Khadija Saeed

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

Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) Stock After the Bell: Nasdaq-100 Debut, Key Drivers, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 23 Open

Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) Stock After the Bell: Nasdaq-100 Debut, Key Drivers, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 23 Open

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MPWR) finished Monday’s session (December 22, 2025) modestly higher, closing at $945.16—up 0.86% on the day—after a notably volatile intraday swing that saw the stock trade as high as $976.05 and as low as $937.10. As of early evening trading, after-hours action was essentially flat, with the stock still quoted at $945.16 around 6:15 p.m. ET. StockAnalysis The headline context behind MPWR’s Monday spotlight: its addition to the Nasdaq-100 became effective prior to today’s market open, a structural catalyst that can reshape short-term flows, liquidity, and investor attention—especially during a holiday-shortened week when trading conditions
Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock After Hours on Dec. 22, 2025: Oil Rebounds, XOM Edges Higher Late, and Key Catalysts Before Tuesday’s Open

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock After Hours on Dec. 22, 2025: Oil Rebounds, XOM Edges Higher Late, and Key Catalysts Before Tuesday’s Open

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) ended Monday’s regular session in positive territory—and, importantly for traders watching extended hours, the stock stayed calm after the closing bell as energy markets reacted to fresh geopolitical headlines. XOM finished Dec. 22, 2025 at $118.15, up 1.25% on the day, with the stock trading in a relatively tight $117.34–$118.46 range. MarketWatch+1 In the after-hours session, Exxon shares were slightly higher, trading at $118.23 at 6:00 p.m. ET—a +0.07% move from the regular close—after touching $118.24 (high) and $118.00 (low) in extended trading. Public With Tuesday’s (Dec. 23) open approaching in a holiday-shortened week, here’s
AppLovin (APP) Stock After Hours (Dec. 22, 2025): Today’s Move, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Tuesday

AppLovin (APP) Stock After Hours (Dec. 22, 2025): Today’s Move, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Tuesday

AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP) finished Monday’s session with another step higher—and then largely held steady in after-hours trading as investors head into Tuesday’s open with a packed premarket U.S. data slate and holiday-thinned liquidity. AppLovin stock price after the bell: where APP stands tonight AppLovin closed the regular session on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 at $733.60, up about 1.7% on the day. Finviz+2StockAnalysis+2 In post-market trading, the stock was little changed, with different quote feeds showing APP hovering around the low-$733 area into the evening (for example, ~$733.15 after hours as of 6:59 p.m. ET on Google Finance). Google The
Salesforce Stock (CRM) After Hours on Dec. 22, 2025: Shares Hold Near $265 After Evercore’s 2026 Top-Pick Call — What to Know Before the Dec. 23 Market Open

Salesforce Stock (CRM) After Hours on Dec. 22, 2025: Shares Hold Near $265 After Evercore’s 2026 Top-Pick Call — What to Know Before the Dec. 23 Market Open

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE: CRM) ended the regular session on Monday, December 22, 2025 with a solid gain, and the stock is largely steady in after-hours trading—a setup that puts the focus on two things heading into Tuesday’s open: whether today’s AI-driven software momentum can carry through in thin holiday liquidity, and whether macro headlines (especially fresh U.S. data) shift risk appetite before the bell. Salesforce stock after hours: where CRM stands tonight Salesforce shares finished the regular session around $264.56, up about 1.79%, and were slightly lower in late after-hours trading near $264.08 (as of 6:59 p.m. ET). MarketBeat For
Visa Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 22, 2025): V Holds Near $352 as AI-Commerce Headlines Land — What to Know Before the Market Opens Tuesday

Visa Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 22, 2025): V Holds Near $352 as AI-Commerce Headlines Land — What to Know Before the Market Opens Tuesday

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) finished Monday’s session higher and is trading essentially flat after the closing bell, as investors weigh fresh “agentic commerce” partnership news, ongoing regulatory and legal headlines tied to card payments, and a macro-heavy calendar ahead of Tuesday’s open. Below is what matters most after the bell on 22.12.2025—and what to watch before the U.S. stock market opens tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. Visa stock price action: where V stands after the bell Visa shares closed at $352.09 on Monday, up about 0.8% versus Friday’s close, after trading between $349.59 (low) and $353.44 (high). Reported volume was
Western Digital (WDC) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 22, 2025): Post-Close Update, Nasdaq-100 Impact, and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Western Digital (WDC) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 22, 2025): Post-Close Update, Nasdaq-100 Impact, and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) ended Monday’s session lower, then steadied in after-hours trading—setting up an eventful Tuesday morning as investors balance index-related flows, holiday-thinned liquidity, and a packed U.S. economic calendar. As of the 4:00 p.m. ET close (Dec. 22, 2025), WDC finished at $176.76, down $4.32 (-2.39%). In after-hours trading, the stock ticked up to $177.13 (+0.21%) as of 6:24 p.m. ET. Yahoo Finance+1 WDC after-hours: the numbers that matter tonight Even by WDC’s recent standards, Monday was volatile. That combination—big range, modest after-hours move—often signals a session driven more by positioning and flows than by a single
Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 22, 2025): Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 22, 2025): Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) finished Monday’s session on a strong note—and then stayed relatively steady after the closing bell—heading into a holiday-shortened week where lighter liquidity and a busy U.S. data calendar could amplify moves in semiconductor stocks. AMAT stock price after the bell: where Applied Materials stands tonight Applied Materials shares closed Monday, December 22, 2025 at $259.01, up 1.01%, marking a third consecutive day of gains. The stock is still about 6% below its 52‑week high of $276.10 set earlier this month (Dec. 10), and Monday’s trading volume was notably light versus its recent average. MarketWatch In
Lam Research (LRCX) Stock After Hours on Dec. 22, 2025: New 52-Week High, Analyst Target Hikes, and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock After Hours on Dec. 22, 2025: New 52-Week High, Analyst Target Hikes, and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) ended Monday’s session on a fresh high and then barely budged in extended trading—exactly the kind of “quiet after-hours” tape that can mask meaningful risk (and opportunity) heading into a holiday-shortened week. After the bell on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, LRCX closed at $175.26 and was last indicated at $175.40 in after-hours trading (up about 0.08%) as of 6:02 p.m. ET. The stock traded between $171.49 and $175.96 during the regular session, setting a new 52-week high of $175.96. Google That new high matters for one simple reason: Lam is a bellwether for wafer-fab equipment
Netflix Stock (NFLX) After Hours Today (Dec. 22, 2025): $25B Financing Update, Paramount’s Larry Ellison Move, and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Netflix Stock (NFLX) After Hours Today (Dec. 22, 2025): $25B Financing Update, Paramount’s Larry Ellison Move, and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) ended Monday’s regular session lower, then ticked modestly higher in after-hours trading as Wall Street weighed two deal-driven headlines tied to Netflix’s proposed Warner Bros. Discovery transaction—plus a busy U.S. economic calendar set for Tuesday morning. NFLX after the bell: where Netflix stock stands tonight Netflix’s dip stood out because the broader market started the holiday-shortened week on a positive note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rising while investors looked ahead to incoming economic data. AP News The headline driving today’s NFLX narrative: Netflix replaces part of its $59B bridge loan with new bank facilities
Comfort Systems USA (FIX) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 22, 2025): S&P 500 Inclusion, Leadership Shift, and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Comfort Systems USA (FIX) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 22, 2025): S&P 500 Inclusion, Leadership Shift, and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: FIX) is ending Monday’s session firmly in the spotlight—coming off a powerful 2025 run, completing its long-telegraphed move into the S&P 500, and heading into a data-heavy Tuesday morning for U.S. markets. After the closing bell on Monday, December 22, 2025, FIX traded around $950.79 in after-hours quotes, up roughly 1% versus the prior close as of about 5:31 p.m. ET. Below is what matters most tonight—what moved the narrative today, what fresh coverage and analysis hit the tape, and what to keep on your radar before the market opens Tuesday (Dec. 23). FIX stock
Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) Stock After Hours on Dec. 22, 2025: Nasdaq‑100 Inclusion, Dividend Deadline, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 23 Market Open

Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) Stock After Hours on Dec. 22, 2025: Nasdaq‑100 Inclusion, Dividend Deadline, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 23 Market Open

Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) ended Monday’s regular session sharply lower even as the broader market started the holiday week in positive territory—and investors are now turning their attention to three near-term catalysts: lingering Nasdaq‑100 reconstitution effects, a dividend “last day to buy” window that arrives quickly, and a busy slate of U.S. economic releases before Tuesday’s open. STX stock price today: a volatile reversal into the close Seagate shares closed at $282.85 on Monday, Dec. 22, down $13.48 (-4.55%). The day was notably volatile: STX opened at $300.96, traded as high as $302.40, and fell as low as
Costco Stock (COST) After Hours Today, Dec. 22, 2025: Key Headlines, Analyst Calls, and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Costco Stock (COST) After Hours Today, Dec. 22, 2025: Key Headlines, Analyst Calls, and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) finished Monday’s session modestly lower and then barely moved in after-hours trading—setting up a “macro-first” watchlist for Tuesday morning, when a cluster of major U.S. economic releases could quickly change the tone for retailers and consumer stocks. COST closed around $850 (down roughly 0.66% on the day) and traded fractionally lower after the bell, near $849.32 in late after-hours activity. Yahoo Finance That near-flat after-hours tape matters because it suggests there wasn’t a major company-specific headline hitting the stock after 4 p.m. ET. Instead, investors appear to be carrying forward the same debate that weighed

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Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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