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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.

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025 — Latest News, Earnings Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025 — Latest News, Earnings Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook

Qualcomm closed at $175.25 on Dec. 19, 2025, with after-hours trading at $175.75 and a market cap near $186 billion. The company completed its Alphawave Semi acquisition on Dec. 18, accelerating its data center AI push. Tony Pialis, Alphawave’s CEO, will lead Qualcomm’s data center business. Next earnings are scheduled for Feb. 4, 2026.
22 December 2025
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Bank of America (BAC) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Bank of America (BAC) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) heads into the Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 U.S. market open with its shares trading near recent highs—right as investors shift into “holiday-week” mode, when liquidity can thin out and headlines can move stocks faster than usual. Here’s the latest BAC stock news, analyst forecasts, and key drivers to watch before the opening bell. 1) Where BAC stock stands heading into Monday’s open Bank of America shares closed Friday, Dec. 19 at $55.27, up 1.86%, with heavy volume (about 73.0 million shares)—a notable data point going into a quieter trading week. Nasdaq Technically, the stock
22 December 2025
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Mastercard (MA) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 22, 2025

Mastercard (MA) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 22, 2025

Mastercard shares closed at $572.23 on Friday ahead of the U.S. market reopening Monday, with analysts maintaining a “Strong Buy” consensus and average price targets in the mid-$600s. The company faces ongoing litigation over a proposed $38 billion swipe-fee settlement, which major retailers have urged a judge to reject, citing insufficient relief.
22 December 2025
Goldman Sachs Stock (GS): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025 — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts

Goldman Sachs Stock (GS): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025 — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) enters the Dec. 22, 2025 session with momentum, a busy corporate-news backdrop, and a calendar shaped by a holiday‑shortened trading week. Shares most recently finished at $893.48 (Dec. 19 close), putting Goldman near recent highs after a strong 2025 run. FinanceCharts Below is what investors and traders will want on their radar before Monday’s U.S. market open (Dec. 22, 2025)—from the biggest Goldman headlines and regulatory updates to Wall Street’s latest consensus view and the macro catalysts that can move bank stocks quickly. Goldman Sachs stock: the quick read heading into Dec. 22
22 December 2025
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Citigroup (C) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

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

Citigroup shares closed at $114.86 on Friday, near 2025 highs, as investors weighed recent regulatory relief. The Federal Reserve ended three confidential supervisory actions tied to trading risk, and the OCC removed a 2024 amendment to Citi’s 2020 consent order. Citi’s Q4 earnings are set for Jan. 14, 2026. The underlying 2020 consent order remains in effect.
22 December 2025
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AbbVie Stock (ABBV) Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025: Drug-Pricing Talks, Dividend Signals, and the Next Catalysts

AbbVie Stock (ABBV) Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025: Drug-Pricing Talks, Dividend Signals, and the Next Catalysts

AbbVie closed at $226.82 on Friday, Dec. 19, up 1.8%, with trading volume spiking to 18.6 million shares, well above average. The company remains in talks with the White House as U.S. drug pricing reforms accelerate, including “most-favored-nation” deals and new TrumpRx programs. AbbVie is expected to visit the White House after the holidays for further negotiations.
22 December 2025
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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) Stock: Nasdaq-100 Entry, Amvuttra Momentum, Analyst Targets and Key Risks to Know Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) Stock: Nasdaq-100 Entry, Amvuttra Momentum, Analyst Targets and Key Risks to Know Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals joins the Nasdaq-100 before the U.S. market opens Dec. 22, prompting index-tracking funds to adjust positions. Shares last closed at $400.23. The company’s drug Amvuttra recently secured routine NHS use in England and Health Canada approval for ATTR cardiomyopathy. Alnylam also announced a $250 million manufacturing expansion and new FDA recognition for its technology platform.
22 December 2025
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Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) Before the Market Opens on December 22, 2025: FDA Catalysts, Talc Litigation Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) Before the Market Opens on December 22, 2025: FDA Catalysts, Talc Litigation Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) heads into the U.S. market open on Monday, December 22, 2025, with investors balancing a familiar mix of defensive-healthcare appeal and headline-driven catalysts—from fresh talc litigation verdicts to FDA-related momentum in oncology and MedTech. Below is what matters most for JNJ stock right now, what analysts are projecting, and which near-term triggers could move shares as the holiday week begins. JNJ stock price check: where shares stand heading into December 22 As of the latest available pricing from the most recent session (Friday, December 19), Johnson & Johnson stock traded around $206.37. The session’s trading
22 December 2025
Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Exxon Mobil shares last traded at $116.69, down 1.02%, as crude prices hover near multi-year lows. Oil rebounded early Dec. 22 after the U.S. intercepted a Venezuelan tanker, but remains volatile. Exxon updated its 2030 plan, targeting $25 billion earnings growth and raising output goals. CFO Kathy Mikells will retire Feb. 1, 2026, with Neil Hansen set to succeed her.
22 December 2025
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Salesforce Stock (NYSE: CRM): Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Salesforce Stock (NYSE: CRM): Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Salesforce shares closed at $259.91 on Dec. 19, down nearly 21% year-to-date but up 14.6% for the month. The company announced a deal to acquire Qualified, an AI marketing firm, on Dec. 17. In its latest earnings, Salesforce reported Q3 revenue of $10.3 billion, up 9% year-over-year, and highlighted Agentforce and Data 360 annualized revenue reaching $1.4 billion, up 114%.
22 December 2025
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Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman Draws Superintelligence Red Lines as Costs, Talent Wars and Power Bills Collide

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman Draws Superintelligence Red Lines as Costs, Talent Wars and Power Bills Collide

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman said on Dec. 21 the company will halt any AI system that risks escaping human control, calling “containment” and “alignment” non-negotiable before releasing superintelligent tools. On the same day, U.S. senators pressed Microsoft and other firms on whether AI data centers are raising household electricity bills as their power use climbs.
22 December 2025
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Starbucks Names Former Amazon Grocery Tech Leader Anand Varadarajan as CTO in Brian Niccol’s Turnaround Push

Starbucks Names Former Amazon Grocery Tech Leader Anand Varadarajan as CTO in Brian Niccol’s Turnaround Push

Starbucks named Anand Varadarajan, a longtime Amazon executive, as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective January 19, 2026. Varadarajan will oversee technology upgrades aimed at improving store speed and labor efficiency, following the previous CTO’s departure in the fall. CEO Brian Niccol is pushing a tech overhaul to address operational challenges in U.S. stores.
22 December 2025
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AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) Stock Preview: Key News, Analyst Targets, Financial Outlook, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) Stock Preview: Key News, Analyst Targets, Financial Outlook, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

AppLovin closed Friday at $721.37, up nearly 4%, with after-hours trading near $725. The company’s market cap stands at about $243.8 billion. AppLovin now operates solely as an advertising/software platform after selling its Apps Business on June 30, 2025. The stock faces ongoing short-seller scrutiny and reported regulatory attention over data practices.
22 December 2025
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Nike (NKE) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025 — Earnings Fallout, China Risks, Tariffs, and Wall Street Forecasts

Nike (NKE) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025 — Earnings Fallout, China Risks, Tariffs, and Wall Street Forecasts

Nike shares closed at $58.71 on Friday, down 11% after a post-earnings selloff and hitting a seven-month low. Net income and EPS fell 32% in fiscal Q2 2026 despite a revenue increase, with margins pressured by tariffs and ongoing weakness in China. Wholesale revenue rose, but direct-to-consumer sales dropped. Analysts trimmed price targets, citing tariff risks and China uncertainty.
22 December 2025
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CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) Before the Market Opens Dec. 22, 2025: The DOE “Genesis Mission” Boost, Debt Questions, Guidance, and Analyst Targets

CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) Before the Market Opens Dec. 22, 2025: The DOE “Genesis Mission” Boost, Debt Questions, Guidance, and Analyst Targets

CoreWeave shares surged 22.6% Friday to close at $83.00 after a volatile week that saw lows near $64. The rebound followed weeks of selling tied to concerns over debt-fueled growth and data-center delays. The company recently joined the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission. CoreWeave projects 2025 revenue of $5.05–$5.15 billion and capital spending of up to $14 billion.
22 December 2025
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Costco Stock (COST) Before the Market Open on Dec. 22, 2025: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Costco Stock (COST) Before the Market Open on Dec. 22, 2025: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Costco reported Q1 fiscal 2026 net sales of $65.98 billion, up 8.2%, with net income at $2.001 billion and diluted EPS of $4.50. Shares traded near $855.62 after a year of underperformance, as investors questioned valuation despite steady growth. Membership fees rose to $1.329 billion, with total paid members at 81.4 million. Roth Capital issued a rare sell call, citing softer membership and rising competition.
22 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Idox share price stuck below 71.5p bid as Long Path says backing nears control

Idox share price stuck below 71.5p bid as Long Path says backing nears control

8 February 2026
Long Path Partners said it has aggregate support for about 49.26% of Idox shares for its 71.5p-per-share cash offer. Idox shares closed Friday at 71.0p, about 0.7% below the offer price. Valid acceptances stood at 19.12% as of Feb. 5, with the offer open until March 16. The deal requires more than 50% of voting rights to go unconditional.
BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

8 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, with 5.6 million shares traded. The company disclosed buying back 115,039 shares for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of 1,860.32 pence. Over 1,200 BAE workers in northwest England are striking over pay until at least Feb. 20. Full-year results are due Feb. 18.
Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

8 February 2026
Barclays shares closed up 2.71% at 479.1 pence on Friday, ahead of full-year results and a targets update due Tuesday. Barclays and NatWest have both submitted offers for Evelyn Partners, with a deal announcement possible this week, according to Reuters. Mary Francis will retire from the Barclays board in May. Investors are watching for signals on costs, credit quality, and capital returns.
Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

8 February 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,229p on Friday, up 1.78%, as the FTSE 100 gained 0.59%. The company reported buying 742,570 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 12.66 million shares. Rolls-Royce will attend the World Defense Show in Riyadh, noting over 80% of its Saudi workforce are nationals.
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