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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.

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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Starfighters Space (FJET) Stock Plunges on Dec. 23, 2025 After a 370% Post‑IPO Spike: Corporate Update, IPO Details, and What Comes Next

Starfighters Space (FJET) Stock Plunges on Dec. 23, 2025 After a 370% Post‑IPO Spike: Corporate Update, IPO Details, and What Comes Next

Starfighters Space (FJET) stock plunged more than 50% intraday on Dec. 23, trading between $14.01 and $22.89 after closing at $31.50 the previous day. The sharp reversal followed a post-IPO surge, with financial media citing volatile price discovery and speculative trading as drivers. The company also released a year-end update outlining 2026 priorities. No single negative catalyst was identified.
23 December 2025
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Western Digital (WDC) Stock News Today: Nasdaq-100 Entry, AI-Driven HDD Boom, Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Price Targets (December 23, 2025)

Western Digital (WDC) Stock News Today: Nasdaq-100 Entry, AI-Driven HDD Boom, Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Price Targets (December 23, 2025)

Western Digital joined the Nasdaq-100 on December 22, 2025, triggering index-related trading activity. Shares traded between $174.50 and $177.61 on December 23 after a multi-month rally. The company completed its Flash business separation in February, now focusing on high-capacity hard drives for cloud and AI demand. Analyst price targets have reached into the $200s amid bullish sentiment.
23 December 2025
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ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Drops After $7.75 Billion Armis Deal: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next (Dec. 23, 2025)

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Drops After $7.75 Billion Armis Deal: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next (Dec. 23, 2025)

ServiceNow shares fell about 3% Tuesday after the company announced a $7.75 billion all-cash deal to acquire cyber exposure firm Armis. The purchase, ServiceNow’s largest, will be funded with cash and debt and is expected to close in the second half of 2026. Investors appeared cautious over the deal’s size and timing. The stock traded near $152.50, down roughly 2.7% midday.
23 December 2025
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Coinbase Stock (COIN) Slips on Dec. 23, 2025 as Crypto Pullback Tests Its “Everything Exchange” Strategy

Coinbase Stock (COIN) Slips on Dec. 23, 2025 as Crypto Pullback Tests Its “Everything Exchange” Strategy

Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) is trading lower on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, as a broader dip in major cryptocurrencies weighs on crypto-linked equities—even while the company keeps stacking new product launches and acquisitions designed to make Coinbase more than “just” a crypto exchange. As of today’s session, COIN is hovering around $239 per share, down roughly 3%–4% on the day. StockAnalysis+1 That intraday drop follows a choppy stretch in December: COIN closed at $247.90 on Dec. 22 after a modest gain, then pulled back today as risk appetite cooled again. StockAnalysis Coinbase stock today: COIN tracks crypto volatility—despite expanding
23 December 2025
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Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) Slips After Record $1.5B Talc Verdict: News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Into 2026

Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) Slips After Record $1.5B Talc Verdict: News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Into 2026

Johnson & Johnson shares fell 0.9% to $205.43 on Dec. 23 after a Baltimore jury ordered the company to pay over $1.5 billion in a talc cancer case, the largest single-plaintiff award in this litigation. J&J plans to appeal and maintains its talc products are safe. The company faces more than 67,000 talc-related lawsuits. Broader U.S. indexes closed modestly higher.
23 December 2025
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Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock News Today: Analysts’ 2026 Targets, Quantum Roadmap Milestones, and Why Shares Are Swinging

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock News Today: Analysts’ 2026 Targets, Quantum Roadmap Milestones, and Why Shares Are Swinging

Rigetti Computing shares fell about 6% to $25.24 by early afternoon on December 23, with trading volume topping 20 million. The drop followed a surge in quantum-computing stocks linked to year-end portfolio moves and new Wall Street coverage. Analysts have shifted focus from Rigetti’s technology to questions about valuation as the company races to develop fault-tolerant hardware despite modest revenue.
23 December 2025
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Uber Stock (NYSE: UBER) on Dec. 23, 2025: Robotaxi Momentum Meets FTC Lawsuit Risk as Wall Street Reprices the Story

Uber Stock (NYSE: UBER) on Dec. 23, 2025: Robotaxi Momentum Meets FTC Lawsuit Risk as Wall Street Reprices the Story

Uber shares traded near $80.52 on Dec. 23, 2025, down 0.9% after news of a planned London robotaxi trial with Baidu’s Apollo Go in H1 2026. The move follows a July 2025 partnership to deploy Baidu AVs outside the U.S. and China. The U.K. pilot gained attention due to the Automated Vehicles Act 2024, which clarifies operator liability. Investors weighed the catalyst against ongoing U.S. regulatory scrutiny.
23 December 2025
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Procter & Gamble Stock (NYSE: PG) Today: What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 23, 2025 — Analyst Targets, Earnings Outlook, and Key Risks

Procter & Gamble Stock (NYSE: PG) Today: What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 23, 2025 — Analyst Targets, Earnings Outlook, and Key Risks

Procter & Gamble shares traded at $143.58 on December 23, 2025, up 0.6% after a 1.2% drop Monday. Institutional investors, including Exchange Traded Concepts LLC and Brighton Jones LLC, reported significant stake increases. Insider selling continued, with about 30,308 shares sold last quarter. Investors are watching the upcoming CEO transition on January 1 and fiscal Q2 earnings on January 22.
23 December 2025
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Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Holiday Spending Data, Stablecoin Settlement Push, and Wall Street Forecasts for V

Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Holiday Spending Data, Stablecoin Settlement Push, and Wall Street Forecasts for V

Visa reported U.S. holiday retail spending rose 4.2% year over year, with e-commerce sales up 7.8% and in-store purchases making up 73% of volume. As of early afternoon Dec. 23, Visa shares traded near $354, up 0.5%. The company’s results trailed its earlier forecast but outpaced Mastercard’s 3.9% growth. Investors are also watching Visa’s moves in stablecoin settlement and AI-driven commerce.
23 December 2025
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Merck (MRK) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 23, 2025: TrumpRx Pricing Deal, FDA Fast-Track Vouchers, and Wall Street’s Latest Targets

Merck (MRK) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 23, 2025: TrumpRx Pricing Deal, FDA Fast-Track Vouchers, and Wall Street’s Latest Targets

Merck shares traded near $104.68 midday Tuesday, little changed after the company joined TrumpRx drug-pricing agreements offering tariff relief in exchange for lower prices on Medicaid and some cash-pay drugs. Merck will provide Januvia and Janumet at about 70% off list price to eligible U.S. patients. Investors are weighing policy clarity and late-stage pipeline prospects as Keytruda nears loss of exclusivity.
23 December 2025
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Bank of America Stock (NYSE: BAC) News Today: Fed Rate Cuts, Analyst Price Targets, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 23, 2025Bank of AmericaBank of America Stock (NYSE: BAC) News Today: Fed Rate Cuts, Analyst Price Targets, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 23, 2025

Bank of America Stock (NYSE: BAC) News Today: Fed Rate Cuts, Analyst Price Targets, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 23, 2025Bank of AmericaBank of America Stock (NYSE: BAC) News Today: Fed Rate Cuts, Analyst Price Targets, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 23, 2025

Bank of America shares traded near $55.96 on December 23, 2025, close to a 52-week high of $56.17, after strong U.S. GDP data pushed Treasury yields to 4.19%. The stock’s next earnings report is set for January 14, 2026. Analysts have issued upgrades, and technical signals point to positive momentum. The Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut and future policy expectations remain in focus.
23 December 2025
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Intel Stock (INTC) News Today: Price, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Intel Shares on Dec. 23, 2025

Intel Stock (INTC) News Today: Price, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Intel Shares on Dec. 23, 2025

U.S. antitrust agencies cleared Nvidia’s $5 billion investment in Intel on Dec. 23, removing a major regulatory hurdle. Intel shares traded near $36.36, flat for the day, with volume at 15.3 million. Bank of America upgraded Intel to Overweight, citing improved liquidity and a return to positive free cash flow. Debate continues over whether Intel can bridge the trust gap as it pushes its foundry ambitions.
23 December 2025
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Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) Today: Wegovy Pill Approval Raises the Stakes in GLP‑1s as Wall Street Forecasts Point to a High‑Expectation 2026

Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) Today: Wegovy Pill Approval Raises the Stakes in GLP‑1s as Wall Street Forecasts Point to a High‑Expectation 2026

Eli Lilly shares hovered near record highs Tuesday after the FDA approved Novo Nordisk’s first oral Wegovy pill, intensifying rivalry in the obesity drug market. LLY traded around $1,077 as investors weighed Novo’s launch against Lilly’s own oral candidate, orforglipron, which could reach the market in 2026. Both firms have signaled lower pricing for new pills as competition heats up.
23 December 2025
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Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C): Regulatory Pressure Eases, Shares Hit New 52‑Week High as Wall Street Maps the 2026 Outlook

Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C): Regulatory Pressure Eases, Shares Hit New 52‑Week High as Wall Street Maps the 2026 Outlook

Citigroup shares hit a 52-week high of $118.09 on Dec. 22, up nearly 3%, and traded around $118.97 on Dec. 23. The rally follows the Federal Reserve’s termination of three key risk-management enforcement actions and the OCC’s withdrawal of a 2024 amendment tied to Citi’s capital distributions. Citi stock is up about 59% for the year.
23 December 2025
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Costco Stock (COST) Outlook on Dec. 23, 2025: Earnings Beat, Holiday Spending Signals, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Costco Stock (COST) Outlook on Dec. 23, 2025: Earnings Beat, Holiday Spending Signals, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Costco shares traded near $853 on Dec. 23, close to a 52-week low despite strong Q1 fiscal 2026 results. The company reported $67.3 billion in total revenue and $2 billion in net income for the quarter ended Nov. 23. Comparable sales rose 6.4%. Investors remain focused on valuation and membership trends as the stock pulls back from last year’s highs.
23 December 2025
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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) Stock Today: CES 2026 Catalyst, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 23, 2025)

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) Stock Today: CES 2026 Catalyst, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 23, 2025)

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 6.5% to $30.09 by 11:37 a.m. ET Tuesday, reversing a 19.7% surge the previous session after announcing plans to showcase commercial quantum technology at CES 2026. Trading volume spiked, with shares swinging between $31.98 and $29.85. The company will present its annealing quantum tech and hybrid solvers at the January event in Las Vegas.
23 December 2025
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Robinhood (HOOD) Stock News Today, Dec. 23, 2025: Prediction Markets Expansion, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock News Today, Dec. 23, 2025: Prediction Markets Expansion, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

Robinhood shares fell about 2%–3% to $119 on December 23, tracking declines in crypto-related stocks after Bitcoin dropped 3%. The company is expanding into sports-focused event contracts, resembling betting products but regulated as derivatives. Retail trading volumes remain at record highs, with inflows up 53% year-over-year, according to J.P. Morgan.
23 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Analog Devices stock price lags AI-fueled chip rebound — what investors watch next week

Analog Devices stock price lags AI-fueled chip rebound — what investors watch next week

8 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 19:28 EST — Market closed. Analog Devices shares last traded at $320.45, down about 0.5% from the prior close, as U.S. markets headed into the weekend. That small dip matters mostly because the tape has turned jumpy again in semiconductors, with investors chasing AI-linked names one day and backing off the next. ADI sits in the middle of that push-pull: it sells the less-glamorous chips that end up in factories, cars and instruments, not just data centers. On Friday, U.S. stocks surged and chipmakers led, after big cloud companies laid out another leg of capital
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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