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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.

Gold Price Today (22 December 2025): MCX Gold Jumps on Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Silver Hits Record High — Latest 22K/24K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata

Gold Price Today (22 December 2025): MCX Gold Jumps on Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Silver Hits Record High — Latest 22K/24K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata

Gold and silver hit new global records Monday, with spot gold reaching $4,392 an ounce and silver peaking at $69.23. On India’s MCX, February gold futures rose 0.77% to ₹1,35,224 per 10 grams, while March silver jumped 2.39% to ₹2,13,412 per kg. Gains followed expectations of US Fed rate cuts and strong safe-haven demand. Retail gold in Delhi climbed to ₹1,35,430 per 10 grams for 24K.
22 December 2025
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UltraTech Cement Gets ₹782.2 Crore GST Demand Notice; Brokerages Stay Bullish as UltraTech and Adani Keep Outpacing India’s Cement Sector

UltraTech Cement Gets ₹782.2 Crore GST Demand Notice; Brokerages Stay Bullish as UltraTech and Adani Keep Outpacing India’s Cement Sector

UltraTech Cement disclosed on December 22 it received a GST demand notice totaling ₹782.2 crore for FY2019 to FY2023, citing alleged short payment and improper input tax credit use. The company said it will contest the order. The notice includes about ₹391 crore in tax and a similar penalty, plus interest. UltraTech’s stock hovered near ₹11,500 as investors weighed the regulatory development.
22 December 2025
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Philip Morris International (PM) Stock: Key News, Dividend Dates, and Analyst Forecasts Ahead of the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Philip Morris International (PM) Stock: Key News, Dividend Dates, and Analyst Forecasts Ahead of the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Philip Morris International reported Q3 2025 net revenues of $10.85 billion, up from $9.91 billion a year earlier, and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.24. Smoke-free products accounted for 41% of total net revenues and reached 41 million users as of June 30. Shares last traded near $156.84 ahead of the Dec. 22 market open. The NYSE will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25 for Christmas.
22 December 2025
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Adobe Stock (ADBE) Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open: Earnings Signals, AI Catalysts, Lawsuit Risk, and Analyst Forecasts

Adobe Stock (ADBE) Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open: Earnings Signals, AI Catalysts, Lawsuit Risk, and Analyst Forecasts

Adobe closed at $355.86, down nearly 20% year-to-date and trading closer to its 52-week low of $311.58 than its high of $465.70. Q4 FY2025 revenue hit a record $6.19 billion, with full-year revenue at $23.77 billion, up 11% from last year. The company projects FY2026 revenue between $25.90 billion and $26.10 billion. Investors remain focused on AI monetization and margin pressures.
22 December 2025
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Boeing Stock (BA) Preview for Dec. 22, 2025: FAA Decisions, 777F Emissions Waiver, and the 2026 Cash-Flow Turnaround Debate

Boeing Stock (BA) Preview for Dec. 22, 2025: FAA Decisions, 777F Emissions Waiver, and the 2026 Cash-Flow Turnaround Debate

Boeing shares closed at $214.08, up 2.79% ahead of a holiday-shortened trading week. Investors are watching FAA certification progress for the 737 MAX 7 and 10, as delays continue to affect delivery schedules and cash flow outlooks. NYSE and Nasdaq confirmed normal trading hours except for an early close on Dec. 24 and closure on Dec. 25.
22 December 2025
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American Express Stock (AXP): Key News, Dividend, Credit Trends, and Analyst Forecasts to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

American Express Stock (AXP): Key News, Dividend, Credit Trends, and Analyst Forecasts to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

American Express closed at $376.51 on Dec. 19 after a mid-month high of $385.92. The company declared a $0.82 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 10, 2026. CEO Stephen Squeri reported 9% growth in U.S. consumer retail spending during the holiday period. Q4 and full-year earnings are scheduled for Jan. 30, 2026.
22 December 2025
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Intuit (INTU) Stock: Key News, Earnings Forecasts, and Analyst Targets to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Intuit (INTU) Stock: Key News, Earnings Forecasts, and Analyst Targets to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Intuit shares closed at $671.30 on Dec. 19, down about 17% from the July 52-week high. The company announced a multi-year partnership with Circle to bring USDC stablecoin payments to TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma. Intuit also launched a new TurboTax and Credit Karma marketing campaign ahead of tax season. U.S. markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25.
22 December 2025
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Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 22, 2025

Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 22, 2025

Gilead Sciences shares traded near $124.29, up 2.35% premarket Monday, after the company signed a three-year U.S. drug-pricing agreement and reported late-stage HIV pipeline progress. The deal includes discounts on key medicines and a direct-to-patient program, with Gilead expecting a manageable financial impact. Shares remain close to their 52-week high of $128.70.
22 December 2025
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Chevron (CVX) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Chevron (CVX) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) heads into the Dec. 22, 2025 U.S. market open with investors balancing three big forces: (1) fresh geopolitics around Venezuela and global crude flows, (2) natural gas growth catalysts in the Eastern Mediterranean, and (3) Chevron’s own post-Hess playbook—higher output, disciplined spending, and heavier cost-cutting. Below is a practical, news-driven primer on what matters most for Chevron stock before the bell—including the latest headlines, upcoming catalysts, and where Wall Street’s forecasts cluster. Chevron stock snapshot heading into the open What this means into Monday: CVX is trading more like a “macro + oil tape” stock than
22 December 2025
IBM Stock Preview for Dec. 22, 2025: Confluent Deal, Analyst Targets, Dividend Outlook, and Key Catalysts Before the Opening Bell

IBM Stock Preview for Dec. 22, 2025: Confluent Deal, Analyst Targets, Dividend Outlook, and Key Catalysts Before the Opening Bell

IBM closed at $300.98 ahead of the Dec. 22 open, after announcing an $11 billion all-cash deal to acquire Confluent at $31 per share. Confluent’s major shareholders, holding 62% of voting power, agreed to support the transaction. IBM shares traded near the midpoint of their 52-week range as investors weighed the acquisition and holiday-thinned volumes.
22 December 2025
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T-Mobile Stock (TMUS) Before Market Open Dec. 22, 2025: Latest News, Buyback Plans, Legal Risks, and Analyst Forecasts

T-Mobile Stock (TMUS) Before Market Open Dec. 22, 2025: Latest News, Buyback Plans, Legal Risks, and Analyst Forecasts

T-Mobile’s board approved a $14.6 billion shareholder return program through 2026, combining buybacks and dividends. Shares closed at $196.73, down 1.77% and nearly 29% below the 52-week high, with trading volume surging to 17.2 million. A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on T-Mobile’s “Easy Switch” tool amid a dispute with AT&T. Q4 results are due February 11, 2026.
22 December 2025
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UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock: Key Audit Updates, DOJ Risks, Earnings Outlook and Analyst Forecasts Before the Market Opens Dec. 22, 2025

UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock: Key Audit Updates, DOJ Risks, Earnings Outlook and Analyst Forecasts Before the Market Opens Dec. 22, 2025

UnitedHealth closed Friday at $327.42, down about one-third over the past year and near the lower end of its 52-week range. The company said it will make major operational changes after external audits of its health services and pharmacy benefit manager units, citing documentation issues in Medicare Advantage programs. Markets face thin holiday trading, with NYSE and Nasdaq closing early Dec. 24 and shut Dec. 25.
22 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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