The U.S. stock market is closed today, Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of the Christmas Day holiday. This brings a pause to what has been a remarkable week for Wall Street, with major indices closing at or near all-time highs in a holiday-shortened session on Christmas Eve. Normal trading operations on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will resume on Friday, December 26, 2025.Premarket Activity and Futures MovementsWhile the main equity markets are shut, investors are reflecting on th ...

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Core Insights - The UPI Autopay feature has seen a significant growth, with transactions increasing by 100% year-over-year, reflecting the rising popularity of UPI as a payment method in India [4]. Group 1: Transaction Growth - In November 2025, approximately 926 million transactions were processed via UPI Autopay, a substantial increase from 530.5 million in November 2024 [4]. - State Bank of India (SBI) processed 290 million recurring payments in November 2025, while Airtel Payments Bank handled 89.7 million, up from 25.6 million a year prior [4]. Group 2: Enhanced Features - The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced a new portal, upihelp.npci.org.in, allowing customers to track repayment history and manage existing mandates [2]. - An enhanced limit for recurring payments was implemented in December, allowing transfers up to ₹1 lakh without second factor authentication for specific categories like mutual fund payments, credit card bills, and insurance premiums [3]. Group 3: Market Position - UPI currently processes around 20 billion transactions per month, surpassing all other payment methods in India [4]. - Other payment modes such as IMPS, Fastag, and RuPay debit cards have either seen a decline or remained flat, with all incremental usage shifting towards UPI [4].

Core Insights - Recent layoffs in public companies are increasingly linked to benign factors like automation and technological advancements, yet these announcements have led to an average stock decline of 2% instead of the expected increase [2] - Goldman Sachs analysts suggest that the market perceives these layoffs as negative signals regarding companies' future prospects, despite the companies' claims of restructuring [2] - Companies announcing layoffs have shown higher capital expenditures, debt, and interest expenses, alongside lower profit growth compared to industry peers, indicating that layoffs may be driven by more concerning financial pressures [2] Group 1 - Executives from major companies like Amazon and JPMorgan Chase are openly discussing how AI-driven efficiency may reduce workforce needs, with fewer employees becoming a point of pride among Fortune 500 CEOs [3] - The narrative around AI efficiency is prevalent, but there are instances where companies, like Klarna, have reversed hiring freezes to ensure customer service remains human-centric, highlighting a balance between technology and human interaction [3] Group 2 - Goldman Sachs predicts a potential rise in layoffs as companies seek to reduce labor costs through AI, reflecting a shift in investor sentiment towards restructuring-driven layoffs [2] - The trend of executives confidently discussing layoffs and AI's role in workforce reduction contrasts with the reality of financial pressures that may be driving these decisions [2]

As families across the nation gather on Thursday, Dec. 25, to celebrate Christmas, Americans should be prepared for a mix of closures and adjusted timings.What's Closed On Christmas?Most federal and financial institutions will pause operations on Thursday. Banks, post offices, and the stock market (NYSE and Nasdaq) are all closed. Major shipping carriers like United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:UPS) and FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) will also suspend standard pickup and delivery services.See Also: Trump Hails ‘Record ...

Core Viewpoint - The joint efforts of the Ministry of Public Security and the Financial Regulatory Administration have led to significant achievements in combating illegal activities in the financial sector, particularly targeting "black and gray" industries, with over 1,500 cases investigated and nearly 300 billion yuan involved [1][3][4]. Group 1: Overview of Actions Taken - From June to November, nearly 60 operations were conducted nationwide to combat "black and gray" financial crimes, resulting in over 1,500 cases and the dismantling of more than 200 professional criminal groups [1][3]. - The Financial Regulatory Administration has transferred over 4,500 leads to law enforcement, involving amounts exceeding 210 billion yuan, and has guided financial institutions in reporting over 1,700 cases, totaling more than 170 billion yuan [2][3]. Group 2: Characteristics of Financial Crimes - The "black and gray" financial crimes exhibit three main characteristics: industrialized operation models, professionalized personnel, and concealed methods of operation [4][5]. - The crimes include loan fraud, insurance fraud, contract fraud, and illegal fundraising, among others, indicating a diverse range of illegal activities within the financial sector [4]. Group 3: Future Strategies and Recommendations - The Financial Regulatory Administration plans to enhance its crackdown on illegal loan intermediaries and unauthorized agency activities, maintaining a high-pressure enforcement stance [8]. - There will be a focus on improving inter-departmental collaboration and developing standards for evidence transfer related to criminal activities, aiming to strengthen the connection between administrative and criminal enforcement [8][6].

Welcome to Motley Fool Money. I'm your host Emily Flippen. Today, I'm joined by Fool analysts Jason Hall and Sanmeet Dao to discuss the IPO market. We'll be taking a look back at what reopened the IPO window over the course of the past year, run the biggest IPOs of 2025 through a rule Breakers lens, and make a few predictions for the 2026 IPO markets, including discussing if it really never makes sense to buy into an IPO. Now, the IPO market in 2025 was obviously much hotter than 2024. The third quarter of ...

Core Insights - SM Investments Corporation has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 2025, reflecting employee trust and satisfaction [1][2] - The certification is based on the Trust Index Survey and a Culture Brief that highlights employee programs and workforce demographics [1] - SM Investments emphasizes a dynamic and inclusive environment, stating that employee well-being is central to business success [2] Company Overview - SM Investments Corporation is a leading Philippine company with investments in retail, banking, and property sectors [5] - The company operates the largest and most diversified retail operations in the Philippines, including grocery stores, department stores, and specialty retail [6] - SM Prime Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary, is the largest integrated property developer in the Philippines, involved in malls, residences, offices, hotels, and tourism-related developments [6] Workforce and Culture - Other subsidiaries of SM, such as SM Prime Holdings, SM Development Corporation, and SM Supermalls, also received Great Place to Work® Certification [3] - The company promotes cross-generational teamwork, fostering a workplace that reflects societal evolution and encourages mentorship and innovation [4][3] - SM Investments aims to create a workplace enriched by diversity, with a workforce that spans from Baby Boomers to Gen Z [3]