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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.

Treasure Global (TGL) Skyrockets After 1-for-20 Reverse Split: What December 5’s Wild Rally Means for Investors

Treasure Global (TGL) Skyrockets After 1-for-20 Reverse Split: What December 5’s Wild Rally Means for Investors

Treasure Global Inc. shares surged over 150% intraday on December 5, 2025, after a 1-for-20 reverse stock split took effect to address Nasdaq minimum price rules. The stock jumped from single digits to the high $20s amid heavy trading. The company faces ongoing delisting risk and is promoting a 500% revenue growth target for 2026 tied to its OXI Wallet platform.
5 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Soars on Netflix’s $72 Billion Bid: What Today’s Mega‑Deal Means for the Stock

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Soars on Netflix’s $72 Billion Bid: What Today’s Mega‑Deal Means for the Stock

Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s TV, film studios, and streaming division for about $72 billion in cash and stock, valuing the assets at $27.75 per WBD share. WBD stock was halted and closed at $26.06, up 6% but below the offer price. The deal excludes Warner’s cable networks, which will be spun off as Discovery Global. Netflix shares ended modestly lower.
5 December 2025
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SpaceX Eyes Late‑2026 IPO as Secondary Share Sale Targets Up to $800 Billion Valuation

SpaceX Eyes Late‑2026 IPO as Secondary Share Sale Targets Up to $800 Billion Valuation

SpaceX is preparing a secondary share sale that could value the company at up to $800 billion, according to reports on December 5. The company has told investors it aims for an IPO in the second half of 2026. Some sources say the valuation could end up closer to $560 billion, depending on final share pricing. At $800 billion, SpaceX would surpass OpenAI as the world’s most valuable private firm.
5 December 2025
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LATAM Airlines Launches New Lima and Bogotá Flights to Curaçao, Unlocking a South American Tourism Boom

LATAM Airlines Launches New Lima and Bogotá Flights to Curaçao, Unlocking a South American Tourism Boom

LATAM Airlines launched its first direct flights from Bogotá and Lima to Curaçao on December 2, 2025, using Airbus A320 aircraft. The Bogotá route runs three times weekly, joining Avianca and Wingo, while the Lima service marks Curaçao’s first-ever nonstop link to Peru. LATAM formalized operational details for both routes on December 5. Flights offer Economy and Premium Economy cabins.
5 December 2025
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Ivory Coast Cocoa Crisis Deepens: Port Glut, Cash Crunch and Global Surplus Shake the 2025 Chocolate Market

Ivory Coast Cocoa Crisis Deepens: Port Glut, Cash Crunch and Global Surplus Shake the 2025 Chocolate Market

Ivory Coast’s ports in Abidjan and San Pedro are jammed with cocoa after weekly arrivals topped 100,000 tons for three straight weeks, far above normal. Cocoa futures have plunged about 40% since January, leaving exporters short of cash and unable to buy or ship beans. Around 718,000 tons have reached ports since October 1, but much remains unsold. Farmers face delayed payments as buyers pull back.
5 December 2025
SMX (Security Matters) Stock Explodes Over 1,000%: December 5, 2025 Price Rally, News and Forecasts Explained

SMX (Security Matters) Stock Explodes Over 1,000%: December 5, 2025 Price Rally, News and Forecasts Explained

SMX shares surged over 150% on December 5, 2025, trading between $300 and $360 after starting November below $6. Volatility remains extreme, with daily swings near 100% and a 52-week range from $3.12 to over $66,000. The stock is still down about 98–99% for the year. SMX provides molecular marker technology for supply chain verification in metals, minerals, plastics, and textiles.
5 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) on December 5, 2025: Warner Bros. Megadeal, 10-for‑1 Split and Fresh Analyst Forecasts

Netflix Stock (NFLX) on December 5, 2025: Warner Bros. Megadeal, 10-for‑1 Split and Fresh Analyst Forecasts

Netflix shares fell 2.8% to about $100 on December 5, 2025, after the company confirmed an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. and its streaming assets. Trading volume was heavy as the stock continued to adjust to a recent 10-for-1 split that lowered the share price from over $1,000 to around $110. The deal is expected to close in late 2026.
5 December 2025
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Cabo Verde Secures €17.7 Million AfDB Loan to Fast‑Track Digital Government and Fiscal Reforms

Cabo Verde Secures €17.7 Million AfDB Loan to Fast‑Track Digital Government and Fiscal Reforms

The African Development Bank approved a €17.71 million loan for Cabo Verde to expand e-governance and modernize public administration, with the decision made in Abidjan on December 1 and announced December 4. The funds support Phase II of a reform program and follow a similar 2024 loan. The package targets digital reforms for business and justice, and fiscal governance improvements.
5 December 2025
Uzbekistan Launches €9.46 Billion Green Energy Push as Kambarata‑1 Hydropower Funding Set for 2026

Uzbekistan Launches €9.46 Billion Green Energy Push as Kambarata‑1 Hydropower Funding Set for 2026

Uzbekistan launched a €9.46 billion clean-energy initiative on December 5, including 42 projects for new power plants, battery storage, and grid upgrades. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said the plan aims to supply the country’s entire annual electricity demand with renewables by 2026, cutting natural gas use by 7 billion cubic metres and emissions by 11 million tonnes.
5 December 2025
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Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock Hits Fresh Highs as M&A Engine Roars – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis for December 5, 2025

Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock Hits Fresh Highs as M&A Engine Roars – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis for December 5, 2025

Goldman Sachs shares traded near $855 late Friday, December 5, up over 2% and extending record highs. The stock is up about 35% year-to-date, with a market cap near $256 billion. Dodge & Cox trimmed its stake by 1.3% in Q2 but remains a major holder. Goldman’s gains follow strong M&A market share, third-quarter earnings, and a $2 billion ETF acquisition.
5 December 2025
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Pfizer (PFE) Stock Today: Price, Metsera Obesity Deal, 2025–2026 Forecast and Key Risks

Pfizer (PFE) Stock Today: Price, Metsera Obesity Deal, 2025–2026 Forecast and Key Risks

Pfizer shares traded near $26 late December 5, up about 1%, with a market cap of $146 billion and a dividend yield close to 7%. New analyst coverage flagged tighter FDA COVID vaccine rules and looming patent expirations for key drugs as risks. The stock remains 36% below its five-year level despite recent gains. Investors await updated 2026 guidance and details on a major obesity-drug acquisition.
5 December 2025
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RTX Stock Today: F‑35 Engine Deal, Canada Weapons Sale and AWS Space Alliance Power 2026 Outlook

RTX Stock Today: F‑35 Engine Deal, Canada Weapons Sale and AWS Space Alliance Power 2026 Outlook

RTX Corporation shares traded near $170 on Friday, down 0.7%, after a surge driven by major new defense and space contracts, including a $1.6 billion F-35 engine deal and a $1.25 billion Iron Dome order. The stock is up about 48% over the past year, with a market cap near $230 billion and institutional ownership at 86.5%.
5 December 2025
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Philip Morris International (PM) Stock: Price Today, Ferrari Deal, 2025 EPS Guidance and Analyst Forecasts (December 5, 2025)

Philip Morris International (PM) Stock: Price Today, Ferrari Deal, 2025 EPS Guidance and Analyst Forecasts (December 5, 2025)

Philip Morris International shares closed at $148.58 on December 4, down 2.06% and marking a fourth straight day of losses. The stock trades about 20% below its 52-week high but remains up year-to-date. The company reaffirmed double-digit 2025 earnings growth and extended its Ferrari partnership to feature ZYN branding on Formula 1 cars. Smoke-free products now generate about 41% of net revenues.
5 December 2025
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Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Hits Fresh High on AI Power Demand and Green Mining Push – What Investors Need to Know Now

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Hits Fresh High on AI Power Demand and Green Mining Push – What Investors Need to Know Now

Caterpillar shares traded near $602 on December 5, 2025, close to a 52-week high and valuing the company at about $280 billion. The stock has jumped over 50% in the past year, far outpacing the S&P 500, as demand for power-generation equipment from AI data centers and new battery-electric mining trucks lifts orders and backlog to record levels.
5 December 2025
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Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Today, December 5, 2025: AI Boom, Record Earnings and 2026 Forecasts

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Today, December 5, 2025: AI Boom, Record Earnings and 2026 Forecasts

Lam Research shares traded near $161 on December 5, 2025, up 2.3%, with market cap at $162 billion after more than doubling this year. Major institutions including Marshall Wace and 1832 Asset Management sharply increased stakes, while Amundi and others trimmed holdings. The stock’s trailing P/E is just under 28. Year-to-date total return stands at about 120–125%.
5 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock on December 5, 2025: JAXA Launch Buzz, Record Earnings and 2026 Price Targets

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock on December 5, 2025: JAXA Launch Buzz, Record Earnings and 2026 Price Targets

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) shares surged 19% over five days, topping $49 before settling near $48 on Friday. The company has completed 18 successful Electron launches in 2025 and reported record Q3 revenue of $155 million, up 48% year-on-year. The Neutron rocket’s first flight is delayed to 2026. Analysts set a 12-month price target in the mid-$60s, with most rating the stock Buy or Overweight.
5 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Stock Market Today April 29: Tech Earnings Boosts Mixed as Markets Await Fed Decision
    April 29, 2026, 7:38 PM EDT. The S&P 500 edged down 0.04% to 7,135.95, the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.04% to 24,673.24, and the Dow Jones fell 0.57% to 48,861.81 on April 29 as traders awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks following a two-day meeting. The Fed held rates steady, citing ongoing inflation concerns, and Powell will remain on the Board of Governors. After the bell, megacap tech firms Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft all exceeded earnings expectations; Alphabet and Amazon gained in after-hours trading, while Meta and Microsoft declined. Notably, Alphabet's strong Google Cloud revenue boosted AI investment confidence, whereas Meta's stock fell amid overspending worries. PayPal, Seagate Technology, and Bloom Energy also saw gains. Investors remain cautious about AI-driven valuations as total tech capital expenditures surpass $650 billion.

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Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

30 April 2026
Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

30 April 2026
Brookfield Renewable Corp’s NYSE shares fell 12.5% to $35.20 on Wednesday, with volume quadrupling the three-month average ahead of first-quarter results due Friday. The drop came despite a higher quarterly dividend and mixed analyst views. The company operates 47 GW of clean energy assets globally. Analysts expect a first-quarter loss of 33.92 cents per share on $1.62 billion in revenue.
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