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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.

Altria (MO) Stock in Focus: FDA Clears on! PLUS Nicotine Pouches, Dividend Dates, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts Into 2026

Altria (MO) Stock in Focus: FDA Clears on! PLUS Nicotine Pouches, Dividend Dates, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts Into 2026

Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) heads into the weekend of December 20, 2025 with investors weighing a rare mix of near-term catalysts: a major U.S. regulatory decision that expands legal “smoke-free” options, a high-yield dividend with a fast-approaching ex-date, and fresh Wall Street updates on valuation and price targets. Shares last closed at $58.07 on Friday, December 19, giving Altria a market capitalization of roughly $97.48 billion and leaving the stock well off its 52-week high of $68.60 (while still above the 52-week low of $50.08). Zacks What’s driving the conversation now isn’t just the stock price—it’s whether Altria can
21 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook After Dec. 20, 2025: China Export Review, Blackwell “Cloud Loophole,” and 2026 Catalysts

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook After Dec. 20, 2025: China Export Review, Blackwell “Cloud Loophole,” and 2026 Catalysts

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is heading into the final full stretch of 2025 with investors juggling two forces that regularly drive the stock: AI infrastructure demand and geopolitics around China. Over the weekend of December 20, 2025, NVDA became the center of a fresh round of headlines—from reports that China’s Tencent may be accessing restricted Blackwell chips via overseas cloud providers, to Wall Street analysts calling Nvidia “cheap” by its own historical standards, to renewed speculation around what 2026 catalysts could restart the next leg higher. Barron’s+2Investors+2 Below is a complete, publication-ready roundup of the key news, forecasts, and analyses
21 December 2025
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AT&T Stock (NYSE:T) News and Forecasts: Goldman Cuts Target to $29, Dividend Holds, and 2026 Catalysts Take Shape

AT&T Stock (NYSE:T) News and Forecasts: Goldman Cuts Target to $29, Dividend Holds, and 2026 Catalysts Take Shape

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is closing out the week with investors balancing a familiar telecom mix: a high dividend yield, multi-year network investments, and a steady drumbeat of regulatory headlines tied to spectrum and consolidation. Shares have recently traded around $24.15. The Motley Fool What makes December 20, 2025 notable for AT&T stock watchers is how several threads converged in the same news cycle: fresh Wall Street research on free cash flow and buybacks, renewed attention on AT&T’s pending fiber and spectrum deals, and market commentary highlighting how price increases may lift near-term revenue—while potentially pressuring churn. Below is a detailed
21 December 2025
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Uber Stock (NYSE: UBER) News, Forecasts and Analysis on Dec. 20, 2025: Robotaxi Fears, FTC Lawsuit Headlines, and Wall Street’s Next Targets

Uber Stock (NYSE: UBER) News, Forecasts and Analysis on Dec. 20, 2025: Robotaxi Fears, FTC Lawsuit Headlines, and Wall Street’s Next Targets

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) is ending 2025 in a familiar place for long-time shareholders: strong operating momentum on one side, and a heavy “headline discount” on the other. As of the Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 market close (with U.S. markets shut on Saturday, Dec. 20), Uber stock finished at $79.31, extending a multi-week pullback from the fall highs. StockAnalysis+1 What’s driving the debate around UBER stock heading into the final stretch of the year is not whether Uber is growing—it is—but whether investors should pay up for that growth while three themes collide: Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup
21 December 2025
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Caterpillar (CAT) Stock News & Forecasts: Analyst Price Targets, Dividend Update, and 2026 Outlook as of Dec. 20, 2025

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock News & Forecasts: Analyst Price Targets, Dividend Update, and 2026 Outlook as of Dec. 20, 2025

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) stock heads into the final stretch of 2025 after a sharp, headline-grabbing bout of volatility—one that reminded investors that even “blue-chip industrial bellwethers” can trade like momentum names when macro narratives shift. As markets closed for the weekend, CAT last settled at $576.22 on Friday, Dec. 19, after climbing 1.84% on the day. That rebound followed a steep mid-week drop that helped pressure the Dow Jones Industrial Average during risk-off trading. Investing.com+1 Below is a detailed roundup of what was new on Dec. 20, 2025, plus the latest forecasts and analyst views shaping expectations for CAT
21 December 2025
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CrowdStrike Stock (CRWD) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook: What’s Driving Shares as of Dec. 20, 2025

CrowdStrike Stock (CRWD) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook: What’s Driving Shares as of Dec. 20, 2025

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) heads into the final stretch of December with investors focused on one big question: can the cybersecurity leader keep its growth narrative intact while meeting (or exceeding) elevated expectations baked into the stock’s premium valuation? As of the last full U.S. trading session before Dec. 20 (markets were closed Saturday), CrowdStrike shares closed at $481.28 on Dec. 19, 2025, after trading between roughly $478.63 and $489.20 on the day, with volume near 4.64 million shares. Yahoo Finance What’s notable is that the “why” behind the price action isn’t a single headline. It’s the intersection of
21 December 2025
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AbbVie Stock (ABBV) Outlook: Drug‑Pricing Deal Headlines, Fresh Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Catalysts Investors Are Watching

AbbVie Stock (ABBV) Outlook: Drug‑Pricing Deal Headlines, Fresh Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Catalysts Investors Are Watching

December 21, 2025 — AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) heads into the final stretch of 2025 near multi‑month highs, but the weekend news cycle (starting December 20, 2025) has put a familiar theme back in the spotlight: U.S. drug pricing policy. At the same time, Wall Street’s newest notes show a market still split between strong fundamentals (Skyrizi/Rinvoq momentum and a dividend raise) and policy/pipeline debates that could shape sentiment into 2026. ABBV last traded around $226.82 after Friday’s session, up about 1.8% on the day, and sitting within striking distance of its 52‑week high. MarketWatch Where AbbVie stock stands as
21 December 2025
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Reddit (RDDT) Stock News & Forecast (Dec. 20, 2025): Insider Sales, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Reddit (RDDT) Stock News & Forecast (Dec. 20, 2025): Insider Sales, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Reddit, Inc. (NYSE: RDDT) is closing out 2025 in the spotlight after a powerful rally earlier this year—and a fresh wave of weekend reading for investors is now shaping the conversation heading into 2026. Because December 20, 2025 falls on a weekend, the most recent full-session pricing investors are reacting to is Friday’s close (Dec. 19, 2025). Reddit shares last traded around $233, with a market capitalization near $43 billion. What’s new since Dec. 20 isn’t a single blockbuster headline. Instead, it’s a cluster of institutional ownership updates, insider-selling disclosures, and fresh forecast roundups that together answer the key question
21 December 2025
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Medical Properties Trust (MPW) Stock Forecast and News on Dec. 20, 2025: Dividend Hike, Prospect Bankruptcy Developments, and Wall Street Price Targets

Medical Properties Trust (MPW) Stock Forecast and News on Dec. 20, 2025: Dividend Hike, Prospect Bankruptcy Developments, and Wall Street Price Targets

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MPW) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar mix of high income appeal and headline-driven risk—a combination that has kept the hospital landlord near the top of “most watched” REIT lists for more than a year. As of the most recently published figures tied to the Dec. 19 close (the last U.S. trading session before Dec. 20), MPW shares were trading around the $5.1 level, after a volatile 2025 that has been heavily influenced by tenant restructurings, asset sales, and debt-market perceptions. MarketBeat+2StockAnalysis+2 Below is a detailed round-up of the latest news,
21 December 2025
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Walmart Stock (WMT) News and Forecasts for Dec. 20, 2025: Analysts Stay Positive, but Valuation Debate Heats Up

Walmart Stock (WMT) News and Forecasts for Dec. 20, 2025: Analysts Stay Positive, but Valuation Debate Heats Up

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ: WMT) closed at $114.36 on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 (U.S. markets were closed on Saturday, Dec. 20), keeping the retail giant near its 52‑week high of $117.45 and extending a strong 2025 run. Investing.com+2StockAnalysis+2 But the conversation around Walmart stock shifted noticeably on Dec. 20, 2025: new weekend analysis split into two camps—one warning that the stock’s premium valuation leaves little room for error, and another arguing Walmart’s “tech-enabled retailer” transformation still isn’t fully priced in. Trefis+1 Below is a full roundup of the latest Walmart stock news, forecasts, and investor takeaways tied to Dec. 20, 2025
21 December 2025
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PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) News & Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025): Elliott-Backed Cost Cuts, Walmart Lawsuit Overhang, and What Analysts Expect for 2026

PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) News & Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025): Elliott-Backed Cost Cuts, Walmart Lawsuit Overhang, and What Analysts Expect for 2026

As U.S. markets closed for the weekend on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) stock was coming off a Friday close near $148 and a year that has been more “steady consumer-staples grind” than breakout rally. MarketBeat But the story driving PepsiCo stock into late December isn’t just defensive demand. It’s a mix of activist pressure, a significant 2026 cost-and-portfolio reset, and a fresh legal headline involving Walmart—all arriving as Wall Street refines price targets and expectations for next year. Below is a detailed, investor-focused breakdown of the most current news, forecasts, and analyses investors were watching around
21 December 2025
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ASML Holding N.V. Stock (NASDAQ: ASML) Outlook: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks as of Dec. 20, 2025

ASML Holding N.V. Stock (NASDAQ: ASML) Outlook: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks as of Dec. 20, 2025

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML) is ending the week in the spotlight after fresh reporting on China’s workarounds for chipmaking restrictions collided with the bullish “next wave” narrative around High‑NA EUV lithography. ASML’s U.S.-listed shares were last indicated around $1,056, up about 1.9% from the prior close in the latest available trade data (reflecting the final trading session before the weekend). The Motley Fool For investors, the setup is familiar but newly sharpened: ASML remains the only company producing extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, the most critical tools used to manufacture the world’s most advanced chips—yet it sits squarely in
21 December 2025
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EchoStar (SATS) Stock in Late December 2025: SpaceX Spectrum Deal, Analyst Price Targets, and the FCC/DOJ Risk Investors Can’t Ignore

EchoStar (SATS) Stock in Late December 2025: SpaceX Spectrum Deal, Analyst Price Targets, and the FCC/DOJ Risk Investors Can’t Ignore

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) has turned into one of the most closely watched U.S. telecom-and-satellite names heading into the final full week of December 2025—thanks to a powerful mix of spectrum monetization, SpaceX-linked optionality, and growing regulatory scrutiny. By the end of the trading week that preceded Saturday, December 20, EchoStar shares had surged enough to touch a new 52‑week high near $111.39 and were trading around the mid‑$100s—a remarkable turnaround from earlier in the year and a sign that the market is pricing EchoStar less like a traditional pay‑TV/satellite operator and more like a strategically positioned spectrum-and-connectivity platform. MarketBeat+1
21 December 2025
Chevron Stock (CVX) in Focus After Dec. 20 Venezuela Headlines: What the Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Targets Mean for 2026

Chevron Stock (CVX) in Focus After Dec. 20 Venezuela Headlines: What the Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Targets Mean for 2026

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) is heading into the final days of 2025 with its share price hovering around $148—but the most important catalyst for near-term sentiment isn’t an earnings headline or a refinery update. It’s geopolitics: a fast-escalating U.S. crackdown on Venezuelan oil shipping that, paradoxically, could raise oil-market risk premiums while also increasing operational and compliance risk for the one U.S. major still operating there under a special authorization. Reuters Below is what investors are digesting from the Dec. 20, 2025 news cycle and the most current forecasts and analyses surrounding Chevron stock (CVX) as the market looks toward
21 December 2025
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McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Outlook for 2026: Latest News, Dividend Update, and Analyst Price Targets as of Dec. 20, 2025

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Outlook for 2026: Latest News, Dividend Update, and Analyst Price Targets as of Dec. 20, 2025

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is heading into the final stretch of 2025 in a familiar position for long-term investors: a defensive blue-chip with a dividend track record, a globally scaled franchise model, and a brand that tends to hold up when consumers get cautious. But the conversation around McDonald’s stock is shifting as 2026 approaches—away from “Will people still buy burgers?” and toward a more nuanced question: Can McDonald’s rebuild “value leadership” without creating new friction in its franchise system—or compressing margins to get traffic back? As of Friday’s close, McDonald’s shares finished at $315.84, down 1.19% on the day,
21 December 2025
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3M Stock (MMM) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 20, 2025: Margin Gains Meet PFAS Deadlines

3M Stock (MMM) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 20, 2025: Margin Gains Meet PFAS Deadlines

As of Dec. 20, 2025 (a Saturday, with U.S. markets closed), 3M Company (NYSE: MMM) is sitting near $162 per share, after a strong 2025 run that has cooled in December. WallStreetZen The big question heading into year-end isn’t whether 3M is still “in turnaround mode”—it is. The question is whether the stock is still priced for upside after investors spent most of 2025 re-rating the company on improved execution, a clearer portfolio strategy, and a gradual reduction of litigation uncertainty. Below is a complete, publication-ready roundup of the most relevant news, forecasts, and analyses circulating around Dec. 20, 2025,
21 December 2025
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Hycroft Mining (HYMC) Stock: Record Vortex Silver Grades, Sprott’s 42% Stake, and the 2026 Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 20, 2025)

Hycroft Mining (HYMC) Stock: Record Vortex Silver Grades, Sprott’s 42% Stake, and the 2026 Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 20, 2025)

As of Dec. 20, 2025 (a Saturday, with markets closed), Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: HYMC) is finishing one of its most closely watched weeks of the year—powered by fresh high-grade silver drill results, a swelling insider ownership story tied to Eric Sprott, and a stock price that has pushed to new highs on rising trading activity. Hycroft Mining+2Hycroft Mining+2 On the last trading session before the weekend, Hycroft’s own stock information page showed HYMC closing at $16.42 (day range $15.28–$16.95) on about 4.73 million shares—a notable volume surge for a development-stage miner. Hycroft Mining Below is a detailed breakdown
21 December 2025
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Coca-Cola Stock (NYSE: KO) News and Forecast for 21.12.2025: CEO Succession, Costa Coffee Sale Talks, Analyst Targets, and Dividend Outlook

Coca-Cola Stock (NYSE: KO) News and Forecast for 21.12.2025: CEO Succession, Costa Coffee Sale Talks, Analyst Targets, and Dividend Outlook

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is ending 2025 in the middle of a rare cluster of headlines that matter to investors: a confirmed CEO transition, renewed debate about portfolio reshaping (including Costa Coffee), and fresh analyst notes heading into 2026—all while the stock continues to trade like the “defensive stalwart” it has long been for many long-term portfolios. As of the latest available quote, KO stock is around $70.06. Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of current Coca-Cola stock news, forecasts, and analyst analysis available as of 21.12.2025, plus the key risks and catalysts that could move KO shares next.
21 December 2025
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San Francisco PG&E Power Outage on Dec. 20, 2025: 125,000 Customers in the Dark, BART and Muni Disrupted After Substation Fire

San Francisco PG&E Power Outage on Dec. 20, 2025: 125,000 Customers in the Dark, BART and Muni Disrupted After Substation Fire

SAN FRANCISCO — Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 — A massive, fast-moving PG&E power outage swept across San Francisco, leaving roughly one-third of the city without electricity at its peak and triggering cascading disruptions: darkened streetlights and traffic signals, halted or rerouted transit service, and shuttered or cash-only businesses on one of the busiest weekends of the holiday shopping season. San Francisco Standard+1 By mid-afternoon, PG&E outage data cited by local outlets showed about 125,016 customers (30.2%) without power, concentrated largely across central and western neighborhoods—including the Sunset and Richmond districts—while officials also confirmed an active fire at a PG&E substation
21 December 2025
December 20, 2025 Briefing: Customers Bancorp (CUBI) Draws Fresh Institutional Interest as CUBI-F Preferred Redemption Hits; Rogers Sugar RSI.DB.F Signals Raise Data-Quality Questions; Japan Expands F-35A Basing at Chitose

December 20, 2025 Briefing: Customers Bancorp (CUBI) Draws Fresh Institutional Interest as CUBI-F Preferred Redemption Hits; Rogers Sugar RSI.DB.F Signals Raise Data-Quality Questions; Japan Expands F-35A Basing at Chitose

December 20, 2025 brought a busy mix of market and security headlines: Customers Bancorp (CUBI) saw new institutional positioning and a steady “Moderate Buy” consensus as the bank completed the redemption of its Series F preferred (CUBI-F). In Canada, an AI trading note circulated for Rogers Sugar’s RSI.DB.F debentures even though the TSX previously flagged the issue’s June maturity and delisting. Meanwhile, Japan’s defense modernization pushed forward with plans to base F-35A jets at Chitose Air Base in Hokkaido, reshaping airpower near Russia. A day where “signals” mattered—on Wall Street, Bay Street, and in the Indo-Pacific December 20, 2025 produced
21 December 2025
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Disney stock ends week higher after Friday bounce — what to watch for DIS next week

Disney stock ends week higher after Friday bounce — what to watch for DIS next week

7 February 2026
Disney shares closed up 3.6% at $108.70 Friday, recovering from earlier losses as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow topped 50,000. Investors are watching Super Bowl streaming economics and Disney’s CEO transition, with Josh D’Amaro set to take over at the March 18 meeting. Disney reported quarterly revenue of $25.98 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.63, while segment operating income fell 9% to $4.6 billion.
Novo Nordisk stock: Class B shares face Monday test after FDA squeeze forces Hims to pull $49 Wegovy copycat

Novo Nordisk stock: Class B shares face Monday test after FDA squeeze forces Hims to pull $49 Wegovy copycat

7 February 2026
Novo Nordisk Class B shares closed up 5.3% at 295.50 Danish crowns in Copenhagen after Hims & Hers said it would stop offering a compounded pill version of Wegovy following U.S. regulatory warnings. The move came after Novo called the Hims product “illegal mass compounding” and threatened legal action. Shares had fallen nearly 8% Thursday after Hims launched the pill. Trading resumes Monday.
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