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Stock Market News 29 December 2025

Microsoft stock dips as Wall Street’s year-end rally pauses, Fed minutes loom

Microsoft stock dips as Wall Street’s year-end rally pauses, Fed minutes loom

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 09:49 ET — Regular session Microsoft (MSFT.O) shares were down 0.3% at $486.46 in early trading on Monday. The pullback came as Wall Street’s year-end rally cooled in holiday-thinned conditions, with heavyweight technology stocks giving up some of last week’s gains. Reuters+1 Investors are looking to the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes on Tuesday — a detailed account of policymakers’ latest debate — for signals on the path of U.S. interest rates into 2026. Reuters Fidelity International multi-asset portfolio manager Becky Qin said, “We’re not seeing runaway inflation risk as a base case so we’re still
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Meta stock slips as Wall Street opens lower in thin year-end trade

Meta stock slips as Wall Street opens lower in thin year-end trade

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 09:39 ET — Regular session Meta Platforms (META.O) shares fell 0.65% to $658.97 in early trading on Monday. StockAnalysis The dip came as Wall Street opened lower in the final week of 2025, with technology shares giving back some of last week’s gains. The Nasdaq was down 0.76% at the open and the S&P 500 fell 0.38%, Reuters reported. Reuters Moves can look outsized at the end of December, when liquidity is thin and portfolio managers rebalance holdings before the calendar turns. Investors are also trying to pin down the path for U.S. interest rates,
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Palantir slips as Karp’s paid “college alternative” hits headlines in weak year-end trade

Palantir slips as Karp’s paid “college alternative” hits headlines in weak year-end trade

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 09:46 ET — Regular session Palantir Technologies Inc shares were down 0.9% at $187.10 shortly after the opening bell on Monday, reversing a small early bounce as the broader tech sector softened. The move matters because Palantir is one of the market’s biggest momentum names into year-end, leaving the stock sensitive to headlines and risk-off swings in light holiday liquidity. Reuters U.S. stocks were set for a lower start to the final week of 2025 as heavyweight technology names gave up some ground from last week’s gains, Reuters reported. Reuters Palantir also made headlines after
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Broadcom stock falls at the open as year-end rally cools and AI margin worries linger

Broadcom stock falls at the open as year-end rally cools and AI margin worries linger

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 09:39 ET — Regular session Broadcom shares fell about 1.4% to $347.37 in early New York trading on Monday, underperforming a softer tech sector as investors turned cautious in the final week of 2025. Investing.com+1 The move matters now because Broadcom sits in the middle of the market’s crowded “AI infrastructure” trade, where investors have been quick to reprice stocks when growth comes with lower profitability. Broadcom has been trying to convince investors that surging sales tied to artificial intelligence will translate into durable earnings, not just bigger revenue. Reuters Broader equities offered little support.
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Apple stock slips early as year-end tech rally cools, with China demand in focus

Apple stock slips early as year-end tech rally cools, with China demand in focus

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 09:41 ET — Regular session Apple shares edged lower in early New York trading on Monday, slipping about 0.2% to $273.40. The pullback comes as heavyweight technology stocks give back some ground after last week’s gains pushed the S&P 500 to fresh highs and left it within about 1% of the 7,000 mark, Reuters reported. Reuters Why it matters now: trading volumes are expected to be light in the holiday-affected week, with U.S. markets shut on Thursday for New Year’s Day. Some investors had been looking for a “Santa Claus rally” — a seasonal tendency
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Nvidia stock slips as Intel filing confirms $5 billion stake — here’s what’s next

Nvidia stock slips as Intel filing confirms $5 billion stake — here’s what’s next

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 09:35 ET — Regular session Nvidia shares were down about 1.4% at $187.92 in early U.S. trading on Monday after Intel disclosed details of a $5 billion share sale to the AI chipmaker. MarketScreener+1 The disclosure matters now because it confirms the cash outlay and turns a headline September agreement into an executed equity stake, even as investors reassess big-cap tech positions into year-end. Intel Corporation+1 It also puts a fresh spotlight on Nvidia’s capital allocation and on its strategic ties with Intel at a time when chip stocks have been a major driver of
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Firefly Aerospace stock steadies in premarket as lawsuit notice puts spotlight back on IPO claims

Firefly Aerospace stock steadies in premarket as lawsuit notice puts spotlight back on IPO claims

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 08:00 ET — Premarket Firefly Aerospace Inc shares edged down 0.1% to $23.34 in premarket trading on Monday. The muted move keeps attention on the recently listed space-and-defense company as legal headlines circulate into the final, holiday-thinned week of the year, when smaller stocks can swing on limited volume. PR Newswire U.S. stock index futures were lower early Monday after last week’s records, setting a cautious backdrop for higher-risk names. S&P 500 E-minis were down 0.22% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.40% in premarket trading, Reuters reported. Reuters The Schall Law Firm said in a
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Tesla stock slips as supplier guts $2.9 bln battery deal to $7,386

Tesla stock slips as supplier guts $2.9 bln battery deal to $7,386

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 09:43 ET — Regular session Tesla shares fell about 2.2% to $464.88 in early trade on Monday, after South Korea’s L&F said the value of a battery-material supply deal with Tesla had shrunk to just $7,386 from an earlier projection of $2.9 billion. Google+1 The revision landed as investors scrutinize whether Tesla’s in-house “4680” battery program is scaling fast enough to support new products and lower costs in 2026, after the stock’s sharp run into year-end. Reuters+1 It also comes in a holiday-thinned market that has amplified moves in big, momentum stocks. Tesla hit a
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Micron stock slips on ex-dividend day as chip rally cools into year-end

Micron stock slips on ex-dividend day as chip rally cools into year-end

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 09:41 ET — Regular session Micron Technology (MU.O) shares fell 0.6% to $284.79 in early trade on Monday. The move mattered for two reasons: Micron started trading ex-dividend, and the broader tech bid that powered last week’s gains cooled into the final week of 2025. Nasdaq+1 An ex-dividend date is the cutoff that determines who gets the next dividend; investors who buy on or after that date do not receive the upcoming payment. Nasdaq data list Micron’s ex-dividend date as Dec. 29. Nasdaq The pullback also comes as trading conditions thin out ahead of the
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Nvidia’s $5B Intel stake hits the tape as U.S. futures cool into year-end week

Nvidia’s $5B Intel stake hits the tape as U.S. futures cool into year-end week

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 08:21 ET U.S. stock index futures slipped on Monday as Nvidia completed a $5 billion purchase of Intel shares, adding a fresh headline to a year-end rally led by technology and AI-linked stocks. Intel disclosed the transaction in a filing on Monday (source). Reuters The move lands as markets head into the final, holiday-shortened trading week of 2025 with benchmarks sitting at record highs and investors looking for signs the late-December “Santa Claus rally” can extend. The term refers to a seasonal pattern of gains in the last five trading days of the year and
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Nvidia’s $5B Intel stake just closed — here’s what Wall Street is watching next

Nvidia’s $5B Intel stake just closed — here’s what Wall Street is watching next

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 08:23 ET Intel (INTC.O) said it completed the issuance and sale of 214,776,632 shares of its common stock to Nvidia (NVDA.O) for $5.0 billion, finalizing an investment first announced in September. Intel Corporation The closing locks in a $23.28-per-share deal that investors have watched as both a funding boost and a confidence signal from the leading AI chip designer. Intel Corporation+1 It also lands as Intel heads into year-end with its stock up roughly 80% in 2025, pushing debate toward what execution looks like in 2026. The Motley Fool+1 In a Form 8-K filing, Intel
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Dow futures slip as Wall Street heads into the final three trading days of 2025

Dow futures slip as Wall Street heads into the final three trading days of 2025

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 08:06 ET U.S. stock index futures slipped on Monday, opening the final holiday-shortened week of the year on a cautious note after the S&P 500 and Dow ended last week at record highs. S&P 500 E-mini futures — contracts that track the index and trade nearly around the clock — were down 0.22%, while Nasdaq 100 E-minis fell 0.40% and Dow E-minis were little changed at 05:40 a.m. ET, according to market data. Reuters The late-December rally has left investors focused on whether the market can hold onto year-end gains in thin holiday trading. With
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UK pothole claims surge 91% — but most drivers get nothing back, RAC says

UK pothole claims surge 91% — but most drivers get nothing back, RAC says

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:18 ET Pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain jumped 91% over three years, as motorists sought reimbursement for damage blamed on deteriorating road surfaces, the RAC said on Monday. RAC Media Centre The figures land as the government presses local authorities to move from short-term patching to longer-term maintenance, after announcing multi-year funding settlements for councils, the motoring organisation said. RAC Media Centre The RAC data also shows how slim the odds are for drivers trying to recover repair costs, with councils rejecting the vast majority of claims even as the number filed
29 December 2025
Insight Enterprises stock on watch before the bell as buyback, credit line linger in focus

Insight Enterprises stock on watch before the bell as buyback, credit line linger in focus

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:20 ET — Premarket Insight Enterprises shares were little changed at $83.48 before the opening bell on Monday, after the stock rose about 3% on Friday’s close. Investing.com+1 The muted early move matters because investors have been weighing the company’s capital returns and balance-sheet flexibility after mid-December filings flagged a larger buyback and an expanded credit line. SEC+1 The stock has traded in a wide 52-week range of $77.10 to $181.92, underscoring how sensitive the name has been to shifts in enterprise tech spending and margin expectations. Futunn In a Form 8-K, Insight said its
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Pattern Group stock ticks higher premarket as year-end trading thins

Pattern Group stock ticks higher premarket as year-end trading thins

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:23 ET — Premarket Shares of Pattern Group Inc rose 0.4% to $11.89 in premarket trading on Monday. The stock ended the prior session at $11.84, up 3.1%. StockAnalysis The muted move matters in a week when liquidity is thin and price swings can be exaggerated, especially for newer listings that still lack a long trading history. Pattern, which went public in September, is still being priced by investors who are trying to pin down how durable its growth is — and how quickly it can turn that growth into steady profits. StockAnalysis+1 Broader markets
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Aeroméxico stock steadies before NYSE open as oil jumps and futures dip

Aeroméxico stock steadies before NYSE open as oil jumps and futures dip

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:18 ET — Premarket Grupo Aeroméxico’s U.S.-listed shares were indicated flat ahead of Monday’s open, last at $22.91 after a 3.29% jump on Friday. StockAnalysis The move matters because Aeroméxico is a relatively new U.S. listing, and thin, year-end trading can exaggerate price swings for recently listed stocks. Reuters+1 Airlines are also tightly linked to energy markets. Jet fuel is typically one of the biggest operating expenses, so rising oil prices can pressure airline shares. Brent crude futures rose $1.27, or 2.1%, to $61.91 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.29, or
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Icahn Enterprises stock steadies before the bell as oil jumps and Fed minutes loom

Icahn Enterprises stock steadies before the bell as oil jumps and Fed minutes loom

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:23 ET — Premarket Icahn Enterprises’ units were little changed in premarket trading on Monday, hovering around $7.60, as U.S. futures eased in the final holiday-shortened week of the year. MarketBeat+1 The muted move matters because Icahn Enterprises has been trading near its lows, with a large cash distribution yield that can make the units sensitive to shifts in risk appetite and interest-rate expectations. Google+1 It also comes as oil prices jumped, putting a fresh spotlight on the partnership’s exposure to energy assets and its investment portfolio at a time when year-end liquidity is thin
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Microsoft stock drifts lower before the bell as Fed minutes loom in holiday-thin week

Microsoft stock drifts lower before the bell as Fed minutes loom in holiday-thin week

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:54 ET — Premarket Microsoft (MSFT.O) shares slipped about 0.2% in premarket trading on Monday, changing hands around $486.69, as equity futures edged lower to start the final week of 2025. MarketWatch data showed the stock was down $1.02 from Friday’s close.(MarketWatch quote) The software maker is one of the biggest weights in the Nasdaq and S&P 500, leaving it a key swing factor when holiday-thinned volumes can amplify moves. Traders are also watching whether the market can extend the “Santa Claus rally” — a seasonal stretch when the S&P 500 tends to gain in
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Meta stock slips before the bell as year-end trade turns to Fed minutes

Meta stock slips before the bell as year-end trade turns to Fed minutes

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:45 ET — Premarket Meta Platforms (META.O) shares fell 0.7% in premarket trading on Monday to $663.29, as U.S. stock index futures drifted lower ahead of the opening bell. The dip comes at the start of the year’s final, holiday-shortened trading week, when thin liquidity can exaggerate moves and make big stocks more sensitive to macro headlines. U.S. futures were modestly lower, Reuters reported. Investors are trying to extend a year-end “Santa Claus rally” — a seasonal stretch of late-December and early-January gains — with the S&P 500 near record highs and about 1% shy
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UBS spots a 2026 turning point for UK and European stocks — and names Aviva, NatWest among top themesNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:34 ET

UBS spots a 2026 turning point for UK and European stocks — and names Aviva, NatWest among top themesNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:34 ET

UBS has flagged 2026 as a potential turning point for UK and European equities, saying the region is set for a return to earnings growth after years of false starts. Proactiveinvestors UK The call lands as investors look beyond thin year-end trading toward 2026, with markets focused on the path for interest rates and corporate profits. Reuters Britain’s FTSE 100 is up 20.7% so far this year, outpacing the pan-European STOXX 600’s 15.8% gain and the S&P 500’s 17.8% rise, Reuters data showed. Reuters UBS said much of the recent move in Europe reflected a valuation catch-up, but argued next
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Ucore Rare Metals stock price jumps as ‘Project Vault’ keeps rare earths on traders’ screens

Ucore Rare Metals stock price jumps as ‘Project Vault’ keeps rare earths on traders’ screens

7 February 2026
Ucore Rare Metals shares jumped 14.7% to C$7.97 on Toronto’s TSX Venture Exchange Friday, rebounding after a steep drop as investors responded to U.S. critical-minerals policy moves. The U.S. Export-Import Bank described Project Vault as a $10 billion public-private stockpiling plan. Neodymium prices climbed 1.27% to 997,500 yuan a tonne on Feb. 6. Investors await details on Project Vault’s purchasing plans next week.
Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

7 February 2026
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.7% to 8,048.6 on Friday, with Nvidia up 7.87% and AMD rising 8.28%. The surge followed new forecasts showing global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026. Amazon expects a 50% increase in capital spending this year, fueling demand for chips. The Dow Jones crossed 50,000, helped by gains in chipmakers.
Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
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