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•  26 Dec 2025
 

•   BHVN  
   
  +10.65%
•   CPNG  
   
  -0.12%
•   MU  
   
  -0.46%
•   NKE  
   
  -0.50%
•   NVDA  
   
  +0.56%

The stock markets opened relatively flat today as investors returned from the Christmas holiday, navigating a single, quiet trading day before the end of the week. The Dow slipped slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged higher, reflecting low trading volumes and the absence of major economic triggers. After a shortened trading day on Christmas Eve, which saw record highs for both the Dow and S&P 500, the markets are now in the traditional "Santa Claus rally," typically a positive period between late December and early January.

$NVDA gained 0.6% after announcing a non-exclusive AI chip licensing agreement with Groq, signaling continued leadership in the AI sector. The agreement will bring Groq founder and other engineers to NVIDIA, strengthening its position in the AI race.

$MU rose nearly 2%, closing the year with strong momentum following better-than-expected earnings and a record-high closing price of $286.68. The gains reflect rising demand for memory chips and the strong positioning in the current tech growth cycle.

$TSLA traded just below $500 after reaching $489.88 mid-December. The company faces regulatory scrutiny over the emergency door handle mechanism in its Model 3, highlighting operational risks even amid strong gains.

$BHVN dropped sharply, falling about 16% after its experimental drug BHV-7000 failed a phase 2 trial for major depression. The clinical setback underscores the high-risk nature of biotech investing.

$CPNG surged nearly 6% as a recent data security issue was resolved without customer impact, restoring investor confidence after concerns that information from 3,000 users had been compromised.

$NKE showed a modest rise of 0.1% following a regulatory disclosure that Apple CEO Tim Cook purchased $3 million in Nike shares. Cook move, as a leading independent director, signals confidence in Nike business performance.

Despite overall market gains, investors are cautious as expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts remain low, with fewer than 15% anticipating a reduction next month. Commodities like gold and silver continue to strengthen as safe-haven assets amid geopolitical tensions and a weaker U.S. dollar.

Elon Musk leads tech billionaires in 2025, with unprecedented wealth gains positioning him as a potential first trillionaire, while Bill Gates experienced a rare decline in net worth.

As the year winds down, the S&P 500 retains a technically positive structure, and sectors like energy and aerospace are showing early signs of renewed investor interest. With low macroeconomic noise expected until January, traders can focus on individual stock performance, growth opportunities, and year-end technical setups.

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