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NASDAQ:NDAQ 27 November 2025 - 11 February 2026

Nasdaq’s ‘Fast Entry’ Nasdaq-100 Rule Could Rush SpaceX-Scale IPOs Into the Index

Nasdaq’s ‘Fast Entry’ Nasdaq-100 Rule Could Rush SpaceX-Scale IPOs Into the Index

Nasdaq has proposed a “Fast Entry” rule to allow newly listed companies with a market cap in the top 40 of current Nasdaq-100 members to join the index within 15 trading days. The move comes as major IPOs like SpaceX and Anthropic prepare to go public in 2026. SpaceX advisers have contacted index providers about accelerated inclusion, a source told Reuters. The rule could take effect after the March 2026 quarterly rebalance.
5 February 2026
Nasdaq’s ‘Fast Entry’ plan could reshuffle the Nasdaq-100 faster — and QQQ holders are watching

Nasdaq’s ‘Fast Entry’ plan could reshuffle the Nasdaq-100 faster — and QQQ holders are watching

Nasdaq proposed a “Fast Entry” rule to add newly listed large companies to the Nasdaq-100 after 15 trading days, with at least five days’ notice and no immediate removals. The draft also suggests changes to market-cap rankings, low-float weighting, and quarterly index maintenance. The exchange is still seeking feedback on the plan.
4 February 2026
Wall Street is shut for MLK Day — the 2026 U.S. market holiday calendar and the crypto ETF catch

Wall Street is shut for MLK Day — the 2026 U.S. market holiday calendar and the crypto ETF catch

U.S. stock markets, including NYSE and Nasdaq, will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. Trades made before the holiday will settle one day later than usual due to T+1 rules. Crypto trades continuously, but U.S.-listed crypto ETFs will pause during the closure. The next market holiday is Presidents Day on Feb. 16.
S&P 500 Nears 7,000 as Santa Claus Rally Window Opens: Dow and Nasdaq Cap Strong 2025 With Fed Minutes Ahead

S&P 500 Nears 7,000 as Santa Claus Rally Window Opens: Dow and Nasdaq Cap Strong 2025 With Fed Minutes Ahead

The Dow closed at 48,710.97, the S&P 500 at 6,929.94, and the Nasdaq at 23,593.10 on Friday, finishing little changed after a multi-session climb. Weekly gains put the S&P 500 up 1.4%, Dow up 1.2%, and Nasdaq up 1.2%. Trading volume was muted ahead of year-end. The S&P 500 sits just below the 7,000 mark as the Santa Claus rally window opens.
EU Stock Market Outlook for Dec. 26, 2025: Europe Closed for Boxing Day, Global Signals Set the Tone for Monday

EU Stock Market Outlook for Dec. 26, 2025: Europe Closed for Boxing Day, Global Signals Set the Tone for Monday

Major European stock exchanges, including Euronext and Deutsche Börse, will remain closed on Friday, December 26, 2025, for St Stephen’s Day/Boxing Day. The STOXX 600 ended the week near record highs at 588.61 on December 24, with liquidity thin due to early market closures. U.S. and Asian markets stay open, and any sharp moves there may affect Europe’s reopening on Monday, December 29.
25 December 2025
NASDAQ Today (Dec. 21, 2025): Nasdaq Composite Near 23,300 Ahead of Nasdaq-100 Rebalance, Fed Signals, and Nasdaq’s 23-Hour Trading Proposal

NASDAQ Today (Dec. 21, 2025): Nasdaq Composite Near 23,300 Ahead of Nasdaq-100 Rebalance, Fed Signals, and Nasdaq’s 23-Hour Trading Proposal

The Nasdaq Composite closed at 23,307.62 on Friday, up 1.31% as large-cap tech stocks rebounded, capping a volatile week. Trading volume surged to 24.60 billion shares on triple witching day, well above the 20-day average. Investors remain focused on seasonality, Federal Reserve rate signals, and a major Nasdaq-100 reshuffle set for Monday. Markets face a holiday-shortened week with thin liquidity and heightened volatility.
Nasdaq Today After the Bell: What to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025 as Jobs Data, AI Volatility, and 23‑Hour Trading Plans Collide

Nasdaq Today After the Bell: What to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025 as Jobs Data, AI Volatility, and 23‑Hour Trading Plans Collide

Nasdaq traded near flat at 10:30 a.m. ET Tuesday, down about 0.2% after delayed jobs data showed November payrolls up 64,000 and unemployment at 4.6%, the highest since July 2021. Nasdaq filed to expand weekday trading to 23 hours, signaling a shift toward near-continuous equities trading. Energy stocks fell on lower oil prices, while megacap tech names attempted to stabilize after last week’s AI-driven selloff.
Nasdaq Today: Futures Slide Before Delayed Jobs Report as AI Stocks Stay Under Pressure (Premarket, Dec. 16, 2025)

Nasdaq Today: Futures Slide Before Delayed Jobs Report as AI Stocks Stay Under Pressure (Premarket, Dec. 16, 2025)

Nasdaq-100 futures fell about 0.8%–1.0% in premarket trading Tuesday, with one read showing a 261-point drop as investors awaited delayed U.S. labor data and retail sales figures. The Nasdaq Composite closed Monday down 0.59% at 23,057.41. Bitcoin hovered near $86,000 overnight, while oil and gold prices softened amid macro uncertainty.
16 December 2025
Nasdaq World Indices Weekly Wrap: AI Bubble Jitters, New Global Benchmarks and Rate‑Cut Hopes (Dec. 5–7, 2025)

Nasdaq World Indices Weekly Wrap: AI Bubble Jitters, New Global Benchmarks and Rate‑Cut Hopes (Dec. 5–7, 2025)

The Nasdaq Composite closed at 23,578.13 on December 5, up 0.31% for the day and 22% year-to-date, outpacing the S&P 500 and Dow in 2025. Tech and communication services stocks led gains as investors anticipated a Federal Reserve rate cut following U.S. inflation data. The Nasdaq-100 ended at 25,692.05, up 0.43% Friday and 22.5% for the year.
7 December 2025
SQQQ Stock Outlook Today (December 7, 2025): Is the 3x Inverse Nasdaq ETF Running Out of Steam?

SQQQ Stock Outlook Today (December 7, 2025): Is the 3x Inverse Nasdaq ETF Running Out of Steam?

ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ (SQQQ) closed at $66.49 on December 5, down 1.14%, capping an eight-loss streak in ten sessions and a 17.8% drop over two weeks. Assets under management remain near $2.5 billion, with daily volume above 30 million shares. SQQQ’s one-year total return stands near –56%, with technical signals flashing “sell” and volatility exceeding 50%.
7 December 2025
Nasdaq Today, December 6, 2025: Tech-Led Rally Caps Strong Week as 2026 Rate-Cut and AI Bets Drive Forecasts

Nasdaq Today, December 6, 2025: Tech-Led Rally Caps Strong Week as 2026 Rate-Cut and AI Bets Drive Forecasts

The Nasdaq Composite closed Friday at 23,578.13, up 0.31%, and gained 0.9% for the week, bringing its year-to-date rise to 22.1%. The Nasdaq-100 finished at 25,692.05, up 0.43%, near record highs. Core PCE inflation slowed to 2.8% year-on-year in September. U.S. consumer sentiment improved to 53.3 in early December.
QQQ Stock Outlook Before December 1, 2025 Open: How Fund Outflows, Billionaire Buying and a Nasdaq 100 Shake‑Up Set the Stage

QQQ Stock Outlook Before December 1, 2025 Open: How Fund Outflows, Billionaire Buying and a Nasdaq 100 Shake‑Up Set the Stage

QQQ closed Friday, Nov. 28 at $619.25, up 0.81% and about 2.8% below its 52-week high. The ETF gained 4.9% over the Thanksgiving-shortened week, outpacing major U.S. indexes. During a CME futures outage Friday, QQQ served as a key real-time market proxy. Premarket pricing for Dec. 1 was unavailable as of publication.
What Time Does the Stock Market Open on 1 December 2025? Global Trading Hours, Holiday Closures and What to Watch

What Time Does the Stock Market Open on 1 December 2025? Global Trading Hours, Holiday Closures and What to Watch

Germany’s Xetra exchange begins extended 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. CET trading hours on Monday, 1 December 2025. Major U.S., Canadian, UK, and Euronext stock markets open on regular schedules. Most global markets operate as usual, though some close for national holidays. The day coincides with Cyber Monday and the start of December trading.
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