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Holiday Trading News 27 November 2025 - 21 December 2025

IBM Stock Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Confluent Deal Fallout, Holiday Trading Risks, and What Could Move International Business Machines

IBM Stock Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Confluent Deal Fallout, Holiday Trading Risks, and What Could Move International Business Machines

IBM shares closed at $300.98 on Dec. 19 after a volatile week, down 2.5% over five sessions. The stock sits near key technical levels as investors weigh the $11 billion Confluent acquisition, announced at a 34% premium and set to close by mid-2026. No major company events are scheduled, but thin holiday liquidity could magnify price swings.
21 December 2025
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Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock: Week-Ahead Outlook for Dec. 22–26, 2025 as Bitcoin Buys, Index Risk, and Holiday Trading Collide

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock: Week-Ahead Outlook for Dec. 22–26, 2025 as Bitcoin Buys, Index Risk, and Holiday Trading Collide

Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) closed Friday at $164.82 as investors watch bitcoin price swings, MSCI’s index review, and the company’s ongoing BTC purchases. MSCI is weighing whether to exclude firms like Strategy from global equity indexes, raising concerns about forced selling by passive funds. Holiday trading hours may amplify volatility. Strategy’s results remain highly sensitive to year-end bitcoin prices.
21 December 2025
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Bank of America (BAC) Stock: Week-Ahead Outlook for Dec. 22–26, 2025 — Holiday Trading, Key Catalysts, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts

Bank of America (BAC) Stock: Week-Ahead Outlook for Dec. 22–26, 2025 — Holiday Trading, Key Catalysts, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts

Bank of America closed Friday, Dec. 19, at $55.27, up 1.86%, near its 52-week high of $56.07. U.S. markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25 for Christmas, with thin trading expected. BAC shares have recently swung between $53.77 and $56.07. Key economic data delayed by a government shutdown is set for release during the holiday-shortened week.
21 December 2025
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Swiss Exchange Update (21 Dec 2025): SIX’s SMI Near 13,200 as Holiday Closures Loom and 2026 Forecasts Turn Cautiously Optimistic

Swiss Exchange Update (21 Dec 2025): SIX’s SMI Near 13,200 as Holiday Closures Loom and 2026 Forecasts Turn Cautiously Optimistic

The Swiss Market Index closed at 13,171.85 on Friday, up 0.27%, remaining near its yearly highs as the market enters the final holiday-shortened week. SIX Swiss Exchange reported record equity trading turnover in 2025, surpassing CHF 1 trillion year-to-date, with ETFs up 54.4%. Trading hours for structured products were extended on 1 December to 21:45 CET.
21 December 2025
Software and Platform Stocks Week Ahead: AI Spending Scrutiny, Cloud Security Mega-Deals, and Holiday-Shortened Trading (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Software and Platform Stocks Week Ahead: AI Spending Scrutiny, Cloud Security Mega-Deals, and Holiday-Shortened Trading (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks announced an expanded partnership with a contract approaching $10 billion, according to Reuters sources. Software and platform stocks faced volatile trading ahead of Christmas week, as investors weighed thin markets and questions about AI infrastructure payback. Wall Street also tracked shifting expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026.
21 December 2025
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Frankfurt Stock Exchange Outlook (Dec. 21, 2025): DAX Near Record, Holiday Trading Calendar, Index Shake‑Up, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus

Frankfurt Stock Exchange Outlook (Dec. 21, 2025): DAX Near Record, Holiday Trading Calendar, Index Shake‑Up, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus

Germany’s DAX closed Friday at 24,280–24,290, holding near record highs as the Frankfurt Stock Exchange heads into the Christmas week. The STOXX 600 rose 0.4% to 587.50, ending the week up 1.7%. Thin holiday trading and anticipation of monetary policy shifts have fueled volatility. AI, defense, and financial stocks led gains, with the DAX up more than 20% in 2025.
21 December 2025
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Thanksgiving 2025 Stock Market Hours: Holiday Rally Meets AI Bubble Jitters

Thanksgiving 2025 Stock Market Hours: Holiday Rally Meets AI Bubble Jitters

U.S. markets are closed for Thanksgiving, reopen for a shortened Black Friday session, and head into December with a powerful tech-led rally overshadowed by growing fears of an AI bubble and uncertain Fed policy. Key points Is the stock market open on Thanksgiving 2025? If you’re checking quotes today and seeing nothing move, that’s not your internet connection — it’s the calendar. This Thanksgiving shutdown is part of the standard U.S. market holiday schedule. Financial outlets and exchange calendars all show no regular equity or options trading today, and no bond trading either. Investopedia+2TradingHours+2 Government offices, banks and the U.S.
27 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

Beazley share price sits below Zurich’s £8bn offer — what to watch before London reopens

Beazley share price sits below Zurich’s £8bn offer — what to watch before London reopens

8 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as Zurich faces a Feb. 16 deadline to make a firm takeover offer or withdraw. Zurich and Beazley have agreed in principle on key terms valuing Beazley at up to 1,335 pence per share. Recent filings show Vanguard and FMR LLC among top shareholders. The shares remain below the possible offer price as due diligence continues.
Tesco share price: what to watch after Friday’s close as rate and wage bets shift

Tesco share price: what to watch after Friday’s close as rate and wage bets shift

8 February 2026
Tesco shares closed at 452.10 pence on Friday, up 0.62%, as UK markets ended the week higher. Investors weighed Bank of England signals on interest rates and rising supermarket wage costs, with Lidl and rivals announcing pay increases ahead of April’s minimum wage hike. Morrisons is considering raising up to £1 billion against its store portfolio, according to Sky News. Tesco continues its share buyback program after a January profit forecast upgrade.
Imperial Brands share price: what to watch before IMB reopens after Friday jump

Imperial Brands share price: what to watch before IMB reopens after Friday jump

8 February 2026
Imperial Brands shares closed Friday up 1.49% at 3,341 pence, ahead of the Feb. 19 ex-dividend date and ongoing buybacks. The company repurchased 88,533 shares last week as part of a £1.45 billion program. Investors are watching interest rate signals and sector competition in nicotine pouches. British American Tobacco reports results Feb. 12.
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