Today: 7 February 2026
Subscribe

Khadija Saeed

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

Costco Stock News Today: COST Near 1-Year Lows After Rare “Sell” Call; Earnings Beat, Membership Trends, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Costco Stock News Today: COST Near 1-Year Lows After Rare “Sell” Call; Earnings Beat, Membership Trends, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar story—and an unfamiliar debate. The wholesale giant just delivered a strong fiscal first-quarter report, yet the stock is hovering near its one-year low as investors weigh a premium valuation against early signs of softening in the membership metrics that power Costco’s business model. As of the latest available quote on Dec. 20, 2025, Costco stock traded around $855.62, putting shares about 1% above the 52-week low and more than 20% below the 52-week high—a notable pullback for a market darling that has often traded
20 December 2025
··
AMD Stock News and Forecast (Dec. 20, 2025): What’s Driving Advanced Micro Devices Shares, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 Catalysts

AMD Stock News and Forecast (Dec. 20, 2025): What’s Driving Advanced Micro Devices Shares, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 Catalysts

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) is ending the week back in focus after a sharp Friday rebound that pushed the stock back above the $200 level, while investors weigh a fast-moving mix of AI infrastructure demand, major customer partnerships, and renewed China-related headline risk. As of the most recent U.S. market close (Friday, December 19, 2025), AMD shares finished at $213.43, up about 6.15% on the day, with heavy trading volume. Yahoo Finance+1 Below is a detailed round-up of the key AMD stock news, forecasts, and analyst-driven narratives investors are watching as of December 20, 2025—and what could matter
20 December 2025
·
Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) News on 20.12.2025: Cloud’s $10B Palo Alto Deal, AI Chip Push, and Wall Street Forecasts

Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) News on 20.12.2025: Cloud’s $10B Palo Alto Deal, AI Chip Push, and Wall Street Forecasts

Dec. 20, 2025 — Alphabet Inc.’s Class C shares (NASDAQ: GOOG) head into the weekend with investors focused on a concentrated set of catalysts: a blockbuster Google Cloud cybersecurity partnership, a renewed push to make Google’s in-house AI chips more attractive to enterprise customers, and a steady drumbeat of analyst price-target updates. With U.S. markets closed Saturday, the most recent regular-session reference point is Friday’s close: GOOG ended Dec. 19 at $308.61, up 1.60% on the day, after trading between roughly $302 and $309 with above-typical volume. Investing.com This article focuses on Alphabet’s Class C stock (GOOG)—the non-voting share class.
20 December 2025
·
Oracle Stock (ORCL) News and Forecast on Dec. 20, 2025: TikTok Joint Venture Rally Collides With AI Data Center Spending Questions

Oracle Stock (ORCL) News and Forecast on Dec. 20, 2025: TikTok Joint Venture Rally Collides With AI Data Center Spending Questions

December 20, 2025 — Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) stock is heading into the weekend with renewed momentum after a sharp, headline-driven rebound on Friday. Shares closed $191.97 on Dec. 19, up 6.63% on the day after trading as high as $195.12 on heavy volume. Investing.com The move matters because it arrives after a volatile stretch in which Oracle’s AI growth narrative has been repeatedly challenged by a tougher question from investors: how the company will finance a massive buildout of AI data center capacity—and when the profits show up. That tension is now the central frame for Oracle stock as
20 December 2025
·
Palantir (PLTR) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Price Action, U.S. Navy ShipOS Catalyst, Chain Reaction With Nvidia, and Wall Street Forecasts

Palantir (PLTR) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Price Action, U.S. Navy ShipOS Catalyst, Chain Reaction With Nvidia, and Wall Street Forecasts

As of Dec. 20, 2025 (last market close: Friday, Dec. 19): Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) ended the week near the top of its recent range after a sharp single-day move that has traders revisiting both the bullish “AI operating system” narrative and the long-running pushback over valuation. Below is a comprehensive, Google News/Discover-ready roundup of the latest PLTR stock news, forecasts, and market analysis available as of 20.12.2025, including the most impactful contract headlines and what analysts are modeling for the next 12 months. Palantir stock price today: PLTR closes at $193.38 after a 4.14% jump Palantir shares finished
20 December 2025
··
Carvana Stock (CVNA) News Today: S&P 500 Addition Nears as Analysts Lift Targets — Latest Forecasts and Key Risks (Dec. 20, 2025)

Carvana Stock (CVNA) News Today: S&P 500 Addition Nears as Analysts Lift Targets — Latest Forecasts and Key Risks (Dec. 20, 2025)

December 20, 2025 — Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) is heading into the final full trading week of the year with unusual momentum — and unusual scrutiny. Shares last closed at $450.22, down 3.33% on Friday, December 19, after swinging through a wide intraday range as traders positioned around index flows and fresh analyst calls. MarketWatch The headline catalyst now has a firm date: Carvana is scheduled to join the S&P 500 effective before the open on Monday, December 22, as part of the quarterly rebalance. News Release Archive That inclusion has kept Carvana stock in the center of “index effect”
20 December 2025
··
Micron Technology Stock (MU) in Focus on Dec. 20, 2025: Record Results, Explosive Q2 Guidance, and the AI Memory “Supercycle” Debate

Micron Technology Stock (MU) in Focus on Dec. 20, 2025: Record Results, Explosive Q2 Guidance, and the AI Memory “Supercycle” Debate

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) is closing out the week as one of the market’s most watched semiconductor names after posting record fiscal Q1 2026 results and issuing a far stronger-than-expected fiscal Q2 outlook, driven by accelerating AI-related demand—especially for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) used in modern data centers. Micron Technology+1 As of the latest close (Friday, Dec. 19, 2025), MU ended at about $265.92, up roughly 7% on the day, as the post-earnings rally continued into year-end positioning. MarketBeat+1 What’s made this move stand out isn’t just the earnings beat—it’s the scale of Micron’s forward guidance and the growing consensus
20 December 2025
····
CRH PLC Stock News Today (20 Dec 2025): S&P 500 Inclusion, Updated 2025 Guidance, Buybacks and Deals Put CRH Shares in Focus

CRH PLC Stock News Today (20 Dec 2025): S&P 500 Inclusion, Updated 2025 Guidance, Buybacks and Deals Put CRH Shares in Focus

CRH plc (NYSE: CRH) is ending the week in the spotlight as investors weigh a rare combination of near-term index-driven demand, an active share buyback, fresh acquisition news, and an upgraded profit outlook heading into 2026. CRH shares were last quoted around $124.42 (last trade timestamp early 20 Dec UTC), down about 2.2% versus the prior close—an update that effectively reflects late-Friday trading as U.S. markets are shut for the weekend. The timing matters: CRH is scheduled to be added to the S&P 500 before the market opens on Monday, 22 December 2025, an event that can mechanically increase demand
20 December 2025
··
Meta Platforms (META) Stock News on Dec. 20, 2025: AI Video Push, EU Scrutiny, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News on Dec. 20, 2025: AI Video Push, EU Scrutiny, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

December 20, 2025 — Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with its stock caught between two powerful narratives: an all-in AI investment cycle that could expand Meta’s moat, and a rising set of regulatory, compliance, and trust-related risks that could pressure its core advertising engine. With U.S. markets closed for the weekend, Meta shares last closed Friday, Dec. 19, at $658.77, down 0.85% on the session, with after-hours trading indicated around $661.83. StockAnalysis Below is a full, up-to-date read of the key headlines, forecasts, and analyst takes shaping Meta stock as of Dec. 20,
20 December 2025
···
Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Azure Growth, AI Capex Shockwaves, and Fresh Regulatory Risks

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Azure Growth, AI Capex Shockwaves, and Fresh Regulatory Risks

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) stock heads into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar tug-of-war: surging cloud and AI demand on one side, and the rising cost (and scrutiny) of powering that demand on the other. As of the last U.S. market close (Friday, Dec. 19, 2025), MSFT traded around $485.92 per share, up modestly on the day, with an intraday range near $482.56–$488.49 and a market capitalization around $3.85 trillion. The latest headlines shaping Microsoft stock into Dec. 20, 2025 are concentrated in three themes: Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of the most current news, forecasts, and
20 December 2025
···
Apple Stock (AAPL) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets for Dec. 20, 2025: AI Roadmap, iPhone 17 Demand and App Store Regulation in Focus

Apple Stock (AAPL) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets for Dec. 20, 2025: AI Roadmap, iPhone 17 Demand and App Store Regulation in Focus

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) heads into the December 20, 2025 weekend near record territory after a year defined by two intertwined storylines: sustained iPhone pricing power and an investor debate over whether Apple’s “Apple Intelligence” push can translate into a durable upgrade cycle in 2026—without sacrificing the high-margin Services engine that helps justify Apple’s premium valuation. With U.S. markets closed on Saturday, the most current reference point is Friday’s close: Apple stock ended Dec. 19 at $273.67 (up 0.54%) and traded slightly lower after hours, while Apple’s market capitalization hovered around $4.04 trillion. StockAnalysis+1 Below is a detailed roundup of
20 December 2025
NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Intel Deal Cleared, China Chip Review Looms, and Wall Street Sees Upside

NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Intel Deal Cleared, China Chip Review Looms, and Wall Street Sees Upside

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is closing out the week at the center of two storylines that tend to move its stock the most: AI demand and geopolitics. Heading into the weekend of December 20, 2025, Nvidia shares are around $180.99 (latest available trade/close), after a strong end to the week that left the company once again dominating headlines across markets, tech, and policy. Investors.com Just as importantly for investors, the latest news cycle isn’t only about new GPUs. It’s about the rules that govern where those chips can go, how customers might access them, and how Nvidia is reinforcing its
20 December 2025
··
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before Monday’s Market Open

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before Monday’s Market Open

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX) finished Friday, December 19, 2025, on a strong note and then stayed relatively steady in after-hours trading—setting up a familiar “what happens next?” question for investors heading into the final full week before year-end. Below is a detailed rundown of what moved VRTX today, what the after-hours tape is saying, what analysts are forecasting right now, and the key catalysts to watch before the next U.S. market open (Monday, December 22, 2025). VRTX after the bell: where the stock closed and how it traded after hours VRTX rose 1.97% in the regular session to close
20 December 2025
··
Linde (LIN) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 19, 2025: After-Hours Move, Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Linde (LIN) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 19, 2025: After-Hours Move, Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Linde plc (NASDAQ: LIN) ended Friday, December 19, 2025, modestly higher and then ticked up slightly in late trading—an “after the bell” setup that looks more about macro and year-end positioning than any single company-specific bombshell. At the close, Linde shares were $421.43, up 0.58% on the day. In after-hours trading, the stock was last shown around $422.45 (about +0.24% after hours) as of the evening update on Google Finance. Google Linde stock price action today: close, after-hours, and key levels Here’s the clean snapshot investors typically want heading into the next session: Two context points stand out: Why Linde
20 December 2025
·
MCE Holdings Outlook: Perodua QV-E Battery Leasing Raises Near‑Term Questions, but New Revenue Streams Point to Stronger Quarters

MCE Holdings Outlook: Perodua QV-E Battery Leasing Raises Near‑Term Questions, but New Revenue Streams Point to Stronger Quarters

Investors tracking MCE Holdings Bhd (MCEHLDG) are weighing two forces moving in opposite directions as of 19 December 2025: near-term uncertainty around Perodua’s new EV battery leasing model—a structure still unfamiliar to many Malaysian buyers—versus a widening pipeline of new revenue streams, fresh model launches, and capacity expansion that analysts believe could lift earnings into 2026 and beyond. NST Online+1 At the centre of the debate is MCE’s growing role in Malaysia’s automotive electronics supply chain, including its entry into Perodua’s EV platform, alongside a multi-pronged push into exports and higher-value products supported by the upcoming MCE Auto Hub in
20 December 2025
·
Coca-Cola Stock (KO) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Late Bounce, Heavy Volume, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Coca-Cola Stock (KO) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Late Bounce, Heavy Volume, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) finished Friday’s session lower, then ticked up in after-hours trading—a pattern that matters for investors heading into the final full trading week before Christmas. After the bell on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, KO was last quoted around $70.30 in after-hours trading (up $0.24, +0.34%), after closing the regular session at $70.06 (down $0.30, -0.43%). MarketWatch+1 That modest late bounce didn’t come with a major Coca-Cola headline at 4:00 p.m. ET. Instead, Friday’s KO tape looked like a mix of market mechanics, portfolio flows, and holiday positioning—with the stock still sitting in the middle of its recent trading
20 December 2025
·
PepsiCo Stock (PEP) After Hours: Shares Dip After the Dec. 19, 2025 Close — Key News, Fresh Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Session

PepsiCo Stock (PEP) After Hours: Shares Dip After the Dec. 19, 2025 Close — Key News, Fresh Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Session

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) ended Friday, December 19, 2025, lower and then edged down slightly more in after-hours trading—despite a broader market rebound to end the week. PEP closed at $148.16, down 0.81%, and traded around $148.00 in after-hours action (as of roughly 6:39 p.m. ET). Yahoo Finance+1 That gap—PepsiCo slipping while major indexes rose—matters heading into the next trading window because it suggests investors are still weighing company-specific headlines (strategy execution, litigation risk, and consumer-staples demand) more heavily than the market’s risk-on tone. Below is what moved PepsiCo stock into the close, what fresh forecasts said on Dec. 19,
20 December 2025
·
American Express Stock (AXP) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the Next Market Open

American Express Stock (AXP) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the Next Market Open

American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) finished Friday’s session little changed from where it spent much of the day—near recent highs—before edging slightly higher in after-hours trading. With the U.S. market closed on Saturday, Dec. 20, the next regular session begins Monday, Dec. 22 (9:30 a.m. ET). Here’s what matters for AXP heading into the next open, including the key company update released late Friday, fresh credit-quality data investors are watching, and the macro catalysts that could shape sentiment into year-end. MarketWatch+2Nasdaq+2 American Express stock price after the bell: where AXP stands tonight American Express shares closed at $376.51 on Friday,
20 December 2025
·
Coinbase Stock (COIN) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Lawsuits, Stablecoin Deals and Bitcoin Moves to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Coinbase Stock (COIN) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Lawsuits, Stablecoin Deals and Bitcoin Moves to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) finished Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, higher and then traded modestly in after-hours action—capping a volatile week in which crypto prices, regulatory headlines, and Coinbase’s push beyond pure crypto trading all competed for investor attention. In regular trading, COIN closed at $245.12, up 2.47%, after ranging between $240.85 and $247.00, with about 10.61 million shares traded. Investing.comAfter the closing bell, the stock was $245.78 (+0.27%) as of 6:16 p.m. ET, according to Yahoo Finance (after-hours prices can change quickly). Yahoo Finance Even with Friday’s bounce, the “why” behind Coinbase’s move is best understood as a three-part
20 December 2025
··
Carnival (CCL) Stock Surges After Earnings, Dividend Return and NYSE-Only Listing Plan — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Carnival (CCL) Stock Surges After Earnings, Dividend Return and NYSE-Only Listing Plan — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Carnival Corporation’s stock (NYSE: CCL) finished Friday, December 19, 2025, sharply higher after the cruise giant delivered a stronger-than-expected quarter, reinstated its dividend for the first time since the pandemic era, and unveiled plans to simplify its dual-listed structure. Shares closed at $31.12, up 9.81%, after trading between roughly $27.96 and $31.49 on unusually heavy volume (about 84.2 million shares). Yahoo Finance+1 After the closing bell, trading was calm: CCL was about $31.13 in after-hours as of 5:21 p.m. ET, essentially flat versus the close, with several million shares reported in late trading. MarketWatch Because U.S. markets are closed on
20 December 2025
···
1 … 446 447 448 449 450 … 608

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.
Go toTop