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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.

Cloud Computing Stocks Outlook 2026: The Biggest Winners, Risks, and Fresh Analyst Calls as AI Supercharges the Cloud (Dec. 25, 2025)

Cloud Computing Stocks Outlook 2026: The Biggest Winners, Risks, and Fresh Analyst Calls as AI Supercharges the Cloud (Dec. 25, 2025)

Global cloud infrastructure spending reached $102.6 billion in Q3 2025, up 25% from a year earlier, with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud taking 66% of the market. Tech firms issued $428.3 billion in bonds in 2025 to fund AI and cloud expansion, while credit markets show rising caution. AWS posted 20% revenue growth, Azure 40%, and Google Cloud 36% for the quarter.
25 December 2025
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Data Center Stocks in 2025: AI Capex Forecasts, Power Constraints, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025)

Data Center Stocks in 2025: AI Capex Forecasts, Power Constraints, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025)

U.S. markets are closed for Christmas after an early close on December 24. Microsoft plans a $400 million data center near San Antonio, with completion expected by 2028, according to local reports. Goldman Sachs projects AI companies may invest over $500 billion in 2026, as power demand from data centers drives new records, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
25 December 2025
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Night Sky Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Christmas Crescent Moon Near Saturn as Jupiter Shines Like a “Christmas Star”

Night Sky Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Christmas Crescent Moon Near Saturn as Jupiter Shines Like a “Christmas Star”

A waxing crescent Moon and Saturn appear low in the southwest after sunset on December 25, while Jupiter rises in the east and dominates the night sky. The Moon sets before midnight for most U.S. locations, leaving darker skies for late-night viewing and possible Ursid meteors. Aurora forecasts remain below storm levels despite recent solar wind activity.
25 December 2025
Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Latest Updates, Skywatching Forecast, and What Scientists Expect Next

Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Latest Updates, Skywatching Forecast, and What Scientists Expect Next

Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar object, is receding from Earth after its closest approach on Dec. 19, 2025, at 1.8 AU. As of Dec. 25, it sits in Leo, about 1.814 AU from Earth and 2.463 AU from the Sun, moving away at 9.56 km/s. NASA and ESA spacecraft continue to monitor its dust jets and spectra. The comet remains too faint for naked-eye viewing but is accessible to telescopes.
25 December 2025
Space and Defense Stocks Outlook for 2026: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, RTX, AST SpaceMobile and the Golden Dome Catalyst

Space and Defense Stocks Outlook for 2026: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, RTX, AST SpaceMobile and the Golden Dome Catalyst

U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency awarded $3.5 billion to Lockheed Martin, Rocket Lab, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris for 72 missile-tracking satellites, with launches aimed for fiscal 2029. Defense and space stocks drew focus over the holiday, as investors weighed new contracts, rising export demand, and Washington’s scrutiny of contractor performance and payouts. U.S. markets remain closed for Christmas.
25 December 2025
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Quantum Computing Stocks on Dec. 25, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook for IonQ, D-Wave, Rigetti and QUBT

Quantum Computing Stocks on Dec. 25, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook for IonQ, D-Wave, Rigetti and QUBT

U.S. stock markets were closed Dec. 25, but short interest in quantum computing stocks remained high. D-Wave Quantum’s short interest rose to 41.81 million shares, or 12.12% of float, up 3.95% from the last report. Rigetti Computing’s short interest fell slightly to 43.49 million shares, or 13.24% of float. Investors are watching institutional moves and new research forecasts as volatility persists.
25 December 2025
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Rare Metals Stocks on Dec. 25, 2025: Rare Earth and Antimony Shares in Focus as China Addresses Magnet Export Controls and 2026 Forecasts

Rare Metals Stocks on Dec. 25, 2025: Rare Earth and Antimony Shares in Focus as China Addresses Magnet Export Controls and 2026 Forecasts

China’s Commerce Ministry said Dec. 25 it will “actively promote and facilitate compliant trade” on rare-earth magnet exports but gave no sign of easing export curbs. Investors remain focused on supply security as U.S. and Chinese policy moves continue to drive sharp swings in rare metals stocks. The U.S. Geological Survey flagged elevated risks in key minerals including gallium and tungsten.
25 December 2025
Big Tech Stocks on December 25, 2025: Magnificent Seven News, AI Forecasts, and What Wall Street Is Watching for 2026

Big Tech Stocks on December 25, 2025: Magnificent Seven News, AI Forecasts, and What Wall Street Is Watching for 2026

Nvidia will license Groq technology and hire Groq executives to boost its AI inference capabilities, Reuters reports. Apple saw foreign-branded phone shipments in China jump 128% year-on-year in November. Alphabet is acquiring a power infrastructure firm to support AI growth. European regulators are intensifying scrutiny of Big Tech amid rising transatlantic tensions.
25 December 2025
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EV Stocks News Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Tesla Robotaxi Hype, EV Demand Forecasts, and New Catalysts in Asia

EV Stocks News Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Tesla Robotaxi Hype, EV Demand Forecasts, and New Catalysts in Asia

EV stocks drew attention Dec. 25 despite U.S. market closures, with Tesla’s robotaxi plans and Lucid’s liquidity moves in focus. Analysts flagged 2026 as a test year for execution amid waning incentives and tougher funding. Tesla’s valuation is shifting toward autonomy and AI, while Lucid faces pressure at all-time lows. Asian battery and storage deals also contributed to the day’s headlines.
25 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec 25, 2025): Nvidia–Groq Deal, Micron’s HBM Boom, Intel Foundry Questions, and 2026 Forecasts

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec 25, 2025): Nvidia–Groq Deal, Micron’s HBM Boom, Intel Foundry Questions, and 2026 Forecasts

Nvidia signed a non-exclusive inference licensing deal with Groq, hiring its founder and president as Groq names a new CEO. Intel’s foundry business faces scrutiny after Nvidia halted evaluation of its 18A process. Micron raised its 2026 capex forecast, citing tight AI memory supply. Equipment spending projections rose again as investors track U.S.–China policy risks and possible Nvidia shipments to China.
25 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Meta’s WhatsApp Probe, and the 2026 AI Spending Forecasts Moving Markets

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Meta’s WhatsApp Probe, and the 2026 AI Spending Forecasts Moving Markets

Nvidia has agreed to license inference chip technology from Groq and hire key Groq executives, signaling a shift in the AI chip market. Italy’s antitrust authority ordered Meta to halt WhatsApp terms that could block rival AI chatbots. U.S. markets are closed for Christmas after the Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs. Investors are watching whether AI-related corporate earnings can keep pace with infrastructure spending.
25 December 2025
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XRP Price Today (Dec. 25, 2025): XRP Holds Near $1.87 as Spot ETF Assets Near $1.25B and Traders Eye $1.77 Support

XRP Price Today (Dec. 25, 2025): XRP Holds Near $1.87 as Spot ETF Assets Near $1.25B and Traders Eye $1.77 Support

XRP traded near $1.87 late Dec. 25 after dipping and rebounding from the mid-$1.80s, with thin holiday liquidity. U.S. spot XRP ETFs reported inflows topping $1.13 billion, but the price remained rangebound between support at $1.77 and resistance at $1.98. Liquidations favored shorts during a brief selloff, triggering a rapid recovery. Sentiment stayed negative despite ETF demand.
25 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today (Dec 25, 2025): BTC Holds Near $88,000 as ETF Outflows, Thin Holiday Liquidity, and a Record Options Expiry Shape the Outlook

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec 25, 2025): BTC Holds Near $88,000 as ETF Outflows, Thin Holiday Liquidity, and a Record Options Expiry Shape the Outlook

Bitcoin traded around $88,039 late Thursday, December 25, 2025, holding below $90,000 as holiday-thinned liquidity and year-end de-risking kept price action subdued. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw continued net outflows, while a record options expiry on Friday is expected to shape near-term moves. Sentiment remains fragile, with several gauges in “fear” territory.
25 December 2025
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Gold Price Today: XAU/USD Holds Near $4,480 After Breaking $4,500 — Latest News, Drivers, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 25, 2025)

Gold Price Today: XAU/USD Holds Near $4,480 After Breaking $4,500 — Latest News, Drivers, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 25, 2025)

Gold hit an intraday record near $4,525 per ounce on Christmas Eve before settling around $4,479 in thin holiday trading. The late-year surge follows expectations of U.S. rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions. Major banks forecast gold in 2026 between the low $4,000s and above $5,000, depending on rates and global risks.
25 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets on Dec. 25, 2025: Thin Christmas Trading, Asia Mixed, Gulf Slips — and the 2026 Outlook Turns to AI and Rate Cuts

Global Stock Markets on Dec. 25, 2025: Thin Christmas Trading, Asia Mixed, Gulf Slips — and the 2026 Outlook Turns to AI and Rate Cuts

Major Western stock markets remained closed for Christmas, leaving global trading thin and fragmented. U.S. equities ended the last full session at record highs, while Japan’s Nikkei rose above 50,400 and China’s Shanghai Composite advanced on central bank support. Gulf markets slipped as lower oil prices pressured energy shares. Trading volumes stayed well below normal across open venues.
25 December 2025
Costco Stock (COST) After Hours Today: Analyst Upgrade, Price Targets, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Costco Stock (COST) After Hours Today: Analyst Upgrade, Price Targets, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. equity markets remained closed Thursday, Dec. 25, for Christmas. Costco shares last traded at $871.86, up 2% in a shortened Dec. 24 session, with after-hours pricing at $872.50. Northcoast Research upgraded Costco to Strong Buy with a $1,100 target. Wall Street’s average 12-month target stands at $1,054, with a range from $769 to $1,225.
25 December 2025
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