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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 Dec. 25 for Christmas and will reopen Dec. 26 after an early close Dec. 24. Merck shares last traded near $106.45. The White House named Merck in new drug-pricing agreements announced Dec. 19, with Merck confirming plans for steep discounts on key diabetes drugs. Merck’s next earnings call is scheduled for Feb. 3, 2026.
Goldman Sachs Stock (GS): What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Goldman Sachs Stock (GS): What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Goldman Sachs closed at $910.78 on Dec. 24, 2025, just $0.25 below its all-time high. The stock enters the Dec. 26 session near record territory, following a 2025 rally fueled by surging M&A activity and optimism from CFO Denis Coleman. Goldman is also restructuring its investment banking group to focus on AI and digital infrastructure deals. Market cap stands near $273 billion.
26 December 2025
Micron Technology (MU) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Micron Technology (MU) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets reopen for a full session Friday after the Christmas holiday. Micron Technology shares closed at $286.68 on Dec. 24, up 3.8%, following a strong fiscal Q1 report and guidance that far exceeded analyst expectations. The company projected Q2 revenue of $18.7 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $8.42, nearly double consensus estimates. Traders are watching for continued momentum amid tight memory supply.
26 December 2025
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

UnitedHealth Group shares last traded at $327.58 before the Christmas break, with markets reopening Dec. 26. The company faces ongoing federal scrutiny over Medicare billing and is implementing 23 operational changes after external audits, including reviews of its HouseCalls and Optum Rx units. Investors remain focused on regulatory risk and the pace of operational reforms.
26 December 2025
Coca-Cola Stock (KO) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Key News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Coca-Cola Stock (KO) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Key News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Coca-Cola shares last traded at $70.11 before the Christmas break, with markets reopening Dec. 26. The company named Henrique Braun as incoming CEO, effective March 31, 2026, as James Quincey shifts to executive chairman. The board raised the quarterly dividend to $0.51 per share, marking a 63rd consecutive annual increase. Investors are also watching developments in Costa Coffee sale talks and changes in Africa bottling operations.
26 December 2025
BP’s $10.1bn Castrol Deal: Stonepeak Buys 65% Stake as Castrol India Open Offer Sets ₹194.04 Price

BP’s $10.1bn Castrol Deal: Stonepeak Buys 65% Stake as Castrol India Open Offer Sets ₹194.04 Price

BP will sell 65% of Castrol to Stonepeak for an enterprise value of $10.1 billion, retaining a 35% stake. Stonepeak and CPPIB must launch an open offer for up to 26% of Castrol India at ₹194.04 per share, a slight premium to recent prices. BP expects $6 billion in net proceeds, aiming to cut debt. The deal is set to close by end-2026, pending approvals.
Chevron (CVX) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025 — Oil Prices, Venezuela Risk, New Catalysts, and Analyst Targets

Chevron (CVX) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025 — Oil Prices, Venezuela Risk, New Catalysts, and Analyst Targets

Chevron closed Dec. 24 at $150.50, near the midpoint of its 52-week range. Oil prices rebounded about 6% since Dec. 16 but remain down sharply for the year, with Brent at $62.24 and WTI at $58.29. Chevron continues U.S. shipments from Venezuela despite broader export disruptions and operational issues at PDVSA.
26 December 2025
Cisco Stock (CSCO): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025 — AI Orders, Raised Outlook, Dividend, and Security Headlines

Cisco Stock (CSCO): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025 — AI Orders, Raised Outlook, Dividend, and Security Headlines

Cisco closed at $78.02 on Dec. 24, just below its recent high of $80.25, ahead of the Dec. 26 market reopen. The company reported Q1 revenue of $14.9 billion, up 8% year over year, and raised its outlook on strong AI-networking demand. A high-severity cybersecurity issue tied to Cisco email security appliances is also drawing investor attention.
26 December 2025
Home Depot Stock (HD) Ahead of the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Fiscal 2026 Outlook, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks

Home Depot Stock (HD) Ahead of the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Fiscal 2026 Outlook, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks

Home Depot shares last traded near $347 ahead of Friday’s session, as investors weigh a cautious early fiscal 2026 outlook and mixed recent results. Management projects flat to modest growth next year, with expectations lagging Wall Street forecasts. Holiday-week trading may increase volatility when markets reopen after Christmas.
26 December 2025
AMD Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025 — China AI Chip Headlines, CES Catalyst, and Wall Street Forecasts

AMD Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025 — China AI Chip Headlines, CES Catalyst, and Wall Street Forecasts

AMD closed at $214.63 on Dec. 24, with after-hours trading near $214.68 amid light holiday volume. Investors are watching reports of a possible Alibaba order for 40,000–50,000 MI308 AI chips and AMD’s readiness to pay a 15% fee on China exports. Volatility has increased, with technical levels in focus as U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26.
Alibaba Stock (BABA) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, AI Chip Catalysts, Key Risks, and Analyst Targets

Alibaba Stock (BABA) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, AI Chip Catalysts, Key Risks, and Analyst Targets

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares (BABA) head into the Dec. 26, 2025 trading session at around $150, well below their 52-week high. U.S. markets will open for a full day, while Hong Kong markets remain closed. Investors are watching U.S.-China chip policy and China’s regulatory stance as key catalysts. Recent trading volumes have lagged the 50-day average, reflecting muted conviction.
26 December 2025
Costco Stock (COST) Before Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: Earnings Takeaways, Tariff Headwinds, Analyst Targets, and the Next Catalysts

Costco Stock (COST) Before Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: Earnings Takeaways, Tariff Headwinds, Analyst Targets, and the Next Catalysts

U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 for a full session after closing early Dec. 24 and shutting for Christmas, while federal offices remain closed. Costco shares ended Dec. 24 at $871.86, up 2%, with volume near 1.82 million, still below the 52-week high of $1,078. Thin post-holiday trading may heighten moves on analyst notes or tariff news. Costco’s Q1 FY2026 net sales rose 8.2% to $65.98 billion, with comparable sales up 6.4%.
Bank of America (BAC) Stock: What to Know Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Bank of America (BAC) Stock: What to Know Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Bank of America shares traded near a 52-week high at $56.30 ahead of a full trading session on Dec. 26, following a holiday closure. The bank pays a $0.28 per share dividend Friday. Investors remain focused on the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut to 3.50%–3.75% and upcoming Q4 earnings in January. CEO Brian Moynihan signaled stronger trading revenue and more share buybacks for the quarter.
26 December 2025
Palantir (PLTR) Stock: Key News, Earnings Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Palantir (PLTR) Stock: Key News, Earnings Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

U.S. stock markets reopen for a full session on Friday, Dec. 26, after the Christmas closure. Palantir last traded near $194, close to its recent breakout level, following a Q3 report showing $1.181 billion in revenue and $0.18 GAAP EPS. The company guided Q4 revenue above analyst estimates. Trading may be volatile due to lighter post-holiday liquidity.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets reopen Friday, Dec. 26, after the Christmas holiday. Johnson & Johnson shares last traded near $207.78, up 0.6% from the previous close, with recent sessions marked by low volume. The company faces renewed legal pressure after a Baltimore jury ordered it to pay over $1.5 billion in a talc case, with J&J planning to appeal. Over 67,000 talc-related lawsuits remain unresolved.
26 December 2025

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27 June 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 27, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 27, 2026, 5:58 AM EDT Cotton Futures Slide as Crude Oil and Dollar Decline June 27, 2026, 5:50 AM EDT. Cotton futures fell sharply on Friday, with July contracts down 275 points amid weak indicators. Crude oil prices dropped $2.76 to $69.19 per barrel, while the U.S. dollar index slid by 0.098 to 101.095. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts minimal precipitation in Texas and the Gulf to Georgia region over the next week, potentially impacting cotton production. The Cotlook A Index, a global benchmark for cotton prices,
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) drops as Russell rebalance brings volume spike

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) drops as Russell rebalance brings volume spike

27 June 2026
Nearly 40% of Joby’s public float traded hands in five sessions as the stock slid 10.45% into the Russell index rebalance, with Friday’s $496 million turnover equal to 6% of market value; volume surge and 16% short interest signal volatile positioning, while the stock closed 25% below a recent insider sale.
FuboTV stock surge puts short interest in focus for traders

FuboTV stock surge puts short interest in focus for traders

27 June 2026
FuboTV (NYSE:FUBO) soared 22.5% to $9.91 on Friday with volume twice its average and short interest at 24.8% of float, highlighting intense pressure on shorts even as the stock remains 82.5% below its 52-week high; after-hours, shares dipped 1.3% to $9.78.
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