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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.

Meta Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): META Price Action, Top Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Open

Meta Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): META Price Action, Top Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Open

Meta shares closed Wednesday near $649, down about 1%. The stock was little changed in early after-hours trading. Investors weighed new AI and regulatory headlines as tech sentiment soured on concerns over data-center funding. Reuters reported Meta is working with Google to reduce reliance on Nvidia’s AI chips.
17 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): MSFT Holds Near $476 as OpenAI–Amazon Talks and CPI Loom—What to Know Before Thursday’s Open

Microsoft Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): MSFT Holds Near $476 as OpenAI–Amazon Talks and CPI Loom—What to Know Before Thursday’s Open

Microsoft closed at $476.09 Wednesday, down 0.06%, then rose to $476.67 in early after-hours trading. Shares moved little as investors weighed OpenAI funding talks involving Amazon and awaited Thursday’s U.S. inflation data. Microsoft holds a 27% stake in OpenAI and exclusive rights to sell its models. Morgan Stanley reiterated Microsoft as its top software pick, citing Azure’s AI profitability.
17 December 2025
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Palantir (PLTR) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell, What’s Driving the Debate, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Palantir (PLTR) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell, What’s Driving the Debate, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Palantir Technologies shares closed at $177.29 Wednesday, then edged up to $177.69 in after-hours trading. The stock fell sharply during the session amid a broader AI sector pullback and renewed concerns over valuation. About 42.5 million shares changed hands. Palantir remains up over 137% year-to-date despite the drop.
17 December 2025
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Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Market Open

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Market Open

Broadcom shares fell 4.4% to close near $326 on Wednesday, trading between $321 and $346 amid volatility tied to concerns over AI infrastructure funding. After-hours trading was flat, with no major Broadcom-specific news moving the stock further. The drop followed reports that Oracle’s $10 billion data center project lost key financing, sparking broader tech sector declines.
17 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) After Hours Today, Dec. 17, 2025: What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) After Hours Today, Dec. 17, 2025: What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

NVIDIA shares closed Wednesday at $170.94, down 3.8%, near the bottom of the day’s $170.31–$176.13 range. The stock edged up to $171.44 in early after-hours trading. The drop followed fresh concerns about data-center project financing, after reports of a setback in Oracle’s Michigan AI facility tied to Blue Owl. NVIDIA’s market cap stands at about $4.16 trillion.
17 December 2025
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Tesla Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): TSLA Slides From a Fresh Record—What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

Tesla Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): TSLA Slides From a Fresh Record—What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

Tesla shares hit a record intraday high near $495 on Wednesday before dropping over 4% to close at $468.53. The reversal followed news that California’s DMV delayed enforcement of a potential sales suspension over Tesla’s “Autopilot” marketing. After-hours trading saw little change, with shares hovering around $467–$468. Volume reached about 90.5 million shares.
17 December 2025
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QUALCOMM (QCOM) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Alphawave Deal Nears Closing, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Momentum, and Wall Street Price Targets

QUALCOMM (QCOM) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Alphawave Deal Nears Closing, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Momentum, and Wall Street Price Targets

Qualcomm shares fell 1.97% to $172.65 on December 17 after a UK High Court approved its $2.4 billion acquisition of Alphawave, with the deal expected to close December 18. Trading in Alphawave shares will be suspended the same day. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset appeared in the new OnePlus 15R, drawing attention from analysts and investors.
17 December 2025
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BigBear.ai Stock News Today (NYSE: BBAI): Shares Slide on Dec. 17, 2025 as Dilution Vote Nears, Ask Sage Deal Looms, and Forecasts Diverge

BigBear.ai Stock News Today (NYSE: BBAI): Shares Slide on Dec. 17, 2025 as Dilution Vote Nears, Ask Sage Deal Looms, and Forecasts Diverge

BigBear.ai Holdings (NYSE: BBAI) shares fell 5.8% to $5.52 intraday on December 17, 2025, with volume near 113 million as investors reacted to a pending shareholder vote on authorizing more shares. The special meeting was adjourned to December 19, with voting open until December 18. CEO Kevin McAleenan said the proposal would double authorized shares to 1 billion but not issue them immediately.
17 December 2025
Hilton (HLT) Stock Jumps to a Fresh High on Dec. 17, 2025: Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Hilton (HLT) Stock Jumps to a Fresh High on Dec. 17, 2025: Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Hilton shares hit a record high Wednesday, reaching $294.70 intraday before settling near $293.87, up 2.8%. Trading volume was heavy as analysts cited recent earnings strength and new corporate financing plans. Multiple outlets noted the breakout to a fresh 52-week high, with some pointing to bullish price targets and renewed interest from investors.
17 December 2025
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Cipher Mining (CIFR) Stock Today: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook for December 17, 2025

Cipher Mining (CIFR) Stock Today: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook for December 17, 2025

Cipher Mining shares opened sharply higher at $15.66 on Dec. 17 after a volatile week that saw a 13.6% drop Monday, driven by Bitcoin weakness and renewed AI sector concerns. Trading volume surged as investors weighed near-term crypto swings against Cipher’s $5.5 billion, 15-year AI data-center lease with Amazon Web Services, set to begin in 2026.
17 December 2025
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Dell Technologies (DELL) Stock Today: Price Hikes, AI Server Momentum, and a Reported Dataloop Deal Shape the Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Dell Technologies (DELL) Stock Today: Price Hikes, AI Server Momentum, and a Reported Dataloop Deal Shape the Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Dell shares fell about 4% to $128 on Dec. 17 after commercial PC price hikes took effect and reports surfaced of a $120 million cash acquisition of Israeli AI startup Dataloop. The stock had closed at $133.75 the previous day. Intraday trading was volatile, with shares swinging from the mid-$126s to mid-$134s. The price increases follow tightening memory supply tied to AI infrastructure demand.
17 December 2025
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Arista Networks Stock (ANET) News Today: Fortinet AI Data Center Partnership, Morgan Stanley Target Cut, and Wall Street’s 2026 Forecasts

Arista Networks Stock (ANET) News Today: Fortinet AI Data Center Partnership, Morgan Stanley Target Cut, and Wall Street’s 2026 Forecasts

Arista Networks shares fell 3.1% to $122.26 on Dec. 17 after Morgan Stanley lowered its price target to $159 from $171, though kept an Overweight rating. Fortinet announced a joint “secure AI data center” solution with Arista, now deployed at Monolithic Power Systems. Arista’s market cap stood near $183.1 billion late Wednesday.
17 December 2025
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Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock: Dec. 17, 2025 News, Forecasts and Analysis as NDAA Advances and Buyback Curbs Loom

Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock: Dec. 17, 2025 News, Forecasts and Analysis as NDAA Advances and Buyback Curbs Loom

Lockheed Martin shares fell 0.87% to $472.91 on Wednesday after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock and cut its price target. Reports that the White House may limit dividends and buybacks for defense contractors added pressure. The stock traded between $462.66 and $476.89 during the session. Congress advanced a nearly $1 trillion defense policy bill.
17 December 2025
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Mondelez (MDLZ) Stock Update Dec. 17, 2025: Jefferies “Preferred Pick” Spotlight, Institutional Moves, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Risks

Mondelez (MDLZ) Stock Update Dec. 17, 2025: Jefferies “Preferred Pick” Spotlight, Institutional Moves, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Risks

Mondelez International shares closed at $53.625, down 0.64% Wednesday, near a 52-week low of $53.13, as investors weighed commodity costs and soft demand. Jefferies reiterated Mondelez as a preferred large-cap food pick, citing possible upside if demand initiatives succeed. No major company news was issued. Institutional position changes were reported through 13F filings.
17 December 2025
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Outperform Call, Jefferies $45 Target, and What Investors Are Watching in 2026

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Outperform Call, Jefferies $45 Target, and What Investors Are Watching in 2026

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) fell about 5% to $24.22 by mid-afternoon Wednesday after opening near $26.29, with volume around 22 million shares and wide intraday swings. The move followed Wedbush’s initiation of coverage with an Outperform rating and a $35 price target, sparking early gains before profit-taking set in.
17 December 2025
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CRH PLC Stock News (Dec. 17, 2025): Buyback Update, New Aggregates Deal and S&P 500 Catalyst Keep CRH Shares in Focus

CRH PLC Stock News (Dec. 17, 2025): Buyback Update, New Aggregates Deal and S&P 500 Catalyst Keep CRH Shares in Focus

CRH plc shares traded near $124 Wednesday, down about 2%, after the company disclosed a repurchase of 31,000 ordinary shares at an average price of $127.73. CRH also announced the acquisition of North American Aggregates, expanding its footprint in New York and New Jersey. The company’s S&P 500 inclusion is set for next week. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
17 December 2025
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Honeywell (HON) Stock News & Forecast Today: Evercore’s $255 Target Puts 2026 Breakup Catalysts Back in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Honeywell (HON) Stock News & Forecast Today: Evercore’s $255 Target Puts 2026 Breakup Catalysts Back in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Honeywell shares traded near $200–$201 Wednesday afternoon, up about 1%, after Evercore ISI initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $255 price target. Analysts cited the company’s ongoing restructuring and potential for growth in 2026. The average 12-month price target among 19 analysts is $236.56, with ratings ranging from $195 to $269.
17 December 2025
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Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets on Dec. 17, 2025

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets on Dec. 17, 2025

Seagate shares fell 3.9% to $276.81 as of 19:50 UTC, despite Morgan Stanley raising its price target to $337 and reiterating an Overweight rating. Benchmark also lifted its target to $325, citing strong HDD demand and margin prospects. Seagate is set to join the Nasdaq-100 on Dec. 22. Insiders filed multiple Form 4s last week as shares traded near record highs.
17 December 2025
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