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Stock Market 25 December 2025

Utilities Stocks Outlook 2026: AI Data Centers, Fed Rate Cuts and Rising Power Bills Put the Sector Back in Focus

Utilities Stocks Outlook 2026: AI Data Centers, Fed Rate Cuts and Rising Power Bills Put the Sector Back in Focus

U.S. utilities stocks end 2025 under scrutiny as electricity bills rise and grid operators warn of supply shortfalls. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) shows a forward P/E of about 19.6 and yield near 2.7%, with NextEra Energy as its largest holding. Power demand is set to hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, fueled by data centers and electrification. Investors are watching which companies can grow without sparking political backlash.
25 December 2025
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Real Estate Stocks Outlook 2026: REITs, Homebuilders and Property Shares Enter a New Rate Regime After December’s Fed Cut

Real Estate Stocks Outlook 2026: REITs, Homebuilders and Property Shares Enter a New Rate Regime After December’s Fed Cut

The average U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.18% as of December 24, 2025, according to Freddie Mac, down from 6.85% a year earlier. The Federal Reserve cut rates earlier in December and projects a policy rate of 3.4% by end-2026. Housing affordability remains tight, and commercial real estate fundamentals vary by property type. Forecasters see 2026 mortgage rates between 5.77% and 6.18%.
25 December 2025
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Basic Materials Stocks on Dec. 25, 2025: Copper at Record Highs, Steel Trade Frictions, and the 2026 Outlook for Metals, Mining, and Chemicals

Basic Materials Stocks on Dec. 25, 2025: Copper at Record Highs, Steel Trade Frictions, and the 2026 Outlook for Metals, Mining, and Chemicals

Copper surged above $12,000 per tonne, hitting record highs amid tariff concerns and supply disruptions. U.S. markets remained closed for Christmas, with light trading expected to continue through the week. Materials stocks lagged, down about 0.32% in a holiday-thin session, while Financials led gains. Asian markets traded mixed; China shares rose, Japan’s Nikkei edged up, and oil prices slipped.
25 December 2025
Industrials Stocks Outlook 2026: Today’s News, Forecasts, and Key Catalysts Shaping Industrial Stocks on Dec. 25, 2025

Industrials Stocks Outlook 2026: Today’s News, Forecasts, and Key Catalysts Shaping Industrial Stocks on Dec. 25, 2025

The Dow and S&P 500 closed at record highs in a shortened session Dec. 24 before U.S. markets shut for Christmas. Industrials stocks remain in focus as investors weigh Fed rate cut expectations, mixed manufacturing data, and ongoing investment in defense and AI-driven infrastructure. Trading volumes were thin ahead of the holiday. The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points on Dec. 10.
25 December 2025
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Technology Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Move, Apple’s China Signal, and the 2026 Tech Stock Forecast Wall Street Is Debating

Technology Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Move, Apple’s China Signal, and the 2026 Tech Stock Forecast Wall Street Is Debating

Nvidia has licensed inference chip technology from startup Groq and will hire Groq’s CEO Jonathan Ross and other senior staff. U.S. equity markets are closed for Christmas after the Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs in a thinly traded Dec. 24 session. Tech stocks remain in focus as investors assess AI sector leadership and 2026 growth forecasts. Asian markets were mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei rising.
25 December 2025
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Cloud Computing Stocks Outlook 2026: The Biggest Winners, Risks, and Fresh Analyst Calls as AI Supercharges the Cloud (Dec. 25, 2025)

Cloud Computing Stocks Outlook 2026: The Biggest Winners, Risks, and Fresh Analyst Calls as AI Supercharges the Cloud (Dec. 25, 2025)

Global cloud infrastructure spending reached $102.6 billion in Q3 2025, up 25% from a year earlier, with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud taking 66% of the market. Tech firms issued $428.3 billion in bonds in 2025 to fund AI and cloud expansion, while credit markets show rising caution. AWS posted 20% revenue growth, Azure 40%, and Google Cloud 36% for the quarter.
25 December 2025
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Data Center Stocks in 2025: AI Capex Forecasts, Power Constraints, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025)

Data Center Stocks in 2025: AI Capex Forecasts, Power Constraints, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025)

U.S. markets are closed for Christmas after an early close on December 24. Microsoft plans a $400 million data center near San Antonio, with completion expected by 2028, according to local reports. Goldman Sachs projects AI companies may invest over $500 billion in 2026, as power demand from data centers drives new records, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
25 December 2025
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Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Latest Updates, Skywatching Forecast, and What Scientists Expect Next

Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Latest Updates, Skywatching Forecast, and What Scientists Expect Next

Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar object, is receding from Earth after its closest approach on Dec. 19, 2025, at 1.8 AU. As of Dec. 25, it sits in Leo, about 1.814 AU from Earth and 2.463 AU from the Sun, moving away at 9.56 km/s. NASA and ESA spacecraft continue to monitor its dust jets and spectra. The comet remains too faint for naked-eye viewing but is accessible to telescopes.
25 December 2025
Quantum Computing Stocks on Dec. 25, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook for IonQ, D-Wave, Rigetti and QUBT

Quantum Computing Stocks on Dec. 25, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook for IonQ, D-Wave, Rigetti and QUBT

U.S. stock markets were closed Dec. 25, but short interest in quantum computing stocks remained high. D-Wave Quantum’s short interest rose to 41.81 million shares, or 12.12% of float, up 3.95% from the last report. Rigetti Computing’s short interest fell slightly to 43.49 million shares, or 13.24% of float. Investors are watching institutional moves and new research forecasts as volatility persists.
25 December 2025
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Rare Metals Stocks on Dec. 25, 2025: Rare Earth and Antimony Shares in Focus as China Addresses Magnet Export Controls and 2026 Forecasts

Rare Metals Stocks on Dec. 25, 2025: Rare Earth and Antimony Shares in Focus as China Addresses Magnet Export Controls and 2026 Forecasts

China’s Commerce Ministry said Dec. 25 it will “actively promote and facilitate compliant trade” on rare-earth magnet exports but gave no sign of easing export curbs. Investors remain focused on supply security as U.S. and Chinese policy moves continue to drive sharp swings in rare metals stocks. The U.S. Geological Survey flagged elevated risks in key minerals including gallium and tungsten.
25 December 2025
Big Tech Stocks on December 25, 2025: Magnificent Seven News, AI Forecasts, and What Wall Street Is Watching for 2026

Big Tech Stocks on December 25, 2025: Magnificent Seven News, AI Forecasts, and What Wall Street Is Watching for 2026

Nvidia will license Groq technology and hire Groq executives to boost its AI inference capabilities, Reuters reports. Apple saw foreign-branded phone shipments in China jump 128% year-on-year in November. Alphabet is acquiring a power infrastructure firm to support AI growth. European regulators are intensifying scrutiny of Big Tech amid rising transatlantic tensions.
25 December 2025
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EV Stocks News Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Tesla Robotaxi Hype, EV Demand Forecasts, and New Catalysts in Asia

EV Stocks News Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Tesla Robotaxi Hype, EV Demand Forecasts, and New Catalysts in Asia

EV stocks drew attention Dec. 25 despite U.S. market closures, with Tesla’s robotaxi plans and Lucid’s liquidity moves in focus. Analysts flagged 2026 as a test year for execution amid waning incentives and tougher funding. Tesla’s valuation is shifting toward autonomy and AI, while Lucid faces pressure at all-time lows. Asian battery and storage deals also contributed to the day’s headlines.
25 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec 25, 2025): Nvidia–Groq Deal, Micron’s HBM Boom, Intel Foundry Questions, and 2026 Forecasts

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec 25, 2025): Nvidia–Groq Deal, Micron’s HBM Boom, Intel Foundry Questions, and 2026 Forecasts

Nvidia signed a non-exclusive inference licensing deal with Groq, hiring its founder and president as Groq names a new CEO. Intel’s foundry business faces scrutiny after Nvidia halted evaluation of its 18A process. Micron raised its 2026 capex forecast, citing tight AI memory supply. Equipment spending projections rose again as investors track U.S.–China policy risks and possible Nvidia shipments to China.
25 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Meta’s WhatsApp Probe, and the 2026 AI Spending Forecasts Moving Markets

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Meta’s WhatsApp Probe, and the 2026 AI Spending Forecasts Moving Markets

Nvidia has agreed to license inference chip technology from Groq and hire key Groq executives, signaling a shift in the AI chip market. Italy’s antitrust authority ordered Meta to halt WhatsApp terms that could block rival AI chatbots. U.S. markets are closed for Christmas after the Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs. Investors are watching whether AI-related corporate earnings can keep pace with infrastructure spending.
25 December 2025
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Costco Stock (COST) After Hours Today: Analyst Upgrade, Price Targets, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Costco Stock (COST) After Hours Today: Analyst Upgrade, Price Targets, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. equity markets remained closed Thursday, Dec. 25, for Christmas. Costco shares last traded at $871.86, up 2% in a shortened Dec. 24 session, with after-hours pricing at $872.50. Northcoast Research upgraded Costco to Strong Buy with a $1,100 target. Wall Street’s average 12-month target stands at $1,054, with a range from $769 to $1,225.
25 December 2025
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Bank of America Stock (BAC) After Hours Today (Dec. 25, 2025): What to Know Before the Market Opens Tomorrow

Bank of America Stock (BAC) After Hours Today (Dec. 25, 2025): What to Know Before the Market Opens Tomorrow

Bank of America closed at $56.25 in Wednesday’s early session before U.S. markets shut for Christmas. No trading occurred Thursday, and futures reopen Thursday night ahead of a full session Friday. BAC sits near its 52-week high of $56.50, with thin holiday liquidity expected. Analyst reports circulated Thursday, but no major news broke during the market holiday.
25 December 2025
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  • HSBC Raises Exxon Mobil Price Target to $158, Maintains Hold Rating
    March 20, 2026, 8:39 AM EDT. HSBC boosted Exxon Mobil's (NYSE:XOM) target price from $135 to $158 on Friday, signaling a slight downside of 0.12% from current levels but maintaining a "hold" rating. Other firms like Piper Sandler and Bank of America also lifted price targets, some adopting "overweight" or "neutral" ratings. Exxon Mobil's stock trades near its 12-month high of $160.45, with a market cap of $659 billion. The company reported Q4 earnings of $1.71 per share, beating estimates, but revenue slipped 1.3% year-on-year. Analysts forecast 7.43 earnings per share for the full fiscal year. Insider selling was noted, with VP Darrin Talley offloading 5,000 shares at $139.75. The consensus across 19 analysts places Exxon Mobil at an average price target of $148.89, reflecting cautious optimism amid mixed views.
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