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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.

Applied Materials Stock News and Forecast (AMAT) on Dec. 19, 2025: Analyst Targets Rise, AI Capex Outlook Strengthens, and China Remains the Swing Factor

Applied Materials Stock News and Forecast (AMAT) on Dec. 19, 2025: Analyst Targets Rise, AI Capex Outlook Strengthens, and China Remains the Swing Factor

Applied Materials shares closed at $253.50 on December 18, up 2.11%, but remain 8.19% below their December 10 high. Deutsche Bank raised its price target to $275 on December 19, following similar upward revisions from B. Riley, Mizuho, Jefferies, and Wells Fargo this week. Trading volume exceeded the recent average. Analyst actions reflect shifting sentiment amid AI-driven spending and export control uncertainty.
19 December 2025
Coinbase Stock (NASDAQ: COIN) News on Dec. 19, 2025: Prediction‑Market Lawsuits, “Everything Exchange” Expansion, and Wall Street Forecasts

Coinbase Stock (NASDAQ: COIN) News on Dec. 19, 2025: Prediction‑Market Lawsuits, “Everything Exchange” Expansion, and Wall Street Forecasts

December 19, 2025 Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) is back in the spotlight on Friday as investors weigh a fresh wave of legal headlines against the company’s biggest strategic pivot in years: becoming an “everything exchange” that blends crypto, stocks, tokenized equities, and prediction markets in one app. As of 15:48 UTC on Dec. 19, COIN shares traded around $241.45, up about 0.94% on the day, after opening near $242.49 and moving in a $241.04–$247.19 intraday range. Coinbase’s market capitalization at that time was roughly $71.3 billion, with about 6.7 million shares traded. That price action may look calm, but
19 December 2025
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Insmed Stock (INSM) Rebounds on Dec. 19, 2025 After BiRCh Trial Miss: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

Insmed Stock (INSM) Rebounds on Dec. 19, 2025 After BiRCh Trial Miss: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

Insmed shares rose 5% to $174.90 Friday after a steep Thursday drop, following news that its Phase 2b BiRCh trial in CRSsNP missed endpoints and the program was discontinued. Trading volume spiked Thursday as shares fell 16%. The rebound came as analysts reiterated Buy ratings, citing Insmed’s bronchiectasis franchise and respiratory pipeline. The stock remains below its 52-week high of $212.75.
19 December 2025
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Lam Research (LRCX) Stock News Today: Analyst Upgrades, Price Targets, Earnings Momentum, and the 2026 Semiconductor Equipment Outlook (Dec. 19, 2025)

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock News Today: Analyst Upgrades, Price Targets, Earnings Momentum, and the 2026 Semiconductor Equipment Outlook (Dec. 19, 2025)

Lam Research shares hit a record high near $170 on December 19 after Deutsche Bank raised its price target to $195 and maintained a Buy rating. Jefferies, Mizuho, and B. Riley also lifted targets this week. MarketBeat reported Voya Investment Management increased its stake in the third quarter. Analyst upgrades and institutional buying fueled the rally.
19 December 2025
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CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) Surges on DOE “Genesis Mission” Catalyst as Citi Reboots Coverage — Latest News, Forecasts, and Risks

CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) Surges on DOE “Genesis Mission” Catalyst as Citi Reboots Coverage — Latest News, Forecasts, and Risks

CoreWeave shares surged nearly 16% to $78.38 on December 19 after announcing its participation in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission. Trading volume topped 21 million shares. Citigroup reinstated a Buy rating, citing new momentum but flagged risks. The DOE listed CoreWeave as a partner in its national AI initiative.
19 December 2025
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Nike Stock (NKE) Slides After Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings: Tariffs, China Weakness, and Updated Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 19, 2025)

Nike Stock (NKE) Slides After Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings: Tariffs, China Weakness, and Updated Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 19, 2025)

Nike shares fell about 8% Friday after reporting fiscal Q2 results that beat revenue and earnings forecasts but showed gross margin dropping 300 basis points to 40.6% and a 32% plunge in net income to $0.8 billion. Greater China sales fell 17% to $1.42 billion. Management warned margin pressure will persist next quarter.
19 December 2025
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Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 19, 2025: ATM Fee Settlement, Stablecoin Expansion, and the 2026 Outlook

Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 19, 2025: ATM Fee Settlement, Stablecoin Expansion, and the 2026 Outlook

Visa and Mastercard agreed to pay $167.5 million to settle a class action over allegedly inflated ATM fees, with Visa’s share at $88.8 million. Visa stock traded near $348 in late-morning U.S. hours as investors tracked the settlement, ongoing merchant fee litigation, and new product moves in stablecoins and AI commerce.
19 December 2025
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Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C) News and Forecasts for December 19, 2025: Citi Hits Fresh High as Regulators Ease Pressure and Analysts Turn More Bullish

Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C) News and Forecasts for December 19, 2025: Citi Hits Fresh High as Regulators Ease Pressure and Analysts Turn More Bullish

Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) stock is extending a strong 2025 run into year-end, with investors focusing on two closely watched themes: regulatory “de-risking” and a turnaround narrative that Wall Street is increasingly willing to price in. As of Friday, December 19, Citi shares traded around $114.68, up about 1.6% on the day, after touching an intraday high near $114.94. Investors have also been reacting to reports that key U.S. regulators have lifted or closed certain supervisory actions, a signal—incremental but meaningful—that Citi’s multi-year controls overhaul is gaining credibility. Reuters+1 Below is a complete round-up of the major news, analyst forecasts,
19 December 2025
Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) Today: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for Google Shares on Dec. 19, 2025

Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) Today: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for Google Shares on Dec. 19, 2025

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) traded near $305.80 Friday, holding close to their 52-week high after a strong year. Google Cloud announced a security partnership with Palo Alto Networks valued at nearly $10 billion, its largest to date. Investors weighed the impact of rising AI and cloud spending against ongoing regulatory scrutiny and antitrust concerns.
19 December 2025
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AppLovin Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: APP) Today: Fresh Highs, New Forecasts, and What Wall Street Sees Next (Dec. 19, 2025)

AppLovin Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: APP) Today: Fresh Highs, New Forecasts, and What Wall Street Sees Next (Dec. 19, 2025)

AppLovin Corporation stock (NASDAQ: APP) is extending its 2025 momentum as investors weigh a mix of fresh forecasts, valuation debates, and the company’s unusually strong cash-generation profile for a mega-cap growth name. As of Dec. 19, 2025, APP was trading around $712 intraday after opening near $702, with the day’s range spanning roughly $698–$721. That keeps the stock within striking distance of its recent highs and builds on the prior session’s close near $694. The bigger picture: APP has become one of the market’s most closely watched AI-adtech stories—admired for execution and margins, questioned for valuation, and still actively contested
19 December 2025
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Intel Stock News Today: Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) at the Crossroads of Foundry Progress, Washington Scrutiny, and New Deal Rumors — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 19, 2025

Intel Stock News Today: Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) at the Crossroads of Foundry Progress, Washington Scrutiny, and New Deal Rumors — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 19, 2025

Intel shares closed at $37.13 on Friday, December 19, 2025, up 2.3% as chip stocks rallied. The stock has dropped about 17% since early December after a surge tied to deals and partnerships. Intel completed key milestones with ASML’s High-NA EUV lithography tool, crucial for its 14A manufacturing node. Political scrutiny and AI-related acquisitions remain in focus.
19 December 2025
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Lululemon Stock (NASDAQ: LULU) Today: Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Transition, Tariff Headwinds and 2026 Expansion Fuel Fresh Debate

Lululemon Stock (NASDAQ: LULU) Today: Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Transition, Tariff Headwinds and 2026 Expansion Fuel Fresh Debate

Lululemon shares fell to the low-$210s on Dec. 19 after a rally earlier in the week, following news that CEO Calvin McDonald will step down Jan. 31, 2026. Activist investor Elliott Management disclosed a stake worth over $1 billion and is pushing for a new CEO. The company reported strong quarterly results but issued a cautious outlook due to tariffs and regulatory changes. Lululemon also announced record international expansion plans for 2026.
19 December 2025
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GE Vernova Stock (GEV) News and Forecast: Analyst Targets Rise After AI-Linked Volatility — December 19, 2025

GE Vernova Stock (GEV) News and Forecast: Analyst Targets Rise After AI-Linked Volatility — December 19, 2025

GE Vernova shares rose about 2% to $652.86 Friday after rebounding from a midweek drop linked to concerns over AI-driven electricity demand. The selloff followed news that AI chip start-up Mythic raised $125 million to develop more energy-efficient hardware, sparking fears of slower growth in data center power needs. GE Vernova has reportedly sold out gas turbines through 2028.
19 December 2025
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Robinhood Stock News Today (Dec. 19, 2025): HOOD Rises as Analysts Tout a Prediction-Markets “Supercycle” and WonderFi Deal Timeline Extends

Robinhood Stock News Today (Dec. 19, 2025): HOOD Rises as Analysts Tout a Prediction-Markets “Supercycle” and WonderFi Deal Timeline Extends

Robinhood shares rose 3.41% to $121.16 as of 15:14 UTC Friday after news that its proposed WonderFi acquisition deadline was extended to June 1, 2026. Trading volume reached 6 million shares, with market cap at $127.2 billion. The extension aims to allow more time for integration and regulatory approval in Canada. Wall Street analysts highlighted Robinhood’s prediction markets as a key growth driver.
19 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) on Dec. 19, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Breakup Fees, and Wall Street Price Targets

Netflix Stock (NFLX) on Dec. 19, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Breakup Fees, and Wall Street Price Targets

Netflix shares traded near $94.91 on Dec. 19, modestly higher after a volatile month. Harris Associates, holding 3.9% of Warner Bros. Discovery, signaled openness to a revised Paramount Skydance bid, keeping Netflix’s $82.7 billion Warner deal in flux. The uncertainty could raise the purchase price or delay the process. Netflix’s proposal includes $23.25 in cash and $4.50 in stock per WBD share.
19 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) News Today: Price Jumps as Rate-Cut Bets Return, Analysts Recalibrate 2026 Outlook

JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) News Today: Price Jumps as Rate-Cut Bets Return, Analysts Recalibrate 2026 Outlook

JPMorgan Chase shares rose 1.17% to $316.65 Friday morning after opening at $313.79, tracking renewed expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026. The stock rebounded after a volatile December, as investors weighed expense growth against revenue and capital returns. Traders are pricing in at least two rate cuts next year, according to LSEG data cited by Reuters.
19 December 2025
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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 shares rose about 4% to $164.59 Friday as Bitcoin hovered near $88,000, but analysts noted the company’s ability to buy more Bitcoin is constrained by its falling stock price and rising funding costs. MSCI is reviewing whether to exclude Strategy from key indices, with a decision expected by January 15. JPMorgan estimates index exclusion could trigger $2.8 billion in outflows.
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)

AMD shares rose nearly 5% to $211.10 Friday after CEO Lisa Su met with China’s commerce minister in Beijing, according to Reuters. The meeting followed a volatile week for AI-related stocks and renewed focus on U.S.-China chip policy. Investors responded to improved sentiment in the semiconductor sector and ongoing Wall Street forecasts for 2026.
19 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

CrowdStrike stock snaps seven-session slide — what CRWD traders watch before Monday’s open

CrowdStrike stock snaps seven-session slide — what CRWD traders watch before Monday’s open

8 February 2026
New York, Feb 8, 2026, 05:24 EST — Market closed CrowdStrike Holdings shares ended Friday higher, climbing 4.9% to $395.50, as the cybersecurity group tracked a broader rebound in U.S. stocks after a rough week for software names. The bounce matters because CrowdStrike has been caught in a fast rotation out of pricey software, with traders trying to judge whether the selling has run its course or just paused. A handful of large, liquid names have started to act like “floor” trades again when the market mood improves. (Reuters) CrowdStrike’s gain also snapped a seven-session losing streak, with trading volume
KKR stock rebounds 4% after earnings shock; what investors watch before Monday’s open

KKR stock rebounds 4% after earnings shock; what investors watch before Monday’s open

8 February 2026
KKR shares jumped 4.06% to $103.20 Friday, rebounding from a steep drop the day before as trading volume surged. The firm disclosed a $1.4 billion deal to acquire Arctos and set an April 21 vote on governance changes, including a shift to one-vote-per-share by the end of 2026. Investors remain focused on KKR’s software exposure and loan leverage after an AI-driven selloff hit the sector.
Take-Two stock snaps back Friday — the next dates TTWO traders are watching

Take-Two stock snaps back Friday — the next dates TTWO traders are watching

8 February 2026
Take-Two Interactive shares closed up 1.22% at $195.59 Friday, trading between $189.45 and $198.07 on 3.1 million shares. The company reaffirmed Grand Theft Auto VI’s Nov. 19, 2026 release and raised its fiscal 2026 net bookings outlook to as much as $6.7 billion. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time.
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