Khadija Saeed, Author at TechStock²

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) heads into the post‑Christmas trading session with investors weighing a familiar mix of forces—cyclical construction and mining demand, tariff-driven cost pressure, and a newer narrative that has helped push the stock to premium valuation territory: AI data center infrastructure and the surge in demand for reliable power. New York Stock Exchange Because U.S. markets closed for Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25) and had an early close on Christmas Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 24), CAT’s latest widely quoted price reference going into Friday’s open is from the Dec. 24 session. The NYSE’s core trading session resumes at 9:30

26 December 2025

NYSE:CAT·Stock Market

Micron Technology (MU) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets reopen for a full session on Friday, December 26, 2025, after the Christmas Day closure and a 1:00 p.m. ET early close on December 24. Nasdaq Heading into that post-holiday open, Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) is firmly in the spotlight—not because of a single headline, but because the company has become one of the market’s clearest “AI infrastructure” beneficiaries as demand for high-performance memory tightens global supply. As of the most recent trading session before Christmas, MU last traded around $286.68 (Dec. 24), up roughly 3.8% on the day, with an intraday range of $276.00–$289.17. Below is

26 December 2025

NASDAQ:MU·Stock Market

Morgan Stanley Stock (MS): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. stocks return from the Christmas break on Friday, December 26, 2025, and Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) heads into the session near recent highs after a strong year for large U.S. banks. With liquidity often thinner in the post-holiday “Santa Claus rally” window, early moves can be sharper than usual—making it especially important to separate headline-driven sentiment from the firm’s fundamental drivers: investment banking activity, trading performance, and wealth management flows. Below is what investors should have on their radar before the opening bell. When does the U.S. stock market open on Dec. 26, 2025? The New York Stock Exchange’s

26 December 2025

NYSE:MS·Stock Market

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. equities reopen on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, after the Christmas holiday, and UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH) is heading into the session with a news-heavy backdrop that has moved the stock repeatedly this year: operational overhauls, federal scrutiny tied to Medicare billing practices, and shifting policy risk heading into 2026. Here’s the most important news, forecasts, and analyst analysis to have on your radar before the bell. Where UNH stands heading into the Dec. 26 open Because the market was closed on Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) and had an early close on Dec. 24, the most recent official price

26 December 2025

NYSE:UNH·Stock Market

Wells Fargo Stock (WFC): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) heads into the Dec. 26 session with momentum—and with investors weighing a mix of “new-business” catalysts (Wall Street expansion, market-structure moves, AI-driven efficiency) against the familiar bank-stock drivers (rates, credit, capital return, regulation). Because U.S. markets were closed for Christmas Day, the most recent full set of trading data investors will reference into Friday’s open is from Wednesday, Dec. 24. WFC last traded around $95.30, up about 0.9% on the day, after printing an intraday high near $95.84. Finviz Below is a clear, publication-ready rundown of the latest news, forecasts, and analyst angles shaping

26 December 2025

NYSE:WFC·Stock Market·Wells Fargo

Coca-Cola Stock (KO) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Key News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

With U.S. markets returning after the Christmas Day closure, The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) heads into the Friday, December 26, 2025 session with investors weighing a mix of leadership news, portfolio headlines, product strategy updates, and the next set of earnings expectations. KO last traded at about $70.11 (last trade timestamp in data: Dec. 24, 2025), which is normal given the holiday break. Below is what matters most before the bell—based on the latest company filings, major outlet reporting, and widely followed analyst consensus snapshots. KO stock snapshot heading into Dec. 26: defensive name, busy headline tape Coca-Cola remains a

26 December 2025

NYSE:KO·Stock Market

BP’s $10.1bn Castrol Deal: Stonepeak Buys 65% Stake as Castrol India Open Offer Sets ₹194.04 Price

December 25, 2025 — BP’s biggest divestment in years is now reshaping more than just its balance sheet. It is also triggering a mandatory shareholder offer in India and pulling private-capital heavyweights deeper into the “hidden infrastructure” of the global economy: industrial lubricants. BP has agreed to sell 65% of Castrol to Stonepeak in a transaction valuing the lubricants business at an enterprise value of about $10.1 billion, while CPP Investments (CPPIB) will invest up to $1.05 billion for an indirect, non-controlling stake. BP will retain 35% in a new joint venture, with the ability to sell that stake after

26 December 2025

LSE:BP·Mergers & Acquisitions·NSE:CASTROLIND·Oil & Gas·Stock Market

Chevron (CVX) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025 — Oil Prices, Venezuela Risk, New Catalysts, and Analyst Targets

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) heads into the Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 U.S. session as investors return from the Christmas Day market closure with oil prices, geopolitical supply risks, and a steady drumbeat of portfolio headlines back in focus. Chevron last traded on Wednesday, Dec. 24, ending at $150.50. Below is a premarket-style briefing on the most important drivers, fresh company news, Street forecasts, and near-term catalysts that could shape CVX trading into year-end. Chevron stock snapshot heading into Dec. 26 That “middle-of-the-range” positioning is important: it suggests CVX may be trading less on technical extremes and more on macro inputs

26 December 2025

NYSE:CVX·Oil Industry·Stock Market

Cisco Stock (CSCO): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025 — AI Orders, Raised Outlook, Dividend, and Security Headlines

Updated: Dec. 25, 2025 (ahead of Friday’s U.S. market open) U.S. equities return to a full trading session on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, following the Christmas Day closure and a scheduled early close on Wednesday, Dec. 24. Reuters For Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO), the setup into that post-holiday open is unusually busy: the stock is hovering just below recent 2025 highs after a strong year, Wall Street has turned more constructive on Cisco’s AI-networking momentum, and a high-severity cybersecurity issue tied to Cisco email security appliances is generating headlines that investors can’t ignore. NVD Below is what matters most

26 December 2025

NASDAQ:CSCO·Stock Market

GE Aerospace Stock (NYSE: GE) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Dividend Date, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks to Watch

GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) heads into the Friday, December 26, 2025 U.S. session with shares hovering near record territory after a holiday-shortened week. U.S. exchanges were closed on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and had an early close at 1:00 p.m. ET on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24). New York Stock Exchange As of the latest available trading data, GE Aerospace last traded at about $316.75 (with the most recent trade timestamped on Dec. 24). Below is what investors typically want on their radar before the bell—especially with GE’s ex-dividend date next week, a big earnings date in January, and fresh headlines

26 December 2025

NYSE:GE·Stock Market

Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock: CEO Change, January Earnings Date, Tariff Outlook and Analyst Targets to Watch Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open

After the Christmas Day market holiday, U.S. stocks reopen Friday, December 26, 2025, and investors will be scanning “defensive” names like The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) for clues about consumer demand, pricing power, and margin resilience. The NYSE lists Christmas Day (Dec. 25) as a full-market holiday, and it also notes that Dec. 24, 2025 was an early close (1:00 p.m. ET). Regular trading resumes Friday with the core session at 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET (and NYSE pre-opening beginning at 6:30 a.m. ET). New York Stock Exchange+1 Below is what to know heading into Friday’s open—covering the most

26 December 2025

Earnings Reports·NYSE:PG

Home Depot Stock (HD) Ahead of the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Fiscal 2026 Outlook, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks

Home Depot (NYSE: HD) heads into Friday’s session (December 26, 2025) with investors still digesting a cautious early outlook for fiscal 2026, a mixed most-recent quarter, and a housing-and-rate backdrop that management says is still weighing on big-ticket home improvement demand. Here’s what to know before the U.S. stock market opens on Dec. 26—including the freshest company updates, Street expectations, and the catalysts most likely to matter when trading resumes after Christmas. First, a quick reality check on the calendar and the setup U.S. equity markets were closed on Thursday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), and the NYSE closed early at

26 December 2025

NYSE:HD·Stock Market

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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

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.

Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Palantir stock price rebounds to $135.90 on Cognizant AI deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Palantir shares closed Friday at $135.90, up 4.5% after Cognizant’s TriZetto unit announced plans to deploy Palantir Foundry and AIP in healthcare and business-process operations. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. U.S. jobs and inflation data due next week may shift rate expectations for high-growth software stocks.

Khadija Saeed

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