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Stock Market News 29 December 2025

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
29 December 2025
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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
29 December 2025
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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
29 December 2025
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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
29 December 2025
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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
29 December 2025
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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
29 December 2025
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Broadcom stock ticks up in premarket even as Nasdaq futures slip into year-end

Broadcom stock ticks up in premarket even as Nasdaq futures slip into year-end

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:45 ET — Premarket Broadcom (AVGO.O) shares were up 0.6% at $352.13 in premarket trading on Monday. The stock moved ahead of the opening bell as U.S. equity futures slipped at the start of the final holiday-shortened trading week of the year, after the S&P 500 and the Dow ended last week at record highs. Reuters Thin volumes around year-end can amplify moves, and investors have been looking for a “Santa Claus rally” — a seasonal pattern in which the S&P 500 rises in the last five trading days of the year and the first
29 December 2025
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Apple stock slips in premarket as year-end rally pauses ahead of Fed minutes

Apple stock slips in premarket as year-end rally pauses ahead of Fed minutes

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:53 ET — Premarket Apple (AAPL.O) shares slipped 0.2% to $273.40 in premarket trading on Monday, as U.S. index futures eased at the start of the final holiday-shortened week of the year. The timing matters because the S&P 500 and the Dow ended last week at record highs, leaving markets sensitive to any shift in interest-rate expectations heading into 2026. Investors are also watching for a “Santa Claus rally,” a seasonal pattern of gains in the last five trading days of the year and the first two sessions of the new year, according to Stock
29 December 2025
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Nvidia stock slips in premarket as traders eye Fed minutes in final week of 2025

Nvidia stock slips in premarket as traders eye Fed minutes in final week of 2025

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:50 ET — Premarket Nvidia (NVDA.O) shares fell 1.1% in premarket trading on Monday, tracking a dip in U.S. stock-index futures after Wall Street ended last week at record highs. Reuters The chipmaker’s early moves are closely watched because Nvidia has been a key proxy for investor appetite for artificial intelligence-linked stocks, a theme that has helped power U.S. equities in 2025. Reuters That scrutiny is sharper in the final trading days of the year, when volumes can thin and small shifts in sentiment can swing big technology names. Investors are also watching for a “Santa Claus
29 December 2025
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Tesla drops in premarket as supplier slashes battery deal from $2.9 bln to $7,386

Tesla drops in premarket as supplier slashes battery deal from $2.9 bln to $7,386

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:53 ET — Premarket Tesla shares slid in premarket trading on Monday after a key battery-material supplier disclosed a steep reduction in the projected value of a supply deal tied to the electric-vehicle maker. Tesla was down about 2.1% at $475.19. Reuters The disclosure matters because it points to softer near-term demand for materials used in Tesla’s newer battery design, at a time investors are looking for proof the company can lower costs and grow volumes in a cooling EV market. The cut also lands during a holiday-shortened week when thinner trading can amplify price swings. Reuters+1
29 December 2025
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Target stock ticks up in premarket as activist stake report keeps pressure on turnaround

Target stock ticks up in premarket as activist stake report keeps pressure on turnaround

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 05:20 ET — Premarket Target shares edged higher in premarket trading on Monday, extending attention on the retailer after news of an activist investor stake drove a late-week rally. Public+1 The move matters because it adds pressure on Target’s turnaround effort as the company prepares for a leadership change and tries to revive demand after a prolonged sales slump. Reuters+1 Target was up 0.3% at $99.87 as of 5:30 a.m. ET, according to market data on Public.com. The stock last closed at $99.55. Public+1 The Financial Times reported on Friday that New York-based Toms Capital
29 December 2025
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Regencell stock slips in premarket after Friday’s 14% drop puts focus back on volatility

Regencell stock slips in premarket after Friday’s 14% drop puts focus back on volatility

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 05:56 ET — Premarket Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited shares fell 3.2% to $20.48 in premarket trading on Monday. ChartMill The Nasdaq-listed microcap ended the prior session down nearly 14% at $21.16, extending a streak of sharp swings. ChartMill The move matters now because investors have had little fresh company news to trade against. Regencell’s investor relations site shows its most recent press release was dated October 31. Regencell Bioscience – That October release said Regencell filed its annual report on Form 20-F — an annual filing used by foreign private issuers — for the fiscal
29 December 2025
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PENN stock holds near $15 before the bell as year-end trading thins and Fed minutes loom

PENN stock holds near $15 before the bell as year-end trading thins and Fed minutes loom

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 05:10 ET — Premarket PENN Entertainment shares were indicated near $15.10 in premarket trading on Monday, little changed from recent levels after the stock’s roughly 3% rise in the last session. TradingView The muted move comes as U.S. markets head into the final trading days of the year, a period when light participation can amplify stock swings. Reuters Investors are focused on Tuesday’s release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting, which may offer more detail on policymakers’ thinking about interest rates. Reuters “Momentum is certainly on the side of the bulls,” Paul Nolte,
29 December 2025
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Copper hits fresh records — Taseko Mines stock slips in premarket as traders eye Fed minutes

Copper hits fresh records — Taseko Mines stock slips in premarket as traders eye Fed minutes

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 05:37 ET — Premarket Taseko Mines Ltd shares were indicated 0.5% lower at $5.78 in premarket trading on Monday. The stock last closed at $5.81. Public The move comes as copper prices surged to new highs, keeping attention on producers that sell the metal and on mining shares tied closely to commodity moves. Reuters+1 Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange rose 3.27% to $12,560 a metric ton after touching a record $12,960 earlier in the session, Reuters reported. Reuters+1 Copper later trimmed some gains as investors took profits after the sharp run-up, with
29 December 2025
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Pure Storage (PSTG) steadies in premarket as buyback, next earnings come into focus

Pure Storage (PSTG) steadies in premarket as buyback, next earnings come into focus

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 05:05 ET — Premarket Pure Storage shares were little changed at about $69.28 in early premarket trading on Monday. Google The muted move keeps the focus on what comes next after a choppy December for the data-storage maker, which has been resetting expectations around AI-related demand and spending after its latest quarterly update. Pure Storage Investor With year-end trading typically thin, traders were looking ahead to Monday’s U.S. data releases and the company’s next scheduled investor events for fresh signals on demand and margins. National Association of Realtors+1 Pure Storage closed at $69.28 on Friday,
29 December 2025
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Mechanics Bancorp stock today: MCHB in focus ahead of Fed minutes and a key asset-sale timeline

Mechanics Bancorp stock today: MCHB in focus ahead of Fed minutes and a key asset-sale timeline

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 05:02 ET — Premarket Mechanics Bancorp shares ended the last session up 3.5% at $14.67, heading into the final trading week of 2025 with the lender’s rate-sensitive setup back in focus. StockAnalysis The timing matters now because thin year-end trading can amplify moves, and banks tend to react sharply when the market reprices the path of interest rates. Reuters said year-end portfolio adjustments can add volatility when liquidity is light. Reuters Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s Dec. 9-10 meeting are due Tuesday, and investors will parse the notes for how officials weighed further rate cuts
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ICL stock holds near $5.54 in premarket as China potash contracts stay in focus

ICL stock holds near $5.54 in premarket as China potash contracts stay in focus

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 04:56 ET — Premarket ICL Group Ltd (ICL.N) shares were little changed in premarket trading on Monday, holding around $5.54 after the fertilizer and specialty chemicals maker’s latest jump. The move matters heading into the final trading days of the year, when thinner liquidity can exaggerate swings. ICL is an Israeli minerals and chemicals group with exposure to potash and phosphate-based fertilizers. Reuters Potash prices are a key input for earnings expectations across fertilizer producers. China contract settlements are closely watched because they often serve as a reference point for global potash trade. SEC ICL
29 December 2025
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NIO stock rises in premarket after report flags deeper CATL battery reliance

NIO stock rises in premarket after report flags deeper CATL battery reliance

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 04:43 ET — Premarket Shares of NIO Inc were up 1.6% at $5.18 in premarket trading on Monday, following a report that the Chinese electric-vehicle maker is relying more heavily on battery giant CATL. Public+1 The stock closed at $5.10 on Friday, up 3.9% on the day. StockAnalysis Battery sourcing matters for EV makers because batteries are one of the biggest cost items and can become a bottleneck when demand shifts quickly. The report also pointed to softer order momentum for one of NIO’s newer models, a key watchpoint for investors heading into year-end. CnEVPost+1
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Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

7 February 2026
U.S. energy stocks rose Friday, with the S&P 500 energy sector up 1.88% and Exxon Mobil gaining 2.03%. Brent crude settled at $68.05 a barrel after Iran threatened U.S. bases if attacked. Saudi Aramco cut March Arab Light crude prices to a five-year low for Asia. Kazakhstan’s CPC Blend exports may drop 35% this month due to Tengiz oilfield disruptions.
Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
U.S. financial stocks rose Friday, with the XLF fund up 1.8% and the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time, gaining 2.47%. Goldman Sachs jumped 4.3%, JPMorgan 3.9%, and Citigroup 6.0%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signaled possible cuts this year. Investors await January jobs and inflation data next week.
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