Khadija Saeed

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

Micron (MU) Stock After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Record Close, Surging Price Targets, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Micron (MU) Stock After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Record Close, Surging Price Targets, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) is heading into the weekend with momentum still firmly on its side. After the closing bell on Friday, December 19, 2025 (19.12.2025), Micron shares were modestly higher in extended trading after finishing the regular session with another sharp gain and a fresh record-high push that kept the semiconductor rally alive into the close. Yahoo Finance+2TradingView+2 One important calendar note upfront: U.S. markets do not open on Saturday, so the “next open” for MU on Nasdaq is Monday, December 22, 2025 (barring any special exchange schedule changes). With that in mind, here’s what mattered after the
Apple Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): AAPL Closes Higher, Dips in Extended Trading — Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Apple Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): AAPL Closes Higher, Dips in Extended Trading — Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) finished Friday’s session modestly higher, then slipped in after-hours trading as investors headed into a holiday-shortened week where liquidity, options positioning, and headline risk can all loom larger than usual. At the 4:00 p.m. ET close, Apple stock ended at $273.67, up 0.54% on the day. In extended-hours trading, AAPL was $272.71 at 5:24 p.m. ET, down about 0.35% from the regular-session close. StockAnalysis One important timing note: Dec. 19, 2025 is a Friday. U.S. markets are closed Saturday and Sunday, so the next regular market open is Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. The “tomorrow” setup is
20 December 2025
Tesla Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): TSLA Closes Near $481 as Musk Pay Ruling, California DMV Pressure, and New Analyst Targets Shape Monday’s Setup

Tesla Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): TSLA Closes Near $481 as Musk Pay Ruling, California DMV Pressure, and New Analyst Targets Shape Monday’s Setup

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) finished Friday’s session lower, but the story after the bell is less about a single candle on the chart and more about the pile-up of catalysts investors will be digesting into the next trading day. TSLA closed at $481.20, down 0.45%, after swinging between roughly $474.72 and $490.49 in a high-volume session. StockAnalysis+1In the after-hours session, Tesla was indicated modestly higher around $482.52, a small uptick of about $1.32 (+0.27%) from the official close—though extended-hours pricing can change quickly on thin liquidity, especially on a Friday night. MarketScreener And because Dec. 19 is a Friday, the
19 December 2025
Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Analyst Targets Jump, AI Concerns Linger — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Analyst Targets Jump, AI Concerns Linger — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) ended Friday, December 19, 2025, with a strong regular-session gain and only modest movement in extended trading. The key story for Broadcom stock after the bell isn’t an earnings release or a surprise corporate announcement—it’s a combination of a tech-led rebound, heavy options-expiration flows, and fresh Wall Street price-target changes that reframed the week’s sharp selloff as a potential overreaction. One important calendar note up front: U.S. stock markets are closed Saturday (Dec. 20) and Sunday (Dec. 21). The next regular session is Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. Broadcom stock price recap: close, range, volume, and after-hours
19 December 2025
NVIDIA Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): NVDA Jumps on China H200 Export Review, Intel Deal Clearance, and Fresh Price Targets—What to Know Before the Next Market Open

NVIDIA Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): NVDA Jumps on China H200 Export Review, Intel Deal Clearance, and Fresh Price Targets—What to Know Before the Next Market Open

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) ended Friday, December 19, 2025, with a strong rebound that put the AI bellwether back in the spotlight heading into the final holiday stretch of the year. Shares surged during the regular session and then steadied after the closing bell as investors digested a fast-moving mix of Washington policy headlines, regulatory developments tied to Intel, and a wave of bullish analyst commentary. One important calendar note: U.S. stock markets are closed on Saturday (Dec. 20) and Sunday (Dec. 21). The next regular session begins Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. ET. NVDA after-hours check: where
19 December 2025
Silver Price Today at 4:49 PM ET (19 Dec 2025): XAG/USD Near $67 as Record Rally Extends on Rate-Cut Bets and Tight Supply

Silver Price Today at 4:49 PM ET (19 Dec 2025): XAG/USD Near $67 as Record Rally Extends on Rate-Cut Bets and Tight Supply

Silver prices are closing out the week with fresh record momentum. Around 4:49 PM ET on Friday, December 19, 2025, spot silver (XAG/USD) was trading around the $67-per-ounce zone, with widely followed retail and market feeds showing quotes roughly in the $67.1–$67.4/oz range in late New York trading. Investing.com+1 That late-session strength follows a day in which Reuters reported spot silver up 2.6% near $67.14/oz, after touching a new record high around $67.45/oz. Silver is now up about 8.4% on the week and roughly 132% year-to-date, decisively outperforming gold in 2025’s precious-metals surge. Reuters Silver price today (4:49 PM ET):
19 December 2025
Gold Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025, 4:48 PM ET): Spot Gold Near $4,338 as Fed-Cut Bets Clash With a Firmer Dollar; 2026 Forecasts Point to $4,450–$5,000

Gold Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025, 4:48 PM ET): Spot Gold Near $4,338 as Fed-Cut Bets Clash With a Firmer Dollar; 2026 Forecasts Point to $4,450–$5,000

Gold prices are holding near record territory on Friday, December 19, 2025, as traders weigh a softer U.S. inflation print and rising expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts against a U.S. dollar that remains stubbornly firm. At 4:48 p.m. New York time (UTC-05:00), spot gold was $4,338.20 per ounce, with 24K gold around $139.48 per gram. Gold Price Z While today’s move looks modest on the surface, it lands in the middle of a much bigger story: gold has already delivered a blockbuster 2025 performance, and the market is now debating whether the rally can extend into 2026—or whether prices
19 December 2025
Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 19, 2025): AI Stocks Lift Wall Street, Europe Closes at a Record, BOJ Hike Hits the Yen

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 19, 2025): AI Stocks Lift Wall Street, Europe Closes at a Record, BOJ Hike Hits the Yen

Updated: 21:47 UTC on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 (4:47 p.m. on the U.S. East Coast) Global stock markets finished Friday on a firmer footing as investors leaned back into technology and artificial-intelligence shares, shrugged off a week of heavy central-bank headlines, and looked past lingering uncertainty around economic data disrupted by the U.S. government shutdown. In the U.S., the S&P 500 ended up 0.9% at 6,834.50, the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.3% to 23,307.62, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4% to 48,134.89. In Europe, the STOXX 600 added 0.37% to 587.50, marking a record closing high, while Asian equities
19 December 2025
Dow Jones Today (Dec. 19, 2025): DJIA Closes Higher Near 48,135 as AI Rebound, TikTok Deal Buzz and Triple-Witching Volume Drive Wall Street

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 19, 2025): DJIA Closes Higher Near 48,135 as AI Rebound, TikTok Deal Buzz and Triple-Witching Volume Drive Wall Street

As of 4:45 p.m. ET on Friday, December 19, 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) finished the session up 183.04 points (0.38%) at 48,134.89, ending a rocky week’s final day on an upbeat note even as pockets of consumer-related weakness kept traders selective. Reuters+2MarketWatch+2 The Dow’s gains came alongside a broad risk-on move across U.S. equities: the S&P 500 ended at 6,834.50 (+0.88%) and the Nasdaq Composite closed at 23,307.62 (+1.31%), led by renewed strength in large-cap tech and AI-linked names. Reuters Below is what moved the Dow today, what analysts highlighted about “triple witching” flows, and what major
19 December 2025
Chipotle Stock (CMG) News on Dec. 19, 2025: High‑Protein Menu, Buybacks, and Wall Street Forecasts Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Chipotle Stock (CMG) News on Dec. 19, 2025: High‑Protein Menu, Buybacks, and Wall Street Forecasts Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is closing out 2025 with its stock back in the spotlight as the fast-casual giant tries to reignite traffic, defend margins, and keep investors focused on long-term expansion. On Friday, December 19, 2025, CMG traded around $37.82 with a market cap of roughly $52.5 billion and a trailing P/E near 34, reflecting a market still willing to pay a premium for Chipotle’s brand and unit-growth engine—despite a tougher demand backdrop. The day’s CMG coverage spans three themes that matter to shareholders: menu innovation (a new high-protein lineup), capital returns (a newly expanded buyback pool),
Analog Devices Stock (NASDAQ: ADI) News and Forecasts for Dec. 19, 2025: Price Targets Rise as AI Infrastructure and Industrial Demand Rebound

Analog Devices Stock (NASDAQ: ADI) News and Forecasts for Dec. 19, 2025: Price Targets Rise as AI Infrastructure and Industrial Demand Rebound

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) stock is back in focus on December 19, 2025, as Wall Street continues to recalibrate expectations after the company’s strong fiscal Q4 print and upbeat fiscal 2026 outlook—while fresh analyst notes and new headlines add fuel to the debate over how much upside remains at current levels. As of Friday trading, ADI shares were around $275.88 (intraday range: roughly $273.99–$278.38), placing the stock within striking distance of recent highs and keeping it on many “large-cap semis for 2026” lists. Below is a complete, publication-ready roundup of the current ADI stock news, forecasts, and analyses as
Boeing Stock Jumps on JPMorgan Price Target Hike: BA News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Next on Dec. 19, 2025

Boeing Stock Jumps on JPMorgan Price Target Hike: BA News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Next on Dec. 19, 2025

Boeing stock (NYSE: BA) climbed sharply on Friday, December 19, 2025, as investors reacted to a fresh Wall Street bullish call and a broader risk-on tone across U.S. equities. By the end of the session, Boeing shares were around $215, after opening near $209.76 and trading as high as $215.98, with volume a little above 6 million shares. Yahoo Finance The move mattered beyond Boeing holders: BA was one of the stocks helping lift the price-weighted Dow Jones Industrial Average, alongside other large gainers. MarketWatch Below is a full roundup of the BA-specific news and market drivers surfacing on 19.12.2025,
Pfizer Stock (PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Analyst Price Targets, Dividend Outlook and Key Catalysts on Dec. 19, 2025

Pfizer Stock (PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Analyst Price Targets, Dividend Outlook and Key Catalysts on Dec. 19, 2025

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) is ending the week with investors weighing a cautious 2026 outlook against fresh pipeline momentum and a fast-moving U.S. drug-pricing policy backdrop. As of the latest available quote on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, Pfizer shares traded around $25.37, up about 1.3% on the day, with an intraday range of roughly $24.99 to $25.52 and volume near 43.5 million shares. Below is what’s driving Pfizer stock right now, what management and analysts are forecasting, and what catalysts investors are watching into 2026. Pfizer stock price action on Dec. 19, 2025: why PFE is in focus Pfizer’s share
19 December 2025
SoFi Technologies Stock (SOFI) Today: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks to Watch on Dec. 19, 2025

SoFi Technologies Stock (SOFI) Today: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks to Watch on Dec. 19, 2025

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 19, 2025, as investors digest a fresh crypto catalyst: the company’s launch of SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A.—a move that pushes SoFi deeper into blockchain-based payments and “financial infrastructure,” not just consumer banking. Investors.com+1 The reaction in SOFI stock has been brisk but nuanced: the shares jumped after the announcement, yet the broader debate around valuation, dilution, and credit risk hasn’t gone away. In late U.S. trading on Dec. 19, SOFI traded around $27.13, up about 2.2% on the day, with an
Adobe Stock (ADBE) News Today: AI Video Push, Lawsuit Risk, Analyst Forecasts and Price Outlook on Dec. 19, 2025

Adobe Stock (ADBE) News Today: AI Video Push, Lawsuit Risk, Analyst Forecasts and Price Outlook on Dec. 19, 2025

Adobe Inc. (Nasdaq: ADBE) is ending the week in the spotlight for a familiar reason—AI—and an increasingly unavoidable one: copyright litigation. On Dec. 19, 2025, Adobe stock is hovering in the mid-$350s, with investors weighing a steady earnings-and-guidance picture against a faster-moving set of catalysts around generative video, distribution partnerships, and legal uncertainty. Investing.com+1 What makes this moment especially interesting for Adobe stock watchers is the contrast between the company’s fundamentals—still growing at a healthy clip—and the market’s debate over whether AI is ultimately a tailwind (new products, new users, new workflows) or a margin- and moat-challenger (new competitors, new
CRH plc Stock (NYSE: CRH) in Focus: Buyback Update, S&P 500 Addition, Analyst Price Targets and 2025 Outlook (Dec. 19, 2025)

CRH plc Stock (NYSE: CRH) in Focus: Buyback Update, S&P 500 Addition, Analyst Price Targets and 2025 Outlook (Dec. 19, 2025)

CRH plc stock (NYSE: CRH) is in the spotlight on Friday, December 19, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh share repurchase disclosure, a busy run-up to the company’s upcoming S&P 500 inclusion, and a steady drumbeat of bullish Wall Street forecasts tied to U.S. infrastructure and non-residential construction demand. As of the latest U.S. market data available today, CRH shares trade around $127. What’s new today: CRH reports another buyback execution CRH disclosed that it repurchased 31,200 ordinary shares on December 18, 2025 in the U.S. via its broker, Santander US Capital Markets LLC, and that the shares will be
19 December 2025
Eaton Corporation (ETN) Stock News Today: Bernstein Trims Target as Wall Street Weighs Data Center Growth vs. Valuation (Dec. 19, 2025)

Eaton Corporation (ETN) Stock News Today: Bernstein Trims Target as Wall Street Weighs Data Center Growth vs. Valuation (Dec. 19, 2025)

Eaton Corporation plc (NYSE: ETN) is ending the week in the spotlight after a sharp mid-week slide, fresh analyst target changes, and renewed debate over whether the recent pullback is a buying opportunity—or a warning sign that expectations for electrification and data-center infrastructure may already be priced in. By early afternoon Friday, Dec. 19, ETN was trading around $318 a share, up roughly 0.6% on the session, after Thursday’s close near $315.95. StockAnalysis+1 Eaton stock price action on Dec. 19: Stabilization after a volatile week The tone in ETN has shifted quickly in just a few sessions. On Wednesday, Dec.
19 December 2025
Caterpillar Stock (NYSE: CAT) Today: AI-Linked Rally Faces a Reality Check as Analysts Lift Targets and RPMGlobal Deal Advances

Caterpillar Stock (NYSE: CAT) Today: AI-Linked Rally Faces a Reality Check as Analysts Lift Targets and RPMGlobal Deal Advances

December 19, 2025 — Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is ending the week in the spotlight after a sharp, multi-session pullback collided with fresh analyst target increases and a meaningful step forward in the company’s mining software expansion strategy. At last check on Friday, CAT traded around $576.56, up about 1.9% on the day after Thursday’s close, as broader U.S. equities climbed into year-end trading. Below is what’s driving Caterpillar stock on 19.12.2025, what Wall Street is forecasting for 2026, and what investors are watching next. Caterpillar stock’s volatile week: from record-high momentum to a five-day slide Caterpillar has been a
Vistra Corp Stock (VST) Forecast and News Today: What’s Moving Shares on December 19, 2025

Vistra Corp Stock (VST) Forecast and News Today: What’s Moving Shares on December 19, 2025

Vistra Corp. stock (NYSE: VST) finished Friday, December 19, 2025 at $164.10, down 1.25% on the day, capping a volatile stretch in which investors have been repricing “AI power demand” winners and losers almost in real time. In the last few sessions alone, VST swung from a sharp selloff to a rebound and then back to a modest pullback—an illustration of how crowded (and headline-sensitive) the independent power producer trade has become. StockAnalysis+1 But under the surface, Vistra remains in the spotlight for reasons that go beyond day-to-day market noise: Here’s the full picture of the latest Vistra stock news,
19 December 2025
Mastercard Stock (MA) News Today, Dec. 19, 2025: $167.5M ATM-Fee Settlement, Merchant Fee Fight, New Partnerships, and Wall Street Forecasts

Mastercard Stock (MA) News Today, Dec. 19, 2025: $167.5M ATM-Fee Settlement, Merchant Fee Fight, New Partnerships, and Wall Street Forecasts

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is in focus on December 19, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh legal settlement tied to ATM fees, ongoing uncertainty around merchant “swipe fee” litigation, and new product and partnership momentum—while analysts continue to project upside from current levels. As of 19:52 UTC on Dec. 19, Mastercard stock is trading around $569.15, up about 0.5% on the session, with an intraday range of roughly $565.42–$570.89. Below is a complete, publication-ready roundup of the most important Mastercard stock news, forecasts, and analyst takes available as of 19.12.2025, plus what it may mean for MA shares heading into
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Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
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