Today: 27 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

AbbVie Stock (ABBV) Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025: Drug-Pricing Talks, Dividend Signals, and the Next Catalysts

AbbVie Stock (ABBV) Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025: Drug-Pricing Talks, Dividend Signals, and the Next Catalysts

AbbVie closed at $226.82 on Friday, Dec. 19, up 1.8%, with trading volume spiking to 18.6 million shares, well above average. The company remains in talks with the White House as U.S. drug pricing reforms accelerate, including “most-favored-nation” deals and new TrumpRx programs. AbbVie is expected to visit the White House after the holidays for further negotiations.
22 December 2025
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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) Stock: Nasdaq-100 Entry, Amvuttra Momentum, Analyst Targets and Key Risks to Know Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) Stock: Nasdaq-100 Entry, Amvuttra Momentum, Analyst Targets and Key Risks to Know Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals joins the Nasdaq-100 before the U.S. market opens Dec. 22, prompting index-tracking funds to adjust positions. Shares last closed at $400.23. The company’s drug Amvuttra recently secured routine NHS use in England and Health Canada approval for ATTR cardiomyopathy. Alnylam also announced a $250 million manufacturing expansion and new FDA recognition for its technology platform.
22 December 2025
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Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) Before the Market Opens on December 22, 2025: FDA Catalysts, Talc Litigation Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) Before the Market Opens on December 22, 2025: FDA Catalysts, Talc Litigation Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Johnson & Johnson shares closed at $206.37 on Friday, about 4% below their 52-week high. A Minnesota jury awarded $65.5 million in a talc cancer case against the company, which plans to appeal. The FDA granted a priority review voucher for J&J’s Tecvayli-Darzalex multiple myeloma regimen, speeding regulatory timelines. Trading may see sharper moves this week due to holiday liquidity.
22 December 2025
Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Exxon Mobil shares last traded at $116.69, down 1.02%, as crude prices hover near multi-year lows. Oil rebounded early Dec. 22 after the U.S. intercepted a Venezuelan tanker, but remains volatile. Exxon updated its 2030 plan, targeting $25 billion earnings growth and raising output goals. CFO Kathy Mikells will retire Feb. 1, 2026, with Neil Hansen set to succeed her.
22 December 2025
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Salesforce Stock (NYSE: CRM): Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Salesforce Stock (NYSE: CRM): Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Salesforce shares closed at $259.91 on Dec. 19, down nearly 21% year-to-date but up 14.6% for the month. The company announced a deal to acquire Qualified, an AI marketing firm, on Dec. 17. In its latest earnings, Salesforce reported Q3 revenue of $10.3 billion, up 9% year-over-year, and highlighted Agentforce and Data 360 annualized revenue reaching $1.4 billion, up 114%.
22 December 2025
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Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman Draws Superintelligence Red Lines as Costs, Talent Wars and Power Bills Collide

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman Draws Superintelligence Red Lines as Costs, Talent Wars and Power Bills Collide

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman said on Dec. 21 the company will halt any AI system that risks escaping human control, calling “containment” and “alignment” non-negotiable before releasing superintelligent tools. On the same day, U.S. senators pressed Microsoft and other firms on whether AI data centers are raising household electricity bills as their power use climbs.
22 December 2025
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Starbucks Names Former Amazon Grocery Tech Leader Anand Varadarajan as CTO in Brian Niccol’s Turnaround Push

Starbucks Names Former Amazon Grocery Tech Leader Anand Varadarajan as CTO in Brian Niccol’s Turnaround Push

Starbucks named Anand Varadarajan, a longtime Amazon executive, as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective January 19, 2026. Varadarajan will oversee technology upgrades aimed at improving store speed and labor efficiency, following the previous CTO’s departure in the fall. CEO Brian Niccol is pushing a tech overhaul to address operational challenges in U.S. stores.
22 December 2025
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AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) Stock Preview: Key News, Analyst Targets, Financial Outlook, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) Stock Preview: Key News, Analyst Targets, Financial Outlook, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

AppLovin closed Friday at $721.37, up nearly 4%, with after-hours trading near $725. The company’s market cap stands at about $243.8 billion. AppLovin now operates solely as an advertising/software platform after selling its Apps Business on June 30, 2025. The stock faces ongoing short-seller scrutiny and reported regulatory attention over data practices.
22 December 2025
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Nike (NKE) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025 — Earnings Fallout, China Risks, Tariffs, and Wall Street Forecasts

Nike (NKE) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025 — Earnings Fallout, China Risks, Tariffs, and Wall Street Forecasts

Nike shares closed at $58.71 on Friday, down 11% after a post-earnings selloff and hitting a seven-month low. Net income and EPS fell 32% in fiscal Q2 2026 despite a revenue increase, with margins pressured by tariffs and ongoing weakness in China. Wholesale revenue rose, but direct-to-consumer sales dropped. Analysts trimmed price targets, citing tariff risks and China uncertainty.
22 December 2025
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CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) Before the Market Opens Dec. 22, 2025: The DOE “Genesis Mission” Boost, Debt Questions, Guidance, and Analyst Targets

CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) Before the Market Opens Dec. 22, 2025: The DOE “Genesis Mission” Boost, Debt Questions, Guidance, and Analyst Targets

CoreWeave shares surged 22.6% Friday to close at $83.00 after a volatile week that saw lows near $64. The rebound followed weeks of selling tied to concerns over debt-fueled growth and data-center delays. The company recently joined the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission. CoreWeave projects 2025 revenue of $5.05–$5.15 billion and capital spending of up to $14 billion.
22 December 2025
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Costco Stock (COST) Before the Market Open on Dec. 22, 2025: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Costco Stock (COST) Before the Market Open on Dec. 22, 2025: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Costco reported Q1 fiscal 2026 net sales of $65.98 billion, up 8.2%, with net income at $2.001 billion and diluted EPS of $4.50. Shares traded near $855.62 after a year of underperformance, as investors questioned valuation despite steady growth. Membership fees rose to $1.329 billion, with total paid members at 81.4 million. Roth Capital issued a rare sell call, citing softer membership and rising competition.
22 December 2025
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Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Eli Lilly shares closed at $1,071.44 on Dec. 19, near record highs, as new late-stage data for oral GLP-1 candidate orforglipron showed less weight regain versus placebo after switching from injectables. Retatrutide posted 28.7% average weight loss in a Phase 3 trial. Lilly cut Zepbound prices in the U.S. and Canada. Orforglipron could receive FDA approval as early as March 2026.
22 December 2025
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Lam Research (LRCX) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Lam Research shares closed at $172.27 after hitting new highs last week, driven by analyst price-target hikes and optimism over AI-related semiconductor spending. Trading volume surged above normal levels. Wall Street firms, including Oppenheimer and Mizuho, raised targets to $200. U.S. markets face lighter liquidity this holiday-shortened week, increasing the potential for sharp price swings.
22 December 2025
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Cisco (CSCO) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks Ahead of the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Cisco (CSCO) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks Ahead of the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Cisco shares traded at $78.42 ahead of Monday’s U.S. open, up 1.9% from the prior close, as a critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-20393) in Cisco email-security appliances drew market focus. The U.S. government set a Dec. 24 deadline for remediation. Trading volume reached 84.9 million shares last week. U.S. markets will close early on Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25 for Christmas.
22 December 2025
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Seagate Technology STX Stock Before the December 22, 2025 Market Open: Nasdaq-100 Addition, AI Storage Demand, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Seagate Technology STX Stock Before the December 22, 2025 Market Open: Nasdaq-100 Addition, AI Storage Demand, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Seagate Technology will join the Nasdaq-100 before the U.S. market opens Monday, December 22, 2025. The stock closed Friday at $296.36, up 1.49%, near its 52-week high. Index inclusion is expected to drive heavy trading and possible volatility as funds rebalance in a holiday-shortened week.
22 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025: Warner Bros Deal Drama, Key Dates, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Netflix Stock (NFLX) Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025: Warner Bros Deal Drama, Key Dates, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Netflix shares last traded near $94.39 after a volatile week driven by its $72 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and a $108 billion hostile counter-offer from Paramount Skydance. Heavy trading followed a recent 10-for-1 stock split. The deal faces regulatory scrutiny and includes a $5.8 billion break fee. Netflix’s next earnings and a live sports broadcast on Christmas Day add to uncertainty.
22 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Kothari Industrial Insiders' Purchases Recover Losses but Remain Down ₹2.4m
    April 27, 2026, 6:02 AM EDT. Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited insiders bought shares worth ₹6.8 million over the past year but still face a net loss of ₹2.4 million, despite a recent 14% rise in stock price. Executive Chairman Jinnah Ahmed Rafiq notably purchased shares at ₹342 each, higher than the current ₹199 market price, signaling confidence in the company's future. Insiders now hold 55% ownership, aligning their interests with shareholders. Although recent insider buying activity has slowed, sustained high insider ownership suggests strong management commitment. Investors should consider insider transactions as part of their broader analysis but not rely on them solely.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Is Lagging — Fed, PCE and Big Tech Could Decide Its Next Move

Dow Jones Industrial Average Is Lagging — Fed, PCE and Big Tech Could Decide Its Next Move

27 April 2026
Dow futures fell early Monday as oil prices climbed and investors braced for earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Apple, along with a Federal Reserve policy decision and major economic reports. On Friday, the Dow slipped 0.2% to 49,230.71, lagging behind record closes for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Brent crude topped $101 a barrel amid tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
Gold Price Forecast: Fed Signal, Iran Talks Put $4,700 Bullion Level Back in Play

Gold Price Forecast: Fed Signal, Iran Talks Put $4,700 Bullion Level Back in Play

27 April 2026
Gold steadied near $4,715 an ounce Monday, with traders watching U.S.-Iran diplomacy and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision. Oil prices above $100 a barrel have fueled inflation fears, complicating gold’s outlook as higher rates could weigh on non-yielding assets. Brent crude rose to $106.68. Iran reportedly sent the U.S. a proposal on the Strait of Hormuz, but markets remained cautious.
Oil Price Forecast: Brent Near $108 as Goldman Raises 2026 Outlook on Hormuz Shock

Oil Price Forecast: Brent Near $108 as Goldman Raises 2026 Outlook on Hormuz Shock

27 April 2026
Brent crude hit a three-week high of $107.97 a barrel in Asian trading after U.S.-Iran peace talks stalled, with limited tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz tightening supply. Brent later traded at $106.68, up 1.3%, and WTI rose 1% to $95.35. Goldman Sachs raised its Q4 Brent forecast to $90, citing lower Middle East output. The IEA cut its 2026 demand outlook, reporting a 10.1 million bpd supply drop in March.
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