Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock: Key News, Earnings Date, Analyst Targets, and Risks to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock: Key News, Earnings Date, Analyst Targets, and Risks to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: APLD) heads into the next U.S. trading session with investors focused on one big question: can the company keep executing its high-speed buildout of AI-optimized data center capacity—without letting financing costs and counterparty risk overwhelm the story? As of the most recent trading session (the early-close day on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025), APLD last traded at $25.72. First, a quick market-timing note for Dec. 26 If you’re preparing “before the open,” it’s worth remembering the holiday schedule: U.S. markets closed on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and had an early close on Dec. 24. The next full
Robinhood Stock (HOOD) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Key Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch

Robinhood Stock (HOOD) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Key Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch

U.S. markets reopen for a regular session on Friday, December 26, 2025, after the Christmas Day closure and the early close on Wednesday, December 24. New York Stock ExchangeFor Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD), that timing matters: the stock is heading into the first full post‑holiday session with a stack of fresh catalysts—especially around prediction markets, international expansion, and the company’s most recent operating data. As of the latest available trading data (from the shortened December 24 session), HOOD was around $120.44 with an implied market cap near $127B. Below is what investors and traders should know before the bell.
HYMC Stock Preview: What to Know About Hycroft Mining Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

HYMC Stock Preview: What to Know About Hycroft Mining Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: HYMC) heads into the next U.S. trading session amid a volatile mix of fresh high-grade drill results, a balance-sheet reset to debt-free, and a precious-metals boom that has pushed gold and silver to record territory this week. With U.S. exchanges closed on Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025) and having closed early on Christmas Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025), the market reopens for a full session on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. Nasdaq Below is what investors typically want to have on their radar before the bell—including the latest HYMC headlines, what management has said, how
AMD Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: China MI308 Signals, OpenAI Deal Timeline, Helios Roadmap, and Wall Street Forecasts

AMD Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: China MI308 Signals, OpenAI Deal Timeline, Helios Roadmap, and Wall Street Forecasts

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) heads into the Friday, December 26, 2025 U.S. session with a familiar mix of powerful upside narratives—AI accelerators, hyperscaler partnerships, and an ambitious rack-scale roadmap—alongside one of the market’s biggest near-term swing factors: China-related export policy and demand visibility. The U.S. stock market was closed on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and had an early close on Dec. 24, setting up a potentially thin-liquidity re-open where headline momentum can move prices faster than usual. Nasdaq notes regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, with pre-market typically running 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET.
Hecla Mining (HL) Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Hecla Mining (HL) Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Ahead of the U.S. stock market open on Friday, December 26, 2025, Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) is back on many investors’ radar after a powerful 2025 run, a fresh S&P MidCap 400 inclusion, and a steady stream of operational and exploration updates. With the market reopening after Christmas Day (Dec. 25) closure and following an early close on Dec. 24, traders should also be prepared for thinner liquidity and sharper moves than usual. New York Stock Exchange As of the most recent available quote from the shortened Dec. 24 session, HL traded around $19.83, leaving it near the upper
Coeur Mining (CDE) Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: New Gold Deal Updates, Latest Company News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Coeur Mining (CDE) Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: New Gold Deal Updates, Latest Company News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

U.S. markets reopen after the Dec. 25 holiday with investors turning back to one of 2025’s standout precious-metals names: Coeur Mining, Inc. (NYSE: CDE). Heading into the Friday, December 26, 2025 open, the story around CDE stock is less about a single headline and more about a fast-moving mix of M&A execution, cash-flow momentum, and gold/silver sentiment—all amplified by thin year-end liquidity. Below is what matters most right now, based on the latest filings, company updates, and current analyst and market coverage. Where Coeur Mining stock stands heading into the Dec. 26 open Coeur last traded at $18.72 (as of
First Majestic Silver (AG) Stock: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

First Majestic Silver (AG) Stock: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE: AG) heads into the Friday, December 26, 2025 U.S. session with two powerful forces colliding: a late-year surge in precious metals—silver has just pushed into record territory—and a company-specific news flow that includes a major asset sale plan, a fresh financing package, and expansion-driven exploration updates. Below is what investors and traders typically want in one place before the opening bell: where trading is (and isn’t) happening, the latest company catalysts, recent financial and operating signals, and what forecasts and analyst targets imply after a massive 2025 run-up. Reuters 1) Know the trading schedule first:
Pan American Silver (PAAS) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Pan American Silver (PAAS) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE: PAAS; TSX: PAAS) is heading into the next trading session with two powerful forces pulling on the stock: a historic melt-up in precious metals—especially silver—and a string of company-specific catalysts that have materially changed the earnings and cash-flow profile since mid‑year. If you’re reading this ahead of Friday, December 26, 2025, here’s the calendar nuance that matters: U.S. markets (NYSE/Nasdaq) reopen on Dec. 26 after the Christmas Day closure, while Canada’s TSX is closed for Boxing Day, meaning PAAS will trade in the U.S., but PAAS.TO won’t. NASDAQ Trader Below is a detailed, publication-ready rundown
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: BMNR) is heading into the post‑Christmas trading session with one dominating narrative: it’s being priced and traded as a high‑beta public‑market proxy for Ethereum—and the company’s latest disclosures show it has now crossed 4 million ETH in holdings. U.S. markets were closed on Thursday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), and the last session before the holiday was Wednesday, Dec. 24, which ended early at 1:00 p.m. ET. BMNR closed that session at $29.35. StockAnalysis Below is what matters most for investors watching BMNR ahead of the Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 open (9:30 a.m. ET /
IREN Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Microsoft’s $9.7B Deal, a $3.9B Financing Package, and What Analysts Expect Next

IREN Stock Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Microsoft’s $9.7B Deal, a $3.9B Financing Package, and What Analysts Expect Next

U.S. markets reopen for a full session on Friday, December 26, 2025, after Christmas Day (Dec. 25) closure and an early close on Dec. 24—so traders will be returning to thinner, post-holiday liquidity with a high-volatility name back in focus. Nasdaq This article is about IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN)—the AI-cloud-and-bitcoin-mining operator that became one of 2025’s most talked-about “AI infrastructure” tickers after landing a blockbuster Microsoft contract. (It’s also easy to confuse with the Italian utility Iren S.p.A.; note that Borsa Italiana is closed on Dec. 26, 2025, so the Milan-listed name won’t be trading that day.) Borsa Italiana Below
Asian Stocks Rise in Thin Christmas Trade as Gold and Silver Hit Record Highs on Fed Cut Bets

Asian Stocks Rise in Thin Christmas Trade as Gold and Silver Hit Record Highs on Fed Cut Bets

Asian markets powered through holiday-thinned trading on December 25, 2025, with pockets of strength in Japan, South Korea, and mainland China helping keep a year-end rally alive—even as many exchanges across the region and in Europe stayed shut for Christmas or prepared for Boxing Day closures. The bigger headline, however, was in commodities: gold pushed deeper into record territory above $4,500 an ounce and silver surged to fresh all-time highs, underscoring how investors are closing out 2025 with a strong appetite for both risk assets (stocks) and classic hedges (precious metals). Reuters Below is the complete market picture from 25.12.2025,
Sidus Space (SIDU) Stock: The SHIELD “Golden Dome” Contract, $25M Share Offering, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Sidus Space (SIDU) Stock: The SHIELD “Golden Dome” Contract, $25M Share Offering, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU) heads into the Friday, December 26, 2025 U.S. market open with one of the most eventful news cycles the micro-cap space sector has seen all year: a headline-making Missile Defense Agency (MDA) SHIELD IDIQ award announcement followed almost immediately by a $25 million public equity raise that closed just before the holiday break. Sidus Space That combination—big defense narrative + fresh dilution + extremely heavy trading volume—is exactly the kind of setup that can create dramatic moves at the open, in either direction. Below is what investors and traders should know, based on the latest

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LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group stock braces for Monday after AI jitters and buyback move

LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group stock braces for Monday after AI jitters and buyback move

7 February 2026
London, Feb 7, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Market closed. London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG.L) shares ended Friday at 7,502 pence, down about 1.1% on the day, with London markets shut for the weekend and set to reopen on Monday. (MarketWatch) The stock has been caught in a wider repricing of software, data and analytics names as investors question which business models benefit from the next wave of AI — and which get squeezed. “It’s a de-risking trade,” Andrew Wells, chief investment officer at SanJac Alpha, said, as he argued the AI build-out had become “too pricey.” (Reuters) LSEG also
GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
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