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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.

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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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock: Space Force Satellite Deal, Record Electron Launches, Neutron Timeline, and Wall Street Forecasts Ahead of the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock: Space Force Satellite Deal, Record Electron Launches, Neutron Timeline, and Wall Street Forecasts Ahead of the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Rocket Lab announced an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract on Dec. 19 to build 18 missile warning satellites, its largest SDA award to date. The deal could bring Rocket Lab’s total program value to about $1 billion, with subsystem opportunities included. The company’s contracted backlog reportedly jumped to around $1.1 billion after the win. Deployment of the satellites is expected by 2029.
22 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock: Netflix Deal, Paramount Bid, and Key Numbers to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock: Netflix Deal, Paramount Bid, and Key Numbers to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

WBD shares closed near $27.77 ahead of Monday’s open, tracking the value of competing takeover bids from Netflix and Paramount Skydance. Netflix has offered $27.75 per share in cash and stock, while Paramount is pitching a $30 all-cash deal. The stock price reflects investor bets on which bid will prevail. Regulatory review and deal terms remain in focus.
22 December 2025
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership in a security services deal reportedly worth nearly $10 billion over several years, Reuters reported Dec. 19. PANW shares last closed at $186.88. The agreement includes AI-driven cybersecurity initiatives and deeper integration of Palo Alto’s platforms with Google Cloud services. Investors are watching for further details on margins and execution.
22 December 2025
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Merck (MRK) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

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

Merck announced a new U.S. drug-pricing agreement, pledging to offer Januvia and related diabetes drugs at about 70% off list prices through a direct-to-patient program. The company also reached a deal with the Commerce Department to delay Section 232 tariffs for three years. Merck shares closed at $101.09, near the top of their 52-week range. The next earnings report is expected in early February 2026.
22 December 2025
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Home Depot Stock (HD): What Investors Should Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Home Depot Stock (HD): What Investors Should Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Home Depot shares closed at $345.00 Friday, down 2.8%, after the company reaffirmed fiscal 2025 guidance and issued a cautious 2026 outlook with projected total sales growth of 2.5% to 4.5%. Management emphasized a shift toward Pro customers and productivity. Housing market data showed modest improvement but ongoing constraints. A reported security issue involving leaked credentials also surfaced.
22 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 08.02.2026

8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 12:20 AM EST Sprinklr (CXM) Undervalued Amid Share Price Drop, AI Growth Potential Assessed February 8, 2026, 12:11 AM EST. Sprinklr (CXM) shares hover near $6, reflecting a 21% drop over 30 days and nearly 31% decline year-to-date. Despite negative returns stretching back three years, some analysts see an intrinsic value of around $11, suggesting the stock may be undervalued. The AI-driven customer experience platform is integrating advanced AI functionalities across marketing and customer service products to capitalize on rising demand for AI-powered analytics. Key risks include potential
Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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