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Verizon Communications Inc.'s stock rose 1.00% to $40.32, outperforming competitors like Apple, AT&T, and T-Mobile on a strong trading day. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones also saw gains. Despite the rise, Verizon's stock remains 14.86% below its 52-week high. Trading volume was significantly below the 50-day average. Data was compiled on December 24, 2025, by MarketWatch.

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Verizon Communications Inc. Stock Outperforms Competitors On Strong Trading Day

Whales are bullish on Johnson & Johnson, with 72% of options trades showing positive sentiment. Analysts set an average price target of $223.8, with ratings ranging from Neutral to Buy. Significant options trades include calls and puts within a $135-$215 strike price range. Johnson & Johnson's stock is currently neutral, trading at $205.64, with anticipated earnings in 28 days. Analysts from RBC, B of A, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup provide varied ratings and price targets.

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Johnson & Johnson's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

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Retail stocks are performing well this holiday season, with a 4.2% increase in spending despite inflation concerns. Amazon, Walmart, and Target are drawing investor focus. Visa's data shows consumer spending up 4.2% year-over-year, driven by technology and personal goods. Online sales rose 7.8%, with AI influencing shopping behavior. Electronics and apparel led gains, while home-related categories lagged. The National Retail Federation expects holiday sales to reach $1.01-$1.02 trillion. Higher-income consumers are spending more, while lower-income shoppers are cautious.

- Retail stocks are gaining attention as early indicators show the 2025 holiday shopping season is more resilient than anticipated, with a 4.2% year-over-year increase in retail spending.  
- U.S. consumer habits are shifting, with online sales rising by 7.8%, driven by AI's growing influence in shopping, while in-store shopping accounted for 73% of total retail payments.  
- The National Retail Federation forecasts holiday sales could exceed $1 trillion for the first time, although much of this growth is attributed to higher prices amid ongoing inflation concerns.

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Investors with significant capital have taken a bearish stance on Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT), as observed through unusual options trades. Benzinga's options scanner detected 10 uncommon trades, with a sentiment split of 40% bullish and 50% bearish. The trades involve a price window of $65.0 to $110.0. Analysts maintain positive ratings with target prices ranging from $117 to $130. Walmart's current trading volume is 3,584,191, with a price of $111.24. Earnings announcement is expected in 57 days.

- Investors have taken a bearish stance on Walmart, with significant options trades being observed.  
- The overall sentiment among these traders is split, with 40% bullish and 50% bearish, and a notable focus on price movements between $65.0 to $110.0.  
- Analysts remain optimistic, with target prices averaging around $124.25 despite the mixed sentiment in options trading.

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President Trump criticizes major defense contractors for high executive pay and stock buybacks amid weapon delivery delays. He proposes an executive order to penalize contractors failing performance benchmarks, linking executive bonuses to timely delivery. Stocks like RTX and Lockheed Martin faced volatility but recovered. Trump's initiative aims to prioritize production over payouts, though analysts warn of potential negative impacts on private investment.

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Novo Nordisk AS(NVO) rose 7.3%, with a trading turnover 3.5 Billion USD, and a year-to-date fell 38.3%. NVIDIA(NVDA) rose 3.01%, with a trading turnover 32.4 Billion USD, and a year-to-date rose 40.9%. PepsiCo(PEP) fell 2.29%, with a trading turnover 1.0 Billion USD, and a year-to-date fell 1.7%. Robinhood(HOOD) fell 1.74%, with a trading turnover 2.0 Billion USD, and a year-to-date rose 222.7%.

- The Nasdaq Composite Index increased by 0.57%, with a year-to-date rise of 22%.  
- The S&P 500 rose by 0.46% and has a year-to-date gain of 17.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a smaller increase of 0.16% with a cumulative rise of 13.9%.  
- Notable movements included Novo Nordisk's 7.3% jump amid a year-to-date decline of 38.3%, and Nvidia's 3.01% increase coupled with a 40.9% year-to-date rise.

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Cisco's Connected Santa program, powered by Webex technology, brings holiday cheer to hospitalized children in the U.K. and Ireland. For 17 years, Cisco employees have volunteered to virtually connect Santa with children, delivering personalized experiences and gifts. This year, 95 volunteers participated, reaching over 300 children across 15 hospitals. The program uses AI to enhance the experience, ensuring seamless communication and connection. The initiative highlights Cisco's commitment to using technology for good, fostering human connection during the holiday season.

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Deck The Halls With Webex Calls: How Cisco Technology Brings Holiday Cheer to Hospitals

Health care stocks showed mixed performance, with NYSE Health Care Index slightly up and XLV down 0.3%. Pfizer shares fell 1.4% due to a trial participant's death. Novo Nordisk shares rose over 7% after FDA approved its Wegovy pill. Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $1.5 billion in a talc-related lawsuit, causing shares to drop 1%. RxSight shares fell over 10% following CFO transition announcement.

- Health care stocks showed mixed performance, with the NYSE Health Care Index slightly up while the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF declined by 0.3%.  
- Pfizer's shares fell 1.4% following a reported death in its trial for Hympavzi, while Novo Nordisk saw a 7% rise after FDA approval for its Wegovy pill.  
- Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay over $1.5 billion to a plaintiff due to talc-related cancer claims, leading to a 1% drop in their shares, and RxSight's stock decreased by over 10% amid CFO transition news.

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Verizon (NYSE:VZ) has partnered with YouTube TV to offer discounted subscriptions, boosting its stock slightly. New subscribers can get YouTube TV for $62.99/month for six months. Meanwhile, Verizon faces challenges with its Frontier Communications acquisition due to conflicting federal and California DEI requirements. Analysts rate Verizon stock as a Moderate Buy with a 16.65% upside potential.

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Target and Walmart are facing lawsuits over ByHeart baby formula recalled for possible botulism contamination. Attorney Bill Marler, representing affected families, also named Whole Foods Market in the lawsuits. The FDA had previously warned Target and Walmart for not fully removing the recalled formula from shelves. The case highlights the legal risks retailers face during product recalls, especially for baby products.

- Target and Walmart face legal scrutiny as defendants in lawsuits linked to ByHeart baby formula recalled for possible botulism contamination.  
- The lawsuits, announced by attorney Bill Marler, also involve Whole Foods Market, arguing that retailers must share responsibility for recalled products remaining on shelves.  
- This situation highlights the increasing legal risks for retailers during recalls, particularly for baby products, with investors monitoring potential liability expansion.

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