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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.

Dell (DELL) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Dell (DELL) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Dell Technologies closed Friday at about $130, down sharply, after volatile December trading driven by AI server growth and rising memory costs. The stock has surged in 2025 but remains below its autumn peak of $168. Dell reported record Q3 revenue of $27 billion and raised its AI server outlook, but investors remain wary of margin pressure from higher DRAM and NAND prices. Market cap stands in the mid-$80 billion range.
14 December 2025
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AbbVie (ABBV) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on December 15, 2025

AbbVie (ABBV) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on December 15, 2025

AbbVie shares closed at $223.32 Friday, down 0.3%, with a market cap near $395 billion. HSBC upgraded the stock to Buy with a $265 target, and Morgan Stanley lifted its target to $269, citing strong growth from Skyrizi and Rinvoq offsetting Humira declines. AbbVie raised 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to $10.61–$10.65 and announced a 5.5% dividend increase to $1.73 per share quarterly.
14 December 2025
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Nationwide Fined £44m by FCA After Covid Furlough Fraud Exposed AML Control Failings

Nationwide Fined £44m by FCA After Covid Furlough Fraud Exposed AML Control Failings

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority fined Nationwide Building Society £44 million for inadequate anti-financial crime controls between 2016 and 2021. Regulators say these failures allowed £64.6 million in Covid furlough funds to be paid into personal accounts, including £26 million to one customer in eight days. About £820,000 from the fraud remains unrecovered. Nationwide says it self-reported and has since strengthened its controls.
14 December 2025
UK Rail Timetable Change Goes Live on 14 December 2025: Faster East Coast Main Line Journeys, More Trains — and Extra Services for Kent Commuters

UK Rail Timetable Change Goes Live on 14 December 2025: Faster East Coast Main Line Journeys, More Trains — and Extra Services for Kent Commuters

A new UK rail timetable took effect Sunday, 14 December 2025, marking the largest overhaul of East Coast Main Line services in over a decade. Network Rail says weekday trains between Newcastle and London King’s Cross have nearly doubled, and some London–Edinburgh journeys are 15 minutes faster. Passengers are urged to check schedules, as many regular train times have changed.
14 December 2025
PepsiCo Stock (PEP): What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

PepsiCo Stock (PEP): What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

PepsiCo closed at $150.65 on Friday, Dec. 12, as investors weighed its new cost-cutting and portfolio simplification plan backed by Elliott Management. The company aims to reduce U.S. SKUs by about 20% and invest in affordability while targeting preliminary 2026 financial goals. PepsiCo and Elliott reached a settlement to avoid a proxy fight earlier this month. Markets will watch for signs of North America momentum as trading opens Monday.
14 December 2025
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Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C) Before the Open: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch on Dec. 15, 2025

Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C) Before the Open: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch on Dec. 15, 2025

Citigroup shares closed at $111.80 ahead of Monday’s U.S. open, up about 59% in 2025 and leading major bank peers. JPMorgan upgraded Citi to Overweight and raised its price target to $124, citing progress on restructuring and profitability. CFO Mark Mason said investment banking fees could rise by the mid-20s percent in Q4, with two-thirds of restructuring initiatives nearly done.
14 December 2025
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Eaton (ETN) Stock: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Eaton (ETN) Stock: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Eaton Corporation shares fell 5.25% to $331.98 Friday, with nearly 3.9 million shares traded as market volatility hit AI-linked stocks and industrial names. The drop followed broader risk-off sentiment, not Eaton-specific news. The company’s $9.5 billion deal to acquire Boyd’s thermal business is expected to close in Q2 2026. ETN remains below its July 52-week high of $399.56.
14 December 2025
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Intuit (INTU) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Intuit (INTU) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Intuit shares traded near $670.93 ahead of Monday’s open, down 0.74% from the previous close and well below July’s high above $800. Investors are watching the company’s $100 million OpenAI partnership and recent guidance, which reaffirmed full-year revenue targets but forecast lower-than-expected Q2 EPS. A $1.20 quarterly dividend was approved for shareholders of record Jan. 9, 2026.
14 December 2025
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Coherent Corp COHR Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Coherent Corp COHR Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Coherent Corp. (COHR) fell 10.16% to $178.34 on Friday after Bain Capital’s affiliate converted Series B-2 preferred stock into 5 million common shares and sold them in a $947.75 million block trade. An SEC filing shows a mandatory conversion of the remaining Series B-2 preferred, representing nearly 9.8 million shares, will take effect Dec. 15, raising concerns about further share supply at Monday’s open.
14 December 2025
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Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Constellation Energy shares closed at $351.98 Friday after a volatile session, as investors await final court approval for its $26.6 billion Calpine acquisition. The deal requires divesting six power plants in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Texas under a DOJ settlement. The company says closing can begin once the court signs off. Next earnings are expected in mid-February 2026.
14 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (PFE) Before Market Open Dec. 15, 2025: Key News, 2026 Guidance Call, Analyst Targets, Dividend, and Risks

Pfizer Stock (PFE) Before Market Open Dec. 15, 2025: Key News, 2026 Guidance Call, Analyst Targets, Dividend, and Risks

Pfizer closed Friday at $25.85, near the upper end of its 52-week range. Investors are focused on the company’s analyst call Tuesday, where management will issue 2026 financial guidance. Pfizer’s dividend yield remains in the mid-6% range, while short interest stands at about 2.45% of float. Policy uncertainty for COVID vaccines and efforts to grow oncology and cardiometabolic revenue remain in focus.
14 December 2025
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KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025

KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025

KLA Corporation shares fell 4.19% to $1,193.92 on Friday, breaking a five-day winning streak and closing about 7% below their 52-week high. The company’s latest earnings topped guidance, but management warned U.S.-China export controls could cut sales by $300–$350 million over five quarters. Analyst targets cluster in the low-to-mid $1,200s. After-hours trading showed little change.
14 December 2025
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Uber Stock (NYSE: UBER): News, Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Uber Stock (NYSE: UBER): News, Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Uber shares traded near $85.11 ahead of Monday’s open, about 16% below the September 2025 peak of $101.99. The company recently launched robotaxi trials in Dubai and Dallas, with fully driverless operations expanding in Abu Dhabi. Investors are watching autonomy efforts, international delivery growth, and ongoing regulatory issues following a strong Q3 report.
14 December 2025
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Fiserv (FISV) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Fiserv (FISV) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Fiserv shares remain near $68–$69 after a sharp drop triggered by an October earnings miss and steep guidance cut. The company changed its Nasdaq ticker back to “FISV” on Nov. 11, 2025, after switching from “FI.” Q3 organic revenue rose 1%, with adjusted EPS down 11% year over year. Investors are watching capital moves, including $1 billion in Q3 buybacks and a $2 billion debt offering.
14 December 2025
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