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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.

Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Holds Above $350 as Santa Rally Lifts Wall Street — AI Margins and VMware Risks Stay in Focus

Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Holds Above $350 as Santa Rally Lifts Wall Street — AI Margins and VMware Risks Stay in Focus

NEW YORK — It’s 11:51 a.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025, and U.S. markets are open for a full post‑Christmas trading session. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is trading modestly higher in a market that’s flirting with fresh highs into year‑end. In thin holiday volume, the stock’s moves are being interpreted through two big lenses: (1) Broadcom’s surging AI semiconductor demand and massive backlog, and (2) investor scrutiny of profitability, especially after management flagged gross‑margin pressure tied to a richer mix of custom AI hardware. Reuters Broadcom stock price today (AVGO): where shares trade right now As of late morning
26 December 2025
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Micron (MU) Stock Today: AI Memory Boom Keeps Micron in Focus as Wall Street Trades Near Records (New York Time: Dec. 26, 2025)

Micron (MU) Stock Today: AI Memory Boom Keeps Micron in Focus as Wall Street Trades Near Records (New York Time: Dec. 26, 2025)

As of 11:51 a.m. ET in New York on Friday, December 26, 2025, U.S. equities are grinding through a thin, post-Christmas session—and Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) is again one of the most-watched names in semiconductors. Reuters Micron stock is trading around $285 late morning, slightly lower on the day after a volatile session that saw the shares push toward the mid-$290s intraday. The bigger story—and the reason MU keeps pulling headlines—isn’t today’s wiggle. It’s the market’s fast-growing belief that AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) has shifted the memory cycle from “boom-and-bust” toward something that may stay tighter for
26 December 2025
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Tesla Stock Today (TSLA): NHTSA Probe, Robotaxi Momentum, and Q4 Delivery Forecasts Shape a High-Stakes Year-End Session

Tesla Stock Today (TSLA): NHTSA Probe, Robotaxi Momentum, and Q4 Delivery Forecasts Shape a High-Stakes Year-End Session

New York — Friday, December 26, 2025 (11:49 a.m. ET) Tesla, Inc. stock is trading in the middle of a thin, post-holiday U.S. session with investors balancing two competing narratives: near-term pressure from auto demand and regulatory scrutiny, versus a still-powerful “Tesla-as-AI/robotics” thesis that many bulls believe will define 2026. As of the latest available trading update late morning in New York, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is at about $477.66, down roughly 1.6% on the day, after opening above $485 and trading in a $474–$489 range. Tesla stock price check: where TSLA stands right now TSLA’s pullback is notable because the
26 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (26.12.2025): Henry Hub Futures Rise on Colder Forecasts as LNG Flows Stay Near Record Highs

Natural Gas Price Today (26.12.2025): Henry Hub Futures Rise on Colder Forecasts as LNG Flows Stay Near Record Highs

Updated: 26.12.2025 | 10:14 a.m. EST U.S. natural gas is ending the week with a familiar winter push-and-pull: colder early‑January forecasts and strong LNG demand on one side, near‑record production and still‑healthy storage on the other. In holiday-thinned trade on Friday morning, NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas (January 2026) hovered around the mid‑$4.30s per MMBtu, extending a rebound that traders are tying to colder model runs and steady export pulls. Barchart showed NGF26 near $4.342/MMBtu mid‑morning, while market reporting also pegged the contract around $4.29/MMBtu earlier in the session. Barchart Below is what’s moving natural gas today (26.12.2025) across news,
26 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today 26.12.2025: Nvidia Rallies on Groq Inference Deal as S&P 500 Hovers Near Records

AI Stocks Today 26.12.2025: Nvidia Rallies on Groq Inference Deal as S&P 500 Hovers Near Records

Updated: 26.12.2025 | 10:14 a.m. ET Wall Street’s AI trade is finishing 2025 with a familiar mix of momentum and scrutiny: megacap tech remains a key engine for index gains, but investors are increasingly demanding proof that massive AI spending will translate into sustainable margins and earnings growth. In thin post‑Christmas trading on Friday, U.S. stocks held near all‑time highs, with the S&P 500 touching an intraday record and edging closer to the 7,000 milestone—while Nvidia grabbed the spotlight after a licensing deal tied to one of the most important shifts in AI computing: the rise of inference. Reuters Market
26 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (26.12.2025, 10:14 a.m. EST): S&P 500 Nears 7,000 in Thin Post‑Christmas Trade as 2026 Outlook Takes Center Stage

US Stock Market Today (26.12.2025, 10:14 a.m. EST): S&P 500 Nears 7,000 in Thin Post‑Christmas Trade as 2026 Outlook Takes Center Stage

NEW YORK — 26.12.2025 — U.S. stocks were quiet but resilient in mid‑morning trading Friday, with Wall Street largely hovering near record territory as investors leaned into a familiar late‑December script: thin holiday volume, “Santa Claus rally” seasonality, and a growing tug‑of‑war over what 2026 will deliver for rates, earnings, and the AI boom. MarketScreener+1 Market snapshot at 10:14 a.m. EST: flat-to-firm, with record levels still in view By mid‑morning, the major indexes were edging higher by fractions, reflecting more “positioning and patience” than aggressive risk‑taking in the post‑Christmas lull. ETFs tracking the big benchmarks told the same story: minimal
26 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today (26.12.2025): Wall Street Near Record Highs as Asia Advances and Holiday Trading Stays Thin

Global Stock Markets Today (26.12.2025): Wall Street Near Record Highs as Asia Advances and Holiday Trading Stays Thin

NEW YORK — 26.12.2025 (10:14 a.m. EST) — Global stock markets were broadly steady to modestly higher on Friday as investors returned from the Christmas holiday to a session defined by thin liquidity, year-end positioning, and a continued focus on the 2026 interest-rate path. In early U.S. trading, the S&P 500 hovered near 6,939 (+0.1%), the Nasdaq Composite near 23,646 (+0.1%), and the Dow near 48,736 (little changed). In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose about 0.7%, while mainland China edged higher. Meanwhile, many major European cash markets remained shut for Boxing Day/St Stephen’s Day, leaving global price action heavily concentrated
26 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (26.12.2025): DJIA Hovers Near 48,700 in Thin Post‑Christmas Trading as Fed-Cut Bets Stay in Focus

Dow Jones Today (26.12.2025): DJIA Hovers Near 48,700 in Thin Post‑Christmas Trading as Fed-Cut Bets Stay in Focus

NEW YORK — 26.12.2025 (10:14 a.m. EST) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was little changed in late-morning trade Friday as U.S. equities digested a quiet, low-volume “bridge” session following the Christmas holiday. Around 10:14 a.m. EST, the Dow traded near 48,698, down about 0.1%, after opening close to 48,712 and staying within a narrow early range. Investing The muted action isn’t surprising for the day-after-Christmas session, when many institutional desks remain lightly staffed and liquidity can be thin. Still, the Dow’s ability to hold near record territory keeps attention on the late-December Santa Claus rally window and on
26 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) 26.12.2025: Groq Inference Licensing Deal, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) 26.12.2025: Groq Inference Licensing Deal, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is in focus heading into the close of Friday, 26.12.2025, as investors digest a headline-grabbing AI inference technology licensing deal with Groq—and the market tries to extend a strong year-end run amid thin post-holiday liquidity. The twist: early reports framed the Groq news as a blockbuster acquisition, but Groq and multiple follow-up reports have emphasized a different structure—a non-exclusive licensing agreement plus key Groq executives joining NVIDIA, while Groq continues as an independent company. Groq Below is what matters most after today’s opening bell—and what to keep on your radar before the next U.S. market session
26 December 2025
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Tesla Stock (TSLA) After the Bell Today 26.12.2025: NHTSA Model 3 Door Probe, Robotaxi Deadline Buzz, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Tesla Stock (TSLA) After the Bell Today 26.12.2025: NHTSA Model 3 Door Probe, Robotaxi Deadline Buzz, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

December 26, 2025 (26.12.2025) — Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is back in the spotlight in a thin, post-holiday trading week, with investors weighing two competing narratives: fresh regulatory scrutiny tied to the Model 3, and renewed optimism that Tesla’s autonomy and AI roadmap could re-rate the company beyond “just an automaker.” Investopedia At the time of writing, the U.S. regular session is still underway (the 4:00 p.m. ET closing bell hasn’t happened yet), meaning the true “after-the-bell” reaction will come later today. Still, today’s news flow has already laid out the catalysts most likely to drive post-market headlines and set
26 December 2025
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Emirates Adds Two Extra Daily Airbus A380 Flights to London Gatwick for Winter 2026/27 as Dubai “Air Hotel” Hoax Unravels

Emirates Adds Two Extra Daily Airbus A380 Flights to London Gatwick for Winter 2026/27 as Dubai “Air Hotel” Hoax Unravels

On December 25, 2025, Emirates found itself trending for two very different reasons: a major capacity play at London Gatwick using the Airbus A380, and a viral “Dubai Air Hotel” concept video that the airline says was AI-made fiction rather than a real-world project. The common thread is unmistakable—the A380 still moves the needle, whether it’s on airport departure boards or across social feeds. But the day’s headlines also underline a new reality for aviation brands: while schedules and aircraft swaps are scrutinized in real time, AI-generated visuals can trigger global “news” cycles just as fast. Emirates’ Gatwick move: three
26 December 2025
Lenskart Invests ₹18.6 Crore in South Korea’s iiNeer for 29.24% Stake as Stock Jumps After Christmas Market Holiday

Lenskart Invests ₹18.6 Crore in South Korea’s iiNeer for 29.24% Stake as Stock Jumps After Christmas Market Holiday

Lenskart Solutions has stepped up its Asia manufacturing push with a fresh bet on optical hardware—investing in South Korea-based iiNeer Corp., a startup that builds technology-enabled eye-testing and lens-cutting equipment. The update surfaced while Indian markets were shut for Christmas on December 25, 2025—and when trading resumed on December 26, Lenskart’s stock moved quickly. Shares rose as much as 3.98% to ₹470 in early trade before easing back, still holding gains as investors digested what the company is really buying: deeper control over the machines that sit at the heart of eyewear manufacturing and in-store lens processing. Business Standard What
26 December 2025
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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