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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.

Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock News Today: Analyst Price Targets, Fed Update, and What Could Move Shares Next (Dec. 17, 2025)

Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock News Today: Analyst Price Targets, Fed Update, and What Could Move Shares Next (Dec. 17, 2025)

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) is trading modestly lower on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as a tech-led pullback pressures major U.S. indexes and keeps investors focused on rates, deal activity, and year-end positioning. As of 18:03 UTC, GS shares were at $873.06, down about 0.69% on the day, after trading between $871.91 and $895.68. Even with today’s softness, Goldman remains one of the market’s standout financial winners in 2025: Yahoo Finance’s total return figure shows GS up 58.38% year-to-date as of December 17. Yahoo Finance Below is a full roundup of the key GS stock headlines published on
17 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock News Today: Oil Rebounds on Venezuela Blockade Shock, Analyst Targets Hold Near $130 — What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 17, 2025)

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock News Today: Oil Rebounds on Venezuela Blockade Shock, Analyst Targets Hold Near $130 — What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 17, 2025)

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) is trading higher on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as a sharp rebound in crude oil prices lifts sentiment across the energy sector. In mid‑day U.S. trading, XOM hovered around $116.5–$116.7, up roughly 1.6%–1.8% on the session, after closing Tuesday at $114.68. StockAnalysis The catalyst is geopolitical: oil prices climbed after President Donald Trump ordered what he called a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, injecting fresh uncertainty into near‑term supply expectations. Reuters Below is a detailed roundup of the key Dec. 17 headlines driving the tape, plus the latest Wall Street forecasts
17 December 2025
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Uber Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): UBER Slips as FTC Uber One Lawsuit Expands; Analyst Price Targets and 2026 Outlook

Uber Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): UBER Slips as FTC Uber One Lawsuit Expands; Analyst Price Targets and 2026 Outlook

December 17, 2025 — Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) stock is under pressure again as investors digest a fresh wave of regulatory headlines tied to Uber’s subscription business, alongside a new analyst price-target adjustment that underscores how sentiment has cooled after a strong 2025 run. As of late trading on Dec. 17, Uber stock was at $80.06, down $0.86 (-1.06%) on the day, with the session ranging from $79.26 to $81.47. While Uber remains one of the most closely watched mobility and delivery names on Wall Street, the market’s near-term focus has shifted sharply toward legal and regulatory risk—especially around
17 December 2025
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Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) News Today: RBC Raises Target to $240 as FDA Actions and Talc Verdict Shape the 2026 Outlook

Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) News Today: RBC Raises Target to $240 as FDA Actions and Talc Verdict Shape the 2026 Outlook

CAs of Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is back in focus for investors looking for a “defensive” large-cap healthcare stock—while also weighing two forces that can move JNJ shares quickly: drug pipeline catalysts and talc litigation headlines. JNJ shares are trading around $210 today, after a volatile stretch that included a sharp pullback on Tuesday, December 16, and renewed analyst attention mid-week. StockAnalysis JNJ stock snapshot: where shares stand on December 17, 2025 JNJ is hovering near the low-$210s, a level that puts the stock close to recent highs for 2025—an important context point because it
17 December 2025
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AppLovin (APP) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): BTIG Lifts Price Target as Wedbush Highlights Axon Momentum—Latest Forecasts and Key Risks

AppLovin (APP) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): BTIG Lifts Price Target as Wedbush Highlights Axon Momentum—Latest Forecasts and Key Risks

AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP) is back on traders’ radars on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, as fresh analyst commentary lands while the stock continues to consolidate near recent highs after a powerful 2025 run. By midday in the U.S. session, AppLovin shares were trading in the mid-$670s and down modestly on the day. The stock’s intraday range has been roughly the mid-$660s to the high-$680s, underscoring the name’s ongoing volatility even during quieter sessions. Investing.com APP stock price action on Dec. 17, 2025 As of mid-session Wednesday, APP was hovering around $675–$676 per share, down fractionally on the day. MarketBeat Despite
17 December 2025
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Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock News Today: Bitcoin Crash Fallout, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 17, 2025

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock News Today: Bitcoin Crash Fallout, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 17, 2025

December 17, 2025 — Strategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR), the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, is back at the center of the “Bitcoin proxy” trade as investors digest a sharp pullback in crypto markets and a series of capital-structure updates that directly affect the stock’s risk/reward profile. Investing.com+1 While Strategy still runs an enterprise analytics software business, the stock’s day-to-day direction continues to be dominated by (1) Bitcoin’s trend, (2) the premium (or discount) investors assign to Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings, and (3) whether the company can keep funding its strategy without stressing liquidity. Reuters+1 Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of
17 December 2025
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Zoetis Stock (ZTS) News Today: $1.75B Convertible Notes, Accelerated Buybacks, Dividend Raise, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Zoetis Stock (ZTS) News Today: $1.75B Convertible Notes, Accelerated Buybacks, Dividend Raise, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS) stock is back in focus on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh analyst update against a flurry of recent corporate actions—most notably a $1.75 billion convertible notes financing designed to fund substantial share repurchases, plus a dividend increase heading into 2026. MarketScreener+2investor.zoetis.com+2 Zoetis is the world’s largest pure-play animal health company, with a portfolio spanning companion animal and livestock medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, and technology. Business Wire+1 What’s moving Zoetis stock on Dec. 17, 2025? Two themes are dominating today’s conversation around ZTS stock: From a tape-reading standpoint, Zoetis stock has been trading around
17 December 2025
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GE Vernova Stock (GEV) Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: New Fuel‑Cell Data Center Push, Analyst Targets, and 2028 Outlook

GE Vernova Stock (GEV) Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: New Fuel‑Cell Data Center Push, Analyst Targets, and 2028 Outlook

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) stock pulled back sharply on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a blockbuster run that recently pushed shares to fresh highs. As of mid-day trading, GEV was down about 7% around $636, after swinging between roughly $635 and $694 during the session. StockAnalysis The timing matters: this drop follows a surge earlier this month after GE Vernova’s investor update reset long-term expectations for revenue, margins, free cash flow, dividends, and buybacks—while new headlines today spotlight the company’s move into fuel cells for power-hungry AI data centers. GE Vernova+1 Below is what’s driving attention to GE Vernova
17 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock Today: Board Rejects Paramount’s $30 Bid, Backs Netflix Deal — News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 17, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock Today: Board Rejects Paramount’s $30 Bid, Backs Netflix Deal — News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 17, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A Common Stock (NASDAQ: WBD) is trading in the middle of one of the most dramatic M&A battles the media industry has seen in years, after the company’s board formally urged shareholders not to tender into Paramount Skydance’s hostile offer and to instead support Warner Bros. Discovery’s already-signed combination with Netflix. Nasdaq+1 WBD stock price on Dec. 17, 2025: the market is pricing a “deal probability” spread As of the latest reported trade on December 17, 2025, WBD stock was $28.455, down $0.445 from the prior close (about -1.54%), with heavy trading volume. That price
17 December 2025
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CoreWeave Stock (NASDAQ: CRWV) Slides on AI Data-Center Bubble Fears: What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 17, 2025—and What Wall Street Forecasts Next

CoreWeave Stock (NASDAQ: CRWV) Slides on AI Data-Center Bubble Fears: What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 17, 2025—and What Wall Street Forecasts Next

CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) is back at the center of the AI-infrastructure debate on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors reassess whether the enormous capital spending behind “AI factories” can translate into durable profits—or whether the sector is getting ahead of itself. As of the latest trade, CRWV was at $65.86, down 5.24% on the day, after swinging between $63.83 and $71.28 with heavy volume. The stock’s drop comes amid a fast-moving mix of storylines: bearish commentary about the economics of GPU-heavy data centers, concerns about leverage and execution risk, heightened attention on data-center power costs, and an ongoing narrative shift
17 December 2025
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Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, AI Commerce Partnership, and Analyst Forecasts for V

Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, AI Commerce Partnership, and Analyst Forecasts for V

Dec. 17, 2025 — Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is back in the spotlight as investors weigh two tech-forward moves—stablecoin-based settlement for U.S. institutions and a new push into “agentic commerce” security—against a familiar backdrop of swipe-fee litigation and a shifting macro outlook. Visa shares were trading around $345.80 on Wednesday. Below is what’s driving Visa stock today, what Wall Street is forecasting, and the key risks and catalysts to watch into 2026. What’s moving Visa stock on Dec. 17, 2025 1) Visa brings USDC settlement to the U.S.—a major step in stablecoin integration Visa announced it is launching USDC settlement
17 December 2025
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XRP Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): XRP Trades Near $1.89 as ETF Inflows Top $1B and CME Launches New XRP Futures

XRP Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): XRP Trades Near $1.89 as ETF Inflows Top $1B and CME Launches New XRP Futures

Updated: Dec. 17, 2025, 12:26 XRP is hovering just under the psychologically important $2.00 level midday Wednesday, with the token trading around $1.89 at the time of writing. What’s striking about this week’s XRP story is the disconnect between price and infrastructure. Since December 15, a series of developments has expanded regulated access to XRP—most notably CME Group’s new Spot‑Quoted XRP futures and the continued growth of U.S.-listed spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs)—yet XRP’s spot price has remained pinned below $2 as broader crypto sentiment stays cautious. CME Group+2FXStreet+2 Below is what’s moving XRP right now, what analysts are watching
17 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): JPM Holds Near $318 as $350B Treasury Shift, Credit Headlines, and Analyst Forecasts Shape 2026 Outlook

JPMorgan Chase Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): JPM Holds Near $318 as $350B Treasury Shift, Credit Headlines, and Analyst Forecasts Shape 2026 Outlook

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is trading in focus on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors weigh a new wave of rate-cut expectations, fresh reporting about JPMorgan’s balance-sheet positioning, and a reminder that even “best-in-class” banks can face occasional credit surprises. As of 15:24 UTC (10:24 a.m. ET) on Dec. 17, JPM stock traded at $317.92, up about 0.75% on the session, with an intraday range of $316.31 to $318.90. Below is the full, publication-ready roundup of the most notable JPMorgan stock news, forecasts, and market analysis circulating on Dec. 17, 2025—and what it could mean for JPM’s path
17 December 2025
Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 12:25 UTC): BTC Hovers Near $87K as ETF Outflows, Fed Uncertainty, and Corporate Buying Collide

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 12:25 UTC): BTC Hovers Near $87K as ETF Outflows, Fed Uncertainty, and Corporate Buying Collide

Updated: December 17, 2025 | 12:25 UTC Bitcoin (BTC) is trading in a tense, headline-driven range as the crypto market tries to stabilize into year-end. By Wednesday, BTC was hovering around the mid-$86,000s—roughly $86,517 in one widely cited snapshot—still more than 30% below its October record near $127,000. Barron’s The past 48 hours have been defined by a tug-of-war between institutional flow pressure (including two straight days of notable U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF redemptions), macro uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s next move, and continued corporate accumulation led by Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), which disclosed another large Bitcoin purchase on December 15.
17 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (PFE) Today: 2026 Guidance Triggers Fresh Scrutiny—News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets and Dividend Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Pfizer Stock (PFE) Today: 2026 Guidance Triggers Fresh Scrutiny—News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets and Dividend Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Pfizer Inc. stock (NYSE: PFE) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors digest the drugmaker’s newly issued 2026 outlook, a revised 2025 revenue view, and a longer runway to sustained growth than some shareholders had hoped for. Shares were trading around the mid-$25 range today, following a sharp reaction to the guidance update earlier this week. The big question now: is Pfizer stock a high-yield value play that’s building a post-COVID, post-patent-cliff pipeline—or a “show me” story that will remain range-bound until revenue growth becomes visible? Below is a full roundup of the most important
17 December 2025
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Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Rises as Prediction Markets Expand and “Cortex” AI Nears Launch — News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Rises as Prediction Markets Expand and “Cortex” AI Nears Launch — News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Menlo Park, Calif. / New York — December 17, 2025 — Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) is back in the spotlight today as investors react to a fresh expansion of its prediction markets product line—this time pushing deeper into sports—alongside new details on its upcoming AI features inside the Robinhood app. Robinhood shares were trading around $121.82, up about 2.0% on the session as of 15:42 UTC, after moving between roughly $119.30 and $124.69 intraday. What’s driving the move isn’t a single headline—it’s the collision of three powerful narratives in the HOOD stock story right now: Below is what’s new
17 December 2025
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ServiceNow Stock (NYSE: NOW) Today: Armis Deal Buzz, Analyst Price Targets, and the 5-for-1 Split — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 17, 2025

ServiceNow Stock (NYSE: NOW) Today: Armis Deal Buzz, Analyst Price Targets, and the 5-for-1 Split — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 17, 2025

Updated: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 — ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE: NOW) is back in focus after a sharp, headline-driven selloff earlier this week and a rebound in Wednesday’s session. As of 15:36 UTC, ServiceNow shares traded at $806.62, up $25.50 (about +3.3%) from the prior close, after ranging between $782.00 and $806.78 intraday. The move comes as investors digest three overlapping catalysts: Below is a full, news-style breakdown of what happened, what Wall Street is saying now, and what the outlook looks like heading into 2026. What’s moving ServiceNow stock on Dec. 17, 2025 The week’s biggest driver: Armis deal speculation
17 December 2025
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Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Tech Force Buzz, Navy ShipOS Deal, and Analyst Targets in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Tech Force Buzz, Navy ShipOS Deal, and Analyst Targets in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Dec. 17, 2025 — Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) is back in the spotlight as investors weigh a fresh mix of catalysts: a Street-high price target from Bank of America, a new federal tech modernization push that lists Palantir among private-sector partners, and a steady drumbeat of government and national-security related contract headlines. At the same time, the stock’s valuation remains a central point of contention, and legal and political risks are increasingly part of the PLTR narrative. Shares traded around $184–$185 in late morning New York time on Wednesday, down roughly 1%–2% on the session. StockAnalysis Why Palantir stock
17 December 2025
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Silver Price Today at 12:17: XAG/USD Breaks Above $66 on Record Run, Rate-Cut Bets and a Supply Squeeze

Silver Price Today at 12:17: XAG/USD Breaks Above $66 on Record Run, Rate-Cut Bets and a Supply Squeeze

Silver extended its explosive 2025 rally on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, pushing deeper into record territory as momentum traders, industrial buyers, and macro investors piled into the “white metal” at the same time. At roughly 12:17 (time-stamp on live pricing feeds), spot silver (XAG/USD) traded around $66.35 per ounce, up about 4% on the session, with the day’s range stretching from roughly $63.68 to $66.56. Investing.com That move came after silver briefly cleared $66 and set a fresh all-time high around $66.52/oz, according to Reuters, as markets reacted to a softer labor-market narrative, shifting rate expectations, and a broader bid
17 December 2025
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Gold Price Today at 12:10 (Dec. 17, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,333 as Fed Cut Bets and $5,000 Forecasts Fuel the Rally

Gold Price Today at 12:10 (Dec. 17, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,333 as Fed Cut Bets and $5,000 Forecasts Fuel the Rally

Gold is trading with a familiar late‑year mix of momentum and nerves: strong bids from macro and structural demand, but constant sensitivity to any shift in rates, the US dollar, and geopolitics. At around 12:10 today, spot gold (XAU/USD) hovered near $4,333 per ounce, up roughly 0.7% on the session and holding firmly above the $4,300 handle as investors weighed the latest US labor-market signals and the next wave of inflation data. Investing.com That “sticky bid” is not just a day‑trade story. A growing chorus of banks and consultancies is now openly discussing $5,000 gold in 2026, even as they
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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