled early close on Wednesday, Dec. 24. New York Stock Exchange+1 That means the most relevant read for investors heading into Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 is the last available close and after-hours quote from Dec. 24, plus the headline risks that can hit the tape while markets are shut. Where JNJ stock stands heading into Friday’s open Last regular-session close (Dec. 24):$207.78, up about

25 December 2025

NYSE:JNJ·Stock Market

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: The Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Market Open

Dec. 25, 2025 is Christmas Day in the U.S. — and that matters if you’re checking Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) “after the bell.” There was no closing bell today because U.S. equity markets are closed for the holiday. The last actionable “after-hours” read for XOM comes from Wednesday, Dec. 24, when markets ran a shortened session into the holiday. NASDAQ Trader Below is what investors should know heading into Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, when Wall Street is scheduled to return to a full regular trading day (even though the federal government is closed that day under a White House

25 December 2025

NYSE:XOM·Stock Market

Transocean (RIG) Stock on Dec. 25, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Matters Next

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) heads into the Christmas break with investors juggling three big storylines: a fresh contract award that extends visibility into the late 2020s, an ongoing balance-sheet repair campaign (debt moves plus equity raises), and a mixed Wall Street stance after a high-profile downgrade and insider selling. Because U.S. markets are closed on December 25, the most recent trading data is from Wednesday, Dec. 24—and RIG stock was last quoted at $4.01. Below is a detailed, publication-ready breakdown of the news, forecasts, and analyses current as of 25.12.2025, plus the key catalysts and risks shaping the 2026 setup.

25 December 2025

Energy Sector·NYSE:RIG·Stock Market

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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026

Washington, Feb 7, 2026, 07:38 (EST) The IRS has not announced any new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not authorized another round of checks, Fox 5 DC reported. Online posts pushing $2,000 “tariff dividend” checks or other direct deposits have continued into 2026, sometimes mixing in state programs such as Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend, the report said. (fox5dc.com) The timing matters because tax filing season tends to put millions of people in “money-watching” mode. Refunds, credits and routine deposits hit bank accounts, and scammers try to ride the noise. President Donald Trump’s own comments have added

Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Palantir stock price rebounds to $135.90 on Cognizant AI deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Palantir shares closed Friday at $135.90, up 4.5% after Cognizant’s TriZetto unit announced plans to deploy Palantir Foundry and AIP in healthcare and business-process operations. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. U.S. jobs and inflation data due next week may shift rate expectations for high-growth software stocks.

SoFi stock pops on back-to-back insider buys as jobs, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026

SoFi shares jumped 7.2% to $20.86 Friday after heavy trading and insider stock purchases by two executives, SEC filings show. The moves come ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week, which could impact rate-sensitive lenders.