Khadija Saeed

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

Intuitive Surgical Stock (ISRG) Week Ahead: FDA da Vinci 5 Recall Posting, da Vinci SP Expansion, and Fresh Wall Street Targets Into the Christmas Trading Week

Intuitive Surgical Stock (ISRG) Week Ahead: FDA da Vinci 5 Recall Posting, da Vinci SP Expansion, and Fresh Wall Street Targets Into the Christmas Trading Week

Date: December 21, 2025 (Sunday) Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG) heads into the Christmas-shortened trading week with momentum—yet also with two developments investors will likely keep on the radar: a newly posted FDA Class 2 recall entry tied to a da Vinci 5 console component, and a recent FDA clearance that expands da Vinci SP into three high-volume general surgery procedures. ISRG last closed at $572.47 after rising 1.88% in the latest session, a move that outpaced the broader market on the day. MarketWatch+1 Below is the week-ahead playbook—what just happened, what Wall Street is forecasting, and what to watch
Eaton Stock (ETN) Week Ahead: Data Center Power Expansion, Boyd Cooling Deal, and Analyst Targets to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Eaton Stock (ETN) Week Ahead: Data Center Power Expansion, Boyd Cooling Deal, and Analyst Targets to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Eaton Corporation plc (NYSE: ETN) heads into the holiday-shortened trading week with investors weighing two competing forces: a powerful multi-year “grid-to-chip” demand story tied to AI data centers and electrification, and near-term questions about valuation, cyclical end-markets, and deal execution. As of the latest available pricing (Friday’s close), ETN traded around $317.80. In the most notable move of the past week, Eaton shares fell 4.28% on Wednesday, December 17, closing at $315.82, with trading volume reported well above the recent average—an attention-getting signal heading into a low-liquidity, year-end tape. MarketWatch Below is a week-ahead briefing built from the most recent
Shopify Stock (SHOP) Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, BFCM Momentum, and the Next Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Shopify Stock (SHOP) Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, BFCM Momentum, and the Next Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Updated: Sunday, December 21, 2025Ticker: Shopify Inc. (Nasdaq: SHOP; TSX: SHOP) Shopify Investors+1 Shopify stock enters Christmas week with two forces pulling at the same time: strong holiday demand signals from merchants on its platform, and thin, holiday-shortened market conditions that can amplify swings in high-beta growth names like SHOP. Shopify+2Investing.com+2 As of the most recent close (Friday, Dec. 19, 2025), Shopify shares were $169.57 on Nasdaq and C$233.80 on the TSX, with a 52-week range on the U.S. listing of $69.84–$182.19 (per Shopify’s investor data). Shopify Investors This week-ahead report (for Dec. 22–26) breaks down the latest SHOP headlines
Disney Stock Forecast: Key Catalysts for Walt Disney (DIS) Shares in the Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Disney Stock Forecast: Key Catalysts for Walt Disney (DIS) Shares in the Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) heads into the Christmas-shortened trading week with a rare mix of fresh blockbuster momentum, a headline-making AI partnership, and renewed focus on profitability and shareholder returns—all while broader markets brace for thinner liquidity and a busy slate of U.S. economic data. As of the latest available trading session, Disney shares are around $111 (recent price: $111.24). This week ahead matters because holiday weeks can amplify moves—both up and down—when fewer participants are trading and news flow can hit a market with lighter volume. Trading week setup: a shortened market calendar and thinner liquidity U.S.
Amphenol (APH) Stock Week Ahead: Analyst Upgrades, AI Data-Center Demand, and a Holiday-Shortened Trading Week (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Amphenol (APH) Stock Week Ahead: Analyst Upgrades, AI Data-Center Demand, and a Holiday-Shortened Trading Week (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

As the new week begins, Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) is heading into a holiday-shortened U.S. trading calendar with renewed momentum after a sharp late-week move. Shares last traded around $135, finishing Friday’s session up roughly 4% and close to recent highs. Barchart.com For investors tracking Amphenol stock into year-end, the coming week is less about scheduled company events—and more about how thin holiday liquidity, AI infrastructure sentiment, and macro data releases could influence high-multiple, growth-linked industrial tech names like APH. Below is a detailed, week-ahead report based on news, forecasts, and analyst commentary available as of Sunday, December 21, 2025.
22 December 2025
The Trade Desk (TTD) Stock Week Ahead: Nasdaq-100 Exit, Fresh Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

The Trade Desk (TTD) Stock Week Ahead: Nasdaq-100 Exit, Fresh Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTD) heads into the Christmas-shortened week with two forces that can matter more than fundamentals in the near term: an index-driven reshuffle that removes TTD from the Nasdaq-100, and a holiday tape where thin liquidity can amplify flow-driven moves. As of the last U.S. session (Friday, Dec. 19, 2025), TTD is trading around the $37 area—an inflection point where technical levels, investor positioning, and headline risk can collide quickly once markets reopen on Monday. Below is what investors should know as of Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, and what to watch in the week ahead. 1)
NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Stock: Week-Ahead Outlook as Analysts Lift Targets and NXP Winds Down 5G Radio Power

NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Stock: Week-Ahead Outlook as Analysts Lift Targets and NXP Winds Down 5G Radio Power

Week Ahead: December 22–26, 2025 (published December 21, 2025) NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) heads into a holiday-shortened week with two storylines investors are weighing at the same time: fresh optimism from Wall Street price-target hikes, and a notable strategic retreat from a weak corner of the 5G infrastructure market. On the bullish side, multiple research notes in mid-December nudged expectations higher for NXPI and the broader semiconductor group, with targets converging around the mid-$260s. On the cautionary side, NXP’s decision to ramp down its radio power product line—paired with plans to close its Echo (ECHO) gallium nitride fab in
PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) Week Ahead: Elliott-Driven Reset, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) Week Ahead: Elliott-Driven Reset, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) heads into the week of December 22–26, 2025 in a familiar spot for defensive consumer staples: the stock is reacting less to day-to-day hype and more to big-picture execution—pricing, product mix, productivity, and any headline risks that can quickly swing sentiment in a low-volume holiday market. As of December 21, 2025, PepsiCo shares are around $148. The week ahead is Christmas-shortened (early close on Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day), which often means thinner liquidity and potentially sharper moves on headlines—even for “steady” names like PepsiCo. Investopedia Below is a complete, week-ahead report of the latest
22 December 2025
Rivian (RIVN) Stock Week-Ahead Outlook: Key Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Rivian (RIVN) Stock Week-Ahead Outlook: Key Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) enters the week of December 22–26, 2025 with momentum—and a new narrative that’s increasingly about software, autonomy, and in-house silicon, not just electric trucks and SUVs. As of the latest market close (Friday, Dec. 19, 2025), Rivian stock traded around $22.45, up roughly 10% on the day, putting shares near a fresh 52-week high zone (about $22.64) after a sharp December rally. markets.businessinsider.com For investors and traders, next week is also a holiday-shortened tape—meaning thinner liquidity can exaggerate moves in either direction. With the market focused on year-end positioning, a packed economic-data Tuesday, and Rivian’s
NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Week Ahead: Data-Center Deals, Updated Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks for Dec. 22–26, 2025

NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Week Ahead: Data-Center Deals, Updated Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks for Dec. 22–26, 2025

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) heads into a holiday-shortened week with investors balancing two forces that often pull utility stocks in opposite directions: rapidly rising power demand tied to AI and data centers (a growth catalyst) and the interest-rate/policy backdrop (a valuation and permitting risk). The stock last closed at $79.54 on Friday, Dec. 19, after a 1.62% decline on the day, while trading volume jumped well above its recent average. MarketWatch With U.S. markets closing early on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and closed Thursday, Dec. 25, liquidity can thin out—sometimes amplifying moves in rate-sensitive names like NextEra. New York Stock
22 December 2025
Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Week Ahead: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Week Ahead: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) enters the week of December 22–26, 2025 in a familiar place for long-term investors: near highs, supported by resilient global travel demand, but still facing a fast-evolving competitive and regulatory backdrop. With U.S. markets heading into a holiday-shortened trading week (and typically lighter liquidity), the setup is less about company-specific catalysts and more about how investors price (1) travel demand durability, (2) margin and buyback expectations, and (3) AI/search disruption risk—especially as big tech pushes further into travel planning. Nasdaq+2New York Stock Exchange+2 Below is a detailed, publication-ready, week-ahead report using the latest available reporting
22 December 2025
ON Semiconductor Stock (NASDAQ: ON) Week Ahead Outlook: Nasdaq-100 Exit, Buybacks, and GaN Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

ON Semiconductor Stock (NASDAQ: ON) Week Ahead Outlook: Nasdaq-100 Exit, Buybacks, and GaN Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025 ON Semiconductor Corporation (onsemi) heads into a holiday-shortened trading week with two unusual forces likely to dominate price action: (1) index-driven flows tied to ON’s removal from the Nasdaq-100, and (2) a steady drumbeat of strategic announcements aimed at power semiconductors for AI infrastructure, EVs, and industrial energy systems. As of the latest close, ON stock finished at $55.21. StockAnalysisWhile fundamentals matter over time, the coming week could be shaped by liquidity (thin holiday trading), rebalancing mechanics, and headline sensitivity—especially around onsemi’s expanding presence in gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) power devices. Below
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, New Gene-Therapy Data, and Fresh Analyst Targets (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, New Gene-Therapy Data, and Fresh Analyst Targets (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX) heads into the week of December 22–26, 2025 with a familiar setup for biotech investors: a cash-rich market leader in cystic fibrosis (CF), a pipeline that could meaningfully diversify revenue over the next 12–24 months, and a stock that can move quickly on headlines—even when broader markets are quiet. The difference this time is the calendar. U.S. equities trading will be compressed by Christmas, with an early close on Wednesday, Dec. 24 (1:00 p.m. ET) and markets closed Thursday, Dec. 25. That tends to thin liquidity and can magnify price swings—up or down—on even modest
22 December 2025
Linde plc (LIN) Stock Week Ahead: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts for Dec 22–26, 2025

Linde plc (LIN) Stock Week Ahead: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts for Dec 22–26, 2025

As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, Linde plc (ticker: LIN) enters a holiday-shortened trading week with a familiar setup: macro headlines and interest-rate expectations are likely to drive near-term sentiment, while Linde’s long-term narrative—pricing discipline, contract-backed backlog, and capital returns—continues to anchor many bullish analyst views. LIN last closed at $421.42 on Friday, Dec. 19 (U.S. session). linde.com Below is a detailed week-ahead briefing built from the most current news, filings, forecasts, and analyst commentary available up to 21.12.2025. What’s new around Linde stock right now 1) Linde’s Q3 results: earnings beat, cautious near-term tone The most recent quarterly update
22 December 2025
Analog Devices (ADI) Stock Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, Fresh Price-Target Hikes, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Analog Devices (ADI) Stock Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, Fresh Price-Target Hikes, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) heads into the Christmas week with investors balancing three storylines: a holiday-shortened trading schedule, a run of upbeat sell-side revisions, and new industry chatter about pricing power heading into 2026. As of the last full trading session before this report, ADI ended Friday, December 19, 2025, at $274.44, after a choppy week that included a midweek slide and a rebound attempt into the close. ADI remains not far from its 52-week high of $284.23, leaving the stock in a “near-the-top, but not breaking out” posture going into thin holiday liquidity. Investing.com Below is what matters
Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Week Ahead (Dec 22–26, 2025): CEO Succession, Costa Coffee Sale Talks, Analyst Targets, and Key Levels to Watch

Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Week Ahead (Dec 22–26, 2025): CEO Succession, Costa Coffee Sale Talks, Analyst Targets, and Key Levels to Watch

As the new week begins (Monday, December 22, 2025), The Coca-Cola Company (The) (NYSE: KO) heads into a holiday-shortened stretch with the stock hovering around $70 and investors weighing a mix of corporate headlines, analyst updates, and a macro calendar that could sway defensive names. KO last traded around $70.06 heading into the weekend, keeping the beverage giant firmly in “steady compounder” territory as markets prepare for lighter liquidity around Christmas. Below is what matters most for Coca-Cola stock in the week ahead, including the latest newsflow as of 21.12.2025, what analysts are forecasting, and the technical and macro levels
22 December 2025
Sandisk (SNDK) Stock Week Ahead: AI-Driven NAND Tightness, Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Sandisk (SNDK) Stock Week Ahead: AI-Driven NAND Tightness, Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025Ticker: Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) Sandisk stock heads into the final full holiday stretch of 2025 with momentum, volatility, and a growing spotlight from both Wall Street and index investors. The latest available quote shows SNDK around $237.61 (with the most recent session showing a wide $219.22–$243.67 range), underscoring how quickly sentiment has been swinging in the memory-and-storage trade. This coming week is shorter—U.S. markets close early on Christmas Eve and shut entirely on Christmas Day—so liquidity can thin out and intraday moves can become exaggerated. At the same time, several macro releases land before the
Coinbase (COIN) Stock Week Ahead: Stock-Trading Rollout, Prediction-Market Lawsuits, Analyst Targets and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Coinbase (COIN) Stock Week Ahead: Stock-Trading Rollout, Prediction-Market Lawsuits, Analyst Targets and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

NEW YORK — Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) heads into the Christmas-shortened trading week with investor attention split between two forces: the crypto tape (bitcoin and broader risk sentiment) and Coinbase’s accelerating push to become an “everything exchange” spanning crypto, stocks, derivatives, and prediction markets. Coinbase shares ended the last full week at $245.12 on Friday, Dec. 19, after swinging sharply intraday and closing lower than the prior Friday’s $267.46—a weekly decline of about 8% based on closing prices. StockAnalysis Meanwhile, bitcoin was trading around $88,316 over the weekend—still the dominant driver of sentiment for most
Carnival Corporation Stock Week Ahead (CCL): Dividend Return, Record 2025 Earnings, and the Key Catalysts to Watch Into Christmas Week

Carnival Corporation Stock Week Ahead (CCL): Dividend Return, Record 2025 Earnings, and the Key Catalysts to Watch Into Christmas Week

Carnival Corporation stock (NYSE: CCL) heads into the week of Dec. 22–26, 2025 with fresh momentum after a sharp post-earnings jump that pushed shares back toward multi-year highs. The move followed Carnival’s record full-year 2025 performance, a bullish 2026 profit outlook, and a headline-grabbing decision to reinstate its quarterly dividend for the first time since the pandemic-era suspension. Nasdaq+2PR Newswire+2 As of the most recent U.S. close (Friday), CCL finished at about $31.12, up roughly 9.7% on the session, with trading volume far above typical levels—an important detail heading into a holiday-shortened week where lower liquidity can amplify price swings.
KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) Week Ahead Outlook: Analyst Upgrades, AI Equipment Forecasts, and What to Watch Dec. 22–26, 2025

KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) Week Ahead Outlook: Analyst Upgrades, AI Equipment Forecasts, and What to Watch Dec. 22–26, 2025

Updated for the week ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025). KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) enters the Christmas-shortened trading week with momentum from fresh Wall Street upgrades and a strengthening top-down narrative: the AI infrastructure buildout is keeping semiconductor capital spending—especially at the leading edge—firm into 2026 and 2027. Investing.com+1 As of the latest available quote, KLAC traded around $1,245.67, up about 1.88% from the prior close, with an intraday range roughly $1,227 to $1,263.60 (latest trade timestamp reflects the most recent market update available at publication time). Below is what’s moving KLA stock now—and the concrete catalysts that could shape KLAC’s next
22 December 2025
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Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

7 February 2026
Coca-Cola will discontinue its frozen products, including the Minute Maid frozen line, in the U.S. and Canada in Q1 2026. Shares closed Friday up 0.66% at $79.03 ahead of Tuesday’s quarterly results. CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares on Feb. 3 for about $26 million under a pre-arranged plan. Options pricing suggests a possible 3% move after earnings.
Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

7 February 2026
Cisco shares closed up 3% at $84.82 Friday after a volatile week for tech stocks. The company will report quarterly results Feb. 11, with analysts expecting EPS of $1.02 on $15.12 billion revenue. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by the federal shutdown, are also due next week. About 23.9 million Cisco shares traded Friday.
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