Top 6 Stocks to Watch: December 2025

Market Update: S&P 500 E-Mini Futures

November sawsellerstake hold and target both sell off levels that weindicatedlast month.November 7thand November 21stsaw new recent lows since mid-October.

Price action since November 21sthas been bullish, with a strong rally from the $6,525.00 level.That said, price action since late September has beengenerally movingsideways compared tothe majority ofprice action in 2025.

We willlikely seenew all-time highs before the end of 2025. If sellers take control before the end of 2025, look for them to target the $6,756.50 level before moving to new highs.

A note on earnings trades

To capture the bulk of the volatility of earnings announcements, earnings trades are often executed either the day before or on the day of the earnings announcement. However, earnings trades can also be placed days or weeks before an earnings event, which could lead to early profit taking.

Alternatively, placing atradeshortly after an earnings announcement can be a strategic choice to circumvent the binary nature of the event. Evaluate each trade in a way that allows you to execute the position that matches your strategy.

Ifyou'reconsidering a trade going into an earnings event, one approach is toinitiatethe position in the monthly options contract that follows the earnings event. This strategy offers flexibility. Should you need to defend your position –perhaps due tounexpected market movements – you have the choice to 'roll' it out to thesubsequentmonthly options. Rolling out the position in this way allows you to extend its duration and potentially collect more premium, providing a buffer against market volatility.

Top 6 stocks to watch in December 2025

1. Oracle Corporation (ORCL) – December 10, After the close
2. Adobe Inc. (ADBE) – December 10, After the close
3. Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) – December 17, After the close
4. Nike, Inc. (NKE) – December 18, After the close
5. FedEx Corporation (FDX) – December 18, After the close
6. Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) – December 22, Before the open

1. Oracle Corporation (ORCL) – Develops enterprise software and cloud computing solutions.ORCL is currently up 22.92% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 84.6, with DecemberIVxat 81.5, JanuaryIVxat61.3, and its liquidity is rated 4 out of 4 on thetastytradeplatform.
2. Adobe Inc. (ADBE) – Creates software for digital media, design, and document management.ADBE is currently down 27.28% year-to-date. Its current IVR is68.2, with DecemberIVxat 59.3, JanuaryIVxat 44.7, and its liquidity is rated 2 out of 4 on thetastytradeplatform.
3. Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) – Manufactures memory and storage products such as DRAM and NAND.MU is currently up 174.84% year-to-date. Its current IVR is62, with DecemberIVxat 86.4, JanuaryIVxat 70.9, and its liquidity is rated 3 out of 4 on thetastytradeplatform.
4. Nike, Inc. (NKE) – Designs, manufactures, and sells athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment.NKE is currently down 13.29% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 51.2, with DecemberIVxat60.2, JanuaryIVxat 46.5, and its liquidity is rated 4 out of 4 on thetastytradeplatform.
5. FedEx Corporation (FDX) – Offers globallogistics, transportation, and delivery services.FDX is currently down 4.28% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 38.9, with DecemberIVxat 46, JanuaryIVxat 36.4, and its liquidity is rated 2 out of 4 on thetastytradeplatform.
6. Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) – Operates cruise lines providing leisure travel services worldwide.CCL is currently up 3.18% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 38.4, with DecemberIVxat 57.4, JanuaryIVxat 45.5, and its liquidity is rated 4 out of 4 on thetastytradeplatform.