Stock Market 12 December 2025

Jersey Mike’s has taken the lead in the 2026 American Customer Satisfaction Index for quick-service restaurants, scoring 84 out of 100 and surpassing Chick-fil-A, which had held the top spot for 11 years. SpaceX is set to join the Russell 1000 index, prompting JPMorgan analysts to estimate about $4 billion in passive buying, with the broader Russell U.S. indexes influencing $12.2 trillion in assets. Super Micro Computer shares rose in premarket trading after a Buy upgrade and a new price target, following a financing package. AT&T shares hovered just above their 52-week low, with Q2 earnings due soon. Pfizer’s CFO Dave Denton will step down in August, with Cecile Guegan stepping in as interim CFO. American Airlines shares gained pre-market, driven by lower jet fuel prices after U.S.-Iran talks eased oil market concerns, with airlines expected to use the savings to improve margins. Sandisk shares climbed, reflecting sector momentum after Apple’s warning on memory costs affected NAND pricing. China blocked dual-use exports to several U.S. entities, impacting Red Cat and Teal Drones, with related stocks showing mixed premarket moves. Nokia shares declined as the company continues to adjust to AI-infrastructure trends ahead of its Q2 closed window. Brent crude dropped sharply on renewed U.S.-Iran talks, with managed money increasing short positions to pandemic-era highs. U.S. equity futures fell despite cheaper oil, as traders shifted focus to rates and inflation data. Keel Infrastructure rose on attention to its Russell index timing and leasing business prospects. Micron Technology advanced ahead of its fiscal Q3 report, with expectations of strong adjusted EPS due to AI-memory pricing. NVIDIA traded slightly lower premarket, influenced by macroeconomic factors rather than company-specific news. AI stocks continued to rise, with SK Hynix overtaking Samsung as South Korea’s largest listed company. SpaceX shares remained well above their IPO price despite recent profit-taking and debate over a major acquisition. Marvell Technology gained on S&P 500 inclusion and AI-networking optimism. Walmart recalled Great Value Hawaiian Rolls in 26 states due to a food safety concern.