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Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Bank of America stock BAC holds near 56 as markets close for the weekend and investors look to Fed minutes, earnings, and year-end trading

Bank of America stock BAC holds near 56 as markets close for the weekend and investors look to Fed minutes, earnings, and year-end trading

Bank of America shares last traded at $56.17 in thin post-holiday volume Friday, with U.S. markets closed for the weekend. The stock sits near 52-week highs as investors await Fed meeting minutes and monitor the impact of recent rate cuts. BAC’s latest $0.28 quarterly dividend was paid Dec. 26. Volume Friday reached about 15.3 million shares.
27 December 2025
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Canada Tax Changes 2026: New Federal Tax Brackets, 14% Rate Cut, TFSA & RRSP Limits, CPP and EI Updates

Canada Tax Changes 2026: New Federal Tax Brackets, 14% Rate Cut, TFSA & RRSP Limits, CPP and EI Updates

Canada’s lowest federal income tax rate drops to 14% on the first $58,523 of taxable income starting January 1, 2026. Tax brackets and credits, including the Basic Personal Amount, rise with a 2% inflation adjustment. CPP and Employment Insurance ceilings increase. The Canada Revenue Agency faces new oversight and pressure to improve service ahead of the 2026 filing season.
27 December 2025
Goldman Sachs Stock (NYSE: GS) Weekend Update: Client Data-Breach Notice, Year-End Market Tailwinds, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

Goldman Sachs Stock (NYSE: GS) Weekend Update: Client Data-Breach Notice, Year-End Market Tailwinds, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

Goldman Sachs closed at $907.04 Friday, down 0.41%, as U.S. markets paused for the weekend and year-end trading volume stayed thin. The bank warned some alternative fund clients of a possible data exposure after a breach at outside law firm Fried Frank, but said its own systems were unaffected. Major indexes ended Friday nearly flat.
27 December 2025
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IonQ Stock (IONQ) Slides Into Year-End: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

IonQ Stock (IONQ) Slides Into Year-End: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 10:49 a.m. ET — Market closed IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) stock is heading into the final trading days of 2025 with momentum still split between two powerful narratives: growing commercial traction for quantum hardware and networking, and persistent concerns that the share price has been discounting a best-case future far ahead of today’s fundamentals. With U.S. markets closed for the weekend, investors are left to assess Friday’s sharp move and the latest wave of sell-side commentary before the next regular session begins Monday. IonQ stock price: What happened in the last session IonQ shares finished
27 December 2025
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Walmart Stock (WMT) Weekend Update: Market Closed as New Analyst Coverage, Holiday Data, and NYC E-Commerce Momentum Shape the Next Trade

Walmart Stock (WMT) Weekend Update: Market Closed as New Analyst Coverage, Holiday Data, and NYC E-Commerce Momentum Shape the Next Trade

Walmart shares ended Friday at $111.74 after trading in a narrow range, with U.S. markets now closed for the weekend. CICC initiated coverage with an “Outperform” rating and a $125 price target. Barron’s reported Walmart’s web traffic rose about 14% during the holiday season. Investors await Monday’s open for signs of continued defensive buying.
27 December 2025
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Intel Stock (NASDAQ: INTC) Today: Shares Hold Near $36 as Investors Weigh Intel Foundry Signals, Analyst Targets and the Next Earnings Catalyst

Intel Stock (NASDAQ: INTC) Today: Shares Hold Near $36 as Investors Weigh Intel Foundry Signals, Analyst Targets and the Next Earnings Catalyst

Intel shares closed Friday at $36.20, up 0.11%, on light volume, then slipped to $36.07 after hours. Trading was subdued ahead of the holiday weekend, with markets now closed until Monday. Recent headlines focused on Intel’s multi-chiplet packaging concept, highlighting ambitions beyond CPUs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell slightly Friday, while the Dow edged higher.
27 December 2025
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Lam Research Stock (LRCX) Climbs to Record Close as AI-Driven Chip Equipment Cycle Stays in Focus—What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

Lam Research Stock (LRCX) Climbs to Record Close as AI-Driven Chip Equipment Cycle Stays in Focus—What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

Lam Research closed Friday at $178.07, up 0.4% and near its 52-week high of $179.80, as trading volume remained light after Christmas. Major U.S. indexes ended nearly flat, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq posting small declines but holding weekly gains. Semiconductor ETFs were mixed. Lam’s recent surge comes amid increased AI infrastructure spending and a rebound in memory demand.
27 December 2025
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Target Stock (NYSE: TGT) Jumps on Activist Stake Report — What Investors Need to Know Before Monday’s Open

Target Stock (NYSE: TGT) Jumps on Activist Stake Report — What Investors Need to Know Before Monday’s Open

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 10:37 a.m. ET — Market closed Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) heads into the weekend with fresh momentum after shares climbed roughly 3% in Friday’s thin, post-holiday session, sparked by reports that activist investor Toms Capital Investment Management (TCIM) has built an undisclosed stake in the retailer. The move puts Target’s long-running turnaround narrative back in focus at a pivotal moment: incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke is set to take over in February, and shareholder pressure is rising after a year of soft sales trends and underperformance versus key retail peers. Reuters+1 With U.S. markets closed for
27 December 2025
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CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Heads Into Weekend After Friday Slide as Lawsuit Headlines and 2026 Forecasts Keep Volatility in Focus

CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Heads Into Weekend After Friday Slide as Lawsuit Headlines and 2026 Forecasts Keep Volatility in Focus

CoreWeave shares closed at $76.42 on Friday, down 3.1%, with about 13.9 million shares traded. PR Newswire reported a law firm is investigating potential securities violations tied to CoreWeave’s November forecast cuts. MarketBeat noted increased institutional activity, including new stakes and insider selling. U.S. markets are closed today; trading resumes Monday.
27 December 2025
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Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) Update: Latest Price, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) Update: Latest Price, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Eli Lilly shares ended Friday at $1,077.75, near record highs, as the market weighed strong demand for obesity drugs against rising pricing and access pressures. Novo Nordisk’s FDA approval for an oral Wegovy pill this week put pressure on Lilly, whose own oral therapy is expected in 2026. The stock’s equity value remains around $1 trillion. U.S. markets reopen Monday, with traders watching for weekend developments.
27 December 2025
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AppLovin Stock (NASDAQ: APP) Today: Holiday-Week Pullback, Options Buzz, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

AppLovin Stock (NASDAQ: APP) Today: Holiday-Week Pullback, Options Buzz, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

AppLovin closed Friday at $714.23, down 1.82%, with after-hours trading near $715.40. Volume was about 1.76 million shares, 74% below average. Key levels are $708 for support and $732–$735 for resistance. Recent analyst coverage focused on valuation risks despite operational strength and highlighted growth in self-serve advertising.
27 December 2025
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Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C) Weekend Update: Citi Shares Slip After Thin Post‑Holiday Trading, While Wall Street Watches Turnaround Momentum and January Earnings

Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C) Weekend Update: Citi Shares Slip After Thin Post‑Holiday Trading, While Wall Street Watches Turnaround Momentum and January Earnings

Citigroup shares closed Friday at $120.42, down 0.94%, after hitting a 52-week high of $122.84 earlier in the week. Trading volume was about 10.6 million shares in a session marked by low post-holiday liquidity. Recent filings showed new and increased institutional stakes, but Citi-specific news was limited. The broader market finished nearly flat, with all major indexes slightly lower.
27 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) Holds Near 52-Week Highs as Markets Close for the Weekend — Latest Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Monday

JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) Holds Near 52-Week Highs as Markets Close for the Weekend — Latest Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Monday

JPMorgan Chase closed Friday at $327.91, just below recent highs, after trading above $330 earlier in the session. Trading volume was light ahead of the holiday weekend, with after-hours quotes near $328. The bank reportedly froze accounts linked to stablecoin startups over compliance concerns tied to Venezuela, according to PYMNTS. U.S. markets remain shut for the weekend.
27 December 2025
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Sandisk Corporation Stock (SNDK) Holds Near $250 as Markets Close for the Weekend — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Monday

Sandisk Corporation Stock (SNDK) Holds Near $250 as Markets Close for the Weekend — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Monday

Sandisk closed Friday at $250.05, down slightly after swinging between $245.10 and $261.50 on 5.5 million shares. Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock to “Buy” from “Strong Buy” over the weekend. Sandisk began trading independently on Nasdaq in February after its spinoff from Western Digital. U.S. markets remain closed until Monday.
27 December 2025
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Coinbase Stock (COIN) Update: India Arrest in Hack Probe, Wall Street Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Coinbase Stock (COIN) Update: India Arrest in Hack Probe, Wall Street Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

A former Coinbase customer service agent was arrested in India in connection with a May 2025 data breach that led to a $20 million extortion attempt. Coinbase shares last closed at $236.90, down 1.18% on the day, underperforming the broader market. U.S. equity markets are closed for the weekend; trading resumes Monday.
27 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock: BlueBird 6 Milestone Fuels Big Swings—What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock: BlueBird 6 Milestone Fuels Big Swings—What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 7.8% to $71.95 Friday on heavy volume, despite major U.S. indexes ending flat in a quiet post-holiday session. The drop followed the December 23 launch of BlueBird 6, the company’s first next-generation satellite for direct-to-smartphone connectivity. AST plans to launch up to 60 satellites by late 2026.
27 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) Pulls Back After Holiday Rally: Space Force Contract, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

Rocket Lab Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) Pulls Back After Holiday Rally: Space Force Contract, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

Rocket Lab shares fell 8.46% Friday to close at $70.65, with trading volume topping 23 million shares. The drop followed a recent rally and came as small-cap stocks lagged in subdued post-holiday markets. The company recently secured an $816 million contract from the U.S. Space Development Agency to build 18 satellites, with work starting immediately. Extended-hours trading showed RKLB at $70.28 late Friday.
27 December 2025
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Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock: Weekend Watch as Bitcoin Holds Near $87K, Cash Reserve Hits $2.19B, and Index-Risk Clock Ticks

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock: Weekend Watch as Bitcoin Holds Near $87K, Cash Reserve Hits $2.19B, and Index-Risk Clock Ticks

Strategy Inc (Nasdaq: MSTR) closed Friday at $158.81, with after-hours trading near $158.04 as Bitcoin hovered around $87,472. The company raised $747.8 million last week by selling 4.54 million shares but reported no new Bitcoin purchases. As of Dec. 21, MSTR held 671,268 BTC and $2.19 billion in cash reserves. Investors remain focused on the company’s Bitcoin strategy and capital moves.
27 December 2025
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KKR stock rebounds 4% after earnings shock; what investors watch before Monday’s open

KKR stock rebounds 4% after earnings shock; what investors watch before Monday’s open

8 February 2026
KKR shares jumped 4.06% to $103.20 Friday, rebounding from a steep drop the day before as trading volume surged. The firm disclosed a $1.4 billion deal to acquire Arctos and set an April 21 vote on governance changes, including a shift to one-vote-per-share by the end of 2026. Investors remain focused on KKR’s software exposure and loan leverage after an AI-driven selloff hit the sector.
Take-Two stock snaps back Friday — the next dates TTWO traders are watching

Take-Two stock snaps back Friday — the next dates TTWO traders are watching

8 February 2026
Take-Two Interactive shares closed up 1.22% at $195.59 Friday, trading between $189.45 and $198.07 on 3.1 million shares. The company reaffirmed Grand Theft Auto VI’s Nov. 19, 2026 release and raised its fiscal 2026 net bookings outlook to as much as $6.7 billion. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time.
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