Khadija Saeed

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

Nvidia, Groq and the $20B Question: What We Know About the AI Inference Licensing Deal and Acquisition Reports

Nvidia, Groq and the $20B Question: What We Know About the AI Inference Licensing Deal and Acquisition Reports

On December 24, 2025, the AI hardware world got a Christmas Eve shock: reports circulated that Nvidia had agreed to a $20 billion deal involving Groq, a fast-rising AI chip startup known for ultra-low-latency inference hardware. But as markets and social media lit up with “acquisition” headlines, Groq published its own update framing what’s actually been announced—a non-exclusive licensing agreement—and it came with a major talent move: Groq’s founder and top executives are heading to Nvidia. Groq+2TechCrunch+2 The result is a rare modern tech deal ambiguity—part acquisition rumor, part licensing-and-talent transaction—that underscores where the AI boom is heading next: from
Gold Price Today (Dec 24, 2025): Metals Hit Record Highs as Tariffs, War Fears and the AI Boom Collide — Gold vs Silver Outlook for 2026

Gold Price Today (Dec 24, 2025): Metals Hit Record Highs as Tariffs, War Fears and the AI Boom Collide — Gold vs Silver Outlook for 2026

On December 24, 2025, the global metals market delivered one of the clearest signals yet that investors and industries are bracing for a more uncertain 2026: precious metals and key industrial inputs surged to historic highs, powered by a volatile mix of geopolitics, tariff-driven trade distortions, expectations of easier monetary policy, and the relentless buildout of AI-era infrastructure. Gold briefly pushed beyond $4,500 per ounce, silver printed fresh records near $72 per ounce, and platinum also touched a new peak before prices eased as traders locked in profits in thin holiday liquidity. Reuters In India, the move was just as
Honeywell (HON) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): What Moved Shares, Fresh Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Honeywell (HON) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): What Moved Shares, Fresh Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) finished a holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session modestly higher, then edged lower in after-hours trading as investors digested the latest guidance reset and fresh analyst commentary. One important timing note: U.S. markets are closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, for Christmas Day, so there is no regular-session “open tomorrow.” The next full regular session is Friday, Dec. 26. Nasdaq+1 Honeywell stock after the bell: the after-hours snapshot (Dec. 24, 2025) Honeywell shares closed at $196.93 in the regular session and were $196.59 in after-hours trading as of 4:52 p.m. ET, down about 0.17% after hours on relatively
EPFO 3.0 Update 2025: New PF Withdrawal Rules After Job Loss, 36‑Month Pension Wait, Passbook Lite, and Key Changes EPF Members Must Know

EPFO 3.0 Update 2025: New PF Withdrawal Rules After Job Loss, 36‑Month Pension Wait, Passbook Lite, and Key Changes EPF Members Must Know

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 A wave of year-end updates on December 24 put the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) back in the spotlight—this time for reforms that directly change how and when salaried Indians can access their Provident Fund (PF) and pension components, how smoothly PF transfers work when switching jobs, and how EPFO plans to modernise member services next. Free Press Journal+2LatestLY+2 At the centre of the conversation is the evolving “EPFO 3.0” umbrella—covering a mix of policy tweaks to withdrawal conditions and a broader push to make EPFO services feel more “bank-like”: faster, simpler, and more
25 December 2025
Income Tax Refund “Risk Management” SMS Explained: CBDT’s NUDGE Campaign Flags Ineligible Deductions in ITRs for AY 2025-26 — What to Do Before December 31

Income Tax Refund “Risk Management” SMS Explained: CBDT’s NUDGE Campaign Flags Ineligible Deductions in ITRs for AY 2025-26 — What to Do Before December 31

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 — A fresh wave of SMS and email alerts from India’s Income Tax Department has left many taxpayers alarmed — especially those still waiting for refunds. The message that refunds have been kept “on hold” under a “risk management process” has triggered confusion across social media and tax helpdesks, with people wondering whether the communication is a notice, a penalty warning, or the start of scrutiny. On December 24, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) — the apex body of the Income Tax Department — reiterated that the outreach is advisory and part
25 December 2025
Starbucks (SBUX) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: What Investors Should Know Before the Market Reopens Dec. 26

Starbucks (SBUX) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: What Investors Should Know Before the Market Reopens Dec. 26

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) wrapped up Christmas Eve trading on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, a shortened U.S. session that ended early at 1:00 p.m. ET ahead of the Christmas Day holiday. Barron’s+1 Where Starbucks stock closed — and what happened after hours In the regular session, SBUX closed at $84.57, up about 0.85% on the day, with the session’s range roughly $83.47 to $84.60 and volume near 3.46 million shares—typical of a thin, holiday-shortened tape. Yahoo Finance+1 After the bell, trading was modest: quotes showed SBUX slipping slightly to around $84.45 in late after-hours prints. Yahoo Finance Big picture: the
Credo Technology (CRDO) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Credo Technology (CRDO) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ: CRDO) wrapped up Christmas Eve’s holiday-shortened session with a modest rebound and a quieter tape than usual—exactly the kind of setup that can matter for a high‑beta AI infrastructure name heading into a thinly traded post‑holiday reopen. The key detail many investors miss this week: U.S. markets are closed on Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025) and the next full session is Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. NYSE notes that Dec. 24, 2025 was an early close (1:00 p.m. ET), with late trading sessions closing earlier than normal as well. New York Stock Exchange+1 Below
Altria (MO) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Dividend Deadline, Unusual Options Surge, and FDA Nicotine Pouch Catalyst Before the Next Market Open

Altria (MO) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Dividend Deadline, Unusual Options Surge, and FDA Nicotine Pouch Catalyst Before the Next Market Open

NEW YORK — December 24, 2025: Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) ended the holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session modestly higher and then ticked up again in limited after-hours trading, as income-focused investors and options traders honed in on one near-term catalyst that matters most right now: Altria’s next dividend goes ex-dividend on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. Public+2Altria Investors+2 Below is what moved Altria stock today, what the market is watching, and what investors should understand before the next U.S. stock market open (Friday, Dec. 26, 2025)—because U.S. exchanges are closed on Thursday, Dec. 25 for Christmas Day. NASDAQ Trader+1 Altria stock
Coherent Corp. (COHR) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell — and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Coherent Corp. (COHR) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell — and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) wrapped up a holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session with modest downside in the regular session and a slight uptick after hours — a pattern that fits the day’s thin liquidity across U.S. equities. With markets closed on Christmas Day and a full session scheduled for Friday, the key question for COHR investors isn’t just “where did the stock close,” but what catalysts and risks could matter when liquidity returns. StockAnalysis+2Nasdaq+2 COHR after-hours snapshot (Dec. 24, 2025) Because U.S. exchanges closed early at 1:00 p.m. ET for Christmas Eve, “after the bell” arrived sooner than usual — and
US Dollar Slides Toward Worst Year Since 2017: Yen Intervention Watch and What a Weaker Greenback Means for 2026 Investors

US Dollar Slides Toward Worst Year Since 2017: Yen Intervention Watch and What a Weaker Greenback Means for 2026 Investors

On December 24, 2025, currency markets delivered a clear year-end verdict: the U.S. dollar is finishing 2025 on its weakest footing in years, and the implications stretch far beyond the foreign-exchange desk. In holiday-thin trading, the greenback fell to fresh multi-month lows against key peers, while investors leaned into a growing view that the Federal Reserve has room to keep cutting rates in 2026, even as other central banks appear closer to the end of their easing cycles. At the same time, the Japanese yen remained the market’s pressure point, with traders on alert for possible intervention from Tokyo. Kitco+1
Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before Markets Reopen

Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before Markets Reopen

Nebius Group N.V. (NASDAQ: NBIS) wrapped up a holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session with a modest gain, while the broader U.S. market drifted to fresh record closes in unusually light trading. With U.S. markets closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, the next “open” investors should be preparing for is Friday, Dec. 26—a setup that often amplifies volatility in high-beta names like NBIS when liquidity is thin. AP News+2Nasdaq+2 Below is what happened after the bell today (Dec. 24, 2025), what the main commentary pieces published today are emphasizing, and the key factors to monitor before the next session. NBIS after the bell:
Shopify (SHOP) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Early Close—and What to Watch Before the Next Session

Shopify (SHOP) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Early Close—and What to Watch Before the Next Session

Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOP) finished the Christmas Eve session essentially flat, then drifted modestly lower in after-hours trading—an unsurprising setup on one of the quietest, lowest-liquidity trading days of the year. In the regular session that ended early at 1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, SHOP closed at $169.45, down about 0.05% on the day. After the bell, the stock traded around $168.52 (down roughly 0.55%) as of 4:49 p.m. ET, reflecting the kind of small, headline-sensitive move common in holiday after-hours tape. Yahoo Finance The bigger story isn’t a dramatic Shopify headline—it’s the holiday trading calendar, thin

Stock Market Today

Constellation Energy stock jumps nearly 6% — what to watch next week for CEG

Constellation Energy stock jumps nearly 6% — what to watch next week for CEG

7 February 2026
Constellation Energy shares jumped 5.8% to $261.42 Friday, snapping a seven-day losing streak amid heavy trading in short-dated $260 call options. The stock remains 37% below its 52-week high. Attention is turning to mid-February earnings and U.S. nuclear policy changes after the NRC announced plans to speed reactor licensing.
AST SpaceMobile stock bounces late Friday as AT&T plays down Amazon Leo threat and a new 2x short ETF hits tape

AST SpaceMobile stock bounces late Friday as AT&T plays down Amazon Leo threat and a new 2x short ETF hits tape

7 February 2026
AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 9.1% to $101.79 Friday after a volatile week, with 15.9 million shares traded. AT&T said it will use Amazon Leo’s satellite network to reach business customers outside its terrestrial footprint but stated this will not affect its partnership with AST. A new 2x short ETF tied to ASTS, ticker ASTN, began trading on Cboe. AST’s next “BlueBird 7” satellite launch is set for late February on Blue Origin’s New Glenn.
Go toTop