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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.

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock on Dec. 17, 2025: Morgan Stanley Raises Target to $91 as AI Momentum Meets a New Zero-Day Test

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock on Dec. 17, 2025: Morgan Stanley Raises Target to $91 as AI Momentum Meets a New Zero-Day Test

Cisco shares fell 1.7% to $76.21 on Dec. 17, about 5% below this month’s $80.25 high, which broke the company’s 2000 record. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $91, citing AI demand. Cisco also disclosed an unpatched zero-day vulnerability in its AsyncOS email-security software, warning of active exploitation.
17 December 2025
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Lennar Stock Drops After Q4 Earnings Miss and Softer 2026 Margin Outlook: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Takeaways (Dec. 17, 2025)

Lennar Stock Drops After Q4 Earnings Miss and Softer 2026 Margin Outlook: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Takeaways (Dec. 17, 2025)

Lennar shares fell about 5% Wednesday after the company’s fiscal Q4 profit and guidance missed expectations, despite revenue topping forecasts. Net earnings dropped to $490 million, or $1.93 per share, while home sales gross margin slid to 17% from 22.1% a year earlier. Management cited affordability pressures and continued use of incentives. The stock traded near $112 by late afternoon.
17 December 2025
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MercadoLibre Stock (MELI) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025: Insider Sale, Options Whales, and 2026 Catalysts

MercadoLibre Stock (MELI) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025: Insider Sale, Options Whales, and 2026 Catalysts

MercadoLibre shares traded between $1,900 and $1,950 on December 17, 2025, following news of director Henrique Dubugras selling about $1.7 million in stock, a 69% reduction in his position. Union Bancaire Privée increased its stake by nearly 198%, now holding over 8,000 shares valued at $19.77 million. Institutional ownership stands at 87.62%.
17 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock News Today: Oil Rebounds on Venezuela Blockade Shock, Analyst Targets Hold Near $130 — What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 17, 2025)

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock News Today: Oil Rebounds on Venezuela Blockade Shock, Analyst Targets Hold Near $130 — What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 17, 2025)

Exxon Mobil shares rose about 1.7% to $116.6 in mid-day trading Wednesday after oil prices jumped on news that President Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. Brent and WTI crude both climbed sharply. The move followed Tuesday’s XOM close at $114.68. Venezuela’s PDVSA also resumed cargo deliveries after a ransomware attack disrupted operations.
17 December 2025
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Uber Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): UBER Slips as FTC Uber One Lawsuit Expands; Analyst Price Targets and 2026 Outlook

Uber Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): UBER Slips as FTC Uber One Lawsuit Expands; Analyst Price Targets and 2026 Outlook

Uber shares fell 1.06% to $80.06 in late trading Dec. 17 after the FTC and 21 states expanded a lawsuit alleging Uber charged users for subscriptions without consent and made cancellations difficult. The complaint seeks civil penalties and cites up to 32 steps to cancel Uber One. Uber stock is down more than 20% from its September high.
17 December 2025
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Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) News Today: RBC Raises Target to $240 as FDA Actions and Talc Verdict Shape the 2026 Outlook

Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) News Today: RBC Raises Target to $240 as FDA Actions and Talc Verdict Shape the 2026 Outlook

Johnson & Johnson shares traded near $210 on December 17, 2025, after a sharp drop the previous day and renewed analyst attention. RBC raised its price target to $240, maintaining an Outperform rating. The stock remains close to 2025 highs, with analysts split on near-term upside. JNJ continues to offer a quarterly dividend of $1.30 per share, yielding around 2%.
17 December 2025
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AppLovin (APP) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): BTIG Lifts Price Target as Wedbush Highlights Axon Momentum—Latest Forecasts and Key Risks

AppLovin (APP) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): BTIG Lifts Price Target as Wedbush Highlights Axon Momentum—Latest Forecasts and Key Risks

AppLovin shares traded around $675 midday Wednesday, down slightly, after Wedbush reiterated an Outperform rating and set an $800 price target, citing strong holiday gaming ad trends. BTIG raised its target to $771 and maintained a Buy rating. The stock is up about 109% year-to-date and has traded between $200.50 and $745.61 over the past year.
17 December 2025
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Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock News Today: Bitcoin Crash Fallout, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 17, 2025

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock News Today: Bitcoin Crash Fallout, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 17, 2025

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR) disclosed buying 10,645 bitcoin for $980.3 million between Dec. 8–14, bringing total holdings to 671,268 BTC. Shares traded near $169 on Dec. 17 after sharp swings, down 54% from Bitcoin’s October peak. Bitcoin itself remains about 30% below its all-time high. Investors are watching the company’s capital moves and exposure to crypto volatility.
17 December 2025
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Zoetis Stock (ZTS) News Today: $1.75B Convertible Notes, Accelerated Buybacks, Dividend Raise, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Zoetis Stock (ZTS) News Today: $1.75B Convertible Notes, Accelerated Buybacks, Dividend Raise, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Zoetis priced $1.75 billion in 0.25% convertible senior notes due 2029, with proceeds earmarked for share buybacks under its $6 billion repurchase program. Morgan Stanley cut its price target to $160 from $175, citing growth and competition concerns. Zoetis shares closed up 1.9% on Dec. 16 but remain far below early 2025 highs. The notes deal is set to close Dec. 18.
17 December 2025
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GE Vernova Stock (GEV) Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: New Fuel‑Cell Data Center Push, Analyst Targets, and 2028 Outlook

GE Vernova Stock (GEV) Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: New Fuel‑Cell Data Center Push, Analyst Targets, and 2028 Outlook

GE Vernova shares fell about 7% to $636 midday Wednesday, retreating from a record $723 close on Dec. 10. The drop follows a surge after the company raised 2028 revenue and margin targets and boosted dividends and buybacks. New headlines highlighted GE Vernova’s move to commercialize fuel cells for AI data centers. Trading was volatile, with shares swinging between $635 and $694.
17 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock Today: Board Rejects Paramount’s $30 Bid, Backs Netflix Deal — News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 17, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock Today: Board Rejects Paramount’s $30 Bid, Backs Netflix Deal — News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 17, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery’s board on Dec. 17 urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s $30 per share hostile tender offer and back its merger with Netflix instead. WBD stock closed at $28.455, down 1.54%, trading between the $30 Paramount bid and the $27.75 per share value of the Netflix deal plus Discovery Global shares.
17 December 2025
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CoreWeave Stock (NASDAQ: CRWV) Slides on AI Data-Center Bubble Fears: What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 17, 2025—and What Wall Street Forecasts Next

CoreWeave Stock (NASDAQ: CRWV) Slides on AI Data-Center Bubble Fears: What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 17, 2025—and What Wall Street Forecasts Next

CoreWeave shares fell 5.24% to $65.86 Wednesday amid heavy trading, as investors questioned the profitability and sustainability of large-scale AI infrastructure spending. Mizuho cut its price target to $92, citing revenue concerns. Delays at a Texas facility and rising scrutiny over data center power use added pressure. Three Democratic senators requested information from CoreWeave on potential impacts to electricity costs.
17 December 2025
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Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, AI Commerce Partnership, and Analyst Forecasts for V

Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, AI Commerce Partnership, and Analyst Forecasts for V

Visa announced USDC settlement for U.S. partners, allowing banks to settle transactions in stablecoins over the Solana blockchain. Cross River Bank and Lead Bank are first to join. Visa also revealed a partnership with Akamai to secure AI-driven shopping agents. Visa shares traded near $345.80 Wednesday.
17 December 2025
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XRP Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): XRP Trades Near $1.89 as ETF Inflows Top $1B and CME Launches New XRP Futures

XRP Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): XRP Trades Near $1.89 as ETF Inflows Top $1B and CME Launches New XRP Futures

XRP traded around $1.89 midday Wednesday, holding below the $2.00 mark despite CME Group’s Dec. 15 launch of Spot‑Quoted XRP futures and growth in U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs. The token’s price ranged from $1.88 to $1.98, with analysts citing cautious sentiment and repeated failures to sustain moves above $2. A daily close below $1.90 could signal further downside, according to FXStreet.
17 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): JPM Holds Near $318 as $350B Treasury Shift, Credit Headlines, and Analyst Forecasts Shape 2026 Outlook

JPMorgan Chase Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): JPM Holds Near $318 as $350B Treasury Shift, Credit Headlines, and Analyst Forecasts Shape 2026 Outlook

JPMorgan Chase shares rose 0.75% to $317.92 by mid-morning Wednesday after reports the bank moved nearly $350 billion from its Federal Reserve account into U.S. Treasuries since late 2023. The shift is seen as a bet on falling interest rates. A Reuters item on a bankrupt auto dealer also renewed attention to JPMorgan’s credit risk.
17 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 12:25 UTC): BTC Hovers Near $87K as ETF Outflows, Fed Uncertainty, and Corporate Buying Collide

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 12:25 UTC): BTC Hovers Near $87K as ETF Outflows, Fed Uncertainty, and Corporate Buying Collide

Bitcoin traded near $86,517 on Wednesday, over 30% below its October peak. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw two days of outflows, with $357.6 million withdrawn Dec. 15 and $277.2 million on Dec. 16. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) disclosed another large Bitcoin purchase on Dec. 15. Market focus remains on Federal Reserve signals and upcoming inflation data.
17 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (PFE) Today: 2026 Guidance Triggers Fresh Scrutiny—News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets and Dividend Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Pfizer Stock (PFE) Today: 2026 Guidance Triggers Fresh Scrutiny—News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets and Dividend Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Pfizer shares traded near $25.50 Wednesday after the company issued 2026 revenue guidance of $59.5–$62.5 billion and forecast adjusted EPS of $2.80–$3.00, below Wall Street expectations. The company also cut its 2025 revenue outlook to about $62 billion. Shares fell about 5% after the update. Pfizer cited lower COVID product sales and ongoing patent losses as key headwinds.
17 December 2025
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