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Stock Market News 27 December 2025

Valero Energy Corporation Stock (VLO) Watch: Oil Slides on Supply-Glut Fears, Analyst Targets Diverge Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Valero Energy Corporation Stock (VLO) Watch: Oil Slides on Supply-Glut Fears, Analyst Targets Diverge Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Valero Energy closed Friday at $164.01, down 0.29%, with after-hours indications near $163.09 as crude oil prices fell sharply, Brent settling at $60.64 and WTI at $56.74. Trading volume reached 2.52 million shares. The company’s market cap stands near $52 billion, with a quarterly dividend of $1.13 per share. Markets reopen Monday after a thin, post-holiday week and a steep drop in oil.
Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock Slides on Heavy Volume Ahead of Monday’s Open: Latest Headlines, Analyst Targets, and Key Filings to Watch

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock Slides on Heavy Volume Ahead of Monday’s Open: Latest Headlines, Analyst Targets, and Key Filings to Watch

Ondas Holdings Inc. shares fell 7.12% to close at $8.48 Friday, with trading volume spiking to about 48.8 million shares. Farther Finance Advisors LLC disclosed a new stake of 270,145 shares valued at roughly $2.09 million. No new company press releases were issued in the past 48 hours. ONDS was indicated at $8.46 in late trading.
27 December 2025
ConocoPhillips Stock (COP) Weekend Update: Oil Slides, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

ConocoPhillips Stock (COP) Weekend Update: Oil Slides, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

ConocoPhillips shares closed at $91.54, down 0.28% Friday, as U.S. markets ended a quiet, low-volume session. Oil prices fell over 2%, with Brent settling at $60.64 and WTI at $56.74, amid renewed oversupply concerns and geopolitical developments. The EIA projects Brent to average $55 and WTI $51 per barrel in 2026, signaling continued pressure on energy stocks.
27 December 2025
CRH PLC Stock (NYSE: CRH) News and Forecast: Shares Hold Near Record Highs as Year-End “Santa Rally” Meets Buyback Support

CRH PLC Stock (NYSE: CRH) News and Forecast: Shares Hold Near Record Highs as Year-End “Santa Rally” Meets Buyback Support

CRH plc closed Friday at $128.94, up 1.1%, after hitting fresh all-time highs near $129 during the session. The stock’s surge comes days after its S&P 500 inclusion and as the materials sector led the index. U.S. markets will reopen Monday after a quiet, post-holiday session with subdued volume. The S&P 500 remains up 17.8% year-to-date.
27 December 2025
American Express Stock (AXP) Update: After-Hours Bounce, Analyst Targets, Dividend and Earnings Dates Ahead of Monday’s Session

American Express Stock (AXP) Update: After-Hours Bounce, Analyst Targets, Dividend and Earnings Dates Ahead of Monday’s Session

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 4:06 p.m. ET — Market closed American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) heads into the weekend with the U.S. stock market shut and year-end trading in a familiar late-December pattern: lighter volumes, tighter catalysts, and outsized attention on macro signals that can move financial stocks quickly once liquidity returns. AXP ended Friday’s regular session at $381.05, down $2.06 (-0.54%), with about 1.11 million shares traded, according to consolidated market data. The last after-hours update widely quoted across market dashboards put AXP at $383.75 late Friday evening—keeping the stock within roughly 1% of its $387.49 52-week high
Vertiv (VRT) Stock: Year-End Rally Momentum, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Vertiv (VRT) Stock: Year-End Rally Momentum, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 4:09 p.m. ET — Market closed Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE: VRT) heads into the final trading days of 2025 with momentum still intact after a quiet, holiday-thinned session on Wall Street. Vertiv shares finished Friday’s regular session at $167.58, up 0.43%, after trading between $165.85 and $168.44 on volume of about 2.53 million shares, according to market data. FinancialContent While the broader market paused near record levels—the Dow slipped 0.04%, the S&P 500 fell 0.03%, and the Nasdaq lost 0.09% in light post-Christmas trading—investors continue to debate whether the “AI infrastructure” trade can carry into
27 December 2025
Qualcomm Stock (QCOM) Holds Near $175 Into the Weekend as Markets Close; Analysts Watch Premium Phones, PC Chips and Fed Minutes

Qualcomm Stock (QCOM) Holds Near $175 Into the Weekend as Markets Close; Analysts Watch Premium Phones, PC Chips and Fed Minutes

Qualcomm shares closed at $174.81 on Friday, up 0.02%, with trading muted in the post-holiday session. After-hours quotes showed the stock slipping to $174.54. No major company news moved the stock, as analysts cited steady premium handset demand and upcoming PC chip launches ahead of CES. Broader U.S. markets also ended the day little changed.
27 December 2025
Rivian Stock (RIVN) Weekend Update: Shares Slip Into Year-End, Analysts Weigh 2026 Catalysts Ahead of Monday’s Open

Rivian Stock (RIVN) Weekend Update: Shares Slip Into Year-End, Analysts Weigh 2026 Catalysts Ahead of Monday’s Open

Rivian shares closed at $20.90 on Dec. 26, down 1.09% in lighter post-holiday trading, with volume at 20.5 million shares. The stock has slid for four straight sessions after sharp mid-December gains. Recent coverage focused on Rivian’s 2026 prospects and ongoing debate over its long-term valuation. No major corporate announcements were made in the past two days.
Starbucks Stock (SBUX) Weekend Update: What Investors Are Watching After Friday’s Close, Earnings Forecasts, and New Turnaround Headlines

Starbucks Stock (SBUX) Weekend Update: What Investors Are Watching After Friday’s Close, Earnings Forecasts, and New Turnaround Headlines

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 4:06 p.m. ET — Market closed Starbucks Corporation stock (NASDAQ: SBUX) is heading into the final trading days of 2025 with U.S. markets closed for the weekend and investors sizing up a familiar mix of catalysts: a CEO-led turnaround, labor headlines, and a closely watched earnings runway into late January. Shares last finished at $85.08 on Friday, up about 0.6% on the session, with extended-hours pricing showing little change after the bell. StockAnalysis+1 A quiet year-end tape, but macro matters for consumer-facing names like Starbucks Starbucks enters Monday’s session setup alongside a market that’s been
Reddit Stock (RDDT) Heads Into Next Week With a Fresh Bullish Call: Needham’s “Best Idea for 2026,” AI Licensing Tailwinds, and Key Levels to Watch

Reddit Stock (RDDT) Heads Into Next Week With a Fresh Bullish Call: Needham’s “Best Idea for 2026,” AI Licensing Tailwinds, and Key Levels to Watch

Reddit shares closed Friday at $225.77, down 0.04%, with after-hours trading at $225.15. Needham reiterated a “Buy” rating and $300 target, citing Reddit’s human-generated content as a key asset for AI. Nvwm LLC disclosed a new 5,143-share position in the company, valued at about $1.18 million. Reddit’s Q3 revenue rose 68% year-over-year to $585 million.
Marvell Technology Stock (NASDAQ: MRVL) Today: AI Data-Center Demand, Wall Street Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Marvell Technology Stock (NASDAQ: MRVL) Today: AI Data-Center Demand, Wall Street Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Marvell Technology shares closed Friday at $86.34, down 0.17%, with after-hours trading showing little movement. The stock is down about 22% year-to-date and 24% over the past 12 months. No new company press releases or SEC filings appeared in the past two days. Recent news focused on third-party analysis and institutional stake disclosures.
KLA Stock (NASDAQ: KLAC) Sets Fresh Highs: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

KLA Stock (NASDAQ: KLAC) Sets Fresh Highs: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

KLA Corporation shares closed at $1,279.60 Friday, near record highs after a six-day rally totaling about 9.2%. The stock hit an intraday peak of $1,286.81 and continued to edge higher in after-hours trading. Recent analyst upgrades, including Jefferies’ move to Buy with a $1,500 target, fueled momentum. KLA last reported quarterly revenue of $3.21 billion and GAAP diluted EPS of $8.47.
27 December 2025
PayPal Stock (PYPL) Holds Near $60 Into the Weekend as Analysts Debate Checkout Growth, Venmo Momentum, and PayPal Bank Plan

PayPal Stock (PYPL) Holds Near $60 Into the Weekend as Analysts Debate Checkout Growth, Venmo Momentum, and PayPal Bank Plan

PayPal shares closed Friday at $59.97, down 0.12%, after trading between $59.54 and $60.11 on light volume ahead of the holiday weekend. Wall Street’s consensus rating remains Hold, with a 12-month price target average of $78.29, according to MarketBeat. No major company-specific news emerged in the past 48 hours. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend.
Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) Update: Shares Hold Near $208 as Markets Close for the Weekend; Eczema Trial Halt, Pipeline Wins, and 2026 Outlook in Focus

Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) Update: Shares Hold Near $208 as Markets Close for the Weekend; Eczema Trial Halt, Pipeline Wins, and 2026 Outlook in Focus

Johnson & Johnson shares closed at $207.63 Friday, down 0.07%, after the company halted a mid-stage trial of its eczema drug JNJ-5939 due to lack of efficacy. The drug was well-tolerated but failed to meet targets in interim analysis. JNJ’s market cap stands near $500 billion, with a 2.5% dividend yield. The stock traded at $207.86 after hours ahead of Monday’s market open.
Analog Devices (ADI) Stock: Weekend Watchlist After Analyst Downgrade, Fresh Fund Filings, and Year‑End “Santa Rally” Setup

Analog Devices (ADI) Stock: Weekend Watchlist After Analyst Downgrade, Fresh Fund Filings, and Year‑End “Santa Rally” Setup

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 3:33 p.m. ET — Market closed Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) enters the final stretch of 2025 with U.S. stock markets closed for the weekend and liquidity thinning as year‑end positioning continues. ADI shares last finished Friday, Dec. 26 at $276.84, down about 0.27% on the day, with after‑hours indications near $276.40. Investing.com The broader market backdrop is calm but consequential: major U.S. indexes ended slightly lower in a light, post‑holiday session, while investors continue to debate whether the seasonal “Santa Claus rally” can extend into the first trading days of January. Reuters For ADI
27 December 2025

Stock Market Today

BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

8 February 2026
London, Feb 8, 2026, 08:54 GMT — Market closed. BAE Systems plc (BAES.L) shares last closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, with about 5.6 million shares traded. The London Stock Exchange is shut on Sunday and the stock will reopen on Monday. (Investing.com) That next session lands with BAE’s full-year results due on Feb. 18, a date investors treat as the next real price setter. Traders are watching for guidance on 2026 sales and cash flow, and how much cash the group plans to send back to shareholders. (investors.baesystems.com) BAE has also put a new idea on the
Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

8 February 2026
Barclays shares closed up 2.71% at 479.1 pence on Friday, ahead of full-year results and a targets update due Tuesday. Barclays and NatWest have both submitted offers for Evelyn Partners, with a deal announcement possible this week, according to Reuters. Mary Francis will retire from the Barclays board in May. Investors are watching for signals on costs, credit quality, and capital returns.
Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

8 February 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,229p on Friday, up 1.78%, as the FTSE 100 gained 0.59%. The company reported buying 742,570 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 12.66 million shares. Rolls-Royce will attend the World Defense Show in Riyadh, noting over 80% of its Saudi workforce are nationals.
Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

8 February 2026
Vodafone (VOD.L) bought 27.1 million shares this week as its new buyback began, with the stock closing Friday up 1.47% at 110.6p after a sharp drop the day before. Investors remain focused on Germany’s service-revenue growth and the pace of buybacks ahead of Monday’s open. The company maintained full-year guidance after reporting 5.4% group service revenue growth in Q3, with Germany up 0.7%.
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