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Stock Market News 23 December 2025

ZIM Stock News Today: Buyout Bids, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Freight-Rate Risks for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE: ZIM)

ZIM Stock News Today: Buyout Bids, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Freight-Rate Risks for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE: ZIM)

ZIM Integrated Shipping shares traded near $19.88 Tuesday after the board confirmed it received multiple buyout proposals and is evaluating them. The board rejected a revised management-led bid involving CEO Eli Glickman, calling it too low. Any sale would require shareholder and Israeli government approval. The board said no further updates will be provided until a deal or review conclusion.
23 December 2025
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Virgin Galactic Stock (SPCE) Today: News, Forecasts, and Analysis for Dec. 23, 2025

Virgin Galactic Stock (SPCE) Today: News, Forecasts, and Analysis for Dec. 23, 2025

Virgin Galactic shares closed at $3.70 on Dec. 22, 2025, up 5.71% after a five-day rally, but remain 45% below their 52-week high. The late-December surge followed a 16% drop on Dec. 9, when the company announced a debt-and-equity restructuring, including retiring $355 million in convertible notes and issuing new secured debt and equity-linked instruments. Elevated trading volume accompanied the moves.
23 December 2025
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DJT Stock News (Dec. 23, 2025): Trump Media Whiplash Continues After TAE Fusion Merger Surge—What Investors Are Watching Next

DJT Stock News (Dec. 23, 2025): Trump Media Whiplash Continues After TAE Fusion Merger Surge—What Investors Are Watching Next

Trump Media & Technology Group shares fell 10.44% to $14.41 at Monday’s close after surging 41.93% Thursday and 8.28% Friday on news of a planned $6 billion all-stock merger with fusion firm TAE Technologies. The deal would split ownership about evenly between TMTG and TAE shareholders and is expected to close in mid-2026, pending approvals. DJT remains down roughly 53% for the year.
23 December 2025
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IonQ Stock (IONQ) Surges as Wall Street Turns Bullish: Today’s News, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 23, 2025)

IonQ Stock (IONQ) Surges as Wall Street Turns Bullish: Today’s News, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 23, 2025)

IonQ shares jumped 11.1% to close at $53.86 on Dec. 22, with trading volume near 28.6 million. The surge followed a series of positive analyst initiations, including Jefferies (Buy, $100 target), Wedbush (Outperform, $60), and Mizuho (Outperform, $90). Major firms like JPMorgan and Evercore ISI also launched coverage, fueling renewed interest and volatility in quantum stocks.
23 December 2025
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Novo Nordisk (NVO) Stock Jumps After FDA Approves Wegovy Pill: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Catalysts (23 December 2025)

Novo Nordisk (NVO) Stock Jumps After FDA Approves Wegovy Pill: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Catalysts (23 December 2025)

The FDA approved Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy pill for chronic weight management in the U.S., marking the first oral GLP-1 agonist cleared for this use. Shares jumped on the news, lifting European healthcare stocks. The company reported 16.6% mean weight loss in trials when taken as prescribed. Novo plans to launch the pill in the U.S. in early January 2026.
23 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 23, 2025): China’s AI Surge, Big Tech’s Power Grab, and New Red Flags for Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon and More

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 23, 2025): China’s AI Surge, Big Tech’s Power Grab, and New Red Flags for Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon and More

Goldman Sachs estimates major AI firms spent nearly $400 billion on AI-related capital expenditures in 2025, with projections reaching $530 billion in 2026. Taiwan reported November export orders up 39.5% year over year, driven by AI demand. ByteDance plans $22 billion in AI infrastructure spending for 2026. Trade policy and geopolitical risks remain.
23 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025): S&P 500 Near Record as Tech Rebound Holds, GDP and Consumer Confidence in Focus

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025): S&P 500 Near Record as Tech Rebound Holds, GDP and Consumer Confidence in Focus

The S&P 500 closed Monday at 6,878.49, just shy of its record, as tech stocks and financials led broad gains across Wall Street. The Dow rose 227.79 points to 48,362.68, and the Nasdaq added 121.21 to 23,428.83. Trading remains thin ahead of key economic reports, with futures steady early Tuesday. The CBOE Volatility Index fell to 14.08, its lowest since mid-December.
23 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today: DJIA Holds Near Record as Wall Street Eyes Delayed GDP Data in Holiday-Shortened Week (Dec. 23, 2025)

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Holds Near Record as Wall Street Eyes Delayed GDP Data in Holiday-Shortened Week (Dec. 23, 2025)

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 227.79 points to 48,362.68 on Monday, with volatility near year lows. Markets await the delayed release of U.S. third-quarter GDP and corporate profits at 8:30 a.m. ET Tuesday, after a 43-day government shutdown. Economists expect 3.2%–3.3% annualized growth, down from the prior quarter. Additional data on consumer confidence, durable goods, and industrial production are also due.
23 December 2025
Glencore plc Stock News and Forecast (GLEN.L): Share Price Holds Near 390p as Copper, Cobalt and Deal-Making Shape the 2026 Outlook

Glencore plc Stock News and Forecast (GLEN.L): Share Price Holds Near 390p as Copper, Cobalt and Deal-Making Shape the 2026 Outlook

Glencore shares traded at 389p in London on 23 December, near their 52-week high of 398.80p. The company agreed to acquire a majority stake in Dutch fuel supplier FincoEnergies, aiming to expand in Northwest Europe’s fuel and biofuels markets. The deal awaits EU antitrust approval and is expected to close in Q2 2026. Glencore also outlined plans to boost copper production to 1 million tonnes by 2028.
23 December 2025
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Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Stock (RR.L) Today: Share Price, £200m Buyback, Analyst Forecasts and What to Watch Next (23 December 2025)

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Stock (RR.L) Today: Share Price, £200m Buyback, Analyst Forecasts and What to Watch Next (23 December 2025)

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,154.5p on 23 December 2025, near the top of their 52-week range, giving the group a market cap of about £95.8 billion. The company announced a £200 million interim share buyback starting 2 January 2026, following a £1 billion buyback completed in November. No new regulatory news was issued that day. Full-year results are due 26 February 2026.
23 December 2025
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NatWest Group Plc Stock (NWG) Hits New 52-Week High as Buyback Continues: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts

NatWest Group Plc Stock (NWG) Hits New 52-Week High as Buyback Continues: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts

NatWest Group shares hit a 52-week high of 648.80p in London trading on December 23, up about 62% over the past year. The company disclosed it bought back 882,353 shares on December 22 at an average price of 643.06p as part of its ongoing £750 million repurchase program. The rally comes despite the Bank of England cutting rates to 3.75% and increased mortgage competition.
23 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock on Dec. 23, 2025: Share Price, New CEO Meg O’Neill, Castrol Sale Talks, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Outlook

BP PLC Stock on Dec. 23, 2025: Share Price, New CEO Meg O’Neill, Castrol Sale Talks, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Outlook

BP named Meg O’Neill as CEO after Murray Auchincloss stepped down Dec. 18, with Carol Howle as interim chief. BP shares traded at 424p in London and $34.14 in New York as of Dec. 23. Investors are watching for signs the leadership change will bring steadier returns, amid ongoing divestments and renewed takeover speculation.
23 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (23 December 2025): FTSE 100 Faces Thin Holiday Trading as Gold Hits Fresh Records and Investors Watch US Data

UK Stock Market Today (23 December 2025): FTSE 100 Faces Thin Holiday Trading as Gold Hits Fresh Records and Investors Watch US Data

London’s stock market heads into Tuesday, 23 December 2025, with traders bracing for a quiet session shaped by holiday-thinned liquidity, big moves in precious metals, and a final batch of key U.S. economic releases before Christmas. Early indications from futures markets point to a muted open for the FTSE 100 after Monday’s pullback, with sentiment split between supportive global risk appetite and persistent concerns about the UK’s slowing growth backdrop. lse.co.uk+2Proactiveinvestors NA+2 UK stocks in early trade: FTSE 100 expected near flat after Monday dip Market pricing ahead of the London open suggested a small move lower for the UK’s
23 December 2025
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Unilever PLC Stock (ULVR, NYSE: UL): Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook as the Magnum Spin-Off Reshapes the Group (Dec. 23, 2025)

Unilever PLC Stock (ULVR, NYSE: UL): Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook as the Magnum Spin-Off Reshapes the Group (Dec. 23, 2025)

Unilever completed the demerger of its ice cream business into The Magnum Ice Cream Company and executed a share consolidation on Dec. 9, 2025. London-listed shares closed at £48.41 on Dec. 22, down 1% from the previous session and below the £55.42 high set on Dec. 19. The recent share price jump partly reflects the mechanical impact of the consolidation, not underlying value changes. Unilever retains a 19.9% stake in TMICC.
23 December 2025
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Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO.L) Hits a 52-Week High: What’s Driving the Rally, 2026 Guidance, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO.L) Hits a 52-Week High: What’s Driving the Rally, 2026 Guidance, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Rio Tinto shares hit a 52-week high of 5,947p in London on December 22, 2025, trading near 5,931p with a market cap of £96.37 billion. The move follows higher metals prices and company updates on strategy, including plans for $5–10 billion in divestments and a focus on copper growth. CEO Simon Trott announced $650 million in annual productivity gains, with $370 million already realized.
23 December 2025
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RELX PLC Stock (LSE: REL, NYSE: RELX): Buyback Update, 2026 Results Date, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (23 Dec 2025)

RELX PLC Stock (LSE: REL, NYSE: RELX): Buyback Update, 2026 Results Date, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (23 Dec 2025)

RELX PLC completed its 2025 share buyback, purchasing 39.5 million shares for £1.5 billion, and announced a new £250 million buyback to run from 2 January to 6 February 2026. The company cancelled 55 million treasury shares, leaving 1.82 billion shares outstanding. RELX shares last traded at 3,046p in London and $40–$41 on the NYSE ADR line.
23 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A stock price: two dates traders can’t ignore after Friday’s drop

Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A stock price: two dates traders can’t ignore after Friday’s drop

8 February 2026
Hua Hong Semiconductor’s Shanghai-listed shares fell 0.6% to 130.26 yuan Friday, down 16% for the week. Shareholders will vote Feb. 10 on an acquisition and share issuance plan, with a board meeting set for Feb. 12 to review unaudited quarterly results. The company aims to buy nearly all of Shanghai Huali Microelectronics for 8.27 billion yuan, funded by new shares and a private placement.
First Solar stock price slides into next week as Tesla ramps solar hiring; earnings due Feb. 24

First Solar stock price slides into next week as Tesla ramps solar hiring; earnings due Feb. 24

8 February 2026
First Solar shares fell 6.7% to $218.73 Friday, trading over double their 50-day average volume as the broader market rallied. Tesla announced hiring tied to Elon Musk’s 100-gigawatt U.S. solar manufacturing goal. First Solar will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results and 2026 guidance on Feb. 24. Policy changes and competitive moves have heightened volatility in the U.S. solar sector.
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