Jumping from one holiday week to the next, bond markets will see an early close at 2 p.m. on Dec. 31. Here's what you need to know about the stock market on New Year's Eve, the last day of 2025. Yes, you can trade stocks on Dec. 31, as both of the United States' main stock exchanges will still be open on that day.

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In May, Buffett announced plans to retire as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end 2025. Many investors will sorely miss his insights on the economy and stock market, but his recent $184 billion warning will likely echo through the next year: It hints at a stock market decline in 2026.

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When Santa comes to town in late December for investors, it's usually a good indicator for the following year.

While the major stock indexes were down, they were on track to book robust gains for the year. As of Tuesday's close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 13.7% for the year, while the S&P 500 added 17.3%. The Nasdaq has jumped 21.3%.

US stocks wavered early Wednesday as Wall Street prepared to wrap up an eventful, roller-coaster trading year with sizable gains. But the year was not without its challenges. The Nasdaq briefly entered a bear market a little over eight months ago,

On Dec. 30, 2025, investors weighed weaker delivery guidance, analyst pushback, and supply-chain risks against Tesla’s AI ambitions.