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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.

US Dollar Slides Toward Worst Year Since 2017: Yen Intervention Watch and What a Weaker Greenback Means for 2026 Investors

US Dollar Slides Toward Worst Year Since 2017: Yen Intervention Watch and What a Weaker Greenback Means for 2026 Investors

The U.S. dollar fell to a 2½-month low near 97.77 in late December, putting it on track for a 9.8% annual drop—its steepest since 2017. The euro climbed over 14% year-to-date, its best since 2003. Investors expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates further in 2026. Traders remain alert for possible yen intervention by Japanese authorities.
25 December 2025
Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before Markets Reopen

Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before Markets Reopen

Nebius Group N.V. closed at $91.13, up 1.22% in a shortened Christmas Eve session, with volume at 3.3 million shares, well below average. U.S. markets shut early and will remain closed Dec. 25. After-hours trading saw NBIS little changed at $91.36. No new company news drove the move; trading reflected thin holiday liquidity and ongoing debate over AI sector valuations.
25 December 2025
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PayPal Stock (PYPL) After Hours Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Shares Close Higher on Christmas Eve—What to Know Before Markets Reopen

PayPal Stock (PYPL) After Hours Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Shares Close Higher on Christmas Eve—What to Know Before Markets Reopen

PayPal shares closed at $60.04, up 1.06% on light holiday volume, then slipped 0.15% to $59.95 in after-hours trading. UBS cut its price target on the stock to $65 from $80, maintaining a Hold consensus. U.S. markets closed early for Christmas Eve and will remain shut on Dec. 25. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all ended the session at record highs.
25 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Latest Price Action, Today’s News & Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Latest Price Action, Today’s News & Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Applied Materials closed at $260.78 on Dec. 24, up 0.21% in a session marked by low volume and a narrow trading range. Shares slipped to $260.21 in after-hours trading as liquidity thinned ahead of the Christmas holiday. U.S. markets closed early and will remain shut on Dec. 25, reopening Friday. No major company news was released during the session.
25 December 2025
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Target Stock (TGT) After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Moved Shares After the Bell—and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Target Stock (TGT) After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Moved Shares After the Bell—and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Target shares closed up 2.36% at $96.53 on Dec. 24, 2025, in thin pre-holiday trading, then slipped $0.06 to $96.47 after hours. Markets closed early for Christmas Eve and will remain shut Dec. 25. Gains followed upbeat U.S. holiday spending data from Visa and Mastercard and record index closes. Trading volume was about a third of normal levels.
25 December 2025
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US Delays New China Chip Tariffs Until 2027 as Trump-Xi Truce Holds

US Delays New China Chip Tariffs Until 2027 as Trump-Xi Truce Holds

The U.S. will impose a new tariff on a broad range of Chinese semiconductor products, starting at 0% on December 23, 2025, and rising to an unspecified rate on June 23, 2027. China’s foreign ministry condemned the move and warned of countermeasures. The tariff covers integrated circuits, discrete semiconductors, and related materials. The action adds to existing U.S. tariffs on Chinese chips.
25 December 2025
PIA Sold for $482m: Arif Habib Wins Pakistan Airline Bid as JPMorgan Upgrades Dollar General

PIA Sold for $482m: Arif Habib Wins Pakistan Airline Bid as JPMorgan Upgrades Dollar General

A consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation won a televised auction for a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines with a bid of 135 billion rupees ($482 million), surpassing the government’s reserve price. The government expects to finalize the deal within weeks, with new owners set to take control by April 2026. The buyer must retain all employees for 12 months. Pakistan will keep a 25% stake.
25 December 2025
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Chevron stock CVX after hours Dec 24 2025: Singapore refinery stake news, analyst forecasts, and what to watch next

Chevron stock CVX after hours Dec 24 2025: Singapore refinery stake news, analyst forecasts, and what to watch next

Chevron shares closed at $150.50 on Dec. 24, little changed in light holiday trading. Reuters reported Japan’s Eneos is leading bids for Chevron’s 50% stake in the Singapore Refining Company, with a deal near but not finalized. Chevron declined to comment; Eneos said no decision has been made. U.S. markets are closed Dec. 25 for Christmas.
25 December 2025
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before the Next U.S. Market Open

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before the Next U.S. Market Open

Palo Alto Networks shares closed at $187.22, down 0.48% in Wednesday’s holiday-shortened session, then slipped to $186.70 after hours. Trading volume was about 1.77 million shares. U.S. markets closed early at 1 p.m. ET and will remain shut Thursday for Christmas, reopening Friday. No new company news was released; the latest headline remains the Google Cloud partnership announced Dec. 19.
25 December 2025
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SOBR Safe (SOBR) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: 82% Surge, Then a $2M Private Placement — What to Know Before Markets Reopen

SOBR Safe (SOBR) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: 82% Surge, Then a $2M Private Placement — What to Know Before Markets Reopen

SOBR Safe, Inc. shares jumped 82% to $2.37 on Dec. 24 before the company announced a $2 million private placement after the early market close. The stock slipped to $2.03 in after-hours trading. The financing includes 1.29 million shares or pre-funded warrants and two warrant series, priced at $1.55 per share. U.S. markets are closed Dec. 25 for Christmas.
25 December 2025
Uber Stock After the Bell (Dec. 24, 2025): UBER Closes at $81.15 — Robotaxi Headlines, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Know Before Markets Reopen

Uber Stock After the Bell (Dec. 24, 2025): UBER Closes at $81.15 — Robotaxi Headlines, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Know Before Markets Reopen

Uber closed at $81.15 on Dec. 24, up 0.22% in light holiday trading, with volume at 4.31 million shares. U.S. stock markets shut Dec. 25 for Christmas after an early close at 1 p.m. ET. Reuters reported Uber is expanding robotaxi partnerships, including new trials in the UK and a rollout in Dubai set for early 2026.
25 December 2025
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Nvidia and Groq strike AI inference licensing deal as $20 billion acquisition report swirls

Nvidia and Groq strike AI inference licensing deal as $20 billion acquisition report swirls

CNBC reported on Dec. 24 that Nvidia would acquire AI chip startup Groq for about $20 billion in cash. Hours later, Groq said instead it had signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Nvidia for its inference technology, and that key Groq executives would join Nvidia. Groq will remain independent, with Simon Edwards as CEO. No acquisition has been confirmed.
25 December 2025
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Is Dunkin Open on Christmas Day 2025? Dunkin Christmas Hours for Dec. 25, How to Check Your Store, and What’s on the Holiday Menu

Is Dunkin Open on Christmas Day 2025? Dunkin Christmas Hours for Dec. 25, How to Check Your Store, and What’s on the Holiday Menu

Many Dunkin’ locations plan to open on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2025, but hours vary by franchise. Some stores may open as early as 5 a.m. and close by 10 p.m., while others could reduce hours or close entirely. Christmas Eve hours are also shortened at many sites. Customers are urged to check the Dunkin’ app or store locator for exact local hours.
25 December 2025
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  • S&P 500 Hits Dot-Com Bubble Valuation Levels Last Seen in 1999
    April 26, 2026, 7:52 AM EDT. The S&P 500 index surged 8% in April and has returned 300% over the past decade, outperforming its historical average. However, its current CAPE (cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings) ratio stands at 40.1, matching levels last observed during the 1999 dot-com bubble. According to Invesco research, such high valuations historically presage poor annualized returns over the next decade, sometimes even negative. Yet, factors like strong tech sector growth, significant passive investment inflows, and currency devaluation provide bullish momentum. Investors should weigh valuation risks against potential long-term gains. Meanwhile, analysts from Motley Fool's Stock Advisor recommend selective stock picking over broad index investment, citing past successes with companies like Netflix and Nvidia.

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Microsoft vs Oracle vs Google Stock: Price Forecasts Reveal a Split in the AI Cloud Race

Microsoft vs Oracle vs Google Stock: Price Forecasts Reveal a Split in the AI Cloud Race

26 April 2026
Microsoft, Alphabet, and Oracle shares closed at $424.62, $344.40, and $173.28, respectively, ahead of earnings reports expected Wednesday. Analysts see a bigger earnings test for Microsoft, more upside potential for Oracle, and less room for Alphabet after its recent gains. Investors are watching capital spending on AI and cloud infrastructure. Options pricing suggests a possible 6% move for Microsoft and 5% for Alphabet after results.
Nvidia vs AMD vs Intel Stock: Why Intel’s Rally Just Changed the AI Chip Forecast

Nvidia vs AMD vs Intel Stock: Why Intel’s Rally Just Changed the AI Chip Forecast

26 April 2026
Intel shares jumped 23.6% Friday to $82.54 after a strong earnings report and upbeat revenue forecast, marking their biggest one-day gain since 1987. AMD rose 13.9% to $347.81, while Nvidia closed up 4.3% at $208.27, near its 52-week high. Intel’s results sparked new interest in CPUs for AI workloads, shifting analyst targets and investor focus beyond GPUs.
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