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Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 5:01 p.m. ET): BTC Trades Near $88K as JPMorgan Crypto Plans, ETF Flows, and Strategy’s Pause Shape the Outlook

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 5:01 p.m. ET): BTC Trades Near $88K as JPMorgan Crypto Plans, ETF Flows, and Strategy’s Pause Shape the Outlook

Bitcoin (BTC) spent Monday, December 22, 2025 consolidating in the high-$80,000s after another failed attempt to decisively reclaim the $89,000–$90,000 zone—an area traders have repeatedly treated as near-term resistance heading into the thin-liquidity holiday stretch. Around the 5:01 p.m. ET update window (22:01 UTC), Bitcoin was hovering near $88,200. A live snapshot from Google Finance shortly after showed $88,202.54 at 10:03:57 p.m. UTC (5:03:57 p.m. ET). google.com What’s notable about today’s tape isn’t just the price—it’s the mix of catalysts competing for control: renewed attention on spot ETF flows and volatility, big-bank institutional moves (JPMorgan’s latest exploration of crypto trading),
22 December 2025
Silver Price Today at 5:00 (Dec. 22, 2025): Spot Silver Near $69 After Fresh Record High, Traders Watch $70

Silver Price Today at 5:00 (Dec. 22, 2025): Spot Silver Near $69 After Fresh Record High, Traders Watch $70

Silver price today is holding near historic highs after a powerful surge that pushed the metal into the $69-per-ounce zone and within sight of the psychologically important $70 level. At around 5:00 p.m. New York time, widely watched as an “end-of-day” reference point across global markets, silver was around $68.97 per troy ounce, according to Kitco’s spot pricing page. Kitco Earlier in the session, spot silver hit a new all-time high near $69.44 per ounce as a wave of safe-haven demand and rate-cut expectations drove aggressive buying across precious metals. Reuters+1 Silver price today: the key levels at 5:00 Prices
22 December 2025
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Gold Price Today at 5:00 GMT (22 December 2025): Spot Gold Breaks $4,400 as Fed-Cut Bets and Geopolitics Supercharge the Rally

Gold Price Today at 5:00 GMT (22 December 2025): Spot Gold Breaks $4,400 as Fed-Cut Bets and Geopolitics Supercharge the Rally

Gold prices surged to fresh records in early trade on Monday, 22 December 2025, with spot bullion pushing through the psychologically important $4,400 per ounce level for the first time as investors leaned into a potent mix of U.S. rate-cut expectations, a softer dollar, and renewed safe-haven demand. At 05:02 GMT, spot gold was up 1.4% at $4,397.16 per ounce, after briefly breaking $4,400 to hit a record $4,400.29. U.S. gold futures for February delivery rose 0.98% to $4,430.30. Reuters What followed was a classic “momentum day” for precious metals: gold extended gains as liquidity thinned into the year-end holiday
22 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 5:00 p.m. ET): S&P 500 Near Record as AI Stocks Lead Holiday-Week Rally

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 5:00 p.m. ET): S&P 500 Near Record as AI Stocks Lead Holiday-Week Rally

At 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, December 22, 2025, the U.S. stock market ended the first session of the holiday-shortened week solidly higher, with technology and AI-linked names extending last week’s rebound and pushing the major benchmarks closer to record territory. Trading was noticeably lighter than usual heading into Christmas, but breadth was strong and volatility eased further—two classic ingredients for a calm year-end tape. Reuters+1 U.S. stock market recap at the close All three major indexes finished higher: In late trading, ETFs that track the major benchmarks also reflected a broadly similar picture—useful as a quick “5 p.m.” proxy
22 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today at 5:00 PM ET (Dec. 22, 2025): DJIA Climbs to 48,362 as Tech Rebound, Energy Strength and “Santa Rally” Talk Lift Blue Chips

Dow Jones Today at 5:00 PM ET (Dec. 22, 2025): DJIA Climbs to 48,362 as Tech Rebound, Energy Strength and “Santa Rally” Talk Lift Blue Chips

NEW YORK — As of 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Monday, December 22, 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) ended the day higher by 227.79 points (+0.47%) at 48,362.68, starting a holiday-shortened Christmas week with a broad-based rally that left the index sitting less than 1% below its recent record close from earlier this month. Reuters+1 The move reflected a familiar late-December mix: a rebound in big tech and AI-linked names, a jump in commodities that buoyed energy and materials, and the return of “Santa Claus rally” positioning—tempered by expectations that thin holiday liquidity can amplify both upswings
22 December 2025
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Reliance Infrastructure Trading Restricted Under IBC Stage 1 on Dec 22, 2025; Reliance Power Slides as Investors Seek Clarity

Reliance Infrastructure Trading Restricted Under IBC Stage 1 on Dec 22, 2025; Reliance Power Slides as Investors Seek Clarity

Mumbai: A sudden trading restriction on Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. on Monday, December 22, 2025, triggered confusion among retail investors and rippled through other Anil Ambani-group counters—most notably Reliance Power Ltd., which slid sharply in early trade amid concerns about liquidity and exit options. Lokmat Times+2Zerodha+2 The episode has quickly become one of the most talked-about market developments of the day because it combines three ingredients that typically amplify volatility: a widely-held retail stock, a constrained trading mechanism, and legal/regulatory overhang tied to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Lokmat Times+2Zerodha+2 What changed for Reliance Infrastructure on December 22 Brokerage platforms
22 December 2025
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8th Pay Commission Latest Update (Dec 22, 2025): Expected Salary Hike, Fitment Factor, Arrears Timeline, and What Retirees & Pensioners Need to Know

8th Pay Commission Latest Update (Dec 22, 2025): Expected Salary Hike, Fitment Factor, Arrears Timeline, and What Retirees & Pensioners Need to Know

With the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) set to end on December 31, 2025, attention has sharply shifted to the 8th Pay Commission (8th CPC)—and what it could mean for central government employees and pensioners in 2026 and beyond. India Today+1 On December 22, 2025, multiple reports focused on three practical questions that millions are asking right now: Here’s a clear, up-to-date breakdown of what’s being reported—and what’s confirmed versus still uncertain. What’s new on December 22, 2025 1) “Effective date” vs “money in your account” is the big reality check Several outlets highlighted a recurring pattern from earlier
22 December 2025
FJET Stock Surges as Starfighters Space Debuts on NYSE American, Riding a Red-Hot 2025 Space Stocks Rally

FJET Stock Surges as Starfighters Space Debuts on NYSE American, Riding a Red-Hot 2025 Space Stocks Rally

December 22, 2025 — A new ticker has rocketed onto U.S. markets, and traders are treating it like the latest “pure-play space” momentum trade. Starfighters Space, Inc. — now trading on NYSE American under the ticker “FJET” — is drawing outsized attention on December 22, 2025, as shares swing sharply higher in heavy volume, extending a volatile first week as a public company. Business Wire+1 The move is landing at the same moment the broader space complex is catching another bid: Rocket Lab has pushed to fresh highs after a weekend launch and a major U.S. Space Force contract, while
22 December 2025
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Rivian (RIVN) Stock News Today: 52-Week High, Autonomy+ Rollout, and R2 Launch Hype Drive Fresh Upgrades (Dec. 22, 2025)

Rivian (RIVN) Stock News Today: 52-Week High, Autonomy+ Rollout, and R2 Launch Hype Drive Fresh Upgrades (Dec. 22, 2025)

December 22, 2025 — Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) is back in the spotlight as its stock trades near a one-year peak, powered by a fast-moving mix of autonomy headlines, a major software rollout, and rising optimism that the upcoming R2 midsize SUV can unlock scale. Still, the rally is colliding with a tougher EV demand backdrop after federal incentives ended, and Rivian remains a cash-burning automaker racing to prove it can turn technology into durable profits. Below is what’s moving Rivian stock today, what Wall Street is forecasting, and what investors are watching next—based on the latest reporting and
22 December 2025
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NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock News Today: AI Data Center Deals, 2026 Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Price Targets (Dec. 22, 2025)

NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock News Today: AI Data Center Deals, 2026 Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Price Targets (Dec. 22, 2025)

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) enters the final full week of 2025 with an unusual mix of catalysts that touch nearly every part of the U.S. power value chain: regulated utility rate clarity in Florida, a rapidly expanding portfolio tied to Big Tech’s data-center buildout, and a wave of analyst notes trying to re-price what “growth” means for a company that historically sat in the utility bucket. As of Dec. 22, investors are parsing a central question: can NextEra keep delivering above-average earnings growth while navigating rising grid constraints, shifting federal permitting dynamics, and a capital-intensive pipeline that is increasingly
22 December 2025
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Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock: News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 22, 2025

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock: News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 22, 2025

Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) — the parent of Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable — is ending 2025 with a familiar mix of strength and scrutiny: steady travel demand and expanding product breadth on one side, and rising legal/regulatory pressure in Europe on the other. bookingholdings.com+2Reuters+2 As of Dec. 22, BKNG shares are trading around the mid‑$5,400s, modestly higher on the day, after a volatile stretch in mid‑December that included a sharp up session (Dec. 15) and a notable pullback (Dec. 17). MarketWatch+1 Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of the most relevant BKNG stock news, forecasts, and analyst-driven
22 December 2025
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ON Semiconductor Stock (NASDAQ: ON) Today: Nasdaq-100 Removal, New GaN Partnership, Buyback Plan and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

ON Semiconductor Stock (NASDAQ: ON) Today: Nasdaq-100 Removal, New GaN Partnership, Buyback Plan and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

ON Semiconductor Corporation (onsemi) stock is in focus on Monday, December 22, 2025, as investors balance index-driven flows, a fresh strategic partnership in gallium nitride (GaN), and an aggressive capital-return plan—all against a backdrop of strengthening sentiment across chip shares during a holiday-shortened week. onsemi+3Reuters+3Nasdaq+3 Below is a comprehensive look at the latest news, forward-looking signals, and market forecasts shaping ON stock right now. What’s moving ON Semiconductor stock on Dec. 22, 2025 1) Nasdaq-100 removal takes effect today—watch the “index flow” impact One of the most immediate near-term technical factors is that ON Semiconductor has been removed from the
22 December 2025
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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

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
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