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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.

Newmont (NEM) Stock Week Ahead: Dividend Day, Gold Price Tailwinds, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Newmont (NEM) Stock Week Ahead: Dividend Day, Gold Price Tailwinds, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) heads into the Christmas-shortened trading week near a fresh high as precious-metals momentum remains the dominant driver of sentiment. Shares closed at $101.29 on Friday, Dec. 19, putting the stock within about 1% of its recent 52‑week high—and on unusually heavy volume, a sign that both momentum traders and longer-term investors have been active into year-end. MarketWatch For the week of Dec. 22–26, the setup is unusual: a dividend payment date on Monday, a half-day U.S. equity session on Wednesday, and a full market holiday on Thursday. That combination can amplify volatility—because liquidity drops while headline
21 December 2025
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Philip Morris International (PM) Stock Week Ahead: Dividend Watch, FDA Nicotine Pouch Developments, Analyst Targets and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Philip Morris International (PM) Stock Week Ahead: Dividend Watch, FDA Nicotine Pouch Developments, Analyst Targets and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Published: Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 (week-ahead outlook) Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) heads into the Christmas-shortened trading week with a familiar mix of forces: a defensive consumer-staples profile, an income-driven shareholder base watching the next dividend milestone, and an evolving regulatory backdrop for nicotine pouches and other smoke-free products. PM shares last closed around $156.84 (Friday close), sitting well below the 2025 peak but still far above the year’s lows—an important context as liquidity thins into the holiday. FT Markets Below is what matters most for PM stock in the week ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): the trading calendar, PMI-specific
21 December 2025
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American Express Stock (AXP) Week Ahead: Dividend Update, Analyst Price Targets, Credit Trends and Key Catalysts for Christmas Week

American Express Stock (AXP) Week Ahead: Dividend Update, Analyst Price Targets, Credit Trends and Key Catalysts for Christmas Week

American Express (NYSE: AXP) heads into Christmas week with shares hovering near record territory after a strong 2025 run and a busy mid-December news cycle that included fresh analyst target hikes, a dividend declaration, and updated credit performance data. With U.S. markets operating on a holiday schedule and liquidity typically thinner, the next few sessions may be driven as much by macro headlines as by company-specific catalysts. Below is the complete week-ahead briefing on American Express stock—covering the latest news, Wall Street forecasts, and the key events investors are likely to watch from Monday, Dec. 22 through Friday, Dec. 26,
21 December 2025
Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock Week-Ahead Outlook: Pricing Deal Shockwave, HIV Pipeline Momentum, and Key Catalysts for Dec 22–26, 2025

Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock Week-Ahead Outlook: Pricing Deal Shockwave, HIV Pipeline Momentum, and Key Catalysts for Dec 22–26, 2025

December 21, 2025 — Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD) heads into a holiday-shortened trading week with an unusually dense mix of policy headlines and pipeline momentum—two forces that can quickly reprice a large-cap biopharma stock even when overall market volume is thin. Gilead ended the most recent session around $124.29, a level investors will treat as the near-term “line in the sand” as markets navigate Christmas week liquidity, fresh U.S. drug-pricing agreements, and renewed optimism around Gilead’s HIV franchise. Below is a week-ahead, publication-ready briefing on the latest Gilead news, forecasts, and market analysis as of Dec. 21, 2025, and
21 December 2025
Intuit (INTU) Stock Week Ahead: Stablecoin Partnership With Circle, TurboTax Push, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Intuit (INTU) Stock Week Ahead: Stablecoin Partnership With Circle, TurboTax Push, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) heads into a holiday-shortened trading week with a familiar narrative—strong recurring software demand and an aggressive push into AI—plus a newer, headline-grabbing theme: stablecoins. As of the latest available pricing going into the week of Monday, December 22 through Friday, December 26, 2025, Intuit shares are near $671 following the most recent close, putting the company’s market value around the $187 billion mark. Fintel For investors, the week ahead is less about an earnings catalyst (none is scheduled) and more about thin holiday liquidity, macro headlines, and continued digestion of Intuit’s recent product and platform announcements—especially
21 December 2025
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Caterpillar Stock (CAT) Week-Ahead Outlook: AI Data-Center Demand Meets Holiday-Week Volatility, Tariffs, and New Deal Headlines

Caterpillar Stock (CAT) Week-Ahead Outlook: AI Data-Center Demand Meets Holiday-Week Volatility, Tariffs, and New Deal Headlines

As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) heads into a holiday-shortened trading week after a sharp pullback that tested the market’s newest narrative: that “AI isn’t just chips”—it’s also generators, turbines, and the heavy equipment needed to build the infrastructure behind the boom. CAT ended the latest session around $576 after rebounding Friday, following a fast five-session slide that drew attention across Wall Street. Bloomberg+1 Below is what matters most for the week ahead—the catalysts, the latest company and sector news, where analysts are split, and the technical levels traders are likely to watch into Christmas week.
21 December 2025
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Adobe Stock Week Ahead: ADBE Faces Fresh AI-Lawsuit Risk After Upbeat FY2026 Outlook — What Investors Watch Dec 22–26, 2025

Adobe Stock Week Ahead: ADBE Faces Fresh AI-Lawsuit Risk After Upbeat FY2026 Outlook — What Investors Watch Dec 22–26, 2025

Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) heads into a holiday-shortened trading week with investors balancing two competing narratives: steady subscription-driven fundamentals (and a higher-looking FY2026 outlook) versus rising legal and competitive risk tied to generative AI. Adobe stock last closed around $355.86, with a 52-week range of roughly $311.58 to $465.70 and a market cap near $149B, according to market data available as of Dec. 21, 2025. Google Below is a forward-looking, week-ahead briefing (Dec. 22–26) built from the most recent reporting, forecasts, and market analysis available as of 21.12.2025. First, the calendar: it’s a Christmas-shortened week (thin liquidity risk) U.S. stock
21 December 2025
Boeing Stock Week Ahead: FAA 777F Emissions Waiver, 737 MAX 10 Review, and Wall Street’s 2026 Turnaround Debate (NYSE: BA)

Boeing Stock Week Ahead: FAA 777F Emissions Waiver, 737 MAX 10 Review, and Wall Street’s 2026 Turnaround Debate (NYSE: BA)

As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, The Boeing Company (The) stock (NYSE: BA) enters a holiday-shortened trading week with momentum—and a familiar mix of catalysts that can move the shares quickly: FAA decisions, production-rate expectations, certification timelines, and the pace of deliveries. Boeing shares finished the last full session Friday, Dec. 19 at $214.08 (after trading around $214.83 in after-hours activity). StockAnalysisThat puts BA stock back near a level many investors view as an “inflection zone”: high enough to reflect improving confidence, but still sensitive to any headline that reopens the market’s long-running questions about safety, quality, and execution. This
21 December 2025
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Chevron Stock (CVX) Week Ahead Forecast: Venezuela Oil Crackdown, Holiday-Thin Trading, and the Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Chevron Stock (CVX) Week Ahead Forecast: Venezuela Oil Crackdown, Holiday-Thin Trading, and the Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) heads into Christmas week with a very specific setup: thin holiday liquidity, big geopolitics around Venezuelan crude flows, and a market trying to decide whether year-end tailwinds (the “Santa rally” narrative) can overcome rate-path uncertainty and shutdown-delayed data. Reuters+1 As of the latest available print, Chevron stock is around $147.75, essentially flat versus the prior close. That puts CVX meaningfully below several commonly watched moving averages and well off autumn highs—setting the stage for an event-driven week where oil headlines may matter more than company headlines. Below is a detailed, publication-ready week-ahead report (compiled Sunday, December
21 December 2025
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IBM Stock Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Confluent Deal Fallout, Holiday Trading Risks, and What Could Move International Business Machines

IBM Stock Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Confluent Deal Fallout, Holiday Trading Risks, and What Could Move International Business Machines

Dec. 21, 2025 — International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) heads into a holiday-shortened week with investors balancing two competing narratives: a multi-month rerating driven by hybrid cloud and AI optimism, and a more cautious near-term setup defined by thin liquidity, macro headlines, and ongoing scrutiny of valuation. IBM shares last closed at $300.98 (Dec. 19), after swinging through a volatile mid-December range that took the stock from above $311 down toward the mid-$295s before stabilizing near the psychologically important $300 mark. StockAnalysis Below is what matters for IBM stock in the coming week (Dec. 22–26), including the latest deal
21 December 2025
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Insmed Incorporated (NASDAQ: INSM) Stock Week Ahead: Nasdaq-100 Addition Meets Brensocatib Setback—News, Forecasts, and What to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Insmed Incorporated (NASDAQ: INSM) Stock Week Ahead: Nasdaq-100 Addition Meets Brensocatib Setback—News, Forecasts, and What to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, Insmed Incorporated (NASDAQ: INSM) is heading into a pivotal (and holiday-shortened) trading week with two narratives pulling on sentiment at the same time: That push-pull dynamic is likely to define the week-ahead setup for INSM as markets reopen Monday. INSM stock snapshot heading into the week (as of Dec. 21, 2025) Because this coming week includes Christmas holiday trading conditions, liquidity can be thinner than normal—sometimes amplifying both index-related moves and any lingering “headline drift” from last week’s biotech news. The headline that sparked the volatility: brensocatib CRSsNP Phase 2b miss What happened On
21 December 2025
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Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Week Ahead: Prediction Markets Push, Indonesia Expansion, Analyst Targets and Key Risks (Dec 22–26, 2025)

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Week Ahead: Prediction Markets Push, Indonesia Expansion, Analyst Targets and Key Risks (Dec 22–26, 2025)

Updated: December 21, 2025 (Week-Ahead Preview) Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) heads into the holiday-shortened week with momentum from a rapid product rollout—and a growing spotlight from regulators and rivals. The stock last traded around $121.35, valuing the company near $127B and leaving it at a high-growth fintech multiple (about 58x earnings, per market data). For investors watching Robinhood stock into the week of Dec. 22–26, the story remains the same—but louder: the company is trying to evolve from a commission-free brokerage into a broader trading platform built around crypto, options, and especially prediction/event contracts, while simultaneously expanding internationally and
21 December 2025
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Lululemon Stock (LULU) Week Ahead: Elliott Activism, CEO Search, Tariff Headwinds and Holiday-Shortened Trading (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Lululemon Stock (LULU) Week Ahead: Elliott Activism, CEO Search, Tariff Headwinds and Holiday-Shortened Trading (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) heads into the week of December 22 with a rare mix of boardroom drama, activist pressure, and macro catalysts—all set against a holiday-thinned trading calendar that can exaggerate price moves. The backdrop: lululemon’s leadership transition is now public and time-bound, with CEO Calvin McDonald set to depart on January 31, 2026, and an activist heavyweight—Elliott Investment Management—surfacing with a more-than-$1 billion stake and a preferred CEO candidate. Lululemon+1 At the same time, lululemon’s latest results show a company still growing, but unevenly: international strength is offset by softer Americas performance and margin pressure, with management
21 December 2025
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Texas Instruments Stock (NASDAQ: TXN) Week Ahead Outlook: New Sherman Fab Starts Production as Wall Street Splits on 2026 Recovery

Texas Instruments Stock (NASDAQ: TXN) Week Ahead Outlook: New Sherman Fab Starts Production as Wall Street Splits on 2026 Recovery

December 21, 2025 — Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ: TXN) heads into the Christmas-shortened trading week with investors balancing two powerful, and competing, narratives: a long-term U.S. manufacturing expansion that just hit an operational milestone, and a near-term debate about margins, inventories, and valuation as the analog chip cycle recovers unevenly. TXN closed $176.29 on Friday, December 19 (up 0.06% on the day), and finished the last five trading sessions down modestly from $179.42 on December 12, reflecting cautious positioning into year-end. StockAnalysis Below is what matters most for the week ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025)—the latest company headlines, the key analyst
21 December 2025
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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock Week Ahead: Audit Overhaul, Trump’s Insurer Price Talks, and ACA Subsidy Deadline Drive the Outlook

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock Week Ahead: Audit Overhaul, Trump’s Insurer Price Talks, and ACA Subsidy Deadline Drive the Outlook

As of December 21, 2025, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH) heads into a holiday-shortened trading week with investors balancing a familiar mix of catalysts: regulatory and political headlines, ongoing scrutiny of Medicare Advantage practices, legal overhangs tied to Optum, and a fresh push by management to reset trust through an unusually public “fix-it” program. Reuters+1 UNH stock was last indicated around $327 (recent trading data), and recent sessions have underscored how quickly sentiment can swing on policy news—especially when Washington signals it wants to pressure insurers on pricing. Barron’s+1 Below is the week-ahead setup for UNH, including the most important
21 December 2025
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Wells Fargo Stock (WFC) Week Ahead: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Wells Fargo Stock (WFC) Week Ahead: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Date: December 21, 2025 Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) heads into the Christmas week stretch near its recent highs, with investors balancing a holiday-thinned tape against a busy burst of U.S. macro data and a steady drumbeat of company-specific headlines—from investment banking expansion to capital-structure tweaks and cost-efficiency plans. As of the latest available trading data, WFC was around $93, after a strong Friday session, with elevated volume compared with typical holiday-week conditions. Below is what matters most for the week ahead: the news flow shaping sentiment, what Wall Street forecasts look like right now, and the specific catalysts
21 December 2025
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Week Ahead: Google Cloud’s ‘$10B’ Partnership, Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Week Ahead: Google Cloud’s ‘$10B’ Partnership, Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

As the holiday-shortened week begins, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PANW) heads into the December 22–26 trading window with investors focused on two big narratives: a newly expanded Google Cloud partnership (described by Reuters as approaching $10 billion over several years) and Palo Alto’s accelerating AI-era platform strategy—including major acquisitions slated for fiscal 2026. Reuters+1 PANW last closed at $186.88 (Dec. 19), putting the stock about 16% below its 52-week high of $223.61 and roughly 30% above its 52-week low of $144.15—a positioning that reflects both the year’s volatility and the market’s ongoing debate over cybersecurity “platformization” leaders. Palo Alto
21 December 2025
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Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock: Week-Ahead Outlook for Dec. 22–26, 2025 as Bitcoin Buys, Index Risk, and Holiday Trading Collide

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock: Week-Ahead Outlook for Dec. 22–26, 2025 as Bitcoin Buys, Index Risk, and Holiday Trading Collide

Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR)—the company formerly known as MicroStrategy—heads into the Christmas-shortened trading week with investors focused less on its legacy software business and more on three immediate drivers: bitcoin price direction, index-provider scrutiny, and the company’s ongoing capital-raising machine that funds more BTC purchases. Yahoo Finance+2SEC+2 As of the latest available quote, MSTR was at $164.82 (last reported trade after Friday’s session), a level that underscores how quickly sentiment can swing when bitcoin volatility meets thin holiday liquidity. Below is what matters most for the week ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025)—including the latest confirmed bitcoin-buy updates, fresh credit commentary, major
21 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Week Ahead: Record Close After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal—Catalysts, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Watch

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Week Ahead: Record Close After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal—Catalysts, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Watch

As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, Rocket Lab Corporation stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) is heading into a holiday-shortened trading week after a stunning two-day surge that pushed shares to a record close of $70.52 on Friday, December 19. The rally has been fueled by a major U.S. national-security satellite award—Rocket Lab’s largest contract to date—alongside fresh launch momentum that capped off a milestone year for its Electron rocket. StockAnalysis+2MarketWatch+2 What happens next may depend less on headlines about “space hype” and more on whether Rocket Lab can convert a growing defense backlog into predictable manufacturing execution—while keeping investors confident in its
21 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Week Ahead: Netflix Deal vs. Paramount Tender Offer Keeps Shares in “Merger-Arbitrage Mode”

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Week Ahead: Netflix Deal vs. Paramount Tender Offer Keeps Shares in “Merger-Arbitrage Mode”

Dateline: December 21, 2025 (Week Ahead: Dec. 22–26, 2025) Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A stock (NASDAQ: WBD) heads into a holiday-shortened week with the kind of headline-driven volatility that rarely shows up in “normal” media earnings models. The reason is simple: WBD is now trading less like a traditional entertainment company and more like a live deal—anchored between two competing paths to a potential takeover. On Friday’s close, WBD finished around $27.77, putting it almost exactly on top of the $27.75 per-share headline value Netflix is pitching to WBD shareholders—while still leaving a meaningful gap to Paramount Skydance’s $30.00
21 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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