Top Market News - December 25, 2025

Dear Reader, welcome to today’s special holiday edition! FOMO driving the rally amid bubble concerns, extended trading access on platforms like Robinhood, key premarket notes from earlier in the week, and why recent inflation data isn't ringing alarm bells for stocks — here are the stories shaping investor thinking right now.

FOMO vs. Bubble Angst: Signals Point to Rally Continuation

Investor FOMO is overpowering bubble fears, with breadth improving, small-caps catching up, and sentiment indicators suggesting more upside as the bull market extends into its later stages.

Tip: Embrace FOMO constructively in retirement plans by staying invested in diversified equities; avoid chasing extremes but use dips to add to quality holdings for long-term gains.

Robinhood and Other Apps Offer Extended Stock Trading Hours

Platforms like Robinhood now enable 24/5 trading for select stocks, democratizing access beyond traditional hours and appealing to global/retail investors seeking flexibility.

Tip: Use extended hours cautiously for retirement accounts — stick to core hours for liquidity; avoid impulse trades outside regular sessions to prevent slippage on long-term positions.

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens December 22, 2025

Futures point to gains, Dow nears 44K milestone, tech rebounds led by Nvidia/Broadcom, gold hits records, and Bitcoin surges past $96K amid crypto optimism.

Tip: Monitor momentum shifts in retirement tech/crypto allocations; consider trimming winners if over 30% of portfolio to lock gains while letting compounders run.

November Inflation Data Isn't Ringing Alarm Bells for the Stock Market

Cooling PCE (2.4% headline, 2.8% core) aligns with Fed targets, supporting soft landing hopes and multiple rate cuts ahead without derailing the bull run.

Tip: View moderating inflation as tailwind for equities in retirement plans; maintain growth tilt but keep bond duration ready for any reacceleration surprises.