Stock Market News 26 December 2025

Honeywell (HON) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets reopen Friday, December 26, 2025, after the Christmas Day closure—and Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) is heading into the post-holiday session with a fresh mix of litigation headlines, guidance adjustments, and restructuring catalysts that investors are still digesting. Below is a comprehensive pre-market briefing on the latest Honeywell news, what management just updated, how analysts are positioning, and what could move HON stock next. Honeywell stock price check: where HON stands heading into Dec. 26 Honeywell last traded on Dec. 24, finishing at $196.93 after moving between roughly $195.01 and $197.14 on the session, with volume around 1.48

26 December 2025

NASDAQ:HON·Stock Market

Rocket Lab Stock News: $3.5B Missile-Tracking Satellite Awards, Golden Dome Momentum, and What’s Next for RKLB After a Breakout 2025

Christmas Day (Dec. 25, 2025) comes with quiet markets—but not a quiet news cycle for the space-and-defense trade. Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) is ending 2025 as one of the most closely watched U.S. space names after a sharp late-December rally tied to a major Space Development Agency (SDA) satellite award, a new White House space-policy push, and a year-ending launch record that strengthened the company’s execution narrative. Barron’s At the center of the latest momentum is the U.S. Space Force’s SDA ordering a new wave of missile-warning and missile-tracking satellites—work that’s increasingly framed as foundational for the Trump administration’s broader

26 December 2025

Aerospace·NASDAQ:RKLB·Stock Market

Chernobyl Shelter Damage Sparks New Fears: Plant Director Warns Radiation Confinement Could Collapse After Another Strike

December 25, 2025 — The world’s most infamous nuclear disaster site is back in the headlines, as officials in Ukraine warn that damage to Chernobyl’s massive radiation confinement structure has created a dangerous new vulnerability in the middle of a war increasingly defined by drones and missiles. Serhii Tarakanov, the director of the Chornobyl (Chernobyl) Nuclear Power Plant, says the protective system built to keep radioactive material sealed inside Reactor No. 4 could fail if the site is struck again — even if the impact is nearby rather than direct. In interviews cited by multiple outlets this week, Tarakanov warned

26 December 2025

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Christmas Day 2025: Tashkent Supermarket’s West Village Buzz and the Lucid (LCID) Stock Debate After Jim Cramer’s “Sell” Call

On December 25, 2025, the U.S. stock market is closed for Christmas Day—yet two very different kinds of “traffic” are still building: foot traffic in Manhattan’s West Village, where a Central Asian supermarket has become a social-media magnet, and digital traffic on investor feeds, where Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) remains one of the most polarizing EV stocks heading into the final trading days of the year. Nasdaq The common thread is attention—and what happens when a niche product suddenly finds itself in the spotlight. In New York, that’s dumplings and hot-bar plov. On Wall Street, it’s liquidity, dilution fears, and

26 December 2025

Christmas·NASDAQ:LCID·Stock Market

Linde plc (LIN) Stock: What Investors Should Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. equities return from the Christmas holiday with trading set to resume on Friday, December 26, 2025. Both the NYSE and Nasdaq were closed on Dec. 25 and had an early close on Dec. 24 (1:00 p.m. ET), which can leave many large-cap names—including industrial bellwethers—set up for bigger-than-usual moves when normal liquidity returns. New York Stock Exchange One of those bellwethers is Linde plc (LIN), the world’s largest industrial gases company and a frequent “read-through” on global manufacturing activity. Linde’s stock last traded around $424.90 on the shortened Dec. 24 session. Below is a detailed, news-driven look at what

26 December 2025

NYSE:LIN·Stock Market

Disney Stock (NYSE: DIS): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

After a holiday-shortened week, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) heads into the Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 session with investors balancing three powerful narratives: (1) a headline-making $1 billion AI partnership with OpenAI, (2) continued focus on streaming profitability and parks strength, and (3) a market that’s increasingly judging legacy media on whether it can thrive as audiences migrate from traditional TV to streaming and short-form video. Disney shares closed at $114.48 on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 (the last full session before Christmas Day market closure), after trading between $112.80 and $114.53 that day, with roughly 4.6 million shares in

26 December 2025

Disney News·NYSE:DIS·Stock Market

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG) heads into the Friday, December 26, 2025 U.S. trading session with investor attention split between strong operating momentum in robotic-assisted surgery and a fresh mix of regulatory and corporate updates that could shape near-term sentiment. After the last regular U.S. session ahead of today’s open, ISRG shares were around $577.15. Below is what investors and traders typically want on their radar before the bell—from the most recent FDA-related headlines and recall database entries to analyst forecasts, technical levels, and the next major catalyst on the calendar. Where ISRG stock stands heading into Dec. 26 ISRG

26 December 2025

NASDAQ:ISRG·Stock Market

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Catalysts to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) heads into the Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 U.S. market open coming off a holiday-shortened stretch: U.S. exchanges were closed on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and closed early on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24). TechStock² As of the most recent trading data available (the shortened Dec. 24 session), TMO last traded around $579, implying a market capitalization of roughly $221B. The stock’s 52‑week range sits near $507 to $611, putting shares within striking distance of their yearly high going into year-end trading. For investors and traders looking at Thermo Fisher stock before the opening bell on

26 December 2025

NYSE:TMO·Stock Market

Shopify (SHOP) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOP) heads into the Friday, December 26, 2025 session with investors weighing a powerful holiday-shopping signal, fresh analyst price-target moves, and a fast-evolving “agentic commerce” narrative that could reshape how consumers discover and buy products online. The stock last traded on Wednesday, December 24 (the U.S. market’s early-close session) at about $169.45. Below is what matters most before the opening bell. Shopify stock premarket checklist for Dec. 26 First, a trading-day reality check: Dec. 26 is open in the U.S., closed in Canada For investors used to watching SHOP on both Nasdaq and the TSX, Dec. 26

26 December 2025

NASDAQ:SHOP·Stock Market

T-Mobile (TMUS) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) heads into the Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 session coming off a shortened holiday week—one that can sometimes amplify price swings because trading volumes are often lighter and headlines can move fast. Where the stock left off: T-Mobile shares last traded at $199.02 at the Dec. 24 close (Christmas Eve), up about 0.7% on the day.Market schedule context: U.S. markets were closed for Christmas Day (Dec. 25), with Christmas Eve typically featuring an early close—so Dec. 26 is the first full session after the holiday pause. New York Stock Exchange Below is what investors and traders

26 December 2025

NASDAQ:TMUS·Stock Market

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) heads into the U.S. stock market open on Friday, December 26, 2025 with investors weighing a powerful 2025 rally against fresh headlines on insider selling, shifting chip-equipment forecasts, and ongoing U.S.–China policy uncertainty. The stock last traded at $177.33 at the December 24 close (a holiday-shortened session), and U.S. markets were closed on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) before reopening on Dec. 26. New York Stock Exchange Below is what to know before the opening bell—covering the latest news, Wall Street price targets, upcoming catalysts, and the risks that could matter most for Lam Research stock.

26 December 2025

NASDAQ:LRCX·Stock Market

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch

Ahead of the U.S. stock market open on Friday, December 26, 2025—the first regular trading session after Christmas Day (Dec. 25), when U.S. markets were closed—McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) is back in focus for investors looking for “defensive growth” in consumer staples and restaurants. New York Stock Exchange This pre-market briefing reflects what mattered most for McDonald’s stock heading into the post-holiday session: where the shares last traded, what the latest company and franchise developments imply for 2026, what Wall Street is modeling for earnings, and what risks could move the stock next. Where McDonald’s stock stands heading into the Dec.

26 December 2025

NYSE:MCD·Stock Market

AppLovin (APP) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets reopen on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, after being closed for Christmas Day (Dec. 25)—and for a high-beta, headline-sensitive name like AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP), that “back-from-holiday” session can amplify volatility. New York Stock Exchange AppLovin enters the Dec. 26 open with a powerful tailwind: strong recent financial performance, a growing buyback program, and a wave of bullish analyst commentary tied to its AI-driven ad platform expansion. But there’s also a live overhang: regulatory scrutiny related to reported SEC interest in its data-collection practices, on top of a 2025 history that included short-seller allegations and sharp drawdowns. AppLovin Below

26 December 2025

NASDAQ:APP·Stock Market

Salesforce (CRM) Stock: Key News, Earnings Guidance, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE: CRM) heads into Friday’s post‑Christmas session with investors balancing two competing narratives: strong “agentic AI” momentum (and a fresh boost to full‑year guidance) versus the ongoing market debate over how quickly AI agents translate into durable, profitable growth at enterprise scale. Reuters U.S. equities resume regular trading hours on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, after Christmas Day (Dec. 25) closed both NYSE and Nasdaq. The previous session (Dec. 24) was an early close—a detail that matters because holiday liquidity can exaggerate price moves and volumes. New York Stock Exchange Below is what to know before the opening bell.

26 December 2025

Earnings Reports·Financial Forecasts·NYSE:CRM·Salesforce News·Stock Market

RTX Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. equities return from the Christmas Day closure with a full session on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025—and RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX) is entering the post-holiday open near the top of its one-year range after a steady flow of defense wins, ongoing Pratt & Whitney operational headlines, and a policy backdrop that’s becoming a bigger variable for the entire contractor group. RTX closed the most recent session (Christmas Eve) at $186.38, within striking distance of its 52-week high near $187. Below is what investors, traders, and long-term holders should have on their radar before the opening bell. Stock market schedule: why

26 December 2025

NYSE:RTX·Stock Market

Philip Morris International Stock (PM): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets reopen for a normal trading session on Friday, December 26, 2025, following the Christmas Day closure (and the early close on Dec. 24). New York Stock Exchange For Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM), this particular session matters more than usual because the stock is set to trade ex-dividend on Dec. 26—a detail that can meaningfully influence price action right at the open and shape the “headline” narrative around the stock for income-focused investors. Philip Morris International Below is a comprehensive, investor-friendly preview of what to know before the bell, including the latest company fundamentals, key regulatory catalysts

26 December 2025

NYSE:PM·Stock Market

American Express Stock (AXP): What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) heads into the Dec. 26, 2025 trading session with momentum—and with valuation questions close behind it. The stock last closed at $383.11 on Wednesday, Dec. 24, after a holiday-shortened session (NYSE early close on Dec. 24 for equities). That puts AXP within striking distance of its recent highs going into the first full trading day after Christmas. Yahoo Finance Below is what investors should know before the opening bell, including the latest company updates, analyst price-target moves, and the key catalysts that could shape AXP’s next leg up—or a near-term pullback. AXP stock price check:

26 December 2025

NYSE:AXP·Stock Market

Merck (MRK) Stock: Key News, Analyst Targets, and Catalysts to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. stock markets were closed for Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025) and are scheduled to reopen Friday, Dec. 26 after a holiday-early close on Wednesday, Dec. 24. New York Stock Exchange That timing matters for Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) investors because the stock has been moving on a cluster of late-December headlines—ranging from drug-pricing policy to pipeline fast-tracks and approvals, plus a wave of fresh analyst target changes. Below is what to know heading into the Dec. 26 open, based on the latest available reporting and company disclosures. MRK stock snapshot heading into Dec. 26 What’s driving

26 December 2025

NYSE:MRK·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

Goldman Sachs Stock (GS): What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) heads into the Dec. 26, 2025 session with momentum—and with expectations running high after a powerful 2025 rally. The next trading day is the first full U.S. session after Christmas Day’s market closure, and GS is hovering near record territory, setting the stage for a potentially headline-sensitive open. Below is a detailed, news-driven look at what’s moving Goldman Sachs stock right now, what Wall Street is forecasting, and the catalysts investors are likely to focus on next. Goldman Sachs stock snapshot: where GS stands right now What that means for the open: when a

26 December 2025

NYSE:GS·Stock Market

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) heads into the post‑Christmas trading session with investors weighing a familiar mix of forces—cyclical construction and mining demand, tariff-driven cost pressure, and a newer narrative that has helped push the stock to premium valuation territory: AI data center infrastructure and the surge in demand for reliable power. New York Stock Exchange Because U.S. markets closed for Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25) and had an early close on Christmas Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 24), CAT’s latest widely quoted price reference going into Friday’s open is from the Dec. 24 session. The NYSE’s core trading session resumes at 9:30

26 December 2025

NYSE:CAT·Stock Market

Stock Market News 26 December 2025

Honeywell (HON) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Rocket Lab Stock News: $3.5B Missile-Tracking Satellite Awards, Golden Dome Momentum, and What’s Next for RKLB After a Breakout 2025

Chernobyl Shelter Damage Sparks New Fears: Plant Director Warns Radiation Confinement Could Collapse After Another Strike

Christmas Day 2025: Tashkent Supermarket’s West Village Buzz and the Lucid (LCID) Stock Debate After Jim Cramer’s “Sell” Call

Linde plc (LIN) Stock: What Investors Should Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Disney Stock (NYSE: DIS): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Catalysts to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Shopify (SHOP) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

T-Mobile (TMUS) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch

AppLovin (APP) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Salesforce (CRM) Stock: Key News, Earnings Guidance, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

RTX Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Philip Morris International Stock (PM): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

American Express Stock (AXP): What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Merck (MRK) Stock: Key News, Analyst Targets, and Catalysts to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Goldman Sachs Stock (GS): What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

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