Khadija Saeed, Author at TechStock²

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

Analog Devices shares traded near $275.88 Friday, close to recent highs after a strong Q4 and positive 2026 outlook. Truist raised its price target to $291, while Zacks lifted its Q1 2026 EPS estimate to $2.29. Voya Investment Management increased its stake by 22.3% in Q3. Reports indicate ADI may raise prices up to 30% on some products in February 2026.

19 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·NASDAQ:ADI·Stock Market

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

Boeing shares jumped to around $215 on Friday, December 19, 2025, after JPMorgan raised its price target to $245 and named the stock a top pick. Trading volume topped 6 million shares. The rally helped lift the Dow Jones Industrial Average, with analysts citing strong aerospace demand and improving production outlooks.

19 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·NYSE:BA·Stock Market

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

Pfizer shares closed at $25.37 on Dec. 19, 2025, up 1.3% with volume near 43.5 million. The company forecast 2026 revenue of $59.5–$62.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.80–$3.00, citing lower COVID product sales and patent expirations as key drags. Investors tracked a positive bladder cancer trial and new U.S. drug-pricing rules affecting Pfizer’s portfolio.

19 December 2025

Dividends·NYSE:PFE·Pharmaceuticals

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

SoFi Technologies launched SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, on Dec. 19, 2025, pushing the company further into blockchain payments. SOFI shares rose about 2.2% to $27.13 in late trading, with volume near 85 million. The stablecoin, backed 1:1 with cash reserves, debuted on Ethereum, with plans for wider rollout. SoFi says retail access will follow in the coming months.

19 December 2025

Cryptocurrency·Fintech·NASDAQ:SOFI·Stock Market

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

Adobe shares traded near $355 on Dec. 19, 2025, after a volatile year marked by AI developments and copyright litigation. The company reported record Q4 revenue of $6.19 billion and full-year revenue of $23.77 billion, with 11% annual growth. Investors remain focused on legal risks and the impact of generative AI on Adobe’s business model.

19 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:ADBE

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

CRH plc said it repurchased 31,200 shares on December 18 at an average price of $126.57, cancelling the shares as part of its $300 million buyback program. The company will join the S&P 500 before trading opens on December 22. CRH shares last traded around $127. After cancellation, CRH will have about 669 million ordinary shares in issue and 38 million in treasury.

19 December 2025

NYSE:CRH·Stock Market

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

Eaton shares stabilized near $318 Friday afternoon after a 4.3% drop Wednesday and heavy trading volume. Bernstein cut its price target for Eaton to either $395 or $295, according to conflicting reports, but kept an Outperform rating. Wells Fargo also lowered its target to $340 Thursday, citing valuation concerns. The stock remains in a technical support zone watched by traders.

19 December 2025

Data Centers·NYSE:ETN·Stock Market

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

Caterpillar shares rose 1.9% to $576.56 Friday after a 9.6% five-day drop, the steepest since April. RPMGlobal shareholders approved Caterpillar’s planned acquisition, with 99.88% voting in favor. Australia’s competition regulator cleared the deal on Thursday. Implementation is targeted for February 18, 2026, pending final approvals.

19 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Mergers & Acquisitions·NYSE:CAT·Stock Market

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

Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) closed at $164.10 on Dec. 19, down 1.25%, after volatile trading tied to shifting bets on “AI power demand” stocks. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of $219.82. Vistra’s forward revenue outlook improved after PJM’s latest capacity auction set a record price at the cap amid a supply shortfall. Federal regulatory changes on data center co-location in PJM are also in focus.

19 December 2025

Energy Sector·NYSE:VST·Stock Market

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

Mastercard shares traded around $569.15, up 0.5% as of 19:52 UTC Dec. 19, after news broke that Visa and Mastercard agreed to a $167.5 million settlement over ATM access fees. Mastercard’s share of the settlement is about $78.7 million. The company still faces uncertainty from ongoing merchant “swipe fee” litigation. Analysts continue to forecast further stock gains.

19 December 2025

NYSE:MA

Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock (TMO) News Today: What’s Driving Shares, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts on Dec. 19, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 19, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh set of operational updates, capital-return signals, and Wall Street forecasts. Shares were trading around $569.54, up about 1.27% on the day, giving the life sciences and diagnostics giant a market value near $218 billion. While Thermo Fisher is often viewed as a “pick-and-shovel” leader powering biotech, pharma and academic research, the stock story right now is about something more specific: how well the company can convert a rebound in U.S. biopharma activity into durable growth—while navigating China pressure, government

19 December 2025

Biotechnology·NYSE:TMO·Stock Market

KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets on Dec. 19, 2025

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) stock was higher in Friday trading as investors digested a fresh analyst price-target update, a busy week of Wall Street upgrades, and new industry forecasts that point to accelerating semiconductor equipment demand into 2026—an environment where KLA’s process control tools are often viewed as “must-have” spend for leading-edge manufacturing. As of Dec. 19, 2025 (19:45 UTC), KLAC traded around $1,249 (up about 2% on the session), after ranging roughly between $1,227 and $1,264 intraday. KLAC stock price today: why KLA is moving on Dec. 19, 2025 Friday’s move comes amid a run of catalysts that have

19 December 2025

NASDAQ:KLAC·Stock Market

IREN Limited Stock News and Forecast (Dec. 19, 2025): Goldman’s $39 Target, Microsoft Deal, and the Post-Financing Reality Check

IREN shares rose 9.4% to around $39 on December 19, 2025, after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with a Neutral rating and a $39 target. The stock rebounded sharply Friday after being down nearly 11% for the week. Tudor Investment cut its IREN stake by over 90%, according to filings. Rep. Cleo Fields disclosed a small IREN share purchase earlier in December.

19 December 2025

NASDAQ:IREN

Shopify Stock (SHOP) News and Forecasts for Dec. 19, 2025: AI “Agentic Commerce” Hype Meets Valuation Reality as Analysts Lift Targets

Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOP; TSX: SHOP) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 19, 2025, as the stock trades higher following a burst of analyst price-target increases tied to an increasingly popular narrative: AI-driven “agentic commerce.” By mid-afternoon, Shopify shares were around $171—up roughly 2.8% on the session—after opening near $167 and trading as high as the $171.5–$171.6 area. Shopify Investors The rally is landing in a market environment that’s already leaning risk-on. U.S. equities pushed higher Friday as tech rebounded and investors weighed inflation data and expectations for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026—factors that often amplify

19 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·Stock Market

Lumentum Stock (NASDAQ: LITE) Surges on AI-Optics Momentum: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Valuation Signals on Dec. 19, 2025

Lumentum Holdings shares surged 9% to $368 Friday, extending Thursday’s 5% gain amid heavy trading and options-expiration volatility. The rally followed upbeat sentiment in AI-related tech stocks and strong guidance in Lumentum’s recent earnings, with Q2 revenue forecast between $630 million and $670 million.

19 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:LITE

Palo Alto Networks Stock (PANW) in Focus: Google Cloud Deal “Approaching $10 Billion,” Analyst Targets, and What Comes Next (Dec. 19, 2025)

Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud announced an expanded partnership Friday, with a multiyear deal “approaching $10 billion,” according to a source cited by Reuters. The agreement will see Palo Alto migrate offerings to Google Cloud and develop new AI-driven cybersecurity services. Executives did not confirm the exact value. The deal is Google Cloud’s largest security-services contract to date.

19 December 2025

Cloud Computing·NASDAQ:GOOGL·NASDAQ:PANW·Stock Market·Technology

GE Aerospace Stock (NYSE: GE) Surges on Defense Contract News, New Engine Orders, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts

GE Aerospace shares rose 1.96% to $307.59 Friday after the company secured a $22.2 million U.S. Navy contract to upgrade F414 fighter engines. Trading volume neared 3 million shares. The move followed Thursday’s 3.25% gain and coincided with news of Pegasus Airlines’ order for up to 300 CFM LEAP-1B engines.

19 December 2025

Aerospace Industry·NYSE:GE·Stock Market

Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock Today — Dec. 19, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Wall Street Is Watching Next

Constellation Energy shares fell about 1% to $357.68 by mid-afternoon Dec. 19 after surging nearly 6% the previous day. The stock swung widely as investors reacted to nuclear license extensions in Illinois and final approval for the $16.4 billion Calpine acquisition. Trading volume and volatility remained high amid continued focus on AI-driven power demand.

19 December 2025

Energy Sector·NASDAQ:CEG·Stock Market

Rivian Stock Jumps to 2023 Highs as Analysts Bet on R2 Launch and New Autonomy Revenue (RIVN)

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) is ending 2025 with fresh momentum on Wall Street—and a stock chart that suddenly looks very different from where it started the year. On Friday, December 19, 2025, Rivian stock surged roughly 10% intraday to around $22, briefly touching the $22.64 area and marking its highest levels since 2023, as investors piled into a growing “2026 inflection year” narrative around Rivian’s next vehicle platform (R2) and its expanding autonomy roadmap. Investors+1 The move follows a strong run over the prior sessions—driven less by a single headline and more by a cluster of analyst upgrades and

19 December 2025

Electric Vehicles·NASDAQ:RIVN·Stock Market·Technology Trends

Intuit Stock INTU Today Dec 19 2025: Circle USDC Stablecoin Partnership, TurboTax Tax-Season Push, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts

Intuit Inc. shares (NASDAQ: INTU) were trading around $670 on Friday, December 19, 2025, edging higher in early afternoon trading as investors digested a fresh fintech catalyst alongside tax-season positioning. The headline driver behind the latest attention is Intuit’s multi-year strategic partnership with Circle to bring stablecoin (USDC) infrastructure into parts of the Intuit ecosystem—an announcement that connects directly to some of Intuit’s biggest platforms (TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma) and its long-term push to make money movement faster, more programmable, and more global. Intuit Inc.+1 Below is a roundup of the most current news, forecasts, and analyses circulating on Dec.

19 December 2025

Cryptocurrency·Stock Market

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GSK stock price: EU nod for Nucala in COPD puts the focus on Monday trade

8 February 2026

London, Feb 8, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Market closed. GSK shares (GSK.L) ended Friday up 18 pence, or 0.8%, at 2,198 pence, valuing the British drugmaker at about 88 billion pounds. The stock is up about 17% over the past week and nearly 49% over 12 months. (Hargreaves Lansdown) With the market shut for the weekend, investors head into Monday weighing whether a new EU label for one of GSK’s respiratory medicines can translate into prescriptions quickly enough to matter for 2026 expectations. GSK said the European Commission approved Nucala (mepolizumab) as an add-on treatment for adults with uncontrolled COPD

BAT stock ends week higher as buyback rolls on; investors eye Feb 12 results

8 February 2026

British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence on Friday, outpacing the FTSE 100 ahead of its preliminary results due Feb. 12. The company bought back 121,668 shares this week for cancellation. CEO Tadeu Marroco received 364 shares under a bonus scheme. Investors are watching for updates on BAT’s nicotine alternatives and sector competition after Philip Morris International’s latest results.

SSE share price ends higher — what to watch before Monday’s London open

8 February 2026

SSE shares closed up 1.21% at 2,510 pence in London on Friday, trading near a 52-week high. The company guided for 2025/26 adjusted earnings per share of 144–152 pence after reporting a 64% jump in regulated networks investment and a 7% rise in renewables output. Investors are watching Ofgem’s transmission price-control deadline and UK interest rate signals.

Meta Stock Slips on AI Spend Jitters as $4 Trillion Valuation Chatter Grows

8 February 2026

Meta shares fell 1.3% Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, up sharply from $72.22 billion in 2025. Investors expressed concern over rising AI costs and pressure on cash flow, despite Meta reporting a 24% jump in fourth-quarter revenue to $59.89 billion.

Khadija Saeed

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