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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.

GOOG Stock Update: Alphabet Class C Shares in Focus After the $4.75B Intersect Deal, AI Spending Surge, and Antitrust Headlines

GOOG Stock Update: Alphabet Class C Shares in Focus After the $4.75B Intersect Deal, AI Spending Surge, and Antitrust Headlines

As of 7:39 p.m. ET in New York on Friday, December 26, 2025, Alphabet Inc.’s Class C shares (NASDAQ: GOOG) were trading around $314.96, little changed from the prior close after a quiet, post-Christmas session on Wall Street. That timing matters: the regular U.S. cash session is over, and trading conditions into year-end can be unusually thin—an environment where headline risk (and even small orders) can move mega-cap stocks more than investors expect. Below is what’s driving the Google stock narrative right now, what analysts are watching next, and what investors may want to keep on their radar before the
27 December 2025
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Nike Stock (NKE) Update: After-Hours Bounce, Insider Buying Buzz, and the Key Risks Investors Must Watch Before Monday

Nike Stock (NKE) Update: After-Hours Bounce, Insider Buying Buzz, and the Key Risks Investors Must Watch Before Monday

At 7:42 p.m. ET in New York on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, the U.S. market’s regular session is finished and investors are digesting a holiday-thinned week that has still kept major indexes near record territory. Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) shares were last indicated around $60.93, up about 1.5% versus the prior close in late trading, following a volatile stretch triggered by the company’s latest earnings report and a burst of high-profile insider-buying headlines. Reuters Nike stock today: what the price action is signaling heading into the next session Even with a late-Friday bounce, Nike stock is still trading in the
27 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock Near Record Levels Into Year-End: What’s Driving the Rally, Key News, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Session

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock Near Record Levels Into Year-End: What’s Driving the Rally, Key News, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Session

As of 7:41 p.m. ET in New York on Friday, December 26, 2025, the U.S. stock market’s regular session has ended, leaving investors to digest a year-end rally that has pushed major indexes close to record territory and helped keep JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in focus heading into the final trading days of 2025. JPM stock last traded around $327.91, down about 0.4% versus the prior close, after a session that saw shares range from $326.55 to $330.82. With thin post-holiday volumes, a “Santa Claus rally” setup, and a steady drumbeat of bank-specific catalysts—ranging from expense guidance to
27 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) Outlook: China iPhone Demand Surprise, App Store Regulatory Pressure, and Wall Street Forecasts Ahead of Monday’s Open

Apple Stock (AAPL) Outlook: China iPhone Demand Surprise, App Store Regulatory Pressure, and Wall Street Forecasts Ahead of Monday’s Open

As of 7:10 p.m. ET in New York on Friday, December 26, 2025, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) was last trading around $273.40 after U.S. markets closed for the day and headed into the weekend. Apple stock is finishing the week in a market that’s still flirting with all-time highs—but with noticeably lower conviction and lighter holiday volume. On Friday, Wall Street ended a quiet post-Christmas session nearly unchanged, with the Dow down 0.04%, the S&P 500 down 0.03%, and the Nasdaq down 0.09% as investors watched the early stretch of the seasonal “Santa Claus rally” window. Reuters For Apple investors,
27 December 2025
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NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock: After-Hours Price Holds Near $190 as Groq AI Inference Deal, China Export Policy, and Earnings Outlook Shape the Next Move

NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock: After-Hours Price Holds Near $190 as Groq AI Inference Deal, China Export Policy, and Earnings Outlook Shape the Next Move

As of 7:12 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) was trading around $190.53 in after-hours activity, with roughly 139.5 million shares traded during the day. Friday’s session unfolded in a quiet, post-holiday market that kept major U.S. indexes close to recent highs. The Dow slipped to 48,710.97, the S&P 500 to 6,929.94, and the Nasdaq Composite to 23,593.10, with overall exchange volume notably lighter than recent averages. Reuters For Nvidia stock investors, the late-week focus has narrowed to a familiar set of themes—AI infrastructure spending, export controls, and supply-chain strategy—but with new urgency after a
27 December 2025
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Tesla Stock (TSLA) Update: Robotaxi Deadline, NHTSA Safety Probe, Wall Street Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before the Next Session

Tesla Stock (TSLA) Update: Robotaxi Deadline, NHTSA Safety Probe, Wall Street Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before the Next Session

As of 7:08 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025, Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) was last trading around $475, down roughly 2% from the prior close in late Friday trading. Tesla’s move came as U.S. equities logged a quiet, post‑Christmas session marked by light volume and few catalysts, with the major indices finishing only slightly lower while remaining near record territory. Reuters With the regular U.S. stock market session already closed (and weekend trading hours ahead), Tesla investors are shifting into a “what matters next” mindset: near‑term catalysts around robotaxi execution, the market’s focus on Q4 delivery expectations, and a
27 December 2025
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Coinbase Stock (COIN) After the Close: What Investors Need to Know Heading Into the Final Trading Days of 2025

Coinbase Stock (COIN) After the Close: What Investors Need to Know Heading Into the Final Trading Days of 2025

New York time check: It is 5:54 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025—and the U.S. stock market’s regular session has already ended. Coinbase Global, Inc. Class A common stock (NASDAQ: COIN) is finishing the first post‑Christmas session in the red amid light holiday liquidity across Wall Street. As of after-hours trading, Coinbase shares were around $236.90, down roughly 1.2% versus the prior close, after trading between about $232.96 and $241.40 during the session. The broader market was similarly subdued. The S&P 500 slipped to 6,929.94, the Dow to 48,710.97, and the Nasdaq to 23,593.10 in quiet, post‑holiday trading—an environment
27 December 2025
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Robinhood Stock (NASDAQ: HOOD) After the Close: Price, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Session

Robinhood Stock (NASDAQ: HOOD) After the Close: Price, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Session

New York time check: It is 5:48 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025. With the closing bell already behind us, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) is ending the post-Christmas session in a market that’s still hovering near record territory—even as trading volumes remain thin into year-end. Robinhood stock price today: Where HOOD stands after the bell As of the latest available quote (after the 4:00 p.m. ET close), HOOD is trading around $118.13, down about 1.9% on the day, after moving between roughly $117.65 and $121.32. The company’s market capitalization is about $127 billion (based on this quote), with a
27 December 2025
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Sandisk Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: SNDK) After the Close: Latest Price Action, News Drivers, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Monday

Sandisk Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: SNDK) After the Close: Latest Price Action, News Drivers, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Monday

As of 5:44 p.m. ET in New York on Friday, December 26, 2025, U.S. markets have already wrapped up the regular session, leaving investors to digest a quieter post-holiday tape alongside a steady stream of memory-market headlines. Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) was last trading around $250.05 in extended-hours activity, essentially flat versus the prior close—but the day’s action told a more dramatic story: the stock opened near $259.01, hit an intraday high of $261.24, and then slid to finish back around the $250 area, with more than 5.4 million shares changing hands. That kind of intraday reversal—up sharply early, then
27 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Today: BlueBird 6 Launch Fallout, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Today: BlueBird 6 Launch Fallout, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

NEW YORK — As of 5:42 p.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, U.S. stocks have finished a quiet post-Christmas session, but AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) did anything but trade quietly. AP News Shares of AST SpaceMobile were last seen around $71.95 in late trading, down about 7.8% versus the prior close, with heavy volume and a wide intraday range—another reminder that “direct-to-device” satellite connectivity remains one of the market’s most headline-driven themes. MarketWatch Below is what moved ASTS, what the latest company updates and industry signals say, how Wall Street is modeling the upside/downside, and what investors should
27 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Drops After Holiday Trading: After‑Hours Update, $816M Space Force Deal, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Drops After Holiday Trading: After‑Hours Update, $816M Space Force Deal, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

As of 5:38 p.m. ET in New York on Friday, December 26, 2025, U.S. markets have closed for regular trading and Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) is trading in after-hours. RKLB finished the regular session at about $70.65, down $6.53 (-8.46%), and was indicated around $70.28 in extended trading near 5:38 p.m. ET, according to MarketBeat’s extended-hours quote. MarketBeatDuring the session, the stock moved in a wide range—roughly $70.39 to $76.99—showing the kind of volatility that can be amplified in thin, post-holiday markets. Investing.com That pullback comes just days after Rocket Lab grabbed headlines with a landmark U.S. defense satellite
27 December 2025
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Firefighters’ 50/50 Raffles Create New Winners Across Canada: $1.2M Nova Scotia Jackpot and B.C.’s Bright Nights Payout

Firefighters’ 50/50 Raffles Create New Winners Across Canada: $1.2M Nova Scotia Jackpot and B.C.’s Bright Nights Payout

In the final stretch of the holiday season, two firefighter-backed 50/50 raffles—one in Nova Scotia and one in British Columbia—delivered headline-grabbing wins while spotlighting a fundraising model that keeps growing across Canada: online ticket sales that can turn community support into life-changing prizes. On the East Coast, the Nova Scotia Firefighters 50/50 posted a six-figure-plus “half-the-pot” payout that topped $1.2 million for a resident of Deep Brook, Annapolis County. Nova Scotia Firefighters 50/50 On the West Coast, the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund wrapped its Bright Nights 50/50 draw with a final jackpot of $179,525, sending $89,762.50 (half) to
27 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:31 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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