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.

T-Mobile US Stock (TMUS) Near 52‑Week Low as Argus Trims Target: Outlook, Dividend and Forecasts for 2026

T-Mobile US Stock (TMUS) Near 52‑Week Low as Argus Trims Target: Outlook, Dividend and Forecasts for 2026

T-Mobile US shares hit a new 52-week low near $199.17 on December 9, despite Wall Street projecting double-digit earnings growth for 2025. The stock is down about 14% over the past year but remains up 7% year to date. Argus Research cut its price target to $245 but kept a “Buy” rating. T-Mobile recently reported record postpaid customer growth and raised full-year guidance.
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock Today: Price, West Virginia Opioid Lawsuit, Guidance Raise and 2026 Forecasts

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock Today: Price, West Virginia Opioid Lawsuit, Guidance Raise and 2026 Forecasts

UnitedHealth Group shares traded near $324 Tuesday afternoon, little changed despite a new opioid lawsuit from West Virginia and ongoing DOJ probes. The stock is up about 35% year-to-date, far outpacing the S&P 500. Management raised 2025 earnings guidance last week. Wall Street targets imply nearly 20% upside, though short-term trading models flag weakness.
Tesco Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergy Risk for UK Shoppers – 9 December 2025

Tesco Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergy Risk for UK Shoppers – 9 December 2025

Tesco has recalled all 258g packs of Tesco 6 Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns in the UK due to undeclared milk, confirmed by the Food Standards Agency. The recall covers use-by dates up to and including 13 December 2025. The product poses a risk to people with milk allergies, intolerances, or those avoiding animal products. Tesco has removed the item from sale and its website.
9 December 2025
Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Today: Nasdaq Conference, Allegiant Deal, Options Whales and Fresh Forecasts (Dec. 9, 2025)

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Today: Nasdaq Conference, Allegiant Deal, Options Whales and Fresh Forecasts (Dec. 9, 2025)

Booking Holdings shares traded around $5,105, down 1.4% in afternoon trading December 9, after a high-profile Nasdaq conference appearance and news of an Allegiant airline partnership via Rocket Travel by Agoda. Unusual options activity and several institutional trades were reported. The stock remains below its recent high near $5,800 but above its 52-week low of $4,096. Market cap stands at about $167 billion.
Lumentum Holdings (LITE) Stock Hits Record Highs on AI Data Center Boom – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis as of December 9, 2025

Lumentum Holdings (LITE) Stock Hits Record Highs on AI Data Center Boom – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis as of December 9, 2025

Lumentum Holdings closed at $359.12 on Dec. 9, 2025, up 4.8% with over 2.2 million shares traded. The stock has jumped about 219% in the past year, fueled by strong demand for AI data-center components. Market cap stands near $25 billion, with valuation multiples far above industry averages. Over 60% of revenue now comes from AI and cloud infrastructure products.
IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) Stock: Latest News, 2026 Forecasts and AI Cloud Outlook as of December 9, 2025

IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) Stock: Latest News, 2026 Forecasts and AI Cloud Outlook as of December 9, 2025

IREN Limited completed a $2.3 billion convertible notes deal this week, reshaping its finances after a year of extreme stock swings. Shares traded near $47 on December 9, down from a November peak of $77 but up over 200% in a year. The company signed a $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft and now has a $15 billion market cap. IREN operates data centers in North America, focusing on bitcoin mining and AI services.
9 December 2025
Coinbase Stock Today: PNC Bank Deal, India Reboot and SEC Win Shape COIN’s 2026 Outlook

Coinbase Stock Today: PNC Bank Deal, India Reboot and SEC Win Shape COIN’s 2026 Outlook

Coinbase shares traded near $280 on December 9, up 2% after recent volatility but still 15–20% below October highs. PNC Bank announced it will offer direct spot Bitcoin trading to private clients using Coinbase’s infrastructure, marking the first such move by a major U.S. bank. Analyst price targets for COIN remain in the high-$380s to low-$390s range, about 35–45% above current levels.
SanDisk Corporation (SNDK) Stock on 9 December 2025: Price Action, Fresh Ratings, and AI-Driven Forecasts

SanDisk Corporation (SNDK) Stock on 9 December 2025: Price Action, Fresh Ratings, and AI-Driven Forecasts

SanDisk shares fell about 4% intraday to $215–$216 on December 9, after closing at $225.47, but remain up over 500% since spinning off from Western Digital in February. Q1 FY 2026 revenue hit $2.31 billion, up 21% sequentially, returning to GAAP profitability. S&P Global Ratings upgraded its outlook to “positive.” Analysts’ 12-month price targets range from $220 to the high $260s.
PepsiCo Stock Today: Elliott Deal, 2026 Outlook and Analyst Targets for PEP (December 9, 2025)

PepsiCo Stock Today: Elliott Deal, 2026 Outlook and Analyst Targets for PEP (December 9, 2025)

PepsiCo shares traded near $145.34 on December 9, 2025, after announcing a major cost-cutting and product simplification plan tied to a deal with Elliott Investment Management, which holds a $4 billion stake. The company will cut about 20% of U.S. product lines and introduce lower prices. Analysts raised price targets but remain cautious on near-term growth. Year-to-date, PepsiCo stock is down about 4%, trailing the S&P 500.
9 December 2025
Ares Management (ARES) Soars on S&P 500 Inclusion: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What’s Next for the Stock

Ares Management (ARES) Soars on S&P 500 Inclusion: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What’s Next for the Stock

Ares Management shares jumped as much as 11% intraday on December 9, 2025, after news it will join the S&P 500, replacing Kellanova, which is being acquired by Mars. ARES traded in the mid-$170s, up roughly 6–10% on the day. S&P Dow Jones Indices said the change takes effect before the market opens December 11. Index funds tracking the S&P 500 will buy Ares and sell Kellanova.
9 December 2025
Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock in December 2025: Massive Bitcoin Buy, Slashed Guidance and a High‑Risk 2026 Outlook

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock in December 2025: Massive Bitcoin Buy, Slashed Guidance and a High‑Risk 2026 Outlook

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR) traded near $181.67 per share on December 9, 2025, with a market cap around $52.8 billion. The company disclosed a $963 million Bitcoin purchase, raising its holdings to about 660,624 BTC—over 3% of Bitcoin’s total supply. Shares remain highly volatile, moving roughly 4.3% daily, and are down 54% over the past year.
9 December 2025
Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock on December 9, 2025: Jaypirca Breakthrough, Adverum Deal and Zepbound Price Cuts Reframe the Outlook

Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock on December 9, 2025: Jaypirca Breakthrough, Adverum Deal and Zepbound Price Cuts Reframe the Outlook

Eli Lilly shares traded near $997 early Monday, about 10% below last month’s record high. The company released Phase 3 data showing Jaypirca cut disease progression risk by 80% in untreated CLL/SLL, closed its Adverum Biotechnologies acquisition, and raised its quarterly dividend 15% to $1.73. Lilly also cut Zepbound prices and reported Q3 revenue up 54% to $17.6 billion.
9 December 2025
Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Today: Price, Latest News, Crypto Expansion and 2026 Forecasts

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Today: Price, Latest News, Crypto Expansion and 2026 Forecasts

Robinhood Markets traded near $136 per share on December 9, 2025, with a market cap around $122 billion and a P/E ratio near 57. The stock has surged over 240% year-to-date, leading the S&P 500. Early December saw Robinhood launch crypto staking and new trading features in the U.S. and Europe. Wall Street forecasts now show mixed expectations after the sharp rally.
CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Today: Debt, AI Cloud Growth, and What the $2.25 Billion Convertible Notes Mean for 2026

CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Today: Debt, AI Cloud Growth, and What the $2.25 Billion Convertible Notes Mean for 2026

CoreWeave priced an upsized $2.25 billion convertible senior notes offering on December 9, 2025, intensifying debate over its debt levels. The Nvidia-backed AI cloud provider’s stock surged nearly 360% after its March IPO before falling 60% and partially rebounding. As of early December, shares remained up about 80% from the IPO price.
Intel Stock Outlook December 2025: AI Wafers Shortage, Tata Deal and U.S. Government Stake Reshape INTC

Intel Stock Outlook December 2025: AI Wafers Shortage, Tata Deal and U.S. Government Stake Reshape INTC

Intel shares have surged 101% year-to-date, trading near $40.30 midday December 9, 2025, with a market value around $172 billion. The company returned to profit in Q3, posting $4.1 billion net income after a $16.6 billion loss a year earlier. Wall Street remains cautious, with most analysts warning the stock is ahead of fundamentals. Intel’s Q4 guidance stays conservative despite the rebound.
Confluent (CFLT) Stock Surges on IBM’s $11 Billion Takeover – What the $31 Cash Offer Means for Investors on December 9, 2025

Confluent (CFLT) Stock Surges on IBM’s $11 Billion Takeover – What the $31 Cash Offer Means for Investors on December 9, 2025

IBM will acquire Confluent for $31 per share in cash, valuing the deal at about $11 billion, a 34–35% premium to pre-deal prices. Confluent stock is trading near $29.87, with a 3–4% spread to the offer. Several banks downgraded Confluent to Hold/Neutral after the announcement. Shareholder law firms have launched investigations into whether the $31 offer is adequate.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Today: Paramount’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid, Netflix Deal Risk and 2026–2050 Forecasts

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Today: Paramount’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid, Netflix Deal Risk and 2026–2050 Forecasts

Paramount Skydance launched a $108.4 billion hostile all-cash tender offer for Warner Bros. Discovery at $30 per share, challenging Netflix’s $72 billion deal for WBD’s studios and streaming assets. WBD’s board acknowledged the Paramount bid but continues to back the Netflix agreement, asking shareholders to wait for a formal recommendation. WBD stock traded near $27, close to its 52-week high. Wall Street’s 12-month target is $22.35.
Micron (MU) Stock Today: HSBC’s New $330 Target, AI Memory Supercycle and What Comes Next After a 170%+ Rally

Micron (MU) Stock Today: HSBC’s New $330 Target, AI Memory Supercycle and What Comes Next After a 170%+ Rally

HSBC initiated coverage of Micron Technology on December 9 with a “Buy” rating and a $330 price target, projecting 30–35% upside. Micron closed at $246.92 on December 8, up 4.1% for the day, after reporting record fiscal 2025 results and a year-to-date gain of about 170–180%. The company is shifting focus to high-bandwidth memory and data-center DRAM, exiting its consumer Crucial brand.
9 December 2025
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