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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.

Hong Kong Targets 2026 Licensing Law for Crypto Dealers and Custodians as Insurers Face New Capital Charges

Hong Kong Targets 2026 Licensing Law for Crypto Dealers and Custodians as Insurers Face New Capital Charges

Hong Kong regulators confirmed new legislative proposals to require mandatory licensing for virtual asset dealers and custodians by 2026. A separate consultation opened on rules for crypto advisory and management services. The insurance regulator is also considering a capital framework allowing insurers to hold crypto under strict conditions. The moves expand oversight as the city seeks to attract institutional players to its digital asset market.
25 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) News and 2026 Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: Record FY2025, China Export Curbs, Dividend, and Wall Street Forecasts

Applied Materials (AMAT) News and 2026 Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: Record FY2025, China Export Curbs, Dividend, and Wall Street Forecasts

Applied Materials closed fiscal 2025 with record revenue of $28.37 billion, up 4% year over year, and annual GAAP EPS of $8.66. Shares last traded at $260.78 on Dec. 24 before U.S. markets shut for Christmas. Q4 revenue fell 3% to $6.80 billion, and the company guided Q1 FY2026 revenue to $6.85 billion plus or minus $0.5 billion. Investors are weighing export controls and new dividend news ahead of 2026.
25 December 2025
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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) News and Stock Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: FDA Clears Volt PFA, FreeStyle Libre Alert Persists, Exact Sciences Deal Looms

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) News and Stock Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: FDA Clears Volt PFA, FreeStyle Libre Alert Persists, Exact Sciences Deal Looms

Abbott Laboratories received FDA approval for its Volt Pulsed Field Ablation system to treat atrial fibrillation, entering a competitive U.S. market. The company also announced a planned $23 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences and addressed an FDA alert on certain FreeStyle Libre sensors. Abbott shares last closed in the mid-$120s before the Christmas holiday.
25 December 2025
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) Stock Outlook: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 25, 2025)

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) Stock Outlook: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 25, 2025)

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares last traded in the high-$570s on December 24, with short interest down to 5.10 million shares, or 1.35% of float. New SEC filings show Hunter Perkins Capital Management and DAVENPORT & Co LLC increased their stakes in Q3. Analyst consensus lists a “Moderate Buy” with a $616.60 average 12-month target. U.S. markets are closed for Christmas Day.
25 December 2025
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Shopify (SHOP) News Today: Institutional Buying, Analyst Forecasts, and AI “Agentic Storefronts” Shape the 2026 Outlook

Shopify (SHOP) News Today: Institutional Buying, Analyst Forecasts, and AI “Agentic Storefronts” Shape the 2026 Outlook

Shopify closed at $169.45 on NASDAQ December 24, near multi-month highs and up 57.6% year-to-date. SEC filings show Norden Group LLC increased its stake by 126% in Q3, while Milestone Asset Management LLC raised its position by 195%. Institutional ownership stands at about 69.3%. Analyst targets cluster in the high $170s, with ratings split between “Hold” and “Buy.”
25 December 2025
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McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) News on Dec. 25, 2025: Christmas Day Hours, 2026 Value Rules, and Wall Street Forecasts

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) News on Dec. 25, 2025: Christmas Day Hours, 2026 Value Rules, and Wall Street Forecasts

Many McDonald’s restaurants are open on Christmas Day 2025, but hours vary by location and are set by franchisees. The company will implement new global franchising standards on January 1, 2026, aimed at tightening value delivery across its system. Franchisees will retain pricing control, but McDonald’s will evaluate value outcomes more closely. Analyst price targets for the stock remain in the low-to-mid $300s.
25 December 2025
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AppLovin (APP) Stock News and Forecast on Dec. 25, 2025: AI Ad-Tech Momentum, Rising Price Targets, and the 2026 Catalysts Analysts Are Watching

AppLovin (APP) Stock News and Forecast on Dec. 25, 2025: AI Ad-Tech Momentum, Rising Price Targets, and the 2026 Catalysts Analysts Are Watching

AppLovin shares closed at $727.50 on Dec. 24, near 52-week highs, with U.S. markets shut for Christmas. MarketBeat flagged new institutional buying, while Trefis set a bullish price target of $945 but noted high valuation risks. ChartMill highlighted a potential technical breakout. The stock has surged in 2025, outpacing peers and drawing debate over its premium.
25 December 2025
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Salesforce (CRM) on Dec. 25, 2025: Agentforce Momentum, AI Trust Guardrails, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Salesforce (CRM) on Dec. 25, 2025: Agentforce Momentum, AI Trust Guardrails, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Salesforce shares closed at about $265 on Dec. 24, with U.S. markets shut for Christmas. Debate on Dec. 25 centers on Salesforce’s push for more controlled, deterministic AI agents in its Agentforce platform, especially for regulated workflows. The company recently raised its FY26 revenue guidance to up to $41.55 billion, citing rapid growth in AI-driven recurring revenue.
25 December 2025
Wells Fargo (WFC) News on Dec. 25, 2025: Options Clearing Expansion, Investment Banking Push, and 2026 Outlook After Asset Cap Lift

Wells Fargo (WFC) News on Dec. 25, 2025: Options Clearing Expansion, Investment Banking Push, and 2026 Outlook After Asset Cap Lift

Wells Fargo expanded into options clearing in late December, moving further into a business dominated by major Wall Street firms. The bank also increased investment banking hires and signaled more job cuts for 2026. Its investment arm forecasts Fed rate cuts and higher equity targets next year. The moves follow the lifting of Wells Fargo’s growth cap earlier in 2025.
25 December 2025
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The Coca-Cola Company (KO) News, Forecasts and Analysis on Dec. 25, 2025: CEO Transition, Costa Coffee Talks, and 2026 Outlook

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) News, Forecasts and Analysis on Dec. 25, 2025: CEO Transition, Costa Coffee Talks, and 2026 Outlook

Coca-Cola announced COO Henrique Braun will become CEO on March 31, 2026, succeeding James Quincey, who will become executive chairman. New analysis published December 25 highlights ongoing debate over KO’s valuation, with the stock trading near $70 and mixed signals from cash-flow and earnings-based metrics. Investors are watching Zero Sugar sales momentum and potential portfolio changes as the company enters 2026.
25 December 2025
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Chevron Corporation (CVX) News and Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: $18–$19B 2026 Capex, Hess-Guyana Growth, LNG Expansion, and Oil-Price Headwinds

Chevron Corporation (CVX) News and Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: $18–$19B 2026 Capex, Hess-Guyana Growth, LNG Expansion, and Oil-Price Headwinds

Chevron set its 2026 capital spending at $18–19 billion, aiming for efficiency and higher returns after the Hess acquisition. About $17 billion will go to upstream projects, with $9 billion in the U.S. and $6 billion for shale. The company targets annual cash flow and earnings growth above 10% through 2030, assuming $70 Brent. Cost cuts of $3–4 billion and share buybacks up to $20 billion per year are planned.
25 December 2025
Philip Morris International (PM) in Focus on Dec. 25, 2025: Dividend Deadline, ZYN FDA Catalyst, and 2026 Stock Forecasts

Philip Morris International (PM) in Focus on Dec. 25, 2025: Dividend Deadline, ZYN FDA Catalyst, and 2026 Stock Forecasts

Philip Morris International’s $1.47 quarterly dividend goes ex-dividend December 26, 2025, with payment set for January 14. Analysts remain split on valuation, with some calling shares undervalued and others warning of overvaluation. The FDA’s ongoing review of ZYN nicotine pouches draws close investor scrutiny. Debate continues over the company’s shift from tobacco to smoke-free products.
25 December 2025
American Express (AXP) Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: Holiday Spending Signals, Platinum Strategy, Dividend, and 2026 Earnings Watch

American Express (AXP) Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: Holiday Spending Signals, Platinum Strategy, Dividend, and 2026 Earnings Watch

American Express shares last traded at $383.11 before U.S. markets closed for Christmas. The company reported a 9% rise in U.S. retail spending and a 13% jump among Platinum cardholders around Thanksgiving. Delinquency rates remained steady through November, while France’s CNIL fined AmEx €1.5 million for cookie violations. The next earnings call is scheduled for Jan. 30, 2026.
25 December 2025
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Merck & Co. (MRK) Enters 2026 in the Spotlight: BMO Upgrade to $130, FDA Fast-Track Vouchers and TrumpRx Pricing Deal Reframe the Post-Keytruda Story

Merck & Co. (MRK) Enters 2026 in the Spotlight: BMO Upgrade to $130, FDA Fast-Track Vouchers and TrumpRx Pricing Deal Reframe the Post-Keytruda Story

Merck shares closed at $106.45 on Dec. 24, capping a six-day rally driven by a BMO Capital Markets upgrade to Outperform and a new $130 price target. Analysts cited confidence in Merck’s pipeline as it prepares for Keytruda’s 2028 loss of exclusivity. Recent gains also follow positive oncology data and a European regulatory milestone for Winrevair. U.S. markets were closed Dec. 25 for Christmas.
25 December 2025
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Goldman Sachs (GS) on Dec. 25, 2025: Dealmaking Tailwinds, an ETF Power Play, AI-Driven Efficiency—and Big 2026 Forecasts

Goldman Sachs (GS) on Dec. 25, 2025: Dealmaking Tailwinds, an ETF Power Play, AI-Driven Efficiency—and Big 2026 Forecasts

Goldman Sachs shares last traded at $910.78 on December 24, with U.S. markets closed for Christmas. The firm has scheduled its Q4 2025 earnings release for January 15, 2026. CFO Denis Coleman said M&A momentum is expected to extend into 2026, with 2025 on track to be the second-biggest year for announced deals. Goldman also agreed to acquire Innovator Capital Management for about $2 billion.
25 December 2025
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Caterpillar (CAT) News and Stock Forecast for 2026: AI Data Center Power Tailwind, Mining Autonomy Deals, Tariff Risks and Key Analyst Calls (Dec. 25, 2025)

Caterpillar (CAT) News and Stock Forecast for 2026: AI Data Center Power Tailwind, Mining Autonomy Deals, Tariff Risks and Key Analyst Calls (Dec. 25, 2025)

Caterpillar shares closed at $583.76 on Dec. 24, 2025, with U.S. markets shut for Christmas. Q3 revenue rose 10% to $17.6 billion, driven by strong demand for energy equipment linked to AI data centers and a 17% sales jump in the Energy & Transportation unit. The company faces ongoing tariff-related cost pressures and a new patent dispute with Bobcat over compact equipment.
25 December 2025
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International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 25, 2025: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum and What Comes Next

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 25, 2025: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum and What Comes Next

IBM shares traded near $304 on Dec. 25, with a market cap of about $284 billion and a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating, though average price targets now sit below the stock price. Institutional filings show mixed activity, with some firms cutting and others raising stakes. Analysts remain split on valuation, with some calling IBM “ultra expensive” and others seeing it as fairly valued. The next earnings report is scheduled for Jan. 28, 2026.
25 December 2025
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) News on Dec. 25, 2025: AI Networking Tailwinds, FY2026 Forecasts, and a Critical Email-Security Zero-Day

Cisco Systems (CSCO) News on Dec. 25, 2025: AI Networking Tailwinds, FY2026 Forecasts, and a Critical Email-Security Zero-Day

Cisco raised its FY2026 outlook on strong AI-driven networking demand, reporting solid Q1 results and increased hyperscaler orders. Meanwhile, a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-20393, is being actively exploited against Cisco email security appliances, with U.S. agencies requiring urgent mitigation. Cisco became aware of the attack in early December, with incidents traced to a suspected Chinese threat actor.
25 December 2025
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  • AEGON Asset Management Cuts UL Solutions Stake, Other Funds Increase Holdings
    April 26, 2026, 3:25 AM EDT. AEGON Asset Management UK Plc reduced its stake in UL Solutions Inc. by 63.9% in Q4, selling 273,414 shares to hold 154,334 shares worth $12.17 million. Major investors like Capital International Investors and Vanguard Group boosted their stakes by 10.8% and 21.9%, respectively. CEO Jennifer F. Scanlon sold 12,500 shares at $85.50 each under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, decreasing her holdings by 5.86%. Insiders own 1.2% of UL Solutions stock. Recent analyst moves include Robert W. Baird lowering its price target slightly while keeping an 'outperform' rating, and Goldman Sachs maintaining a neutral stance. The company saw mixed institutional activity amid evolving investment strategies.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 26, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT AEGON Asset Management Cuts UL Solutions Stake, Other Funds Increase Holdings April 26, 2026, 3:25 AM EDT. AEGON Asset Management UK Plc reduced its stake in UL Solutions Inc. by 63.9% in Q4, selling 273,414 shares to hold 154,334 shares worth $12.17 million. Major investors like Capital International Investors and Vanguard Group boosted their stakes by 10.8% and 21.9%, respectively. CEO Jennifer F. Scanlon sold 12,500 shares at $85.50 each under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, decreasing her holdings by 5.86%. Insiders own 1.2% of
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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