Alibaba and Tesla among market cap stock movers on Monday

As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, brings a series of crucial economic releases that could sway market dynamics. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting Minutes will provide detailed insights into the central bank’s most recent policy discussions, while the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Crude Oil Inventories report will offer important data on petroleum stockpiles that could impact energy prices and broader inflation readings.

Major Economic Events to Watch

• 11:30 AM ET - EIA Crude Oil Inventories: Expected to show a decrease of 2.000M barrels, compared to the previous week’s decline of 1.274M barrels. This weekly measurement of commercial crude oil held by US firms is closely watched for its impact on petroleum prices and inflation.

• 2:00 PM ET - FOMC Meeting Minutes: Detailed record of the committee’s policy-setting meeting held about three weeks earlier, offering insights into the Fed’s stance on monetary policy and potential clues about future interest rate decisions.

Other Important Economic Events to Watch

• 9:00 AM ET - S&P/CS HPI Composite-20 n.s.a.: Expected at 1.1%, down from the previous 1.4%. This index measures the change in selling prices of single-family homes in 20 metropolitan areas.

• 9:45 AM ET - Chicago PMI: Forecast at 39.6, up from the previous 36.3. This index determines the economic health of the manufacturing sector in the Chicago region.

• 11:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Cushing Oil Inventories: Previous reading was -0.742M barrels. This measures crude oil storage levels at Cushing, Oklahoma, the delivery point for the U.S. crude oil benchmark.

• 4:30 PM ET - API Weekly Crude Stock: Previous reading was 2.400M barrels. This report from the American Petroleum Institute provides data on US crude oil, gasoline, and distillates stocks.

Other Economic Events to Watch

• 8:55 AM ET - Redbook: Previous reading was 7.2%. This index measures year-over-year same-store sales growth in a sample of large US general merchandise retailers.

• 9:00 AM ET - House Price Index (m/m): Expected at 0.1%, compared to 0.0% previously. This broad measure tracks single-family house prices with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

• 9:00 AM ET - Monthly Home Price Index: Previous reading was 435.4. This statistic reflects the average change of house prices across the country.

• 9:00 AM ET - House Price Index (y/y): Previous reading was 1.7%. This measures the annual change in house prices.

• 9:00 AM ET - S&P/CS HPI Composite-20 s.a.: Previous reading was 0.1%. This seasonally adjusted index tracks repeat sales of houses.

• 9:00 AM ET - S&P/CS HPI Composite-20 n.s.a. (m/m): Previous reading was -0.5%. This non-seasonally adjusted monthly change tracks house prices in 20 metropolitan areas.

• 10:30 AM ET - Dallas Fed Services Revenues: Previous reading was -2.5. This survey measures changes in revenue for service sector firms in Texas.

• 10:30 AM ET - Texas Services Sector Outlook: Previous reading was -2.3. This index provides a broader view of service sector activity in Texas.

• 11:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Gasoline Production: Previous change was 0.033M barrels.

• 11:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Crude Imports: Previous change was -0.719M barrels.

• 11:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Refinery Utilization Rates: Previous change was 0.3%.

• 11:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Heatoil Stock: Previous change was 0.267M barrels.

• 11:30 AM ET - EIA Refinery Crude Runs: Previous change was 0.128M barrels.

• 11:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Distillates Stocks: Expected to increase by 0.500M barrels, compared to the previous 1.712M barrels.

• 11:30 AM ET - Gasoline Inventories: Forecast to increase by 1.100M barrels, following the previous week’s 4.808M barrel build.

• 11:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Distillate Fuel Production: Previous change was -0.228M barrels.

For further information and the latest updates, please refer to our Economic Calendar, here.

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

Riverstone (DNJF) has filed for 2,500,000 share IPO at $5-$7 per share.

Investing.com -- Professional Diversity Network (NASDAQ:IPDN) stock fell 4.9% Monday after the company announced a $2.59 million strategic investment in Deeptrade Token (DTT), the native platform token of DeeptradeX.AI.

The technology holding company said the investment represents a further step in its strategy to expand presence in artificial intelligence, digital assets, and Web3.0 sectors. DTT can be used for AI computing power subscriptions, access to AI trading strategies, and participation in platform ecosystem activities.

DeeptradeX.AI focuses on intelligent investment and automated trading solutions, leveraging AI algorithms to deliver data-driven investment services. The platform’s key advantage is its AI-driven end-to-end trading system, which enables users to execute professional-level investment strategies.

"We remain highly confident in the long-term prospects of AI technologies and the digital asset industry," said Xun Wu, Chief Executive Officer of IPDN. "The strategic investment of DeeptradeX.AI’s platform token, DTT, represents an important milestone in our expansion into emerging technology sectors."

IPDN has been advancing the development of a Real World Asset digital asset management platform and established collaborations with virtual asset exchanges in Dubai and Europe. The company aims to build a global digital asset and intelligent investment ecosystem.

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

Investing.com -- Sellas Life Sciences Group Inc (NASDAQ:SLS) stock surged 16.9% on Monday after the company provided an update on its Phase 3 REGAL trial evaluating GPS as a maintenance therapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients.

The late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company reported that 72 events (deaths) had occurred in the trial as of December 26, fewer than the 80 events needed to trigger the final analysis that was previously expected before year-end. The company remains blinded to all efficacy and survival data outcomes.

The slower-than-anticipated event rate could potentially be viewed positively, as it may suggest patients in the study are living longer than initially projected. The REGAL trial is evaluating galinpepimut-S (GPS) as a maintenance therapy for AML patients who have achieved second complete remission.

"We appreciate the continued dedication of the patients, families, and investigators participating in the pivotal Phase 3 REGAL trial where survival times, fortunately for patients and caregivers, appear longer than expected," said Angelos Stergiou, President and CEO of SELLAS.

Dr. Yair Levy, a member of the REGAL Steering Committee, noted that patients unable to undergo transplant typically have a median overall survival of around eight months with current standard treatments.

The company will announce when the 80th event occurs, which will trigger the final analysis of the trial. SELLAS is focused on developing novel therapies for various cancer indications, with GPS representing one of its lead candidates.

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

Investing.com-- U.S. stocks fell in early Monday trade as investors approached another holiday-shortened trading week with caution after a strong run-up in equities toward the end of the year.

"There are signs of profit taking in certain momentum corners of the market," Vital Knowledge’s Adam Crisafulli said in the morning note.

S&P 500 fell 18 points to 6,912.20, or down 0.2% on the day. Nasdaq 100 dropped 86 points, or 0.3%, to 25,505.80 points by 09:45 ET (14:45 GMT). Dow Jones slipped 127 points to 48,574.64 points, also down 0.3% on the day.

Trading volumes were expected to remain thin, with many market participants away from their desks ahead of the New Year holidays, limiting directional moves.

Wall Street ended last week on a strong note, with the S&P 500 hitting a record high on Friday, extending gains driven largely by a rebound in technology shares.

Big-cap growth stocks, which had come under pressure earlier in the month, regained momentum as investors returned to sectors seen as long-term beneficiaries of artificial intelligence and easing financial conditions.

Sentiment has also been supported by expectations that the Federal Reserve is nearing the end of its tightening cycle, with markets continuing to price in interest rate cuts next year. Softer inflation data in recent weeks has reinforced bets that the central bank could begin easing policy in 2026, providing a tailwind for risk assets.

The late-December rally has kept attention on the so-called “Santa Claus rally,” a seasonal pattern referring to gains typically seen in the final five trading sessions of the year and the first two sessions of January.

(Ayushman Ojha contributed to this report.)