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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.

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 reported holding 4,066,062 ETH as of Dec. 21, about 3.37% of total Ethereum supply, with the stash valued at $2,991 per token. BMNR shares traded near $29.52 Tuesday, down 5% on the day. The company also disclosed $1 billion in cash and 193 Bitcoin, bringing total “crypto + cash + moonshots” to $13.2 billion.
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 shares fell 1.91% to $144.24 by early afternoon Tuesday as investors reacted to the company’s North America turnaround plan and preliminary 2026 outlook. The stock moved amid continued scrutiny following activist investor Elliott’s involvement and recent leadership changes. PepsiCo projects 2026 organic revenue growth of 2% to 4% and core EPS growth of 5% to 7%.
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

Warner Bros. Discovery stock traded near $28.98 Tuesday as Paramount Skydance amended its $30-per-share all-cash tender offer, adding a $40.4 billion personal guarantee from Oracle’s Larry Ellison. WBD’s board acknowledged receipt but maintained support for Netflix’s rival cash-and-stock deal. Harris Associates, a top WBD shareholder, called the new Paramount terms “not sufficient.”
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 shares traded near $54 midday Tuesday, down about 1%, after the company and Johnson & Johnson asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review challenges to Medicare drug price negotiations. Eliquis, a key Bristol Myers drug, is set for negotiated Medicare pricing starting January 1, 2026. Guggenheim reiterated a Buy rating on BMY despite new competition for its Camzyos therapy.
23 December 2025
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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

Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.39% to $119.79 Tuesday after the company outlined a more ambitious 2030 plan, targeting $25 billion in earnings growth and $35 billion in cash flow growth versus 2024. The stock remains just below its 52-week high of $120.81, set in November. Exxon projects 5.5 million barrels per day in upstream production by 2030, with the Permian Basin as a key driver. Market cap stands near $505 billion.
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 shares traded at $77.98 midday Tuesday, down 0.17%, after hitting a record close of $80.25 on Dec. 10. The stock remains in focus as investors weigh strong AI-driven networking demand, raised FY2026 guidance, and new scrutiny of Cisco’s cybersecurity business. Volume reached 4 million shares by midday.
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)

Mastercard reported U.S. retail sales rose 3.9% year over year from Nov. 1 to Dec. 21, with e-commerce up 7.4% and in-store sales up 2.9%. Shares traded near $579 Tuesday after the company also announced a new international partnership with Tencent MIDAS focused on digital checkout security. Visa data showed similar holiday sales growth at 4.2%.
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

IREN shares traded around $42.60 by early afternoon Tuesday after Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock from “hold” to “sell,” sending it lower at the open. The company’s volatility remains high, with a 52-week range from $5 to the mid-$70s and short interest at about 20%. IREN’s $9.7 billion AI cloud contract with Microsoft and a $5.8 billion Dell chip deal continue to drive speculation.
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 confirmed a deal to deliver a 100-qubit Tempo quantum system to South Korea’s national supercomputing hub, integrating with KISTI’s high-performance cluster. IONQ shares traded between $51.80 and $54.51 Tuesday, last at $52.23, after a sharp jump Monday. The deployment marks South Korea’s first onsite hybrid quantum-classical system. KISTI will lead development, with IonQ as primary technology provider.
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

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures climbed above $4 on December 23, lifted by record LNG export demand and higher short-term consumption forecasts, despite warmer weather outlooks. European benchmark prices fell, with Dutch TTF at €27.36/MWh and U.K. contracts lower as traders anticipated a faster end to the cold spell and steady LNG supply. Asian JKM LNG futures traded near $9.63/MMBtu.
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

Nvidia shares rose after news it will resume H200 AI chip shipments to China under a new U.S. policy allowing sales with a 25% fee, Reuters reported. The S&P 500 neared record highs as investors bet on 2026 rate cuts and strong third-quarter GDP. Alphabet, Amazon, and Broadcom also gained more than 1%. Nvidia aims to ship H200 chips to China before mid-February, fulfilling initial orders from existing stock.
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

XRP traded at $1.88 as of 18:39 UTC Tuesday, down about 2.7% over 24 hours and holding below $2.00 despite continued inflows into spot ETFs. The token’s 24-hour range was $1.86–$1.94, with market cap near $113 billion and volume around $2.5–$3.6 billion. Sentiment across crypto remained weak, and XRP stayed below key moving averages. On-chain activity and large holder balances declined.
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

Spot gold touched a record $4,497.55 an ounce Tuesday before settling near $4,474 in New York trading. Prices swung between $4,430 and $4,499 as thin Christmas-week liquidity exaggerated moves. The rally follows renewed rate-cut speculation, a weaker dollar, and geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and the Middle East. Gold traded at about $143.85 per gram for 24K.
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

The S&P 500 traded near record highs Tuesday afternoon, up 0.38% at 6,904.97, as a strong U.S. GDP report and rising Treasury yields shaped cautious gains. The Commerce Department said third-quarter GDP grew at a 4.3% annual rate, beating forecasts, while the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose to 2.8%. Consumer confidence fell to its lowest since April. The dollar slipped and gold prices climbed.
23 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 23, 2025): DJIA Near 48,500 as GDP Surprise Shifts Fed-Cut Bets and the Holiday Rally Extends

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 23, 2025): DJIA Near 48,500 as GDP Surprise Shifts Fed-Cut Bets and the Holiday Rally Extends

The Dow Jones rose 135 points to 48,497.85 by 1:39 p.m. ET Tuesday after a delayed U.S. GDP report showed 4.3% annualized growth in Q3, beating forecasts. Treasury yields climbed as investors weighed stronger growth against prospects for Fed rate cuts in 2026. Nvidia and JPMorgan Chase contributed most to the Dow’s advance. Trading volumes remained thin ahead of the holiday.
23 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

8 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.28% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after steep losses earlier in the week. Chip stocks rallied as investors bet on continued AI data center spending by major tech firms. Nvidia rose 7.8%, Broadcom gained 7.1%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index closed up 5.7%. Markets now await macroeconomic data and Nvidia’s late-February results.
Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

8 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.9% to $50.59 Friday, tracking a 5.7% jump in the PHLX semiconductor index as investors bet on AI-driven data-center spending. Reuters reported Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of tighter server CPU supply, pushing Intel’s China prices up over 10%. Intel expects supply to improve in Q2. After the bell, Reuters said Intel plans to invest about $100 million in AI chip startup SambaNova Systems.
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