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Stock Market News 24 December 2025

Intel Stock Slides as Nvidia Pauses 18A Testing; Nike Jumps on Tim Cook Buy and Dynavax Soars on Sanofi Deal

Intel Stock Slides as Nvidia Pauses 18A Testing; Nike Jumps on Tim Cook Buy and Dynavax Soars on Sanofi Deal

U.S. stocks were largely flat in thin, holiday-shortened trading on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, with investors watching whether the market can extend a year-end “Santa Claus rally” even as headlines moved individual names sharply. The S&P 500 hovered near its all-time highs after a record close the prior session, while standout moves centered on three widely followed companies: Intel, Nike, and Dynavax Technologies. Reuters Intel’s shares fell after a report said Nvidia halted a test of Intel’s next-generation 18A manufacturing process, a development that reignited investor concerns about Intel’s effort to become a major contract chipmaker. Nike climbed after Apple
Walmart Stock (WMT) News Today, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 24, 2025: Shares Hold Near $111 as Wall Street Targets $120+

Walmart Stock (WMT) News Today, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 24, 2025: Shares Hold Near $111 as Wall Street Targets $120+

Dec. 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve) — Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) is navigating a holiday-shortened trading week with its stock hovering around the $111 level, a zone that leaves the retail giant within striking distance of its 2025 highs—but also highly sensitive to headline risk and any shifts in the consumer narrative. StockAnalysis While Walmart’s 2025 rally has been powered by fast-growing e-commerce, membership momentum, and higher-margin profit streams, investors are using the final sessions of the year to reassess what could move the stock in 2026: from payment-fee litigation and product-recall scrutiny, to emerging health and lifestyle trends that may
24 December 2025
Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) News on Dec. 24, 2025: GLP‑1 Pill Rivalry, India Expansion, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts

Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) News on Dec. 24, 2025: GLP‑1 Pill Rivalry, India Expansion, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) stock is in the spotlight on December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve) as investors digest a new round of GLP‑1 headlines that span regulatory momentum, global market expansion, and shifting coverage expectations—all of which feed directly into the long-term demand outlook for Lilly’s obesity and diabetes franchise. In a shortened U.S. trading session—with NYSE and Nasdaq closing early at 1:00 p.m. ET—LLY shares traded modestly higher in morning action, with lighter volume typical of holiday weeks. New York Stock Exchange+1 Eli Lilly stock price today (NYSE: LLY) — Christmas Eve trading snapshot As of the
Pfizer Stock (PFE) on Dec. 24, 2025: Latest News, 2026 Guidance, Dividend, and Analyst Forecasts

Pfizer Stock (PFE) on Dec. 24, 2025: Latest News, 2026 Guidance, Dividend, and Analyst Forecasts

NEW YORK — Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) is heading into the year-end stretch with investors juggling two competing storylines: near-term pressure from fading COVID-era sales and looming patent expirations, versus a long-term rebuild powered by oncology, internal medicine, and a refreshed pipeline strategy. In holiday-thinned trading on December 24, 2025, Pfizer shares were around $24.93. That “mid‑$20s” level matters because it has become the market’s psychological waiting room: bulls see a discounted global pharma franchise with a large dividend and multiple pipeline shots on goal; bears see a company still searching for its next era-defining growth engine. What’s moving Pfizer
24 December 2025
Strategy Inc Stock (MSTR) Today: 52-Week Low, Cash-Reserve Pivot, MSCI Index Risk, and Updated Wall Street Targets (Dec. 24, 2025)

Strategy Inc Stock (MSTR) Today: 52-Week Low, Cash-Reserve Pivot, MSCI Index Risk, and Updated Wall Street Targets (Dec. 24, 2025)

Strategy Inc (Nasdaq: MSTR) — the company formerly known as MicroStrategy and best known for running the largest “bitcoin treasury” balance sheet in public markets — is ending 2025 under heavy pressure. On December 24, 2025, Strategy’s shares touched a new 52‑week low of $155.61 and have fallen roughly 66% from the 52‑week high of $457.22, underscoring just how tightly the stock is trading alongside the latest crypto drawdown and investor concerns about funding costs and index eligibility. Investing.com As of midday Dec. 24, Strategy shares were trading around $155–$156, while bitcoin was near $87,000 — down materially from its
24 December 2025
Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) News on Dec. 24, 2025: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham’s $90 Target, and 2026 Neutron Catalysts

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) News on Dec. 24, 2025: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham’s $90 Target, and 2026 Neutron Catalysts

December 24, 2025 — Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) has become one of the most-watched “pure-play” space names on U.S. markets this December, with investors reacting to a rare combination of major defense contract momentum, a record launch year, and fresh analyst target hikes. The rally has also reignited the central debate around Rocket Lab stock: Is RKLB a durable defense-and-space systems compounder—or has the market already priced in perfection? Barron’s+2Investing.com+2 Adding to the day’s dynamics, U.S. stock markets are operating under Christmas Eve early-close hours (1:00 p.m. ET)—a setup that can amplify volatility on headline-driven moves. Nasdaq Below is
Oracle Stock (ORCL) News on Dec. 24, 2025: TikTok Joint Venture Tailwind Meets AI Data-Center Spending Fears

Oracle Stock (ORCL) News on Dec. 24, 2025: TikTok Joint Venture Tailwind Meets AI Data-Center Spending Fears

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) is trading through a shortened Christmas Eve session with investors juggling two competing narratives: near-term excitement around major platform and cloud wins—including a TikTok-related U.S. venture—versus mounting scrutiny over the cost and financing of Oracle’s AI data-center buildout tied closely to OpenAI-scale demand. New York Stock Exchange+1 Oracle stock price today: ORCL trades in a shortened Christmas Eve session As of Dec. 24, 2025 (14:41 UTC), Oracle shares traded at $196.73, up $1.36 (+0.70%) on the day. The session range was roughly $194.49 to $197.64, with a market cap near $550.9 billion. It’s worth noting that
Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) on Dec. 24, 2025: Waymo Update, AI Power Push, and Wall Street Forecasts Into 2026

Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) on Dec. 24, 2025: Waymo Update, AI Power Push, and Wall Street Forecasts Into 2026

Alphabet Inc.’s Class C shares (NASDAQ: GOOG) are trading in a holiday-thinned session on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, with U.S. equities markets scheduled to close early at 1:00 p.m. ET ahead of Christmas Day. New York Stock Exchange+1 In early trading, GOOG hovered around $314 (recent trade: $313.87), modestly lower on the day, with the session range roughly $313.42–$317.39. The bigger story for investors isn’t the day’s small price move. It’s how Alphabet’s late‑2025 narrative—AI infrastructure spending, cloud momentum, and “Other Bets” optionality—keeps colliding with real‑world execution risks (including today’s headline involving Waymo). Alphabet Class C stock: what GOOG represents
Palantir (PLTR) Stock News Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Price Action, Fresh AI Contract Catalysts, and 2026 Forecasts

Palantir (PLTR) Stock News Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Price Action, Fresh AI Contract Catalysts, and 2026 Forecasts

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) is closing out 2025 as one of the market’s defining AI winners—and one of its most hotly debated valuations. On Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, PLTR stock is hovering around $193.84, after trading between $192.41 and $195.02 in early action. With U.S. markets heading into the holiday stretch, Palantir stock investors are balancing two powerful forces: Below is a full, publication-ready snapshot of today’s key Palantir stock news, the most cited forecasts and technical analysis dated Dec. 24, and what matters most heading into 2026. PLTR stock today: what the price is saying on Dec. 24,
Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: WhatsApp AI Antitrust Order, Wall Street Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 24, 2025)

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: WhatsApp AI Antitrust Order, Wall Street Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 24, 2025)

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) is closing out the Christmas Eve session with investors focused on two themes that have repeatedly moved the stock in late 2025: regulatory pressure in Europe and the cost (and payoff) of Meta’s AI buildout. On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Meta shares traded around $666, giving the company a market value near $1.85 trillion. Below is a complete, up-to-the-minute roundup of the key news, analyst forecasts, and market analyses published on 24.12.2025—and what they mean for Meta stock into 2026. Meta stock price check: where META stands on Dec. 24, 2025 Meta stock traded at
24 December 2025
Casablanca Wholesale Market Prices Today: Red Meat Climbs as Lamb Hits 100 MAD/kg and Carrots Jump (Dec. 24, 2025)

Casablanca Wholesale Market Prices Today: Red Meat Climbs as Lamb Hits 100 MAD/kg and Carrots Jump (Dec. 24, 2025)

Casablanca, Morocco — December 24, 2025 — New weekly pricing data published on Wednesday shows Casablanca’s wholesale markets are mostly steady heading into the year’s final week, but red meat is rising again and a handful of “basket” vegetables are putting renewed pressure on household food budgets—especially carrots, which posted one of the sharpest jumps on the produce board. Médias24+1 Across local coverage citing Casa Prestations / Casablanca Prestations (the entity that manages key city food infrastructure), the headline moves are clear: lamb (ovine meat) has lifted at the low end, beef (bovine meat) has edged higher, and some vegetables
24 December 2025
Micron (MU) Stock on December 24, 2025: Record Earnings, HBM Sold Out Through 2026, Analyst Targets Jump—and What Comes Next

Micron (MU) Stock on December 24, 2025: Record Earnings, HBM Sold Out Through 2026, Analyst Targets Jump—and What Comes Next

December 24, 2025 — Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) is ending 2025 at the center of one of the market’s most closely watched semiconductor storylines: the collision of AI infrastructure buildouts with the world’s tightest memory supply in years. Micron’s latest earnings and guidance didn’t just beat expectations—they reset them. The company is describing an environment where pricing is rising, high-bandwidth memory (HBM) is booked out, and even aggressive capacity expansion won’t fully catch up. That combination is fueling a wave of upgraded forecasts and higher price targets across Wall Street, while also reviving a familiar question for seasoned chip

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IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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