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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.

Cloud Computing Stocks Outlook 2026: The Biggest Winners, Risks, and Fresh Analyst Calls as AI Supercharges the Cloud (Dec. 25, 2025)

Cloud Computing Stocks Outlook 2026: The Biggest Winners, Risks, and Fresh Analyst Calls as AI Supercharges the Cloud (Dec. 25, 2025)

December 25, 2025 — U.S. markets are closed for Christmas, but investor focus hasn’t slowed. Cloud computing stocks are heading into 2026 at the center of two powerful, and sometimes conflicting, narratives: an AI-fueled infrastructure boom that’s reshaping corporate spending, and growing skepticism about whether today’s capital outlays will translate into tomorrow’s profits. Investors What follows is a news-and-analysis roundup current as of 25.12.2025, highlighting the most consequential developments, forecasts, and investor debates shaping cloud stocks right now—spanning hyperscalers (Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet), “challengers” (Oracle), and cloud software leaders (ServiceNow, Snowflake). Why cloud computing stocks matter more than ever heading into
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Data Center Stocks in 2025: AI Capex Forecasts, Power Constraints, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025)

Data Center Stocks in 2025: AI Capex Forecasts, Power Constraints, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025)

U.S. markets are closed today for Christmas Day, after an early close on December 24—giving investors a moment to digest a surge of late-December headlines that are reshaping the “data center stocks” trade. New York Stock Exchange The story going into 2026 is no longer just “AI needs more servers.” It’s a tighter, more complex investment narrative: hyperscalers and AI platforms are projected to keep spending aggressively, but grid capacity, permitting, and financing structures are rapidly becoming the real swing factors for returns. Goldman Sachs Below is a news-and-forecast roundup as of 25 December 2025, with a practical map of
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Night Sky Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Christmas Crescent Moon Near Saturn as Jupiter Shines Like a “Christmas Star”

Night Sky Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Christmas Crescent Moon Near Saturn as Jupiter Shines Like a “Christmas Star”

December 25, 2025 brings a rare “holiday-perfect” mix for skywatchers: a waxing crescent Moon low after sunset, Saturn nearby in the evening, and brilliant Jupiter rising to dominate the night—plus lingering Ursid meteors and continued attention on space weather after a week of unsettled solar wind. Space If you’re stepping outside tonight, you don’t need a telescope to have a great night. But if you did unwrap binoculars or a beginner scope for Christmas, this is one of the best nights of the season to start using them. Space Night sky highlights at a glance for Dec. 25–26 Moon phase
25 December 2025
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Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Latest Updates, Skywatching Forecast, and What Scientists Expect Next

Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Latest Updates, Skywatching Forecast, and What Scientists Expect Next

On December 25, 2025, Comet 3I/ATLAS is already on its way out—yet it remains one of the most intensively monitored visitors of the year. After making its closest approach to Earth on Dec. 19, the rare interstellar comet continues to recede, but the science is accelerating: new analyses of its dust jets, multiple NASA and ESA spacecraft observations, and fresh radio results have sharpened the picture of what this object is (and what it isn’t). seti.org As of 06:01 UTC on Dec. 25, NASA/JPL ephemerides show 3I/ATLAS is about 1.814 AU from Earth and 2.463 AU from the Sun, with
25 December 2025
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Space and Defense Stocks Outlook for 2026: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, RTX, AST SpaceMobile and the Golden Dome Catalyst

Space and Defense Stocks Outlook for 2026: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, RTX, AST SpaceMobile and the Golden Dome Catalyst

Dec. 25, 2025 — Christmas Day is typically quiet for markets, and U.S. exchanges are closed today. But the news cycle around space and defense stocks is anything but sleepy, with investors using the holiday pause to digest a powerful mix of catalysts: missile defense moving into orbit, export-driven air-defense demand, and Washington scrutiny of contractor execution and shareholder payouts. Reuters What follows is a detailed look at the most important headlines, forecasts, and analyst takes circulating as of 25.12.2025, and what they could mean for the sector heading into 2026. A holiday market backdrop that still matters for space
25 December 2025
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Quantum Computing Stocks on Dec. 25, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook for IonQ, D-Wave, Rigetti and QUBT

Quantum Computing Stocks on Dec. 25, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook for IonQ, D-Wave, Rigetti and QUBT

December 25, 2025 — Quantum computing stocks are closing out 2025 with a familiar mix of momentum, skepticism, and headline-driven volatility. With U.S. stock markets closed for Christmas Day (and having ended the prior session early on Dec. 24), today’s “market action” is less about intraday price swings and more about what investors are digesting: short-interest updates, institutional-position disclosures, and a growing stack of sell-side research laying out bold multi-year forecasts for the sector. NASDAQ Trader The bottom line for anyone tracking quantum computing stocks into 2026 is simple: the story is accelerating faster than the financials—and that gap is
25 December 2025
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Rare Metals Stocks on Dec. 25, 2025: Rare Earth and Antimony Shares in Focus as China Addresses Magnet Export Controls and 2026 Forecasts

Rare Metals Stocks on Dec. 25, 2025: Rare Earth and Antimony Shares in Focus as China Addresses Magnet Export Controls and 2026 Forecasts

Dec. 25, 2025 — Rare metals stocks are ending the year with investors focused on one big theme: security of supply. From rare earth magnet exports and defense stockpiles to tightening battery-metal fundamentals, today’s news flow highlights why “critical minerals” has become a market category of its own—and why these stocks can move sharply on policy headlines and contract announcements. Below is a detailed roundup of the key rare metals news, forecasts, and analyst-style analyses circulating on December 25, 2025, plus the most important signposts investors are watching heading into 2026. Why rare metals stocks matter right now “Rare metals
25 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks on December 25, 2025: Magnificent Seven News, AI Forecasts, and What Wall Street Is Watching for 2026

Big Tech Stocks on December 25, 2025: Magnificent Seven News, AI Forecasts, and What Wall Street Is Watching for 2026

U.S. markets are closed for Christmas Day, but the Big Tech stocks story isn’t taking a holiday. After a holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session that ended with fresh record closes for the Dow and S&P 500—and extended a multi-day “Santa rally” streak—investors are heading into the final trading days of 2025 with one big question: can the Magnificent Seven keep carrying the tape in 2026, or does the AI trade finally have to prove its payoff? Reuters The latest headlines hitting Big Tech today (December 25, 2025) make that debate feel even sharper. Nvidia is cutting a noteworthy licensing deal in
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EV Stocks News Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Tesla Robotaxi Hype, EV Demand Forecasts, and New Catalysts in Asia

EV Stocks News Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Tesla Robotaxi Hype, EV Demand Forecasts, and New Catalysts in Asia

Even with U.S. markets closed for Christmas, EV stocks are still getting fresh inputs on December 25, 2025—from robotaxi optimism and charging-infrastructure warnings to new EV launches and battery/energy-storage deals in Asia. Taken together, today’s coverage reinforces a theme investors have been pricing in for months: “EV stocks” are no longer trading on EV unit growth alone. They’re increasingly trading on (1) autonomy and software narratives, (2) policy and incentive changes that reshape demand, and (3) who controls batteries, costs, and supply chains. Below is a detailed roundup of the most notable news, forecasts, and analyses dated Dec. 25, 2025,
25 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec 25, 2025): Nvidia–Groq Deal, Micron’s HBM Boom, Intel Foundry Questions, and 2026 Forecasts

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec 25, 2025): Nvidia–Groq Deal, Micron’s HBM Boom, Intel Foundry Questions, and 2026 Forecasts

December 25, 2025 — U.S. markets are closed for Christmas, but the semiconductor sector enters the holiday break with momentum, fresh AI-driven headlines, and a growing stack of 2026 forecasts that are increasingly shaping how investors think about chip stocks. A holiday-shortened session on Wednesday (Dec. 24) delivered record closes for major U.S. indexes, while chip names stayed central to the “AI spending vs. valuation” debate that has defined the second half of 2025. Reuters Below is a detailed roundup of the most important semiconductor-stock news, forecasts, and analyst takes in circulation as of Dec. 25, 2025—from Nvidia’s new Groq
25 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Meta’s WhatsApp Probe, and the 2026 AI Spending Forecasts Moving Markets

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Meta’s WhatsApp Probe, and the 2026 AI Spending Forecasts Moving Markets

U.S. markets are closed for Christmas, but the AI stock conversation is anything but quiet. After the Dow and S&P 500 finished at record highs in a shortened Christmas Eve session, investors are heading into the final stretch of 2025 and the opening weeks of 2026 with one question front and center: does the AI trade have another leg higher—or does the bill for all that infrastructure spending finally come due? Reuters On Dec. 25, three storylines dominate the “AI stocks” landscape: Below is what’s driving headlines today, what analysts are forecasting for 2026, and how investors are thinking about
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XRP Price Today (Dec. 25, 2025): XRP Holds Near $1.87 as Spot ETF Assets Near $1.25B and Traders Eye $1.77 Support

XRP Price Today (Dec. 25, 2025): XRP Holds Near $1.87 as Spot ETF Assets Near $1.25B and Traders Eye $1.77 Support

XRP price action is staying surprisingly active for Christmas Day, even as many markets are operating with thinner liquidity and lighter participation. As of the latest available data on December 25, 2025, XRP is trading around $1.87, modestly higher on the day after dipping and rebounding back into the mid‑$1.80s. U The bigger story isn’t a sudden breakout—it’s the growing tension between institutional-style demand (via newly launched U.S. spot XRP ETFs) and a spot price that remains stuck in a narrow range, with multiple outlets pointing to key levels around $1.77 (support) and $1.98 (resistance) as the near-term “decision zone.”
25 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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