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US close: Five-day win streak pushes S&P 500, Dow to new highs

Wed 24 December 2025 19:49

(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose for a fifth straight day on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow both settling at new record highs despite a low-volume, shortened trading session ahead of the Christmas break.

London close: FTSE ends lower as Santa fails to make an appearance

Wed 24 December 2025 11:54

(Sharecast News) - Santa failed to make an appearance on Wednesday as London stocks ended the shortened Christmas Eve session in the red.

Europe close: Stoxx ends lower as US GDP boost runs out of steam

Wed 24 December 2025 11:11

(Sharecast News) - European shares ended a shortened Christmas eve trading session flat after touching fresh highs on Tuesday with BP in focus after the oil giant confirmed the $10bn sale of a 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants business.

Asia report: Markets mixed in subdued Christmas Eve trading

Wed 24 December 2025 08:48

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed in subdued Christmas Eve trading on Wednesday, with most benchmarks closing lower despite a firmer overnight lead from Wall Street.

Europe open: Shares edge ahead in light trade; BP Castrol stake sale in focus

Wed 24 December 2025 07:51

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened slightly higher at the start of the shortened pre-Christmas session with BP in focus after the oil giant confirmed the $10bn sale of a 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants business.

London open: FTSE dips in quiet pre-Christmas trade; BP in focus

Wed 24 December 2025 07:47

(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in quiet trade early on Wednesday on what will be a shortened trading session ahead of the Christmas break, as investors continued to mull the latest US GDP figures.

London pre-open: Stocks to nudge lower in shortened pre-Christmas session

Wed 24 December 2025 07:24

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Wednesday on what will be a shortened trading session ahead of the Christmas break, as investors continued to mull the latest US GDP figures.

London pre-open: Stocks to nudge lower in shortened pre-Christmas session

Wed 24 December 2025 07:24

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Wednesday on what will be a shortened trading session ahead of the Christmas break, as investors continued to mull the latest US GDP figures.

US close: S&P 500 hits new high after fourth straight gain

Tue 23 December 2025 22:54

(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose for the fourth straight day on Tuesday, shrugging off a shaky start, with the S&P 500 closing at a new record high as the Santa rally picks up steam.

Europe close: Markets gain on last full day before Christmas

Tue 23 December 2025 16:22

(Sharecast News) - European shares edged higher on Tuesday, extending gains into the Christmas break as subdued holiday trading and a supportive lead from Wall Street underpinned sentiment.