Khadija Saeed

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

Carvana Co. Stock (CVNA) in Focus on Dec. 23, 2025: S&P 500 Entry, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Carvana Co. Stock (CVNA) in Focus on Dec. 23, 2025: S&P 500 Entry, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) is closing out 2025 under a brighter spotlight than almost any other consumer stock—thanks to its newly minted S&P 500 membership, a string of fresh Wall Street price-target hikes, and a business turnaround that has reshaped how investors talk about online auto retail. As of Dec. 23, 2025, Carvana shares were trading around $425, down roughly 2% on the session at the time of writing, with a market cap shown near $63 billion by market data feeds. What follows is a detailed, up-to-date look at the news, forecasts, and key analyses driving Carvana stock right now—plus
23 December 2025
UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock News Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Audits, Washington Policy Pressure, and Analyst Price Targets

UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock News Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Audits, Washington Policy Pressure, and Analyst Price Targets

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH) traded nearly flat on Tuesday, Dec. 23, as investors weighed a fresh wave of operational reform commitments against an increasingly political U.S. health-insurance backdrop heading into 2026. UNH was last indicated around $325 in mid-session trading, after opening near $324 and moving between roughly $324–$328. The calm tape belies why the stock has been a lightning rod into year-end: external reviews of key business practices, Justice Department scrutiny tied to Medicare Advantage billing, and headlines out of Washington that could reshape pricing expectations for the entire insurer group. Reuters+1 UNH stock price today: A quiet
23 December 2025
JPMorgan Chase Stock (NYSE: JPM) News Today: Record Highs, Crypto Trading Reports, 2026 Expense Outlook and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

JPMorgan Chase Stock (NYSE: JPM) News Today: Record Highs, Crypto Trading Reports, 2026 Expense Outlook and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock is trading near record territory on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, extending a late-year rally that has pushed major U.S. indexes close to all-time highs. In morning trading, JPM hovered around the mid-$320s after closing Monday, December 22 at $323.09, with Monday’s session high reaching $323.23. StockAnalysis+1 For investors, JPM’s year-end surge is happening at the same time as several headline drivers converge: a report that the banking giant is exploring crypto trading for institutional clients, renewed scrutiny of a higher 2026 expense outlook, and a market backdrop shaped by shifting rate-cut expectations and rising Treasury
Natural Gas Stocks and Storage Surge Into the Spotlight: Record LNG Demand, Weather Whiplash, and 2026 Price Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Natural Gas Stocks and Storage Surge Into the Spotlight: Record LNG Demand, Weather Whiplash, and 2026 Price Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

December 23, 2025 — Natural gas is closing out 2025 with a classic winter setup: a market pulled in two directions at once. On one side, U.S. LNG export demand is setting records, tightening the balance and supporting prices. On the other, milder weather forecasts into early January and near-record Lower 48 production are acting like a lid—creating the kind of volatility that can move “natural gas stock” in two meanings at once: gas in storage and gas-linked equities. TradingView+1 Below is what matters most today for investors tracking natural gas producers, pipeline operators, LNG exporters, and natural gas ETFs—plus
23 December 2025
AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet and China’s AI Surge Reshape the 2026 Playbook (Dec. 23, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet and China’s AI Surge Reshape the 2026 Playbook (Dec. 23, 2025)

Artificial intelligence stocks are closing out 2025 with a familiar mix of momentum, skepticism, and shifting geopolitics. On December 23, 2025, several headlines moved the AI investing narrative beyond a simple “chips up, everything else follows” story: fresh signals on AI chip exports to China, a new wave of mega-cap spending for AI infrastructure, and a growing debate over whether U.S. AI leaders are pricing in too-perfect outcomes. Below is a breakdown of the most market-relevant news, forecasts, and analyst takes dated Dec. 23, 2025, and how investors are framing the next leg of the AI cycle into 2026. The
XRP Price Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 10:46 a.m. ET): XRP Slips to $1.88 as Risk-Off Mood Weighs, While ETF Inflows Stay Positive

XRP Price Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 10:46 a.m. ET): XRP Slips to $1.88 as Risk-Off Mood Weighs, While ETF Inflows Stay Positive

NEW YORK / LONDON — December 23, 2025 (10:46 a.m. ET / 15:46 UTC): XRP (Ripple) traded around $1.88 on Tuesday morning, extending a late-December pullback as broader crypto markets leaned “risk-off” into the holiday week. Finance Magnates+1 XRP’s intraday tape has been choppy but contained, with the market repeatedly probing the high-$1.80s after failing to hold above $2.00. On Investing.com’s feed earlier in the session, XRP printed $1.8855 with a day range of $1.8662 to $1.9095, reflecting the tight battle between dip buyers and short-term sellers. Investing.com+1 Below is what the major December 23, 2025 headlines, technical notes, and
23 December 2025
Bitcoin Price Today at 10:46 UTC (Dec 23, 2025): BTC Trades Near $87K as ETF Outflows, Thin Holiday Liquidity and Record Options Expiry Shape the Market

Bitcoin Price Today at 10:46 UTC (Dec 23, 2025): BTC Trades Near $87K as ETF Outflows, Thin Holiday Liquidity and Record Options Expiry Shape the Market

At 10:46 UTC on December 23, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) was trading around the mid–$87,000s, slipping back after failing to hold a push above the $90,000 psychological level earlier in the week. FXStreet The setup heading into Christmas week is unusually “mechanical”: ETF flows, derivatives positioning, and liquidity conditions are doing more of the driving than any single headline catalyst. Multiple market notes published today point to the same message: thin liquidity can magnify moves in either direction, and the next major “pressure point” is the record options expiration due Friday (Dec. 26). FXStreet+1 Bitcoin price today (10:46 UTC): where BTC
23 December 2025
Gold Price Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 10:45 ET): Spot Gold Near $4,468 After Record $4,497 — Forecasts Eye $5,000

Gold Price Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 10:45 ET): Spot Gold Near $4,468 After Record $4,497 — Forecasts Eye $5,000

Gold prices are holding close to all-time highs on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, as investors balance a powerful safe-haven bid against the headwinds of firmer U.S. economic data and a steadier dollar. At around 10:45 a.m. ET, widely followed spot-price feeds put gold near $4,468 per ounce, keeping bullion firmly in record territory even after a pullback from the session’s peak. JM Bullion Gold price at 10:45 today: the key levels investors are watching Here’s where the market stood around mid-morning U.S. time: One reason you may see slightly different “gold price today” readings at the same time: spot gold
23 December 2025
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 10:45 a.m. ET): S&P 500 Near Records After GDP Surprise as Yields Rise and Consumer Confidence Slips

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 10:45 a.m. ET): S&P 500 Near Records After GDP Surprise as Yields Rise and Consumer Confidence Slips

NEW YORK (10:45 a.m. ET) — U.S. stocks were treading water late Tuesday morning as Wall Street digested a burst of delayed economic data, weighed a move higher in Treasury yields, and navigated the thin liquidity typical of the Christmas week trading stretch. As of around 10:45 a.m. ET, the S&P 500 hovered near 6,884, the Dow Jones Industrial Average sat around 48,402, and the Nasdaq Composite was near 23,433—all essentially flat as investors balanced stronger growth against firmer inflation readings and the renewed pressure of higher borrowing costs. Investing.com The “quiet” tape is notable because the backdrop isn’t: the
23 December 2025
Dow Jones Today, Dec. 23, 2025: DJIA Holds Near 48,450 as Strong GDP Lifts Yields and Fed-Cut Bets Cool

Dow Jones Today, Dec. 23, 2025: DJIA Holds Near 48,450 as Strong GDP Lifts Yields and Fed-Cut Bets Cool

Updated Dec. 23, 2025 — 10:44 a.m. ET The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was treading water in late morning trade on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, as investors weighed a stronger-than-expected (and delayed) Q3 GDP report against slipping consumer confidence and a fresh uptick in Treasury yields. As of 10:42 a.m. ET (closest real-time snapshot to 10:44), the Dow traded at 48,453.53, up about 0.19%, with a tight day range of roughly 48,254 to 48,456—a classic “holiday-week stalemate” after a recent rally. google.com Dow Jones at 10:44: Where the Index Stood and What Was Moving It By late morning, market
23 December 2025
Netflix Stock (NFLX) Holds Near $94 as the Warner Bros. Bidding War Escalates — News, Forecasts, and Key Levels for Dec. 23, 2025

Netflix Stock (NFLX) Holds Near $94 as the Warner Bros. Bidding War Escalates — News, Forecasts, and Key Levels for Dec. 23, 2025

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) stock traded modestly higher in early Tuesday action, hovering around $93.64 and up about 0.44% on the day as investors digested the latest developments in the high-stakes contest for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming assets—a deal that has become the dominant driver of near-term sentiment around Netflix shares. While Netflix’s long-term story still rests on execution in streaming, advertising, and content efficiency, today’s market focus is narrower: deal certainty, financing cost, and regulatory risk—and whether Netflix will need to sweeten terms if Paramount Skydance keeps pressing. Reuters+1 Netflix stock price today (Dec. 23, 2025) As
Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock Today: Bitcoin Slide, Purchase Pause, Cash-Reserve Build and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 23, 2025)

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock Today: Bitcoin Slide, Purchase Pause, Cash-Reserve Build and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 23, 2025)

Strategy Inc (Nasdaq: MSTR) — the company formerly known as MicroStrategy — is trading lower on Tuesday, December 23, as Bitcoin weakens and investors digest a notable shift in the firm’s playbook: after weeks of aggressive BTC accumulation, Strategy paused Bitcoin purchases last week while continuing to raise capital and expand a growing U.S. dollar reserve designed to cover dividends and interest. SEC+1 As of 14:52 UTC, MSTR traded at $160.52, down about 2.3% on the session, after ranging between $160.19 and $163.71. Over the same window, Bitcoin traded around $86,994, down about 3.4%, reinforcing the market’s long-running view of

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Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

7 February 2026
Cadence Bank shares have been delisted following Huntington Bancshares’ takeover, with each Cadence share converted into 2.475 Huntington shares. Huntington closed Friday at $19.27 and named Senthil Kumar as chief risk officer ahead of new regulatory requirements. The merger leaves Cadence as a brand under Huntington, with customer account conversions planned for mid-2026. Huntington executives will address investors at a UBS conference on Tuesday.
NIO stock jumps on profit alert, with Monday’s open in focus

NIO stock jumps on profit alert, with Monday’s open in focus

7 February 2026
NIO shares jumped 7.23% to $5.04 Friday after the company forecast a swing to adjusted operating profit of up to 1.2 billion yuan for the fourth quarter. Trading volume reached 90.8 million shares, far above average. Nio’s deliveries rose 72% to 124,807 vehicles in the quarter. The company said results are preliminary and unaudited, with final figures due in March.
Snap stock price bounces to $5.22 after upgrades — what traders watch next week

Snap stock price bounces to $5.22 after upgrades — what traders watch next week

7 February 2026
Snap Inc. shares closed up 2% at $5.22 Friday after a volatile week, with 94 million shares traded. The company forecast Q1 revenue below analyst expectations, despite a fourth-quarter beat and a 28% rise in active advertisers. Daily active users fell by 3 million to 474 million. Analysts remain divided, with some upgrading and others trimming price targets.
Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Bradesco’s preferred shares fell 2.55% to 20.61 reais Friday after the bank issued 2026 guidance pointing to slower growth in some areas. Fourth-quarter recurring net income rose 20.6% to 6.5 billion reais, with 2025 ROAE at 15.2%. The Ibovespa closed up 0.45%. Bradesco ADRs ended down 0.5% at $3.98 in New York.
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