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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.

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: “Mango” and “Avocado” AI Models, New Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Spending Debate (Dec. 19, 2025)

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: “Mango” and “Avocado” AI Models, New Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Spending Debate (Dec. 19, 2025)

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) stock is in a familiar tug-of-war heading into year-end: investors are drawn to the company’s still-dominant digital advertising engine, but they’re also wrestling with the cost (and uncertainty) of Meta’s all-in push to build AI infrastructure and ship next-generation models. As of Friday, December 19, 2025 (14:56 UTC), META traded around $664.63, valuing the company at roughly $1.85 trillion. The stock’s valuation metrics remain elevated, with a P/E near 31.5 based on the latest available data. Below is a detailed roundup of what’s moving Meta stock on 19.12.2025, plus the forecasts and analysis shaping sentiment
19 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock News Today (MSFT): AI Spending Debate, OpenAI Fundraising Headlines, and Analyst Targets in Focus on Dec. 19, 2025

Microsoft Stock News Today (MSFT): AI Spending Debate, OpenAI Fundraising Headlines, and Analyst Targets in Focus on Dec. 19, 2025

Microsoft Corp. stock is ending the week with investors weighing a familiar question: can the company’s AI-heavy investment cycle keep translating into durable, monetizable growth across Azure, Microsoft 365, and Copilot—without pressuring margins too far or running into power and capacity constraints? As of Friday, December 19, 2025, Microsoft shares were trading around $486, up modestly on the session, with the company valued at roughly $3.85 trillion. Below is what matters most for MSFT today—based on the latest market moves, fresh headlines, and Wall Street’s current forecast range. Microsoft stock price today: where MSFT stands on Dec. 19, 2025 Microsoft
19 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Drivers on December 19, 2025

Apple Stock (AAPL) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Drivers on December 19, 2025

Apple Inc. stock (NASDAQ: AAPL) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 19, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh wave of Wall Street forecasts tied to Apple’s AI roadmap against intensifying global scrutiny of the App Store model. In the latest trade, Apple shares hovered around $272, fractionally lower on the day even as the broader U.S. market pushed higher in a tech-led rebound. Reuters With Apple’s market capitalization sitting at roughly $4.0 trillion and valuation multiples still elevated versus long-term norms, today’s coverage is less about a single headline and more about whether Apple can turn “Apple Intelligence”
19 December 2025
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Micron (MU) Stock Jumps to Fresh High After Record FY2026 Q1 Results and a Blockbuster AI Memory Forecast — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 19, 2025

Micron (MU) Stock Jumps to Fresh High After Record FY2026 Q1 Results and a Blockbuster AI Memory Forecast — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 19, 2025

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) is extending a powerful rally on Friday, December 19, 2025, after a record fiscal first-quarter report and an outlook that shocked Wall Street with just how tight the memory market has become in the AI era. Shares traded around $267 in mid-day action, up about 7% on the session, after touching an intraday high of $268.08. The surge follows Micron’s record fiscal Q1 2026 results (quarter ended Nov. 27, 2025) and an aggressive fiscal Q2 2026 forecast that reflects soaring pricing and demand for DRAM, NAND, and especially high-bandwidth memory (HBM) used in AI servers.
19 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Jumps on China Export Review News as Wall Street Raises 2026 Targets

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Jumps on China Export Review News as Wall Street Raises 2026 Targets

Dec. 19, 2025 — NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is back at the center of the AI trade on Friday after a major policy headline revived the market’s biggest “what if” question around the chipmaker: how much incremental upside could reopen China demand create—without reigniting regulatory blowback? Nvidia shares were trading higher on the day, near $179, after reports that the U.S. government has begun an inter-agency review that could allow exports of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to China under a framework that would include a 25% government fee on sales. Reuters At the same time, fresh analyst notes and updated
19 December 2025
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Tesla Stock Today (Dec. 19, 2025): TSLA Holds Near $483 as Regulators, Robotaxi Momentum, and New Price Targets Shape the Outlook

Tesla Stock Today (Dec. 19, 2025): TSLA Holds Near $483 as Regulators, Robotaxi Momentum, and New Price Targets Shape the Outlook

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is ending the week with investors focused on a familiar tug-of-war: near-term pressure on the EV business versus a market narrative that increasingly prices Tesla like an AI-and-autonomy platform company. As of about 9:55 a.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 19, TSLA traded around $483, roughly flat on the session after closing Thursday near $483. StockAnalysis What’s driving attention today isn’t one single headline—it’s a cluster of regulatory updates in the U.S. and Europe, fresh analyst commentary, and a reminder of how quickly Tesla’s stock can swing when the market rotates in or out of “AI” positioning.
19 December 2025
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XRP Price Today at 9:37 AM ET (Dec 19, 2025): XRP Near $1.87 as CPI Whipsaw, BoJ Hike and ETF Inflows Shape the OutlookXRPXRP Price Today at 9:37 AM ET (Dec 19, 2025): XRP Near $1.87 as CPI Whipsaw, BoJ Hike and ETF Inflows Shape the Outlook

XRP Price Today at 9:37 AM ET (Dec 19, 2025): XRP Near $1.87 as CPI Whipsaw, BoJ Hike and ETF Inflows Shape the OutlookXRPXRP Price Today at 9:37 AM ET (Dec 19, 2025): XRP Near $1.87 as CPI Whipsaw, BoJ Hike and ETF Inflows Shape the Outlook

At around 9:37 a.m. ET (UTC‑05:00) on Friday, December 19, 2025, XRP was trading near $1.87, after a volatile session that saw the token dip toward $1.77 and rebound as buyers defended the $1.80 area. In the latest intraday range, XRP has traded between roughly $1.77 and $1.93, underscoring how sensitive the market remains to macro headlines and liquidity conditions into year‑end. CoinMarketCap On major price trackers, XRP is down about 2% over the past 24 hours, with 24‑hour trading volume around $4.4 billion and a market cap near $113 billion, keeping it among the largest cryptocurrencies by value. CoinMarketCap
19 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025) at 09:35 UTC: BTC Holds Near $88,000 as CPI Whipsaw, BoJ Rate Hike, and Options Expiry Shape the Next Move

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025) at 09:35 UTC: BTC Holds Near $88,000 as CPI Whipsaw, BoJ Rate Hike, and Options Expiry Shape the Next Move

Bitcoin (BTC) traded around $88,000 at 09:35 UTC on Friday, December 19, 2025, with the BTC/USDT 1‑minute candle opening near $88,002 and printing a high around $88,063 during that minute. api.binance.com+1 That snapshot captures the mood of today’s market: BTC is stabilizing, but volatility remains elevated, driven by a mix of macro headlines (inflation and central banks), thin year-end liquidity, and a derivatives calendar that can “pin” price around major strikes. Bitcoin price today: where BTC is trading and how wide the range is By the time U.S. and global markets moved deeper into the Friday session, bitcoin was still
19 December 2025
Silver Price Today at 9:34 (Dec 19, 2025): XAG/USD Near $66 as Softer US Inflation Keeps Fed Cut Bets Alive

Silver Price Today at 9:34 (Dec 19, 2025): XAG/USD Near $66 as Softer US Inflation Keeps Fed Cut Bets Alive

Silver prices are holding close to record territory on Friday, December 19, 2025, as traders balance a cooler U.S. inflation print (supportive for rate-cut expectations) against a firmer dollar and year-end positioning. At around 09:34 GMT (FXStreet’s latest update just ahead of that at 09:32 GMT), spot silver (XAG/USD) traded at $65.76 per troy ounce, up about 0.5% from Thursday’s close. FXStreet Silver price today: the latest levels investors are watching Silver’s price action on Dec. 19 has been tight but elevated, with multiple market feeds showing it hovering in the mid-$65s to around $66: Despite minor fluctuations across venues
19 December 2025
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Gold Price Today at 9:34 AM ET (19.12.2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,326 as Dollar Firms; 2026 Forecasts Eye $4,900–$5,000

Gold Price Today at 9:34 AM ET (19.12.2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,326 as Dollar Firms; 2026 Forecasts Eye $4,900–$5,000

Gold prices were steady-to-slightly softer on Friday morning as markets digested a cooler U.S. inflation print, a firmer dollar, and thin year-end liquidity. Around the 9:30–9:34 a.m. New York time window, spot gold was hovering near $4,326 per ounce, keeping the metal close to record territory after a powerful 2025 rally. 150Currency.com What’s notable for investors into the holidays: rate-cut expectations are still supporting bullion, but the U.S. dollar’s bounce is limiting upside — creating a “two forces, one price” stalemate that has defined several late-December sessions. Gold price today (9:34): the key levels traders are watching Spot gold (XAU/USD):
19 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today at 09:33 GMT on December 19, 2025: BOJ Rate Hike Lifts Asia, Europe Steady, Wall Street Futures Mixed

Global Stock Markets Today at 09:33 GMT on December 19, 2025: BOJ Rate Hike Lifts Asia, Europe Steady, Wall Street Futures Mixed

As of 09:33 GMT on Friday, December 19, 2025, global stock markets were leaning cautiously positive into the final full trading week of the year, with Asia closing higher, Europe treading water, and U.S. futures mixed as investors weighed three competing forces: a Bank of Japan rate hike, cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation data that may (or may not) be “real” after the U.S. shutdown, and persistent jitters about whether the AI spending boom can deliver profits fast enough to justify the sector’s valuations. Reuters+3Reuters+3Reuters+3 Asia stocks climb after Bank of Japan hike, but the yen slides Asian equities advanced after the
19 December 2025
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise at 9:32 a.m. ET as Tech Rebounds; Nike Slides, “Triple Witching” Looms

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise at 9:32 a.m. ET as Tech Rebounds; Nike Slides, “Triple Witching” Looms

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks opened higher early Friday as technology shares extended a rebound from this week’s selloff, while Nike’s sharp drop capped gains for the Dow. At 9:32 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 87.38 points (0.21%) at 48,051.77, the S&P 500 rose 20.66 points (0.33%) to 6,795.42, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 105.27 points (0.51%) to 23,111.63, according to Reuters. Reuters The opening moves set up a busy day for traders: Friday is also a December “triple witching” session (a major derivatives-expiration event) that can drive outsized trading volume and fast sector rotations into
19 December 2025
Dow Jones Today (Dec. 19, 2025): DJIA Rises at 9:31 a.m. ET as Tech Rebound Offsets Nike Slide and “Triple Witching” Looms

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 19, 2025): DJIA Rises at 9:31 a.m. ET as Tech Rebound Offsets Nike Slide and “Triple Witching” Looms

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) traded higher in early Friday action, with investors balancing a rebound in technology shares against a sharp drop in Nike and the potential for options-related market noise on a major “triple witching” expiration day. At around 9:31 a.m. ET, the Dow was up 87.38 points (0.21%) at 48,051.77. The S&P 500 rose 0.33% to 6,795.42, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.51% to 23,111.63. Reuters Dow Jones at 9:31 a.m. ET: A firm open after a choppy week Friday’s early advance followed a session in which markets had already found some relief. The Dow closed
19 December 2025
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NSE Adds Swiggy, Waaree Energies, Premier Energies and Bajaj Holdings to F&O From December 31: What Investors Need to Know

NSE Adds Swiggy, Waaree Energies, Premier Energies and Bajaj Holdings to F&O From December 31: What Investors Need to Know

India’s derivatives landscape is set for another reshuffle at year-end. On Thursday, December 18, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) said four companies—Swiggy, Waaree Energies, Premier Energies and Bajaj Holdings & Investment—will be admitted to the Futures & Options (F&O) segment from December 31, 2025, expanding the tradable universe for stock futures and stock options right as the new series goes live. Moneycontrol+2The Economic Times+2 The move matters for both traders and long-term investors: entry into the F&O segment typically brings sharper price discovery and more hedging tools, but also tends to amplify near-term activity and volatility as leveraged positions become
19 December 2025
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Ola Electric Shares Hit Record Low After Bhavish Aggarwal Stake Sale; ₹260-Crore Loan Repaid, Pledge Overhang Ends

Ola Electric Shares Hit Record Low After Bhavish Aggarwal Stake Sale; ₹260-Crore Loan Repaid, Pledge Overhang Ends

Bengaluru/Mumbai, December 18, 2025: Ola Electric Mobility’s stock slid to fresh record lows on Thursday as investors digested a rapid series of promoter share sales—moves the company says were designed to eliminate pledged shares and repay a ₹260-crore promoter-level loan, not signal any change in control. The Indian Express+2Business Standard+2 The market reaction, however, underlined how sensitive “new-age” counters remain to promoter activity—especially when the share price is already under pressure. Ola Electric’s stock hovered near the ₹31 zone and hit an intraday low reported around ₹30.76, extending a steep downtrend that has eroded a large chunk of investor wealth
19 December 2025
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Tata Motors CV Shares Surge on JPMorgan “Overweight” and BofA “Buy” Calls: Why the Stock Is Rallying and What Analysts Expect Next

Tata Motors CV Shares Surge on JPMorgan “Overweight” and BofA “Buy” Calls: Why the Stock Is Rallying and What Analysts Expect Next

Tata Motors’ newly demerged commercial vehicles (CV) business extended its post-listing rally on Thursday, December 18, 2025, after two global brokerages — JPMorgan and Bank of America (BofA) Securities — initiated coverage with bullish ratings and the same street-high target price. The stock moved to fresh highs in intraday trade as investors priced in a potential upcycle in India’s truck market, a stabilising outlook in Europe, and a renewed focus on margins and cash generation. Reuters+3Moneycontrol+3Investing.com+3 What happened on December 18: Tata Motors CV pops to new post-demerger highs Shares of Tata Motors’ CV entity jumped sharply on December 18,
19 December 2025
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Analog Devices Stock (ADI) After Hours: Shares Slip After a Strong Close on Dec. 18, 2025 — What to Know Before Friday’s Market Open

Analog Devices Stock (ADI) After Hours: Shares Slip After a Strong Close on Dec. 18, 2025 — What to Know Before Friday’s Market Open

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) finished Thursday, December 18, 2025, with a solid regular-session gain—then gave some of it back after the bell as traders digested late headlines and positioning into Friday’s session. ADI after-hours snapshot (Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025) That “up in the day, softer after hours” pattern is common when a stock is near recent highs and the market is heading into a catalyst-heavy Friday. Why Analog Devices stock moved after the bell There wasn’t an earnings release Thursday evening, but there was a cluster of insider-trading disclosures filed on Dec. 18 that hit the tape around/after the
19 December 2025
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CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock After Hours: Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 19, 2025 Market Open

CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock After Hours: Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 19, 2025 Market Open

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) is heading into Friday’s session with a modest post-close dip after a solid Thursday rebound, while investors digest a fresh wave of partnership news and analyst updates that could shape sentiment into year-end. CrowdStrike stock: how CRWD traded into the close and after the bell CRWD finished Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, up 1.54% at $477.26, outperforming a broadly positive session for U.S. equities (S&P 500 +0.79%, Dow +0.14%). Trading volume was about 1.8 million shares, below its 50-day average, and the stock remains roughly 15.8% below its 52-week high of $566.90 set on Nov. 12.
19 December 2025
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S&P Global (SPGI) Stock After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Price Action, Today’s Key Headlines, Analyst Forecasts and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

S&P Global (SPGI) Stock After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Price Action, Today’s Key Headlines, Analyst Forecasts and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

NEW YORK — S&P Global Inc. (NYSE: SPGI) shares finished Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at $506.71, down $3.88 (-0.76%) on the regular session, and edged lower to about $505.89 (-0.16%) in after-hours trading. Yahoo Finance That weaker close came on a day when the broader market moved the other way: the S&P 500 rose 0.8% after a softer inflation print revived rate-cut expectations for 2026. AP News For investors looking at SPGI “after the bell” and positioning ahead of Friday, Dec. 19, the setup is straightforward: SPGI itself didn’t drop on a single company headline, but rate-sensitive capital-markets narratives are
19 December 2025
Lululemon Stock (LULU) After Hours Today: Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Search Twist, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

Lululemon Stock (LULU) After Hours Today: Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Search Twist, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) is ending Thursday, December 18, 2025 with investors digesting a busy set of headlines that hit within hours of each other: an activist investor reportedly building a $1 billion-plus stake, fresh talk of a potential CEO candidate, a newly announced international expansion plan for 2026, and an SEC filing showing a notable insider sale earlier this week. Reuters+2Lululemon Corporate+2 After the 4:00 p.m. ET closing bell, LULU was trading modestly lower in the after-hours session compared with its regular-session close (delayed quote). MarketWatch Below is what happened “after the bell” on 18.12.2025, what drove the
19 December 2025
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Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
U.S. financial stocks rose Friday, with the XLF fund up 1.8% and the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time, gaining 2.47%. Goldman Sachs jumped 4.3%, JPMorgan 3.9%, and Citigroup 6.0%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signaled possible cuts this year. Investors await January jobs and inflation data next week.
Data Center Stocks Surge Into the Weekend: Digital Realty, Equinix and Vertiv Set Up a Big Week Ahead

Data Center Stocks Surge Into the Weekend: Digital Realty, Equinix and Vertiv Set Up a Big Week Ahead

7 February 2026
Digital Realty, Equinix, and Vertiv shares surged Friday, with Vertiv up 10% and Digital Realty rising 4.1%, as investors rotated back into AI-linked data center stocks. The move followed Amazon’s $200 billion and Alphabet’s $175–185 billion 2026 capex targets. Digital Realty set 2026 core FFO guidance at $7.90 to $8.00 per share. Wall Street ended the week broadly higher, led by chipmakers.
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