Daily Market Insights - December 26, 2025

Market Overview

The stock market is expected to open flat as it resumes trading after the Christmas holiday. S&P futures indicate a slight gain of +1.00, while Nasdaq futures are up by +31.00. The major indices have shown gains of over 1.0% for the week, with the S&P 500 reaching record highs recently.

Market Sentiment

Despite low trading volume and light news flow, there is a general upward trend in the market, driven by optimism surrounding AI stocks. The DJIA also reached a record closing high. Today's trading session is anticipated to be quiet, with no significant economic data or earnings reports scheduled.

Geopolitical Developments

On the geopolitical front, the U.S. is reportedly increasing its military presence to seize an oil tanker linked to Iran and Venezuela. Additionally, China has imposed sanctions on U.S. defense companies following a weapons sale to Taiwan.

Corporate News

NVIDIA has entered a licensing agreement with AI startup Groq, while Warner Brothers is pushing Paramount to increase its hostile offer. In the Asian markets, mixed results were observed, with Japan's Nikkei gaining +0.7% and other markets closed for the holiday.

Economic Data

Japan's economic indicators showed a mixed bag, with housing starts down significantly and industrial production declining. Meanwhile, Singapore's industrial production also fell sharply. Major European indices remain closed for Boxing Day.

Market Performance

As of the last trading session, the S&P 500 closed at 6,932.04, marking a +0.3% increase. The DJIA closed at 48,731.16, up +0.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained +0.2%. Year-to-date performance shows the Nasdaq up +22.3%, S&P 500 up +17.9%, and DJIA up +14.5%.