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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.

Marks & Spencer expansion: Leighton Buzzard, Wendover and Northwich put on M&S Food ‘wishlist’ as 500 new locations revealed

Marks & Spencer expansion: Leighton Buzzard, Wendover and Northwich put on M&S Food ‘wishlist’ as 500 new locations revealed

Marks & Spencer has named Leighton Buzzard, Wendover and Northwich as target locations for possible new M&S Food stores, part of a 500-town expansion plan published in November. The retailer aims to double its food business and open or renew 20 stores by March 2026. Northwich could see a return six years after its last branch closed. No sites have been confirmed.
3 December 2025
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American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Stock Soars After Q3 Beat and Holiday Upgrade: Latest News, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Stock Soars After Q3 Beat and Holiday Upgrade: Latest News, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

American Eagle Outfitters shares jumped about 15% to $24 on December 3 after the retailer reported third-quarter earnings and revenue above analyst estimates and raised its holiday outlook. Net revenue rose 6% to $1.36 billion, with net income at $91.3 million and EPS at $0.53. Trading volume topped $575 million as the stock hit new 52-week highs.
3 December 2025
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Lam Research (LRCX) Stock on December 3, 2025: AI Chip Boom, Analyst Upgrades and What’s Next for Investors

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock on December 3, 2025: AI Chip Boom, Analyst Upgrades and What’s Next for Investors

Lam Research shares traded near $159.9 on December 3, 2025, valuing the company at about $162 billion after more than doubling year-to-date. The stock sits roughly 5% below its 52-week high of $167.15 set in November. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $158 on December 2. Recent analysis from Seeking Alpha and Zacks highlighted both valuation concerns and strong earnings momentum.
3 December 2025
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Bloom Energy (BE) Stock on December 3, 2025: Price, Forecast, and AI Data Center Boom Risks

Bloom Energy (BE) Stock on December 3, 2025: Price, Forecast, and AI Data Center Boom Risks

Bloom Energy shares traded near $102 late December 3, 2025, valuing the company at about $24 billion after surging over 400% year-to-date. The stock’s 52-week range spans $15.15 to $147.86. Bloom makes solid-oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power, targeting data centers and other large facilities. Volatility remains high, with a beta near 3.
3 December 2025
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Okta (OKTA) Stock Rebounds From 52‑Week Low After Q3 FY2026 Beat: What December 3, 2025 Means for Investors

Okta (OKTA) Stock Rebounds From 52‑Week Low After Q3 FY2026 Beat: What December 3, 2025 Means for Investors

Okta shares rose nearly 6% to around $86.60 on December 3 after reporting Q3 FY2026 revenue of $742 million, up 12% year-over-year, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.82, both above estimates. The stock rebounded from a new 52-week low of $75.05 earlier in the session. Management raised full-year guidance but declined to provide FY2027 outlook. Market cap stands at about $15.3 billion.
3 December 2025
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Microchip Technology (MCHP) Soars on Raised Guidance and New Power‑Saving Chip: What Investors Need to Know Today

Microchip Technology (MCHP) Soars on Raised Guidance and New Power‑Saving Chip: What Investors Need to Know Today

Microchip Technology shares surged over 12% to around $63.70 on December 3, 2025, after the company raised its Q3 FY2026 guidance to the top end of previous estimates. The company now expects net sales near $1.15 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $0.40. CEO Steve Sanghi cited stronger bookings and progress on a recovery plan. Trading volume topped 15 million shares by mid-afternoon.
3 December 2025
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Costco Stock (COST) on December 3, 2025: Tariff Lawsuit, AA Credit Rating and 2026 Forecasts

Costco Stock (COST) on December 3, 2025: Tariff Lawsuit, AA Credit Rating and 2026 Forecasts

Costco shares traded near $922 on December 3, about 14% below their 52-week high, with a market cap over $400 billion and a P/E ratio of 50. The company has sued the U.S. government in the Court of International Trade over Trump-era tariffs, arguing the administration exceeded its legal authority. Membership fees and sales continue to grow at double-digit rates.
3 December 2025
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Texas Instruments (TXN) Surges Toward $182 as Big Investors, Rich Dividend and $60B Fab Bet Drive December Rally

Texas Instruments (TXN) Surges Toward $182 as Big Investors, Rich Dividend and $60B Fab Bet Drive December Rally

Texas Instruments shares jumped nearly 4% to around $182 by mid-afternoon Wednesday, extending a two-week rally that has lifted the stock more than 13%. Recent filings show major funds including Norges Bank and Invesco increasing stakes, with institutions now holding about 85% of the float. Q3 revenue rose 14.2% to $4.74 billion, but Q4 guidance missed expectations. TXN remains below its 52-week high of $221.69.
3 December 2025
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Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock Soars on Border‑Drone Megadeal: December 3, 2025 News, Targets and 2025–2026 Forecasts

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock Soars on Border‑Drone Megadeal: December 3, 2025 News, Targets and 2025–2026 Forecasts

Ondas Holdings shares rose 7–8% to $8.60–$8.70 Wednesday afternoon after winning a major government contract to deploy thousands of autonomous drones for border protection. Trading volume topped 92 million shares, with the stock swinging between $7.46 and $8.39. Ondas’ 12-month return stands near 700–800%. Q3 revenue surged 582% year-on-year to $10.1 million.
3 December 2025
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McDonald’s (MCD) Stock on December 3, 2025: Price Surge, Insider Sales, Holiday Promotions and Wall Street Forecasts

McDonald’s (MCD) Stock on December 3, 2025: Price Surge, Insider Sales, Holiday Promotions and Wall Street Forecasts

McDonald’s shares rose 2.6% to about $308.48 on December 3, 2025, with intraday trading volume near 2.5 million. EVP Manuel Steijaert sold roughly $2 million in stock after exercising options, while Invesco Ltd. and 1832 Asset Management L.P. reported recent reductions in their holdings. Holiday promotions and analyst forecasts also drew investor attention.
3 December 2025
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Vertiv (VRT) Stock on December 3, 2025: AI Cooling Leader, S&P 500 Speculation and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts

Vertiv (VRT) Stock on December 3, 2025: AI Cooling Leader, S&P 500 Speculation and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts

Vertiv Holdings shares traded near $179.16 in late trading December 3, down about 1% but close to record highs after a 60% six-month surge. The stock has nearly tripled since 2023, outpacing the tech sector. Vertiv trades at a trailing P/E in the high 60s, with forward estimates near 43. Zacks named Vertiv “Bull of the Day” and reiterated a Strong Buy rating.
3 December 2025
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Astera Labs (ALAB) Stock Rebounds After NVLink Fusion Shock: December 3, 2025 News, Forecasts and AI Outlook

Astera Labs (ALAB) Stock Rebounds After NVLink Fusion Shock: December 3, 2025 News, Forecasts and AI Outlook

Astera Labs shares rebounded 6% to $151 Wednesday after plunging 13% the previous day on concerns Amazon’s new AI partnership with NVIDIA could threaten Astera’s role in AWS hardware. The drop followed news that Amazon will use NVIDIA’s NVLink Fusion in next-gen Trainium 4 accelerators. Analysts and management said Astera’s components remain relevant, easing investor fears.
3 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock Today: Near Record Highs, Q3 2025 Earnings Beat and 2026 Analyst Forecasts (3 December 2025)

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock Today: Near Record Highs, Q3 2025 Earnings Beat and 2026 Analyst Forecasts (3 December 2025)

JPMorgan Chase closed at $311.41 on December 3, 2025, near its all-time high of $320.41 set in November. The stock has gained about 27–28% over the past year and trades at a market cap near $850–860 billion. Institutional filings show mixed activity, with some firms adding and others trimming positions. The bank’s price-to-tangible book ratio stands around 3.0–3.1x.
3 December 2025
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Lumentum (LITE) Stock: AI Infrastructure Darling or Overpriced Risk? Latest News, Price Targets and Forecasts as of December 3, 2025

Lumentum (LITE) Stock: AI Infrastructure Darling or Overpriced Risk? Latest News, Price Targets and Forecasts as of December 3, 2025

Lumentum Holdings shares traded near $302 on December 3, 2025, up about 249% year to date and just below recent highs. The company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $533.8 million, up 58% from a year earlier, and raised guidance for Q2. Intraday price swings of 5–10% have become common, with analysts split on the stock’s valuation and risk. Market cap stands near $21 billion.
3 December 2025
Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Today: AI Power Boom, Patent Lawsuits and $700+ Price Targets – What Investors Need to Know (Dec 3, 2025)

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Today: AI Power Boom, Patent Lawsuits and $700+ Price Targets – What Investors Need to Know (Dec 3, 2025)

Caterpillar shares traded near $591 late on December 3, just below their record high of $596.21, after gaining about 60% year-to-date. Truist Securities raised its price target to $729, citing a $40 billion backlog and strong demand for power generation equipment. BofA maintained a $650 target, highlighting Caterpillar’s leading role in supplying backup power for data centers.
3 December 2025
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Amphenol Corporation (APH) Stock on December 3, 2025: AI Datacenter Deals, Insider Sales and Wall Street Forecasts

Amphenol Corporation (APH) Stock on December 3, 2025: AI Datacenter Deals, Insider Sales and Wall Street Forecasts

Amphenol shares traded at $139–140 on December 3, 2025, valuing the company near $171 billion after a 102% year-to-date total return. Q3 sales jumped 53% to $6.2 billion, with diluted EPS up 102% year over year, driven by AI datacenter demand and acquisitions. The stock trades at a trailing P/E of about 52, well above industry averages. Analysts describe the valuation as “stretched.”
3 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Hits Record Highs on AI Chip Boom – Latest News, Analyst Targets and Forecasts as of December 3, 2025

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Hits Record Highs on AI Chip Boom – Latest News, Analyst Targets and Forecasts as of December 3, 2025

Applied Materials shares hit a record near $267 on December 3, up over 60% in 2025 as investors bet on AI chip demand. The stock closed at $265.33 on December 2, with a market cap around $211 billion. Analysts rate AMAT a “Moderate Buy,” but the average 12-month price target sits below current levels. Institutional ownership stands at about 80.5%.
3 December 2025
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