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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.

AMD Stock News and Forecast (Dec. 20, 2025): What’s Driving Advanced Micro Devices Shares, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 Catalysts

AMD Stock News and Forecast (Dec. 20, 2025): What’s Driving Advanced Micro Devices Shares, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 Catalysts

AMD shares jumped 6.15% to close at $213.43 on Friday, December 19, with trading volume near 58 million. The rally followed news that AMD CEO Lisa Su met with China’s Commerce Minister in Beijing on December 18 to discuss business cooperation, as investors monitor AI demand and U.S. export controls affecting China sales.
20 December 2025
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Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) News on 20.12.2025: Cloud’s $10B Palo Alto Deal, AI Chip Push, and Wall Street Forecasts

Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) News on 20.12.2025: Cloud’s $10B Palo Alto Deal, AI Chip Push, and Wall Street Forecasts

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) closed Friday, Dec. 19, at $308.61, up 1.60%, with trading volume above average. The stock remains near its 52-week high of $328.67, set in late November. Alphabet’s market value stands near $3.7 trillion. Google Cloud’s expanded security partnership with Palo Alto Networks, valued at nearly $10 billion, marked the week’s biggest catalyst.
20 December 2025
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Palantir (PLTR) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Price Action, U.S. Navy ShipOS Catalyst, Chain Reaction With Nvidia, and Wall Street Forecasts

Palantir (PLTR) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Price Action, U.S. Navy ShipOS Catalyst, Chain Reaction With Nvidia, and Wall Street Forecasts

Palantir Technologies closed at $193.38 on Dec. 19, up 4.18%, putting shares just 6.8% below their 52-week high. The move follows news of a $448 million U.S. Navy contract and new AI partnerships, as well as a multi-year renewal with France’s DGSI. Palantir’s stock is now more than triple its 52-week low.
20 December 2025
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Micron Technology Stock (MU) in Focus on Dec. 20, 2025: Record Results, Explosive Q2 Guidance, and the AI Memory “Supercycle” Debate

Micron Technology Stock (MU) in Focus on Dec. 20, 2025: Record Results, Explosive Q2 Guidance, and the AI Memory “Supercycle” Debate

Micron Technology shares closed at $265.92 Friday, up 7%, after posting record fiscal Q1 2026 results and raising its Q2 outlook on strong AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory. Revenue reached $13.64 billion with GAAP net income of $5.24 billion. Cloud memory led business unit growth. Investors responded to the company’s guidance and its role in AI infrastructure.
20 December 2025
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Meta Platforms (META) Stock News on Dec. 20, 2025: AI Video Push, EU Scrutiny, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News on Dec. 20, 2025: AI Video Push, EU Scrutiny, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Meta shares closed at $658.77 on Dec. 19, down 0.85%, with after-hours trading near $661.83. The stock remains about 19% below its 52-week high, as analysts cite capital spending and regulatory risks. Meta is accelerating AI product development, with new models planned for 2026. Analyst consensus stays positive, with RBC maintaining an $810 price target.
20 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Azure Growth, AI Capex Shockwaves, and Fresh Regulatory Risks

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Azure Growth, AI Capex Shockwaves, and Fresh Regulatory Risks

Microsoft shares closed at $485.92 on Dec. 19, 2025, valuing the company at about $3.85 trillion. Fiscal Q1 2026 revenue rose 18% to $77.7 billion, with Microsoft Cloud up 26%. Losses tied to OpenAI investments cut net income by $3.1 billion for the quarter. Regulatory scrutiny and soaring AI infrastructure costs remain in focus.
20 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets for Dec. 20, 2025: AI Roadmap, iPhone 17 Demand and App Store Regulation in Focus

Apple Stock (AAPL) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets for Dec. 20, 2025: AI Roadmap, iPhone 17 Demand and App Store Regulation in Focus

Apple closed Dec. 19 at $273.67, near its record high, with a market cap around $4.04 trillion. Shares edged lower after hours. Investors are focused on strong iPhone 17 demand and whether Apple’s push into “Apple Intelligence” can drive upgrades in 2026 without hurting its high-margin Services business. Next earnings are expected Jan. 29.
20 December 2025
NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Intel Deal Cleared, China Chip Review Looms, and Wall Street Sees Upside

NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Intel Deal Cleared, China Chip Review Looms, and Wall Street Sees Upside

Nvidia shares closed near $180.99 on Dec. 20, 2025, after reports that the Trump administration may allow H200 AI chip exports to China, pending an interagency review. The Commerce Department has sent license applications to State, Energy, and Defense for a 30-day review, with the final decision resting with the president. The move faces criticism from China hawks over national security concerns.
20 December 2025
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before Monday’s Market Open

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before Monday’s Market Open

Vertex Pharmaceuticals closed up 1.97% at $456.20 Friday, ending a three-day slide on volume of about 5.56 million shares, far above its 50-day average. After-hours trading was quiet, with the stock quoted near $456.49 as of 7:40 p.m. ET. No major company news drove the move; trading reflected broad market gains and heavy year-end positioning.
20 December 2025
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Linde (LIN) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 19, 2025: After-Hours Move, Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Linde (LIN) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 19, 2025: After-Hours Move, Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Linde plc closed at $421.43 on December 19, up 0.58%, and edged higher to $422.45 in after-hours trading. Volume reached about 6 million shares, nearly double its average. No new company news was posted; trading reflected broader market positioning and options expiration. Linde remains about 13% below its 52-week high.
20 December 2025
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MCE Holdings Outlook: Perodua QV-E Battery Leasing Raises Near‑Term Questions, but New Revenue Streams Point to Stronger Quarters

MCE Holdings Outlook: Perodua QV-E Battery Leasing Raises Near‑Term Questions, but New Revenue Streams Point to Stronger Quarters

Perodua expanded QV-E EV bookings from nine to 34 outlets across Peninsular Malaysia on 19 December 2025, responding to buyer feedback and aiming to ease adoption of its new battery leasing model. MCE Holdings’ shares fell from RM1.91 in October to RM1.56 amid market caution over early EV uptake, despite analysts citing new revenue streams and Perodua’s EV platform as long-term positives.
20 December 2025
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PepsiCo Stock (PEP) After Hours: Shares Dip After the Dec. 19, 2025 Close — Key News, Fresh Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Session

PepsiCo Stock (PEP) After Hours: Shares Dip After the Dec. 19, 2025 Close — Key News, Fresh Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Session

PepsiCo shares closed at $148.16 on Friday, down 0.81%, and slipped further to about $148.00 in after-hours trading, even as major indexes rose. The move came on heavy “triple witching” volume. Bank of America raised its price target for PepsiCo to $164 but kept a Neutral rating, citing questions about consumer demand in 2026.
20 December 2025
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Coinbase Stock (COIN) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Lawsuits, Stablecoin Deals and Bitcoin Moves to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Coinbase Stock (COIN) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Lawsuits, Stablecoin Deals and Bitcoin Moves to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Coinbase closed Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at $245.12, up 2.47%, with about 10.61 million shares traded, then edged to $245.78 after hours. The move followed a volatile week tied to Bitcoin’s rebound and news that Coinbase filed federal lawsuits against Connecticut, Michigan, and Illinois over regulation of prediction markets. The company plans to launch CFTC-regulated event contracts in January 2026.
20 December 2025
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Carnival (CCL) Stock Surges After Earnings, Dividend Return and NYSE-Only Listing Plan — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Carnival (CCL) Stock Surges After Earnings, Dividend Return and NYSE-Only Listing Plan — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Carnival Corporation shares closed up 9.81% at $31.12 on December 19, 2025, after reporting record annual revenue of $26.6 billion and reinstating its quarterly dividend at $0.15 per share. The company also announced plans to unify its dual-listed structure and exit the London Stock Exchange. Trading volume topped 84 million shares. After-hours trading was flat near $31.13.
20 December 2025
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Sandisk (SNDK) Stock After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: What’s Driving the Move and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Sandisk (SNDK) Stock After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: What’s Driving the Move and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Sandisk shares closed Friday up 8.27% at $237.61, then gained another 0.75% to $239.39 in after-hours trading on volume of 1.43 million shares. The stock swung between $221.00 and $243.71 during the session. Activity tracked sector momentum after Micron’s earnings and coincided with Quadruple Witching options expiry. U.S. markets reopen Monday, Dec. 22.
20 December 2025
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