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Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG) heads into the Friday, December 26, 2025 U.S. trading session with investor attention split between strong operating momentum in robotic-assisted surgery and a fresh mix of regulatory and corporate updates that could shape near-term sentiment. After the last regular U.S. session ahead of today’s open, ISRG shares were around $577.15. Below is what investors and traders typically want on their radar before the bell—from the most recent FDA-related headlines and recall database entries to analyst forecasts, technical levels, and the next major catalyst on the calendar. Where ISRG stock stands heading into Dec. 26 ISRG
26 December 2025
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Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Catalysts to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Catalysts to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) heads into the Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 U.S. market open coming off a holiday-shortened stretch: U.S. exchanges were closed on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and closed early on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24). TechStock² As of the most recent trading data available (the shortened Dec. 24 session), TMO last traded around $579, implying a market capitalization of roughly $221B. The stock’s 52‑week range sits near $507 to $611, putting shares within striking distance of their yearly high going into year-end trading. For investors and traders looking at Thermo Fisher stock before the opening bell on
26 December 2025
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Shopify (SHOP) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Shopify (SHOP) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOP) heads into the Friday, December 26, 2025 session with investors weighing a powerful holiday-shopping signal, fresh analyst price-target moves, and a fast-evolving “agentic commerce” narrative that could reshape how consumers discover and buy products online. The stock last traded on Wednesday, December 24 (the U.S. market’s early-close session) at about $169.45. Below is what matters most before the opening bell. Shopify stock premarket checklist for Dec. 26 First, a trading-day reality check: Dec. 26 is open in the U.S., closed in Canada For investors used to watching SHOP on both Nasdaq and the TSX, Dec. 26
26 December 2025
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T-Mobile (TMUS) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

T-Mobile (TMUS) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) heads into the Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 session coming off a shortened holiday week—one that can sometimes amplify price swings because trading volumes are often lighter and headlines can move fast. Where the stock left off: T-Mobile shares last traded at $199.02 at the Dec. 24 close (Christmas Eve), up about 0.7% on the day.Market schedule context: U.S. markets were closed for Christmas Day (Dec. 25), with Christmas Eve typically featuring an early close—so Dec. 26 is the first full session after the holiday pause. New York Stock Exchange Below is what investors and traders
26 December 2025
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Lam Research (LRCX) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) heads into the U.S. stock market open on Friday, December 26, 2025 with investors weighing a powerful 2025 rally against fresh headlines on insider selling, shifting chip-equipment forecasts, and ongoing U.S.–China policy uncertainty. The stock last traded at $177.33 at the December 24 close (a holiday-shortened session), and U.S. markets were closed on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) before reopening on Dec. 26. New York Stock Exchange Below is what to know before the opening bell—covering the latest news, Wall Street price targets, upcoming catalysts, and the risks that could matter most for Lam Research stock.
26 December 2025
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McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch

Ahead of the U.S. stock market open on Friday, December 26, 2025—the first regular trading session after Christmas Day (Dec. 25), when U.S. markets were closed—McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) is back in focus for investors looking for “defensive growth” in consumer staples and restaurants. New York Stock Exchange This pre-market briefing reflects what mattered most for McDonald’s stock heading into the post-holiday session: where the shares last traded, what the latest company and franchise developments imply for 2026, what Wall Street is modeling for earnings, and what risks could move the stock next. Where McDonald’s stock stands heading into the Dec.
26 December 2025
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AppLovin (APP) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

AppLovin (APP) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets reopen on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, after being closed for Christmas Day (Dec. 25)—and for a high-beta, headline-sensitive name like AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP), that “back-from-holiday” session can amplify volatility. New York Stock Exchange AppLovin enters the Dec. 26 open with a powerful tailwind: strong recent financial performance, a growing buyback program, and a wave of bullish analyst commentary tied to its AI-driven ad platform expansion. But there’s also a live overhang: regulatory scrutiny related to reported SEC interest in its data-collection practices, on top of a 2025 history that included short-seller allegations and sharp drawdowns. AppLovin Below
26 December 2025
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Salesforce (CRM) Stock: Key News, Earnings Guidance, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Salesforce (CRM) Stock: Key News, Earnings Guidance, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE: CRM) heads into Friday’s post‑Christmas session with investors balancing two competing narratives: strong “agentic AI” momentum (and a fresh boost to full‑year guidance) versus the ongoing market debate over how quickly AI agents translate into durable, profitable growth at enterprise scale. Reuters U.S. equities resume regular trading hours on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, after Christmas Day (Dec. 25) closed both NYSE and Nasdaq. The previous session (Dec. 24) was an early close—a detail that matters because holiday liquidity can exaggerate price moves and volumes. New York Stock Exchange Below is what to know before the opening bell.
26 December 2025
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RTX Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

RTX Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. equities return from the Christmas Day closure with a full session on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025—and RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX) is entering the post-holiday open near the top of its one-year range after a steady flow of defense wins, ongoing Pratt & Whitney operational headlines, and a policy backdrop that’s becoming a bigger variable for the entire contractor group. RTX closed the most recent session (Christmas Eve) at $186.38, within striking distance of its 52-week high near $187. Below is what investors, traders, and long-term holders should have on their radar before the opening bell. Stock market schedule: why
26 December 2025
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Philip Morris International Stock (PM): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Philip Morris International Stock (PM): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets reopen for a normal trading session on Friday, December 26, 2025, following the Christmas Day closure (and the early close on Dec. 24). New York Stock Exchange For Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM), this particular session matters more than usual because the stock is set to trade ex-dividend on Dec. 26—a detail that can meaningfully influence price action right at the open and shape the “headline” narrative around the stock for income-focused investors. Philip Morris International Below is a comprehensive, investor-friendly preview of what to know before the bell, including the latest company fundamentals, key regulatory catalysts
26 December 2025
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American Express Stock (AXP): What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

American Express Stock (AXP): What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) heads into the Dec. 26, 2025 trading session with momentum—and with valuation questions close behind it. The stock last closed at $383.11 on Wednesday, Dec. 24, after a holiday-shortened session (NYSE early close on Dec. 24 for equities). That puts AXP within striking distance of its recent highs going into the first full trading day after Christmas. Yahoo Finance Below is what investors should know before the opening bell, including the latest company updates, analyst price-target moves, and the key catalysts that could shape AXP’s next leg up—or a near-term pullback. AXP stock price check:
26 December 2025
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Merck (MRK) Stock: Key News, Analyst Targets, and Catalysts to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Merck (MRK) Stock: Key News, Analyst Targets, and Catalysts to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. stock markets were closed for Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025) and are scheduled to reopen Friday, Dec. 26 after a holiday-early close on Wednesday, Dec. 24. New York Stock Exchange That timing matters for Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) investors because the stock has been moving on a cluster of late-December headlines—ranging from drug-pricing policy to pipeline fast-tracks and approvals, plus a wave of fresh analyst target changes. Below is what to know heading into the Dec. 26 open, based on the latest available reporting and company disclosures. MRK stock snapshot heading into Dec. 26 What’s driving
26 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
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