Khadija Saeed

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

Gilead Sciences Stock (NASDAQ: GILD) Today: TrumpRx Drug-Pricing Deal, HIV Pipeline Momentum, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Gilead Sciences Stock (NASDAQ: GILD) Today: TrumpRx Drug-Pricing Deal, HIV Pipeline Momentum, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Updated: December 20, 2025 Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD) heads into the weekend with fresh policy headlines, a high-profile pricing agreement tied to the Trump administration’s TrumpRx initiative, and renewed attention on the company’s next-generation HIV portfolio. The combination has kept Gilead stock near the top of its recent trading range—while also reopening the debate investors have wrestled with all year: how much upside can the pipeline deliver, and how much risk does U.S. pricing policy introduce? Below is a comprehensive look at what’s driving Gilead shares as of 20.12.2025, what analysts are forecasting next, and the key catalysts (and
Intuit (INTU) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook: USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax 2026 Tax Push, and Key Catalysts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Intuit (INTU) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook: USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax 2026 Tax Push, and Key Catalysts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Dec. 20, 2025 — Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) enters the weekend with investors balancing a fresh fintech headline—Intuit’s newly announced USDC stablecoin partnership with Circle—against the familiar seasonal catalyst that often defines the stock’s narrative: TurboTax demand heading into the 2026 filing season (tax year 2025 returns filed in early 2026). Intuit Inc.+1 With U.S. markets closed on Saturday, the latest available pricing reflects Friday’s session: INTU closed at $671.30 on Dec. 19, capping a choppy week that saw the stock dip early and rebound into the close. StockAnalysis Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready breakdown of the latest INTU stock
Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook as AI Power Demand Meets Tariffs and Legal Risk

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook as AI Power Demand Meets Tariffs and Legal Risk

Dec. 20, 2025 — Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has spent much of 2025 acting like two stocks at once: the classic “global growth proxy” tied to construction, mining, and infrastructure—and, increasingly, a surprise beneficiary of the AI boom through power-generation equipment demand from data centers. As of the latest available quote on Dec. 20, 2025, Caterpillar shares were around $576. That price sits at the center of a fast-moving narrative: record backlog and AI-linked power demand on the bullish side, versus tariffs, cyclical end markets, valuation debates, and a fresh legal overhang on the bearish side. What’s moving Caterpillar stock
20 December 2025
Adobe Stock (ADBE) News on Dec. 20, 2025: Earnings, AI Firefly Expansion, Runway & ChatGPT Deals, Analyst Price Targets, and Lawsuit Risk

Adobe Stock (ADBE) News on Dec. 20, 2025: Earnings, AI Firefly Expansion, Runway & ChatGPT Deals, Analyst Price Targets, and Lawsuit Risk

Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) heads into the final full week before year-end with a familiar split-screen story for investors: record results and upbeat fiscal 2026 targets on one side, and growing debate over AI-era competition and legal risk on the other. Over the past 10 days, Adobe has delivered its fiscal Q4 beat and FY2026 outlook, pushed deeper into AI-first workflows through Firefly (including new video tools and partner models), announced high-profile integrations with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and AI video specialist Runway, and then faced a new AI training-data lawsuit that could become an overhang for sentiment. Reuters+3Adobe+3Reuters+3 Below is what’s
Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock News Today: Jefferies Upgrade Spotlight, Fresh Price Targets, and What to Watch Into 2026

Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock News Today: Jefferies Upgrade Spotlight, Fresh Price Targets, and What to Watch Into 2026

Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE: PG) is ending 2025 with a familiar investor debate—is this consumer-staples bellwether a defensive bargain after a weak year, or a “steady but capped” stock until growth re-accelerates? As of the latest available quote from late December trading, PG is around $144.46. Below is a roundup of the latest coverage and analysis dated from December 20, 2025 onward, plus the most relevant near-term forecasts, Street targets, and the key catalysts that could drive the next move. What’s new since December 20, 2025: the “reassess PG” moment A prominent theme in fresh analysis on December
20 December 2025
Boeing Stock News Today (Dec. 20, 2025): BA Holds Near $214 as Wall Street Bets on a 2026 Cash-Flow Turnaround

Boeing Stock News Today (Dec. 20, 2025): BA Holds Near $214 as Wall Street Bets on a 2026 Cash-Flow Turnaround

Boeing Stock News Today (Dec. 20, 2025): BA Holds Near $214 as Wall Street Bets on a 2026 Cash-Flow Turnaround Boeing (NYSE: BA) enters the weekend with momentum—and with investors laser-focused on whether 2026 becomes the year the company finally turns operational progress into durable cash generation. Because U.S. markets are closed on Saturday, December 20, 2025, the latest tape for Boeing stock is Friday’s close: $214.08, up 2.79% on the session. MarketWatchThat move mattered beyond Boeing’s chart: a strong Boeing session was one of the notable contributors to the Dow’s advance on December 19. MarketWatch What makes Boeing stock
20 December 2025
Chevron Stock (CVX) News Today, Dec. 20, 2025: Venezuela Blockade Risk, Guyana Growth, and 2026 Buyback Outlook

Chevron Stock (CVX) News Today, Dec. 20, 2025: Venezuela Blockade Risk, Guyana Growth, and 2026 Buyback Outlook

December 20, 2025 — Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) is heading into year-end with investors balancing two powerful forces: geopolitical volatility (especially around Venezuela) and big, company-specific catalysts tied to Guyana, disciplined capital spending, and shareholder returns. Chevron stock last traded around $147.75, essentially flat versus the prior close, after Friday’s session (U.S. markets are closed today). Below is a detailed roundup of the most important CVX stock news, forecasts, and analyses shaping the outlook as of Dec. 20, 2025—and the key signposts investors are watching into early 2026. Why Chevron stock is in focus on Dec. 20, 2025 Chevron’s narrative
IBM Stock News and Forecast for 2026: IBM Shares Hold Near $301 as Confluent Deal, Credit Outlook, and Analyst Calls Collide (Dec. 20, 2025)

IBM Stock News and Forecast for 2026: IBM Shares Hold Near $301 as Confluent Deal, Credit Outlook, and Analyst Calls Collide (Dec. 20, 2025)

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) enters the final stretch of 2025 with its stock consolidating near the $300 level—an area that has become a focal point for both bulls betting on IBM’s “AI + hybrid cloud” strategy and skeptics warning that the company’s acquisition push could strain the balance sheet. IBM stock last closed at $300.98 on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, up about 0.18% on the day. With U.S. markets closed on Saturday, Dec. 20, that close is the latest reference point for investors tracking the name into year-end. StockAnalysis What’s driving the debate right now is a tight
Insmed (INSM) Stock News and Forecasts on Dec. 20, 2025: Brinsupri Trial Miss, Truist Upgrade, and Updated Price Targets

Insmed (INSM) Stock News and Forecasts on Dec. 20, 2025: Brinsupri Trial Miss, Truist Upgrade, and Updated Price Targets

December 20, 2025 — Insmed Incorporated (NASDAQ: INSM) is ending the week in “re-pricing mode” after a mid-stage clinical setback jolted investor expectations, sparked sharp volatility, and triggered a round of analyst price-target revisions. By Friday’s close (the last U.S. trading session before today’s Saturday), Insmed shares finished at $174.84, up about 5% on the day—recovering some ground after Thursday’s steep drop. The catalyst remains the same: Insmed disclosed that its Phase 2b BiRCh study of brensocatib (brand: Brinsupri) in chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSsNP)missed both primary and secondary efficacy endpoints, prompting the company to discontinue that indication. At
Robinhood (HOOD) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis as of Dec. 20, 2025: Prediction Markets, AI “Cortex,” and Global Expansion Take Center Stage

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis as of Dec. 20, 2025: Prediction Markets, AI “Cortex,” and Global Expansion Take Center Stage

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) is closing out mid-December with investor attention locked on a single theme: the company’s rapid shift from a “commission-free broker” into a broader trading-and-betting marketplace, powered by prediction markets, expanding crypto capabilities, and new international growth bets. HOOD last traded around $121.35 (based on the latest U.S. market close), giving Robinhood a market value of roughly $127 billion and putting the stock well off its 52-week high near $153.86 after one of its strongest years since going public. StockAnalysis What’s different right now isn’t just the share price—it’s what investors believe Robinhood is becoming. In
20 December 2025
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Google Cloud Deal Near $10B, Latest Forecasts, and What’s Next for Investors

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Google Cloud Deal Near $10B, Latest Forecasts, and What’s Next for Investors

Dec. 20, 2025 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PANW) stock is in focus this weekend after a high-impact week of AI-security headlines and fresh valuation debate. Shares were last around $186.88, after closing Dec. 19 at $186.88. StockAnalysis The near-term narrative is being shaped by a landmark expansion of Palo Alto Networks’ partnership with Google Cloud—described publicly as “multibillion-dollar,” and reported by Reuters as “approaching $10 billion” over several years—alongside the company’s broader push into agentic AI security, platform consolidation, and two major acquisitions queued for fiscal 2026. AP News+3Reuters+3PR Newswire+3 Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready overview of today’s
20 December 2025
DWP Christmas Payments 2025: Full List of Early Benefit Dates, £10 Christmas Bonus Eligibility, and Jobcentre Opening Times

DWP Christmas Payments 2025: Full List of Early Benefit Dates, £10 Christmas Bonus Eligibility, and Jobcentre Opening Times

London — Saturday, 20 December 2025 — With Christmas and New Year bank holidays approaching, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and GOV.UK guidance confirms that some benefit and State Pension payments will be made earlier than usual, while Jobcentre Plus offices and key helplines will operate reduced or changed opening hours. Meanwhile, millions of pensioners and eligible benefit claimants have already received (or are due) the long-running £10 Christmas Bonus, and fact-checkers are warning about viral misinformation claiming the payment is higher. Below is the full, up-to-date rundown for 2025, including exact dates to watch, who qualifies for
20 December 2025
lululemon athletica inc. Stock (LULU): Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Transition, Buybacks, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook (As of Dec. 20, 2025)

lululemon athletica inc. Stock (LULU): Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Transition, Buybacks, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook (As of Dec. 20, 2025)

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) is closing out the week of Dec. 20, 2025 with a rare combination of catalysts that can move a stock fast: a CEO exit and succession search, better-than-expected quarterly results, an expanded buyback authorization, and a reported $1+ billion activist stake from Elliott Investment Management. The headlines helped reignite trading interest in LULU stock—but they also underscored why the shares have struggled through 2025: slowing momentum in the Americas, margin pressure tied to promotions and costs, and intensifying competition in athleisure. The debate for investors now is whether leadership change plus activist involvement can accelerate
20 December 2025
Texas Instruments Stock (NASDAQ: TXN) on Dec. 20, 2025: Sherman Fab Starts Production, Analysts Split on the 2026 Outlook

Texas Instruments Stock (NASDAQ: TXN) on Dec. 20, 2025: Sherman Fab Starts Production, Analysts Split on the 2026 Outlook

December 20, 2025 Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ: TXN) heads into the weekend at the center of two narratives that rarely collide so neatly: a major U.S. manufacturing milestone and a fresh wave of Wall Street debate about what that investment means for margins, cash flow, and share performance in the next semiconductor cycle. TXN last closed at $176.29 (Dec. 19, 2025), with trading in recent sessions reflecting investor tug-of-war between long-term capacity advantages and short-term profitability concerns. StockAnalysis Below is a full roundup of the current news, forecasts, and analyses relevant to Texas Instruments stock as of 20.12.2025, plus the
T-Mobile (TMUS) Stock News and Forecasts on Dec. 20, 2025: Buybacks, Dividend Momentum, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Catalysts

T-Mobile (TMUS) Stock News and Forecasts on Dec. 20, 2025: Buybacks, Dividend Momentum, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Catalysts

December 20, 2025 — T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) enters the final stretch of 2025 with investors balancing two competing narratives: a company leaning hard into shareholder returns (buybacks and a growing dividend), and a U.S. wireless market that looks increasingly promotional and maturity-driven. With U.S. markets closed today (Saturday), the most recent trading session was Friday, December 19. TMUS closed at $196.73, down 1.77% on the day, and has pulled back sharply from its $276.49 52‑week high set on March 3, 2025—a decline of roughly 29% from that peak. Volume on Friday was notably elevated versus recent norms, adding
20 December 2025
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analysis for December 20, 2025

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analysis for December 20, 2025

Updated: Dec. 20, 2025 UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH) heads into the weekend with investors weighing two powerful storylines: fresh political pressure on health insurance premiums and a company-led operational overhaul sparked by outside audits. The stock last closed at $327.42 on Friday, Dec. 19, down 0.22% on the day. It’s down about 33% over the past 12 months and down roughly 34% year-to-date, though it’s up modestly over the past month—a sign that bargain-hunters are starting to test the waters after a bruising 2025 for managed-care names. Finance Charts Below is a complete, publication-ready breakdown of the current UNH
20 December 2025
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Forecast and News Today: Netflix Merger Terms, Paramount’s $30 Bid, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 20, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Forecast and News Today: Netflix Merger Terms, Paramount’s $30 Bid, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 20, 2025)

Updated: December 20, 2025 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. “Series A” stock (NASDAQ: WBD) is no longer trading like a typical media equity. As of this weekend, the share price is behaving more like a deal-driven instrument—pulled between Netflix’s signed cash-and-stock acquisition of WBD’s Streaming & Studios business and Paramount Skydance’s hostile all-cash bid for the entire company. Netflix+2Reuters+2 For investors, the question isn’t just “Is WBD undervalued?” It’s: Which transaction path is most likely to close—and what is each path really worth after fees, timing, and risk? Here’s the full, up-to-date picture as of December 20, 2025, including the key
Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $805M–$816M SDA Satellite Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $805M–$816M SDA Satellite Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

December 20, 2025 — Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) is closing out 2025 with a catalyst that investors have been waiting for: a major U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) award that further cements the company’s shift from “small-launch specialist” to vertically integrated national-security space prime. Shares surged to a record close of $70.52 on Friday, December 19, after the contract news hit, capping a volatile but powerful year for the stock. MarketWatch What follows is a full, up-to-date breakdown of the news driving Rocket Lab stock, the contract details, the latest financial guidance, and the most current analyst forecasts and
ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News on Dec. 20, 2025: Armis Deal Rumors, 5-for-1 Split, Analyst Targets and the 2026 Outlook

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News on Dec. 20, 2025: Armis Deal Rumors, 5-for-1 Split, Analyst Targets and the 2026 Outlook

ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE: NOW) heads into the weekend with investors still digesting one of the most turbulent stretches the enterprise software leader has seen this year: a fresh stock split, a confirmed AI acquisition closing, and intense market debate over whether a rumored $7 billion cybersecurity deal would be a smart strategic leap—or an expensive distraction. As of Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, U.S. markets are closed. The most recent session (Friday, Dec. 19) ended with ServiceNow shares at $155.31, up 1.26% on the day, with trading volume jumping to roughly 25.1 million shares—far above recent averages. StockAnalysis+1 That modest Friday
Bank of America (BAC) Stock News Today: Analyst Price Targets, Q4 Earnings Preview, and What Could Move Shares in 2026

Bank of America (BAC) Stock News Today: Analyst Price Targets, Q4 Earnings Preview, and What Could Move Shares in 2026

December 20, 2025 — Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) is closing out the year with its stock near a 52-week high, supported by a late-2025 tailwind from improving capital markets activity and fresh signals from management about fourth-quarter momentum. With U.S. markets closed for the weekend, investors are now looking ahead to the bank’s next earnings report and what the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut could mean for 2026 profitability. Below is a comprehensive roundup of the latest BAC stock news, forecasts, and analyst views as of Dec. 20, 2025. BAC stock price today: Where Bank of America shares
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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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