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AMD Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025 — China AI Chip Headlines, CES Catalyst, and Wall Street Forecasts

AMD Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025 — China AI Chip Headlines, CES Catalyst, and Wall Street Forecasts

AMD closed at $214.63 on Dec. 24, with after-hours trading near $214.68 amid light holiday volume. Investors are watching reports of a possible Alibaba order for 40,000–50,000 MI308 AI chips and AMD’s readiness to pay a 15% fee on China exports. Volatility has increased, with technical levels in focus as U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26.
Alibaba Stock (BABA) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, AI Chip Catalysts, Key Risks, and Analyst Targets

Alibaba Stock (BABA) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, AI Chip Catalysts, Key Risks, and Analyst Targets

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares (BABA) head into the Dec. 26, 2025 trading session at around $150, well below their 52-week high. U.S. markets will open for a full day, while Hong Kong markets remain closed. Investors are watching U.S.-China chip policy and China’s regulatory stance as key catalysts. Recent trading volumes have lagged the 50-day average, reflecting muted conviction.
26 December 2025
Costco Stock (COST) Before Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: Earnings Takeaways, Tariff Headwinds, Analyst Targets, and the Next Catalysts

Costco Stock (COST) Before Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: Earnings Takeaways, Tariff Headwinds, Analyst Targets, and the Next Catalysts

U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 for a full session after closing early Dec. 24 and shutting for Christmas, while federal offices remain closed. Costco shares ended Dec. 24 at $871.86, up 2%, with volume near 1.82 million, still below the 52-week high of $1,078. Thin post-holiday trading may heighten moves on analyst notes or tariff news. Costco’s Q1 FY2026 net sales rose 8.2% to $65.98 billion, with comparable sales up 6.4%.
Bank of America (BAC) Stock: What to Know Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Bank of America (BAC) Stock: What to Know Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Bank of America shares traded near a 52-week high at $56.30 ahead of a full trading session on Dec. 26, following a holiday closure. The bank pays a $0.28 per share dividend Friday. Investors remain focused on the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut to 3.50%–3.75% and upcoming Q4 earnings in January. CEO Brian Moynihan signaled stronger trading revenue and more share buybacks for the quarter.
26 December 2025
Palantir (PLTR) Stock: Key News, Earnings Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Palantir (PLTR) Stock: Key News, Earnings Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

U.S. stock markets reopen for a full session on Friday, Dec. 26, after the Christmas closure. Palantir last traded near $194, close to its recent breakout level, following a Q3 report showing $1.181 billion in revenue and $0.18 GAAP EPS. The company guided Q4 revenue above analyst estimates. Trading may be volatile due to lighter post-holiday liquidity.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets reopen Friday, Dec. 26, after the Christmas holiday. Johnson & Johnson shares last traded near $207.78, up 0.6% from the previous close, with recent sessions marked by low volume. The company faces renewed legal pressure after a Baltimore jury ordered it to pay over $1.5 billion in a talc case, with J&J planning to appeal. Over 67,000 talc-related lawsuits remain unresolved.
26 December 2025
Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA): Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA): Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. stock markets reopen for a full session on Friday, Dec. 26, after the Christmas holiday. Mastercard shares last traded at $579.45, near their 52-week high, following news of a dividend increase to $0.87 per share and a new $14 billion buyback. The company also faces fresh legal scrutiny over card fees and continues to expand into digital payments and AI-enabled commerce.
26 December 2025
Oracle Stock (ORCL) Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025: TikTok Deal Tailwinds, AI Capex Fears, and Wall Street’s Next Read

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025: TikTok Deal Tailwinds, AI Capex Fears, and Wall Street’s Next Read

Oracle shares closed at $197.49 on Dec. 24, down 43% from their 52-week high. NYSE and Nasdaq will operate normally Dec. 26, despite a federal closure order. Oracle faces scrutiny over AI data-center spending and its role in TikTok’s new U.S. joint venture, as investors weigh cash burn against contract backlog.
Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock: Key News, Catalysts, Forecasts and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock: Key News, Catalysts, Forecasts and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Eli Lilly stock last traded at $1,076.98 before the holiday break, with after-hours pricing at $1,077.97. Trading resumes Friday amid new U.S. policy moves to expand GLP-1 drug coverage and push prices lower, including a CMS model and TrumpRx pricing plan. Investors are watching for price swings as thinner holiday-week liquidity meets headline risk.
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B, BRK.A) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B, BRK.A) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares closed at $500.51 and Class A at $750,763.34 before the holiday break. Investors are watching the stock as U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26, following news that Greg Abel will become CEO on Jan. 1, 2026. The company holds record cash and continues to shift its portfolio, recently adding a stake in Alphabet and reducing Apple exposure.
26 December 2025
Tesla Stock (TSLA) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Robotaxi Momentum, Delivery Forecasts, and the Regulatory Risks Investors Are Watching

Tesla Stock (TSLA) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Robotaxi Momentum, Delivery Forecasts, and the Regulatory Risks Investors Are Watching

Tesla shares closed at $485.40 on Dec. 24, with investors watching the $500 mark as U.S. markets prepare to reopen Dec. 26. Analysts have trimmed Q4 delivery forecasts to around 415,000–435,000 vehicles, below consensus, citing weaker U.S. demand after EV tax credits ended. Tesla’s estimated U.S. sales dropped 23% year-over-year in November. Regulators are increasing scrutiny of Autopilot and FSD marketing.
Broadcom (AVGO) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, and Analyst Outlook Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, and Analyst Outlook Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Broadcom shares last traded near $350.22 ahead of the Dec. 26 U.S. market reopen, down from a Dec. 9 peak of $414.61. The company reported Q4 revenue of $18.015 billion, up 28% year over year, and guided Q1 revenue to $19.1 billion, topping consensus. Management warned gross margins may fall as AI revenue grows, citing a potential 100 basis-point decline.
Meta Stock (META) Before Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: WhatsApp AI Antitrust Pressure, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 Spending Debate

Meta Stock (META) Before Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: WhatsApp AI Antitrust Pressure, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 Spending Debate

Italy’s antitrust authority ordered Meta to suspend WhatsApp terms that could block rival AI chatbots, citing suspected abuse of dominance. Meta plans to appeal, calling the decision flawed. The stock last traded near $667.55, with regular U.S. trading set to resume Friday after the Christmas break. European regulatory pressure remains a focus for investors.
Amazon Stock (AMZN) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, AI Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch

Amazon Stock (AMZN) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, AI Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch

Amazon shares closed at $232.38 in a shortened Dec. 24 session, with after-hours quotes near $232.01 and a market cap around $2.45 trillion. Investors are watching AWS growth, AI strategy shifts, and recent leadership changes as markets reopen Friday after the Christmas break. Trading volume was light at 11.4 million shares. The stock sits about 10% below its 52-week high.
25 December 2025
Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 after the Christmas break, with Microsoft last trading near $488 and a $3.85 trillion market cap. Investors are watching Microsoft’s heavy AI and cloud spending, with Q1 cloud revenue up 26% to $49 billion and capital expenditures at $34.9 billion. Wall Street remains split on near-term margin pressure versus long-term AI growth. Microsoft 365 Copilot Business for SMBs was recently launched.
25 December 2025
Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) last traded near $315–$316 in light, pre-holiday volume. The company agreed to buy Intersect Power for $4.75 billion, targeting reliable electricity for AI and data-center growth. Investors are weighing this move alongside ongoing antitrust cases in the U.S. and Europe. GOOG and GOOGL typically trade in close alignment despite different voting rights.
25 December 2025

Stock Market Today

  • Diageo Shares Fall 22% in One Month Amid Valuation Debate
    March 20, 2026, 10:31 AM EDT. Diageo PLC (LSE:DGE) has seen a sharp 22% drop in its share price over the past month, continuing a 16% decline across three months, reflecting investor reassessment of its growth and risk outlook. The stock currently trades at £14.02, about 29% undervalued against a £19.81 fair value estimate based on forecasts including 2.7% annual revenue growth and earnings rising to $4.3 billion by 2028. However, Diageo's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 17.3, slightly above industry peers but below the fair ratio of 24.1, suggesting mixed market sentiment. Risks include changing alcohol consumption trends and emerging market volatility from regulatory and taxation pressures. Investors face a nuanced outlook balancing downside risks with potential upside from margin improvements and steady sales growth.
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