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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.

Robinhood Stock (HOOD) Slides on Softer November Volumes: What the Latest Data, Analyst Forecasts, and New Catalysts Mean (Dec. 12, 2025)

Robinhood Stock (HOOD) Slides on Softer November Volumes: What the Latest Data, Analyst Forecasts, and New Catalysts Mean (Dec. 12, 2025)

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) is ending the week in the spotlight after a sharp pullback tied to the company’s latest monthly operating snapshot—and a wave of fresh analyst commentary that’s resetting expectations for 2026. As of 13:12 UTC on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, Robinhood shares traded around $123.38, down about 9% from the prior close, giving the company a market value near $127 billion. The headline reason for the move: November trading activity cooled meaningfully from October, even as customer assets, deposits, and margin balances remain dramatically higher year-over-year. markets.businessinsider.com+1 Below is a complete, publication-ready breakdown of the current
12 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) News Today: EU Parcel Duty, Analyst Price Targets, and AWS AI Outlook for 2026 (Dec. 12, 2025)

Amazon Stock (AMZN) News Today: EU Parcel Duty, Analyst Price Targets, and AWS AI Outlook for 2026 (Dec. 12, 2025)

Amazon.com (AMZN) is hovering around $230 as investors weigh a new EU parcel fee, AI-spending jitters across Big Tech, and bullish analyst targets near $284–$295. Here’s what’s driving the stock on Dec. 12, 2025. By Staff Writer | Published: Dec. 12, 2025 Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is back in the spotlight Friday as a mix of regulatory headlines in Europe, rate-driven market sentiment, and fresh analyst outlooks for 2026 collide at a critical moment for megacap tech. Shares have been modestly higher year-to-date (about +5% in 2025), but Amazon has also spent much of the last month consolidating after a
12 December 2025
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AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): AI “Bubble” Jitters Hit Chipmakers as Analysts Keep a Bullish Tilt on Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD)

AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): AI “Bubble” Jitters Hit Chipmakers as Analysts Keep a Bullish Tilt on Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD)

Published: December 12, 2025 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) is navigating a familiar 2025 storyline: powerful long-term AI demand signals competing with short-term swings in investor sentiment. As of the latest available quote on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, AMD traded around $221.43. The key question for AMD investors today isn’t whether AI infrastructure will keep growing—most evidence suggests it will—but how quickly that growth converts into durable profits amid intense competition, shifting cloud spending patterns, and evolving U.S.–China export policy. And on Dec. 12, the market’s mood is being shaped less by AMD-specific headlines and more by the broader
12 December 2025
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Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Navy ShipOS Deal, Lawsuit Escalation, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Navy ShipOS Deal, Lawsuit Escalation, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Palantir stock (PLTR) is in focus on Dec. 12, 2025 as a major U.S. Navy contract, a new lawsuit escalation, and lofty valuation debates collide with 2026 forecasts. Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) is back at the center of the AI-and-defense investing narrative on Friday, December 12, 2025—and not just because of price action. A fresh wave of headlines is landing at the same time: a high-profile legal escalation involving AI startup Percepta, the U.S. Navy’s “ShipOS” program tied to a contract value of up to $448 million, and a broader market debate about whether the AI trade is overheating after
12 December 2025
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Meta (META) Stock News Today: Analyst Targets, AI Spending Debate and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Meta (META) Stock News Today: Analyst Targets, AI Spending Debate and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Meta Platforms stock is in focus on Dec. 12, 2025 as investors weigh heavy AI spending, fresh analyst forecasts, and a busy slate of regulatory and product catalysts. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) is ending the week with the market asking the same question it’s asking across Big Tech: When do the massive AI investments translate into durable margin expansion—and how much volatility will investors tolerate until then? As of the latest available quotes, Meta shares were last at $652.71 at the prior close (Dec. 11), with pre-market indications around $647.66 early Friday (Dec. 12). StockAnalysis The stock remains well
12 December 2025
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Alphabet (GOOG) Stock Today: Google Class C Shares Face AI Rival Pressure, New Antitrust Risks, and a Waymo Recall — What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

Alphabet (GOOG) Stock Today: Google Class C Shares Face AI Rival Pressure, New Antitrust Risks, and a Waymo Recall — What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

Alphabet Inc.’s Class C stock (NASDAQ: GOOG) is under the microscope on December 12, 2025, as investors weigh a fast-moving mix of AI competition, regulatory headlines in the EU and U.S., and Waymo safety scrutiny—all against the backdrop of a market that’s turning more selective about the payoff timeline for Big Tech’s AI spending. Reuters+4MarketWatch+4Investing.com+4 GOOG closed at $313.70 on Dec. 11 after swinging between roughly $309.88 and $321.99, and it was indicated modestly higher in premarket trading early Dec. 12 (delayed quote) as traders digested fresh headlines. StockAnalysis+2MarketWatch+2 Key takeaways driving GOOG right now What GOOG actually is: Alphabet’s
12 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) News Today: Epic Games App Store Ruling, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Apple Stock (AAPL) News Today: Epic Games App Store Ruling, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock is in focus on Friday, December 12, 2025, as investors digest a major U.S. appeals-court decision in the long-running Epic Games dispute—plus a fresh wave of Wall Street forecasts tied to iPhone 17 demand and Apple’s still-evolving AI narrative heading into 2026. Reuters+1 Apple stock price today: where AAPL is trading on Dec. 12, 2025 Apple shares finished the latest regular session (Thursday, Dec. 11) at $278.03, and were indicated slightly lower in early extended trading (around $277.10 at 8:00 a.m. ET). MarketBeat For context, AAPL has recently traded near its highs: data shows a
12 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Today: GPT-5.2 Copilot Rollout, New Legal Headwinds, and Wall Street Targets — Dec. 12, 2025

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Today: GPT-5.2 Copilot Rollout, New Legal Headwinds, and Wall Street Targets — Dec. 12, 2025

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 12, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh wave of AI product momentum against rising regulatory and legal scrutiny across cloud computing and generative AI. The stock is also navigating a market backdrop where “AI trade” jitters—sparked by chip and cloud peers—are keeping a lid on near-term sentiment even as long-term forecasts remain upbeat. Key takeaways for Microsoft stock watchers (Dec. 12, 2025) Microsoft stock price check: where MSFT stands heading into Dec. 12 Microsoft shares most recently closed at $483.47 (up about 1.03%) and indicated $481.58 in pre-market
12 December 2025
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Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Slides After Q4 Earnings: $73B AI Backlog, Margin Outlook, Dividend Hike, and Analyst Price Targets (Dec. 12, 2025)

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Slides After Q4 Earnings: $73B AI Backlog, Margin Outlook, Dividend Hike, and Analyst Price Targets (Dec. 12, 2025)

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) stock is under the microscope on Friday, December 12, 2025, after the chip-and-software giant reported fiscal fourth-quarter results and issued a strong next-quarter revenue outlook—yet warned investors that profit margins are likely to dip as AI-related business becomes a bigger part of the mix. Reuters+1 As of 12:44 UTC on Dec. 12, Broadcom shares were trading around $406.37, down about 1.5% versus the prior close—after a sharper post-earnings move that pressured the broader AI trade in premarket action. Reuters Below is a comprehensive roundup of today’s key AVGO stock news, forecasts, and analyst takes—including what Broadcom
12 December 2025
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Oracle Stock (ORCL) Volatility Spikes After Earnings: AI Capex Surge, Debt Questions, and Updated Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 12, 2025

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Volatility Spikes After Earnings: AI Capex Surge, Debt Questions, and Updated Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 12, 2025

December 12, 2025 — Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) is at the center of today’s market conversation after a sharp post-earnings selloff reignited a bigger debate: how much AI infrastructure spending is “strategic investment,” and how much is starting to look like a balance-sheet stress test. The headlines are dramatic—Oracle’s shares fell hard after the company’s latest outlook and spending plans surprised investors, and credit markets reacted quickly. But under the surface, the story is more nuanced: Oracle is posting rapid cloud growth and an eye-popping backlog, while simultaneously asking shareholders to tolerate a massive acceleration in capital expenditure that could
12 December 2025
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Tesla Stock News, Forecasts & Analyst Outlook (TSLA) — What to Know on December 12, 2025

Tesla Stock News, Forecasts & Analyst Outlook (TSLA) — What to Know on December 12, 2025

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock is trading around $447 on Friday, December 12, 2025, down about 1% from the previous close as investors weigh a fresh demand warning in the U.S. against continued enthusiasm for Tesla’s autonomy and “AI platform” narrative. Today’s Tesla story is a familiar one: vehicle demand is softening in key markets, but robotaxi and full self-driving headlines keep the long-term bull case alive, leaving Wall Street forecasts widely split. Tesla stock price today: TSLA wobbles as investors digest demand data TSLA is changing hands near $446–$447 in early Friday trading (as of the latest available quote),
12 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): NVDA Holds Near $181 as AI “Bubble” Fears Collide With Blackwell Growth Forecasts

NVIDIA Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): NVDA Holds Near $181 as AI “Bubble” Fears Collide With Blackwell Growth Forecasts

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is ending the week with investors pulled in two directions: near-term jitters around the pace and profitability of AI infrastructure spending, and longer-term optimism that NVIDIA’s Blackwell-driven product cycle can restart the stock’s momentum in 2026. As of Dec. 12, 2025 (midday UTC), NVDA traded around $180.93, down about 1.6% on the session. Meanwhile, multiple market narratives are hitting the tape at once—Oracle’s cloud outlook shock, Broadcom’s margin warning, and renewed U.S.–China export scrutiny—making NVIDIA stock a real-time referendum on “AI trade” sentiment. Below is a full roundup of today’s (12/12/2025) key news, forecasts, and analyst
12 December 2025
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Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock After Hours on December 11, 2025 – What to Know Before the December 12 Open

Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock After Hours on December 11, 2025 – What to Know Before the December 12 Open

PG Stock Snapshot: How Shares Traded on December 11, 2025 Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE: PG) ended Thursday, December 11, 2025, with a modest but important rebound after a bruising start to the month. PG is still trading uncomfortably close to its recent lows. Over the last few sessions, the stock has hovered just above a 52‑week low near $138.14, well below its high around $179.99, putting it firmly in “pulled back blue-chip” territory. Stock Invest+1 On December 11, broader consumer stocks had a relatively calm day, with MarketWatch noting that peers like Newell Brands and Clorox also posted
12 December 2025
Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) After Hours: What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) After Hours: What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) ended Thursday’s regular session essentially flat, then edged higher in after-hours trading as investors weighed a drop in crude prices, fresh analyst price-target changes, and new evidence that U.S. shale’s “engine room” (the Permian Basin) may be approaching a peak—without necessarily falling off a cliff. Below is a detailed after-the-bell recap for Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, and a practical checklist of what traders and long-term investors will be watching before Friday’s market open (Dec. 12, 2025). XOM after the bell (Dec. 11): Price action and what it signals Exxon stock closed at $119.54 in regular
12 December 2025
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Bank of America (BAC) Stock After Hours: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 12, 2025 Market Open

Bank of America (BAC) Stock After Hours: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 12, 2025 Market Open

(SEO): Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) closed near a 52-week high on Dec. 11, 2025. Here’s what moved the stock after the bell, the latest headlines and analyst targets, and the key catalysts to watch before the Dec. 12 market open. Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) ended Thursday, December 11, 2025, higher as U.S. equities pushed to record closes and investors rotated into value and financials. In extended trading after the bell, BAC was little changed, signaling that the day’s major catalysts were already largely priced in—at least for now. Google+1 Below is a detailed roundup of what happened after
12 December 2025
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Uber Stock (UBER) on December 11, 2025: After‑Hours Move, EV Backlash and What to Watch Before the December 12 Open

Uber Stock (UBER) on December 11, 2025: After‑Hours Move, EV Backlash and What to Watch Before the December 12 Open

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) snapped a two‑day slide on Thursday, December 11, 2025, closing higher and holding those gains in after‑hours trading. The rebound came even as the company faces mounting criticism over its EV strategy, new regulatory challenges in New York City, and ongoing political scrutiny in Europe. Here’s a complete rundown of how UBER traded after the bell, the biggest headlines from December 11, and the key levels and storylines to monitor before the U.S. stock market opens on Friday, December 12. Uber stock after the bell on December 11, 2025 From a longer‑term lens, Uber now
12 December 2025
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Costco Stock After Q1 2026 Earnings: How COST Is Trading After the Bell on December 11, 2025 – and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on December 12

Costco Stock After Q1 2026 Earnings: How COST Is Trading After the Bell on December 11, 2025 – and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on December 12

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) reported fiscal first‑quarter 2026 results after the closing bell on Thursday, December 11, 2025, delivering a clean earnings beat on both revenue and earnings per share. Yet the immediate reaction in Costco’s stock price has been surprisingly muted, with after-hours moves measured in fractions of a percent rather than big swings – despite high expectations and intense pre‑earnings speculation about margins and a possible special dividend. GlobeNewswire+2Investing.com+2 As investors head into the Friday, December 12 session, the key question isn’t whether Costco performed well – it clearly did – but whether that performance is enough
12 December 2025
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Carvana (CVNA) After‑Hours Stock Update for December 11, 2025: S&P 500 Inclusion, Analyst Upgrades and What to Watch Before the December 12 Open

Carvana (CVNA) After‑Hours Stock Update for December 11, 2025: S&P 500 Inclusion, Analyst Upgrades and What to Watch Before the December 12 Open

Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) went into Thursday’s after‑hours session sitting just under fresh record highs, as the online used‑car retailer continues one of the most dramatic rallies on Wall Street ahead of its upcoming S&P 500 debut. The stock finished the regular session on December 11, 2025 at about $472.73, up roughly 1.1% on the day, after trading between $462.50 and $475.00 on volume a little above 4.1 million shares. In early after‑hours trading, Carvana edged higher again to around $473.26, leaving the company with a market value in the $100+ billion range and brushing its 52‑week high of $475.00.
12 December 2025
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Goldman Sachs Stock Near Record High After Fed Cut: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 12, 2025

Goldman Sachs Stock Near Record High After Fed Cut: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 12, 2025

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) ended the December 11, 2025 session just shy of a fresh all‑time closing high, extending one of the strongest rallies among big U.S. banks this year. The move came on the same day the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both closed at record levels, propelled in part by Goldman’s advance, after the Federal Reserve delivered another interest‑rate cut. With GS now trading well above Wall Street’s average price target and after‑hours quotes edging higher, investors heading into the next session on Friday, December 12, 2025 are asking a simple question: is this
12 December 2025
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Salesforce (CRM) After-Hours on December 11, 2025: AI Contracts, Price Hikes and Analyst Targets to Watch Before the December 12 Open

Salesforce (CRM) After-Hours on December 11, 2025: AI Contracts, Price Hikes and Analyst Targets to Watch Before the December 12 Open

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE: CRM) ended Thursday, December 11, 2025 with a quiet share price but loud headlines, as investors digested new government AI deals, price hikes on data-heavy apps, and another round of bullish analyst forecasts ahead of Friday’s U.S. market open on December 12. During regular trading, Salesforce stock slipped about 0.7% to roughly $262.35, after moving between about $261 and $267 on the day. After-hours trading left the stock essentially flat, hovering just above $262, signalling consolidation rather than a fresh breakout or breakdown. StockAnalysis At the same time, multiple research houses and valuation platforms now argue that
12 December 2025
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Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
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