Khadija Saeed

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

Mechanics Bancorp Stock (NASDAQ: MCHB) Weekend Update: Friday’s Move, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Into the Final Trading Week of 2025

Mechanics Bancorp Stock (NASDAQ: MCHB) Weekend Update: Friday’s Move, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Into the Final Trading Week of 2025

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 7:12 p.m. ET — U.S. stock market closed (weekend). Mechanics Bancorp (NASDAQ: MCHB) is heading into the last full trading week of 2025 with its shares closing Friday at $14.67, up 3.53% on the day, in a session marked by light, post-holiday activity across Wall Street. StockAnalysis+1 While there were no company-specific headlines widely circulating in the past 24–48 hours, investors in MCHB are still digesting a series of recent, high-impact developments: the bank’s ongoing integration following its HomeStreet deal, a pending sale of a Fannie Mae DUS multifamily platform to Fifth Third, and rating/coverage
ICL Group Ltd Stock (NYSE: ICL) Heads Into Monday After a Holiday-Week Bounce — Potash Contracts, 2026 Fertilizer Outlook, and Fresh Analyst Targets

ICL Group Ltd Stock (NYSE: ICL) Heads Into Monday After a Holiday-Week Bounce — Potash Contracts, 2026 Fertilizer Outlook, and Fresh Analyst Targets

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 7:11 p.m. ET — Market closed. ICL Group Ltd (NYSE: ICL) is heading into the final trading days of 2025 with investors watching two storylines at once: a cyclical fertilizer/potash backdrop that’s turning more stable into 2026, and a company-specific push toward higher-value specialty businesses such as functional food ingredients and specialty crop nutrition. The stock finished the last regular session (Friday, Dec. 26) at $5.54, up 3.55% on the day, and traded to about $5.59 in after-hours dealing. StockAnalysis With U.S. markets closed for the weekend, the next catalyst for price discovery arrives Monday
Skeena Resources Limited Stock (NYSE: SKE): Eskay Creek Headlines, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Skeena Resources Limited Stock (NYSE: SKE): Eskay Creek Headlines, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 7:11 p.m. ET — Market closed Skeena Resources Limited (NYSE: SKE; TSX: SKE) heads into the weekend with fresh attention on both price action and permitting headlines tied to its flagship Eskay Creek gold-silver project in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle. Skeena shares last closed at $25.42 on Friday, Dec. 26, finishing higher on the day as trading volumes across U.S. markets remained characteristically thin in the post-Christmas stretch. Yahoo Finance+1 Broader market context matters here: Wall Street ended Friday’s session nearly unchanged in “light-volume” trading after a strong multi-day run, according to Reuters—exactly the kind
NIO Stock (NYSE: NIO) Holds Near $5 After Friday Bounce as CATL Battery-Supply Report and New China EV Headlines Shape the Setup for Monday

NIO Stock (NYSE: NIO) Holds Near $5 After Friday Bounce as CATL Battery-Supply Report and New China EV Headlines Shape the Setup for Monday

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 7:13 p.m. ET — Market closed (Weekend). NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO) enters the weekend with its U.S.-listed shares hovering around the $5 level after a firm finish to the last regular session, as investors weigh a fresh mix of China supply-chain headlines, funding news tied to NIO’s battery assets, and a reported delay to a key software update—against a year-end backdrop of thin liquidity and a market calendar heading into New Year’s week. NIO stock: where it closed and what the tape says going into the next session NIO last traded around $5.10, following a
DENTSPLY SIRONA Stock (NASDAQ: XRAY) Weekend Update: Analysts Hold a “Reduce” View as Year-End Trading Winds Down

DENTSPLY SIRONA Stock (NASDAQ: XRAY) Weekend Update: Analysts Hold a “Reduce” View as Year-End Trading Winds Down

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 7:11 PM ET — Market closed DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (NASDAQ: XRAY) ended the last U.S. trading session of the week higher, with shares closing Friday at $11.52, up about $0.31 (+2.7%), on roughly 5.5 million shares traded. With U.S. markets shut for the weekend, investors now shift focus to what could move XRAY when trading resumes Monday amid thin, year-end conditions and a market still watching the “Santa Claus rally” window. MarketBeat+1 Broader equities finished Friday little changed, according to Reuters and the Associated Press, as a light post-holiday calendar offered few fresh catalysts. In
Li Auto Stock (NASDAQ: LI) Heads Into the Weekend Higher as China Tightens EV Efficiency Rules: Analyst Targets, Delivery Trends, and What to Watch Monday

Li Auto Stock (NASDAQ: LI) Heads Into the Weekend Higher as China Tightens EV Efficiency Rules: Analyst Targets, Delivery Trends, and What to Watch Monday

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 7:12 p.m. ET — Market closed (Weekend) Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI) stock is heading into the weekend on firmer footing after the China-based EV maker’s U.S.-listed shares finished Friday at $17.44, up 3.93% on the session. Friday’s move unfolded in a holiday-thinned U.S. market backdrop—U.S. exchanges reopened after Christmas with lighter participation and fewer catalysts, a setup that can amplify sector-driven rotations and headline sensitivity. Barron’s For Li Auto stock, the most notable near-term catalyst in the last 24–48 hours wasn’t a company-specific filing—it was policy news out of China that helped lift sentiment
Sibanye Stillwater Stock (SBSW) in Focus: Platinum’s Record Run Lifts PGM Miners Ahead of Monday’s NYSE Reopen

Sibanye Stillwater Stock (SBSW) in Focus: Platinum’s Record Run Lifts PGM Miners Ahead of Monday’s NYSE Reopen

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 7:09 p.m. ET — Market closed Sibanye Stillwater Limited’s NYSE-listed ADR (SBSW) heads into the new week with momentum after a strong Friday close, as a historic surge across precious metals—especially platinum—reframed the near-term outlook for platinum group metals (PGM) producers. SBSW ended the last regular session at $15.70, up $0.60 (+3.97%), with roughly 6.7 million shares traded, and sits within about 1% of its 12‑month high ($15.83). The 12‑month low is $3.05, underscoring how sharply the stock has rebounded over the past year. Sibanye-Stillwater+1 With U.S. markets closed for the weekend, attention turns to
Vizsla Silver Corp. (VZLA) Stock Near 52-Week High as Silver Hits Record — What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Vizsla Silver Corp. (VZLA) Stock Near 52-Week High as Silver Hits Record — What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 6:54 p.m. ET — Market closed Vizsla Silver Corp. (NYSE American: VZLA; TSX: VZLA) heads into the final week of 2025 with momentum on its side, after the stock finished Friday’s session higher and just shy of its 52-week high as precious metals surged and U.S. equities held near record territory. VZLA closed Friday at $5.92, up 4.41%, with about 6.5 million shares traded, according to StockAnalysis data. StockAnalysis The move left the stock hovering just below its 52-week high of $5.95 (and above a 52-week low of $1.67), according to Yahoo Finance key statistics.
Aura Minerals (AUGO) Stock Rallies to Fresh 52-Week High Ahead of Year-End: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

Aura Minerals (AUGO) Stock Rallies to Fresh 52-Week High Ahead of Year-End: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 6:54 p.m. ET — Market closed Aura Minerals Inc. (Nasdaq: AUGO) enters the final trading stretch of 2025 with momentum firmly on its side after pushing to fresh 52-week highs in Friday’s thin post-holiday session. The gold-and-copper miner finished up 4.42% at $54.06 on Dec. 26, after trading between $51.79 and $54.30, and was indicated higher in after-hours at $54.90 as of 7:56 p.m. ET. StockAnalysis With U.S. markets closed for the weekend, investors now have a window to digest the latest headlines, analyst positioning, and macro cross-currents—particularly precious-metals strength—before trading resumes Monday morning. Friday’s
Lionsgate Studios Corp Stock (NYSE: LION) Climbs Toward a Fresh 52-Week High: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Lionsgate Studios Corp Stock (NYSE: LION) Climbs Toward a Fresh 52-Week High: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 6:54 p.m. ET — Market closed Lionsgate Studios Corp. stock (NYSE: LION) heads into the final trading days of 2025 on a strong note after a sharp Friday move that pushed shares back toward a new 52-week peak. The stock finished the Dec. 26 regular session at $9.31, up 4.61%, and traded slightly higher at $9.33 in late trading, according to widely followed market data trackers and the company’s investor relations quote page. StockAnalysis+1 With U.S. markets shut for the weekend, investors now have a full pause to assess what’s driving the latest momentum in
XPeng Stock (XPEV) Rallies on Qatar Launch and Africa Push as China Tightens EV Efficiency Rules — What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

XPeng Stock (XPEV) Rallies on Qatar Launch and Africa Push as China Tightens EV Efficiency Rules — What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 6:51 p.m. ET — Market closed. XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) enters the final trading week of 2025 with fresh momentum after a strong Friday rally tied to overseas expansion headlines and a broader tailwind for Chinese EV names. With U.S. markets shut for the weekend, investors are now parsing what the latest Middle East and Africa developments mean for XPeng’s growth narrative—and whether Friday’s move can carry into Monday’s open. In the last regular session (Friday, Dec. 26), XPeng’s U.S.-listed ADRs finished at $20.78, up roughly 6% on the day, after trading between about $19.55
Coupang Stock (CPNG) Jumps on Cybersecurity Update as Analysts Rework Targets Ahead of Monday’s Open

Coupang Stock (CPNG) Jumps on Cybersecurity Update as Analysts Rework Targets Ahead of Monday’s Open

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 6:49 p.m. ET — Market closed (weekend). Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG) heads into the final trading days of 2025 with renewed attention after the stock surged in Friday’s post-Christmas session, fueled by fresh company details on a high-profile cybersecurity incident in South Korea. With U.S. markets closed Saturday and Sunday, investors now have a full weekend to parse the latest disclosures, analyst reactions, and the remaining risks before trading resumes Monday, Dec. 29. Coupang stock price recap: a gap-up rally, then a fade into the close Coupang shares ended Friday, Dec. 26 at $24.27, up

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GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
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