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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.

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) on Dec. 20, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Shares in 2026

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) on Dec. 20, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Shares in 2026

McDonald’s shares closed at $315.84 on Dec. 19, down 1.19% amid higher-than-average trading volume, just below their 52-week high. The company plans to implement new global franchising standards focused on value starting Jan. 1, 2026, which could affect pricing and sales. Market cap stands near $225 billion, with a dividend yield of about 2.36%.
21 December 2025
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Eaton (ETN) Stock Update: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 20, 2025

Eaton (ETN) Stock Update: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 20, 2025

Eaton shares closed Friday near $317.80, about 21% below their July peak. The company agreed to buy Boyd Corporation’s thermal business for $9.5 billion in November, aiming to expand in data center cooling amid rising AI infrastructure demand. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2026. Investors are watching for 2026 guidance and weighing whether recent growth is already priced in.
21 December 2025
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Accenture Stock (ACN) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Earnings Beat, AI Bookings Surge, and Wall Street Resets Price Targets

Accenture Stock (ACN) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Earnings Beat, AI Bookings Surge, and Wall Street Resets Price Targets

Accenture reported fiscal Q1 2026 revenue of $18.7 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.94, both above expectations, with $2.2 billion in advanced AI bookings. Shares fell after the report and closed Friday near $272, as investors weighed mixed guidance for Q2 and full-year revenue growth of 2% to 5%. Managed services outpaced consulting, with bookings reaching $20.9 billion for the quarter.
21 December 2025
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Charles Schwab Stock (SCHW) News and Forecasts Today: Earnings Date, Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for 2026 (Dec. 20, 2025)

Charles Schwab Stock (SCHW) News and Forecasts Today: Earnings Date, Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for 2026 (Dec. 20, 2025)

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with its stock sitting near the high end of the year’s trading range and investor attention firmly on one question: can Schwab keep converting a strong market tape into durable earnings growth once interest rates and client cash behavior normalize? As of the most recent market close (Friday, Dec. 19, 2025), Charles Schwab stock closed at $98.82, up $1.59 (about 1.64%) on the day. StockAnalysis Below is a roundup of the latest Schwab-specific news, company updates, analyst forecasts, and market narratives most relevant to SCHW as of
21 December 2025
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Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Updated Dec. 20, 2025)

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Updated Dec. 20, 2025)

Intuitive Surgical shares closed at $572.47 on Friday, Dec. 19, up 1.88% after the FDA cleared its da Vinci SP system for three new procedures. The stock rebounded from mid-December lows and gained 1.75% over the month. Analysts raised price targets toward $650 heading into 2026. Investors are watching for further adoption of the single-port platform.
21 December 2025
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Rivian Stock (RIVN) News Today: Autonomy+ Pricing, Custom AI Chip, and 2026 R2 Forecasts Power a December Surge

Rivian Stock (RIVN) News Today: Autonomy+ Pricing, Custom AI Chip, and 2026 R2 Forecasts Power a December Surge

Rivian shares traded near $22.45 on December 20, capping a sharp rally driven by heavy volume and bullish analyst commentary after its Autonomy & AI Day. The stock surged 18% on December 12 following positive reactions to Rivian’s custom self-driving chip and autonomy roadmap. Consensus analyst targets remain below current levels, with Investing.com’s 12-month average at $16.58 and a Neutral outlook.
21 December 2025
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Shopify Stock (SHOP) News, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook: Wall Street Upgrades Meet AI Push and Record Holiday Sales

Shopify Stock (SHOP) News, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook: Wall Street Upgrades Meet AI Push and Record Holiday Sales

Shopify shares closed at $169.57 on Nasdaq Friday, up 1.66%, near multi-month highs and up 59% year-to-date. Analyst price targets rose sharply this week, with Bank of America, DA Davidson, and Wells Fargo all lifting targets. Institutional filings showed Zevenbergen Capital trimmed its stake while AdvisorNet Financial and Meadowbrook Wealth Management increased holdings. Analyst consensus remains split between Buy and Hold.
21 December 2025
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Disney Stock (DIS) Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: OpenAI Deal, ESPN Streaming Momentum, and Parks Pricing Power Put Shares Back in Focus

Disney Stock (DIS) Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: OpenAI Deal, ESPN Streaming Momentum, and Parks Pricing Power Put Shares Back in Focus

Disney stock is ending 2025 at a crossroads that looks familiar—and newly disruptive at the same time. On one hand, the Walt Disney Company’s legacy businesses are still navigating structural pressure: cord-cutting continues to erode the traditional TV bundle, and distribution disputes remain a very real headline risk. On the other, Disney is showing the kind of operating leverage investors have been demanding for years: streaming profitability is improving, Experiences remains a profit engine, and management is leaning into technology as both a product feature and an efficiency lever. As of Dec. 20, 2025, Disney shares (NYSE: DIS) are trading
21 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (December 20, 2025): MCX Gold Rebounds, Silver Slips After Record High — Latest 24K, 22K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Udaipur

Gold Price Today (December 20, 2025): MCX Gold Rebounds, Silver Slips After Record High — Latest 24K, 22K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Udaipur

Silver futures on MCX hit a record ₹2,08,603 per kg before closing at ₹2,08,000, down ₹439. Gold futures rebounded to end at ₹1,34,206 per 10 grams after an early drop. IBJA benchmark rates closed lower, with 24K gold at ₹1,31,779 and silver at ₹2,00,067. Retail gold prices in major cities hovered near ₹1.34 lakh per 10 grams.
21 December 2025
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NextEra Energy Stock (NEE) in Focus: AI Data Center Deals, 2026 Earnings Outlook, and Wall Street Price Targets — Dec. 20, 2025

NextEra Energy Stock (NEE) in Focus: AI Data Center Deals, 2026 Earnings Outlook, and Wall Street Price Targets — Dec. 20, 2025

NextEra Energy closed Friday at $79.54, down 1.62%, as markets weighed its expanded push into AI and hyperscale data center power. In December, NextEra and Google Cloud announced new multi-gigawatt data center campuses and a digital transformation partnership. The firms are developing three campuses and plan more, building on 3.5 GW of existing or contracted capacity. NEE shares remain about 8% below their 52-week high.
21 December 2025
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Linde plc Stock (LIN) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook — December 20, 2025

Linde plc Stock (LIN) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook — December 20, 2025

Linde plc closed at $421.43 on Dec. 19, up 0.58%, as investors weighed resilient pricing against weak European demand. Q3 results showed adjusted EPS of $4.21, beating estimates, but Q4 guidance of $4.10–$4.20 missed the $4.23 consensus. CEO Sanjiv Lamba’s insider share purchase drew attention amid analyst target changes and cautious 2026 growth outlooks.
21 December 2025
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Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock News, Forecasts, and Analysis for Dec. 20, 2025: Court Ruling Risk Meets Holiday Travel Tailwinds

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock News, Forecasts, and Analysis for Dec. 20, 2025: Court Ruling Risk Meets Holiday Travel Tailwinds

A Berlin court ruled Booking.com and its German subsidiary are liable to compensate 1,099 hotels for damages tied to past “best price” clauses, with damages to be determined later. BKNG last traded near $5,394, up 0.95% for the week, after swings following the ruling. The stock remains about 8.5% below its 52-week high.
21 December 2025
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ON Semiconductor (ON) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 20, 2025

ON Semiconductor (ON) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 20, 2025

ON Semiconductor shares traded at $55.21 on Dec. 20, 2025, ahead of their removal from the Nasdaq-100 index effective Dec. 22. The company announced a $6 billion share buyback starting Jan. 1, 2026, and secured €450 million in Czech state aid for a European silicon carbide facility. On Dec. 18, onsemi unveiled a GaN partnership with GlobalFoundries targeting 650V power devices.
21 December 2025
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Casgevy Pediatric Data, Kidney Pipeline Momentum, and Journavx Launch Watch

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Casgevy Pediatric Data, Kidney Pipeline Momentum, and Journavx Launch Watch

Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported new pediatric results for Casgevy on Dec. 6, showing all four children with severe sickle cell disease were free of vaso-occlusive crises for at least 12 months. Twelve pediatric beta thalassemia patients remained transfusion-free for at least a year. Vertex plans global regulatory filings in 2026. One TDT patient died from busulfan-related complications.
21 December 2025
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Analog Devices (ADI) Stock News & Forecast: Wall Street Lifts Targets Up to $350 as AI Infrastructure and Industrial Recovery Drive 2026 Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Analog Devices (ADI) Stock News & Forecast: Wall Street Lifts Targets Up to $350 as AI Infrastructure and Industrial Recovery Drive 2026 Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Analog Devices shares closed at $274.44 on December 20, 2025, near recent highs after a strong fiscal Q4 and positive Q1 outlook. Cantor Fitzgerald, Bank of America, UBS, Truist, and Morgan Stanley all raised price targets, citing AI infrastructure demand. Insider selling by a senior executive and director was disclosed. Analyst consensus price targets now range from $282 to $350, with most ratings at Buy or Hold.
20 December 2025
SanDisk (SNDK) Stock: Today’s News, Analyst Targets, and Fresh 2026–2027 Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

SanDisk (SNDK) Stock: Today’s News, Analyst Targets, and Fresh 2026–2027 Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

SanDisk shares closed at $237.61 on Friday, up $18.09 or 8.24% after a sector-wide rally sparked by Micron’s strong AI-driven outlook. The stock saw volatile trading between $220 and $243.67. Analyst targets have risen, with Benchmark at $260 and Citi at $280, citing expectations of tight memory supply and strong demand through 2027. U.S. markets remain closed Saturday.
20 December 2025
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Coca-Cola Stock (NYSE: KO) News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025

Coca-Cola Stock (NYSE: KO) News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025

As of Saturday, December 20, 2025, The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is in the spotlight for a mix of leadership transition news, portfolio reshaping chatter, and fresh institutional/insider disclosures—all while the stock continues to trade like a classic consumer-staples “anchor” holding built on pricing power and dividends. With U.S. markets closed for the weekend, KO’s most recent regular-session action reflects Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 trading, when shares hovered around $70 and remained within striking distance of their 52-week high ($74.38)—a reminder that investors have continued to treat Coca-Cola as a defensive compounder even amid broader market volatility. markets.businessinsider.com Below is
20 December 2025
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Coinbase (COIN) Stock News Today (Dec. 20, 2025): “Everything Exchange” Push, Prediction-Market Lawsuits, and Wall Street Forecasts

Coinbase (COIN) Stock News Today (Dec. 20, 2025): “Everything Exchange” Push, Prediction-Market Lawsuits, and Wall Street Forecasts

Coinbase launched stock trading and prediction markets in its main app this week, expanding beyond crypto. Shares last traded near $245.12, up 2.47% on volume of about 10.6 million. The company faces new legal disputes over state restrictions on prediction markets. Analysts say Coinbase is pushing to become a multi-asset “everything exchange.”
20 December 2025
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Sembcorp Industries share price at S$6.05: what to watch before Feb 25 results

Sembcorp Industries share price at S$6.05: what to watch before Feb 25 results

8 February 2026
Sembcorp Industries shares closed down 0.33% at S$6.05 on Friday, with 4.3 million shares traded. The company will release FY2025 results before market open on Feb. 25 and hold a webcast at 11 a.m. Investors are watching for updates on cash flow, spending, and its A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy acquisition in Australia.
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