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Stock Market News 26 December 2025

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts as Gold Hits New Records (26 Dec 2025)

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts as Gold Hits New Records (26 Dec 2025)

Northern Star Resources closed at A$27.01 on 24 December, the last ASX session before the Boxing Day shutdown. The ASX remained closed on 26 December, while spot gold hit a record US$4,530.60/oz offshore before easing. Northern Star shares last surged over 4% on 22 December amid a broad rally in mining stocks. Australian gold miners, including Northern Star, tracked bullion’s gains in the days before the holiday.
26 December 2025
PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS) News, Forecasts and Analysis on 26 December 2025: Record Close, Lithium Price Rally and What Investors Are Watching

PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS) News, Forecasts and Analysis on 26 December 2025: Record Close, Lithium Price Rally and What Investors Are Watching

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) closed at a record A$4.38 on 24 December, nearly doubling its share price for 2025. The surge followed stronger lithium and spodumene prices, with industry data showing multi-year highs into year-end. PLS’s rebrand from Pilbara Minerals and expansion into Brazil and downstream processing have drawn investor focus. Trading volume slowed over the holidays as attention shifted to 2026 prospects.
26 December 2025
BHP Group Ltd Stock (ASX:BHP) on Dec. 26, 2025: China Steel Curbs, Copper’s Record Run, and What Analysts Forecast Next

BHP Group Ltd Stock (ASX:BHP) on Dec. 26, 2025: China Steel Curbs, Copper’s Record Run, and What Analysts Forecast Next

China will maintain strict controls on steel output through 2030, Reuters reported Dec. 26, pushing annual crude steel production below 1 billion tons for the first time since 2019. BHP shares last closed at A$45.62 in Australia and $60.87 in New York on Dec. 24, with trading muted by holidays. Iron ore demand faces pressure from China’s policies and an unresolved contract standoff between BHP and China Mineral Resources Group.
26 December 2025
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Could Move the Share Price Next (26 December 2025)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Could Move the Share Price Next (26 December 2025)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) heads into the final trading days of 2025 with a familiar split-screen story: a blue‑chip franchise that still dominates Australian retail banking, and a stock price that many analysts say bakes in “best-in-class” assumptions already. On Friday, 26 December 2025 (Boxing Day), that tension is amplified by two realities: Below is a comprehensive, up-to-date rundown of the latest CBA stock news, the consensus forecasts, and the key catalysts likely to shape where the Commonwealth Bank share price goes next. Commonwealth Bank share price today: what investors see on 26 December 2025 Because the ASX
26 December 2025
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX Closed for Boxing Day as Global Shares Rally and Record Gold Reshapes the Outlook

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX Closed for Boxing Day as Global Shares Rally and Record Gold Reshapes the Outlook

Australia’s stock market is closed Friday, Dec. 26, for the Boxing Day holiday, halting both ASX equities and ASX 24 derivatives trading. The ASX 200 last fell 0.4% to 8,763 on Christmas Eve but ended the week up 1.6%. The next trading session is Monday, Dec. 29. Global markets moved higher Friday in thin holiday trade, with Japan’s Topix hitting a record.
26 December 2025
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 26.12.2025

CID HoldCo shares rose 23.8% in after-hours trading after Delores Rochester, a former Oracle executive, was named Chief Revenue Officer. Rochester replaces Robert Reny, who was removed Dec. 12. The company reported no accounting disputes related to the change. CID HoldCo’s market cap stands at $23.3 million after a 92% drop over the past year.
26 December 2025
Lenskart Invests ₹18.6 Crore in South Korea’s iiNeer for 29.24% Stake as Stock Jumps After Christmas Market Holiday

Lenskart Invests ₹18.6 Crore in South Korea’s iiNeer for 29.24% Stake as Stock Jumps After Christmas Market Holiday

Lenskart Solutions’ Singapore unit will acquire a 29.24% stake in South Korea’s iiNeer Corp. for KRW 3 billion (₹18.6 crore), aiming to boost in-house optical hardware capabilities. The announcement, made during India’s Christmas market holiday, sent Lenskart shares up nearly 4% to ₹470 when trading resumed on December 26. The deal is expected to close by January 31, 2026.
26 December 2025
Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock: Key News, Earnings Date, Analyst Targets, and Risks to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock: Key News, Earnings Date, Analyst Targets, and Risks to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Applied Digital last traded at $25.72 ahead of the next U.S. session, with investors watching its $5 billion, 15-year lease at Polaris Forge 2 and expanded CoreWeave contracts at Polaris Forge 1. The company expects initial capacity at Polaris Forge 2 to come online in 2026. U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 after the holiday break.
Robinhood Stock (HOOD) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Key Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch

Robinhood Stock (HOOD) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Key Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch

U.S. markets reopen December 26 after the Christmas break, with Robinhood (HOOD) entering the first full post-holiday session at $120.44 per share and a $127 billion market cap. The company agreed to buy a 90% stake in LedgerX with Susquehanna, aiming to expand into prediction markets and futures, and recently launched new sports event contracts.
26 December 2025
AMD Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: China MI308 Signals, OpenAI Deal Timeline, Helios Roadmap, and Wall Street Forecasts

AMD Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: China MI308 Signals, OpenAI Deal Timeline, Helios Roadmap, and Wall Street Forecasts

AMD closed at $214.63 on Dec. 24 ahead of the Dec. 26 U.S. market reopen, with volume near 8 million shares. CEO Lisa Su met China’s commerce minister in Beijing as AMD seeks to ship MI308 chips to China under a U.S. license and 15% fee. Reports indicate Alibaba is considering a major MI308 order. Markets may see thin liquidity and headline-driven swings post-holiday.
Hecla Mining (HL) Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Hecla Mining (HL) Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Hecla Mining shares traded near $19.83 after joining the S&P MidCap 400 effective Dec. 22. The company recently reported record Q3 revenue and received federal approval for new Nevada exploration. U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 following the Christmas holiday, with traders watching for thin liquidity and possible sharp price swings.
26 December 2025
Coeur Mining (CDE) Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: New Gold Deal Updates, Latest Company News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Coeur Mining (CDE) Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: New Gold Deal Updates, Latest Company News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Coeur Mining closed at $18.72 on Dec. 24, down 1.94%, with market cap near $12.4 billion. The company is advancing an all-stock acquisition of New Gold, offering 0.4959 Coeur shares per New Gold share. New Gold shareholders will vote on the deal January 27. Coeur’s stock remains volatile, trading well above spring lows but 20% below its October peak.
26 December 2025
First Majestic Silver (AG) Stock: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

First Majestic Silver (AG) Stock: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

First Majestic Silver heads into the Dec. 26 U.S. session after silver hit a record $75/oz and AG shares closed Dec. 24 at $17.21, up about 213% year-to-date. The NYSE will trade as usual Friday, while the TSX remains closed for Boxing Day, focusing price action on the U.S. listing. The company recently announced a $60 million Del Toro mine sale and new financing and exploration updates.
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.

Stock Market Today

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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