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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.

IREN Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Microsoft’s $9.7B Deal, a $3.9B Financing Package, and What Analysts Expect Next

IREN Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Microsoft’s $9.7B Deal, a $3.9B Financing Package, and What Analysts Expect Next

IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) last closed at $41.98 on Dec. 24, 2025, with a market cap near $13.8 billion and a 52-week range of $5.13 to $76.87. The stock remains volatile after a $9.7 billion, five-year Microsoft contract for AI infrastructure, with phased deployments at its Texas site through 2026. U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 following the holiday closure.
26 December 2025
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Sidus Space (SIDU) Stock: The SHIELD “Golden Dome” Contract, $25M Share Offering, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Sidus Space (SIDU) Stock: The SHIELD “Golden Dome” Contract, $25M Share Offering, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Sidus Space shares face heavy trading at the Dec. 26 open after announcing a Missile Defense Agency SHIELD IDIQ contract award and closing a $25 million public offering. The company sold 19.23 million shares at $1.30 each, with proceeds earmarked for sales, marketing, and operations. The SHIELD contract ceiling is $151 billion, but revenue depends on future task orders.
26 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Groq Inference Deal, China H200 Export Reset, Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Targets

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Groq Inference Deal, China H200 Export Reset, Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Targets

NVIDIA shares last traded at $188.61, down 0.32% in a shortened Dec. 24 session before the Christmas break. The company announced a licensing deal with Groq for inference technology, hiring Groq’s founder and key executives. Reuters reports NVIDIA plans to ship H200 chips to China by mid-February, pending approval. U.S. lawmakers are pressing for scrutiny of NVIDIA’s export licensing.
26 December 2025
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Oracle Stock (ORCL) Preview for the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Earnings Takeaways, Wall Street Forecasts, and Key Risks

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Preview for the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Earnings Takeaways, Wall Street Forecasts, and Key Risks

Oracle closed the Dec. 24 session at $197.49, with premarket trading on Dec. 26 showing the stock in the mid-$190s. The company reported Q2 revenue of $16.1 billion, up 14% year over year, and cloud revenue of $8 billion, up 34%. Investors remain divided over strong AI-driven demand versus concerns about costs and financing for new data centers.
26 December 2025
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Nebius Group (NBIS) Stock: The News, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Know Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Nebius Group (NBIS) Stock: The News, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Know Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Nebius Group N.V. closed at $91.13 on Dec. 24, 2025, after a volatile December. The company holds a $17.4 billion GPU infrastructure contract with Microsoft through 2031 and a $3 billion AI infrastructure deal with Meta. Recent filings highlight rapid expansion and high capital needs. Analysts cite customer concentration and execution risks as trading resumes after the holiday.
26 December 2025
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Intel (INTC) Stock: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Intel (INTC) Stock: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets resume regular trading Dec. 26 after the Christmas holiday, with Intel opening at $36.16, well below its recent $44.02 high. Intel faces fresh scrutiny over its manufacturing roadmap and its partnership with Nvidia, after reports that Nvidia tested but did not commit to Intel’s 18A process. The U.S. government maintains a nearly 10% equity stake in Intel. Lower holiday trading volumes may amplify headline-driven moves.
26 December 2025
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CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

CoreWeave (CRWV) shares last traded at $78.87, down 1.7% ahead of the U.S. stock market’s Dec. 26 reopening after the Christmas break. The company recently joined the Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission and expanded its push into government contracts. CoreWeave also announced a partnership with Runway to support AI video models. Investors remain focused on rapid AI demand and execution risks.
26 December 2025
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Uber Stock (NYSE: UBER): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Uber Stock (NYSE: UBER): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Uber shares last closed at $81.15 after the shortened Dec. 24 session. The stock faces pressure from a new FTC-led complaint over Uber One billing practices, which sent shares down more than 3% earlier this month. Uber is also expanding robotaxi operations in Dallas and Dubai, with London next. Thin year-end liquidity may heighten volatility at the Dec. 26 open.
26 December 2025
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud announced an expanded partnership, with a source telling Reuters the deal could approach $10 billion over several years. The company also unveiled plans to acquire CyberArk and Chronosphere, both expected to close in the second half of fiscal 2026. PANW issued fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of $10.50–$10.54 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $3.80–$3.90.
26 December 2025
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Coherent Corp (COHR) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Coherent Corp (COHR) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Coherent Corp. heads into the Dec. 26 session after closing at $191 on Dec. 24, near a 52-week high. A resale registration for up to 9.78 million shares has drawn attention to potential selling pressure. The company’s AI datacenter push and a new silicon carbide milestone have fueled recent gains. Holiday trading volume remains thin, amplifying price moves.
26 December 2025
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Amphenol (APH) Stock Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Earnings Outlook, Mega-Deal Watch, Dividend, and Wall Street Targets

Amphenol (APH) Stock Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Earnings Outlook, Mega-Deal Watch, Dividend, and Wall Street Targets

Amphenol shares last traded at $137.94, a few percent below their $144.37 November high, as U.S. markets prepare to reopen for a full session December 26 after the holiday break. The company reported record Q3 sales of $6.2 billion, up 53% year over year, and guided Q4 sales between $6.0–$6.1 billion. Investors remain focused on AI demand, M&A prospects, and integration risks.
26 December 2025
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Credo Technology Group (CRDO) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Credo Technology Group (CRDO) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Credo Technology Group (CRDO) last traded at $150.19 on Dec. 24, ahead of a post-Christmas session expected to see thin liquidity and sharp price swings. The stock surged after reporting Q2 FY2026 revenue of $268 million, up 20% from the prior quarter, and guiding Q3 revenue to $335–$345 million. Management cited demand from AI infrastructure buildouts. Gross margin guidance for Q3 is lower than Q2.
26 December 2025
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Starbucks Stock (SBUX) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Analyst Targets, Dividend Update, and Key Risks to Watch

Starbucks Stock (SBUX) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Analyst Targets, Dividend Update, and Key Risks to Watch

Starbucks shares closed at $84.57 on Dec. 24, near the low end of their 52-week range, as the company faces labor unrest and shifts in China strategy. The stock opens Dec. 26 after a holiday break, with traders watching for union updates and signs of holiday demand. Starbucks recently settled with over 15,000 New York City workers for $35 million over scheduling claims.
26 December 2025
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Honeywell (HON) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Honeywell (HON) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Honeywell shares closed at $196.93 on Dec. 24, ahead of a post-holiday session marked by a new litigation charge. The company disclosed it expects a one-time fourth-quarter hit of about $470 million tied to a Flexjet settlement, reducing GAAP sales by $310 million and operating income by $370 million. Honeywell also confirmed its Advanced Materials unit will be reported as discontinued operations after the Solstice spin.
26 December 2025
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Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini and 50 Unlicensed Trading Platforms: What the BSP-Backed NTC ISP Takedown Means for Crypto Users

Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini and 50 Unlicensed Trading Platforms: What the BSP-Backed NTC ISP Takedown Means for Crypto Users

Philippine internet providers began blocking access to 50 online trading and crypto platforms, including Coinbase and Gemini, after a National Telecommunications Commission order. The move follows a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas request targeting unlicensed virtual asset service providers. The takedown is being enforced at the network level. Regulators cite consumer protection and market integrity.
26 December 2025
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