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Costco Stock (COST) Before Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: Earnings Takeaways, Tariff Headwinds, Analyst Targets, and the Next Catalysts

Costco Stock (COST) Before Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: Earnings Takeaways, Tariff Headwinds, Analyst Targets, and the Next Catalysts

U.S. markets reopen Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 for a full session, following an early close on Dec. 24 and the Christmas Day closure—even as federal offices were ordered shut for Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 (the exchanges are sticking to their normal schedule). Reuters For Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST), the setup into the post-holiday session is defined by three big themes: (1) the company’s Q1 fiscal 2026 results and November sales trend, (2) tariff-related uncertainty and a closely watched legal fight to preserve potential duty refunds, and (3) a split Wall Street tape of upgrades/downgrades and price-target changes that
26 December 2025
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Bank of America (BAC) Stock: What to Know Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Bank of America (BAC) Stock: What to Know Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Date: December 25, 2025 Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) heads into Friday’s December 26, 2025 session with a rare mix of catalysts: a holiday-thinned trading backdrop, a dividend payment date, and a market still digesting the Federal Reserve’s late-2025 rate cuts—while investors look ahead to Bank of America’s Q4 earnings in mid-January. Below is what matters most before the bell, based on the latest company updates, major-market developments, and current analyst expectations. Key takeaways for BAC stock before Friday’s open 1) Where Bank of America stock stands heading into Dec. 26 As of the last U.S. trading day (Dec.
26 December 2025
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Palantir (PLTR) Stock: Key News, Earnings Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Palantir (PLTR) Stock: Key News, Earnings Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

U.S. stock markets reopen for a regular full trading day on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, following the Christmas Day closure—an important calendar detail because post-holiday sessions often bring lighter liquidity and headline-driven moves. Reuters For Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR), the setup heading into the Dec. 26 open is a familiar mix: a stock with outsized momentum, big government and defense catalysts, and a valuation debate that hasn’t gone away. Below is what matters most going into the next session—news, numbers, forecasts, and the risks that can surprise traders at the open. Market setup for Friday, Dec. 26: normal hours, but
26 December 2025
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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets reopen for a full session on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, following the Christmas Day closure—after a holiday-shortened early close on Wednesday, Dec. 24. New York Stock Exchange+1 For Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) investors, the post-holiday open comes with a familiar mix of defensive-stock appeal and headline risk—especially around talc litigation, Washington drug-pricing pressure, and the company’s portfolio reshaping plans. Below is a detailed, publication-ready rundown of the most important news, forecasts, and analysis to know before the bell. JNJ stock snapshot heading into Friday’s open Because U.S. markets were closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, the last meaningful
26 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) heads into Friday’s (Dec. 26, 2025) market open with its stock trading near recent highs—but with several fast-moving headlines in the background, from Russia-related legacy assets to a potentially major Iraq deal, plus a fresh long-term growth plan that’s reshaping the company’s investment narrative. Because U.S. markets were closed on Christmas Day, the most recent trading session for Exxon was the holiday-shortened Dec. 24 session. XOM closed at $119.22 on Dec. 24 with about 6.14 million shares traded—lighter-than-normal activity that can matter when liquidity returns post-holiday. Yahoo Finance Below is what investors should watch into
26 December 2025
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Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA): Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA): Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. equities reopen for a full session on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, after the Christmas holiday closure—despite the federal government’s holiday schedule for Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 not changing market hours. Reuters For Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA), the day-after-holiday trade lands with a busy backdrop: fresh legal headlines around card fees, a newly boosted dividend and a sizable new buyback authorization, and a steady stream of product partnerships aimed at expanding beyond “just cards” into tokenization, identity, AI-enabled commerce, and blockchain-linked payment rails. Business Wire Below is what investors typically want in hand before the opening bell on Dec.
26 December 2025
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Oracle Stock (ORCL) Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025: TikTok Deal Tailwinds, AI Capex Fears, and Wall Street’s Next Read

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025: TikTok Deal Tailwinds, AI Capex Fears, and Wall Street’s Next Read

U.S. markets reopen for a full trading session on Friday, December 26, 2025, after the Christmas Day closure—setting up a post-holiday tape where headlines can move mega-cap tech faster than usual because liquidity is often thinner. Notably, NYSE and Nasdaq are operating on their normal schedule on Dec. 26, despite the federal-government closure order for that date. Reuters For Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL), the setup into Friday’s open is unusually headline-heavy: a fresh TikTok U.S. joint-venture agreement, ongoing scrutiny of Oracle’s AI data-center spending, and a market still digesting Oracle’s latest earnings guidance and the balance-sheet strain that comes with
26 December 2025
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Visa (V) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025 — Latest News, Forecasts, and Key Risks

Visa (V) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025 — Latest News, Forecasts, and Key Risks

U.S. markets reopen Friday, December 26, 2025, after the Christmas Day closure, and Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is heading into the session with three themes dominating the near-term narrative: holiday spending trends, Visa’s expanding stablecoin/AI commerce push, and ongoing legal and regulatory overhangs (especially around card fees and antitrust). Below is a detailed, publication-ready breakdown of the most important headlines, forecasts, and analyst angles to know before the opening bell. Is the stock market open tomorrow, Dec. 26, 2025? Yes. Major U.S. venues are scheduled to trade as normal on Dec. 26 (a full session), following the already-scheduled early close
26 December 2025
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Walmart Stock (WMT) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Earnings Outlook, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks to Watch

Walmart Stock (WMT) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Earnings Outlook, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks to Watch

Bentonville, Ark. / New York — Dec. 25, 2025 — Walmart Inc. (WMT) heads into Friday’s Dec. 26 U.S. market open with a rare mix of catalysts: a fresh listing move to Nasdaq, a confirmed CEO transition date, and an earnings narrative that remains largely intact — steady U.S. traffic, fast e-commerce growth, and surging ad revenue — while investors debate whether the stock’s valuation is getting ahead of fundamentals. SEC U.S. equities were closed on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and reopen for a full session on Dec. 26. Nasdaq Walmart stock: where WMT stands heading into Friday’s open Walmart
26 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase Stock (NYSE: JPM): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

JPMorgan Chase Stock (NYSE: JPM): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Updated: Dec. 25, 2025 — JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) heads into the post‑Christmas session with its shares sitting at fresh highs after a holiday‑shortened Christmas Eve trade. But for investors looking at JPM stock before the opening bell on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, the story is less about one headline — and more about a new set of 2026 expectations: costs, capital returns, digital‑asset strategy, and how fast Wall Street activity can re-accelerate. Below is what matters most going into the next U.S. trading day. 1) Yes, the U.S. stock market is open on Dec. 26 — and
26 December 2025
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Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock: Key News, Catalysts, Forecasts and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock: Key News, Catalysts, Forecasts and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) heads into the Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 U.S. market open with investors balancing two powerful forces: policy-driven price pressure on GLP‑1 drugs and pipeline-driven growth potential that keeps Lilly at the center of the obesity and diabetes mega-trend. Because Christmas Day (Dec. 25) is a market holiday and Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) was an early close, the next “real” price discovery for LLY happens when trading resumes Friday morning—often with thinner holiday-week liquidity that can exaggerate moves. New York Stock Exchange Below is what matters most—the latest headlines, what Wall Street is forecasting, and
26 December 2025
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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B, BRK.A) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B, BRK.A) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. stock heads into Friday’s post-Christmas session with a rare combination of “big picture” catalysts: a historic CEO handoff scheduled for January 1, 2026, a record cash-and-Treasury-bills war chest, and a portfolio that continues to shift away from Apple even as Berkshire initiates a new stake in Alphabet. With U.S. equities returning to a full trading day on Dec. 26 after the holiday closure, investors watching BRK.B and BRK.A are likely to focus less on short-term technical signals and more on what Berkshire’s balance sheet and leadership reshuffle say about 2026. Nasdaq Where Berkshire stock left off before
26 December 2025
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Tesla Stock (TSLA) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Robotaxi Momentum, Delivery Forecasts, and the Regulatory Risks Investors Are Watching

Tesla Stock (TSLA) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Robotaxi Momentum, Delivery Forecasts, and the Regulatory Risks Investors Are Watching

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) heads into the post‑Christmas session with one of the most unusual “split screens” on Wall Street: softening EV demand signals on one side, and escalating optimism around robotaxis and AI on the other. U.S. equities reopen Friday, December 26 (a full trading day), after an early close on Dec. 24 and the Christmas Day closure. Reuters Below is what matters most for TSLA before the opening bell on 26/12/2025—based on the freshest news flow, sell‑side delivery forecasts, and the regulatory developments that could move the stock as 2025 ends. Where Tesla Stock Left Off Heading Into
25 December 2025
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Broadcom (AVGO) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, and Analyst Outlook Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, and Analyst Outlook Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. stocks reopen for a normal session on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, after the Christmas Day market closure and the early close on Wednesday, Dec. 24. New York Stock ExchangeFor investors tracking Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO), the “day-after-holiday” setup matters because liquidity can be thinner and headline sensitivity can be higher—especially for mega-cap AI-linked names that have been moving on guidance, margins, and customer concentration. Below is what to know about Broadcom stock before the opening bell on Dec. 26, including the latest corporate headlines, what management just guided, where the core debate is (AI growth vs. margin mix), and
25 December 2025
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Meta Stock (META) Before Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: WhatsApp AI Antitrust Pressure, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 Spending Debate

Meta Stock (META) Before Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: WhatsApp AI Antitrust Pressure, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 Spending Debate

U.S. markets reopen Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, after the Christmas Day closure—setting up a post-holiday session where headlines can move mega-cap stocks quickly, especially in thinner-than-normal trading. Nasdaq For Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META), investors wake up to a familiar mix: strong confidence in the company’s ad engine and distribution, paired with renewed concerns about AI-related spending and regulatory risk, particularly in Europe. Below is what matters most heading into Friday’s open: the biggest fresh news, what Wall Street is forecasting, and the catalysts (and risks) likely to dominate the next few weeks. Meta stock snapshot heading into Friday’s session
25 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, AI Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch

Amazon Stock (AMZN) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, AI Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch

Updated: Dec. 25, 2025 (U.S. markets reopen Friday, Dec. 26) Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) goes into Friday’s Dec. 26, 2025 market open with investors weighing a familiar mix of drivers—AWS growth, AI infrastructure spending, retail/holiday execution, and regulatory risk—plus a few very current headlines that could shape sentiment as trading resumes after the Christmas holiday. In the last session before the holiday (the shortened Christmas Eve session on Dec. 24), Amazon shares finished at $232.38. Nasdaq Below is what matters most for AMZN heading into Friday’s open, based on the latest available reporting, company updates, and Street forecasts. Where Amazon
25 December 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets reopen on Friday, December 26, 2025, after Christmas Day (Dec. 25) closure and the Christmas Eve early close (Dec. 24 at 1:00 p.m. ET). New York Stock Exchange That holiday timing matters: liquidity can be thinner, price gaps can be larger than usual, and headlines can move mega-cap tech quickly. Heading into the Dec. 26 session, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) sits at the center of two competing narratives investors have been debating into year-end: (1) undeniable AI-and-cloud demand and (2) the cost and pace of monetizing it. Below is a practical, news-driven briefing on the biggest Microsoft developments, what
25 December 2025
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Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Alphabet Inc.’s Class C shares (NASDAQ: GOOG) head into the post‑Christmas reopening session with momentum, but also with a growing list of “big-ticket” variables investors will be re-pricing into year‑end positioning: AI infrastructure spending (and the power needed to run it), multiple antitrust fronts in the U.S. and Europe, and a deal pipeline that’s increasingly centered on cloud security and data‑center capacity. Below is what matters most before the U.S. stock market opens Friday, December 26, 2025. Where GOOG stands heading into Dec. 26: last price, holiday schedule, and the GOOG vs. GOOGL question Last trade / last session context.
25 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, iPhone Demand Signals, AI “Siri 2.0” Watchpoints, and Key Risks

Apple Stock (AAPL) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, iPhone Demand Signals, AI “Siri 2.0” Watchpoints, and Key Risks

Published: Dec. 25, 2025 — U.S. markets are closed today for Christmas Day. Trading resumes Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, with a full regular session after the early close on Dec. 24. Reuters Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) heads into the post‑holiday open with three storylines dominating investor attention: fresh China shipment data, a rising tide of global App Store regulation, and a growing belief on Wall Street that 2026 becomes Apple’s “AI monetization” year—even as Apple itself has acknowledged some Siri upgrades are delayed until 2026. Reuters Below is what to know before the bell on Dec. 26—including the latest headlines,
25 December 2025
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NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts Ahead of the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts Ahead of the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) heads into Friday, December 26, 2025—the first U.S. trading session after the Christmas Day market closure—with investors weighing two fast-moving storylines that could drive premarket sentiment: NVIDIA’s non-exclusive inference-technology licensing deal with AI chip startup Groq and a politically charged reopening of part of the China market for NVIDIA’s H200 accelerators. With the company’s next major public milestones—including CES 2026 in early January and a scheduled earnings date in late February—the setup is less about “one headline” and more about how multiple catalysts and risks are converging at once. Below is what to know before the
25 December 2025
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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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