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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.

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Google Cloud Deal Near $10B, Latest Forecasts, and What’s Next for Investors

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Google Cloud Deal Near $10B, Latest Forecasts, and What’s Next for Investors

Palo Alto Networks shares closed at $186.88 on Dec. 19 after announcing an expanded partnership with Google Cloud, reportedly worth nearly $10 billion over several years. The deal includes new AI security integrations and Palo Alto migrating workloads to Google Cloud. Analyst targets remain above current prices, but some cite valuation concerns.
20 December 2025
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DWP Christmas Payments 2025: Full List of Early Benefit Dates, £10 Christmas Bonus Eligibility, and Jobcentre Opening Times

DWP Christmas Payments 2025: Full List of Early Benefit Dates, £10 Christmas Bonus Eligibility, and Jobcentre Opening Times

Some UK benefit and State Pension payments will be made earlier than usual between 24 December 2025 and 2 January 2026 due to Christmas and New Year bank holidays, according to DWP and GOV.UK. The £10 Christmas Bonus is being paid as normal, despite viral claims of a higher amount. Jobcentre Plus offices and helplines will operate reduced hours during the holiday period.
20 December 2025
lululemon athletica inc. Stock (LULU): Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Transition, Buybacks, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook (As of Dec. 20, 2025)

lululemon athletica inc. Stock (LULU): Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Transition, Buybacks, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook (As of Dec. 20, 2025)

Lululemon shares closed at $209.45 on Dec. 19 after CEO Calvin McDonald announced he will step down Jan. 31, 2026, and the board began a search for his replacement. Elliott Investment Management has built a stake exceeding $1 billion and is reportedly pushing for leadership changes. Quarterly results beat expectations, but U.S. sales remain weak. The board expanded its buyback program by $1 billion.
20 December 2025
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Texas Instruments Stock (NASDAQ: TXN) on Dec. 20, 2025: Sherman Fab Starts Production, Analysts Split on the 2026 Outlook

Texas Instruments Stock (NASDAQ: TXN) on Dec. 20, 2025: Sherman Fab Starts Production, Analysts Split on the 2026 Outlook

Texas Instruments began production at its new Sherman, Texas 300mm wafer fab, part of a planned $40 billion investment. Shares closed at $176.29 on Dec. 19, as investors weighed long-term manufacturing gains against short-term margin concerns. Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to Sell, citing risks from increased capacity and potential earnings drag.
20 December 2025
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T-Mobile (TMUS) Stock News and Forecasts on Dec. 20, 2025: Buybacks, Dividend Momentum, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Catalysts

T-Mobile (TMUS) Stock News and Forecasts on Dec. 20, 2025: Buybacks, Dividend Momentum, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Catalysts

T-Mobile shares closed at $196.73 on Friday, down 1.77% and nearly 29% below the March 2025 high. Trading volume was elevated as investors weighed aggressive buybacks and dividends against a more competitive U.S. wireless market. The company will report earnings and update financial targets on February 11, 2026. T-Mobile recently authorized up to $14.6 billion in shareholder returns through 2026.
20 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Forecast and News Today: Netflix Merger Terms, Paramount’s $30 Bid, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 20, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Forecast and News Today: Netflix Merger Terms, Paramount’s $30 Bid, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 20, 2025)

WBD shares closed Friday at $27.77, nearly matching the $27.75 per share value in Netflix’s signed cash-and-stock deal to acquire WBD’s Streaming & Studios business. Trading volume surged as arbitrage funds moved in, with the stock now behaving as a deal-driven instrument amid a competing $30 per share all-cash hostile bid from Paramount Skydance.
20 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $805M–$816M SDA Satellite Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $805M–$816M SDA Satellite Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

Rocket Lab shares jumped 17.7% to a record $70.52 on December 19 after winning a U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-warning satellites for Tranche 3 of the Tracking Layer program. The SDA values Rocket Lab’s award at $805 million, while the company cites $816 million including options. The contract is part of a $3.5 billion effort split among four primes, with launches targeted for 2029.
20 December 2025
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ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News on Dec. 20, 2025: Armis Deal Rumors, 5-for-1 Split, Analyst Targets and the 2026 Outlook

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News on Dec. 20, 2025: Armis Deal Rumors, 5-for-1 Split, Analyst Targets and the 2026 Outlook

ServiceNow shares closed at $155.31 on Friday, up 1.26% after a volatile week driven by reports of advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity firm Armis for up to $7 billion. Trading volume surged to 25.1 million shares, far above recent averages. The stock remains about 35% below its 52-week high following a mid-December selloff tied to the possible deal.
20 December 2025
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Goldman Sachs Stock (NYSE: GS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook as of December 20, 2025

Goldman Sachs Stock (NYSE: GS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook as of December 20, 2025

Goldman Sachs shares closed at $893.48 on Friday, near their 52-week high of $919.10, after rising over 50% in 2025. CFO Denis Coleman said M&A visibility for 2026 is “very encouraging,” with 2025 set to be a top year for deal announcements. The firm is reorganizing its TMT group to focus on digital infrastructure and AI. Goldman also hired Qatalyst co-founder Brian Cayne to strengthen software banking.
20 December 2025
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AbbVie Stock (ABBV) News Today: Drug-Pricing Deal Watch, Skyrizi/Rinvoq Momentum, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

AbbVie Stock (ABBV) News Today: Drug-Pricing Deal Watch, Skyrizi/Rinvoq Momentum, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

AbbVie shares closed at $226.82 on Dec. 19, up 1.8%, with trading volume spiking after new U.S. drug-pricing policy announcements. Nine major drugmakers signed price-cut deals with the government, but AbbVie was not among them and remains under investor scrutiny. The stock outperformed pharma peers as investors repositioned amid policy uncertainty.
20 December 2025
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Solana Price Today: SOL Stabilizes Near $126 as Solana ETFs Stay in the Green — BSOL Leads Daily Inflow, December Net Flows Top $95M

Solana Price Today: SOL Stabilizes Near $126 as Solana ETFs Stay in the Green — BSOL Leads Daily Inflow, December Net Flows Top $95M

December 20, 2025 — Solana (SOL) is attempting to steady after slipping below the closely watched $130 level earlier this week, even as U.S.-listed Solana spot ETFs continue to attract fresh money. The mixed signals—soft price action versus consistent ETF inflows—are shaping the market narrative heading into the final stretch of December. At the center of today’s headlines: Bitwise’s Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) logged the largest daily inflow in the Solana ETF category in the latest data release, while month-to-date inflows across Solana ETFs have climbed toward $95.3 million despite heightened volatility. Farside+2Coinspeaker+2 What’s happening with Solana on Dec. 20,
20 December 2025
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Real Estate Stocks Outlook for 2026: REITs, Homebuilders, and PropTech Reset After December Rate Cuts

Real Estate Stocks Outlook for 2026: REITs, Homebuilders, and PropTech Reset After December Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve cut its policy rate to 3.5%–3.75% in December, but 30-year mortgage rates remain near 6.21%, according to Freddie Mac. U.S. home prices are projected to rise just 1.4% in 2026, Reuters reports. Real estate stocks face mixed signals as high borrowing costs and affordability pressures persist. Google’s new home listing features are adding uncertainty for real estate tech firms.
20 December 2025
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Utilities Stocks Outlook for 2026: AI Data Center Demand, Rate Cuts, and the New Power-Grid Investment Cycle

Utilities Stocks Outlook for 2026: AI Data Center Demand, Rate Cuts, and the New Power-Grid Investment Cycle

U.S. electricity demand is projected to hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, driven by AI and data centers, according to the EIA. PJM capacity auction prices reached $333.44 per megawatt-day, with supply falling short by 6,600 MW. Georgia regulators approved a $16.3 billion plan for Georgia Power to boost capacity by 50% to meet data center needs.
20 December 2025
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Communication Services Stocks News Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Meta, Alphabet, Netflix–Warner Deal Shockwaves, and Telecom M&A Set Up 2026

Communication Services Stocks News Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Meta, Alphabet, Netflix–Warner Deal Shockwaves, and Telecom M&A Set Up 2026

Meta’s board lost Dina Powell McCormick after eight months, with no replacement planned, Reuters reported Dec. 19. Facebook is testing link-sharing limits for non-paying users, according to the Guardian. The XLC ETF’s top holdings remain Meta and Alphabet, with Warner Bros. Discovery now among the largest entertainment weights. Recent XLC net asset value sits near $116.
20 December 2025
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Financial Services Stocks Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025): Banks, Payments, and Insurers Face 2026 Crosscurrents as Rates Shift and Stablecoins Go Mainstream

Financial Services Stocks Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025): Banks, Payments, and Insurers Face 2026 Crosscurrents as Rates Shift and Stablecoins Go Mainstream

Citigroup hit a new 52-week high on December 19, capping a strong year for U.S. and European bank stocks. Central banks signaled a pause or slowdown in rate cuts, with the Bank of Japan raising rates and the ECB holding steady. Dealmaking boosted hiring plans, while stablecoins advanced and policy risks rose in insurance and healthcare.
20 December 2025
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Energy Stocks Today: Venezuela Crackdown, Russia-Ukraine Strikes, and the 2026 Oil & Gas Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Energy Stocks Today: Venezuela Crackdown, Russia-Ukraine Strikes, and the 2026 Oil & Gas Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

U.S. authorities seized a vessel off Venezuela on December 20, escalating pressure on Venezuelan oil exports after President Trump’s “blockade” order. Reuters reports exports have dropped as ships avoid seizure. Ukraine claimed a strike on a Lukoil oil rig in the Caspian Sea, targeting Russian oil infrastructure. Forecasters remain split on a potential 2026 oil glut as electricity demand from AI data centers rises.
20 December 2025
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Industrials Stocks Today: Latest Sector News, 2026 Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 20, 2025)

Industrials Stocks Today: Latest Sector News, 2026 Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 20, 2025)

Industrials stocks closed 2025 with renewed market leadership, as the sector benefited from AI-driven capital spending and infrastructure policy shifts. The Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) rose about 20.26% year-to-date through December 16. Major indexes ended the week higher, with investors rotating beyond mega-cap tech. Charles Schwab upgraded industrials to “Outperform” in December, citing solid fundamentals.
20 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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