Today: 4 March 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Palantir (PLTR) Stock After Hours on December 9, 2025: Navy ‘ShipOS’ Deal, AI Grid Push – and What to Watch Before the December 10 Open

Palantir (PLTR) Stock After Hours on December 9, 2025: Navy ‘ShipOS’ Deal, AI Grid Push – and What to Watch Before the December 10 Open

Palantir shares closed at $181.85 on December 9, up 0.2%, then held steady after hours despite news of a new U.S. Navy contract. The Navy will use Palantir’s software in the “ShipOS” project to speed up submarine production. The contract value was not disclosed. PLTR remains near record highs, trading above key moving averages.
10 December 2025
Micron (MU) Stock After Hours on December 9, 2025: HSBC’s $330 Call, HBM Supercycle – and 9 Things to Watch Before the December 10 Open

Micron (MU) Stock After Hours on December 9, 2025: HSBC’s $330 Call, HBM Supercycle – and 9 Things to Watch Before the December 10 Open

Micron Technology shares rose about 2% on December 9, closing near $252 after hitting intraday highs above $255. The move followed the company’s decision to exit its consumer Crucial memory business and focus on high-bandwidth memory for AI data centers. HSBC initiated coverage with a $330 price target, while Deutsche Bank raised its target to $280. Trading volume reached 17 million shares, below the daily average.
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock Slides on $105 Billion Expense Warning: What to Know After the Bell on December 9, 2025 and Before the Market Opens December 10

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock Slides on $105 Billion Expense Warning: What to Know After the Bell on December 9, 2025 and Before the Market Opens December 10

JPMorgan Chase shares fell 4.7% to $300.51 on December 9 after management warned of higher 2026 expenses and a “more fragile” consumer outlook. The drop made JPMorgan the worst performer in the Dow, pulling the index lower ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Trading volume topped 17.8 million shares, well above average. After-hours, the stock hovered near $300.28.
AMD Stock After Hours (Dec. 9, 2025): China AI Chip Breakthrough and 7 Things to Know Before Tomorrow’s Open

AMD Stock After Hours (Dec. 9, 2025): China AI Chip Breakthrough and 7 Things to Know Before Tomorrow’s Open

AMD closed Tuesday near $221 after U.S. officials confirmed advanced AI chip exports to China will resume under strict conditions, fueling bets AMD’s accelerators could be included. Shares traded flat after hours, following Monday’s surge. Wall Street analysts raised price targets, citing strong AI demand and new partnerships. CFO Jean Hu is scheduled to speak Wednesday at a major tech conference.
9 December 2025
Microsoft Stock After Hours on December 9, 2025: AI Megaspending, Office Price Hikes, and What to Watch Before the December 10 Open

Microsoft Stock After Hours on December 9, 2025: AI Megaspending, Office Price Hikes, and What to Watch Before the December 10 Open

Microsoft closed at $492.06 on December 9, up 0.2%, before slipping to $491.65 after hours. The company announced $23 billion in new AI infrastructure investments, including $17.5 billion for India and $14 billion for Canada. Traders positioned ahead of the December 10 Federal Reserve rate decision. Market cap stands near $3.85 trillion.
Apple Stock After Hours on December 9, 2025: AAPL Price, $4 Trillion Valuation, Analyst Upgrades and Fed Risks Before the December 10 Open

Apple Stock After Hours on December 9, 2025: AAPL Price, $4 Trillion Valuation, Analyst Upgrades and Fed Risks Before the December 10 Open

Apple closed Tuesday at $277.67, down 0.1%, holding near record highs ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. After-hours trading saw the stock at $277.32 on light volume. Apple’s market value remains close to $4.1 trillion, second-largest worldwide. Investors weighed new price targets and continued debate over executive departures and AI strategy.
Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours on December 9, 2025: AI Momentum, Fed Decision and What to Know Before the December 10 Open

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours on December 9, 2025: AI Momentum, Fed Decision and What to Know Before the December 10 Open

Broadcom closed near a record at $406 on Dec. 9, up 1.3%, while the Dow and S&P 500 fell ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Options pricing implies a ±6% swing after Broadcom’s Q4 earnings report on Dec. 11, suggesting a trading range between the high $370s and mid-$420s by week’s end. After-hours trading showed little movement.
9 December 2025
Nvidia (NVDA) After-Hours Move on December 9, 2025: What to Know Before the December 10 Market Open

Nvidia (NVDA) After-Hours Move on December 9, 2025: What to Know Before the December 10 Market Open

Nvidia shares closed at $184.53 on December 9, down 0.5% in heavy trading, but jumped to $189.90 after hours, up 2.7%. The move followed news that the U.S. will allow Nvidia to export H200 AI chips to approved Chinese customers, with 25% of related revenue going to the U.S. government. Analyst price targets rose, while investors awaited a Fed rate decision.
9 December 2025
Tesla (TSLA) After Hours on December 9, 2025: Price Action, Fed Jitters, FSD Hype – and What to Watch Before the December 10 Open

Tesla (TSLA) After Hours on December 9, 2025: Price Action, Fed Jitters, FSD Hype – and What to Watch Before the December 10 Open

Tesla closed Tuesday at $445.17, up 1.3%, then slipped 0.07% to $444.86 after hours. The move followed a Piper Sandler report highlighting major gains in Tesla’s FSD software, with “miles to critical disengagement” jumping from 441 to over 9,200 after an update. U.S. markets hovered near record highs ahead of a key Federal Reserve meeting.
9 December 2025
2026 Market Outlook: Debt‑Trap Warnings, AI Bubble Fears and Five Investment Themes Investors Can’t Ignore

2026 Market Outlook: Debt‑Trap Warnings, AI Bubble Fears and Five Investment Themes Investors Can’t Ignore

Major equity indices posted double-digit gains in 2025 despite trade tensions and new US tariffs. Analysts warn of rising macro risks for 2026, including a potential sovereign debt crisis, AI-driven market pull-back, and recession. France and the UK are flagged as especially vulnerable to debt shocks. Financial Times’ Alphaville blog mocks the flood of 2026 outlooks but notes recurring optimism on AI and central banks.
9 December 2025
FCA Rips Up EU Investment Disclosure Rules in Landmark Post‑Brexit Shake‑Up: What It Means for UK Savers and Markets

FCA Rips Up EU Investment Disclosure Rules in Landmark Post‑Brexit Shake‑Up: What It Means for UK Savers and Markets

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has unveiled sweeping retail investment reforms, scrapping EU PRIIPs and UCITS disclosure rules in favor of a new Consumer Composite Investments regime. Wealthy individuals with over £10 million can opt out of retail protections under strict conditions. The new rules take effect from June 2027, with an optional transition starting April 2026.
9 December 2025
IBM Stock Today: $11 Billion Confluent Deal, Fresh Price Targets and Valuation Jitters in December 2025

IBM Stock Today: $11 Billion Confluent Deal, Fresh Price Targets and Valuation Jitters in December 2025

IBM said Tuesday it will acquire Confluent for $11 billion, its largest deal since Red Hat. IBM shares traded near $311, up 41% year-to-date and about 5% below their 52-week high. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.68 per share in October. The Confluent deal is expected to close by mid-2026, pending regulatory approval.
MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock Today: Latest News, Q3 2025 Results, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook as of December 9, 2025

MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock Today: Latest News, Q3 2025 Results, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook as of December 9, 2025

MercadoLibre shares closed at $2,061 on December 9, 2025, down about 20% from a June peak but up over 20% for the year. The company posted its 27th straight quarter of 30%+ revenue growth, with Q3 net revenue up 39% to $7.4 billion. MercadoLibre issued $750 million in new bonds and will transition to a new CEO on January 1, 2026. Market cap stands near $105 billion.
9 December 2025
Credo Technology Group Stock (CRDO) Today: AI Connectivity Winner After Blowout Q2 Earnings – Latest News, Forecasts & Analysis (Dec. 9, 2025)

Credo Technology Group Stock (CRDO) Today: AI Connectivity Winner After Blowout Q2 Earnings – Latest News, Forecasts & Analysis (Dec. 9, 2025)

Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ: CRDO) traded at $170.73 on December 9, 2025, with a market cap near $32.5 billion, down 4–5% intraday but up 140% year-over-year. The company posted record Q2 FY2026 revenue of $268 million, up 272% from a year earlier, and guided Q3 revenue to $335–$345 million, far above analyst expectations.
9 December 2025
Starbucks Stock (SBUX) on December 9, 2025: Price, Union Strikes, Restructuring and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

Starbucks Stock (SBUX) on December 9, 2025: Price, Union Strikes, Restructuring and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

Starbucks shares traded at $82.70 on December 9, down about 17% from a year ago, as the company faces an ongoing union strike, a major NYC labor settlement, and a billion-dollar restructuring. Q4 revenue rose 5.5% to $9.57 billion, but full-year net income fell 51% to $1.86 billion. The company closed 627 stores in Q4. Wall Street still projects double-digit upside for the stock in 2026.
9 December 2025
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