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Stock Market 30 December 2025

India’s UPI boom hits cigarette kiosks — but “cash is still king” in India

India’s UPI boom hits cigarette kiosks — but “cash is still king” in India

Cigarette and tobacco kiosks in India saw UPI transaction volumes rise more than eightfold between November 2023 and November 2025, Moneycontrol reported. Former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg warned UPI growth is slowing as cash use rebounds. Grocery payments on UPI also surged, while average ticket sizes at cigarette outlets fell to 60 rupees. Monthly UPI transactions have plateaued near 20 billion since March.
30 December 2025
Netflix stock slips as Warner seen rejecting Paramount bid; what investors are watching next

Netflix stock slips as Warner seen rejecting Paramount bid; what investors are watching next

Netflix shares slipped 0.5% to $93.70 Tuesday morning as reports said Warner Bros Discovery is expected to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion bid, keeping Netflix’s $82.7 billion deal in focus. Warner Bros Discovery shares rose 0.4%. Netflix also released a trailer for the “Stranger Things” finale, set to premiere on New Year’s Eve.
Strategy (MSTR) stock rises as bitcoin steadies after fresh $109 million purchase

Strategy (MSTR) stock rises as bitcoin steadies after fresh $109 million purchase

Strategy Inc shares rose 0.8% to $156.66 Tuesday after the company disclosed it bought 1,229 bitcoins last week for $108.8 million, funded by selling 663,450 shares. The SEC filing showed Strategy now holds 672,497 bitcoins, purchased at an average of $74,997 each. The company still has $11.7 billion available for future share sales under its at-the-market program. Bitcoin rose about 0.9% on the day.
Google stock today: Alphabet (GOOG) ticks higher as Fed minutes loom and new Gemini AI tools roll out

Google stock today: Alphabet (GOOG) ticks higher as Fed minutes loom and new Gemini AI tools roll out

Alphabet Class C shares rose 0.3% to $315.41 Tuesday morning as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes. Google announced new Gemini AI features, including video verification using SynthID watermarks. Broader indexes were flat, with SPY and QQQ little changed. Meta gained 1.8%, Microsoft edged up, and Nvidia slipped.
Nio stock jumps after CEO flags $4.3 billion Q4 vehicle-sales outlook

Nio stock jumps after CEO flags $4.3 billion Q4 vehicle-sales outlook

Nio’s U.S.-listed shares rose 4.7% Monday and were indicated higher Tuesday after CEO William Li said fourth-quarter vehicle sales should exceed 30 billion yuan. The company now expects 120,000–125,000 vehicle deliveries for the quarter, down from an earlier 150,000 target. Hong Kong-listed shares climbed 4.9%. The gains came as Wall Street’s main indexes closed lower.
Trump Media stock slides again in premarket as DJT traders digest the fusion deal

Trump Media stock slides again in premarket as DJT traders digest the fusion deal

Trump Media & Technology Group shares fell 0.8% to $13.06 in premarket trading Tuesday after a 4.4% drop Monday. The stock has swung sharply since announcing a $6 billion all-stock merger with TAE Technologies, expected to close in mid-2026. Traders await SEC filings and details on the deal’s timing. Monday’s session saw 8.9 million shares trade in a $13.13–$13.65 range.
30 December 2025
Palantir stock slips today as Fed minutes loom and AI-linked tech cools

Palantir stock slips today as Fed minutes loom and AI-linked tech cools

Palantir shares fell 0.7% to $182.91 in early Tuesday trading as investors trimmed exposure to AI-linked software stocks. The drop followed a 2.4% decline Monday amid broader tech weakness. Markets remain focused on upcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes for direction in a thin year-end week. CEO Alex Karp’s nontraditional hiring push drew renewed attention after a report on the company’s paid fellowship for high school graduates.
Zenas BioPharma (ZBIO) stock steadies in premarket after 8% slide as INDIGO trial timing stays in focus

Zenas BioPharma (ZBIO) stock steadies in premarket after 8% slide as INDIGO trial timing stays in focus

Zenas BioPharma shares were unchanged at $39.05 in premarket trading Tuesday after falling 8.1% Monday. The stock is down about 12% from its December 24 high as investors await Phase 3 INDIGO trial results expected around year-end. Monday’s session saw shares dip to $38.96 before closing at $39.05. Technical support is near $37.78, with resistance just above $41.
30 December 2025
Gold price today rebounds after Monday plunge; Newmont stock, GLD ETF rise

Gold price today rebounds after Monday plunge; Newmont stock, GLD ETF rise

Spot gold rebounded to $4,380 an ounce Tuesday morning after Monday’s sharp selloff, up about 0.9% on the day, JM Bullion data showed. Newmont rose 0.6% and SPDR Gold Shares gained 0.5%. Investors are awaiting the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes for signals on 2026 rate cuts. China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled in November to 16.16 metric tons.
S&P 500 flatlines into year-end as Fed minutes loom; Meta’s AI buy, Boeing contract in focus

S&P 500 flatlines into year-end as Fed minutes loom; Meta’s AI buy, Boeing contract in focus

Wall Street’s main indexes opened slightly lower Tuesday, with the Dow down 27 points after tech stocks dragged markets in the previous session. Gold and silver rebounded following a margin hike that triggered a sharp drop Monday. Meta rose 1% after announcing a $2–3 billion AI startup deal. Investors await Fed minutes for signals on 2026 rate policy.
Dow Jones today: DJIA slips as Fed minutes loom after Chicago PMI surprise

Dow Jones today: DJIA slips as Fed minutes loom after Chicago PMI surprise

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 91 points, or 0.2%, to 48,370.86 in early trading Tuesday after a tech-led drop the previous session. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes at 2 p.m. ET. The Chicago PMI rose to 39.8, beating forecasts but still indicating contraction. Boeing gained attention after securing an $8.6 billion Pentagon contract for F-15s.
30 December 2025

Stock Market Today

  • Hycroft Mining (HYMC) Faces Share Price Drop Amid High Price-to-Book Ratio
    March 22, 2026, 10:38 AM EDT. Hycroft Mining Holding (HYMC) shares fell 6.9% last week and 27% over the past month, sliding to US$30.00 amid mounting concerns. Despite a net loss of US$40.7 million and no current revenue, the stock holds a high price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 12.8 times, suggesting strong investor bets on future growth rather than present earnings. This valuation is low compared to peer gold producers averaging 47.2x but significantly exceeds the broader US Metals and Mining industry average of 2.1x. The mix of recent price weakness and prior gains reflects market division, amid risks tied to single-asset exposure and execution uncertainty. At a market value near US$2.7 billion, Hycroft's outlook remains a key focus for investors assessing potential returns against possible setbacks.
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