Today: 8 February 2026
Subscribe
Browse Category

S&P 500 News 23 December 2025 - 29 December 2025

Financial Services Stocks: Banks, Insurers and Payments in Focus as Fed Minutes Loom and S&P 500 Nears 7,000

Financial Services Stocks: Banks, Insurers and Payments in Focus as Fed Minutes Loom and S&P 500 Nears 7,000

The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) closed Friday at $55.62, down 0.20% and just below its 52-week high, as financial stocks drew attention amid a rotation out of mega-cap tech. The S&P 500 ended at 6,929.94, about 1% from the 7,000 mark, in a quiet, post-holiday session. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend. Investors await the next session and potential moves in financials.
28 December 2025
···········
US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Closed Sunday as S&P 500 Nears 7,000 — Key News, Fed Minutes Preview, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Closed Sunday as S&P 500 Nears 7,000 — Key News, Fed Minutes Preview, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

U.S. markets are closed Sunday after the Dow ended Friday at 48,710.97, down 20.19 points, and the S&P 500 slipped 2.11 points to 6,929.94. Nasdaq fell 20.21 points to 23,593.10. All three indexes posted weekly gains, with the S&P 500 up 1.4%. Trading volume Friday was sharply below average as the year-end “Santa Claus rally” period began.
28 December 2025
·
NYSE Today: New York Stock Exchange Closed Sunday as S&P 500 Hovers Near 7,000; Fed Minutes and Year-End Positioning Set Up Monday’s Open

NYSE Today: New York Stock Exchange Closed Sunday as S&P 500 Hovers Near 7,000; Fed Minutes and Year-End Positioning Set Up Monday’s Open

U.S. stocks ended Friday nearly flat, with the S&P 500 closing at 6,929.94, about 1% below the 7,000 mark. Trading volume was light at 10.22 billion shares versus a 20-day average of 15.98 billion. The NYSE is closed Sunday; three trading days remain in 2025. Investors await Federal Reserve minutes due Tuesday.
28 December 2025
···
U.S. Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Year-End “Santa Rally” Heads Into the Final Week of 2025; Fed Minutes Loom

U.S. Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Year-End “Santa Rally” Heads Into the Final Week of 2025; Fed Minutes Loom

U.S. stock markets are closed Saturday after major indexes ended Friday nearly flat in light post-holiday trading. The S&P 500 slipped 2.11 points to 6,929.94, while the Dow, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000 also edged lower. All four indexes remain near record highs, with the S&P 500 up about 17.8% for the year. Investors are watching for signals on Federal Reserve rate policy as 2025 trading winds down.
27 December 2025
··
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.
27 December 2025
····
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Weekend Outlook: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Fed Minutes Loom and Year-End Trading Enters the Final Stretch

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Weekend Outlook: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Fed Minutes Loom and Year-End Trading Enters the Final Stretch

The New York Stock Exchange is closed as of 7:52 a.m. ET Saturday, following a flat Friday session where the S&P 500 slipped 2.11 points to 6,929.94. Major indexes remain near record highs, with the S&P 500 up about 17.8% and the Nasdaq up 22.2% for the year. Trading volume Friday was notably light at 10.22 billion shares. Three NYSE sessions remain in 2025.
27 December 2025
··
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Slips After Christmas in Thin Trading—What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Slips After Christmas in Thin Trading—What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% to 6,929.94 Friday, with the Dow closing at 48,710.97 and Nasdaq at 23,593.10, as Wall Street ended a quiet post-Christmas session near record highs. Trading volume was extremely light, with many institutional investors already out for the year. The S&P 500 remains up nearly 18% in 2025, less than 1% from 7,000. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes next Tuesday.
26 December 2025
·
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Hovers Near Record Highs in Thin Post‑Christmas Trading — What to Watch Into Year‑End

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Hovers Near Record Highs in Thin Post‑Christmas Trading — What to Watch Into Year‑End

Major U.S. indexes hovered near record highs in light post-holiday trading Friday, with the S&P 500 briefly hitting an intraday peak before slipping. As of early afternoon, the Dow was down 0.13%, the S&P 500 flat, and the Nasdaq up 0.05%. Trading volume remained thin, with mega-cap tech stocks steady and small caps weaker. Many institutional investors have already closed positions for the year.
26 December 2025
·····
US Stock Market Today (26.12.2025, 10:14 a.m. EST): S&P 500 Nears 7,000 in Thin Post‑Christmas Trade as 2026 Outlook Takes Center Stage

US Stock Market Today (26.12.2025, 10:14 a.m. EST): S&P 500 Nears 7,000 in Thin Post‑Christmas Trade as 2026 Outlook Takes Center Stage

NEW YORK — 26.12.2025 — U.S. stocks were quiet but resilient in mid‑morning trading Friday, with Wall Street largely hovering near record territory as investors leaned into a familiar late‑December script: thin holiday volume, “Santa Claus rally” seasonality, and a growing tug‑of‑war over what 2026 will deliver for rates, earnings, and the AI boom. MarketScreener+1 Market snapshot at 10:14 a.m. EST: flat-to-firm, with record levels still in view By mid‑morning, the major indexes were edging higher by fractions, reflecting more “positioning and patience” than aggressive risk‑taking in the post‑Christmas lull. ETFs tracking the big benchmarks told the same story: minimal
26 December 2025
·
US Stock Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: Dow and S&P 500 at Record Highs, Fed-Cut Bets, and Nvidia’s Groq Deal in Focus

US Stock Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: Dow and S&P 500 at Record Highs, Fed-Cut Bets, and Nvidia’s Groq Deal in Focus

U.S. stocks reopen Friday after Christmas with the Dow and S&P 500 at record highs from the Dec. 24 close. Trading volume remains thin, with just 7.61 billion shares changing hands in the last session, less than half the recent average. The Cboe Volatility Index hit its lowest level in a year, signaling calm but also potential vulnerability to sudden moves.
25 December 2025
··
Top Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Reddit, Rocket Lab and More as the S&P 500 Nears 7,000

Top Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Reddit, Rocket Lab and More as the S&P 500 Nears 7,000

The S&P 500 closed at a record high ahead of a shortened Christmas Eve session, with the NYSE and Nasdaq set to close at 1:00 p.m. ET. Trading volume remains light, amplifying price swings and volatility. U.S. GDP grew 4.3% in Q3, but consumer confidence fell to 89.1. Analysts expect 2026 market leadership to broaden beyond big tech.
24 December 2025
······
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): S&P 500 Near 7,000 After Record Close as Wall Street Trades a Short Christmas Eve Session

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): S&P 500 Near 7,000 After Record Close as Wall Street Trades a Short Christmas Eve Session

The S&P 500 closed at a record 6,909.79 Tuesday, with the Dow at 48,442.41 and Nasdaq at 23,561.84. U.S. markets will shut early at 1 p.m. ET on Christmas Eve, with futures flat to slightly lower in premarket trading. Third-quarter GDP was revised up to 4.3%, beating forecasts, dampening expectations for a January Fed rate cut. Markets remain closed on Christmas Day.
24 December 2025
··
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 5:02 p.m. ET): S&P 500 Closes at New Record as GDP Surprise Powers AI and Mega-Cap Tech

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 5:02 p.m. ET): S&P 500 Closes at New Record as GDP Surprise Powers AI and Mega-Cap Tech

The S&P 500 closed at a record 6,909.79 Tuesday, driven by gains in AI-linked mega caps after U.S. third-quarter GDP grew 4.3%, beating forecasts. Most S&P 500 stocks fell, with small caps lagging and market breadth weak. Treasury yields rose as investors dialed back bets on a near-term Fed rate cut. The Nasdaq rose 0.57%, Dow edged up 0.16%, while the Russell 2000 dropped 0.7%.
23 December 2025
·
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 10:45 a.m. ET): S&P 500 Near Records After GDP Surprise as Yields Rise and Consumer Confidence Slips

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 10:45 a.m. ET): S&P 500 Near Records After GDP Surprise as Yields Rise and Consumer Confidence Slips

U.S. GDP grew at a 4.3% annual rate in Q3, up from 3.8%, as delayed data showed stronger consumer and government spending. The S&P 500 hovered near 6,884 late Tuesday morning, little changed, while Treasury yields rose and the VIX stayed near 14. Inflation measures also climbed, with the PCE price index up 2.8%. Trading remained subdued ahead of the holiday break.
23 December 2025
··
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025): S&P 500 Near Record as Tech Rebound Holds, GDP and Consumer Confidence in Focus

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025): S&P 500 Near Record as Tech Rebound Holds, GDP and Consumer Confidence in Focus

The S&P 500 closed Monday at 6,878.49, just shy of its record, as tech stocks and financials led broad gains across Wall Street. The Dow rose 227.79 points to 48,362.68, and the Nasdaq added 121.21 to 23,428.83. Trading remains thin ahead of key economic reports, with futures steady early Tuesday. The CBOE Volatility Index fell to 14.08, its lowest since mid-December.
23 December 2025
····
1 2 3 … 6

Stock Market Today

OmniVision Class A stock: Hong Kong greenshoe adds shares as stabilisation ends — what to watch next week

OmniVision Class A stock: Hong Kong greenshoe adds shares as stabilisation ends — what to watch next week

8 February 2026
SHANGHAI, February 8, 2026, 10:29 (GMT+8) — Market closed. OmniVision Integrated Circuits Group, Inc. said underwriters partially exercised the over-allotment option in its Hong Kong share sale, issuing 4.94 million H shares at HK$104.80 apiece, according to a Shanghai filing dated Feb. 7. The company said the extra shares will start trading in Hong Kong on Feb. 11 and will bring in HK$511.2 million in additional net proceeds, while the stabilisation period ended on Feb. 6. The filing also detailed stabilisation actions including an over-allocation of 6.87 million H shares, market purchases of 1.93 million H shares at HK$103.00 to
Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A stock price: two dates traders can’t ignore after Friday’s drop

Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A stock price: two dates traders can’t ignore after Friday’s drop

8 February 2026
Hua Hong Semiconductor’s Shanghai-listed shares fell 0.6% to 130.26 yuan Friday, down 16% for the week. Shareholders will vote Feb. 10 on an acquisition and share issuance plan, with a board meeting set for Feb. 12 to review unaudited quarterly results. The company aims to buy nearly all of Shanghai Huali Microelectronics for 8.27 billion yuan, funded by new shares and a private placement.
First Solar stock price slides into next week as Tesla ramps solar hiring; earnings due Feb. 24

First Solar stock price slides into next week as Tesla ramps solar hiring; earnings due Feb. 24

8 February 2026
First Solar shares fell 6.7% to $218.73 Friday, trading over double their 50-day average volume as the broader market rallied. Tesla announced hiring tied to Elon Musk’s 100-gigawatt U.S. solar manufacturing goal. First Solar will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results and 2026 guidance on Feb. 24. Policy changes and competitive moves have heightened volatility in the U.S. solar sector.
GlobalFoundries stock jumps nearly 5% ahead of earnings — what could move GFS next week

GlobalFoundries stock jumps nearly 5% ahead of earnings — what could move GFS next week

8 February 2026
GlobalFoundries shares rose 4.7% to $42.91 Friday as chip stocks rebounded, tracking a surge in the PHLX semiconductor index and renewed bets on AI-driven demand. The company reports earnings Feb. 11, with analysts watching for updates on pricing and wafer shipment volumes. The Semiconductor Industry Association forecast global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026.
Go toTop