Stock Market Today: U.S. Futures Dip on Christmas Eve as S&P 500 Holds Record High and GDP Surprise Trims Rate‑Cut Bets

Stock Market Today: U.S. Futures Dip on Christmas Eve as S&P 500 Holds Record High and GDP Surprise Trims Rate‑Cut Bets

The S&P 500 closed at a record 6,909.79 Tuesday, while U.S. stock futures edged lower early Wednesday ahead of a holiday-shortened session. A strong third-quarter GDP reading at 4.3% and persistent inflation are clouding the outlook for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026. The NYSE will close at 1 p.m. ET, with U.S. markets shut Thursday for Christmas. Key government data releases were delayed by a federal shutdown.
24 December 2025
Canopy Growth (CGC) Stock on Dec. 24, 2025: Schedule III Executive Order, MTL Cannabis Deal, and the Latest Forecasts

Canopy Growth (CGC) Stock on Dec. 24, 2025: Schedule III Executive Order, MTL Cannabis Deal, and the Latest Forecasts

Canopy Growth shares closed at $1.40 on Dec. 23, up 6.06%, after heavy trading and sharp swings throughout December. The volatility followed a Dec. 18 White House executive order directing marijuana rescheduling from Schedule I to III. Trading volume spiked to over 216 million shares on Dec. 18, with implied volatility near 143%. U.S. exchanges operated a shortened session on Dec. 24.
Indaptus Therapeutics (INDP) Stock in Focus on Dec. 24, 2025: $6M Financing, Leadership Reset, and the Dilution Question

Indaptus Therapeutics (INDP) Stock in Focus on Dec. 24, 2025: $6M Financing, Leadership Reset, and the Dilution Question

Indaptus Therapeutics announced a $6 million preferred-stock financing with investor David Lazar, who will become chairman and co-CEO. The deal could add up to 111 million common shares if converted, pending shareholder approval. Shares jumped over 60% after hours on December 23, 2025, following the news, after closing at $1.95 in regular trading. Two directors resigned as part of the boardroom changes.
Churchill Capital Corp X (CCCX) Stock News on Dec. 24, 2025: Infleqtion Quantum SPAC Deal, Latest Catalysts, and What Comes Next

Churchill Capital Corp X (CCCX) Stock News on Dec. 24, 2025: Infleqtion Quantum SPAC Deal, Latest Catalysts, and What Comes Next

Churchill Capital Corp X (NASDAQ: CCCX) surged nearly 10% to $17.27 on Dec. 23, 2025, and traded above $18 pre-market after Infleqtion’s chief scientist won the John Stewart Bell Prize. The rally is linked to renewed momentum around CCCX’s planned merger with Infleqtion, a quantum technology firm. CCCX remains a SPAC, with trading driven by sentiment and headlines.
Tilray Brands (TLRY) Stock News Today: Cannabis Rescheduling, Earnings Date, Reverse Split, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 24, 2025)

Tilray Brands (TLRY) Stock News Today: Cannabis Rescheduling, Earnings Date, Reverse Split, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 24, 2025)

Tilray Brands shares traded near $10.53 on December 24, 2025, following sharp gains in the second half of the year. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on December 18 to begin the process of reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. The move sparked volatility across cannabis stocks, with prices swinging as investors weighed the potential impact. The order does not legalize cannabis but directs federal agencies to review its status.
Sable Offshore Corp (SOC) Stock News Today: PHMSA Clears Las Flores Pipeline Restart — Latest Price, Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 24, 2025)

Sable Offshore Corp (SOC) Stock News Today: PHMSA Clears Las Flores Pipeline Restart — Latest Price, Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 24, 2025)

The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration approved Sable Offshore Corp.’s plan to restart the Las Flores Pipeline System in California, according to a December 22 letter disclosed in an SEC filing. SOC shares surged 36% to $10.36 on December 23 and held those gains in early trading December 24. The pipelines, formerly Plains Line 901 and 903, have been at the center of a years-long dispute.
24 December 2025
Northann Corp Stock (NCL) Slumps After “News Pending” Halt as Dilution, Reverse Split Vote and NYSE Compliance Deadlines Loom

Northann Corp Stock (NCL) Slumps After “News Pending” Halt as Dilution, Reverse Split Vote and NYSE Compliance Deadlines Loom

Northann Corp. (NCL) shares fell 33% to $0.17 on December 23 before a NYSE American “news pending” trading halt, then rebounded in pre-market trading. The company disclosed two new advisory agreements to be paid in stock, totaling 3.3 million shares, pending exchange approval. Investors remain focused on dilution risk and listing compliance.
24 December 2025
Dynavax Technologies (DVAX) Stock Jumps on Sanofi’s $2.2B Cash Buyout Offer: Latest News, Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 24, 2025)

Dynavax Technologies (DVAX) Stock Jumps on Sanofi’s $2.2B Cash Buyout Offer: Latest News, Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 24, 2025)

Sanofi announced a deal to acquire Dynavax Technologies for $2.2 billion in cash, offering $15.50 per share—a 39% premium to Dynavax’s prior close. DVAX stock jumped about 37% premarket to near the offer price. Dynavax’s board approved the transaction. Closing is expected in Q1 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
BP Stock Jumps on $6 Billion Castrol Stake Sale: What It Means for BP Shares, Debt, Dividends, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 24, 2025)

BP Stock Jumps on $6 Billion Castrol Stake Sale: What It Means for BP Shares, Debt, Dividends, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 24, 2025)

London/New York — December 24, 2025 — BP p.l.c. (NYSE: BP; LSE: BP.) is back in the spotlight on Christmas Eve after agreeing to sell a controlling 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants business to U.S. investment firm Stonepeak, a deal BP says values Castrol at $10.1 billion and will deliver roughly $6 billion of net proceeds to the oil major. The market’s initial reaction was positive-but-measured: BP shares rose more than 1% shortly after the announcement before trading turned choppy in thin, holiday-shortened conditions. Reuters+1 For investors, this is one of those corporate moves that reads like a clean
24 December 2025
Multi Ways Holdings Limited (MWG) Stock Jumps on H1 2025 Results: Revenue Up 88%, Profit Improves, and 2026 Infrastructure Outlook in Focus (Dec. 24, 2025)

Multi Ways Holdings Limited (MWG) Stock Jumps on H1 2025 Results: Revenue Up 88%, Profit Improves, and 2026 Infrastructure Outlook in Focus (Dec. 24, 2025)

Multi Ways Holdings shares jumped about 60% in pre-market trading on December 24 after the Singapore-based company reported first-half 2025 revenue of $26.44 million, up 88% year-over-year. Net income rose to $0.90 million from $0.08 million. Gross margin fell to 25.08% from 33.07% as sales mix shifted. Management cited strong equipment demand and infrastructure activity.
24 December 2025
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.
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
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.
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
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.

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CapitaLand Investment share price jumps into earnings week as 9CI closes at S$3.12

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps into earnings week as 9CI closes at S$3.12

8 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares closed up 1.3% at S$3.12 on Friday, outperforming the STI, which fell 0.83%. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% rise in second-half distributable income to S$449 million and a 9.4% increase in distribution per unit. Full-year results for CapitaLand Investment are due Feb. 11. Markets are closed for the weekend.
Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) slides 4% despite fresh buyback as March results loom

Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) slides 4% despite fresh buyback as March results loom

8 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to $8.18 Friday, reversing earlier gains after hitting a decade high of $9.12 on Feb. 4. The company disclosed repurchases of 170,000 shares for cancellation at average prices above Friday’s close. Investors await March 5 annual results and details on an expanded $650 million buyback program. Trading volume stayed high.
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