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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.

EV Stocks News Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Tesla Delivery Forecasts, Rivian’s AI Pivot, and Policy Shifts Reset the 2026 Outlook

EV Stocks News Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Tesla Delivery Forecasts, Rivian’s AI Pivot, and Policy Shifts Reset the 2026 Outlook

Electric vehicle (EV) stocks are closing out 2025 in a market that looks nothing like the “straight-line adoption” story many investors priced in just a couple of years ago. The headlines on Dec. 20 span corporate governance at Tesla, a renewed autonomy narrative at Rivian, and fresh uncertainty around incentives and regulation in both the U.S. and Europe—each with real implications for margins, volumes, and valuation multiples going into 2026. The Verge+3Reuters+3InsideEVs+3 The throughline is clear: EV stocks are increasingly trading less on “EV penetration” alone and more on (1) software and autonomy optionality, (2) policy and tariff risk, and
20 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks News (Dec. 20, 2025): Micron’s AI Memory Boom, Nvidia “Cheap” Valuation Calls, and the 2026 Outlook

Semiconductor Stocks News (Dec. 20, 2025): Micron’s AI Memory Boom, Nvidia “Cheap” Valuation Calls, and the 2026 Outlook

December 20, 2025 — Semiconductor stocks are heading into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar mix of powerful tailwinds and stubborn risks. On one side: accelerating AI infrastructure demand, a tightening memory market, and a renewed capex cycle that’s lifting chipmaking equipment makers. On the other: widening U.S.–China policy uncertainty, supply constraints in the most in-demand components (especially HBM and advanced packaging), and an uneven recovery across the “non-AI” parts of the chip universe. Below is the full picture of the latest news, forecasts, and analyst takes as of Dec. 20, 2025, plus what investors are watching next.
20 December 2025
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Quantum Computing Stocks in Focus: IonQ (IONQ), Rigetti (RGTI), D-Wave (QBTS) and Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Quantum Computing Stocks in Focus: IonQ (IONQ), Rigetti (RGTI), D-Wave (QBTS) and Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Updated: December 20, 2025 Quantum computing stocks are back in the spotlight heading into the final stretch of 2025 — not because the industry suddenly “arrived,” but because Wall Street is beginning to cover the sector in a more formal, price-target-driven way, even as the group remains highly volatile and largely unprofitable. Over the past week, a wave of fresh analyst initiations and renewed debate about “AI-bubble” spillover has created a classic push-pull setup for quantum pure plays: long-term believers point to government benchmarking programs, rapid hardware roadmaps, and deep-pocketed cloud partners; skeptics point to eye-watering valuations and the reality
20 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 20, 2025): BTC Holds Near $88,000 as Wall Street Trims Forecasts and $23B Options Expiry Looms

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 20, 2025): BTC Holds Near $88,000 as Wall Street Trims Forecasts and $23B Options Expiry Looms

December 20, 2025 Bitcoin is ending 2025 in a pressure cooker. After sprinting to record highs above $126,000 in early October, BTC has spent the final stretch of the year trying to stabilize around the high-$80,000s—caught between a risk-off macro backdrop, shifting institutional flows, and a derivatives market that traders say could amplify volatility into year-end. Bloomberg+3Reuters+3Coinbase+3 As of Saturday, December 20, 2025, Bitcoin was trading around $88,000, still roughly 30% below its October peak—yet notably holding near a level that has become a focal point for both spot buyers and options desks. Coinbase+1 Below is a full roundup of
20 December 2025
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XRP Price Today December 20, 2025: XRP Rebounds Toward $2 as Spot XRP ETFs Reach $1.2B AUM

XRP Price Today December 20, 2025: XRP Rebounds Toward $2 as Spot XRP ETFs Reach $1.2B AUM

December 20, 2025 — XRP is attempting to claw back the psychologically important $2.00 level after a volatile week for crypto markets, with traders weighing steady U.S. spot XRP ETF inflows against signs that large holders may still be selling into strength. As of this morning in the U.S., XRP was trading around $1.94 with roughly $1.90 billion in 24-hour trading volume, according to CoinDesk’s price tracker. CoinDesk XRP price today: where the market stands on December 20 XRP’s price action over the last 48 hours has been defined by a sharp dip, a quick rebound, and a renewed fight
20 December 2025
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Natural Gas Market Update (Dec. 20, 2025): Henry Hub Volatility, Europe’s TTF Moves, LNG Prices and 2026 Forecasts

Natural Gas Market Update (Dec. 20, 2025): Henry Hub Volatility, Europe’s TTF Moves, LNG Prices and 2026 Forecasts

December 20, 2025 — Natural gas markets are closing out the week with a familiar winter tug-of-war: weather forecasts softening near-term heating demand, while LNG export pull and policy shifts keep longer-term supply anxiety alive. Friday’s last traded levels (with weekend markets largely closed) show a market that’s no longer panicking about immediate shortages—but also not comfortable enough to price in a smooth ride through 2026. Below is a comprehensive roundup of the key natural gas news, forecasts, and analyses in circulation on 20.12.2025, spanning the U.S. Henry Hub benchmark, Europe’s TTF, and global LNG pricing—plus what major outlooks imply
20 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 20, 2025): BTC Holds Near $88,000 as Wall Street Trims Forecasts and $23B Options Expiry Looms

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 20, 2025): BTC Holds Near $88,000 as Wall Street Trims Forecasts and $23B Options Expiry Looms

December 20, 2025 Bitcoin is ending 2025 in a pressure cooker. After sprinting to record highs above $126,000 in early October, BTC has spent the final stretch of the year trying to stabilize around the high-$80,000s—caught between a risk-off macro backdrop, shifting institutional flows, and a derivatives market that traders say could amplify volatility into year-end. Bloomberg+3Reuters+3Coinbase+3 As of Saturday, December 20, 2025, Bitcoin was trading around $88,000, still roughly 30% below its October peak—yet notably holding near a level that has become a focal point for both spot buyers and options desks. Coinbase+1 Below is a full roundup of
20 December 2025
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Silver Price Today (Dec. 20, 2025): XAG/USD Near Record Highs Around $67 as Supply Tightness and Fed Cut Bets Drive 2026 Forecasts

Silver Price Today (Dec. 20, 2025): XAG/USD Near Record Highs Around $67 as Supply Tightness and Fed Cut Bets Drive 2026 Forecasts

December 20, 2025 — Silver is ending 2025 with a bang. After surging to fresh all-time highs in the latest U.S. session, spot silver (XAG/USD) is holding around the mid-$67 range on Saturday, with live spot quotes near $67.40–$67.48 per ounce depending on the feed and timestamp. JM Bullion+1 That price zone caps an extraordinary year in which silver has outpaced nearly every major liquid asset class—and it keeps the spotlight fixed on one question heading into the new year: Is $70 silver the next stop, or is the market setting up for a volatility-driven reset? Silver price snapshot: where
20 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec 20, 2025): XAU/USD Holds Near $4,338 as Big Banks Lift 2026 Targets Toward $5,000

Gold Price Today (Dec 20, 2025): XAU/USD Holds Near $4,338 as Big Banks Lift 2026 Targets Toward $5,000

Gold prices are ending 2025 in rare territory: near record highs, up roughly two-thirds year-to-date, and with Wall Street forecasts increasingly clustering around the $4,500–$5,000 zone for 2026. As of Saturday, December 20, spot gold (XAU/USD) is hovering around $4,338 per ounce after Friday’s close, with the latest daily range showing buyers defending dips toward the $4,300 handle and sellers leaning against the mid-$4,350s. Investing.com+1 That near-term “pause” masks a bigger story: gold is being pulled between a firmer U.S. dollar and higher yields on one side, and rate-cut expectations, central-bank demand, and persistent geopolitical uncertainty on the other—an unusually
20 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Tech Rebound Lifts Wall Street, Europe Hits Record High, and Investors Map the 2026 Playbook

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Tech Rebound Lifts Wall Street, Europe Hits Record High, and Investors Map the 2026 Playbook

Global stock markets head into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar mix of optimism and unease: a late-week rebound in technology shares helped steady Wall Street, Europe’s benchmark closed at a record high, and Japan’s policy turn kept currency traders—and global investors—on alert. Reuters+1 With markets largely closed on Saturday, December 20, the focus is on what Friday’s price action is really saying about the weeks ahead: whether the rally can broaden beyond mega-cap tech, how quickly central banks can cut rates in 2026, and whether fresh geopolitical risks—most notably around oil—could revive inflation worries just as investors
20 December 2025
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Near Record as Santa Rally Watch Begins; AI Stocks Rebound and 2026 Forecasts Split

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Near Record as Santa Rally Watch Begins; AI Stocks Rebound and 2026 Forecasts Split

NEW YORK — Dec. 20, 2025 — The U.S. stock market heads into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar mix of optimism, anxiety, and thin holiday liquidity. On Friday, the S&P 500 rose 0.9% to 6,834.50, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.4% to 48,134.89, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.3% to 23,307.62, as investors rotated back into technology and AI-linked names after a volatile mid-December pullback. AP News+2MarketWatch+2 For the week, the S&P 500 managed a slim 0.1% gain and the Nasdaq ended 0.5% higher, while the Dow and Russell 2000 finished lower—an encapsulation of late-2025 trading:
20 December 2025
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Dow Jones Index Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025): DJIA Ends Week at 48,134 as AI Rebound Returns and Santa Rally Watch Begins

Dow Jones Index Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025): DJIA Ends Week at 48,134 as AI Rebound Returns and Santa Rally Watch Begins

December 20, 2025 — The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) heads into the weekend with a familiar late‑December mix of optimism and caution: a sharp rebound in AI-linked leaders, fresh debate over how many Federal Reserve rate cuts are still on the table for 2026, and the annual “Santa Claus rally” countdown—now just days away. FRED+2Reuters+2 Friday’s close (the most recent session) puts the DJIA at 48,134.89, up 183.04 points (+0.38%) on the day—even as the Dow still finished down about 0.7% for the week. For the year, the Dow is up roughly 13%, underscoring how resilient blue‑chip stocks have
20 December 2025
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Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C) Hits a New 52‑Week High as Regulatory Pressure Eases: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 20, 2025)

Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C) Hits a New 52‑Week High as Regulatory Pressure Eases: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 20, 2025)

NEW YORK — December 20, 2025 — Citigroup Inc. stock is heading into the final stretch of the year with fresh momentum after closing at $114.86 on Friday (Dec. 19), marking a new 52‑week high and extending a three-day winning streak. While U.S. markets are closed today (Saturday), investors are still digesting a burst of late‑week catalysts—most notably, a pair of regulatory developments that many see as incremental but meaningful progress in Citi’s years‑long effort to repair risk controls and modernize its infrastructure. MarketWatch+2Reuters+2 What stands out: the stock’s latest push higher hasn’t been driven by a single earnings beat
20 December 2025
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Home Depot Stock (HD) News Today: Price, 2026 Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks as of December 20, 2025

Home Depot Stock (HD) News Today: Price, 2026 Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks as of December 20, 2025

Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE: HD) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with investors weighing a cautious company outlook, a still-choppy U.S. housing backdrop, and a steady stream of analyst revisions following its December investor conference. The stock ended the latest session at $345, extending a two-day slide and sitting well below its September peak—even as management argues it is positioned to gain share as the market eventually recovers. MarketWatch+1 Below is a complete, up-to-date roundup of the most important Home Depot stock news, forecasts, and market analysis available on 20.12.2025 (December 20, 2025)—including management’s fiscal 2026 outlook, what Wall
20 December 2025
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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025

As of Saturday, December 20, 2025, investors are digesting a busy stretch of developments around Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALNY)—from Nasdaq-100 index inclusion (effective Dec. 22) to fresh reimbursement tailwinds in the U.K. and continued focus on Amvuttra (vutrisiran) as the company’s main growth engine. Nasdaq+1 Below is a comprehensive roundup of the latest ALNY stock news, forecasts, and market-moving analysis available as of 20.12.2025, plus what to watch next. ALNY stock today: where Alnylam shares stand on Dec. 20, 2025 U.S. markets are closed on Saturday, so the most recent official pricing is from Friday’s session (Dec. 19, 2025).
20 December 2025
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Qualcomm Stock (QCOM) News, Forecasts and Analysis for December 20, 2025: Alphawave Semi Deal, Insider Sales, and the 2026 Outlook

Qualcomm Stock (QCOM) News, Forecasts and Analysis for December 20, 2025: Alphawave Semi Deal, Insider Sales, and the 2026 Outlook

December 20, 2025 — With U.S. markets closed for the weekend, the latest read on QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) comes from Friday’s session: QCOM last closed at $175.25 and traded modestly higher in after-hours. StockAnalysis That price point sits at an interesting intersection for investors: Qualcomm is finishing 2025 with a stronger-than-usual run, expanding its “beyond smartphones” narrative, and stacking near-term catalysts (including a major acquisition and the next earnings cycle) against a valuation that commentators argue has become far less forgiving. Below is a comprehensive roundup of the most current Qualcomm stock news, forecasts, and market analysis available as
20 December 2025
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Amgen Stock (AMGN) News Today: TrumpRx Drug-Price Deal, FDA Approvals, Dividend Update, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

Amgen Stock (AMGN) News Today: TrumpRx Drug-Price Deal, FDA Approvals, Dividend Update, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

December 20, 2025 — Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN) is closing out the year with a rare combination of near-term policy headlines and company-specific catalysts that matter to investors: a new U.S. drug-pricing deal tied to the TrumpRx rollout, fresh FDA approvals that expand the growth runway, reaffirmed shareholder returns via dividends, and a split—but active—Wall Street outlook heading into 2026. AMGN last traded around $327.38, reflecting the most recent available market print (U.S. markets are closed today). Below is a detailed, publication-ready breakdown of today’s key Amgen stock news, along with forecasts and analyst analysis relevant as of 20.12.2025. What’s
20 December 2025
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Johnson & Johnson Stock JNJ: Talc Verdict, Drug Pricing Pressure, and the 2026 Forecast as of Dec. 20, 2025

Johnson & Johnson Stock JNJ: Talc Verdict, Drug Pricing Pressure, and the 2026 Forecast as of Dec. 20, 2025

Dec. 20, 2025 — Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is closing out the week with investors weighing a fresh talc-related jury verdict, a fast-moving U.S. drug-pricing policy push that could soon reach J&J, and a stream of late-2025 catalysts spanning FDA-related updates, M&A, and a major MedTech restructuring plan. JNJ shares last traded around $206.37, down about 0.9% from the prior close, after touching higher levels earlier in the week. The bigger picture: J&J has delivered a strong 2025 run by large-cap healthcare standards, with total return measures showing roughly high‑40% year-to-date performance by mid-to-late December. Finance Charts Johnson &
20 December 2025
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Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) Stock: Nasdaq-100 Addition, Dividend Update, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts as AI Data-Center Demand Builds

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) Stock: Nasdaq-100 Addition, Dividend Update, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts as AI Data-Center Demand Builds

Dec. 20, 2025 — Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MPWR) is ending 2025 in the spotlight after a cluster of catalysts that tends to matter for momentum-driven and fundamentals-driven investors alike: the stock is set to join the Nasdaq-100, the company reaffirmed its quarterly dividend, and Wall Street’s latest notes continue to frame MPWR as a key beneficiary of the AI data-center buildout—a theme that has been reshaping semiconductor leadership over the past year. Reuters+2Nasdaq+2 MPWR last traded around $937 (late Friday U.S. time), valuing the company at roughly $44 billion in market capitalization. The stock remains below its 52-week
20 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) Today: 2030 Plan Upgrade, Buyback Outlook and Analyst Forecasts as Oil Slips Below $60

Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) Today: 2030 Plan Upgrade, Buyback Outlook and Analyst Forecasts as Oil Slips Below $60

Date: December 20, 2025 Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar mix of forces shaping its share price: weakening crude prices, a heavy focus on low-cost production growth (especially the Permian Basin and Guyana), and investors’ ongoing appetite for dividends and buybacks. XOM last closed at $116.69 on Friday, December 19, 2025 (markets were closed Saturday), finishing slightly higher on the day after a choppy week of trading. StockAnalysis What’s new—and why it matters for Exxon stock right now—is that the company has raised its 2030 corporate plan targets while simultaneously leaning
20 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

7 February 2026
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.7% to 8,048.6 on Friday, with Nvidia up 7.87% and AMD rising 8.28%. The surge followed new forecasts showing global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026. Amazon expects a 50% increase in capital spending this year, fueling demand for chips. The Dow Jones crossed 50,000, helped by gains in chipmakers.
Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
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