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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.

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock News Today: Fresh Analyst Optimism, Institutional Moves, and Updated Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock News Today: Fresh Analyst Optimism, Institutional Moves, and Updated Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Caterpillar shares traded around $594.11 as of 15:36 UTC on Dec. 16, up 0.74% after a volatile week that included a sharp drop on Dec. 12. A widely circulated “Power Inflow” trading signal at $588.24 drew attention from momentum traders. Analysts remain bullish, with 58% of 24 brokerages rating the stock a “Strong Buy.” The stock’s swings have influenced the Dow and attracted both short- and long-term investors.
16 December 2025
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GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) News on Dec. 16, 2025: Fresh Price-Target Hikes Extend the AI-Power Trade Momentum

GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) News on Dec. 16, 2025: Fresh Price-Target Hikes Extend the AI-Power Trade Momentum

GE Vernova shares traded lower pre-market Dec. 16 after a volatile week that saw the stock hit a record high, then retreat to $681.35 at Friday’s close. The moves follow the company’s December investor update, which raised 2026 and 2028 financial targets and doubled the dividend. Analysts responded with new upgrades and higher price targets tied to data center and electrification demand.
16 December 2025
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Visa Stock (V) Today: USDC Stablecoin Settlement Launch, Swipe-Fee Legal Overhang, and the Latest 2026 Forecasts

Visa Stock (V) Today: USDC Stablecoin Settlement Launch, Swipe-Fee Legal Overhang, and the Latest 2026 Forecasts

Visa shares slipped 0.5% to around $345 by mid-morning Tuesday after the company launched USDC stablecoin settlement for U.S. partners, starting with Cross River Bank and Lead Bank. Major retailers, including Walmart, urged a federal judge to reject a proposed Visa/Mastercard antitrust settlement over swipe fees.
16 December 2025
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Salesforce (CRM) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Agentforce Updates, Dividend Spotlight, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Are Watching

Salesforce (CRM) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Agentforce Updates, Dividend Spotlight, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Are Watching

Salesforce shares traded near $252.94 midday Tuesday, down 0.6% after a 2.92% drop Monday. Vonage announced a new integration with Salesforce’s Agentforce Voice platform, aiming to unify AI voice automation with human-agent support. CRM stock has fallen 27.89% over the past year amid volatility and ongoing debate over AI monetization and product strategy.
16 December 2025
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Uber (UBER) Stock News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: FTC Escalates Uber One Lawsuit as Wall Street Stays Focused on Robotaxis

Uber (UBER) Stock News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: FTC Escalates Uber One Lawsuit as Wall Street Stays Focused on Robotaxis

Uber stock traded near $81.36 on Dec. 16, down about 12% from early December highs. The U.S. FTC and 21 states filed an amended complaint alleging deceptive practices tied to Uber One subscriptions, which Uber denies. Shares stabilized after recent volatility as investors weighed regulatory risks against ongoing autonomous vehicle initiatives.
16 December 2025
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Coinbase (COIN) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Texas Reincorporation, Analyst Price Targets Reset, and a Dec. 17 Product Catalyst

Coinbase (COIN) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Texas Reincorporation, Analyst Price Targets Reset, and a Dec. 17 Product Catalyst

Coinbase completed its reincorporation from Delaware to Texas on December 15, according to an SEC filing. Shares traded at $255.69 midday Tuesday, up from a $250.42 close, with a market cap near $68.55 billion. The move does not affect business operations or Nasdaq listing. Coinbase last reported quarterly EPS of $1.44 on $1.87 billion revenue, both above forecasts.
16 December 2025
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Robinhood (HOOD) Stock News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: YES/NO Keynote, Prediction Markets Growth, and Fresh Analyst Targets

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: YES/NO Keynote, Prediction Markets Growth, and Fresh Analyst Targets

Robinhood shares rose 4%–5% to around $120 midday Tuesday, valuing the company above $120 billion. The rebound follows a volatile December and precedes the “Robinhood Presents: YES/NO” keynote focused on AI and prediction markets. Mizuho reiterated its Outperform rating and $172 target, citing strong momentum in prediction markets and higher revenue estimates.
16 December 2025
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Netflix (NFLX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Takes for December 16, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, EU Antitrust Signals, and What’s Next

Netflix (NFLX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Takes for December 16, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, EU Antitrust Signals, and What’s Next

Netflix shares traded at $93.93, up 0.17% as of 15:02 UTC Dec. 16, amid market pressure and focus on its $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros. assets. The deal faces a rival offer from Paramount Skydance and regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. and Europe. Netflix expects $2–3 billion in annual cost savings if the deal closes. The transaction is targeted to close in 12–18 months, pending approvals.
16 December 2025
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ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News Today: Armis Deal Talk, Analyst Targets, and the 5-for-1 Split Record Date (Dec. 16, 2025)

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News Today: Armis Deal Talk, Analyst Targets, and the 5-for-1 Split Record Date (Dec. 16, 2025)

ServiceNow shares rebounded 2% to around $780 on Dec. 16 after a steep drop tied to reported $7 billion acquisition talks for cybersecurity firm Armis. The move comes as investors focus on the 5-for-1 stock split record date. Analyst downgrades and speculation about the Armis deal fueled volatility. Trading on a split-adjusted basis is set to begin Dec. 18.
16 December 2025
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AMD Stock News Today December 16 2025 Helios AI Rack OpenAI Partnership Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

AMD Stock News Today December 16 2025 Helios AI Rack OpenAI Partnership Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

AMD stock traded near $208 Tuesday, steady after a volatile open as investors weighed new U.S. labor data and interest rate outlooks. Shares moved within a $205–$209 range while semiconductor peers saw mixed moves. Analysts highlighted AMD’s Helios rack-scale AI system, expected mid-2026, with Piper Sandler maintaining a $280 price target. U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose 64,000 in November; unemployment reached 4.6%.
16 December 2025
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Palantir (PLTR) Stock News Today: DGSI Renewal, Navy ShipOS Deal, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

Palantir (PLTR) Stock News Today: DGSI Renewal, Navy ShipOS Deal, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

Palantir shares traded around $182.31 midday Tuesday, down 0.5%, after news of a three-year contract renewal with France’s DGSI and a major U.S. Navy software deal. The DGSI agreement extends a partnership since 2016, while the Navy project could reach $448 million. Investors weighed these developments against concerns about Palantir’s valuation.
16 December 2025
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Oracle Stock News & Forecast (ORCL): AI Spending, $248B Lease Commitments, and Analyst Targets in Focus on Dec. 16, 2025

Oracle Stock News & Forecast (ORCL): AI Spending, $248B Lease Commitments, and Analyst Targets in Focus on Dec. 16, 2025

Oracle shares traded near $187.49 on Dec. 16, valuing the company at $532 billion after volatile trading post-earnings. The company reported a 438% jump in remaining performance obligations to $523 billion and strong cloud revenue growth, but raised capital spending forecasts by $15 billion. Fiscal Q3 guidance missed analyst estimates, fueling investor concerns over costs and leverage.
16 December 2025
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Meta (META) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 16, 2025: AI-First Push Meets Fresh Ad-Fraud Scrutiny

Meta (META) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 16, 2025: AI-First Push Meets Fresh Ad-Fraud Scrutiny

Meta shares hovered near $648 early Tuesday, holding just below the closely watched $650 mark. The company regained its No. 6 spot by market cap after Broadcom’s decline, now valued at $1.632 trillion. Reports highlighted Meta’s expanded internal use of AI tools and renewed scrutiny over ad integrity and regulatory challenges.
16 December 2025
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  • Teradyne Posts Strong Q1 Revenue and Profit Beats Despite Stock Drop
    April 28, 2026, 6:07 PM EDT. Semiconductor test equipment maker Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) reported Q1 revenue of $1.28 billion, up 87% year-on-year, beating analyst estimates by 5.6%. Adjusted earnings per share rose 21.1% above forecasts at $2.56. The company provided an optimistic Q2 revenue guidance of $1.2 billion, surpassing consensus estimates. CEO Greg Smith highlighted that about 70% of revenue is linked to AI-driven demand, underscoring strength in its wafer to AI data center strategy. Despite the robust figures and improving operating margin of 36.9%, Teradyne's stock fell, reflecting investor caution amid cyclical semiconductor industry pressures. Longer-term, the company's 3.4% five-year annualized revenue growth trails sector averages but recent acceleration hints at an emerging growth phase fueled by AI adoption.

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Palantir Stock Slides Before Earnings: Citi Cut Raises One Big Question

Palantir Stock Slides Before Earnings: Citi Cut Raises One Big Question

29 April 2026
Palantir Technologies shares fell 1.3% Tuesday after Citi cut its price target to $210 from $260, with the stock trading near $141. The company reports first-quarter results May 4, with Wall Street expecting 74% revenue growth and adjusted earnings of 28 cents per share. Cleveland-Cliffs announced a three-year deal to use Palantir’s AI platform. Germany’s military said it does not plan to award Palantir contracts for now.
Visa Stock Jumps 4% After Earnings Beat And $20 Billion Buyback

Visa Stock Jumps 4% After Earnings Beat And $20 Billion Buyback

28 April 2026
Visa shares jumped 4.1% in after-hours trading after the company beat fiscal Q2 earnings estimates and announced a $20 billion stock buyback. Net revenue rose 17% to $11.2 billion, with payment volume up 9% and cross-border volume up 12%. Adjusted EPS reached $3.31, above the $3.10 analyst estimate. Visa returned $9.2 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends in the quarter.
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