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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.

IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) News and Forecasts on Dec. 12, 2025: Microsoft AI Deal, $2.3B Convertibles, Analyst Price Targets

IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) News and Forecasts on Dec. 12, 2025: Microsoft AI Deal, $2.3B Convertibles, Analyst Price Targets

IREN shares fell into the low-$40s on December 12, 2025, after closing a $2.3 billion convertible notes offering and a 39.7 million share equity sale at $41.12. The moves follow IREN’s $9.7 billion Microsoft AI cloud contract and a rapid shift from bitcoin mining to GPU-powered cloud services. Analyst targets remain split amid concerns over execution, competition, and the durability of AI and mining revenues.
12 December 2025
Merck (MRK) Stock News Today: Winrevair EU Expansion, Keytruda Patent Headwinds, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Watch (Dec. 12, 2025)

Merck (MRK) Stock News Today: Winrevair EU Expansion, Keytruda Patent Headwinds, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Watch (Dec. 12, 2025)

Merck shares rose 0.69% to $99.69 by midday Friday after the European Medicines Agency’s CHMP recommended expanded approval for WINREVAIR in pulmonary arterial hypertension. The stock remains about 6% below its late-November high. Investors weighed the regulatory boost against ongoing legal issues for Keytruda and shifting vaccine policy headlines. Merck expects a final EU decision on WINREVAIR in early 2026.
12 December 2025
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PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) News Today: Elliott Deal, Price Cuts, and the 2026 Forecast Wall Street Is Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) News Today: Elliott Deal, Price Cuts, and the 2026 Forecast Wall Street Is Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

PepsiCo shares traded near $149.55 on Friday after the company announced plans to cut about 20% of U.S. SKUs and outlined a 2026 outlook focused on growth and margin expansion. The moves follow Elliott Investment Management’s $4 billion stake and push for operational changes. PepsiCo projects 2% to 4% organic revenue growth in fiscal 2026. The stock remains mid-range between its 12-month high and low.
12 December 2025
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Wealthfront IPO Prices at $14, Raises $485 Million as WLTH Debuts on Nasdaq and Rings the Opening Bell

Wealthfront IPO Prices at $14, Raises $485 Million as WLTH Debuts on Nasdaq and Rings the Opening Bell

Wealthfront began trading on the Nasdaq after pricing its IPO at $14 per share, raising about $485 million by selling 34.6 million shares. The deal values the company at roughly $2 billion, or $2.6 billion on a fully diluted basis. CEO David Fortunato and co-founders rang the opening bell in Times Square. Wealthfront sold 21.5 million primary shares, with the rest sold by existing shareholders.
12 December 2025
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ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News: 5-for-1 Split Approaches as AI Expansion and Analyst Forecasts Keep Shares in Focus (Dec. 12, 2025)

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News: 5-for-1 Split Approaches as AI Expansion and Analyst Forecasts Keep Shares in Focus (Dec. 12, 2025)

ServiceNow shares traded near $860 on Dec. 12, 2025, ahead of a 5-for-1 stock split set for December 18. The Options Clearing Corporation confirmed contract adjustments will take effect on the same date. The stock remains below its 52-week high of $1,198.09. Investors are watching AI product launches and recent M&A activity.
12 December 2025
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Lumentum (LITE) Stock Slides on AI-Tech Selloff as Analysts Lift Price Targets to $380 — What Today’s News and Forecasts Say (Dec. 12, 2025)

Lumentum (LITE) Stock Slides on AI-Tech Selloff as Analysts Lift Price Targets to $380 — What Today’s News and Forecasts Say (Dec. 12, 2025)

Lumentum Holdings shares fell about 10% to $332 during Friday’s U.S. session, with heavy volume and wide intraday swings. The drop followed a broader selloff in AI-linked tech stocks as investors shifted away from high-valuation names. Lumentum, a key supplier of optical components for AI infrastructure, has seen over 60% of its revenue tied to AI and cloud demand, according to recent company estimates.
12 December 2025
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Gold Holds Near a Seven-Week High as Dollar Weakens; Silver Hits Fresh Record Above $64 After Split Fed Rate Cut

Gold Holds Near a Seven-Week High as Dollar Weakens; Silver Hits Fresh Record Above $64 After Split Fed Rate Cut

Silver hit a record $64.64 an ounce on Friday before retreating, while gold traded above $4,300 per ounce, near a seven-week high, as the U.S. dollar weakened after the Federal Reserve’s divided rate cut. The Fed lowered its benchmark rate to 3.50%–3.75% amid internal disagreement, fueling bets on further easing. Platinum reached a 14-year peak; palladium also gained.
12 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Netflix Deal vs. Paramount’s $30 Tender Offer, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Comes Next (Dec. 12, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Netflix Deal vs. Paramount’s $30 Tender Offer, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Comes Next (Dec. 12, 2025)

Paramount Skydance launched a $30-per-share all-cash tender offer for all of Warner Bros. Discovery on Dec. 8, 2025, challenging Netflix’s $27.75-per-share bid for WBD’s studios and HBO Max. WBD shares are trading in the high-$20s as investors weigh the rival bids, regulatory risks, and the fate of the company’s cable networks.
12 December 2025
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Stock Today: Buyback, Dividend, and Fed Rate Cuts Drive Momentum — Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 12, 2025)

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Stock Today: Buyback, Dividend, and Fed Rate Cuts Drive Momentum — Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 12, 2025)

Royal Caribbean stock surged 7.4% Thursday to close at $279.70 after announcing a $2 billion share buyback and a $1.00 quarterly dividend. Shares traded near $278.74 Friday, slightly lower, with an intraday range of $276.92 to $282.57. The move follows the Federal Reserve’s rate cut, which boosted travel stocks. RCL is up about 20% year-to-date.
12 December 2025
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Broadcom Stock Slides After Q4 Earnings: AI Chip Revenue Set to Double, but Margin Pressure Rattles Investors

Broadcom Stock Slides After Q4 Earnings: AI Chip Revenue Set to Double, but Margin Pressure Rattles Investors

Broadcom reported record quarterly revenue of $18.02 billion and raised its outlook, but shares fell over 8% Friday. Investors focused on management’s warning that rising AI hardware sales will pressure gross margins, with CFO Kirsten Spears projecting a sequential decline of about 100 basis points. Fiscal year revenue hit $63.89 billion, up 24%. Free cash flow for the quarter was $7.47 billion.
12 December 2025
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Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock News on Dec. 12, 2025: Price Action, Dividend, Buybacks, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Travel Outlook

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock News on Dec. 12, 2025: Price Action, Dividend, Buybacks, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Travel Outlook

Booking Holdings (BKNG) traded near $5,300 on Dec. 12, 2025, with a market cap around $172 billion, about 8% below its 52-week high. Q3 results showed $9 billion in revenue and $3.8 billion in adjusted EBITDA, both up year-over-year. The company is paying a $9.60 quarterly dividend on Dec. 31. Investors are weighing strong travel demand and shareholder returns against regulatory risks.
12 December 2025
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Linde plc Stock (NASDAQ: LIN) News & Forecast: UBS, Evercore, Jefferies Price Targets Signal 2026 Backlog-Fueled Upside — Dec. 12, 2025

Linde plc Stock (NASDAQ: LIN) News & Forecast: UBS, Evercore, Jefferies Price Targets Signal 2026 Backlog-Fueled Upside — Dec. 12, 2025

Linde shares rose about 3% to the low-to-mid $400s after a series of analyst updates and price target changes following an investor event. Most analysts reiterated buy ratings, with targets clustering between $490 and $535. Firms cited large projects starting in 2026 and a solid earnings outlook but flagged ongoing macro uncertainty, especially in Europe. Consensus target prices remain well above current levels.
12 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock on Dec. 12, 2025: BlueBird 6 Launch Date Shifts, Analyst Forecasts Diverge, and the Direct-to-Device Race Intensifies

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock on Dec. 12, 2025: BlueBird 6 Launch Date Shifts, Analyst Forecasts Diverge, and the Direct-to-Device Race Intensifies

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 10.6% to $75.73 on December 12 amid heavy trading, as investors reacted to news that the BlueBird 6 satellite launch had slipped from December 15 to at least December 20, according to industry trackers. The delay comes as Wall Street debates the company’s valuation and execution risks ahead of the high-profile mission.
12 December 2025
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S&P Global (SPGI) Stock News Today: Price, Analyst Forecasts, and AI Partnerships Shaping the Outlook on Dec. 12, 2025

S&P Global (SPGI) Stock News Today: Price, Analyst Forecasts, and AI Partnerships Shaping the Outlook on Dec. 12, 2025

S&P Global shares traded near $502.40 midday Friday, up about 1% from Thursday’s $497.56 close. The move followed news of a multi-year Google Cloud partnership announced December 10, aimed at expanding AI and data distribution capabilities. Trading volume Thursday reached 2.6 million shares, above recent averages. Investors weighed the deal against broader market volatility tied to AI sector concerns.
12 December 2025
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Morgan Stanley Stock (MS) Today: Shares Hover Near Record Levels as Fed Cuts Rates, Analysts Update Targets Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Morgan Stanley Stock (MS) Today: Shares Hover Near Record Levels as Fed Cuts Rates, Analysts Update Targets Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Morgan Stanley stock traded at $180.51 as of 15:48 UTC Friday, near a record high set the previous session. Shares have surged from a 52-week low of $94.33 in April, boosted by a Federal Reserve rate cut and renewed dealmaking activity. The Fed’s decision on Dec. 10 was split, with three officials dissenting. Wall Street analysts note the stock now trades above many 12-month target prices.
12 December 2025
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Western Digital (WDC) Stock News Today: Why Shares Are Sliding, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next (Dec. 12, 2025)

Western Digital (WDC) Stock News Today: Why Shares Are Sliding, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next (Dec. 12, 2025)

Western Digital shares fell 7.4% to $173.34 as of 15:30 UTC Friday, reversing part of a recent rally amid a broader tech and AI-linked selloff. The drop followed two days of gains that pushed WDC to a 52-week high of $187.20 on Thursday. The company completed its Flash business separation in February, now focusing on hard disk drives. No company-specific news triggered Friday’s decline.
12 December 2025
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