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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.

Nike Stock (NKE) Slides After Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings: Tariffs, China Weakness, Analyst Price Targets and the 2026 Outlook

Nike Stock (NKE) Slides After Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings: Tariffs, China Weakness, Analyst Price Targets and the 2026 Outlook

Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) is ending the week under intense investor scrutiny after a sharp post-earnings selloff reset expectations for the company’s turnaround. As of Dec. 20, 2025 (with U.S. markets closed for the weekend), Nike shares last closed at $58.71, down $6.92 (−10.54%) on unusually heavy volume, reflecting a market that’s increasingly focused on near-term margin pressure and China execution rather than a modest revenue beat. The move came after Nike reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 results (quarter ended Nov. 30, 2025) that topped profit expectations but highlighted three issues that continue to dominate the Nike stock narrative: tariff-driven cost
20 December 2025
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Visa Stock News Today (NYSE: V): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, Legal Updates, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Visa Stock News Today (NYSE: V): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, Legal Updates, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

December 20, 2025 — Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is closing out the week with investors weighing a busy stretch of product headlines, regulatory developments, and analyst upgrades. Visa shares last traded around $349.25 on Dec. 19 (the most recent U.S. session), up 0.94% on the day, with a 52‑week range of $299.00 to $375.51, according to the company’s stock quote page. Visa Investor Relations While the calendar is moving into year-end, the story around Visa stock is still in motion: stablecoins are shifting from “disruption” to “distribution,” AI-powered commerce is moving from demos into controlled real-world transactions, and legal headlines
20 December 2025
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Western Digital Stock (NASDAQ: WDC) News and Forecast for Dec. 20, 2025: Nasdaq-100 Inclusion, Analyst Upgrades, and the AI Storage Supercycle

Western Digital Stock (NASDAQ: WDC) News and Forecast for Dec. 20, 2025: Nasdaq-100 Inclusion, Analyst Upgrades, and the AI Storage Supercycle

December 20, 2025 — Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) is closing out 2025 as one of the market’s most talked-about “infrastructure for AI” plays, with shares hovering around $181 after a volatile, high-volume session that saw the stock trade between roughly $176 and $185. Behind the move is a rare combination of catalysts hitting at once: Western Digital’s imminent addition to the Nasdaq-100, a fresh wave of Wall Street price-target hikes, and a business narrative increasingly tied to AI data-center storage demand—the kind of “picks-and-shovels” theme investors have chased across tech in 2025. ir.nasdaq.com+2Investing.com+2 Below is a detailed roundup of
20 December 2025
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Applied Materials Stock (AMAT) News Today: Analyst Targets Rise on AI Chip Demand, Even as China Export Curbs Loom

Applied Materials Stock (AMAT) News Today: Analyst Targets Rise on AI Chip Demand, Even as China Export Curbs Loom

Dec. 20, 2025 — Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) is ending the week near recent highs after a volatile stretch that featured a fresh 52‑week peak, heavy trading volume, and a steady drumbeat of analyst updates tied to the AI-led semiconductor buildout. The latest U.S. session (Friday, Dec. 19, 2025) saw Applied Materials stock close at $256.41, up 1.15% on the day. That close leaves AMAT about 7% below its 52‑week high of $276.10, set on Dec. 10, and it came with volume around 25.3 million shares, well above the stock’s recent average. MarketWatch For investors watching AMAT stock into
20 December 2025
Lam Research (LRCX) Stock News Today: Record High, Analyst Upgrades to $200, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock News Today: Record High, Analyst Upgrades to $200, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) is ending the week on a sharp upswing after a volatile December stretch—and the latest headlines on December 20, 2025 point to a clear driver: a cluster of analyst upgrades and price-target hikes tied to strengthening AI- and memory-led semiconductor spending expectations. With U.S. markets closed on Saturday, the most recent tape investors are working from is Friday, Dec. 19, when Lam Research stock closed at $172.27 (+4.60%), after trading as high as $173.58 on unusually heavy volume. Investing.com+1 Below is a comprehensive roundup of the current news, forecasts, and analyses circulating on 20.12.2025, plus
20 December 2025
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Cisco (CSCO) Stock News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook: What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 20, 2025

Cisco (CSCO) Stock News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook: What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 20, 2025

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is closing out December with renewed attention from Wall Street after a milestone rally that pushed the networking giant back above its dot-com era peak. Shares ended the latest session (Friday, Dec. 19) at $78.42, up 1.91% on the day, after trading between $76.79 and $79.17 with heavy volume. Yahoo Finance+1 The move keeps Cisco within striking distance of the recent record close near $80.25—a level that effectively marked a “full circle” moment for long-time shareholders after more than two decades. Financial Times+1 But the bigger story for investors isn’t just the chart (and it
20 December 2025
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Seagate Technology (STX) Stock Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Nasdaq-100 Catalyst, AI Storage Demand, Dividend, and Wall Street Forecasts

Seagate Technology (STX) Stock Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Nasdaq-100 Catalyst, AI Storage Demand, Dividend, and Wall Street Forecasts

Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) enters the final full week of 2025 with momentum—and a looming index catalyst that could reshape near-term trading. As of Dec. 20, 2025, STX is quoted around $296 after a volatile run that pushed the stock near fresh highs earlier this month. The stock’s 2025 rally has been powered by a powerful theme: AI-driven data creation is forcing hyperscalers and cloud platforms to build more storage capacity, and Seagate is positioning itself as a key beneficiary through its high-capacity nearline hard drives and the ramp of its Mozaic HAMR (heat-assisted magnetic recording) platform. Seagate’s
20 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next (Dec. 20, 2025)

Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next (Dec. 20, 2025)

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) stock is ending the week near $94 per share after the U.S. market close on Friday, Dec. 19, with trading activity now heavily shaped by one headline: Netflix’s proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming assets—and the bidding war and regulatory scrutiny swirling around it. Investing.com+1 With markets closed on Saturday, Dec. 20, investors are using the weekend to digest a fast-moving mix of merger updates, fresh analyst target changes, and Netflix’s latest strategic pushes into gaming and real-world experiences. Reuters+2The Verge+2 Netflix stock price: where NFLX stands heading into the weekend
20 December 2025
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Comfort Systems USA (FIX) Stock News Today: Leadership Transition, S&P 500 Addition, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Comfort Systems USA (FIX) Stock News Today: Leadership Transition, S&P 500 Addition, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: FIX) heads into the final full week of 2025 with two headline catalysts in focus: a year-end leadership transition and a pending move into the S&P 500—both of which are shaping weekend headlines, analyst commentary, and positioning ahead of Monday’s open. As of the most recently available quote tied to the last U.S. trading session (Friday, Dec. 19, 2025), FIX traded around $940.74, up roughly 2.36% on the day. MarketScreener What’s driving Comfort Systems USA stock on Dec. 20, 2025 1) Comfort Systems confirms leadership changes effective at year-end Late Friday, the company announced a
20 December 2025
JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) Forecast and News on Dec. 20, 2025: Expense Outlook, Fed Cuts, Buybacks, and Crypto Tokenization

JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) Forecast and News on Dec. 20, 2025: Expense Outlook, Fed Cuts, Buybacks, and Crypto Tokenization

Updated: Saturday, December 20, 2025 (markets last closed Friday) JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) heads into the weekend near recent highs after a choppy December that reminded investors of a familiar JPMorgan story: the “fortress balance sheet” can keep delivering, but the market will still punish any sign that costs are rising faster than confidence. Shares last closed at $317.21 on Friday, Dec. 19, up 1.35% on the day, as the broader market also posted solid gains. The Wall Street Journal+1 Now, with JPMorgan’s Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings set for Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 (results around 7:00 a.m.
20 December 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Stock Market Today

Analog Devices stock price lags AI-fueled chip rebound — what investors watch next week

Analog Devices stock price lags AI-fueled chip rebound — what investors watch next week

8 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 19:28 EST — Market closed. Analog Devices shares last traded at $320.45, down about 0.5% from the prior close, as U.S. markets headed into the weekend. That small dip matters mostly because the tape has turned jumpy again in semiconductors, with investors chasing AI-linked names one day and backing off the next. ADI sits in the middle of that push-pull: it sells the less-glamorous chips that end up in factories, cars and instruments, not just data centers. On Friday, U.S. stocks surged and chipmakers led, after big cloud companies laid out another leg of capital
AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

8 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.28% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after steep losses earlier in the week. Chip stocks rallied as investors bet on continued AI data center spending by major tech firms. Nvidia rose 7.8%, Broadcom gained 7.1%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index closed up 5.7%. Markets now await macroeconomic data and Nvidia’s late-February results.
Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

8 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.9% to $50.59 Friday, tracking a 5.7% jump in the PHLX semiconductor index as investors bet on AI-driven data-center spending. Reuters reported Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of tighter server CPU supply, pushing Intel’s China prices up over 10%. Intel expects supply to improve in Q2. After the bell, Reuters said Intel plans to invest about $100 million in AI chip startup SambaNova Systems.
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