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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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Open on Dec. 15, 2025

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Open on Dec. 15, 2025

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE: HPE) heads into Monday’s session with investors weighing a familiar mix of near-term execution questions and longer-term “AI + networking + hybrid cloud” optimism. The stock ended last week under pressure after a volatile reaction to HPE’s latest quarterly report and outlook, while headlines around Juniper integration, federal cloud wins, and new AI infrastructure partnerships continue to shape the narrative. Below is what matters most for HPE stock before the U.S. market opens on Monday, December 15, 2025. HPE stock price check: where shares stand heading into Monday HPE shares closed Friday, Dec. 12, 2025
14 December 2025
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Merck stock (MRK): News, dividend date, Keytruda updates and analyst forecasts to watch before the U.S. market opens Dec. 15, 2025

Merck stock (MRK): News, dividend date, Keytruda updates and analyst forecasts to watch before the U.S. market opens Dec. 15, 2025

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) heads into Monday’s U.S. session (December 15, 2025) with investors juggling a mix of near-term headlines and long-term franchise questions: a fresh dividend “reset” that makes Dec. 15 an important calendar day, ongoing scrutiny around RSV prevention products, and high-stakes execution on the company’s plan to diversify beyond Keytruda ahead of the drug’s expected loss of exclusivity later this decade. MarketWatch+2Reuters+2 Below is what to know before the opening bell. MRK stock: where shares stand heading into Monday Merck shares most recently closed at $100.30 on Friday, Dec. 12, extending a three-day winning streak
14 December 2025
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McDonald’s Stock (MCD): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025

McDonald’s Stock (MCD): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) heads into the Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 U.S. market open with shares near the top of their 52‑week range, a dividend payment landing the same day, and fresh headlines about how the company plans to tighten “value” expectations across its global franchise system starting in 2026. MarketWatch+2PR Newswire+2 Below is what investors and traders are watching before the bell. MCD stock snapshot heading into 12/15 As of Friday’s close (Dec. 12), McDonald’s stock finished at $316.72, up 2.26% on the day, with trading volume around 3.8 million shares—above its recent average pace. MarketWatch Key reference points
14 December 2025
Dell (DELL) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Dell (DELL) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Heading into Monday’s open (Dec. 15, 2025), Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) sits at the center of two narratives pulling its stock in opposite directions: a fast-growing AI server business that management says is accelerating, and a hardware cost shock—especially in DRAM and NAND memory—that investors and analysts worry could pressure margins even as demand remains strong. Dell+2The Verge+2 The result has been a volatile tape for DELL shares in December, with price swings reflecting not just Dell-specific headlines, but also broader “AI trade” sentiment across data center and infrastructure stocks. Reuters+2Financial Times+2 Dell stock price check ahead of Monday’s
14 December 2025
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AbbVie (ABBV) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on December 15, 2025

AbbVie (ABBV) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on December 15, 2025

AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) heads into the Monday, December 15, 2025 US market open with a familiar “big pharma” setup—steady cash returns, blockbuster execution, and a pipeline that’s increasingly being treated as a source of upside rather than a safety net. Shares last traded around $223.32, slipping modestly at Friday’s close as broader markets softened, but ABBV remains one of the stronger large-cap pharma performers in 2025. MarketWatch ABBV before the bell: the quick read What’s driving the narrative into December 15 1) Analysts are turning more constructive—and targets moved up fast Two notable Wall Street signals landed just ahead
14 December 2025
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Nationwide Fined £44m by FCA After Covid Furlough Fraud Exposed AML Control Failings

Nationwide Fined £44m by FCA After Covid Furlough Fraud Exposed AML Control Failings

Nationwide Building Society is facing intense scrutiny after the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) imposed a £44m penalty over weaknesses in its financial crime controls—failures that regulators say contributed to red flags being missed in a major Covid furlough fraud case. FCA+1 Coverage continued on Sunday, 14 December, with fresh summaries of the case highlighting the building society’s Swindon base and the regulator’s view that Nationwide’s measures fell short during the period under investigation. Swindon Link What happened: the £44m fine and the period under investigation The FCA says Nationwide had inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2016
14 December 2025
UK Rail Timetable Change Goes Live on 14 December 2025: Faster East Coast Main Line Journeys, More Trains — and Extra Services for Kent Commuters

UK Rail Timetable Change Goes Live on 14 December 2025: Faster East Coast Main Line Journeys, More Trains — and Extra Services for Kent Commuters

A major new UK rail timetable is now in force from Sunday, 14 December 2025, bringing the biggest shake-up to East Coast Main Line (ECML) services in more than a decade — alongside a wide package of changes across the national network. The rail industry says the new schedule is designed to deliver more trains, more seats, and quicker journeys, with particular benefits for passengers travelling between London, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland. Network Rail Media Centre+1 But for many travellers, the most important message is practical: your regular train times may have changed, and some operators are explicitly
14 December 2025
PepsiCo Stock (PEP): What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

PepsiCo Stock (PEP): What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) heads into Monday’s session (Dec. 15, 2025; US markets open 9:30 a.m. ET) with investors focused less on “headline growth” and more on whether the company can re-accelerate North America momentum—and do it without sacrificing margins. The near-term backdrop is dominated by one theme: shareholder activism turning into an operating playbook. In just the past two weeks, PepsiCo has moved from reports of settlement talks with activist investor Elliott to laying out a company-backed (and Elliott-supported) set of actions—price investments, portfolio simplification, supply chain and go-to-market review, and cost reductions—alongside preliminary 2026 financial targets. Reuters Below
14 December 2025
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Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C) Before the Open: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch on Dec. 15, 2025

Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C) Before the Open: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch on Dec. 15, 2025

Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) heads into Monday’s U.S. stock market open (Dec. 15, 2025) with momentum behind its multi-year turnaround narrative—and fresh Wall Street attention after a notable analyst upgrade cycle and upbeat commentary on dealmaking. The setup is straightforward: Citi shares have rallied hard in 2025, but several analysts argue the story is not “done” if the bank can keep executing on cost, controls, and returns—while the macro backdrop (rates, capital markets activity, and regulation) stays supportive. Reuters+2Federal Reserve+2 Where Citigroup stock stands heading into Monday As of the latest available U.S. market data (end of the most recent
14 December 2025
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Charles Schwab (SCHW) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Charles Schwab (SCHW) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

As the U.S. stock market heads into Monday’s open (Dec. 15, 2025), The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) is back in focus after a dense run of catalysts: a fresh monthly activity update that points to strong client engagement, a major move into private markets via the planned Forge Global acquisition, and new comments from CEO Rick Wurster on additional M&A and Schwab’s timeline for spot crypto trading. Add in a Federal Reserve rate cut and a new “technical” Treasury-bill buying program, and investors have a lot to weigh heading into the new week. Reuters+3Charles Schwab Press Room+3Reuters+3 Below is
14 December 2025
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ServiceNow (NOW) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE: NOW) heads into Monday’s session with multiple headline catalysts colliding at once: a 5‑for‑1 stock split that goes “live” later this week, a fresh Reuters report linking the company to a potential multibillion‑dollar cybersecurity acquisition, and a string of AI-and-security product moves that are shaping the narrative around growth heading into year-end. Here’s what investors and traders are watching before the opening bell on Monday, December 15, 2025—and why it matters. ServiceNow stock price snapshot heading into Monday ServiceNow shares last closed at $865.06 on Friday, December 12, after trading between roughly the high-$850s and mid-$870s during
14 December 2025
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) heads into the Monday, December 15, 2025 session with investors weighing a rare combination: a blue-chip networking name that just reclaimed its dot-com-era peak, and a company now being re-rated as a beneficiary of the AI data-center buildout. Below is what matters most before the opening bell—latest company news, fresh Wall Street forecasts, and the near-term calendar that can shape sentiment for Cisco stock this week. CSCO stock snapshot heading into Monday’s open Cisco shares ended Friday’s regular session at $77.80, down 1.85% on the day, with a modest after-hours move to $77.89. StockAnalysis That
14 December 2025
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Coca-Cola (KO) stock: What to know before the US market opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Coca-Cola (KO) stock: What to know before the US market opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Coca-Cola shares head into Monday’s session with investors balancing a fresh leadership transition, renewed headlines around a potential Costa Coffee sale, and the company’s steady-but-price-led growth story. If you’re watching The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) before the opening bell on Monday, December 15, 2025, here’s what matters most—from the latest price action and dividend timeline to key company catalysts, Wall Street forecasts, and the risks that could move the stock. Coca-Cola stock price check: where KO stands heading into Monday Coca-Cola ended the most recent regular session Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at about $70.52, up roughly 2% on the day.
14 December 2025
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Eaton (ETN) Stock: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Eaton (ETN) Stock: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Updated: Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 (ahead of Monday’s U.S. open) Eaton Corporation plc (NYSE: ETN) heads into the Dec. 15, 2025 session after a sharp Friday pullback that put the industrial power-management leader back in focus for both long-term investors and short-term traders. ETN closed at $331.98 on Friday, Dec. 12, down 5.25% on the day, with the session ranging roughly from about $349.98 on the high to about $329.40 on the low, and volume near 3.9 million shares. Yahoo Finance+1 The broader tape matters here: Friday’s market weakness was heavily linked to renewed anxiety around AI trade “bubble” fears,
14 December 2025
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Intuit (INTU) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Intuit (INTU) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) heads into Monday’s U.S. market open with investors focused on a simple question: can the TurboTax and QuickBooks owner keep justifying a premium valuation as it leans harder into “agentic” AI—while navigating tax-season catalysts, Credit Karma cyclicality, and lingering Mailchimp concerns? As of the latest available quote ahead of Monday’s session, INTU was around $670.93, down about 0.74% from the prior close. Below is what matters most before the bell on December 15, 2025: the price setup, the biggest recent headlines, the company’s latest guidance, what analysts are projecting, and the key risks that can move
14 December 2025
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Coherent Corp COHR Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Coherent Corp COHR Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Coherent Corp. stock (NYSE: COHR) heads into the Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 session after a sharp, high-volume selloff that put the spotlight on a single theme investors will likely keep trading around: share supply. On the last trading day before Monday’s open, COHR closed at $178.34, down 10.16% on the day, after swinging between roughly $176.30 and $198.60. Volume was elevated at about 7.35 million shares, underscoring how quickly sentiment can flip in this high-beta photonics name. Below is what’s driving the near-term tape, what the latest filings say about potential additional stock hitting the market, and the fundamentals—AI datacenter
14 December 2025
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Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CEG) heads into Monday’s session with two powerful narratives colliding: a “nuclear renaissance” story tied to AI-era power demand, and a high-stakes acquisition that could reshape the U.S. generation landscape—along with the regulatory strings attached. By Friday’s close (Dec. 12), CEG had just delivered a reminder that even market darlings can swing hard: shares finished at $351.98, after trading as high as $380.10 and as low as $351.31 in a volatile session. Below is what investors and traders will be watching ahead of the opening bell on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. CEG stock snapshot heading into
14 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (PFE) Before Market Open Dec. 15, 2025: Key News, 2026 Guidance Call, Analyst Targets, Dividend, and Risks

Pfizer Stock (PFE) Before Market Open Dec. 15, 2025: Key News, 2026 Guidance Call, Analyst Targets, Dividend, and Risks

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) heads into Monday’s U.S. market open (Dec. 15, 2025) in a familiar spot for late 2025: investors are weighing a high dividend and aggressive deal-making against policy uncertainty for COVID vaccines and the company’s ongoing push to replace pandemic-era revenue with oncology and cardiometabolic growth. As of Friday’s close (Dec. 12), Pfizer shares finished around $25.85, near the middle-to-upper end of a $20.92–$27.69 52-week range. MarketWatch+1 The most immediate catalyst isn’t an earnings report—it’s Pfizer’s analyst call on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 8:00 a.m. ET, where management is scheduled to provide full-year 2026 financial guidance. That call
14 December 2025
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CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) heads into Monday’s session (Dec. 15, 2025) with investors weighing a powerful growth narrative—AI-driven cybersecurity consolidation—against a familiar set of concerns: premium valuation, sector volatility, and the lingering reputational and financial after-effects of the 2024 Windows outage. As of the last regular U.S. session (Friday, Dec. 12, 2025), CrowdStrike shares closed at $504.78, down 2.49% on the day. The stock is also roughly 11% below its 52-week high of $566.90 (set on Nov. 12, 2025), a reminder that expectations remain elevated even after a strong year. MarketWatch Below is what matters most for CRWD stock
14 December 2025
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KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025

KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) heads into Monday’s session after a sharp end-of-week pullback—one that resets expectations after a strong run-up this year. The big picture hasn’t changed much: investors are still weighing powerful tailwinds from AI-driven semiconductor spending against a very real, policy-driven headwind tied to U.S.-China export controls and customer access in China. Below is what matters most before the opening bell (9:30 a.m. ET) on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. Quick takeaways for Monday morning Where KLAC stands heading into Monday: price, momentum, and key levels Friday (Dec. 12) recap: KLAC closed at $1,193.92, down 4.19%, during a broadly
14 December 2025
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Agricultural Bank of China 601288 A-shares slide as tech rout bites; inflation data is the next test

Agricultural Bank of China 601288 A-shares slide as tech rout bites; inflation data is the next test

7 February 2026
Agricultural Bank of China’s A shares closed down 0.45% at 6.67 yuan in Shanghai Friday, with turnover at 2.24 billion yuan. The bank’s A-share capital remained unchanged at 319.24 billion shares as of Jan. 31. Mainland and Hong Kong stocks fell after a global tech selloff and a sharp drop in silver futures. China’s January CPI data is due Feb. 11, with trading expected to thin ahead of the Lunar New Year break.
Palantir stock price rebounds after AI shakeout — what traders watch next week

Palantir stock price rebounds after AI shakeout — what traders watch next week

7 February 2026
Palantir Technologies shares rose 4.5% to $135.90 Friday after reporting a 70% jump in Q4 revenue to $1.407 billion and forecasting 61% revenue growth in 2026. The stock rebounded from a 6.8% drop Thursday, triggered by concerns over Big Tech capital spending and AI’s impact on software demand. A new partnership with Cognizant and U.S. government policy shifts kept Palantir in focus. Director Alexander D. Moore sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2.
Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

7 February 2026
Coca-Cola will discontinue its frozen products, including the Minute Maid frozen line, in the U.S. and Canada in Q1 2026. Shares closed Friday up 0.66% at $79.03 ahead of Tuesday’s quarterly results. CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares on Feb. 3 for about $26 million under a pre-arranged plan. Options pricing suggests a possible 3% move after earnings.
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