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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.

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Rises as Prediction Markets Expand and “Cortex” AI Nears Launch — News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Rises as Prediction Markets Expand and “Cortex” AI Nears Launch — News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Robinhood shares rose 2% to $121.82 after the company expanded its sports-focused event contracts, including new bets on individual football player performance. The firm also launched “preset combos,” allowing users to bundle multiple predictions into a single contract. Over 1 million customers have traded 11 billion contracts since late 2024, according to Axios. Regulators are increasing scrutiny as these products resemble sports betting.
17 December 2025
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ServiceNow Stock (NYSE: NOW) Today: Armis Deal Buzz, Analyst Price Targets, and the 5-for-1 Split — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 17, 2025

ServiceNow Stock (NYSE: NOW) Today: Armis Deal Buzz, Analyst Price Targets, and the 5-for-1 Split — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 17, 2025

ServiceNow shares rose 3.3% to $806.62 as of 15:36 UTC Wednesday, rebounding after an earlier selloff tied to unconfirmed reports of advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity firm Armis for up to $7 billion. The move follows a wave of analyst actions and comes ahead of a 5-for-1 stock split, with split-adjusted trading set for December 18.
17 December 2025
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Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Tech Force Buzz, Navy ShipOS Deal, and Analyst Targets in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Tech Force Buzz, Navy ShipOS Deal, and Analyst Targets in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Palantir shares traded at $184–$185 in late morning Wednesday, down 1%–2%. Bank of America reiterated a $255 price target, citing government tech modernization efforts that list Palantir as a partner. The stock is up 142% year-to-date, but valuation and legal risks remain concerns. The U.S. Navy is deploying Palantir’s platforms in its ShipOS initiative.
17 December 2025
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Gold Price Today at 12:10 (Dec. 17, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,333 as Fed Cut Bets and $5,000 Forecasts Fuel the Rally

Gold Price Today at 12:10 (Dec. 17, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,333 as Fed Cut Bets and $5,000 Forecasts Fuel the Rally

Spot gold hovered near $4,333 per ounce around 12:10, up about 0.7% on the day, holding above $4,300 as investors weighed US labor data and inflation signals. Intraday trading ranged from $4,302 to $4,349. Renewed expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and geopolitical tensions supported prices. US gold futures also traded higher in early US hours.
17 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 12:09 GMT): Europe Climbs on UK Inflation Surprise as Investors Brace for CPI and Central Bank Decisions

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 12:09 GMT): Europe Climbs on UK Inflation Surprise as Investors Brace for CPI and Central Bank Decisions

European stocks climbed Wednesday after UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November, fueling expectations of a Bank of England rate cut. The STOXX 600 rose 0.4%, led by banks, energy, and miners. Sterling weakened and gilt yields dropped as traders priced in a 25-basis-point cut. Asian markets saw selective gains amid optimism in AI and chips, while Japan faced bond-market stress.
17 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

The S&P 500 fell 0.8% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.25% late Wednesday morning as declines in AI-linked mega-caps like Nvidia and Oracle outweighed gains in energy stocks. Oil prices rose after President Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned tankers into Venezuela, lifting U.S. crude by 1.5% to $56 a barrel. Most stocks traded higher, but losses in heavyweight tech names dragged major indexes lower.
17 December 2025
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S&P 500 Index Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 11:47 a.m. ET): Wall Street Slips as AI Stocks Weigh, Oil Rebounds, and Fed-Cut Debate Intensifies

S&P 500 Index Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 11:47 a.m. ET): Wall Street Slips as AI Stocks Weigh, Oil Rebounds, and Fed-Cut Debate Intensifies

The S&P 500 hovered near 6,760 late Wednesday morning, down 0.6% and on track for a fourth straight decline. Mega-cap and AI-linked stocks slid, with Nvidia among the biggest drags, while energy shares rose as oil prices rebounded on geopolitical news. The index traded between 6,742 and 6,812 after closing at 6,800.26 Tuesday.
17 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 17, 2025): DJIA at 11:45 a.m. ET, Key News Drivers, Forecasts, and Market Outlook Since Dec. 15

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 17, 2025): DJIA at 11:45 a.m. ET, Key News Drivers, Forecasts, and Market Outlook Since Dec. 15

The Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 48,051.78 at 11:45 a.m. ET Wednesday, down 62.48 points. Shares linked to AI fell after Oracle’s data-center funding setback, while energy stocks rose as oil prices rebounded on U.S. action against Venezuelan tankers. Salesforce and Procter & Gamble lifted the index earlier; Caterpillar and NVIDIA weighed it down later.
17 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) Jumps on Warner Bros. Discovery Board Decision: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Netflix Stock (NFLX) Jumps on Warner Bros. Discovery Board Decision: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery’s board on Dec. 17 rejected Paramount Skydance’s hostile takeover bid and reaffirmed support for its agreed merger with Netflix. Netflix shares rose 2.6% to $97.07 as of 15:21 UTC. The WBD board called Paramount’s offer “illusory” and cited concerns over financing. The board’s stance clarified the deal landscape but left regulatory hurdles unresolved.
17 December 2025
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Costco Stock (COST) Today: News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Shares on December 17, 2025

Costco Stock (COST) Today: News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Shares on December 17, 2025

Costco shares hovered near a 12-month low on December 17, trading around $862 after a rare analyst downgrade and debate over membership renewal rates. The company’s Q1 fiscal 2026 results beat expectations, with net sales up 8.2% to $65.98 billion and membership fees rising, but renewal rates dipped slightly. Investors cited valuation concerns and a lack of new catalysts for the stock’s decline.
17 December 2025
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Micron Technology (MU) Stock on Dec. 17, 2025: Earnings Preview, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Wall Street’s Bullish Reset

Micron Technology (MU) Stock on Dec. 17, 2025: Earnings Preview, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Wall Street’s Bullish Reset

Micron Technology will report fiscal Q1 2026 results after markets close Wednesday, with an earnings call at 4:30 p.m. ET. Shares traded near $234.55 by mid-morning amid heavy volatility and analyst upgrades. Wall Street expects revenue of about $12.9 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.96. The stock has surged in 2025 on optimism over tight supply, rising memory prices, and AI-driven demand.
17 December 2025
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Oracle Stock Today (ORCL): Blue Owl Funding Snag Puts $10B Michigan AI Data Center in Spotlight — News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Oracle Stock Today (ORCL): Blue Owl Funding Snag Puts $10B Michigan AI Data Center in Spotlight — News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Oracle shares fell 3.8% to $181.45 midday Wednesday after reports that Blue Owl Capital will not back a $10 billion Michigan data center project tied to OpenAI. Oracle said talks remain “on schedule.” The Wall Street Journal highlighted investor concerns over Oracle’s $523 billion AI backlog and execution risks. Citizens reiterated a $342 price target.
17 December 2025
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Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock News Today: Waymo’s $100B+ Funding Talks, Gemini Expansion, and Fresh Analyst Targets (Dec. 17, 2025)

Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock News Today: Waymo’s $100B+ Funding Talks, Gemini Expansion, and Fresh Analyst Targets (Dec. 17, 2025)

Alphabet Class C shares fell 1.8% to around $302 Wednesday amid volatile trading, with the company’s market cap near $3.7 trillion. Waymo is in talks to raise over $10 billion at a valuation of at least $100 billion, Reuters reported. Google also launched an experimental AI agent, “CC,” for paid U.S. and Canadian users.
17 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) Today: $10B OpenAI Investment Talks, Trainium Chip Catalyst, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Amazon Stock (AMZN) Today: $10B OpenAI Investment Talks, Trainium Chip Catalyst, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Amazon is in talks to invest about $10 billion in OpenAI, according to multiple reports on Dec. 17. The potential deal could see OpenAI adopt Amazon’s Trainium AI chips and deepen its use of AWS. AMZN traded near $222.56 as of 14:19 UTC, up about 1.4% in early trading after the news. Microsoft’s existing stake and cloud exclusivity remain a factor in negotiations.
17 December 2025
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Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: Instagram Reels Hits Fire TV, Zuckerberg’s AI Pivot, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: Instagram Reels Hits Fire TV, Zuckerberg’s AI Pivot, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Meta shares rose 1.5% to around $657 Wednesday, valuing the company near $1.85 trillion, as investors reacted to Instagram Reels launching on Amazon Fire TV in the U.S. The move brings short-form video to television screens for the first time. Traders weighed the new product against concerns over Meta’s AI spending and ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
17 December 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): OpenAI–Amazon Talks, AI Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): OpenAI–Amazon Talks, AI Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Microsoft shares traded at $476.39 as of 14:23 UTC Wednesday, up 0.30%, after reports Amazon is in talks to invest $10 billion in OpenAI. Reuters says the deal could value OpenAI over $500 billion and reshape AI infrastructure competition. Microsoft holds a 27% stake in OpenAI and exclusive cloud rights. New partnerships and internal AI initiatives also drew investor focus.
17 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025: Morgan Stanley Raises Target to $315 as India Supply-Chain Plans and App Store Scrutiny Intensify

Apple Stock (AAPL) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025: Morgan Stanley Raises Target to $315 as India Supply-Chain Plans and App Store Scrutiny Intensify

Apple shares closed at $274.61 on Dec. 16 after peaking at $288.62 earlier in the month, keeping its market cap near $4.06 trillion. Morgan Stanley raised its price target for Apple to $315, citing higher FY2027 EPS estimates. Reuters reported Apple is in talks with Indian chipmakers to assemble and package iPhone components in India. Regulatory scrutiny over App Store and mobile payments in Europe and Switzerland remains in focus.
17 December 2025
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Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Today: Shares Steady After Sharp Selloff as Wall Street Backs 2026 AI Growth Despite Margin Pressure (Dec. 17, 2025)

Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Today: Shares Steady After Sharp Selloff as Wall Street Backs 2026 AI Growth Despite Margin Pressure (Dec. 17, 2025)

Broadcom shares traded near $341 on Dec. 17, recovering slightly after their steepest three-day drop since March 2020. The stock’s slide followed guidance that fiscal Q1 gross margin will fall about 100 basis points, as AI revenue shifts toward lower-margin custom processors. Management projected Q1 revenue of $19.1 billion, above estimates, and expects AI semiconductor revenue to double year over year. Investors remain focused on margin pressures despite strong AI demand.
17 December 2025
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