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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.

Bank of America Stock (NYSE: BAC) on Dec. 19, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Bank of America Stock (NYSE: BAC) on Dec. 19, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is closing out 2025 in the spotlight as investors weigh a late-year rotation into financials, shifting expectations for U.S. interest rates, and a growing focus on what bank earnings look like once the “easy” part of the post-inflation cycle is over. As of Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 (15:10 UTC), BAC traded at about $54.80, up roughly 1% on the session, after an intraday range between roughly $54.22 and $54.94, on volume of about 10.3 million shares at the time of the update. With Q4 2025 earnings scheduled for Jan. 14, 2026, the next
19 December 2025
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Strategy Inc Stock (MSTR) Today: Bitcoin Rebound, MSCI Index Risk, Fresh BTC Buys, and Wall Street Price Targets (Dec. 19, 2025)

Strategy Inc Stock (MSTR) Today: Bitcoin Rebound, MSCI Index Risk, Fresh BTC Buys, and Wall Street Price Targets (Dec. 19, 2025)

Strategy Inc (Nasdaq: MSTR) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 19, 2025, as Bitcoin steadies near the high-$80,000s and traders reassess whether the company’s “issue securities, buy more BTC” playbook still has room to run. After a bruising drawdown from earlier highs, the stock is attempting to stabilize: Finviz showed MSTR trading around $164.59 at 10:09 a.m. ET (up about 4% on the day), after a prior close near $158.24. Finviz What’s different now is not just the Bitcoin tape—it’s the growing list of capital markets, index eligibility, and credit variables that can move Strategy shares as much
19 December 2025
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AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 19, 2025): China Meeting, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook for Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD)

AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 19, 2025): China Meeting, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook for Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD)

December 19, 2025 — Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) is back in the spotlight at the end of the week, with shares rebounding sharply as investors weighed fresh China-related headlines, shifting U.S. export-policy signals, and a busy slate of Wall Street forecasts heading into 2026. As of 14:59 UTC on Friday, AMD stock traded around $211.10, up roughly 5% on the session after opening near $204.81. The day’s range spanned roughly $202.46 to $211.28 as buyers returned to semiconductor and AI names. Below is what’s driving the move, what analysts are forecasting now, and the key catalysts investors are tracking
19 December 2025
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Palantir (PLTR) Stock News Today, Dec. 19, 2025: Price Near $190 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and New Defense/AI Deals Drive the Outlook

Palantir (PLTR) Stock News Today, Dec. 19, 2025: Price Near $190 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and New Defense/AI Deals Drive the Outlook

December 19, 2025 — Palantir Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: PLTR) shares were higher in early Friday trading, hovering around $190 after a volatile week for high-growth AI stocks. PLTR is coming into the final stretch of 2025 with a market value above $400 billion and a reputation for outsized moves—making today’s mix of macro data, defense contract momentum, and analyst valuation debates especially consequential. Palantir stock price today: where PLTR is trading on Dec. 19, 2025 In early U.S. trading on Friday, Palantir stock changed hands near $190.59, up about 2.6% versus the prior close, with intraday trading spanning roughly the
19 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) After Hours: Shares Hold Near $227 After Inflation-Driven Rally — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

Amazon Stock (AMZN) After Hours: Shares Hold Near $227 After Inflation-Driven Rally — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) ended Thursday, December 18, 2025 with a strong gain, then traded quietly after the closing bell—setting up a potentially headline- and macro-sensitive Friday session as traders head into year-end positioning. After the regular session ended at 4:00 p.m. ET, Amazon stock finished at $226.76, up $5.49 (+2.48%), and later ticked up modestly in late after-hours trading to about $226.94 (+0.08%) at 7:59 p.m. ET, with roughly 3.9 million shares traded after hours. Wall Street Journal+1 AMZN after the bell (Dec. 18): The numbers investors are watching Amazon’s Thursday rally came on heavy activity: around 50.27 million
19 December 2025
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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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Disney stock ends week higher after Friday bounce — what to watch for DIS next week

Disney stock ends week higher after Friday bounce — what to watch for DIS next week

7 February 2026
Disney shares closed up 3.6% at $108.70 Friday, recovering from earlier losses as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow topped 50,000. Investors are watching Super Bowl streaming economics and Disney’s CEO transition, with Josh D’Amaro set to take over at the March 18 meeting. Disney reported quarterly revenue of $25.98 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.63, while segment operating income fell 9% to $4.6 billion.
Novo Nordisk stock: Class B shares face Monday test after FDA squeeze forces Hims to pull $49 Wegovy copycat

Novo Nordisk stock: Class B shares face Monday test after FDA squeeze forces Hims to pull $49 Wegovy copycat

7 February 2026
Novo Nordisk Class B shares closed up 5.3% at 295.50 Danish crowns in Copenhagen after Hims & Hers said it would stop offering a compounded pill version of Wegovy following U.S. regulatory warnings. The move came after Novo called the Hims product “illegal mass compounding” and threatened legal action. Shares had fallen nearly 8% Thursday after Hims launched the pill. Trading resumes Monday.
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