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Stock Market News 26 December 2025

IREN Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Microsoft’s $9.7B Deal, a $3.9B Financing Package, and What Analysts Expect Next

IREN Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Microsoft’s $9.7B Deal, a $3.9B Financing Package, and What Analysts Expect Next

IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) last closed at $41.98 on Dec. 24, 2025, with a market cap near $13.8 billion and a 52-week range of $5.13 to $76.87. The stock remains volatile after a $9.7 billion, five-year Microsoft contract for AI infrastructure, with phased deployments at its Texas site through 2026. U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 following the holiday closure.
26 December 2025
NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Groq Inference Deal, China H200 Export Reset, Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Targets

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Groq Inference Deal, China H200 Export Reset, Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Targets

NVIDIA shares last traded at $188.61, down 0.32% in a shortened Dec. 24 session before the Christmas break. The company announced a licensing deal with Groq for inference technology, hiring Groq’s founder and key executives. Reuters reports NVIDIA plans to ship H200 chips to China by mid-February, pending approval. U.S. lawmakers are pressing for scrutiny of NVIDIA’s export licensing.
Oracle Stock (ORCL) Preview for the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Earnings Takeaways, Wall Street Forecasts, and Key Risks

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Preview for the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Earnings Takeaways, Wall Street Forecasts, and Key Risks

Oracle closed the Dec. 24 session at $197.49, with premarket trading on Dec. 26 showing the stock in the mid-$190s. The company reported Q2 revenue of $16.1 billion, up 14% year over year, and cloud revenue of $8 billion, up 34%. Investors remain divided over strong AI-driven demand versus concerns about costs and financing for new data centers.
Nebius Group (NBIS) Stock: The News, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Know Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Nebius Group (NBIS) Stock: The News, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Know Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Nebius Group N.V. closed at $91.13 on Dec. 24, 2025, after a volatile December. The company holds a $17.4 billion GPU infrastructure contract with Microsoft through 2031 and a $3 billion AI infrastructure deal with Meta. Recent filings highlight rapid expansion and high capital needs. Analysts cite customer concentration and execution risks as trading resumes after the holiday.
26 December 2025
Intel (INTC) Stock: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Intel (INTC) Stock: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. stocks return to regular trading on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, after an early close on Dec. 24 and a full closure on Christmas Day (Dec. 25). New York Stock ExchangeFor Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), that post-holiday open arrives with an unusually dense mix of late-December headlines: fresh scrutiny around Intel’s most ambitious manufacturing roadmap, renewed attention on its high-profile relationship with Nvidia, and the still-uncommon reality of the U.S. government holding a nearly 10% equity stake. Below is what investors and traders should know heading into the Dec. 26 open—covering the latest news, Wall Street forecasts, and the key
26 December 2025
CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

CoreWeave (CRWV) shares last traded at $78.87, down 1.7% ahead of the U.S. stock market’s Dec. 26 reopening after the Christmas break. The company recently joined the Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission and expanded its push into government contracts. CoreWeave also announced a partnership with Runway to support AI video models. Investors remain focused on rapid AI demand and execution risks.
Uber Stock (NYSE: UBER): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Uber Stock (NYSE: UBER): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Uber shares last closed at $81.15 after the shortened Dec. 24 session. The stock faces pressure from a new FTC-led complaint over Uber One billing practices, which sent shares down more than 3% earlier this month. Uber is also expanding robotaxi operations in Dallas and Dubai, with London next. Thin year-end liquidity may heighten volatility at the Dec. 26 open.
26 December 2025
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud announced an expanded partnership, with a source telling Reuters the deal could approach $10 billion over several years. The company also unveiled plans to acquire CyberArk and Chronosphere, both expected to close in the second half of fiscal 2026. PANW issued fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of $10.50–$10.54 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $3.80–$3.90.
26 December 2025
Coherent Corp (COHR) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Coherent Corp (COHR) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Coherent Corp. heads into the Dec. 26 session after closing at $191 on Dec. 24, near a 52-week high. A resale registration for up to 9.78 million shares has drawn attention to potential selling pressure. The company’s AI datacenter push and a new silicon carbide milestone have fueled recent gains. Holiday trading volume remains thin, amplifying price moves.
26 December 2025
Amphenol (APH) Stock Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Earnings Outlook, Mega-Deal Watch, Dividend, and Wall Street Targets

Amphenol (APH) Stock Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Earnings Outlook, Mega-Deal Watch, Dividend, and Wall Street Targets

Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) heads into the Friday, December 26, 2025 U.S. market open with investors focused on a familiar mix: AI/data-center demand, record operating performance, and an M&A pipeline that could reshape the company’s scale—alongside the very real questions that come with funding and integrating big deals. APH last traded around $137.94 in the holiday-shortened week, after markets closed early on Dec. 24 and were shut on Dec. 25. New York Stock Exchange Below is what matters most before the opening bell (core U.S. trading begins at 9:30 a.m. ET). New York Stock Exchange 1) Market setup: Dec. 26
Credo Technology Group (CRDO) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Credo Technology Group (CRDO) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Credo Technology Group (CRDO) last traded at $150.19 on Dec. 24, ahead of a post-Christmas session expected to see thin liquidity and sharp price swings. The stock surged after reporting Q2 FY2026 revenue of $268 million, up 20% from the prior quarter, and guiding Q3 revenue to $335–$345 million. Management cited demand from AI infrastructure buildouts. Gross margin guidance for Q3 is lower than Q2.
26 December 2025
Starbucks Stock (SBUX) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Analyst Targets, Dividend Update, and Key Risks to Watch

Starbucks Stock (SBUX) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Analyst Targets, Dividend Update, and Key Risks to Watch

Starbucks shares closed at $84.57 on Dec. 24, near the low end of their 52-week range, as the company faces labor unrest and shifts in China strategy. The stock opens Dec. 26 after a holiday break, with traders watching for union updates and signs of holiday demand. Starbucks recently settled with over 15,000 New York City workers for $35 million over scheduling claims.
26 December 2025
Honeywell (HON) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

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

Honeywell shares closed at $196.93 on Dec. 24, ahead of a post-holiday session marked by a new litigation charge. The company disclosed it expects a one-time fourth-quarter hit of about $470 million tied to a Flexjet settlement, reducing GAAP sales by $310 million and operating income by $370 million. Honeywell also confirmed its Advanced Materials unit will be reported as discontinued operations after the Solstice spin.
26 December 2025
Rocket Lab Stock News: $3.5B Missile-Tracking Satellite Awards, Golden Dome Momentum, and What’s Next for RKLB After a Breakout 2025

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

Rocket Lab secured an $816 million contract to build 18 missile-tracking satellites for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency, its largest deal to date. The SDA awarded $3.5 billion in total to four companies for 72 satellites, aiming for low Earth orbit deployment in 2029. The satellites will provide near-continuous global missile warning and tracking. Rocket Lab’s award marks its shift from launch provider to prime defense contractor.
26 December 2025
Chernobyl Shelter Damage Sparks New Fears: Plant Director Warns Radiation Confinement Could Collapse After Another Strike

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

Ukrainian officials warn that Chernobyl’s radiation confinement structure remains vulnerable after a February 2025 drone strike punctured its outer shell. Plant director Serhii Tarakanov says a new missile or drone impact could cause the inner shelter to collapse. Repairs have partially patched the damage, but hundreds of smaller openings remain. Radiation levels are stable, according to authorities.
26 December 2025

Stock Market Today

Disney stock ends week higher after Friday bounce — what to watch for DIS next week

Disney stock ends week higher after Friday bounce — what to watch for DIS next week

7 February 2026
Disney shares closed up 3.6% at $108.70 Friday, recovering from earlier losses as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow topped 50,000. Investors are watching Super Bowl streaming economics and Disney’s CEO transition, with Josh D’Amaro set to take over at the March 18 meeting. Disney reported quarterly revenue of $25.98 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.63, while segment operating income fell 9% to $4.6 billion.
Novo Nordisk stock: Class B shares face Monday test after FDA squeeze forces Hims to pull $49 Wegovy copycat

Novo Nordisk stock: Class B shares face Monday test after FDA squeeze forces Hims to pull $49 Wegovy copycat

7 February 2026
Novo Nordisk Class B shares closed up 5.3% at 295.50 Danish crowns in Copenhagen after Hims & Hers said it would stop offering a compounded pill version of Wegovy following U.S. regulatory warnings. The move came after Novo called the Hims product “illegal mass compounding” and threatened legal action. Shares had fallen nearly 8% Thursday after Hims launched the pill. Trading resumes Monday.
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