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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.

Costco Stock (COST) Outlook on Dec. 23, 2025: Earnings Beat, Holiday Spending Signals, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Costco Stock (COST) Outlook on Dec. 23, 2025: Earnings Beat, Holiday Spending Signals, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Costco shares traded near $853 on Dec. 23, close to a 52-week low despite strong Q1 fiscal 2026 results. The company reported $67.3 billion in total revenue and $2 billion in net income for the quarter ended Nov. 23. Comparable sales rose 6.4%. Investors remain focused on valuation and membership trends as the stock pulls back from last year’s highs.
23 December 2025
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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) Stock Today: CES 2026 Catalyst, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 23, 2025)

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) Stock Today: CES 2026 Catalyst, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 23, 2025)

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 6.5% to $30.09 by 11:37 a.m. ET Tuesday, reversing a 19.7% surge the previous session after announcing plans to showcase commercial quantum technology at CES 2026. Trading volume spiked, with shares swinging between $31.98 and $29.85. The company will present its annealing quantum tech and hybrid solvers at the January event in Las Vegas.
23 December 2025
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Robinhood (HOOD) Stock News Today, Dec. 23, 2025: Prediction Markets Expansion, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock News Today, Dec. 23, 2025: Prediction Markets Expansion, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

Robinhood shares fell about 2%–3% to $119 on December 23, tracking declines in crypto-related stocks after Bitcoin dropped 3%. The company is expanding into sports-focused event contracts, resembling betting products but regulated as derivatives. Retail trading volumes remain at record highs, with inflows up 53% year-over-year, according to J.P. Morgan.
23 December 2025
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GE Aerospace Stock (NYSE: GE) Hits New Highs on Jet-Engine Demand, New Orders, and 2026 Earnings Focus

GE Aerospace Stock (NYSE: GE) Hits New Highs on Jet-Engine Demand, New Orders, and 2026 Earnings Focus

GE Aerospace stock hit fresh highs near $317.58 on December 23, 2025, after opening at $314.97. Shares extended gains from the previous session, when GE closed at $314.73, up 2.45% with above-average volume. The rally follows strong quarterly results, raised guidance, and continued demand for commercial and defense engines. Trading volume remained elevated as the stock outperformed peers.
23 December 2025
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Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) Stock News on Dec. 23, 2025: $24.55 Take-Private Deal, Go‑Shop Window, Analyst Reactions, and What Investors Should Watch

Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) Stock News on Dec. 23, 2025: $24.55 Take-Private Deal, Go‑Shop Window, Analyst Reactions, and What Investors Should Watch

Clearwater Analytics shares traded at $24.06 on December 23, just below the $24.55-per-share cash buyout price set in an $8.4 billion take-private deal led by Permira and Warburg Pincus. The agreement includes a go-shop period through January 23, 2026, allowing Clearwater to seek higher offers.
23 December 2025
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Walmart Stock (WMT) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Catalysts as Legal Headlines Pressure Shares (Dec. 23, 2025)

Walmart Stock (WMT) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Catalysts as Legal Headlines Pressure Shares (Dec. 23, 2025)

Walmart shares fell 1.06% to $111.41 Tuesday amid new legal and regulatory scrutiny tied to recalled ByHeart infant formula and an infant botulism outbreak. The FDA said recalled formula was found for sale at Walmart stores after recall notices, and Bloomberg Law reported Walmart may be added as a defendant in related lawsuits. Investors also weighed ongoing price-fixing allegations and debate over the stock’s high valuation.
23 December 2025
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UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock News Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Audits, Washington Policy Pressure, and Analyst Price Targets

UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock News Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Audits, Washington Policy Pressure, and Analyst Price Targets

UnitedHealth Group traded near $325 Tuesday, little changed as investors assessed new operational reforms and ongoing federal scrutiny. The company released initial findings from external audits and outlined a 23-point action plan targeting Medicare Advantage billing and internal processes. CEO Stephen Hemsley said most reforms should be completed by end-2025, with all done by Q1 2026.
23 December 2025
JPMorgan Chase Stock (NYSE: JPM) News Today: Record Highs, Crypto Trading Reports, 2026 Expense Outlook and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

JPMorgan Chase Stock (NYSE: JPM) News Today: Record Highs, Crypto Trading Reports, 2026 Expense Outlook and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

JPMorgan Chase stock traded near record highs in the mid-$320s on Dec. 23, 2025, after closing at $323.09 the previous session. The rally follows reports the bank is exploring crypto trading for institutional clients and comes amid rising Treasury yields after U.S. GDP growth topped forecasts. JPM shares are up more than 30% year-to-date.
23 December 2025
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Natural Gas Stocks and Storage Surge Into the Spotlight: Record LNG Demand, Weather Whiplash, and 2026 Price Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Natural Gas Stocks and Storage Surge Into the Spotlight: Record LNG Demand, Weather Whiplash, and 2026 Price Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

U.S. LNG export demand hit record highs in late December, pushing natural gas prices up even as forecasts for mild weather and near-record Lower 48 production capped gains. Working gas in storage stood at 3,579 Bcf for the week ending Dec. 12, 0.9% above the five-year average. The next EIA storage report is delayed to Dec. 29 due to the holiday. Total U.S. gas demand is projected to ease if warm conditions persist.
23 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet and China’s AI Surge Reshape the 2026 Playbook (Dec. 23, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet and China’s AI Surge Reshape the 2026 Playbook (Dec. 23, 2025)

Nvidia is set to resume H200 AI chip shipments to China by mid-February 2026 after U.S. policy shifts, while AMD’s China-compliant accelerators draw interest from Chinese cloud firms. Alphabet agreed to buy data-center developer Intersect for $4.75 billion. ByteDance plans about $23 billion in AI infrastructure spending next year. Investors are rotating attention to Chinese AI stocks amid concerns over high U.S. valuations.
23 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today at 10:46 UTC (Dec 23, 2025): BTC Trades Near $87K as ETF Outflows, Thin Holiday Liquidity and Record Options Expiry Shape the Market

Bitcoin Price Today at 10:46 UTC (Dec 23, 2025): BTC Trades Near $87K as ETF Outflows, Thin Holiday Liquidity and Record Options Expiry Shape the Market

Bitcoin traded near $87,400 at 10:46 UTC on December 23, down about 2% in 24 hours after failing to hold above $90,000. U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $142 million in net outflows Monday, marking a third straight day of withdrawals. Liquidity remains thin ahead of a record options expiration set for December 26.
23 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 10:45 ET): Spot Gold Near $4,468 After Record $4,497 — Forecasts Eye $5,000

Gold Price Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 10:45 ET): Spot Gold Near $4,468 After Record $4,497 — Forecasts Eye $5,000

Gold hit a record $4,497.55 per ounce Tuesday before easing to around $4,468 by 10:45 a.m. ET, according to spot feeds. The metal’s rally paused as stronger U.S. economic data lifted the dollar, prompting some investors to trim positions. Intraday trading ranged from $4,431 to $4,498. COMEX gold futures saw heavy volume and rising open interest.
23 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 10:45 a.m. ET): S&P 500 Near Records After GDP Surprise as Yields Rise and Consumer Confidence Slips

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 10:45 a.m. ET): S&P 500 Near Records After GDP Surprise as Yields Rise and Consumer Confidence Slips

U.S. GDP grew at a 4.3% annual rate in Q3, up from 3.8%, as delayed data showed stronger consumer and government spending. The S&P 500 hovered near 6,884 late Tuesday morning, little changed, while Treasury yields rose and the VIX stayed near 14. Inflation measures also climbed, with the PCE price index up 2.8%. Trading remained subdued ahead of the holiday break.
23 December 2025
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