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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.

Intel Stock (INTC) News Today: Price, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Intel Shares on Dec. 23, 2025

Intel Stock (INTC) News Today: Price, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Intel Shares on Dec. 23, 2025

U.S. antitrust agencies cleared Nvidia’s $5 billion investment in Intel on Dec. 23, removing a major regulatory hurdle. Intel shares traded near $36.36, flat for the day, with volume at 15.3 million. Bank of America upgraded Intel to Overweight, citing improved liquidity and a return to positive free cash flow. Debate continues over whether Intel can bridge the trust gap as it pushes its foundry ambitions.
23 December 2025
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Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) Today: Wegovy Pill Approval Raises the Stakes in GLP‑1s as Wall Street Forecasts Point to a High‑Expectation 2026

Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) Today: Wegovy Pill Approval Raises the Stakes in GLP‑1s as Wall Street Forecasts Point to a High‑Expectation 2026

Eli Lilly shares hovered near record highs Tuesday after the FDA approved Novo Nordisk’s first oral Wegovy pill, intensifying rivalry in the obesity drug market. LLY traded around $1,077 as investors weighed Novo’s launch against Lilly’s own oral candidate, orforglipron, which could reach the market in 2026. Both firms have signaled lower pricing for new pills as competition heats up.
23 December 2025
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Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C): Regulatory Pressure Eases, Shares Hit New 52‑Week High as Wall Street Maps the 2026 Outlook

Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C): Regulatory Pressure Eases, Shares Hit New 52‑Week High as Wall Street Maps the 2026 Outlook

Citigroup shares hit a 52-week high of $118.09 on Dec. 22, up nearly 3%, and traded around $118.97 on Dec. 23. The rally follows the Federal Reserve’s termination of three key risk-management enforcement actions and the OCC’s withdrawal of a 2024 amendment tied to Citi’s capital distributions. Citi stock is up about 59% for the year.
23 December 2025
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Costco Stock (COST) Outlook on Dec. 23, 2025: Earnings Beat, Holiday Spending Signals, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Costco Stock (COST) Outlook on Dec. 23, 2025: Earnings Beat, Holiday Spending Signals, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Costco shares traded near $853 on Dec. 23, close to a 52-week low despite strong Q1 fiscal 2026 results. The company reported $67.3 billion in total revenue and $2 billion in net income for the quarter ended Nov. 23. Comparable sales rose 6.4%. Investors remain focused on valuation and membership trends as the stock pulls back from last year’s highs.
23 December 2025
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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) Stock Today: CES 2026 Catalyst, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 23, 2025)

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) Stock Today: CES 2026 Catalyst, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 23, 2025)

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 6.5% to $30.09 by 11:37 a.m. ET Tuesday, reversing a 19.7% surge the previous session after announcing plans to showcase commercial quantum technology at CES 2026. Trading volume spiked, with shares swinging between $31.98 and $29.85. The company will present its annealing quantum tech and hybrid solvers at the January event in Las Vegas.
23 December 2025
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Robinhood (HOOD) Stock News Today, Dec. 23, 2025: Prediction Markets Expansion, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock News Today, Dec. 23, 2025: Prediction Markets Expansion, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

Robinhood shares fell about 2%–3% to $119 on December 23, tracking declines in crypto-related stocks after Bitcoin dropped 3%. The company is expanding into sports-focused event contracts, resembling betting products but regulated as derivatives. Retail trading volumes remain at record highs, with inflows up 53% year-over-year, according to J.P. Morgan.
23 December 2025
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GE Aerospace Stock (NYSE: GE) Hits New Highs on Jet-Engine Demand, New Orders, and 2026 Earnings Focus

GE Aerospace Stock (NYSE: GE) Hits New Highs on Jet-Engine Demand, New Orders, and 2026 Earnings Focus

GE Aerospace stock hit fresh highs near $317.58 on December 23, 2025, after opening at $314.97. Shares extended gains from the previous session, when GE closed at $314.73, up 2.45% with above-average volume. The rally follows strong quarterly results, raised guidance, and continued demand for commercial and defense engines. Trading volume remained elevated as the stock outperformed peers.
23 December 2025
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Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) Stock News on Dec. 23, 2025: $24.55 Take-Private Deal, Go‑Shop Window, Analyst Reactions, and What Investors Should Watch

Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) Stock News on Dec. 23, 2025: $24.55 Take-Private Deal, Go‑Shop Window, Analyst Reactions, and What Investors Should Watch

Clearwater Analytics shares traded at $24.06 on December 23, just below the $24.55-per-share cash buyout price set in an $8.4 billion take-private deal led by Permira and Warburg Pincus. The agreement includes a go-shop period through January 23, 2026, allowing Clearwater to seek higher offers.
23 December 2025
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Walmart Stock (WMT) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Catalysts as Legal Headlines Pressure Shares (Dec. 23, 2025)

Walmart Stock (WMT) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Catalysts as Legal Headlines Pressure Shares (Dec. 23, 2025)

Walmart shares fell 1.06% to $111.41 Tuesday amid new legal and regulatory scrutiny tied to recalled ByHeart infant formula and an infant botulism outbreak. The FDA said recalled formula was found for sale at Walmart stores after recall notices, and Bloomberg Law reported Walmart may be added as a defendant in related lawsuits. Investors also weighed ongoing price-fixing allegations and debate over the stock’s high valuation.
23 December 2025
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UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock News Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Audits, Washington Policy Pressure, and Analyst Price Targets

UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock News Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Audits, Washington Policy Pressure, and Analyst Price Targets

UnitedHealth Group traded near $325 Tuesday, little changed as investors assessed new operational reforms and ongoing federal scrutiny. The company released initial findings from external audits and outlined a 23-point action plan targeting Medicare Advantage billing and internal processes. CEO Stephen Hemsley said most reforms should be completed by end-2025, with all done by Q1 2026.
23 December 2025
JPMorgan Chase Stock (NYSE: JPM) News Today: Record Highs, Crypto Trading Reports, 2026 Expense Outlook and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

JPMorgan Chase Stock (NYSE: JPM) News Today: Record Highs, Crypto Trading Reports, 2026 Expense Outlook and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

JPMorgan Chase stock traded near record highs in the mid-$320s on Dec. 23, 2025, after closing at $323.09 the previous session. The rally follows reports the bank is exploring crypto trading for institutional clients and comes amid rising Treasury yields after U.S. GDP growth topped forecasts. JPM shares are up more than 30% year-to-date.
23 December 2025
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Natural Gas Stocks and Storage Surge Into the Spotlight: Record LNG Demand, Weather Whiplash, and 2026 Price Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Natural Gas Stocks and Storage Surge Into the Spotlight: Record LNG Demand, Weather Whiplash, and 2026 Price Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

U.S. LNG export demand hit record highs in late December, pushing natural gas prices up even as forecasts for mild weather and near-record Lower 48 production capped gains. Working gas in storage stood at 3,579 Bcf for the week ending Dec. 12, 0.9% above the five-year average. The next EIA storage report is delayed to Dec. 29 due to the holiday. Total U.S. gas demand is projected to ease if warm conditions persist.
23 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet and China’s AI Surge Reshape the 2026 Playbook (Dec. 23, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet and China’s AI Surge Reshape the 2026 Playbook (Dec. 23, 2025)

Nvidia is set to resume H200 AI chip shipments to China by mid-February 2026 after U.S. policy shifts, while AMD’s China-compliant accelerators draw interest from Chinese cloud firms. Alphabet agreed to buy data-center developer Intersect for $4.75 billion. ByteDance plans about $23 billion in AI infrastructure spending next year. Investors are rotating attention to Chinese AI stocks amid concerns over high U.S. valuations.
23 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today at 10:46 UTC (Dec 23, 2025): BTC Trades Near $87K as ETF Outflows, Thin Holiday Liquidity and Record Options Expiry Shape the Market

Bitcoin Price Today at 10:46 UTC (Dec 23, 2025): BTC Trades Near $87K as ETF Outflows, Thin Holiday Liquidity and Record Options Expiry Shape the Market

Bitcoin traded near $87,400 at 10:46 UTC on December 23, down about 2% in 24 hours after failing to hold above $90,000. U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $142 million in net outflows Monday, marking a third straight day of withdrawals. Liquidity remains thin ahead of a record options expiration set for December 26.
23 December 2025
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  • ASX Set to Open Flat Amid Rising Oil Prices and Stalled US-Iran Talks
    April 26, 2026, 9:17 PM EDT. Australian shares are poised for a flat open Monday as Brent crude surpasses $107 a barrel, driven by a nearly 2% rise following stalled US-Iran peace talks and restricted Strait of Hormuz flows tightening global oil supply. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained on April 25, offset by a Dow Jones loss. Investors await Australia's consumer price index report Wednesday. In corporate moves, Origin Energy reported a slight production decline to 164.5 petajoules in Q1, down from last year. IperionX advanced its titanium powder plant in Virginia to continuous operations during the quarter. The ASX benchmark edged down 0.1% on April 24 to 8,786.50.

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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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