Most Active Stocks After Hours on December 17, 2025: NVDA, MU, HOOD, T, AAPL, COMP, QQQ, AMZN, BKD, XOM, KVYO, WFC
NASDAQ 100 After Hours Performance: The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator rose by 46.55 to 24,694.16, with a total volume of 165,656,971 shares traded.
Active Stocks Overview: NVIDIA (NVDA) and Micron Technology (MU) showed significant activity, with NVDA trading at $172.15 (+1.21) and MU at $240.40 (+14.69), both having positive earnings forecast revisions.
Stock Recommendations: Most active stocks, including Robinhood (HOOD), AT&T (T), Apple (AAPL), and Amazon (AMZN), are currently in the "buy range" according to Zacks.
Other Notable Stocks: Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Wells Fargo (WFC) remained unchanged in after-hours trading, with XOM having positive earnings forecast revisions and a consensus EPS forecast of $1.63.
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Trump Criticizes Powell on Interest Rates, Links It to National Security – Claims Fed Policy Is Costing the US 'Hundreds of Billions of Dollars Annually'
Federal Reserve's Decision: The Federal Reserve has decided to keep the key borrowing rate unchanged, maintaining it within the 3.5% to 3.75% range, aligning with market expectations despite previous rate cuts totaling 75 basis points in 2025.
Economic Activity: The FOMC noted that economic activity is expanding at a solid pace, although job gains remain low and inflation is somewhat elevated, indicating a mixed economic outlook.
Trump's Criticism: President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for maintaining high interest rates, arguing that it is detrimental to U.S. national security and unnecessary given the current economic conditions.
Potential Government Shutdown: The Fed's decision may be followed by significant macroeconomic and political developments, including a potential U.S. government shutdown and Trump's upcoming nomination for the next Fed Chair position.
Gold, Silver, or Stocks? The Return Discrepancy for 2026 is Astonishing
Investment Returns: An investment of $10,000 in gold and silver a year ago would now be worth $20,000 and $38,300, respectively, while similar investments in major stock indices would yield lower returns.
Gold and Silver Performance: Gold prices have surged over 3% recently, reaching a new high of $5,595 per troy ounce, while silver prices also rose, touching $120.44 per troy ounce.
Market Drivers: Analysts attribute the rising gold prices to geopolitical tensions and a weakening dollar, alongside increased investor demand for safe-haven assets.
Future Projections: Experts predict that gold could reach $6,000 per troy ounce by 2026, driven by ongoing geopolitical issues and structural supply deficits in precious metals.