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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.

CrowdStrike Stock (CRWD) News Today: AI Security Push, Analyst Price Targets, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 23, 2025

CrowdStrike Stock (CRWD) News Today: AI Security Push, Analyst Price Targets, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 23, 2025

CrowdStrike shares traded near $478 on Dec. 23, down about 1% amid a tight intraday range. The company recently launched Falcon AI Detection and Response, targeting enterprise AI security. Analysts say strong fundamentals persist, but investors remain cautious about high valuations in a selective market. No new earnings were reported Tuesday.
23 December 2025
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Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Deal Update, Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Price Targets (Dec. 23, 2025)

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Deal Update, Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Price Targets (Dec. 23, 2025)

Qualcomm stock traded near $174.78 on December 23, 2025, with about 2.6 million shares changing hands. The company finalized its Alphawave Semi acquisition ahead of schedule and named Alphawave CEO Tony Pialis to lead its data center business. A U.K. filing set the exchange rate for Alphawave shareholders at $1.00:£0.7417.
23 December 2025
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Target Stock News Today: TGT Slips on Dec. 23, 2025 as Holiday Sales Data, App Outage, and Wall Street Forecasts Shape 2026 Outlook

Target Stock News Today: TGT Slips on Dec. 23, 2025 as Holiday Sales Data, App Outage, and Wall Street Forecasts Shape 2026 Outlook

Target shares fell about 1% to $94.23 Tuesday after Wolfe Research cut its Q4 same-store sales estimate, citing a recent digital outage and Walmart’s continued outperformance. The outage last week disrupted Target’s app, website, and some gift card processing during the holiday rush. Options activity showed moderately bearish sentiment. U.S. holiday retail sales rose roughly 4% year over year, according to Visa and Mastercard.
23 December 2025
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Salesforce Stock (CRM) News and Forecast for Dec. 23, 2025: Evercore’s 2026 “Top Pick” Call, Agentforce Momentum, and an AI Trust Reality Check

Salesforce Stock (CRM) News and Forecast for Dec. 23, 2025: Evercore’s 2026 “Top Pick” Call, Agentforce Momentum, and an AI Trust Reality Check

Salesforce shares traded near $262–$263 on Dec. 23, 2025, slipping slightly in light holiday volume. Analysts highlighted a bullish chart setup and defended the $225 support level, while consensus 12-month price targets clustered around $326–$332. Wall Street positioned Salesforce as a top “comeback” pick for 2026, but internal caution on AI reliability surfaced.
23 December 2025
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Philip Morris International Stock (NYSE: PM) Today: News, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook, and What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 23, 2025

Philip Morris International Stock (NYSE: PM) Today: News, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook, and What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 23, 2025

Philip Morris International stock rose 1.4% to $161.94 as of 2:37 p.m. ET Tuesday, following a 1.82% gain Monday. Shares remain below the 52-week high of $186.69 set in June. The company secured a new $2 billion revolving credit facility and extended a €1.5 billion facility, both detailed in a Dec. 23 Form 8-K filing. No borrowings were outstanding under the replaced facility at the time of the change.
23 December 2025
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Boeing Stock (NYSE: BA) News Today: 737 Production Push, Starliner Scrutiny, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Boeing Stock (NYSE: BA) News Today: 737 Production Push, Starliner Scrutiny, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Boeing shares traded at $216.73, down 0.05% Tuesday, as investors reacted to new details on 737 production and renewed scrutiny of the Starliner program. Boeing aims to boost 737 output to 47 jets per month by mid-2026. NASA’s safety panel criticized handling of Starliner incident classifications and cited thruster issues during ISS docking.
23 December 2025
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Chevron Stock (CVX) News Today: Venezuela Shipping Crackdown, Dividend Outlook, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Chevron Stock (CVX) News Today: Venezuela Shipping Crackdown, Dividend Outlook, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Chevron shares rose 0.71% to $150.86 as investors watched U.S. enforcement actions disrupt Venezuelan oil shipments. Reuters reported PDVSA is using tankers for storage as onshore tanks fill, while Chevron continues licensed exports from Venezuela. Chevron accounts for about a quarter of certain Orinoco crude grades. Oil prices climbed as shipping delays fueled supply concerns.
23 December 2025
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Home Depot Stock (NYSE: HD) on Dec. 23, 2025: Price Near $344 as Analysts Debate the 2026 “Recovery” Setup

Home Depot Stock (NYSE: HD) on Dec. 23, 2025: Price Near $344 as Analysts Debate the 2026 “Recovery” Setup

Home Depot shares closed at $344.44 on Dec. 23, down 0.56% for the day, after trading between $341.95 and $346.95. Wolfe Research raised its price target to $415, maintaining an “Outperform” rating. Brighton Jones LLC disclosed a 22.9% increase in its stake last quarter. Rep. David Taylor reported a small purchase of Home Depot stock earlier in December.
23 December 2025
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BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News Today: 4.066M ETH Treasury Milestone, Share-Authorization Vote, and 2026 Staking Outlook

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News Today: 4.066M ETH Treasury Milestone, Share-Authorization Vote, and 2026 Staking Outlook

BitMine Immersion Technologies reported holding 4,066,062 ETH as of Dec. 21, about 3.37% of total Ethereum supply, with the stash valued at $2,991 per token. BMNR shares traded near $29.52 Tuesday, down 5% on the day. The company also disclosed $1 billion in cash and 193 Bitcoin, bringing total “crypto + cash + moonshots” to $13.2 billion.
23 December 2025
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PepsiCo Stock (PEP) Slides on Dec. 23, 2025 as Elliott-Backed Cost Cuts, 2026 Outlook and Dividend Growth Take Center Stage

PepsiCo Stock (PEP) Slides on Dec. 23, 2025 as Elliott-Backed Cost Cuts, 2026 Outlook and Dividend Growth Take Center Stage

PepsiCo shares fell 1.91% to $144.24 by early afternoon Tuesday as investors reacted to the company’s North America turnaround plan and preliminary 2026 outlook. The stock moved amid continued scrutiny following activist investor Elliott’s involvement and recent leadership changes. PepsiCo projects 2026 organic revenue growth of 2% to 4% and core EPS growth of 5% to 7%.
23 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock Today: Paramount’s $30 Bid Gets Larry Ellison Backstop as Netflix Deal Enters Crunch Time

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock Today: Paramount’s $30 Bid Gets Larry Ellison Backstop as Netflix Deal Enters Crunch Time

Warner Bros. Discovery stock traded near $28.98 Tuesday as Paramount Skydance amended its $30-per-share all-cash tender offer, adding a $40.4 billion personal guarantee from Oracle’s Larry Ellison. WBD’s board acknowledged receipt but maintained support for Netflix’s rival cash-and-stock deal. Harris Associates, a top WBD shareholder, called the new Paramount terms “not sufficient.”
23 December 2025
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Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock News Today: Supreme Court Bid, Drug-Pricing Deals, Dividend Boost, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock News Today: Supreme Court Bid, Drug-Pricing Deals, Dividend Boost, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Bristol-Myers Squibb shares traded near $54 midday Tuesday, down about 1%, after the company and Johnson & Johnson asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review challenges to Medicare drug price negotiations. Eliquis, a key Bristol Myers drug, is set for negotiated Medicare pricing starting January 1, 2026. Guggenheim reiterated a Buy rating on BMY despite new competition for its Camzyos therapy.
23 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) News Today: Shares Trade Near $120 as Analysts Weigh Exxon’s 2030 Plan, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Forecasts

Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) News Today: Shares Trade Near $120 as Analysts Weigh Exxon’s 2030 Plan, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Forecasts

Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.39% to $119.79 Tuesday after the company outlined a more ambitious 2030 plan, targeting $25 billion in earnings growth and $35 billion in cash flow growth versus 2024. The stock remains just below its 52-week high of $120.81, set in November. Exxon projects 5.5 million barrels per day in upstream production by 2030, with the Permian Basin as a key driver. Market cap stands near $505 billion.
23 December 2025
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock on Dec. 23, 2025: AI Tailwinds, Analyst Targets, Dividend Outlook, and a Critical Zero‑Day in Focus

Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock on Dec. 23, 2025: AI Tailwinds, Analyst Targets, Dividend Outlook, and a Critical Zero‑Day in Focus

Cisco shares traded at $77.98 midday Tuesday, down 0.17%, after hitting a record close of $80.25 on Dec. 10. The stock remains in focus as investors weigh strong AI-driven networking demand, raised FY2026 guidance, and new scrutiny of Cisco’s cybersecurity business. Volume reached 4 million shares by midday.
23 December 2025
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Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) Today: Holiday Sales Rise 3.9%, New Tencent Partnership, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) Today: Holiday Sales Rise 3.9%, New Tencent Partnership, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Mastercard reported U.S. retail sales rose 3.9% year over year from Nov. 1 to Dec. 21, with e-commerce up 7.4% and in-store sales up 2.9%. Shares traded near $579 Tuesday after the company also announced a new international partnership with Tencent MIDAS focused on digital checkout security. Visa data showed similar holiday sales growth at 4.2%.
23 December 2025
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Caterpillar (CAT) Stock News Today: December 23, 2025 Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Shares Next

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock News Today: December 23, 2025 Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Shares Next

Caterpillar shares traded around $587 by early afternoon Dec. 23, up 0.8%, after opening near $580. The stock has outperformed much of the market in 2025, driven by rising demand for energy equipment from data centers. Shares recently pulled back from a 12-month high near $627.50. Institutional investors hold about 71% of Caterpillar stock, with recent filings showing mixed position changes.
23 December 2025
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IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) Today: Analyst Downgrade, $9.7B Microsoft AI Deal, and Wall Street Forecasts as of Dec. 23, 2025

IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) Today: Analyst Downgrade, $9.7B Microsoft AI Deal, and Wall Street Forecasts as of Dec. 23, 2025

IREN shares traded around $42.60 by early afternoon Tuesday after Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock from “hold” to “sell,” sending it lower at the open. The company’s volatility remains high, with a 52-week range from $5 to the mid-$70s and short interest at about 20%. IREN’s $9.7 billion AI cloud contract with Microsoft and a $5.8 billion Dell chip deal continue to drive speculation.
23 December 2025
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  • Cerebras Systems Files for IPO Following AI Chip Success and G42 Partnership
    April 26, 2026, 7:54 PM EDT. Cerebras Systems plans to go public with an IPO on Nasdaq, revealing a turnaround marked by $510 million in 2025 revenue and a net profit of $87.9 million, more than doubling from 2024. The company's gains stem from its advanced AI chip technology and strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi-based G42, which bolsters its supply chain. Cerebras seeks to leverage these strengths to expand its market presence in artificial intelligence hardware amidst growing competition.

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Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

26 April 2026
Kratos Defense shares dropped 6.5% to $61.26, cutting its market value to $10.6 billion as investors questioned the pace of profit from new contracts. The company recently completed the first flight of its Mk1 Firejet drone and won a Space Force contract worth up to $446.8 million. AeroVironment, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman also declined. Kratos raised $1.17 billion in a February share offering.
Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

26 April 2026
Wisconsin sued Robinhood and several rivals over sports event contracts, alleging illegal sports betting through prediction markets. The lawsuit comes days before Robinhood reports first-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Robinhood shares closed at $84.71 Friday, down from $91.28 on Monday. The company said its event contracts are federally regulated and it will defend itself.
SoFi Technologies Stock Faces a Big Q1 Earnings Test as Loan Growth Comes Into Focus

SoFi Technologies Stock Faces a Big Q1 Earnings Test as Loan Growth Comes Into Focus

26 April 2026
SoFi will report first-quarter results before markets open April 29, with management projecting about $1.04 billion in adjusted net revenue and adjusted EPS of 12 cents. Shares closed at $18.44 Friday, valuing the company at $23.8 billion. The company recently launched a digital HELOC and formed a Real Estate Advisory Council. Last quarter, loan originations rose 46% to $10.5 billion and fee-based revenue climbed 53%.
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