Stock Market News 23 December 2025

IonQ Stock (IONQ) Surges as Wall Street Turns Bullish: Today’s News, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 23, 2025)

December 23, 2025 — IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) is back in the spotlight heading into the final stretch of 2025, as a fresh wave of analyst initiations and upbeat sector commentary collides with a string of corporate updates in Europe and quantum networking. The result: a renewed “quantum trade” that’s lifting multiple pure-plays—while also reminding investors that this is still one of the market’s most volatile frontiers. IONQ shares closed at $53.86 on Monday, Dec. 22, after trading as high as $55.60 during the session—an 11.10% jump from the prior close, with volume near 28.6 million shares. StockAnalysis+1 What’s driving

23 December 2025

NYSE:IONQ·Stock Market

Starfighters Space (FJET) Stock News Today: After a 370% Surge, FJET Pulls Back Pre-Market on Dec. 23, 2025

Starfighters Space, Inc. (NYSE American: FJET) has turned into one of the market’s loudest “new ticker” stories heading into the Christmas-week lull—rocketing to a $31.50 close on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, then giving back a chunk of the move in pre-market trading early Tuesday, Dec. 23. StockAnalysis+1 The headline numbers are hard to ignore: That kind of whiplash is not unusual for freshly listed, retail-buzzed stocks—especially when the public float is tight, fundamentals are still being digested, and the story has splashy keywords (supersonic jets + “space launch”) attached to it. Below is a detailed, publication-ready breakdown of what’s driving

23 December 2025

NYSEA:FJET·Space Industry·Stock Market

Novo Nordisk (NVO) Stock Jumps After FDA Approves Wegovy Pill: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Catalysts (23 December 2025)

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO) is back in the market’s spotlight on 23 December 2025 after a major regulatory milestone: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a pill version of Wegovy, making it the first oral GLP‑1 receptor agonist cleared for chronic weight management in the U.S. The news sent Novo Nordisk shares sharply higher in early trading and reverberated across European markets, where the company’s move helped lift healthcare stocks. Novo Nordisk+2Reuters+2 The approval also lands at a delicate moment for Novo: competition from Eli Lilly has intensified, pricing pressure is building, and investors have been scrutinizing Novo’s

23 December 2025

NYSE:LLY·NYSE:NVO·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 23, 2025): China’s AI Surge, Big Tech’s Power Grab, and New Red Flags for Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon and More

AI stocks are heading into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar contradiction: demand signals still look strong, but the market’s tolerance for “priced-for-perfection” narratives is thinning fast. On Tuesday, December 23, the AI news cycle hit nearly every layer of the stack—chips, cloud, data centers, power, autonomous systems, and even the legal plumbing underneath generative AI. Below is a comprehensive roundup of the key AI-stock headlines dated Dec. 23, 2025—plus what they mean for investors watching Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Meta, AMD, Broadcom, Taiwan’s chip ecosystem, and China’s rapidly scaling AI complex. The big picture: AI spending

23 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:AMD·NASDAQ:AMZN·NASDAQ:AVGO·NASDAQ:GOOGL·NASDAQ:META·NASDAQ:MSFT·NASDAQ:NVDA·Stock Market

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

U.S. stocks head into Tuesday, December 23, with the S&P 500 within striking distance of its recent record after Wall Street kicked off the holiday-shortened week with broad gains powered by a renewed tech rebound. The market’s tone is upbeat—but the calendar is doing its usual late-December trick: thin liquidity, compressed hours, and a cluster of economic reports that can still jolt prices even when many desks are half-staffed. Reuters On Monday’s close (reported early Tuesday), the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 227.79 points (0.47%) to 48,362.68, the S&P 500 added 43.99 points (0.64%) to 6,878.49, and the Nasdaq Composite

23 December 2025

NASDAQ:MU·NASDAQ:NVDA·S&P 500·Stock Market·Technology

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Holds Near Record as Wall Street Eyes Delayed GDP Data in Holiday-Shortened Week (Dec. 23, 2025)

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is entering Tuesday, December 23, 2025, with a distinctly “Santa rally” mood—but with an asterisk: the market is about to digest a rare, post-shutdown catch‑up of major U.S. economic data that could reshape expectations for growth, inflation, and Federal Reserve policy heading into 2026. Reuters+1 That mix—thin holiday liquidity plus heavyweight macro numbers—often produces trading sessions where the Dow looks calm on the surface, but can jolt quickly as algorithms and human beings race to re-price the same handful of themes: consumer strength, corporate profits, interest rates, and the “soft landing vs. slowdown” debate.

23 December 2025

Stock Market

Glencore plc Stock News and Forecast (GLEN.L): Share Price Holds Near 390p as Copper, Cobalt and Deal-Making Shape the 2026 Outlook

Glencore plc stock is ending 2025 with a familiar cocktail of catalysts: a strong copper narrative, a politically charged cobalt supply chain, and a steady drumbeat of corporate action that reminds investors Glencore is not “just” a miner. In early London trading on 23 December 2025, Glencore (LSE: GLEN) was quoted at about 389.90p. Glencore That price matters less as a single number and more as a signpost. Over the past month, the stock has been flirting with its 52‑week high (398.80p) and has traded within a 205.00p to 398.80p annual range—big swings that fit a company leveraged to commodities

23 December 2025

Commodities·Financial Forecasts·LSE:GLEN·Stock Market

Diageo (DGE.L) Share Price Near 52-Week Lows: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Into 2026

Diageo plc shares are ending 2025 in an awkward place: the world’s biggest spirits group is reshaping its portfolio and preparing for a new CEO, but the stock is still trading close to its 52‑week lows after a bruising year for global spirits demand. On December 23, 2025, Diageo (LSE: DGE) traded around 1,605.5p, down 0.71% on the day and only marginally above its 1,587p 52‑week low, according to Investing.com data. Investing.com+1 That weakness isn’t happening in a vacuum. A holiday-thinned market has pushed liquidity lower, while spirits and beverage stocks have been a drag on European indices. At the

23 December 2025

LSE:DGE.L·Stock Market

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Stock (RR.L) Today: Share Price, £200m Buyback, Analyst Forecasts and What to Watch Next (23 December 2025)

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc — the aerospace, defence and power systems group (not the BMW-owned Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars brand) — is ending 2025 with its stock still trading near the top of its 52‑week range, while investors digest a fresh capital-returns push and a steady drumbeat of operational updates across defence and power generation. As of 23 December 2025, Rolls‑Royce shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: RR.) were around 1,154.5p (prices are typically delayed), giving the company a market capitalisation of roughly £95.8 billion. London South East Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready roundup of the latest news, current forecasts, and

23 December 2025

LSE:RR.L·Stock Market

NatWest Group Plc Stock (NWG) Hits New 52-Week High as Buyback Continues: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts

London — December 23, 2025 — NatWest Group Plc stock (LSE: NWG, NYSE ADR: NWG) is back in the spotlight after pushing to a new 52‑week high of 648.80p in today’s trading session, extending a powerful rerating that has lifted the shares by roughly 62% over the past year. Financial Times Markets The rally is happening against a backdrop that should, in theory, make investors more cautious about bank profitability: the Bank of England has just cut rates to 3.75%, mortgage pricing competition is intensifying, and the market is trying to handicap what “normal” earnings look like once the UK

23 December 2025

LSE:NWG·NYSE:NWG·Stock Market

Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News Today: Buybacks, Oil Price Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Q4 Results

Shell Plc stock is heading into year-end with a familiar mix of forces tugging on the share price: a steady drumbeat of buybacks and project approvals on one side, and a crude market that looks increasingly “range-bound” in the low-$60s with a 2026 oversupply narrative on the other. As of 00:15 UTC on Tuesday, December 23, Shell’s U.S.-listed shares (NYSE: SHEL) traded around $72.58. In London, Shell (SHEL.L) recently closed near £27, still below its 52-week high around £29.38, according to MarketWatch data. MarketWatch Below is a full, investor-focused roundup of the key Shell Plc stock headlines, market drivers, forecasts,

23 December 2025

LSE:SHEL·NYSE:SHEL·Oil Industry·Stock Market

BP PLC Stock on Dec. 23, 2025: Share Price, New CEO Meg O’Neill, Castrol Sale Talks, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Outlook

BP PLC stock is ending 2025 with a familiar mix of Big Oil fundamentals and BP-specific drama: a surprise leadership reset, a high-stakes divestment agenda (with Castrol at the center), and a market that’s trying to price 2026 oil demand against an oversupplied-looking crude backdrop. As of Tuesday, December 23, 2025, investors are digesting what BP’s board appears to be signaling: “more discipline, fewer detours.” The big question for BP shares (LSE: BP. / NYSE: BP) is whether that message translates into higher cash flow, lower net debt, and steadier shareholder returns—or simply another chapter in the company’s multi-year strategic

23 December 2025

LSE:BP.·Mergers & Acquisitions·NYSE:BP·Stock Market

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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026

Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026

The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.

Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Palantir stock price rebounds to $135.90 on Cognizant AI deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Palantir shares closed Friday at $135.90, up 4.5% after Cognizant’s TriZetto unit announced plans to deploy Palantir Foundry and AIP in healthcare and business-process operations. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. U.S. jobs and inflation data due next week may shift rate expectations for high-growth software stocks.