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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.

Philip Morris International (PM) Stock: Price Today, Ferrari Deal, 2025 EPS Guidance and Analyst Forecasts (December 5, 2025)

Philip Morris International (PM) Stock: Price Today, Ferrari Deal, 2025 EPS Guidance and Analyst Forecasts (December 5, 2025)

Philip Morris International shares closed at $148.58 on December 4, down 2.06% and marking a fourth straight day of losses. The stock trades about 20% below its 52-week high but remains up year-to-date. The company reaffirmed double-digit 2025 earnings growth and extended its Ferrari partnership to feature ZYN branding on Formula 1 cars. Smoke-free products now generate about 41% of net revenues.
5 December 2025
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Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Hits Fresh High on AI Power Demand and Green Mining Push – What Investors Need to Know Now

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Hits Fresh High on AI Power Demand and Green Mining Push – What Investors Need to Know Now

Caterpillar shares traded near $602 on December 5, 2025, close to a 52-week high and valuing the company at about $280 billion. The stock has jumped over 50% in the past year, far outpacing the S&P 500, as demand for power-generation equipment from AI data centers and new battery-electric mining trucks lifts orders and backlog to record levels.
5 December 2025
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Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Today, December 5, 2025: AI Boom, Record Earnings and 2026 Forecasts

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Today, December 5, 2025: AI Boom, Record Earnings and 2026 Forecasts

Lam Research shares traded near $161 on December 5, 2025, up 2.3%, with market cap at $162 billion after more than doubling this year. Major institutions including Marshall Wace and 1832 Asset Management sharply increased stakes, while Amundi and others trimmed holdings. The stock’s trailing P/E is just under 28. Year-to-date total return stands at about 120–125%.
5 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock on December 5, 2025: JAXA Launch Buzz, Record Earnings and 2026 Price Targets

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock on December 5, 2025: JAXA Launch Buzz, Record Earnings and 2026 Price Targets

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) shares surged 19% over five days, topping $49 before settling near $48 on Friday. The company has completed 18 successful Electron launches in 2025 and reported record Q3 revenue of $155 million, up 48% year-on-year. The Neutron rocket’s first flight is delayed to 2026. Analysts set a 12-month price target in the mid-$60s, with most rating the stock Buy or Overweight.
5 December 2025
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Kroger (KR) Stock After Q3 2025 Earnings: Net Loss, Ocado Pivot and New Price Targets on December 5, 2025

Kroger (KR) Stock After Q3 2025 Earnings: Net Loss, Ocado Pivot and New Price Targets on December 5, 2025

Kroger reported a Q3 2025 net loss of $1.32 billion after a $2.6 billion impairment on its automated fulfillment network, though adjusted EPS rose to $1.05, beating estimates. Sales grew to $33.9 billion but missed forecasts. The company is closing three Ocado robotic warehouses and paying Ocado $350 million as it shifts to a new digital strategy. Shares trade near $63.26 after recent declines; analysts trimmed targets but mostly kept Buy or Neutral ratings.
5 December 2025
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Intuit Stock (INTU) Today: AI Deal, Earnings Beat and 2026 Forecasts – December 5, 2025

Intuit Stock (INTU) Today: AI Deal, Earnings Beat and 2026 Forecasts – December 5, 2025

Intuit shares traded near $669.55 Friday afternoon, up almost 1% after reporting fiscal Q1 revenue of $3.9 billion, an 18% increase year over year. GAAP operating income rose 97% to $534 million, with GAAP EPS up 127% to $1.59. The stock remains about 18% below its 52-week high despite a three-session winning streak. Market capitalization stands near $184.5 billion.
5 December 2025
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Lumentum (LITE) Stock Hits New Highs on AI Boom – Is the 219% Rally Just the Beginning? (December 5, 2025)

Lumentum (LITE) Stock Hits New Highs on AI Boom – Is the 219% Rally Just the Beginning? (December 5, 2025)

Lumentum Holdings shares closed at $327.85 on December 4, 2025, up over 200% year-on-year and hitting a new 52-week high. Wall Street models now show 12-month targets well below current levels, averaging $240–$260, despite continued “Buy” ratings. Rosenblatt raised its target to $380, citing AI infrastructure strength. Institutional investors increased stakes, while options activity signaled aggressive trading and high risk.
5 December 2025
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Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Today: Dividend King Near 2‑Year Low as Wall Street Sees Double‑Digit Upside (December 5, 2025)

Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Today: Dividend King Near 2‑Year Low as Wall Street Sees Double‑Digit Upside (December 5, 2025)

Procter & Gamble shares traded near $144 on Friday, down 0.9%, after hitting a 52-week low of $142.51 earlier this week. The stock is down about 17–18% year-over-year, following CFO warnings of weaker U.S. demand and ongoing restructuring. P&G reported Q1 FY 2026 net sales of $22.4 billion, up 3% from last year. Diluted EPS rose 21% to $1.95, aided by lower restructuring charges.
5 December 2025
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Mastercard (MA) Stock on December 5, 2025: AI Bets, Interchange Fee Risks and the 2026 Outlook

Mastercard (MA) Stock on December 5, 2025: AI Bets, Interchange Fee Risks and the 2026 Outlook

Mastercard shares traded near $547 Friday, above their 12-month low but below a recent high of $602. The stock is up about 6% year-to-date and 69% over five years. Market cap stands at roughly $486.6 billion, with a trailing P/E around 34.6 and dividend yield near 0.6%. Analysts cite strong earnings and AI initiatives, but regulatory scrutiny on card fees persists.
5 December 2025
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Spanish Broadcasting System Q3 2025 Earnings: Profit Doubles as Puerto Rico TV Sale and Cost Cuts Offset 13% Revenue Drop

Spanish Broadcasting System Q3 2025 Earnings: Profit Doubles as Puerto Rico TV Sale and Cost Cuts Offset 13% Revenue Drop

Spanish Broadcasting System reported third-quarter net income of $1.4 million, more than double last year’s $547,000, despite a 13% drop in revenue to $31.3 million. The profit jump followed expense cuts and a Puerto Rico TV asset sale. Year-to-date, SBS posted a net loss of $8.7 million, wider than last year’s $1.4 million loss. Senior secured notes due 2026 remain at about $309 million.
5 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil Stock Today (December 5, 2025): Price, Dividend Machine, Guyana Boom and 2026 Forecasts

Exxon Mobil Stock Today (December 5, 2025): Price, Dividend Machine, Guyana Boom and 2026 Forecasts

Exxon Mobil shares closed at $117.4 on December 5, 2025, near the top of their 52-week range. Q3 earnings reached $7.5 billion GAAP, with $14.8 billion in cash flow from operations and $9.4 billion returned to shareholders. Guyana’s Stabroek block hit daily production of 900,000 barrels in November. Year-to-date total return stands at about 13–14%.
5 December 2025
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UiPath (PATH) Stock Hits 52‑Week High After Q3 FY26 Beat – What Investors Need to Know as of December 5, 2025

UiPath (PATH) Stock Hits 52‑Week High After Q3 FY26 Beat – What Investors Need to Know as of December 5, 2025

UiPath shares surged to a 52-week high of $18.98 on December 5, 2025, after reporting Q3 FY26 revenue of $411 million, up 16% year-over-year and above estimates. The company posted its first GAAP-profitable third quarter. Despite the rally, most analysts rate the stock “Hold” and see limited further upside. Market capitalization stands near $9.8 billion.
5 December 2025
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Dollar General (DG) Stock Soars After Q3 2025 Beat and Raised Guidance – Is There More Upside Ahead?

Dollar General (DG) Stock Soars After Q3 2025 Beat and Raised Guidance – Is There More Upside Ahead?

Dollar General shares jumped 5.8% to $132.55 on December 5, 2025, hitting new 52-week highs after a strong Q3 earnings beat and raised guidance. Net sales rose 4.6% to $10.6 billion, same-store sales increased 2.5%, and net income climbed 43.8% to $282.7 million. The stock is up about 75% year-to-date, rebounding sharply from last year’s lows.
5 December 2025
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