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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.

Amazon Stock (AMZN) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, AI Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch

Amazon Stock (AMZN) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, AI Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch

Amazon shares closed at $232.38 in a shortened Dec. 24 session, with after-hours quotes near $232.01 and a market cap around $2.45 trillion. Investors are watching AWS growth, AI strategy shifts, and recent leadership changes as markets reopen Friday after the Christmas break. Trading volume was light at 11.4 million shares. The stock sits about 10% below its 52-week high.
25 December 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 after the Christmas break, with Microsoft last trading near $488 and a $3.85 trillion market cap. Investors are watching Microsoft’s heavy AI and cloud spending, with Q1 cloud revenue up 26% to $49 billion and capital expenditures at $34.9 billion. Wall Street remains split on near-term margin pressure versus long-term AI growth. Microsoft 365 Copilot Business for SMBs was recently launched.
25 December 2025
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Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) last traded near $315–$316 in light, pre-holiday volume. The company agreed to buy Intersect Power for $4.75 billion, targeting reliable electricity for AI and data-center growth. Investors are weighing this move alongside ongoing antitrust cases in the U.S. and Europe. GOOG and GOOGL typically trade in close alignment despite different voting rights.
25 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, iPhone Demand Signals, AI “Siri 2.0” Watchpoints, and Key Risks

Apple Stock (AAPL) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, iPhone Demand Signals, AI “Siri 2.0” Watchpoints, and Key Risks

U.S. markets are closed Dec. 25 for Christmas, with trading set to resume Dec. 26. Apple last traded at $273.81, about 5% below its Dec. 3 high, and holds a $4.05 trillion market cap. November data from China showed foreign-branded phone shipments, including iPhones, jumped 128.4% year-over-year. Holiday-adjacent sessions often see thin trading and amplified moves.
25 December 2025
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NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts Ahead of the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts Ahead of the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

NVIDIA heads into Friday’s session after licensing Groq’s AI inference technology and hiring key Groq executives, including founder Jonathan Ross. The company also faces renewed access to the China market for its H200 accelerators amid shifting export policies. NVDA last closed at $188.61, down 0.30% on Dec. 24. Investors await further details on both developments before the bell.
25 December 2025
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US-China Chip Tariffs: Trump Administration Delays New Semiconductor Duties to June 2027 After Section 301 Probe, Testing the Trump–Xi Trade Truce

US-China Chip Tariffs: Trump Administration Delays New Semiconductor Duties to June 2027 After Section 301 Probe, Testing the Trump–Xi Trade Truce

The U.S. has imposed a 0% tariff on Chinese semiconductors, with the rate set to rise after June 23, 2027. The move follows a yearlong USTR investigation and gives companies 18 months to adjust supply chains. China’s Commerce Ministry condemned the decision and warned of possible retaliation. The tariffs target a wide range of semiconductor devices and integrated circuits.
25 December 2025
Pudgy Penguins Lights Up the Las Vegas Sphere for Christmas as PENGU Reacts — Branding vs Technology in Crypto’s 2025 Reality

Pudgy Penguins Lights Up the Las Vegas Sphere for Christmas as PENGU Reacts — Branding vs Technology in Crypto’s 2025 Reality

Pudgy Penguins projected animated characters across the Las Vegas Sphere’s exterior starting December 24, focusing on merchandise rather than NFTs or tokens. The campaign, expected to run seven days and cost up to $600,000, complies with the Sphere’s crypto ad restrictions. The PENGU token rose after the display, despite quiet broader crypto markets. Dogwifhat’s earlier attempt at a Sphere campaign failed to secure a deal.
25 December 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Microsoft shares closed at $488.02 on Dec. 24, about 12% below their 52-week high. The company announced $23 billion in new AI investments, including $17.5 billion in India and over $5 billion in Canada. Microsoft will raise global Microsoft 365 prices in July 2026, with larger hikes for small business plans. U.S. markets reopen Friday after the Christmas holiday.
25 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch

Apple Stock (AAPL) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch

Apple shares last traded at $273.81 on Dec. 24 ahead of Friday’s full U.S. market session, which follows the Christmas closure. New regulatory actions on the App Store in Brazil, Italy, Japan, and the EU have intensified scrutiny of Apple’s Services business. November data showed foreign-branded phone shipments in China more than doubled year over year, boosting sentiment for iPhone demand.
25 December 2025
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NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock: Key News, Catalysts, Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock: Key News, Catalysts, Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

NVIDIA shares traded near $188–$189 in a shortened Dec. 24 session ahead of Friday’s post-holiday open. The company announced a non-exclusive licensing deal with Groq for inference chip technology and will hire key Groq executives. U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 after the Christmas break, with NVIDIA’s $0.01 per share dividend also payable that day.
25 December 2025
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Walt Disney Company (DIS) News Today, Dec. 25, 2025: OpenAI Sora Deal, Streaming Profits, Box Office Surge and 2026 Forecast

Walt Disney Company (DIS) News Today, Dec. 25, 2025: OpenAI Sora Deal, Streaming Profits, Box Office Surge and 2026 Forecast

Disney signed a three-year licensing deal with OpenAI, bringing over 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters to OpenAI’s Sora in exchange for a $1 billion equity investment. Disney’s streaming division has turned an operating profit, and recent box office releases “Zootopia 2” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash” are performing strongly. DIS closed at $114.48 before Christmas; analyst targets cluster in the mid-to-high $130s.
25 December 2025
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Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook: FDA Expansion for da Vinci SP, Wall Street Targets, and What’s Next (Dec. 25, 2025)

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook: FDA Expansion for da Vinci SP, Wall Street Targets, and What’s Next (Dec. 25, 2025)

The FDA cleared expanded indications for Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci SP robotic system on December 10, 2025, adding inguinal hernia repair, cholecystectomy, and appendectomy. ISRG shares closed at $578 on December 24, with Q4 earnings expected in late January. Brian E. Miller will become Head of Digital and AI Strategy on January 1, 2026.
25 December 2025
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Christmas Day Travel Disruptions 2025: Sydney Flight Cancellations, Brisbane Storm Delays and Virgin Australia’s $49 Boxing Day Sale

Christmas Day Travel Disruptions 2025: Sydney Flight Cancellations, Brisbane Storm Delays and Virgin Australia’s $49 Boxing Day Sale

Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne airports reported a combined 38 flight cancellations and 624 delays on Christmas Day, according to FlightAware data. Jetstar recorded the highest number of cancellations, while Virgin Australia faced the most delays. Disruptions affected other carriers including Qantas and Air New Zealand. Virgin Australia is set to launch a Boxing Day fare sale from December 26.
25 December 2025
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Hong Kong Targets 2026 Licensing Law for Crypto Dealers and Custodians as Insurers Face New Capital Charges

Hong Kong Targets 2026 Licensing Law for Crypto Dealers and Custodians as Insurers Face New Capital Charges

Hong Kong regulators confirmed new legislative proposals to require mandatory licensing for virtual asset dealers and custodians by 2026. A separate consultation opened on rules for crypto advisory and management services. The insurance regulator is also considering a capital framework allowing insurers to hold crypto under strict conditions. The moves expand oversight as the city seeks to attract institutional players to its digital asset market.
25 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) News and 2026 Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: Record FY2025, China Export Curbs, Dividend, and Wall Street Forecasts

Applied Materials (AMAT) News and 2026 Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: Record FY2025, China Export Curbs, Dividend, and Wall Street Forecasts

Applied Materials closed fiscal 2025 with record revenue of $28.37 billion, up 4% year over year, and annual GAAP EPS of $8.66. Shares last traded at $260.78 on Dec. 24 before U.S. markets shut for Christmas. Q4 revenue fell 3% to $6.80 billion, and the company guided Q1 FY2026 revenue to $6.85 billion plus or minus $0.5 billion. Investors are weighing export controls and new dividend news ahead of 2026.
25 December 2025
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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) News and Stock Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: FDA Clears Volt PFA, FreeStyle Libre Alert Persists, Exact Sciences Deal Looms

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) News and Stock Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: FDA Clears Volt PFA, FreeStyle Libre Alert Persists, Exact Sciences Deal Looms

Abbott Laboratories received FDA approval for its Volt Pulsed Field Ablation system to treat atrial fibrillation, entering a competitive U.S. market. The company also announced a planned $23 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences and addressed an FDA alert on certain FreeStyle Libre sensors. Abbott shares last closed in the mid-$120s before the Christmas holiday.
25 December 2025
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) Stock Outlook: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 25, 2025)

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) Stock Outlook: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 25, 2025)

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares last traded in the high-$570s on December 24, with short interest down to 5.10 million shares, or 1.35% of float. New SEC filings show Hunter Perkins Capital Management and DAVENPORT & Co LLC increased their stakes in Q3. Analyst consensus lists a “Moderate Buy” with a $616.60 average 12-month target. U.S. markets are closed for Christmas Day.
25 December 2025
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Shopify (SHOP) News Today: Institutional Buying, Analyst Forecasts, and AI “Agentic Storefronts” Shape the 2026 Outlook

Shopify (SHOP) News Today: Institutional Buying, Analyst Forecasts, and AI “Agentic Storefronts” Shape the 2026 Outlook

Shopify closed at $169.45 on NASDAQ December 24, near multi-month highs and up 57.6% year-to-date. SEC filings show Norden Group LLC increased its stake by 126% in Q3, while Milestone Asset Management LLC raised its position by 195%. Institutional ownership stands at about 69.3%. Analyst targets cluster in the high $170s, with ratings split between “Hold” and “Buy.”
25 December 2025
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