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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.

Night Sky Today (Dec. 20, 2025): New Moon Darkness, Jupiter All Night, Ursid Meteors Next, and Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

Night Sky Today (Dec. 20, 2025): New Moon Darkness, Jupiter All Night, Ursid Meteors Next, and Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

Saturday, December 20, 2025 brings one of the most skywatcher-friendly setups of the year: a New Moon has wiped out moonlight, Jupiter is blazing in the evening sky and staying up late, the Ursid meteor shower is building toward its peak, and an interstellar comet—3I/ATLAS—is still within reach of backyard telescopes just after its closest pass by Earth. AP News+4EarthSky+4Scientific American+4 If you’ve been waiting for a “go night” to step outside, let your eyes adjust, and simply follow bright signposts across the sky, tonight is it. New Moon Night: The Dark-Sky Advantage Peaks Now The Moon reaches New Moon
20 December 2025
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Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Europa Clipper’s UV Surprise, Parker Solar Probe Images, and the Latest Forecast

Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Europa Clipper’s UV Surprise, Parker Solar Probe Images, and the Latest Forecast

December 20, 2025 — The rare interstellar visitor known as Comet 3I/ATLAS is now past its closest approach to Earth and heading back out toward the outer solar system. But “past” doesn’t mean “gone.” Today’s updates include a new research release describing ultraviolet measurements from NASA’s Europa Clipper that captured the comet when Earth- and Mars-based observers had limited views, plus fresh details on how NASA’s Parker Solar Probe tracked the comet near the Sun—right through the glare that normally hides objects like this from ground-based telescopes. ScienceDaily+2NASA Science+2 For skywatchers, 3I/ATLAS remains a telescope target rather than a naked-eye
20 December 2025
Tether-Linked Buyers Close $200 Million Peak Mining Deal as Rumble Pursues $767 Million Northern Data Takeover

Tether-Linked Buyers Close $200 Million Peak Mining Deal as Rumble Pursues $767 Million Northern Data Takeover

December 20, 2025 — Newly surfaced U.S. regulatory filings are putting sharper names and structures behind a $200 million divestment at the center of Tether’s expanding push from crypto into AI infrastructure. Peak Mining—the bitcoin-mining business that German AI and data center operator Northern Data agreed to sell—has been acquired by three entities listed in filings as Highland Group Mining Inc., Appalachian Energy LLC, and 2750418 Alberta ULC, just as Tether-backed video platform Rumble presses ahead with an all-stock plan to acquire Northern Data. SEC+1 The convergence of deals matters because Northern Data is majority-owned by a Tether entity, and
20 December 2025
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Rare Metals Stocks: Rare Earth Magnet Exports Rebound, Gallium Deals Grow, and Lithium Signals Turn Sharper (Dec. 20, 2025)

Rare Metals Stocks: Rare Earth Magnet Exports Rebound, Gallium Deals Grow, and Lithium Signals Turn Sharper (Dec. 20, 2025)

Rare metals stocks are ending 2025 with a familiar mix of geopolitics, supply-chain data, and fast-moving technology shifts—only now, the market is increasingly treating “rare metals” as a policy asset class, not just a commodity trade. On December 20, 2025, the clearest signal came from the rare earths corner of the market: China’s rare-earth magnet exports climbed to their second-highest level on record in November, suggesting a partial normalization of shipments after months of licensing friction. At the same time, new “general” export licences and fresh Western processing initiatives are reshaping the long-term investment case for rare earth stocks and
20 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla — The AI Rally Meets a 2026 Reality Check (Dec. 20, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla — The AI Rally Meets a 2026 Reality Check (Dec. 20, 2025)

Big Tech stocks head into the final stretch of 2025 with the market’s most important narrative still intact: artificial intelligence is driving an infrastructure buildout so large that it’s reshaping corporate spending plans, data-center investment, and even geopolitics. But the headlines landing on December 20, 2025 underline a second, equally powerful theme investors will carry into 2026: the “Magnificent Seven” trade is no longer just about growth. It’s also about valuation discipline, export controls, regulation, boardroom governance, and the risk that macro conditions (rates and inflation) don’t cooperate. Below is what’s moving Big Tech stocks right now—plus the forecasts and
20 December 2025
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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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Stock Market Today

Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

7 February 2026
Coca-Cola will discontinue its frozen products, including the Minute Maid frozen line, in the U.S. and Canada in Q1 2026. Shares closed Friday up 0.66% at $79.03 ahead of Tuesday’s quarterly results. CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares on Feb. 3 for about $26 million under a pre-arranged plan. Options pricing suggests a possible 3% move after earnings.
Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

7 February 2026
Cisco shares closed up 3% at $84.82 Friday after a volatile week for tech stocks. The company will report quarterly results Feb. 11, with analysts expecting EPS of $1.02 on $15.12 billion revenue. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by the federal shutdown, are also due next week. About 23.9 million Cisco shares traded Friday.
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