Christmas Eve Close, Fresh Analysis, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) finished the holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session (Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025) higher, then eased slightly in after-hours trading as liquidity thinned into the holiday break. With U.S. stock markets closed on Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25), the more practical “next open” for Verizon shares is Friday, Dec. 26, 2025—and investors will be weighing a mix of broad-market momentum, dividend-driven demand, and several fresh pieces of analysis published today.
Below is what happened after the bell today, what the latest news and research highlighted, and what to keep on your radar before trading resumes.
Verizon stock price today: where VZ closed and where it traded after hours
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