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Stock Market 21 December 2025

ASX 200 Week Ahead: RBA Minutes, US GDP and Thin Christmas Trading in Focus for Australian Shares

ASX 200 Week Ahead: RBA Minutes, US GDP and Thin Christmas Trading in Focus for Australian Shares

Australia’s ASX 200 closed Friday in the low-to-mid 8,620s, up about 0.5% on the day but down for the week, as gains in banks and tech offset weakness in energy and health care. The market faces a shortened, thinly traded week ahead, with the ASX shutting early on Dec. 24 and closed for Christmas and Boxing Day. RBA minutes on Tuesday could trigger volatility amid low liquidity.
21 December 2025
US Stock Market Week Ahead: Santa Rally Window, Q3 GDP Catch‑Up Data, and Fed Rate Bets Put Wall Street on Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

US Stock Market Week Ahead: Santa Rally Window, Q3 GDP Catch‑Up Data, and Fed Rate Bets Put Wall Street on Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

The S&P 500 rose 0.88% to 6,834.50 and the Nasdaq gained 1.31% to 23,307.62 on Friday, Dec. 19, capping a volatile week driven by renewed interest in AI stocks. Year-to-date, the S&P 500 is up 16.2% and the Nasdaq 20.7%. Investors await delayed U.S. economic data and signals from the Federal Reserve as thin holiday trading heightens volatility.
21 December 2025
Shenzhen Stock Exchange Outlook (Dec 21, 2025): ChiNext Resilience, Index Reshuffle Toward AI, and 2026 Forecasts Investors Are Watching

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Outlook (Dec 21, 2025): ChiNext Resilience, Index Reshuffle Toward AI, and 2026 Forecasts Investors Are Watching

The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13,140.21 and the ChiNext Index at 3,122.24 on Friday, December 19, with combined Shanghai-Shenzhen turnover reaching 1.73 trillion yuan. Key Shenzhen indices underwent constituent changes effective December 15, reshaping benchmarks as the exchange enters the final trading week of 2025. Tech and AI-linked shares remained active amid flat weekly performance.
21 December 2025
Shanghai Stock Exchange Update (Dec. 21, 2025): Shanghai Composite Near 3,900 as Policy Watch Meets STAR Market AI-IPO Boom

Shanghai Stock Exchange Update (Dec. 21, 2025): Shanghai Composite Near 3,900 as Policy Watch Meets STAR Market AI-IPO Boom

The Shanghai Composite Index closed Friday up 0.36% at 3,890.45, ending the week flat amid subdued trading and an earnings lull. November data showed industrial output growth slowed to 4.8% and retail sales rose just 1.3%, the weakest since late 2022. Property investment fell 15.9% year-to-date. The World Bank forecasts China’s 2025 growth at 4.9%, with further cooling expected in 2026.
21 December 2025
Tokyo Stock Exchange Outlook (Dec. 21, 2025): Nikkei 225 Futures Jump After BOJ Hike as IPOs, New TOPIX Indices and AI Tools Shape 2026

Tokyo Stock Exchange Outlook (Dec. 21, 2025): Nikkei 225 Futures Jump After BOJ Hike as IPOs, New TOPIX Indices and AI Tools Shape 2026

Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed up about 1% Friday after a tech rebound, despite higher bond yields following the Bank of Japan’s rate hike to 0.75%. Yen-denominated Nikkei futures traded above Friday’s close on Sunday, signaling continued risk appetite. The index had dropped 1.03% Thursday amid renewed doubts over AI and data-center spending. Markets remain volatile as traders weigh AI enthusiasm against rising rates.
London Stock Exchange Update (Dec. 21, 2025): FTSE 100 Near Record, IPO Pipeline Signals a 2026 Test, and LSEG Leans Into AI

London Stock Exchange Update (Dec. 21, 2025): FTSE 100 Near Record, IPO Pipeline Signals a 2026 Test, and LSEG Leans Into AI

The FTSE 100 closed the week of Dec. 19 up 2.6%, rising about 21% year-to-date and nearing the 10,000 mark, outpacing the S&P 500. The Bank of England cut rates to 3.75% on Dec. 18 after inflation dropped to 3.2% in November, lifting homebuilder and bank shares. London’s IPO market remains subdued despite reforms, while LSEG is expanding into financial data and AI partnerships.
Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Hits Record Close After $816M Space Force Deal as Electron Wraps 2025 With 21 Successful Launches

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Hits Record Close After $816M Space Force Deal as Electron Wraps 2025 With 21 Successful Launches

Rocket Lab shares closed at a record $70.52 on Friday after announcing an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile warning satellites. The company also reported 21 successful Electron launches in 2025. The SDA expects the satellites to launch in 2029 as part of a $3.5 billion program with four suppliers. Rocket Lab says this is its largest contract to date.
Micron Technology (MU) Stock News and Forecasts on Dec. 21, 2025: Record Earnings, HBM “Sold Out,” and Wall Street’s New Price Targets

Micron Technology (MU) Stock News and Forecasts on Dec. 21, 2025: Record Earnings, HBM “Sold Out,” and Wall Street’s New Price Targets

Micron shares closed at $265.92 after reporting record fiscal Q1 2026 revenue of $13.64 billion and GAAP EPS of $4.60. The company forecast another strong quarter, citing surging demand for high-bandwidth memory in AI data centers and tight global supply. Management described the current market as a “memory supercycle.” The board declared a $0.115 per share dividend, payable Jan. 14.
GlobalFoundries Stock (GFS) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Setup (Dec. 21, 2025)

GlobalFoundries Stock (GFS) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Setup (Dec. 21, 2025)

GlobalFoundries shares closed at $36.63 Friday, with trading volume surging as the company announced a new CFO and a partnership with onsemi to develop gallium nitride power devices. The stock remains in the middle of its 52-week range and has lagged the broader semiconductor sector over the past year. Investors are watching new moves in power infrastructure and silicon photonics.
Recursion Pharmaceuticals RXRX Stock News and Forecasts on December 21 2025

Recursion Pharmaceuticals RXRX Stock News and Forecasts on December 21 2025

Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX) closed at $4.26 on December 19, 2025, with a market cap of about $2.1 billion after releasing Phase 1b/2 data for REC‑4881 in familial adenomatous polyposis. The trial showed a median 43% reduction in polyp burden at 13 weeks and 53% at 25 weeks. REC‑4881 has Fast Track and Orphan Drug status from the FDA and EU. Trading volume was heavy, with sentiment split on commercialization prospects.
CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) News and Forecasts on Dec. 21, 2025: Citi’s “Buy” Call, DOE Genesis Mission, and the 2026 Outlook

CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) News and Forecasts on Dec. 21, 2025: Citi’s “Buy” Call, DOE Genesis Mission, and the 2026 Outlook

CoreWeave shares closed at $83.00 Friday, up 22.6% after Citigroup resumed coverage with a Buy rating and a lower $135 price target, citing high risk. Earlier this month, CoreWeave priced a $2.25 billion convertible notes deal. The company also joined the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission as a collaborator.
Apple Stock (AAPL) News and Forecasts for Dec. 21, 2025: App Store Rule Shifts, AI Catalysts, and Wall Street Price Targets

Apple Stock (AAPL) News and Forecasts for Dec. 21, 2025: App Store Rule Shifts, AI Catalysts, and Wall Street Price Targets

Apple shares hovered near $273.67 on Dec. 21, 2025, below the 52-week high of $288.62. Apple confirmed it will allow alternative app stores and payment options in Japan to comply with new regulations. The company outlined reduced commissions and new fees for developers. Investors are watching regulatory changes and AI product updates into 2026.
Pfizer Stock (PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook, and Pipeline Catalysts (Updated Dec. 21, 2025)

Pfizer Stock (PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook, and Pipeline Catalysts (Updated Dec. 21, 2025)

Pfizer shares closed at $25.19 on Dec. 19, down 4.7% from earlier in the week after the company issued 2026 guidance projecting flat or lower reported results. The company expects 2026 revenue of $59.5–$62.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.80–$3.00, citing lower COVID product sales and loss of exclusivity. Market cap stands near $114 billion.
Ferrovial SE Stock (NASDAQ: FER) Outlook: Nasdaq-100 Entry, €800 Million Buyback and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 21, 2025)

Ferrovial SE Stock (NASDAQ: FER) Outlook: Nasdaq-100 Entry, €800 Million Buyback and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 21, 2025)

Ferrovial SE will join the Nasdaq-100 before U.S. markets open on Monday, December 22, 2025, becoming the first IBEX 35 company to do so. The stock last traded at $66.39 ahead of the index change. Ferrovial also announced an €800 million share buyback and a holiday cash dividend. Index inclusion is expected to drive trading volume as funds adjust holdings.
21 December 2025
Tesla Stock (TSLA) News on Dec. 21, 2025: Musk Pay Package Restored, Robotaxi Hiring Accelerates, and Wall Street Forecasts Split

Tesla Stock (TSLA) News on Dec. 21, 2025: Musk Pay Package Restored, Robotaxi Hiring Accelerates, and Wall Street Forecasts Split

Tesla shares closed near $481 on Friday, close to a 52-week high, as investors weighed governance and regulatory risks beyond electric vehicle sales. The Delaware Supreme Court reinstated Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package, now valued at about $139 billion, reversing a prior ruling. The package could boost Musk’s stake from 12.4% to 18.1% if fully exercised. U.S. markets are closed Sunday.
Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today — Dec. 21, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Battle, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Watch Next

Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today — Dec. 21, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Battle, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Watch Next

Netflix last closed at $94.39 per share on Dec. 21, 2025, following a 10-for-1 stock split, giving it a market cap of about $431 billion. The company agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery—including HBO and HBO Max—for $82.7 billion, while Paramount Skydance made a rival $30-per-share bid. Warner’s board recommended shareholders back Netflix’s offer. Regulatory scrutiny is expected.
Intel Stock (INTC) Today: Nvidia’s $5B Investment Clearance, High-NA EUV Milestone, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook

Intel Stock (INTC) Today: Nvidia’s $5B Investment Clearance, High-NA EUV Milestone, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook

Intel shares closed at $36.82 on Friday, up 1.49% but well below this month’s $44.02 high. The U.S. FTC cleared Nvidia’s planned $5 billion investment in Intel, removing a key regulatory hurdle. Intel also completed installation of ASML’s Twinscan EXE:5200B, marking a manufacturing milestone. The stock is up about 81% year-to-date.
Denison Mines Corp Stock (DNN): Latest News, Forecasts and Catalysts as Wheeler River Permitting Nears the Finish Line (21.12.2025)

Denison Mines Corp Stock (DNN): Latest News, Forecasts and Catalysts as Wheeler River Permitting Nears the Finish Line (21.12.2025)

Denison Mines closed a joint venture deal with Skyharbour Resources, forming four uranium exploration partnerships near its Wheeler River project in Saskatchewan. Denison shares rose 6.6% to $2.74 on December 19, with trading volume hitting 79 million. The company also signed new Indigenous benefit agreements and advanced in a federal public-hearing process.
Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) Stock: Fusion Merger Shockwave, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 21, 2025

Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) Stock: Fusion Merger Shockwave, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 21, 2025

Trump Media & Technology Group agreed to merge with nuclear fusion firm TAE Technologies in an all-stock deal valued at over $6 billion. DJT shares surged from $10.47 to $16.09 over two days on heavy volume following the announcement. The companies expect to close the deal by mid-2026, pending shareholder approval. Trump Media will provide TAE with at least $200 million in near-term funding.
21 December 2025

Stock Market Today

  • ASE Technology Officer Wei Chen-Yen Reports 366K Share Stake
    March 18, 2026, 2:51 PM EDT. Wei Chen-Yen, an officer at ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd., reported ownership of 366,115 ordinary shares in the company on March 18, 2026. The filing was made through SEC Form 3, an initial statement of beneficial ownership required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to disclose insiders' stock holdings. Wei holds the additional role of Chairman at USI Co. Ltd. This disclosure signals a significant personal investment in ASE Technology amid ongoing market developments, underscoring insider confidence in the company's prospects.
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