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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.

Home Depot Stock (NYSE: HD) on Dec. 23, 2025: Price Near $344 as Analysts Debate the 2026 “Recovery” Setup

Home Depot Stock (NYSE: HD) on Dec. 23, 2025: Price Near $344 as Analysts Debate the 2026 “Recovery” Setup

Dec. 23, 2025 — The Home Depot, Inc. (The) stock (NYSE: HD) traded near $344 on Tuesday, edging lower on the day as investors weighed a fresh round of analyst target updates against the retailer’s newly outlined 2026 framework and an interest-rate-sensitive housing backdrop. HD’s latest move is small, but the conversation around the stock is not: Wall Street is increasingly framing Home Depot as a “when housing turns” story—one where timing, not business quality, is the main variable. Home Depot stock price today: where HD stands on Dec. 23, 2025 As of the latest available trading data on Dec.
23 December 2025
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BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News Today: 4.066M ETH Treasury Milestone, Share-Authorization Vote, and 2026 Staking Outlook

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News Today: 4.066M ETH Treasury Milestone, Share-Authorization Vote, and 2026 Staking Outlook

BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: BMNR) is back in focus on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, after the company disclosed a major update to its Ethereum “treasury” strategy: ETH holdings have reached 4,066,062 tokens. While the headline sounds bullish, BMNR stock action has been mixed, with shares trading around $29.52 in the latest session update available, down about 5% on the day, as crypto-linked equities continue to swing with Ethereum’s price. Behind the daily volatility, today’s coverage and filings point to a bigger story: BitMine is no longer just “a crypto-adjacent stock.” It’s increasingly being priced like a public-market wrapper
23 December 2025
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Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock Today, Dec. 23, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Drive Shares in 2026

Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock Today, Dec. 23, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Drive Shares in 2026

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) is closing out 2025 near the top of its annual range, with GS stock trading around $905 on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, up roughly 0.7% on the day in light holiday volume. Intraday, shares traded roughly between $893.70 and $905.17, with volume notably lighter than usual as markets head into a shortened Christmas week. Investing.com That “high-altitude” price action is happening as investors weigh a familiar Goldman Sachs story—M&A momentum, resilient capital markets, and asset/wealth management scale-up—against a newer 2026 tension: rate-cut optimism colliding with “hot valuations” and AI-driven volatility. Reuters+1 Below is a comprehensive,
23 December 2025
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PepsiCo Stock (PEP) Slides on Dec. 23, 2025 as Elliott-Backed Cost Cuts, 2026 Outlook and Dividend Growth Take Center Stage

PepsiCo Stock (PEP) Slides on Dec. 23, 2025 as Elliott-Backed Cost Cuts, 2026 Outlook and Dividend Growth Take Center Stage

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) stock traded lower on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, as investors continued to weigh the company’s newly detailed North America turnaround playbook—built around sharper “everyday value,” portfolio simplification, and aggressive productivity—against near-term execution risk in a still-price-sensitive consumer environment. As of early afternoon in the U.S. (about 1:50 p.m. ET), PepsiCo shares were at $144.24, down $2.81 (-1.91%) on the day, after opening near $147.05 and moving between $143.66 and $147.50. The intraday move comes amid a December news cycle that has been unusually dense for a consumer staples stalwart: a high-profile engagement with activist investor Elliott
23 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock Today: Paramount’s $30 Bid Gets Larry Ellison Backstop as Netflix Deal Enters Crunch Time

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock Today: Paramount’s $30 Bid Gets Larry Ellison Backstop as Netflix Deal Enters Crunch Time

December 23, 2025 — Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A common stock (NASDAQ: WBD) traded around $28.98 in U.S. trading on Tuesday, hovering between two competing takeover paths: Netflix’s agreed cash-and-stock combination for WBD’s studios and streaming assets, and Paramount Skydance’s hostile all-cash tender offer for the whole company. The latest catalyst hit late Monday and spilled into Tuesday’s market: Paramount Skydance amended its $30-per-share offer, adding a high-profile financing enhancement—an “irrevocable personal guarantee” from Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison covering $40.4 billion of equity financing—while keeping the headline price unchanged. Reuters+2Wall Street Journal+2 What changed on December 23—and why WBD
23 December 2025
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Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock News Today: Supreme Court Bid, Drug-Pricing Deals, Dividend Boost, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock News Today: Supreme Court Bid, Drug-Pricing Deals, Dividend Boost, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) stock is back in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, as investors weigh a fast-moving U.S. drug-pricing landscape, fresh legal headlines tied to Medicare negotiations, and new analyst commentary on competitive pressure in a key growth product category. At the same time, Bristol Myers is heading into 2026 with a higher dividend, a defined near-term calendar (including a February earnings date), and intensifying debates over whether the stock’s “value” profile is a bargain—or a reflection of policy risk and the post-patent “reset” that still hangs over Big Pharma. BMY stock price today (December 23,
23 December 2025
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Seagate Technology (STX) Stock News Today: Nasdaq-100 Inclusion, Dividend Date, and Analyst Forecasts in Focus (23 December 2025)

Seagate Technology (STX) Stock News Today: Nasdaq-100 Inclusion, Dividend Date, and Analyst Forecasts in Focus (23 December 2025)

Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) is pulling back on 23 December 2025 after a powerful 2025 run—yet the stock remains one of the market’s most closely watched “AI infrastructure” plays in the data storage space, as investors weigh three near-term catalysts: Nasdaq-100 membership, a late-December dividend, and a growing stack of bullish Wall Street price-target revisions. As of the latest available market read on 23 December, STX was trading around $278 (down about 1.7% on the day), with an intraday range roughly $275–$284 and a market capitalization near $59B. MarketBeat Below is a full roundup of the current news,
23 December 2025
Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) News Today: Shares Trade Near $120 as Analysts Weigh Exxon’s 2030 Plan, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Forecasts

Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) News Today: Shares Trade Near $120 as Analysts Weigh Exxon’s 2030 Plan, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Forecasts

December 23, 2025 Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) is back in the spotlight heading into year-end, with investors balancing two powerful forces that often pull in opposite directions: a newly raised long-term corporate plan built around higher production and shareholder returns, and a 2026 oil-market outlook that many forecasters still frame as “lower-for-longer.” In Tuesday trading (Dec. 23, 2025), Exxon shares hovered around the $120 level as the market digested the company’s updated strategy, a shifting geopolitical backdrop that briefly lifted crude prices, and a steady stream of Wall Street forecast updates. Reuters+1 XOM stock price today: what investors are
23 December 2025
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock on Dec. 23, 2025: AI Tailwinds, Analyst Targets, Dividend Outlook, and a Critical Zero‑Day in Focus

Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock on Dec. 23, 2025: AI Tailwinds, Analyst Targets, Dividend Outlook, and a Critical Zero‑Day in Focus

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is trading around $78 on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, edging slightly lower in midday action as investors digest a mix of bullish AI-driven networking momentum, shareholder-return strength, and a fresh cybersecurity headline that’s putting the company’s security franchise under a spotlight. This update pulls together the most visible news, forecasts, and market analysis as of 23.12.2025, including today’s price action, Wall Street targets, Cisco’s most recent guidance, and what the market is watching next. CSCO stock price today: where Cisco shares stand on Dec. 23, 2025 As of the latest mid-session update, CSCO is at
23 December 2025
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Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) Today: Holiday Sales Rise 3.9%, New Tencent Partnership, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) Today: Holiday Sales Rise 3.9%, New Tencent Partnership, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

December 23, 2025 — Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is drawing fresh investor attention today after new U.S. holiday spending data signaled resilient consumer demand and accelerating e-commerce growth—two themes that can support transaction volumes across the payments ecosystem. At the same time, Mastercard announced a new international collaboration with Tencent MIDAS focused on tokenization and Click to Pay, reinforcing the company’s long-term push toward faster, more secure “password-free” digital checkout experiences. Mastercard+1 Shares were trading around $579 in early afternoon Eastern time on Tuesday, reflecting modest day-to-day gains as markets digested the holiday update and broader year-end positioning. StockAnalysis+1 Below
23 December 2025
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Caterpillar (CAT) Stock News Today: December 23, 2025 Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Shares Next

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock News Today: December 23, 2025 Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Shares Next

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is trading higher on Dec. 23, 2025, extending a year in which the industrial bellwether has outpaced much of the market—and, at times, even the biggest AI-linked names—thanks to a surprising narrative shift: data-center power demand has become a meaningful growth driver for Caterpillar’s energy equipment business. Investing.com+1 By early afternoon in New York, Caterpillar shares were hovering around $587, up roughly 0.8% on the day after opening near $580 and trading up to the high-$588 range. StockAnalysis+1 The broader U.S. market backdrop is supportive: Reuters reported the S&P 500 nearing record highs as fresh economic
23 December 2025
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IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) Today: Analyst Downgrade, $9.7B Microsoft AI Deal, and Wall Street Forecasts as of Dec. 23, 2025

IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) Today: Analyst Downgrade, $9.7B Microsoft AI Deal, and Wall Street Forecasts as of Dec. 23, 2025

December 23, 2025 — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) — formerly known as Iris Energy — is back at the center of the AI infrastructure trade after a turbulent month that has seen the stock swing between “neo-cloud momentum” and “financing-and-dilution anxiety.” By early afternoon U.S. time on Tuesday, IREN was trading around $42.6 after a sharp run-up, a pullback, and another bounce — a snapshot that reflects the market’s current debate: is IREN a high-growth AI compute platform with hyperscaler-backed demand, or a highly volatile story where execution risk and capital intensity can overwhelm the narrative? The Motley Fool Below
23 December 2025
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IonQ (IONQ) Stock Today, Dec. 23, 2025: 100‑Qubit South Korea Deal, Fresh Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for the Quantum Computing Leader

IonQ (IONQ) Stock Today, Dec. 23, 2025: 100‑Qubit South Korea Deal, Fresh Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for the Quantum Computing Leader

IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) is back in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, after the company confirmed a major international deployment that ties its next-generation quantum hardware directly into a national supercomputing hub in South Korea. The news lands amid a volatile holiday-week tape for quantum computing stocks and a wave of new Wall Street coverage that has pushed IonQ’s price-target range unusually wide for a mid-cap name. As of the latest available trade data today, IONQ stock was at $52.23, after trading between $51.80 and $54.51 intraday. Below is what’s driving IonQ stock today, how analysts are framing
23 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 1:40 Update): Henry Hub Rebounds as Record LNG Flows Clash With Warmer Weather Forecasts

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 1:40 Update): Henry Hub Rebounds as Record LNG Flows Clash With Warmer Weather Forecasts

Natural gas markets are ending the year in classic winter fashion: price swings driven less by what’s happening today than by what weather models might show next week. On Tuesday, December 23, U.S. Henry Hub futures rebounded from recent weakness as record LNG export demand and a higher near-term consumption outlook helped offset a major bearish force—forecasts calling for warmer-than-normal temperatures into early January. Baird Maritime / Work Boat World Across the Atlantic, European benchmark prices moved the other direction. Dutch and British gas contracts slipped as traders digested weather forecasts pointing to a quicker end to a cold spell
23 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Nvidia’s China Chip Path, Alphabet’s Power Play, and the New 2026 AI Trade Playbook

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Nvidia’s China Chip Path, Alphabet’s Power Play, and the New 2026 AI Trade Playbook

Dec. 23, 2025 | 1:39 AI stocks are back in the driver’s seat on December 23, 2025, with investors leaning into a familiar year-end setup: easing rate anxiety, a rebound in mega-cap tech leadership, and a renewed focus on who can turn AI spending into durable cash flow—not just headlines. But today’s AI stock story isn’t only about “Magnificent Seven” momentum. It’s increasingly about three hard constraints that could define performance into 2026: Below is a comprehensive roundup of the major news, forecasts, and market analyses moving AI-linked stocks on 23.12.2025, along with what investors are watching next. Market backdrop:
23 December 2025
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XRP Price Today (Dec 23, 2025, 1:39): XRP Trades Near $1.88 as ETF Inflows Rise but On‑Chain Activity Wanes

XRP Price Today (Dec 23, 2025, 1:39): XRP Trades Near $1.88 as ETF Inflows Rise but On‑Chain Activity Wanes

At 1:39 p.m. (U.S. Eastern) / 18:39 UTC on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, XRP is trading around $1.88, extending a soft patch that has kept the token below $2.00 into year-end. On Coinbase’s live converter feed, 1 XRP = $1.88 as of 6:40 p.m. UTC, with XRP described as down roughly ~2.7% over 24 hours and printing a 24-hour range of about $1.86–$1.94. Coinbase+1 That price action fits the broader tone across crypto on Dec. 23: risk appetite is fragile, technical momentum remains bearish, and even positive headlines—like continued inflows into newly launched spot XRP ETFs—haven’t been enough (yet) to
23 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today at 1:38 (Dec. 23, 2025): BTC Holds Near $88K as ETF Outflows, Holiday Liquidity and Options Risk Shape the Outlook

Bitcoin Price Today at 1:38 (Dec. 23, 2025): BTC Holds Near $88K as ETF Outflows, Holiday Liquidity and Options Risk Shape the Outlook

Dec. 23, 2025 — Bitcoin is ending the year with a familiar pattern: sharp intraday swings, fading follow-through, and traders watching the same few catalysts on repeat. At 01:38 UTC on December 23, BTC was changing hands at about $88,511 (based on 1‑day market pricing data, sampled and interpolated around that timestamp). CoinGecko API By later on Dec. 23, Bitcoin remained pinned in the high-$80,000s, with the broader market narrative increasingly focused on U.S. spot ETF flows, thin holiday liquidity, and a massive year-end options expiration that could amplify volatility into the final week of 2025. Farside+2QCP Group+2 Bitcoin price
23 December 2025
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Silver Price Today at 1:38: Silver Breaks $70 as XAG/USD Hits Fresh All-Time High on Fed-Cut Bets, Tight Supply, and Safe-Haven Flows (Dec. 23, 2025)

Silver Price Today at 1:38: Silver Breaks $70 as XAG/USD Hits Fresh All-Time High on Fed-Cut Bets, Tight Supply, and Safe-Haven Flows (Dec. 23, 2025)

At 1:38 p.m. (13:38:07 on Investing.com’s real-time feed) on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, spot silver (XAG/USD) traded at $70.8965 per ounce, up about 2.65% on the day. The move capped another volatile session in which silver’s day range stretched from $68.8445 to $71.0925, keeping the metal pinned near record territory as buyers pushed into “price discovery” above the psychologically important $70 level. Investing.com The breakout comes amid a rare convergence of bullish forces: strong industrial and investment demand, tightening inventories, and geopolitical risk, paired with a macro backdrop that still favors precious metals—a softer U.S. dollar and expectations for easier
23 December 2025
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Gold Price Today at 1:38 (Dec. 23, 2025): Gold Holds Near $4,475 After Fresh Record High — Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis

Gold Price Today at 1:38 (Dec. 23, 2025): Gold Holds Near $4,475 After Fresh Record High — Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis

Gold prices are ending 2025 in headline-making fashion. At about 1:38 p.m. New York time on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, spot gold (XAU/USD) was quoted around $4,474.30/oz (bid) and $4,476.30/oz (ask), after another sprint toward the $4,500 milestone. Kitco showed the day’s range around $4,430.40–$4,498.60, with gold priced near $143.85 per gram (24K equivalent). Kitco The latest surge follows a fresh all-time high earlier in the session: Reuters reported spot bullion touched $4,497.55/oz, and later traded in the mid-$4,470s in U.S. hours, underscoring how buyers are still willing to step in on dips even after a historic run. Reuters Gold
23 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 1:37 p.m. ET): S&P 500 Holds Near Records as GDP Surprises, Fed-Cut Bets Shift

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 1:37 p.m. ET): S&P 500 Holds Near Records as GDP Surprises, Fed-Cut Bets Shift

NEW YORK — December 23, 2025 (1:37 p.m. ET) — U.S. stocks are grinding higher in thin, pre-holiday trading, with the S&P 500 hovering just below record territory as investors weigh a stronger-than-expected GDP update against sticky inflation signals and a drop in consumer confidence. The tone is upbeat but cautious: megacap tech is doing much of the lifting, while rising Treasury yields after the GDP print keeps the market from breaking out decisively. Where the major U.S. indexes stand at 1:37 p.m. ET As of about 1:37 p.m. Eastern, the market was modestly higher: Across other key markets, investors
23 December 2025
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Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company forecast 2026 capital spending would jump to $200 billion, up more than 50% from 2025. The drop came as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales up 14% to $213.4 billion and operating income at $25 billion. Trading in Amazon was volatile, with 179 million shares changing hands.
Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

7 February 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.
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