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Interac Payments Are Reshaping Ontario iGaming: High-Limit Withdrawals, Cashless Casinos and Privacy Concerns (Dec 24, 2025)

Interac Payments Are Reshaping Ontario iGaming: High-Limit Withdrawals, Cashless Casinos and Privacy Concerns (Dec 24, 2025)

A burst of Canada-focused coverage on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 put a spotlight on a topic that usually lives in the fine print: how players move money in and out of online gambling accounts—and why Interac e-Transfer has become the payment method at the center of the conversation. Across multiple published pieces that day, the same themes kept surfacing: faster payouts, higher withdrawal caps, and a broader push toward cashless gambling experiences—alongside growing anxiety about privacy, data access, and fraud. New Security Beat+2Durham Post+2 This article breaks down what those December 24 reports said, what regulators in Ontario require, and
25 December 2025
Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened Today and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened Today and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) wrapped up the shortened Christmas Eve session on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 with a muted move—exactly the kind of tape you’d expect when liquidity thins out ahead of a major U.S. market holiday. The stock finished the session around $579.12, down roughly 0.14% from the prior close, after trading in a narrow range through the day. StockAnalysis+1 But “quiet price action” doesn’t mean “nothing to know.” Today’s notable flow for Thermo Fisher investors came from fresh positioning and valuation reads published on Dec. 24—specifically, an updated look at short interest and a new valuation
25 December 2025
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RTX Stock After the Bell (Dec. 24, 2025): After-Hours Move, Spain Patriot Deal, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Session

RTX Stock After the Bell (Dec. 24, 2025): After-Hours Move, Spain Patriot Deal, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Session

RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX) finished Wednesday’s holiday-shortened trading session higher and then barely moved in late trading, as investors weighed a steady drumbeat of defense demand headlines against lingering commercial-aerospace uncertainty tied to Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan (GTF) challenges. With U.S. markets closed on Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25), the next regular session to watch is Friday, Dec. 26, 2025—and the setup for RTX now hinges on whether new contract flow and analyst optimism can keep the stock near its recent highs in a thin, year-end tape. New York Stock Exchange+2Nasdaq+2 RTX stock price after hours today: the numbers
25 December 2025
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Morgan Stanley Stock (MS) After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Near a 52-Week High — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Morgan Stanley Stock (MS) After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Near a 52-Week High — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Morgan Stanley stock capped a strong Christmas Eve session with a solid gain and a finish just shy of its recent 52‑week high — but the bigger story for investors heading into the next trading day is the holiday calendar, thin liquidity, and a growing set of 2026 macro crosscurrents that could matter for big banks and capital-markets firms. In the holiday-shortened session on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) rose about 1.2% to $181.65, outperforming several major financial peers in a broadly positive market. MarketWatch First: “Tomorrow” is Christmas Day — U.S. markets are closed If you’re
25 December 2025
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Zoetis Stock (ZTS) After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Price Action, Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Zoetis Stock (ZTS) After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Price Action, Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS) wrapped up the Christmas Eve, holiday-shortened session with a solid gain—and then held steady in thin after-hours trading as investors headed into the U.S. market’s Christmas Day shutdown. After the bell on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, ZTS was changing hands around $125.50 in extended trading, essentially flat after-hours, following a session that ended up about +1.6% on the day. MarketBeat+1 Before diving into the headlines and forecasts, one important calendar note: U.S. stock markets are closed Thursday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day). The next opportunity for U.S. equity trading is Friday, Dec. 26 (a normal session). New
25 December 2025
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Nvidia, Groq and the $20B Question: What We Know About the AI Inference Licensing Deal and Acquisition Reports

Nvidia, Groq and the $20B Question: What We Know About the AI Inference Licensing Deal and Acquisition Reports

On December 24, 2025, the AI hardware world got a Christmas Eve shock: reports circulated that Nvidia had agreed to a $20 billion deal involving Groq, a fast-rising AI chip startup known for ultra-low-latency inference hardware. But as markets and social media lit up with “acquisition” headlines, Groq published its own update framing what’s actually been announced—a non-exclusive licensing agreement—and it came with a major talent move: Groq’s founder and top executives are heading to Nvidia. Groq+2TechCrunch+2 The result is a rare modern tech deal ambiguity—part acquisition rumor, part licensing-and-talent transaction—that underscores where the AI boom is heading next: from
25 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec 24, 2025): Metals Hit Record Highs as Tariffs, War Fears and the AI Boom Collide — Gold vs Silver Outlook for 2026

Gold Price Today (Dec 24, 2025): Metals Hit Record Highs as Tariffs, War Fears and the AI Boom Collide — Gold vs Silver Outlook for 2026

On December 24, 2025, the global metals market delivered one of the clearest signals yet that investors and industries are bracing for a more uncertain 2026: precious metals and key industrial inputs surged to historic highs, powered by a volatile mix of geopolitics, tariff-driven trade distortions, expectations of easier monetary policy, and the relentless buildout of AI-era infrastructure. Gold briefly pushed beyond $4,500 per ounce, silver printed fresh records near $72 per ounce, and platinum also touched a new peak before prices eased as traders locked in profits in thin holiday liquidity. Reuters In India, the move was just as
25 December 2025
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Honeywell (HON) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): What Moved Shares, Fresh Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Honeywell (HON) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): What Moved Shares, Fresh Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) finished a holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session modestly higher, then edged lower in after-hours trading as investors digested the latest guidance reset and fresh analyst commentary. One important timing note: U.S. markets are closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, for Christmas Day, so there is no regular-session “open tomorrow.” The next full regular session is Friday, Dec. 26. Nasdaq+1 Honeywell stock after the bell: the after-hours snapshot (Dec. 24, 2025) Honeywell shares closed at $196.93 in the regular session and were $196.59 in after-hours trading as of 4:52 p.m. ET, down about 0.17% after hours on relatively
25 December 2025
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EPFO 3.0 Update 2025: New PF Withdrawal Rules After Job Loss, 36‑Month Pension Wait, Passbook Lite, and Key Changes EPF Members Must Know

EPFO 3.0 Update 2025: New PF Withdrawal Rules After Job Loss, 36‑Month Pension Wait, Passbook Lite, and Key Changes EPF Members Must Know

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 A wave of year-end updates on December 24 put the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) back in the spotlight—this time for reforms that directly change how and when salaried Indians can access their Provident Fund (PF) and pension components, how smoothly PF transfers work when switching jobs, and how EPFO plans to modernise member services next. Free Press Journal+2LatestLY+2 At the centre of the conversation is the evolving “EPFO 3.0” umbrella—covering a mix of policy tweaks to withdrawal conditions and a broader push to make EPFO services feel more “bank-like”: faster, simpler, and more
25 December 2025
Income Tax Refund “Risk Management” SMS Explained: CBDT’s NUDGE Campaign Flags Ineligible Deductions in ITRs for AY 2025-26 — What to Do Before December 31

Income Tax Refund “Risk Management” SMS Explained: CBDT’s NUDGE Campaign Flags Ineligible Deductions in ITRs for AY 2025-26 — What to Do Before December 31

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 — A fresh wave of SMS and email alerts from India’s Income Tax Department has left many taxpayers alarmed — especially those still waiting for refunds. The message that refunds have been kept “on hold” under a “risk management process” has triggered confusion across social media and tax helpdesks, with people wondering whether the communication is a notice, a penalty warning, or the start of scrutiny. On December 24, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) — the apex body of the Income Tax Department — reiterated that the outreach is advisory and part
25 December 2025
Starbucks (SBUX) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: What Investors Should Know Before the Market Reopens Dec. 26

Starbucks (SBUX) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: What Investors Should Know Before the Market Reopens Dec. 26

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) wrapped up Christmas Eve trading on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, a shortened U.S. session that ended early at 1:00 p.m. ET ahead of the Christmas Day holiday. Barron’s+1 Where Starbucks stock closed — and what happened after hours In the regular session, SBUX closed at $84.57, up about 0.85% on the day, with the session’s range roughly $83.47 to $84.60 and volume near 3.46 million shares—typical of a thin, holiday-shortened tape. Yahoo Finance+1 After the bell, trading was modest: quotes showed SBUX slipping slightly to around $84.45 in late after-hours prints. Yahoo Finance Big picture: the
25 December 2025
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Credo Technology (CRDO) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Credo Technology (CRDO) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ: CRDO) wrapped up Christmas Eve’s holiday-shortened session with a modest rebound and a quieter tape than usual—exactly the kind of setup that can matter for a high‑beta AI infrastructure name heading into a thinly traded post‑holiday reopen. The key detail many investors miss this week: U.S. markets are closed on Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025) and the next full session is Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. NYSE notes that Dec. 24, 2025 was an early close (1:00 p.m. ET), with late trading sessions closing earlier than normal as well. New York Stock Exchange+1 Below
25 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:05 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
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