Stock Market News·2025-12-26 11:07Market Performance - On December 24, 2025, U.S. stocks reached record highs, with the S&P 500 closing at 6,932.05, up 22.26 points (0.3%), the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 48,731.16, up 288.75 points (0.6%), and the Nasdaq Composite at 23,613.31, up 51.46 points (0.2%) [2] - This performance marked the third consecutive year of double-digit percentage gains, driven by optimism surrounding artificial intelligence, anticipated interest rate cuts, and sustained economic growth despite recession fears [2] Economic Insights - The U.S. economy expanded at a robust annual pace of 4.3% in Q3 2025, exceeding economists' expectations, supported by a healthy labor market and falling unemployment claims [4] - Consumer confidence has dipped to its lowest level since April due to concerns over high prices, while Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation increased to 2.8%, presenting challenges for the Federal Reserve [4] Corporate News - Novo Nordisk A/S saw a 7.3% increase in shares following FDA approval of its GLP-1 pill for treating obesity [6] - Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. experienced a 0.3% rise in stock due to U.S. government plans for a new class of battleships [10] - ServiceNow Inc. shares fell 1.5% after announcing the acquisition of cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion [10] - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. surged 5.8% as its board evaluates potential acquisitions [10] - Marvell Technology Inc. gained 3.4% driven by strong performance in AI [10] - Nvidia's stock rose 3% on December 24, contributing significantly to market gains [10] - DENSO CORPORATION announced a joint development agreement with MediaTek Inc. to advance next-generation automotive system-on-chips [10] Upcoming Events - The minutes from the December Federal Open Market Committee meeting will be released on December 30, 2025, providing insights into the Fed's monetary policy outlook [5] - Key Chinese economic data, including PMI figures, are expected on December 31, 2025, along with global PMI surveys and crucial U.S. non-farm payroll data in early January 2026 [5]