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Stock Market News 25 December 2025

Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): CEO Shock, LNG Megaprojects, and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 December 2025

Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): CEO Shock, LNG Megaprojects, and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 December 2025

Woodside Energy shares fell after CEO Meg O’Neill announced her exit to lead BP, with Liz Westcott named acting CEO as of December 18. The NYSE ADR closed at $15.42 on December 24, down after a volatile week. Investors are weighing leadership uncertainty and execution risks on major LNG projects amid concerns about future market oversupply.
Fortescue Ltd Stock (ASX: FMG) News and Forecasts on 25 December 2025: Copper Expansion, Record Shipments, and the 2026 Iron Ore Outlook

Fortescue Ltd Stock (ASX: FMG) News and Forecasts on 25 December 2025: Copper Expansion, Record Shipments, and the 2026 Iron Ore Outlook

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) is heading into the end of 2025 wearing its two defining identities at once: a Pilbara iron ore cash machine that lives and dies by the China steel cycle, and a self-styled “technology, energy and metals group” trying to buy—and build—its way into a lower-carbon future. On 25 December 2025 (Christmas Day, when Australian markets are closed), Fortescue stock is best understood through three live storylines investors are actively pricing: Here’s the full, up-to-date wrap of the current news, forecasts, and analysis shaping Fortescue Ltd stock right now. Fortescue share price today: where FMG stock sits
DroneShield Limited Stock (ASX:DRO) News Today: New $6.2m Asia-Pacific Contract, Governance Reset and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 25, 2025)

DroneShield Limited Stock (ASX:DRO) News Today: New $6.2m Asia-Pacific Contract, Governance Reset and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 25, 2025)

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) disclosed a $6.2 million Asia-Pacific military contract on Dec. 24, with delivery and payment due in 2026. The company also announced board-level governance changes after insider selling and disclosure issues. Shares closed at A$3.29 before the Christmas break, rebounding from November lows but still below 2025 highs. The ASX is closed for the holiday.
25 December 2025
Northern Star Resources Ltd Stock (ASX:NST): Latest News, Share Price Drivers, and Analyst Forecasts (25 December 2025 Update)

Northern Star Resources Ltd Stock (ASX:NST): Latest News, Share Price Drivers, and Analyst Forecasts (25 December 2025 Update)

Northern Star Resources closed at A$27.01 on 24 December 2025, up 1.16% before the ASX entered a four-day holiday shutdown. The stock traded between A$26.74 and A$27.22, with a 52-week range of A$15.30 to A$27.99. Spot gold hovered near US$4,495/oz as Australian gold equities hit record highs. The latest ASX filing shows VanEck ceased to be a substantial holder.
25 December 2025
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA): Latest News, Share Price, Dividend Outlook and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA): Latest News, Share Price, Dividend Outlook and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed at A$161.39 on 24 December, down 15.7% from its 52-week high. The bank will make A$68 million in “goodwill” refunds to concession customers after regulatory scrutiny of fee practices. The ASX 200 fell in thin pre-holiday trading. RBA minutes revived expectations of possible rate hikes in 2026.
25 December 2025
PLS Group Limited (ASX: PLS) Stock Update: Latest News, Analyst Targets and Lithium Outlook (25 December 2025)

PLS Group Limited (ASX: PLS) Stock Update: Latest News, Analyst Targets and Lithium Outlook (25 December 2025)

PLS Group Limited (ASX: PLS) closed at A$4.38 on 24 December 2025, with no ASX announcements published on Christmas Day. The company has set 30 January 2026 for its December-quarter update and investor call. Recent lithium price gains in China and energy storage demand have driven trading activity. A major shareholder recently reduced its stake.
25 December 2025
Australia Stock Market Today (25 December 2025): ASX Closed for Christmas as ASX 200 Ends Week Higher, Aussie Dollar Jumps and Miners Watch Record Metals

Australia Stock Market Today (25 December 2025): ASX Closed for Christmas as ASX 200 Ends Week Higher, Aussie Dollar Jumps and Miners Watch Record Metals

Australia’s ASX is closed Thursday and Friday for Christmas and Boxing Day, with trading set to resume Monday, 29 December. The ASX 200 last closed down 0.4% at 8,763 in a shortened session, but ended the week up 1.6%. Miners held firm on strong metals prices, while banks slipped. The Australian dollar climbed to about 67 US cents, its highest since October 2024.
25 December 2025
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 25.12.2025

Gold surged about 70% in 2025, with silver up 140%, driving gains for producers and explorers on the ASX. Evolution Mining rose 165%, Newmont 150%, and Lynas 95%. NVIDIA drew attention with a Groq licensing deal and possible H200 chip exports to China by February, pending approval. U.S. export licensing remains a risk for NVIDIA’s revenue.
25 December 2025
DoorDash (DASH) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: After‑Hours Moves, Fresh Signals, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen Dec. 26

DoorDash (DASH) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: After‑Hours Moves, Fresh Signals, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen Dec. 26

DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ: DASH) ended the holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session nearly flat—and stayed calm in after-hours trading—despite a market backdrop that turned decidedly bullish into year-end. On Dec. 24, 2025, DoorDash shares closed at $232.06, down about 0.28% on the day, after trading between roughly $230.61 and $233.24 with light holiday volume. In after-hours trading, the stock hovered near $231.88 late in the afternoon—an additional fractional dip, not a decisive move. Yahoo Finance Meanwhile, broader U.S. equities finished the shortened session at record highs, with investors leaning into the start of the seasonal “Santa rally” window and continuing to price
25 December 2025
CVS Stock After the Bell (Dec. 24, 2025): CVS Health Dips in After‑Hours Holiday Trade—Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

CVS Stock After the Bell (Dec. 24, 2025): CVS Health Dips in After‑Hours Holiday Trade—Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

CVS Health closed at $79.12 on Dec. 24, up 1.38% in a holiday-shortened session with light volume. After-hours trading saw shares slip to $79.01. The stock remains below its 52-week high of $85.15. A new Philadelphia lawsuit named CVS Caremark in an insulin pricing case, and a False Claims Act dispute continues to hang over the company.
MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): What to Know Before the Next Market Open

MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): What to Know Before the Next Market Open

MercadoLibre closed at $1,998.21 on Dec. 24, up 0.16%, then slipped to $1,996.10 after hours in thin trading. U.S. markets closed early for Christmas Eve and will remain shut Dec. 25. No major company news moved the stock, which traded quietly amid light holiday volume. Institutional filings showed Swedbank AB and Munro Partners increased their positions.
25 December 2025
McKesson Stock (MCK) After-Hours Update for Dec. 24, 2025: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Reopens Dec. 26

McKesson Stock (MCK) After-Hours Update for Dec. 24, 2025: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Reopens Dec. 26

McKesson closed at $826.43 on Dec. 24, up 0.09% in light pre-holiday trading; after-hours quotes slipped to around $825.50 on low volume. Trading was muted due to the early market close and thin liquidity. The stock remains below its 52-week high of $895.58. Zacks reiterated a Hold rating, highlighting strong earnings and revenue estimates for the current and next fiscal years.
25 December 2025
HCA Healthcare (HCA) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Know Before Markets Reopen

HCA Healthcare (HCA) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Know Before Markets Reopen

HCA Healthcare closed at $474.06 in a shortened Christmas Eve session, then slipped to $468.74 in after-hours trading, down 1.12%. Trading volume was about 250,000 shares, well below normal. U.S. stock markets will remain closed for Christmas Day and reopen Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. Policy uncertainty over ACA premium subsidies continues to weigh on the healthcare sector.
25 December 2025
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Bristol-Myers Squibb closed at $54.71 on Dec. 24, up 0.79%, with after-hours trading flat at $54.70 amid thin holiday volume. The NYSE session ended early for Christmas Eve. Analysts cited by MarketBeat maintained a “Hold” consensus and average 12-month target near current levels. No major company news moved the stock.
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Holiday Close, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Holiday Close, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

NEW YORK — Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBKR) wrapped up a holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session with a modest move in regular trading and a small dip in extended hours—exactly the kind of price action investors often see when liquidity thins out and Wall Street heads for the exits early. IBKR shares closed the regular session at $65.98 at the 1:00 p.m. ET early close, and were last indicated around $65.71 in after-hours trading (as of 4:53 p.m. ET), down about 0.4% from the close. The stock traded between roughly $65.47 and $66.13 on the day, with volume around 1.33
25 December 2025
Parker-Hannifin (PH) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: After-Hours Move, Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Parker-Hannifin (PH) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: After-Hours Move, Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Parker-Hannifin shares closed at $887.76, up 0.07%, in a holiday-shortened session with volume about 64% below the prior day. The stock traded flat after hours. U.S. equity markets closed at record highs on thin trading and will remain shut Dec. 25 for Christmas. No major company news moved PH during the session.
25 December 2025
ConocoPhillips Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: COP Slips on the Early Close, Oil Keeps Climbing, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

ConocoPhillips Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: COP Slips on the Early Close, Oil Keeps Climbing, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

ConocoPhillips shares closed at $91.80, down 1% in an early, low-volume Christmas Eve session, even as the S&P 500 and Dow hit record highs. After-hours, COP edged up to $91.95. Energy stocks lagged despite oil prices rising for a sixth straight session. The New York Stock Exchange will remain closed on Christmas Day.
25 December 2025
Newmont (NEM) Stock After Hours: Christmas Eve Close Snapshot, Gold Rally Tailwinds, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen Dec. 26

Newmont (NEM) Stock After Hours: Christmas Eve Close Snapshot, Gold Rally Tailwinds, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen Dec. 26

Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) ended the holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session (Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025) modestly lower and then stayed relatively calm in after-hours trading—an important “tell” as investors head into a thin-liquidity reopening on Friday, Dec. 26. Below is what moved the backdrop today, what fresh analysis and forecasts are saying, and the specific price levels and catalysts to monitor before the next U.S. opening bell. Where Newmont stock stands after the bell on Dec. 24, 2025 Newmont shares finished the abbreviated NYSE session near $104.76 at the early close (1:00 p.m. ET) and traded around $104.73 in late trading
25 December 2025

Stock Market Today

Zhongji Innolight stock slides nearly 4% into China’s Monday open — what traders watch next

Zhongji Innolight stock slides nearly 4% into China’s Monday open — what traders watch next

8 February 2026
Zhongji Innolight closed down 3.9% at 540.01 yuan in Shenzhen on Friday, with turnover at 17.91 billion yuan. The company forecast 2025 net profit of 9.8–11.8 billion yuan, up as much as 128%, citing strong demand for high-speed products. Executives said most customer orders are booked through late 2026, but flagged tight supply of some optical chips. Zhongji reports earnings March 31 after shares dropped 12% from December highs.
AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

8 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.28% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after steep losses earlier in the week. Chip stocks rallied as investors bet on continued AI data center spending by major tech firms. Nvidia rose 7.8%, Broadcom gained 7.1%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index closed up 5.7%. Markets now await macroeconomic data and Nvidia’s late-February results.
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