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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.

Oklo Inc. Stock (NYSE: OKLO) News Today: Why OKLO Is Sliding on Dec. 17, 2025—Latest Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Oklo Inc. Stock (NYSE: OKLO) News Today: Why OKLO Is Sliding on Dec. 17, 2025—Latest Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) stock is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh technical milestone tied to plutonium-fueled reactor development against renewed pressure on the “AI energy trade” and ongoing dilution concerns. As of the latest available update today, OKLO traded at about $76.22, down roughly 8.7% from the prior close, after opening near $84.29 and swinging between an intraday high of $85.54 and low of $75.76 on heavy volume. Below is what’s driving the move, what the latest forecasts say, and the key catalysts—and risks—now shaping the Oklo stock narrative. What’s happening
17 December 2025
General Mills Stock (NYSE: GIS) Jumps After Q2 FY2026 Earnings Beat: Outlook Reaffirmed, Analysts Map the Next Move

General Mills Stock (NYSE: GIS) Jumps After Q2 FY2026 Earnings Beat: Outlook Reaffirmed, Analysts Map the Next Move

General Mills, Inc. stock (NYSE: GIS) was higher on Wednesday, December 17, after the packaged-foods giant delivered a better-than-expected fiscal second quarter and reiterated its full-year outlook—an important signal for investors watching whether the company’s “remarkability” and pricing actions can restore sustainable volume growth without sacrificing too much profitability. Reuters+1 Shares traded around $48.52 during the session, up roughly 3% versus the prior close, after the company posted results that topped many Wall Street estimates even as year-over-year comparisons remained pressured by portfolio reshaping and investment spending. Barron’s What happened to General Mills stock today The day’s catalyst was General
17 December 2025
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American Airlines (AAL) Stock Today: Premium Overhaul Push, Loyalty Moves, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

American Airlines (AAL) Stock Today: Premium Overhaul Push, Loyalty Moves, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) stock was modestly lower in Wednesday trading as investors digested a fresh burst of “premium” news—and weighed what it means for margins, cash flow, and a turnaround that still has work to do. By mid-day/afternoon on Dec. 17, AAL was trading around $15.85–$15.87, down roughly 0.7%–0.9% on the session, after surging 4.31% on Tuesday (Dec. 16) amid heavy volume. Investing.com+2MarketBeat+2 AAL stock focus on Dec. 17: what’s driving the headlines 1) Reuters: American Airlines ramps up premium upgrades to catch Delta and United The biggest market-moving narrative today came from a Reuters report describing
17 December 2025
Nu Holdings (NU) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nubank Shares Dip as Options Traders Turn Cautious and Institutions Reposition

Nu Holdings (NU) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nubank Shares Dip as Options Traders Turn Cautious and Institutions Reposition

December 17, 2025 — Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NU), the parent of Brazilian digital bank Nubank, traded lower Wednesday as investors digested a fresh wave of institutional-position updates and a new read on options-market sentiment—with Wall Street’s broader risk appetite also cooling. Reuters As of this afternoon, NU shares were down roughly 2% in U.S. trading, hovering in the mid-$15 range after opening above $16. StockAnalysis Below is what’s driving today’s conversation around Nu Holdings stock, what analysts are forecasting into 2026, and the catalysts investors are watching next. Nu Holdings stock price check: where NU trades on Dec. 17,
17 December 2025
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IonQ (IONQ) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Joins Jefferies With Fresh Coverage—Latest Headlines, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook

IonQ (IONQ) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Joins Jefferies With Fresh Coverage—Latest Headlines, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook

Updated: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025—this time not because of earnings, but because Wall Street is rapidly building out coverage of the “pure-play” quantum computing names. Wedbush initiated coverage on IonQ today with an Outperform rating and a $60 price target, one day after Jefferies initiated with a Buy and a much higher $100 target. Investing.com+2Investing.com+2 Despite those bullish headlines, IonQ stock is down sharply intraday. As of 19:16 UTC (mid-afternoon in New York), IONQ traded at $46.95, down about 5.48% on the day, after opening above $50
17 December 2025
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CrowdStrike Stock (CRWD) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Falcon AIDR AI Security Launch, Analyst Forecasts, Options Signals, and What’s Moving Shares

CrowdStrike Stock (CRWD) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Falcon AIDR AI Security Launch, Analyst Forecasts, Options Signals, and What’s Moving Shares

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors weigh fresh product momentum tied to enterprise AI security against a rich valuation and mixed near-term sentiment signals from options and institutional positioning. At the time of publication, CRWD shares were trading around $474.62, down about 2.85% on the day, after opening near $489.08 and touching an intraday high near $492.75 and a low around $473.67. What’s driving the conversation isn’t a single earnings headline (CrowdStrike last reported on Dec. 2), but a cluster of developments hitting the tape today—including coverage of a
17 December 2025
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Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) Today: Buyback Boom, Dividend Hike, Africa Expansion—and the Swipe-Fee Legal Risk Investors Are Watching

Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) Today: Buyback Boom, Dividend Hike, Africa Expansion—and the Swipe-Fee Legal Risk Investors Are Watching

December 17, 2025 — Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is closing out mid-December with a familiar mix of strengths and scrutiny: a powerful shareholder-return story (a new $14 billion repurchase authorization and a 14% dividend increase), steady business momentum tied to digital payments, and a renewed legal spotlight on U.S. “swipe fee” economics after major retailers urged a judge to block a proposed Visa/Mastercard settlement. Mastercard Investor Relations+1 In Wednesday’s trade (Dec. 17), MA was holding near the $567–$568 area, modestly higher on the session—resilient amid a broader market pullback driven by macro uncertainty and delayed U.S. data that left investors
17 December 2025
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Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Visa Expands USDC Settlement, Circle Signs New Asia Payments Deal, Analysts Refresh Forecasts

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Visa Expands USDC Settlement, Circle Signs New Asia Payments Deal, Analysts Refresh Forecasts

NEW YORK — December 17, 2025 — Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) is back in the spotlight after two major catalysts hit the tape in less than 24 hours: Visa’s launch of USDC settlement for U.S. institutions and Circle’s newly announced cross-border payments collaboration in Asia. Circle shares have traded actively Wednesday, reflecting a familiar pattern for the volatile post‑IPO crypto-fintech name: a sharp repricing on headline news, followed by fast profit-taking and re-positioning. As of the latest trade on Dec. 17, CRCL was $80.98, down $2.02 (-2.43%) on the day, after swinging between $79.89 and $85.66 with roughly
17 December 2025
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Jabil (JBL) Stock Swings After Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised FY2026 Outlook: AI Data Center Demand Takes Center Stage

Jabil (JBL) Stock Swings After Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised FY2026 Outlook: AI Data Center Demand Takes Center Stage

Dec. 17, 2025 — Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) became one of the most-watched industrial tech names on Wednesday after the electronics manufacturing services giant posted a fiscal first-quarter 2026 beat, lifted its full-year outlook, and pointed again to accelerating demand tied to AI-driven data center buildouts. Reuters+1 The early reaction was bullish: Reuters reported the shares were up more than 5.8% in premarket trading following the release. Reuters But trading turned volatile as the session progressed. Market data shows JBL opened sharply higher, touched a fresh intraday high, then gave back much of the move later in the day. Below
17 December 2025
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Bank of America Stock (BAC) News Today, Dec. 17, 2025: Activist Buzz, Fresh Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Bank of America Stock (BAC) News Today, Dec. 17, 2025: Activist Buzz, Fresh Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) is closing out 2025 near multi-year highs, with investors weighing a mix of upbeat Wall Street forecasts, sector momentum, and a new wave of “what if?” commentary around activism in big banks. On Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, BAC traded around the mid-$50s after opening near $55.20, with the stock fluctuating between roughly $54.50 and $55.56 intraday. markets.businessinsider.com Below is a full, publication-ready roundup of today’s key news, forecasts, and analyses dated 17.12.2025, plus what matters most for BAC holders heading into 2026. Bank of America stock price snapshot on Dec. 17, 2025 BAC’s trading
17 December 2025
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Synopsys Stock (SNPS) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Class-Action Headlines, Nvidia’s $2B Stake, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook

Synopsys Stock (SNPS) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Class-Action Headlines, Nvidia’s $2B Stake, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025, with investors weighing a fresh round of securities class-action reminders against a much bigger strategic narrative: the company’s post-Ansys transformation, new AI-accelerated engineering partnerships, and a 2026 outlook that management believes can deliver another record year. As of the latest available trading update on Dec. 17, SNPS traded around $457.90, down about 1.17% on the day, after opening near $465.31 and moving between roughly $455.98 and $474.32 intraday. Below is what’s driving Synopsys stock right now, what the latest forecasts are signaling, and what investors will likely
17 December 2025
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Spotify Stock (SPOT) News Today: Citizens Starts Coverage With $800 Target as Shares Slip; Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Spotify Stock (SPOT) News Today: Citizens Starts Coverage With $800 Target as Shares Slip; Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after Citizens JMP initiated coverage with a “Market Outperform” rating and a $800 price target—a fresh bullish call that briefly helped lift sentiment in early trading. TradingView+1 But by mid-day, the stock was trading lower, highlighting a familiar theme for Spotify investors in late 2025: strong long-term narratives around pricing power and platform expansion, mixed with near-term volatility tied to valuation, macro headlines, and execution risks. As of the latest quote captured Wednesday afternoon, SPOT traded around $564.85, down about 2.46% on the session. Spotify
17 December 2025
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Western Digital (WDC) Stock News Today: Morgan Stanley Raises Target to $228 as AI Data-Storage Cycle Stays in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Western Digital (WDC) Stock News Today: Morgan Stanley Raises Target to $228 as AI Data-Storage Cycle Stays in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as fresh analyst commentary collides with a volatile tape for tech and AI-infrastructure names. Shares pulled back sharply in the latest session—after a powerful multi-month run—yet several research notes published today continue to frame Western Digital as a key beneficiary of AI-driven data growth, with improving pricing visibility, rising drive capacities, and an increasingly shareholder-friendly capital return plan. Nasdaq+3Investing.com+3Investing.com+3 Below is what’s driving the conversation around Western Digital stock right now, what analysts are forecasting, and what investors are watching next. Western Digital stock price
17 December 2025
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Boston Scientific (BSX) Stock News Today: UBS Reiterates $140 Target, RBC Raises to $130 as 2026 Catalysts Come Into Focus

Boston Scientific (BSX) Stock News Today: UBS Reiterates $140 Target, RBC Raises to $130 as 2026 Catalysts Come Into Focus

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as fresh Wall Street commentary and a new round of target-price updates reframe the conversation around the medtech leader’s 2026 setup—especially in fast-growing cardiac categories like electrophysiology (EP) and left atrial appendage closure (WATCHMAN). Investing.com+1 While Boston Scientific shares have been under pressure recently—down nearly 10% over the past month according to UBS—today’s headlines tilt toward a familiar theme: analysts see the pullback as creating a more attractive entry point into a multi-year growth story, even as valuation and policy risks remain key watch items.
17 December 2025
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Reddit Stock (RDDT) Jumps as Analysts Double Down on User Growth: Today’s News, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Reddit Stock (RDDT) Jumps as Analysts Double Down on User Growth: Today’s News, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Reddit, Inc. (NYSE: RDDT) shares rose in Wednesday trading as fresh analyst commentary added to a growing Wall Street narrative: user growth momentum appears to be carrying into 2026, and the company’s AI-driven advertising stack is increasingly central to the bull case. As of 1:42 p.m. ET on Dec. 17, 2025, Reddit stock traded at $232.02, up $8.02 (+3.58%), with an intraday range of roughly $224.80 to $235.25 and a market capitalization near $43.0 billion. Below is a consolidated look at the news, forecasts, and analyses published today (Dec. 17, 2025)—and what investors are watching next. What’s driving Reddit stock
17 December 2025
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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock on Dec. 17, 2025: Morgan Stanley Raises Target to $91 as AI Momentum Meets a New Zero-Day Test

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock on Dec. 17, 2025: Morgan Stanley Raises Target to $91 as AI Momentum Meets a New Zero-Day Test

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is ending 2025 with a rare mix of tailwinds and headlines that matter to investors: a high-profile analyst target increase, a “25-year comeback” narrative after breaking above dot-com-era levels, and a fast-moving cybersecurity story involving an actively exploited, unpatched zero-day affecting certain email-security appliances. As of Dec. 17, 2025 (latest available trading update), CSCO shares were $76.21, down about $1.34 on the day (roughly -1.7%), after trading between $76.13 and $78.15. Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of today’s news (17.12.2025) plus the freshest forecasts and analyses investors are using to frame Cisco stock right
17 December 2025
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Lennar Stock Drops After Q4 Earnings Miss and Softer 2026 Margin Outlook: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Takeaways (Dec. 17, 2025)

Lennar Stock Drops After Q4 Earnings Miss and Softer 2026 Margin Outlook: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Takeaways (Dec. 17, 2025)

Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN) stock slid on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors reacted to a mixed earnings report—revenue topped expectations, but profits and near-term guidance fell short. Shares were down about 5% in Wednesday trading, reflecting concerns that the U.S. housing market’s affordability squeeze is forcing homebuilders to keep using incentives that pressure margins. Reuters+1 The selloff comes one day after Lennar reported fiscal fourth-quarter results (for the period ended Nov. 30, 2025) and outlined a cautious outlook for early fiscal 2026—particularly on gross margin, a key driver for homebuilder earnings power. Lennar Investors+1 What’s moving Lennar stock today
17 December 2025
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Amphenol (APH) Stock News Today: December 17, 2025 Updates, Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Are Watching

Amphenol (APH) Stock News Today: December 17, 2025 Updates, Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Are Watching

Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) is back in focus on Wednesday, December 17, after a wave of fresh notes and market chatter centered on its AI-linked connectivity exposure, segment momentum, valuation, and insider/institutional activity. Shares were last trading around $126.50, down about 2% on the day at the time of reporting. Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready roundup of the key Amphenol stock news, forecasts, and analyses dated December 17, 2025, along with the numbers shaping the near-term outlook. Amphenol stock price today: APH slips as investors reassess valuation after a blockbuster 2025 After an exceptional run in 2025, APH is seeing
17 December 2025
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MercadoLibre Stock (MELI) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025: Insider Sale, Options Whales, and 2026 Catalysts

MercadoLibre Stock (MELI) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025: Insider Sale, Options Whales, and 2026 Catalysts

MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ: MELI) is back in focus on December 17, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh wave of stock-market signals—from notable insider selling and unusual options activity to institutional ownership updates—against the company’s powerful long-term thesis: dominant Latin American e-commerce paired with fast-growing fintech (Mercado Pago). Shares traded around the low-to-mid $1,900s in Wednesday’s session, with reported intraday levels roughly spanning the $1,900–$1,950 area and a stated 52-week range of $1,646 to $2,645.22. Investing.com Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of today’s MercadoLibre stock news, the latest Wall Street forecasts, and the key fundamental story investors are using to
17 December 2025
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Intel Stock (INTC) Today: Key News, Forecasts, and Catalysts to Watch on December 17, 2025

Intel Stock (INTC) Today: Key News, Forecasts, and Catalysts to Watch on December 17, 2025

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with the stock pulling back as investors weigh a rare mix of geopolitical risk, foundry technology momentum, and fresh deal speculation. Shares traded around $36–$37 in U.S. session pricing, down roughly 2% at the time of the latest available snapshot, with the day’s range hovering in the mid-to-high $30s. Investors are also trying to square this pullback with the bigger picture: Intel stock has still logged a strong 2025 run, up more than 80% year to date by some real-time trackers. MarketScreener What’s driving the debate
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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