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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.

Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock: Key News, Catalysts, Forecasts and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock: Key News, Catalysts, Forecasts and Risks to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Eli Lilly stock last traded at $1,076.98 before the holiday break, with after-hours pricing at $1,077.97. Trading resumes Friday amid new U.S. policy moves to expand GLP-1 drug coverage and push prices lower, including a CMS model and TrumpRx pricing plan. Investors are watching for price swings as thinner holiday-week liquidity meets headline risk.
26 December 2025
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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B, BRK.A) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B, BRK.A) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares closed at $500.51 and Class A at $750,763.34 before the holiday break. Investors are watching the stock as U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26, following news that Greg Abel will become CEO on Jan. 1, 2026. The company holds record cash and continues to shift its portfolio, recently adding a stake in Alphabet and reducing Apple exposure.
26 December 2025
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Tesla Stock (TSLA) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Robotaxi Momentum, Delivery Forecasts, and the Regulatory Risks Investors Are Watching

Tesla Stock (TSLA) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Robotaxi Momentum, Delivery Forecasts, and the Regulatory Risks Investors Are Watching

Tesla shares closed at $485.40 on Dec. 24, with investors watching the $500 mark as U.S. markets prepare to reopen Dec. 26. Analysts have trimmed Q4 delivery forecasts to around 415,000–435,000 vehicles, below consensus, citing weaker U.S. demand after EV tax credits ended. Tesla’s estimated U.S. sales dropped 23% year-over-year in November. Regulators are increasing scrutiny of Autopilot and FSD marketing.
25 December 2025
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Minneapolis Update (Dec. 25, 2025): Milkjam Owners Buy Former Young Joni Building as Teen Arrested in Thomas Avenue North Homicide

Minneapolis Update (Dec. 25, 2025): Milkjam Owners Buy Former Young Joni Building as Teen Arrested in Thomas Avenue North Homicide

The former Young Joni restaurant building in Northeast Minneapolis has been sold for $2.6 million to an entity managed by Saed Wadi, co-owner of Milkjam Creamery and World Street Kitchen. Plans for a new restaurant at the site are underway. Separately, police continue investigating a deadly North Minneapolis shooting that ended with a 17-year-old in custody.
25 December 2025
Broadcom (AVGO) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, and Analyst Outlook Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, and Analyst Outlook Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Broadcom shares last traded near $350.22 ahead of the Dec. 26 U.S. market reopen, down from a Dec. 9 peak of $414.61. The company reported Q4 revenue of $18.015 billion, up 28% year over year, and guided Q1 revenue to $19.1 billion, topping consensus. Management warned gross margins may fall as AI revenue grows, citing a potential 100 basis-point decline.
25 December 2025
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Meta Stock (META) Before Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: WhatsApp AI Antitrust Pressure, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 Spending Debate

Meta Stock (META) Before Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: WhatsApp AI Antitrust Pressure, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 Spending Debate

Italy’s antitrust authority ordered Meta to suspend WhatsApp terms that could block rival AI chatbots, citing suspected abuse of dominance. Meta plans to appeal, calling the decision flawed. The stock last traded near $667.55, with regular U.S. trading set to resume Friday after the Christmas break. European regulatory pressure remains a focus for investors.
25 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, AI Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch

Amazon Stock (AMZN) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, AI Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch

Amazon shares closed at $232.38 in a shortened Dec. 24 session, with after-hours quotes near $232.01 and a market cap around $2.45 trillion. Investors are watching AWS growth, AI strategy shifts, and recent leadership changes as markets reopen Friday after the Christmas break. Trading volume was light at 11.4 million shares. The stock sits about 10% below its 52-week high.
25 December 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 after the Christmas break, with Microsoft last trading near $488 and a $3.85 trillion market cap. Investors are watching Microsoft’s heavy AI and cloud spending, with Q1 cloud revenue up 26% to $49 billion and capital expenditures at $34.9 billion. Wall Street remains split on near-term margin pressure versus long-term AI growth. Microsoft 365 Copilot Business for SMBs was recently launched.
25 December 2025
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Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) last traded near $315–$316 in light, pre-holiday volume. The company agreed to buy Intersect Power for $4.75 billion, targeting reliable electricity for AI and data-center growth. Investors are weighing this move alongside ongoing antitrust cases in the U.S. and Europe. GOOG and GOOGL typically trade in close alignment despite different voting rights.
25 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, iPhone Demand Signals, AI “Siri 2.0” Watchpoints, and Key Risks

Apple Stock (AAPL) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, iPhone Demand Signals, AI “Siri 2.0” Watchpoints, and Key Risks

U.S. markets are closed Dec. 25 for Christmas, with trading set to resume Dec. 26. Apple last traded at $273.81, about 5% below its Dec. 3 high, and holds a $4.05 trillion market cap. November data from China showed foreign-branded phone shipments, including iPhones, jumped 128.4% year-over-year. Holiday-adjacent sessions often see thin trading and amplified moves.
25 December 2025
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NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts Ahead of the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts Ahead of the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

NVIDIA heads into Friday’s session after licensing Groq’s AI inference technology and hiring key Groq executives, including founder Jonathan Ross. The company also faces renewed access to the China market for its H200 accelerators amid shifting export policies. NVDA last closed at $188.61, down 0.30% on Dec. 24. Investors await further details on both developments before the bell.
25 December 2025
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US-China Chip Tariffs: Trump Administration Delays New Semiconductor Duties to June 2027 After Section 301 Probe, Testing the Trump–Xi Trade Truce

US-China Chip Tariffs: Trump Administration Delays New Semiconductor Duties to June 2027 After Section 301 Probe, Testing the Trump–Xi Trade Truce

The U.S. has imposed a 0% tariff on Chinese semiconductors, with the rate set to rise after June 23, 2027. The move follows a yearlong USTR investigation and gives companies 18 months to adjust supply chains. China’s Commerce Ministry condemned the decision and warned of possible retaliation. The tariffs target a wide range of semiconductor devices and integrated circuits.
25 December 2025
Pudgy Penguins Lights Up the Las Vegas Sphere for Christmas as PENGU Reacts — Branding vs Technology in Crypto’s 2025 Reality

Pudgy Penguins Lights Up the Las Vegas Sphere for Christmas as PENGU Reacts — Branding vs Technology in Crypto’s 2025 Reality

Pudgy Penguins projected animated characters across the Las Vegas Sphere’s exterior starting December 24, focusing on merchandise rather than NFTs or tokens. The campaign, expected to run seven days and cost up to $600,000, complies with the Sphere’s crypto ad restrictions. The PENGU token rose after the display, despite quiet broader crypto markets. Dogwifhat’s earlier attempt at a Sphere campaign failed to secure a deal.
25 December 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Microsoft shares closed at $488.02 on Dec. 24, about 12% below their 52-week high. The company announced $23 billion in new AI investments, including $17.5 billion in India and over $5 billion in Canada. Microsoft will raise global Microsoft 365 prices in July 2026, with larger hikes for small business plans. U.S. markets reopen Friday after the Christmas holiday.
25 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch

Apple Stock (AAPL) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch

Apple shares last traded at $273.81 on Dec. 24 ahead of Friday’s full U.S. market session, which follows the Christmas closure. New regulatory actions on the App Store in Brazil, Italy, Japan, and the EU have intensified scrutiny of Apple’s Services business. November data showed foreign-branded phone shipments in China more than doubled year over year, boosting sentiment for iPhone demand.
25 December 2025
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NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock: Key News, Catalysts, Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock: Key News, Catalysts, Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

NVIDIA shares traded near $188–$189 in a shortened Dec. 24 session ahead of Friday’s post-holiday open. The company announced a non-exclusive licensing deal with Groq for inference chip technology and will hire key Groq executives. U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 after the Christmas break, with NVIDIA’s $0.01 per share dividend also payable that day.
25 December 2025
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Walt Disney Company (DIS) News Today, Dec. 25, 2025: OpenAI Sora Deal, Streaming Profits, Box Office Surge and 2026 Forecast

Walt Disney Company (DIS) News Today, Dec. 25, 2025: OpenAI Sora Deal, Streaming Profits, Box Office Surge and 2026 Forecast

Disney signed a three-year licensing deal with OpenAI, bringing over 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters to OpenAI’s Sora in exchange for a $1 billion equity investment. Disney’s streaming division has turned an operating profit, and recent box office releases “Zootopia 2” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash” are performing strongly. DIS closed at $114.48 before Christmas; analyst targets cluster in the mid-to-high $130s.
25 December 2025
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Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook: FDA Expansion for da Vinci SP, Wall Street Targets, and What’s Next (Dec. 25, 2025)

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook: FDA Expansion for da Vinci SP, Wall Street Targets, and What’s Next (Dec. 25, 2025)

The FDA cleared expanded indications for Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci SP robotic system on December 10, 2025, adding inguinal hernia repair, cholecystectomy, and appendectomy. ISRG shares closed at $578 on December 24, with Q4 earnings expected in late January. Brian E. Miller will become Head of Digital and AI Strategy on January 1, 2026.
25 December 2025
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Christmas Day Travel Disruptions 2025: Sydney Flight Cancellations, Brisbane Storm Delays and Virgin Australia’s $49 Boxing Day Sale

Christmas Day Travel Disruptions 2025: Sydney Flight Cancellations, Brisbane Storm Delays and Virgin Australia’s $49 Boxing Day Sale

Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne airports reported a combined 38 flight cancellations and 624 delays on Christmas Day, according to FlightAware data. Jetstar recorded the highest number of cancellations, while Virgin Australia faced the most delays. Disruptions affected other carriers including Qantas and Air New Zealand. Virgin Australia is set to launch a Boxing Day fare sale from December 26.
25 December 2025
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  • Olin Stock Pullback Sparks Value Reassessment Amid Mixed Returns
    April 26, 2026, 2:41 AM EDT. Olin (OLN) shares have fallen 7.7% in the past month following robust year-to-date gains of 24.2% and a 26.1% rise over the past year. Despite multi-year declines, recent performance has sparked renewed investor interest in assessing its valuation. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis, which estimates a company's worth based on projected future cash flows discounted to present value, suggests Olin is undervalued by 62.1%, with an intrinsic share value approximated at $70.58. The company's current share price appears to trade significantly below this estimate, signaling potential investment opportunity. The price-to-sales ratio further supports the need to evaluate Olin's valuation considering its revenue generation against investor expectations and market risk.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 26, 2026, 2:41 AM EDT Olin Stock Pullback Sparks Value Reassessment Amid Mixed Returns April 26, 2026, 2:41 AM EDT. Olin (OLN) shares have fallen 7.7% in the past month following robust year-to-date gains of 24.2% and a 26.1% rise over the past year. Despite multi-year declines, recent performance has sparked renewed investor interest in assessing its valuation. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis, which estimates a company's worth based on projected future cash flows discounted to present value, suggests Olin is undervalued by 62.1%, with an intrinsic share value
Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Opening as Profit Worries Bite

Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Opening as Profit Worries Bite

26 April 2026
Lockheed Martin was named among firms awarded up to $3.2 billion for President Trump’s Golden Dome space-based missile interceptor plan, Space Systems Command said. The company reported weaker first-quarter results, with $18 billion in sales and negative free cash flow. Space Force aims to show initial interceptor capability in 2028. Golden Dome’s total cost is projected at $185 billion.
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