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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.

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock on December 5, 2025: AI Data Centers, Office 365 Price Hikes and Analyst Targets Above $600

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock on December 5, 2025: AI Data Centers, Office 365 Price Hikes and Analyst Targets Above $600

As of the U.S. trading session on Friday, December 5, 2025, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) remains one of the market’s defining AI and cloud leaders — and its stock reflects that status. Shares trade around $480.84, valuing the company at roughly $3.85 trillion and implying a price-to-earnings ratio of about 36.7 based on trailing EPS of $14.06. Today’s news flow centers on AI data-center partnerships in Asia, shareholder activism at the annual meeting, ongoing institutional buying, and fresh analyst price targets that cluster well above $600 per share. Key takeaways for Microsoft stock today Microsoft stock price and valuation on
5 December 2025
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Amazon (AMZN) Stock Today: AI Chips, Italy Settlement and 2030 Price Targets – What Investors Need to Know (Dec 5, 2025)

Amazon (AMZN) Stock Today: AI Chips, Italy Settlement and 2030 Price Targets – What Investors Need to Know (Dec 5, 2025)

Updated December 5, 2025 Key takeaways Amazon stock today: price, performance and valuation As of mid‑day trading on December 5, 2025, Amazon shares change hands near $229 on the Nasdaq, down about 1.4% on the session. Recent data from MarketBeat shows: MarketBeat Despite a powerful rebound from 2022–2023 lows, AMZN has spent most of 2025 moving sideways. One recent analysis notes that, after staging a ~60% rally earlier in the year, the stock is now on track to finish roughly flat for 2025, even as peers in the “Magnificent Seven” press to new highs. MarketBeat CoinCentral’s performance breakdown tells a
5 December 2025
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Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Unveils Executive Leadership Change as David Ward Departs for Salesforce and Jim Fowler Steps In as Chief Technology & Product Officer

Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Unveils Executive Leadership Change as David Ward Departs for Salesforce and Jim Fowler Steps In as Chief Technology & Product Officer

Published: December 5, 2025 Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) has announced a high‑profile technology leadership transition that links two major players in the AI and cloud ecosystem: Lumen and Salesforce. In an SEC filing and accompanying press release today, the company revealed that Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Product Officer David Ward is resigning to become President and Chief Architect at Salesforce, while board member Jim (James) Fowler will step into Ward’s role as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO).SEC+1 The move comes in the middle of Lumen’s aggressive transformation into what it brands “the trusted
5 December 2025
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Rahul Bhatia Net Worth in 2025: Who Owns IndiGo, How Many Flights It Operates and What the Current Crisis Means

Rahul Bhatia Net Worth in 2025: Who Owns IndiGo, How Many Flights It Operates and What the Current Crisis Means

Published: December 5, 2025 India’s busiest airline, IndiGo, is in the middle of one of the worst operational crises in its history. For a fourth consecutive day, the carrier has cancelled hundreds of flights, paralysing travel across the country and triggering a high‑level government probe, temporary regulatory rollbacks and political heat in Parliament. Reuters+1 At the centre of this storm is Rahul Bhatia – the low‑profile billionaire who controls IndiGo through the InterGlobe group. On most days he is described as the man who quietly built India’s largest airline; today he is also the man whose business decisions are under
5 December 2025
Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as September PCE Inflation Data Keeps Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Alive

Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as September PCE Inflation Data Keeps Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Alive

On Friday, December 5, 2025, Wall Street is trading around a single question: Did the long‑delayed September PCE inflation report do anything to derail the Federal Reserve’s December rate‑cut narrative? So far, the answer looks like “not really.” U.S. stock‑index futures are modestly higher, global shares are on track for a second straight week of gains, and fresh inflation data show price pressures still above the Fed’s 2% target but broadly in line with what investors were expecting.Investing.com+3Reuters+3Reuters+3 Key Takeaways Wall Street Futures Rise Ahead of the Delayed PCE Report Going into Friday’s session, U.S. equity futures were modestly higher
5 December 2025
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Bank of Montreal Q4 2025 Earnings: Dividend Hike, Profit Surge and What It Means for BMO Stock in 2026

Bank of Montreal Q4 2025 Earnings: Dividend Hike, Profit Surge and What It Means for BMO Stock in 2026

BMO Financial Group has closed out 2025 with a powerful combination that dividend and bank‑stock investors love to see: strong profit growth, a higher payout, and a solid capital cushion. On Thursday, Bank of Montreal (TSX: BMO, NYSE: BMO) reported a fourth‑quarter profit of C$2.30 billion, essentially flat year‑on‑year, while adjusted earnings jumped as credit costs fell and capital markets roared back. Full‑year profit climbed double‑digits, and the board approved another increase to the bank’s common share dividend. BMO+1 Below is a breakdown of the numbers, the strategy behind them, and how analysts see BMO stock heading into 2026. Q4 2025
5 December 2025
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Netflix Stock Slides as $72 Billion Warner Bros. Deal, Harry Potter Rights and Insider Sales Collide With ‘Undervalued’ Narrative

Netflix Stock Slides as $72 Billion Warner Bros. Deal, Harry Potter Rights and Insider Sales Collide With ‘Undervalued’ Narrative

Netflix is simultaneously pulling off the biggest deal in its history, buying one of Hollywood’s crown jewels, while watching its own stock sag to multi‑month lows. On 5 December 2025, investors are trying to reconcile three competing realities: a transformative $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming business, mounting antitrust and political risk, and fresh insider selling by co‑founder Reed Hastings — all against a backdrop of analysts still calling Netflix (NFLX) fundamentally undervalued. Reuters+2The Economic Times+2 Below is a deep dive into where Netflix stands today — and what the Warner Bros. megadeal and “Harry Potter
5 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) Today: iPhone 17 Supercycle, AI Shake‑Up and 2025–2030 Forecast

Apple Stock (AAPL) Today: iPhone 17 Supercycle, AI Shake‑Up and 2025–2030 Forecast

As of December 5, 2025 Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is trading near record territory as investors digest booming iPhone 17 demand, a major shake‑up in its AI leadership, and mounting regulatory risks in Europe. As of December 5, 2025, Apple shares trade around $281 per share, down about $3.70 (≈1.3%) from the prior close, but still close to recent all‑time highs. Investopedia Over the past two years, the stock has climbed more than 50%, reflecting a robust recovery in sentiment around Apple’s hardware, Services, and emerging AI strategy. Capital Below is a detailed look at the latest Apple stock news,
5 December 2025
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Meta (META) Stock Jumps on Metaverse Cuts and New Dividend – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (December 5, 2025)

Meta (META) Stock Jumps on Metaverse Cuts and New Dividend – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (December 5, 2025)

Updated December 5, 2025 Key Takeaways Meta Stock Today: Price, Performance and Valuation As of early afternoon on December 5, 2025, Meta Platforms shares trade around $661.5 per share, giving the company a market capitalization in the $1.7–1.8 trillion range.MarketBeat Despite the recent rally, Meta stock still trades notably below its 2025 highs near the upper‑$700s, leaving room for upside if the AI strategy and cost discipline continue to regain investor confidence.24/7 Wall St.+1 Why Meta Is Rallying: Metaverse Cuts and an AI‑First Pivot The immediate catalyst for this week’s move is a strategic reset of the metaverse bet. Deep
5 December 2025
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Nvidia Stock (NVDA) Rallies on AI Lab Deal and Export-Rule Win: Fresh News, Forecasts and 2025 Outlook

Nvidia Stock (NVDA) Rallies on AI Lab Deal and Export-Rule Win: Fresh News, Forecasts and 2025 Outlook

As of Friday, December 5, 2025, Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is trading around $183 per share, giving the AI-chip giant a market capitalization of roughly $4.5 trillion and leaving it firmly at the center of global markets, AI infrastructure spending, and regulatory debates. MarketBeat Today’s trading action comes on the back of two big catalysts: At the same time, Wall Street is digesting Nvidia’s record Q3 FY 2026 results, powerful revenue guidance, and increasingly loud questions about whether we’re in an AI bubble — or just at the start of a multi‑year AI “supercycle.” NVIDIA Newsroom+2Reuters+2 Below is a detailed,
5 December 2025
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Tesla Stock Today (December 5, 2025): Budget Model 3 Launch, FSD Backlash and Big 2030 Price Targets

Tesla Stock Today (December 5, 2025): Budget Model 3 Launch, FSD Backlash and Big 2030 Price Targets

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is back above the $450 mark as investors digest a packed news day: a new low‑cost Model 3 for Europe, fresh data from China and Norway, a controversial Full Self‑Driving (FSD) software update, and wildly different long‑term price forecasts from Wall Street and beyond. As of early afternoon on December 5, 2025, Tesla shares are trading around $454.53, up roughly 1.7% from the previous close, extending a rally that has lifted the stock nearly 20% off its November lows. Primary Ignition Below is a deep dive into today’s Tesla stock news, the latest forecasts for 2025–2030,
5 December 2025
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NYC F and M Subway Lines to Swap Queens–Manhattan Routes Monday: Delays, New Stops and How Your Commute Will Change

NYC F and M Subway Lines to Swap Queens–Manhattan Routes Monday: Delays, New Stops and How Your Commute Will Change

Beginning Monday, December 8, 2025, New York City’s F and M subway lines will undergo a major weekday shake‑up between Queens and Manhattan. On weekdays from about 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will permanently swap the routes the F and M take between the Queens Boulevard line and Midtown tunnels, changing which trains stop at eight key stations and affecting an estimated 1.2 million daily riders. MTA+2MTA+2 The change, dubbed the “F/M swap,” is designed to untangle a notorious track merge near Queens Plaza that has been responsible for a significant share of rush‑hour delays
5 December 2025
Cooper Companies (NASDAQ: COO) Soars on Strategic Review and Q4 Beat: Stock Forecast and Analysis After 4 December 2025

Cooper Companies (NASDAQ: COO) Soars on Strategic Review and Q4 Beat: Stock Forecast and Analysis After 4 December 2025

The Cooper Companies, Inc. (CooperCompanies, NASDAQ: COO) just dropped a packed news day: fiscal Q4 2025 earnings, upbeat 2026 guidance, a formal strategic review, and a change in board leadership. Together, these announcements on 4 December 2025 jolted COO stock higher in extended trading and reshaped the investment narrative around this mid-cap medtech name. GlobeNewswire+2Reuters+2 This article pulls together the latest news, forecasts, and analyses published on and after 4 December 2025, to give you a Google‑News‑ready deep dive into Cooper Companies stock. COO stock today: how the market reacted CooperCompanies shares closed regular trading around $77.03 on 4 December,
5 December 2025
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TD Bank Q4 2025 Earnings: Dividend Hike, Deep Cost Cuts and AML Fallout Shape 2026 Outlook

TD Bank Q4 2025 Earnings: Dividend Hike, Deep Cost Cuts and AML Fallout Shape 2026 Outlook

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank Group, TSX: TD; NYSE: TD) ended 2025 with a paradox that’s becoming familiar to big-bank investors: lower reported profit, stronger underlying performance – and a higher dividend. On December 4, 2025, the bank reported fourth‑quarter results showing profit pressure from restructuring and regulatory cleanup costs, even as adjusted earnings topped analyst forecasts and capital markets and wealth franchises delivered record results. TD Canada Trust+1 Headline numbers: profit down, adjusted earnings and revenue up For the quarter ended October 31, 2025, TD reported: Total reported revenue was essentially flat year‑over‑year at C$15.49 billion, but on an adjusted
5 December 2025
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Praxis Precision Medicines (PRAX) Stock Surges on FDA Progress and Epilepsy Trial Wins: Latest News and 2026 Forecast

Praxis Precision Medicines (PRAX) Stock Surges on FDA Progress and Epilepsy Trial Wins: Latest News and 2026 Forecast

Updated December 5, 2025 – all developments since December 4, 2025 Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRAX) has moved back into the market spotlight after a flurry of major announcements on December 4, 2025. The biotech’s stock — already one of 2025’s wildest movers — is reacting to fresh positive data in rare epilepsies and new regulatory momentum for its lead essential tremor drug. Below is a structured rundown of what has happened since December 4, 2025, how analysts now value PRAX stock, and what investors are watching into 2026. This article is for information only and is not financial
5 December 2025
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Picard Medical (PMI) Stock Soars 82% After Artificial Heart Breakthrough: Is This Rally Sustainable?

Picard Medical (PMI) Stock Soars 82% After Artificial Heart Breakthrough: Is This Rally Sustainable?

Picard Medical, Inc. (NYSE American: PMI) just staged one of the most dramatic moves on Wall Street, with its stock surging more than 80% on December 4, 2025, after the company released new data on its next‑generation artificial heart. Investors are now asking a simple question: is this the start of a longer rerating, or just another spike in a highly volatile microcap? Picard Medical Stock at a Glance (as of December 4, 2025) On December 4, 2025, Picard Medical shares closed at $3.69, up $1.67 (+82.67%) from the prior close of $2.02, making PMI one of the top gainers
5 December 2025
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ChargePoint (CHPT) Stock Surges After Q3 FY 2026 Earnings Beat and $172 Million Debt Cut – Is a Turnaround Under Way?

ChargePoint (CHPT) Stock Surges After Q3 FY 2026 Earnings Beat and $172 Million Debt Cut – Is a Turnaround Under Way?

ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CHPT) is back in the spotlight after reporting third quarter fiscal 2026 results (quarter ended October 31, 2025) and unveiling a major balance sheet overhaul. The EV‑charging network operator delivered a return to revenue growth, record gross margins and a large debt reduction — prompting a sharp move in the share price and renewed debate over whether CHPT is finally turning the corner. All figures and analyst data in this article are current as of December 4–5, 2025. Key Takeaways for ChargePoint (CHPT) Stock ChargePoint Stock Today: Volatile Rebound After a Brutal Year After a crushing
5 December 2025
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Argan (AGX) Stock: Q3 2026 Earnings Beat, Record $3 Billion Backlog and What December 4, 2025 Means for the Forecast

Argan (AGX) Stock: Q3 2026 Earnings Beat, Record $3 Billion Backlog and What December 4, 2025 Means for the Forecast

Published: December 4–5, 2025 | Ticker: NYSE: AGX Argan, Inc. (AGX) just delivered another strong quarter – and the market promptly punished the stock after hours. On December 4, 2025, the engineering and construction group reported fiscal Q3 2026 results that beat earnings expectations, expanded margins and pushed its project backlog to an all‑time high of about $3.0 billion. Yet revenue came in below Wall Street forecasts, and AGX fell roughly 11% in after‑hours trading, even after closing the regular session near record levels. Business Wire+2ChartMill+2 Below is a detailed look at all the key news, forecasts and analyses released
5 December 2025
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KALA BIO Stock (NASDAQ: KALA): New $10 Million Offering, Debt Deal and Delisting Risk – December 4, 2025 Update

KALA BIO Stock (NASDAQ: KALA): New $10 Million Offering, Debt Deal and Delisting Risk – December 4, 2025 Update

KALA BIO, Inc. (NASDAQ: KALA) has turned into one of the most volatile biotech penny stocks on the market in late 2025. After a failed eye‑disease trial, a loan default and a near‑miss with foreclosure, the company is now trying to recapitalize itself with fresh equity and new leadership. On December 4, 2025, KALA BIO announced a $10 million registered direct offering of common stock at $1.00 per share, the latest in a series of emergency financings and debt negotiations that have whipsawed KALA stock and left existing shareholders heavily diluted. Finviz+4GlobeNewswire+4GlobeNewswire+4 At the same time, new CEO David E.
5 December 2025
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BigBear.ai (BBAI) Soars 15% on Defense‑AI Hype: Ask Sage Deal, New Forecasts and Key Risks as of December 4, 2025

BigBear.ai (BBAI) Soars 15% on Defense‑AI Hype: Ask Sage Deal, New Forecasts and Key Risks as of December 4, 2025

BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BBAI) just delivered one of the most eye‑catching moves in the U.S. AI small‑cap space. On Thursday, December 4, 2025, BBAI shares jumped about 15% to around $7.02, trading between roughly $6.02 and $7.18 on massive volume of about 170 million shares, far above its recent average. Intellectia+1 The spike comes as investors digest the company’s high‑stakes Ask Sage generative‑AI acquisition, a new aerospace partnership in Malaysia, heavy options activity, and fresh forecasts from both Wall Street and algorithmic models. Below is a structured rundown of what changed today, what analysts and quants are saying, and
5 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Exxon Mobil stock price hits a fresh 52-week high near $149 — what could move XOM next week

7 February 2026
NEW YORK, Feb 7, 2026, 10:46 EST — Market closed Exxon Mobil Corp shares closed Friday up 2.03% at $149.05, ending the week at a new high as the energy complex firmed and Wall Street snapped back from a rough stretch. (ExxonMobil) The move matters because Exxon’s stock has been trading like a clean proxy for two things investors are still fighting over: where crude goes next, and how much risk the U.S. market can carry when rates and growth expectations wobble. With U.S. markets shut for the weekend, traders will come into Monday looking first at oil prices and
Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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