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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.

SoFi Stock (SOFI) News Today: $1.5B Share Offering, New Products, 2025 Guidance, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

SoFi Stock (SOFI) News Today: $1.5B Share Offering, New Products, 2025 Guidance, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: December 12, 2025 — SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is ending 2025 with momentum, controversy, and catalysts all hitting at once: a blockbuster equity raise, a steady drumbeat of new product launches, and a financial story that has shifted from “fintech hype” to sustained profitability. As of this writing on Dec. 12, SoFi shares are trading around $26.82. Below is a comprehensive round-up of the latest SoFi stock news, the most important forecasts and analyst targets, and the bull vs. bear debate shaping SOFI into 2026. SoFi stock today: why SOFI is in the spotlight on Dec. 12, 2025
12 December 2025
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Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Deal Nears the Finish Line, Ventana RISC‑V Acquisition, and AI Chip Ambitions — December 12, 2025

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Deal Nears the Finish Line, Ventana RISC‑V Acquisition, and AI Chip Ambitions — December 12, 2025

QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) closed Friday, December 12, 2025 at $179.26, after trading between $179.23 and $183.11, as chip stocks cooled amid renewed “AI bubble” jitters across the broader tech market. StockAnalysis+1 Yet beneath the day-to-day volatility, Qualcomm’s investor narrative is getting clearer: the company is pushing hard to broaden its revenue mix beyond smartphones, with fresh M&A moves and new AI-focused initiatives spanning data centers, edge devices, industrial video intelligence, and CPU architecture. Below is a detailed look at the most relevant Qualcomm stock news, forecasts, and market analysis investors are weighing on 12/12/2025—and the near-term catalysts that could
12 December 2025
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American Express Stock (NYSE: AXP) Today: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook — Dec. 12, 2025

American Express Stock (NYSE: AXP) Today: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook — Dec. 12, 2025

NEW YORK — Friday, December 12, 2025. American Express Company stock (NYSE: AXP) is in focus after a strong run that pushed shares to fresh 12‑month highs earlier this week—followed by a modest pullback in Friday trading. As of the latest available trade on Dec. 12, AXP was around $380.96, down roughly 1% on the day after opening near $386.49, with an intraday range of about $378.80 to $387.40. The setup heading into year-end is a classic “great business vs. rich valuation” debate. Bulls point to resilient spending among AmEx’s premium customer base and upbeat commentary on holiday demand. Bears
12 December 2025
IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) News and Forecasts on Dec. 12, 2025: Microsoft AI Deal, $2.3B Convertibles, Analyst Price Targets

IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) News and Forecasts on Dec. 12, 2025: Microsoft AI Deal, $2.3B Convertibles, Analyst Price Targets

IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) shares were under pressure on Friday, December 12, 2025, as investors continued to digest the company’s early-December financing package and what it means for dilution, debt costs, and the pace of its AI data-center buildout. Midday pricing data showed IREN trading around the low-$40s and down mid-to-high single digits on the session. StockAnalysis The bigger story behind the daily volatility is IREN’s rapid pivot from a bitcoin miner into what it calls an “AI Cloud Service Provider,” anchored by a blockbuster Microsoft agreement, aggressive GPU expansion plans, and a recapitalization designed to retire older in-the-money convertibles
12 December 2025
Merck (MRK) Stock News Today: Winrevair EU Expansion, Keytruda Patent Headwinds, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Watch (Dec. 12, 2025)

Merck (MRK) Stock News Today: Winrevair EU Expansion, Keytruda Patent Headwinds, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Watch (Dec. 12, 2025)

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) stock traded higher on Friday, December 12, 2025, as investors weighed a new European regulatory tailwind for pulmonary arterial hypertension drug WINREVAIR (sotatercept) against a backdrop of policy-driven vaccine headlines, Keytruda-related legal friction in Europe, and a steady stream of Wall Street price-target updates. As of 17:07 UTC (midday New York trading), MRK shares were at $99.69, up $0.68 (+0.69%) on the session. Merck stock price: where MRK stands on Dec. 12, 2025 MRK enters the final stretch of 2025 after a solid two-day run earlier in the week. On Thursday, Dec. 11, Merck
12 December 2025
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PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) News Today: Elliott Deal, Price Cuts, and the 2026 Forecast Wall Street Is Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) News Today: Elliott Deal, Price Cuts, and the 2026 Forecast Wall Street Is Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 12, 2025, as investors digest a fast-moving mix of headlines: an Elliott-backed operating reset, a plan to cut roughly 20% of U.S. SKUs, and a newly detailed preliminary 2026 outlook that puts growth acceleration and margin expansion front and center. PepsiCo+2Financial Times+2 PEP traded around $149.55 on Friday, up modestly on the day, with an intraday range of roughly $148.71 to $150.32. PepsiCo stock price check: where PEP stands on Dec. 12, 2025 On Dec. 12, PepsiCo shares traded near the $149 level—roughly mid-range versus the past year’s
12 December 2025
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Wealthfront IPO Prices at $14, Raises $485 Million as WLTH Debuts on Nasdaq and Rings the Opening Bell

Wealthfront IPO Prices at $14, Raises $485 Million as WLTH Debuts on Nasdaq and Rings the Opening Bell

NEW YORK — Dec. 12, 2025 — Wealthfront, the digital wealth management platform best known for automated investing and high-yield cash products, has officially entered the public markets. The company priced its initial public offering at $14.00 per share, selling 34,615,384 shares—a deal size of about $485 million—and began its first day of trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker WLTH. GlobeNewswire+2Reuters+2 The debut is being closely watched across fintech and wealth management because Wealthfront is positioning itself as a rare, relatively pure-play “robo-advisor” brand stepping into public-market scrutiny at a moment when investors have been selective
12 December 2025
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ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News: 5-for-1 Split Approaches as AI Expansion and Analyst Forecasts Keep Shares in Focus (Dec. 12, 2025)

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News: 5-for-1 Split Approaches as AI Expansion and Analyst Forecasts Keep Shares in Focus (Dec. 12, 2025)

ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) stock is trading near $860 on Dec. 12, 2025 as investors focus on a 5-for-1 stock split next week, AI product momentum, recent M&A moves, and Wall Street price targets. ServiceNow Newsroom SANTA CLARA, Calif. — December 12, 2025 — ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE: NOW) stock is hovering around the $860 level on Friday as markets digest a busy stretch of corporate updates: a shareholder-approved 5-for-1 stock split set to take effect next week, new AI-oriented product rollouts, and continued investor debate over valuation versus growth. ServiceNow Newsroom While a stock split doesn’t change ServiceNow’s underlying business, it
12 December 2025
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Lumentum (LITE) Stock Slides on AI-Tech Selloff as Analysts Lift Price Targets to $380 — What Today’s News and Forecasts Say (Dec. 12, 2025)

Lumentum (LITE) Stock Slides on AI-Tech Selloff as Analysts Lift Price Targets to $380 — What Today’s News and Forecasts Say (Dec. 12, 2025)

Dec. 12, 2025 — Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LITE) is back in focus today as the stock pulls back sharply after a powerful AI-driven run. During Friday’s U.S. session, Lumentum shares traded around $332 (midday update), down roughly 10% from the prior close, with heavy intraday swings and elevated volume. Benzinga For investors, the story on 12/12/2025 is less about one headline and more about a collision of forces: a broader risk-off move in AI-linked tech, fresh short-interest data, and an unusual disconnect between aggressive “street-high” price targets and a much lower trailing consensus that hasn’t fully caught up to
12 December 2025
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Gold Holds Near a Seven-Week High as Dollar Weakens; Silver Hits Fresh Record Above $64 After Split Fed Rate Cut

Gold Holds Near a Seven-Week High as Dollar Weakens; Silver Hits Fresh Record Above $64 After Split Fed Rate Cut

Gold prices steadied near a seven-week peak on Dec. 12, 2025 as the U.S. dollar softened after the Fed’s divided rate cut, while silver surged to a new all-time high above $64. Gold and silver are ending the week with renewed momentum, as traders and investors recalibrate expectations for U.S. interest rates after a divided Federal Reserve delivered a quarter-point cut and signaled caution about what comes next. On Friday, December 12, 2025, gold hovered near multi-week highs—supported by a softer dollar—while silver pushed to a fresh record above $64 an ounce before easing back, extending what has become one
12 December 2025
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Canada High-Speed Rail Breakthrough: Ottawa–Montreal Confirmed as First Segment of Alto Network, Construction Target Set for 2029

Canada High-Speed Rail Breakthrough: Ottawa–Montreal Confirmed as First Segment of Alto Network, Construction Target Set for 2029

Canada has confirmed the Ottawa–Montreal corridor as the first segment of the Alto high-speed rail network. Consultations begin in January 2026, with construction targeted for 2029. GATINEAU, Que. (Dec. 12, 2025) — Canada’s long-discussed high-speed rail push took a major step forward Friday as the federal government confirmed the Ottawa–Montreal corridor will be the first segment of the planned Alto high-speed rail network. The initial build is expected to span roughly 200 kilometres, with construction targeted to begin in 2029, and a three-month public consultation set to begin in January 2026, according to Transport Canada. Canada The announcement — delivered
12 December 2025
Chevron Stock (CVX) News Today: Analyst Forecasts, 2026 Capex Plans, and Fresh Catalysts Driving Shares (Dec. 12, 2025)

Chevron Stock (CVX) News Today: Analyst Forecasts, 2026 Capex Plans, and Fresh Catalysts Driving Shares (Dec. 12, 2025)

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) is ending the week in the spotlight again—caught between a softer oil-price narrative and a steady drumbeat of company-specific catalysts, including fresh analyst updates, big-ticket LNG investment momentum, and a renewed push into offshore exploration. As of 16:29 UTC on Friday, December 12, 2025, Chevron shares were trading at $150.09, down 0.63 (‑0.42%) on the session, with an intraday range of $149.82–$151.46. Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready roundup of the key Chevron stock news, forecasts, and analyses circulating on 12/12/2025, plus the context that matters for investors heading into 2026. Chevron stock headlines on Dec. 12,
12 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Netflix Deal vs. Paramount’s $30 Tender Offer, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Comes Next (Dec. 12, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Netflix Deal vs. Paramount’s $30 Tender Offer, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Comes Next (Dec. 12, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A shares (Nasdaq: WBD) are trading around the high-$20s on December 12, 2025, after a week that has turned the company into the center of a rare, high-stakes takeover fight—one that could reshape streaming, Hollywood’s studio system, and the U.S. cable-TV endgame. The stock’s direction now depends less on quarterly execution and more on deal odds, regulators, and who blinks first. Reuters+2Reuters+2 The headline driving WBD stock: two rival bids, two very different futures In simple terms, WBD shareholders are staring at two competing storylines: That split—partial vs. full acquisition—is a big reason WBD stock
12 December 2025
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Stock Today: Buyback, Dividend, and Fed Rate Cuts Drive Momentum — Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 12, 2025)

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Stock Today: Buyback, Dividend, and Fed Rate Cuts Drive Momentum — Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 12, 2025)

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. stock (NYSE: RCL) is ending the week in the spotlight after a sharp surge tied to shareholder-return headlines and a supportive macro backdrop for travel names. After closing at $279.70 on Thursday (+7.4%), the stock was trading around $278.74 on Friday (Dec. 12), slightly lower on the day, with an intraday range of $276.92 to $282.57. Finviz The rally has been fueled by a clear catalyst: Royal Caribbean’s new $2 billion share repurchase authorization and a $1.00 quarterly dividend, alongside a market environment that has increasingly rewarded consumer-discretionary and travel stocks after the Federal Reserve’s latest
12 December 2025
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Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C) in Focus on Dec. 12, 2025: JPMorgan Upgrade, New Price Targets, 2026 Outlook—and the Risks Investors Still Watch

Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C) in Focus on Dec. 12, 2025: JPMorgan Upgrade, New Price Targets, 2026 Outlook—and the Risks Investors Still Watch

Citigroup (C) stock is drawing fresh attention on Dec. 12, 2025 after a JPMorgan upgrade and a wave of updated Wall Street price targets. Here’s what’s driving the move, what analysts expect for 2026, and the key catalysts and risks ahead. Citigroup, Inc. stock (NYSE: C) is back in the spotlight Friday, December 12, 2025, after a major Wall Street endorsement reframed the debate around the bank’s multi‑year turnaround. In late trading, Citi shares were around $111.75. The headline catalyst: JPMorgan upgraded Citigroup to “Overweight” from “Neutral”, pointing to a combination of macro tailwinds and Citi-specific execution—particularly on efficiency, “stranded”
12 December 2025
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Broadcom Stock Slides After Q4 Earnings: AI Chip Revenue Set to Double, but Margin Pressure Rattles Investors

Broadcom Stock Slides After Q4 Earnings: AI Chip Revenue Set to Double, but Margin Pressure Rattles Investors

December 12, 2025 — Broadcom’s latest earnings were strong on the surface: record quarterly revenue, a beat on profit, and guidance that topped Wall Street expectations. Yet the market reaction on Friday was unmistakably cautious. Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) sank sharply in early trading as investors homed in on a familiar 2025 concern across the AI hardware boom: fast growth, but at what margin—and how durable is demand when the bills come due? Bloomberg+3Reuters+3Reuters+3 What changed the tone wasn’t the size of Broadcom’s AI business—management highlighted a surge and projected more ahead—but rather the company’s message that profitability could be squeezed
12 December 2025
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Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock News on Dec. 12, 2025: Price Action, Dividend, Buybacks, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Travel Outlook

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock News on Dec. 12, 2025: Price Action, Dividend, Buybacks, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Travel Outlook

Dec. 12, 2025 — Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) common stock is back in focus as investors balance three powerful forces: resilient global travel demand, aggressive shareholder returns (dividends plus buybacks), and a growing set of legal and regulatory pressures facing online travel platforms. BKNG shares traded around the $5,300 level during Friday’s session, with investors continuing to weigh the company’s strong operating momentum against headline risks tied to pricing transparency, competition policy, and customer-acquisition costs. StockAnalysis BKNG stock price today: where Booking Holdings is trading on Dec. 12, 2025 During the Dec. 12 session, BKNG traded in a narrow
12 December 2025
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Linde plc Stock (NASDAQ: LIN) News & Forecast: UBS, Evercore, Jefferies Price Targets Signal 2026 Backlog-Fueled Upside — Dec. 12, 2025

Linde plc Stock (NASDAQ: LIN) News & Forecast: UBS, Evercore, Jefferies Price Targets Signal 2026 Backlog-Fueled Upside — Dec. 12, 2025

December 12, 2025 — Linde plc (NASDAQ: LIN) is back in the spotlight today as a wave of analyst updates hit the tape following a recent investor event and a notable valuation “reset” after weeks of weakness. By late morning, LIN was trading higher on the day (roughly +3%) around the low-to-mid $400s, according to MarketScreener’s real-time estimate feed. MarketScreener Below is a detailed roundup of today’s news, fresh analyst calls, and what the latest forecasts say about Linde’s earnings trajectory, project backlog, and the key risks investors are still debating heading into 2026. What’s driving Linde stock today: a
12 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock on Dec. 12, 2025: BlueBird 6 Launch Date Shifts, Analyst Forecasts Diverge, and the Direct-to-Device Race Intensifies

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock on Dec. 12, 2025: BlueBird 6 Launch Date Shifts, Analyst Forecasts Diverge, and the Direct-to-Device Race Intensifies

December 12, 2025 — AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) is back in the spotlight as investors weigh a pivotal near-term catalyst (the first “next-generation” BlueBird satellite launch) against the realities of execution risk, schedule slips, and a valuation debate that is splitting Wall Street. Below is a comprehensive roundup of today’s (12.12.2025) key news, forecasts, and analyses impacting AST SpaceMobile stock—plus what traders and long-term investors are watching next. ASTS stock price today: sharp volatility as the countdown continues ASTS is trading with outsized volatility on December 12. At the latest available print, AST SpaceMobile shares were around $75.73, down
12 December 2025
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S&P Global (SPGI) Stock News Today: Price, Analyst Forecasts, and AI Partnerships Shaping the Outlook on Dec. 12, 2025

S&P Global (SPGI) Stock News Today: Price, Analyst Forecasts, and AI Partnerships Shaping the Outlook on Dec. 12, 2025

Updated: December 12, 2025 S&P Global Inc. (NYSE: SPGI) stock traded higher in Friday’s session, with shares hovering around $502 as of late morning in the U.S. (intraday), building on a solid prior close. The move comes as investors digest a busy stretch of updates around S&P Global’s AI and cloud strategy, watch the broader market’s tone shift amid “AI bubble” jitters, and recalibrate expectations for 2026 credit conditions—a key demand driver for S&P Global’s ratings franchise. Reuters+2News Release Archive+2 Below is a detailed roundup of the notable SPGI stock news, forecasts, and analysis themes circulating on December 12, 2025,
12 December 2025
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SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

7 February 2026
Bank of America shares rose 2.89% Friday to $56.53, tracking a rally in U.S. financial stocks as the Dow closed above 50,000. The bank will redeem its Series DD preferred stock and related depositary shares on March 10 at $1,000 per share. CEO Brian Moynihan donated 100,000 shares on Feb. 4, a regulatory filing showed. Key U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after delays.
Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

7 February 2026
Oracle shares jumped 4.65% to $142.82 Friday, ending an eight-day slide but remaining down 22% since Jan. 27. The company has set up a $20 billion at-the-market stock program and completed a $25 billion senior notes sale to fund cloud expansion. Oracle’s liabilities stood at $174.5 billion as of Nov. 30, 2025, before the new financing. Investors remain focused on dilution risks and the pace of capacity growth.
ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

7 February 2026
ASML shares rose 3.84% Friday in Amsterdam to 1,193.80 euros, rebounding with global chip stocks after Amazon signaled a sharp increase in AI-related capital spending. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 9 ahead of a 1.60-euro interim payout. ASML’s Nasdaq shares climbed 4.64% to $1,413.01. Despite Friday’s gains, the Amsterdam listing finished the week about 2.5% lower.
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