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Khadija Saeed

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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) News on Dec. 24, 2025: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham’s $90 Target, and 2026 Neutron Catalysts

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) News on Dec. 24, 2025: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham’s $90 Target, and 2026 Neutron Catalysts

Rocket Lab shares surged after the company won an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-defense satellites, bringing its total SDA awards above $1.3 billion. The stock rally comes as Rocket Lab capped 2025 with a record 21 successful Electron launches. U.S. markets closed early for Christmas Eve, increasing volatility.
24 December 2025
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Oracle Stock (ORCL) News on Dec. 24, 2025: TikTok Joint Venture Tailwind Meets AI Data-Center Spending Fears

Oracle Stock (ORCL) News on Dec. 24, 2025: TikTok Joint Venture Tailwind Meets AI Data-Center Spending Fears

Oracle shares traded at $196.73, up 0.70% in a shortened Christmas Eve session, with a market cap near $550.9 billion. AP reports TikTok signed binding agreements with Oracle and others for a new U.S. joint venture, with Oracle to run U.S. user data in its cloud. The deal is expected to close Jan. 22, 2026. Investors remain focused on Oracle’s AI data-center costs and financing.
24 December 2025
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Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) on Dec. 24, 2025: Waymo Update, AI Power Push, and Wall Street Forecasts Into 2026

Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) on Dec. 24, 2025: Waymo Update, AI Power Push, and Wall Street Forecasts Into 2026

Alphabet’s Class C shares traded near $314 in a shortened session Wednesday as U.S. markets prepared to close early for Christmas Eve. Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle unit, pledged a software update after its robotaxis contributed to traffic gridlock during a San Francisco power outage. California regulators are reviewing the incident. GOOG shares were modestly lower on the day.
24 December 2025
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Palantir (PLTR) Stock News Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Price Action, Fresh AI Contract Catalysts, and 2026 Forecasts

Palantir (PLTR) Stock News Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Price Action, Fresh AI Contract Catalysts, and 2026 Forecasts

Palantir Technologies shares traded near $193.84 on Dec. 24, 2025, after rebounding from a post-earnings drop earlier in the year. The stock remains volatile, hovering below the $200 mark as investors weigh strong AI contract momentum against concerns over high valuations. Retail demand and index inclusion have fueled trading activity. Technical analysts cite resistance near $194 and support around $150.
24 December 2025
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Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: WhatsApp AI Antitrust Order, Wall Street Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 24, 2025)

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: WhatsApp AI Antitrust Order, Wall Street Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 24, 2025)

Meta shares closed near $666 on Dec. 24, valuing the company at about $1.85 trillion. Italy’s antitrust regulator ordered Meta to suspend WhatsApp terms that could block rival AI chatbots, citing competition concerns. Meta said it will appeal. The stock remains below late-summer highs as investors weigh regulatory risks and the cost of AI expansion.
24 December 2025
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Micron (MU) Stock on December 24, 2025: Record Earnings, HBM Sold Out Through 2026, Analyst Targets Jump—and What Comes Next

Micron (MU) Stock on December 24, 2025: Record Earnings, HBM Sold Out Through 2026, Analyst Targets Jump—and What Comes Next

Micron Technology shares traded at $276.27 as of 14:18 UTC, down 0.11% after surging more than 160% in 2025. The company reported fiscal Q1 2026 revenue of $13.64 billion and guided for Q2 revenue of $18.7 billion, both above expectations. Micron said high-bandwidth memory supply for 2026 is fully booked, with rising prices and margins. Wall Street raised forecasts and price targets following the report.
24 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) News, Forecasts, and Analyst Targets for Dec. 24, 2025

Amazon Stock (AMZN) News, Forecasts, and Analyst Targets for Dec. 24, 2025

Amazon shares traded near $232 on Dec. 24, up about 1.6% from Tuesday’s close, with markets set to close early for Christmas Eve. The stock remains about 10% below its November high and is up roughly 5–6% for the year. Investors are watching Amazon’s $125 billion AI infrastructure spending and a recent $15 billion bond issue as key factors shaping sentiment into 2026. Market cap stands near $2.5 trillion.
24 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) News Today: CEO Steps In on Copilot, AI Spending Scrutiny, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts in a Holiday-Thin Session

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) News Today: CEO Steps In on Copilot, AI Spending Scrutiny, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts in a Holiday-Thin Session

Microsoft traded near $486.85 in light volume during the shortened U.S. session on Dec. 24, with markets set to close early for Christmas Eve. Investors remain focused on whether Microsoft’s heavy AI spending will deliver faster revenue and margin growth. CEO Satya Nadella has reportedly taken a more direct role in AI product execution, especially around Copilot performance and adoption.
24 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for December 24, 2025: AI “Siri 2.0” Catalyst, App Store Regulation, and What’s Next in 2026

Apple Stock (AAPL) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for December 24, 2025: AI “Siri 2.0” Catalyst, App Store Regulation, and What’s Next in 2026

Apple shares traded near $272 in light volume Wednesday as U.S. markets closed early for Christmas Eve. A federal judge blocked Texas’ app store age-verification law, easing compliance concerns for Apple. The S&P 500 hit a record high Tuesday, with year-end positioning and AI expectations in focus for AAPL.
24 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) News Today: What’s Moving the Shares on Dec. 24, 2025 — China H200 Exports, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) News Today: What’s Moving the Shares on Dec. 24, 2025 — China H200 Exports, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch

NVIDIA shares rose about 3% to $189 in early trading Wednesday as investors watched developments on possible H200 AI chip exports to China. Reuters reported Nvidia aims to ship H200 chips before mid-February, pending Beijing’s approval. U.S. lawmakers are pressing for more transparency on export licenses. Markets close early at 1:00 p.m. ET for Christmas Eve.
24 December 2025
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Apollo Micro Systems secures DRDO laser DEW tech transfer as shares hit upper circuit again on Dec 23, 2025

Apollo Micro Systems secures DRDO laser DEW tech transfer as shares hit upper circuit again on Dec 23, 2025

Apollo Micro Systems said it received DRDO approval for two technology transfers related to laser-based Directed Energy Weapon systems, including a 10 kW laser DEW and an EO tracking system. The announcement, disclosed December 22, 2025, triggered a 5% upper circuit in the stock on December 23, extending its recent rally. The transfers require a licensed agreement and regulatory clearance.
24 December 2025
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Tata Capital Share Price Breaks Out on Heavy Volumes as NBFC Bets ₹500 Crore on Vodafone Idea’s ₹3,300-Crore Bond Sale

Tata Capital Share Price Breaks Out on Heavy Volumes as NBFC Bets ₹500 Crore on Vodafone Idea’s ₹3,300-Crore Bond Sale

Tata Capital shares jumped 4.24% to ₹344 on December 23, breaking out of a tight trading range with volume surging to 12.13 million shares, about 3.5 times the average. The move followed news of Tata Capital investing ₹500 crore in Vodafone Idea’s ₹3,300-crore bond issue. Indian benchmarks ended nearly unchanged in thin year-end trade, with the Nifty 50 up 0.02% and the Sensex down 0.05%.
24 December 2025
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Jupiter Wagons Share Price Jumps as Promoter Tatravagonka Raises Stake — What Happened on Dec 23, 2025 and What Investors Are Watching Next

Jupiter Wagons Share Price Jumps as Promoter Tatravagonka Raises Stake — What Happened on Dec 23, 2025 and What Investors Are Watching Next

Jupiter Wagons shares hit a two-month high near ₹335 on December 23 after promoter Tatravagonka A.S. raised its stake to 19.24% from 18.69% through conversion of 2.87 million warrants into equity. The transaction, valued at ₹135 crore, lifted the company’s total equity to 427.4 million shares. Railway stocks broadly gained ahead of Union Budget 2026.
24 December 2025
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Silver Price Breaks $70 on Dec 23, 2025 — and Hindustan Zinc Becomes the Stock Market’s Silver Proxy

Silver Price Breaks $70 on Dec 23, 2025 — and Hindustan Zinc Becomes the Stock Market’s Silver Proxy

Global silver prices broke above $70 per ounce for the first time on December 23, 2025, triggering record highs on India’s MCX, where silver spiked to nearly ₹2,17,800 per kg. Hindustan Zinc shares climbed over 3% as investors bet on higher earnings from the company’s major silver production. The surge was fueled by strong industrial demand, tightening supply, and expectations of U.S. rate cuts.
24 December 2025
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Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) After Hours Today (Dec. 23, 2025): What Drove the Move and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Open

Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) After Hours Today (Dec. 23, 2025): What Drove the Move and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Open

Amphenol shares closed up 1.47% at $137.12 on Dec. 23, trading in a $133.28–$137.25 range on light volume, about 3.7 million below the 50-day average. After-hours trading was flat, with the stock at $137.15 as of 5:44 p.m. EST. APH ended the session roughly 5% below its 52-week high of $144.37. No major company news moved the stock; gains tracked broader market strength.
24 December 2025
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Western Digital (WDC) Stock After Hours on Dec. 23, 2025: What’s Moving Shares—and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Market Open

Western Digital (WDC) Stock After Hours on Dec. 23, 2025: What’s Moving Shares—and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Market Open

Western Digital shares traded near $178 in after-hours activity Tuesday, holding gains from a strong 2025 rally. The stock’s steadiness follows its recent addition to the Nasdaq-100, with index rebalancing effects still in play. U.S. markets will close early Wednesday for Christmas Eve, raising the risk of exaggerated moves in thin trading. No major company-specific news drove after-hours action.
24 December 2025
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Newmont (NEM) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 23, 2025: After‑Hours Update, Gold’s $4,500 Breakout, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before Wednesday’s Open

Newmont (NEM) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 23, 2025: After‑Hours Update, Gold’s $4,500 Breakout, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before Wednesday’s Open

Newmont closed at $105.25 on Dec. 23, up 0.35%, then edged down to $105.20 in after-hours trading. Gold prices surged above $4,500, hitting new records and driving sentiment across the sector. Newmont’s stock sits at the top of its 52-week range ahead of a holiday-shortened session Wednesday, when thin trading could increase volatility.
24 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Honeywell (HON) Reports Mixed Q1 Earnings Ahead of SpaceX IPO
    April 26, 2026, 3:11 PM EDT. Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) reported a mixed first-quarter fiscal 2026, beating earnings expectations with a non-GAAP EPS of $2.45 but missing revenue estimates by $140 million, reaching $9.14 billion. Orders increased 7%, signaling steady demand. The firm plans to spin off its aerospace business in a move expected to complete by June 29, 2026. Full-year 2026 guidance remains stable, projecting sales between $38.8 billion and $39.8 billion with adjusted EPS between $10.35 and $10.65. Honeywell secured a new contract with Bechtel Energy to supply LNG process technology for NextDecade's Rio Grande export facility. The company's diversified operations span industrial automation, aerospace, and energy solutions across major global markets. Despite Honeywell's solid outlook, some AI stocks may offer higher upside and lower risk ahead of the SpaceX IPO.

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Why Circle Internet Group Stock Is Back Under the Microscope Before Earnings

Why Circle Internet Group Stock Is Back Under the Microscope Before Earnings

26 April 2026
Circle shares closed at $99.66, down 0.4%, as investors await first-quarter results due May 11. The company faces a proposed class-action lawsuit over alleged negligence tied to the April 1 Drift Protocol hack, where attackers reportedly moved $230 million in USDC. USDC circulation rose 72% year-on-year to $75.3 billion in Q4. MarketBeat lists Circle’s average 12-month price target at $127.24.
Vistra Stock Pops 4.8% as VST’s AI Power Trade Faces Its Next Test

Vistra Stock Pops 4.8% as VST’s AI Power Trade Faces Its Next Test

26 April 2026
Vistra Corp. shares rose 4.8% to $164.35 Friday, outpacing major utility peers despite lighter trading volume. The company is set to report first-quarter results May 7 and hold its annual shareholder meeting April 29. Vistra has guided to 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $6.8–$7.6 billion, excluding Cogentrix. The stock remains 25% below its 52-week high.
IonQ, Inc.’s $1.8 Billion SkyWater Deal Hits FTC Delay as Quantum Stakes Rise

IonQ, Inc.’s $1.8 Billion SkyWater Deal Hits FTC Delay as Quantum Stakes Rise

26 April 2026
The Federal Trade Commission issued a “Second Request” for more information on IonQ’s $1.8 billion acquisition of SkyWater Technology, pausing the merger review, according to a securities filing. IonQ and SkyWater said they still aim to close the deal by late 2026. IonQ shares closed Friday at $42.69, down 2.19%. The FTC request was made April 24.
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