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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.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) Stock: Nasdaq-100 Entry, Amvuttra Momentum, Analyst Targets and Key Risks to Know Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) Stock: Nasdaq-100 Entry, Amvuttra Momentum, Analyst Targets and Key Risks to Know Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Ahead of the U.S. stock market open on Monday, December 22, 2025, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALNY) is stepping into a new spotlight—not just for biotech fundamentals, but also for a major index catalyst that can reshape short-term trading dynamics. As of the most recent close, ALNY last traded around $400.23, within a roughly $220–$500 52-week range. Below is what investors and traders typically want on their radar before the bell: the Nasdaq-100 inclusion effect, the latest regulatory and commercial momentum for Amvuttra, the most recent corporate/financial updates, and what Wall Street forecasts imply from here. What to know in
22 December 2025
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Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) Stock: What to Know Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) Stock: What to Know Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MPWR) is heading into the Monday, December 22, 2025 U.S. market open with a rare combination of catalysts that can move a stock even when there’s no earnings report on the calendar: a major index inclusion event, fresh analyst target changes, and a newly declared quarterly dividend. Below is a detailed, publication-ready rundown of the latest news, forecasts, and analyses that matter most for MPWR before the opening bell—plus the key risks investors should keep on the radar. The headline: MPWR joins the Nasdaq-100 effective before Monday’s open The biggest near-term driver is mechanical, not
22 December 2025
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Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) Before the Market Opens on December 22, 2025: FDA Catalysts, Talc Litigation Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) Before the Market Opens on December 22, 2025: FDA Catalysts, Talc Litigation Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) heads into the U.S. market open on Monday, December 22, 2025, with investors balancing a familiar mix of defensive-healthcare appeal and headline-driven catalysts—from fresh talc litigation verdicts to FDA-related momentum in oncology and MedTech. Below is what matters most for JNJ stock right now, what analysts are projecting, and which near-term triggers could move shares as the holiday week begins. JNJ stock price check: where shares stand heading into December 22 As of the latest available pricing from the most recent session (Friday, December 19), Johnson & Johnson stock traded around $206.37. The session’s trading
22 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Ahead of the U.S. stock market open on Monday, December 22, 2025 (noting some readers use the date format 22/12/2025), Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) is back in focus as crude prices swing near multi-year lows, Wall Street updates targets after Exxon’s 2030 plan refresh, and several headline-driven catalysts—from LNG commissioning to governance changes—remain in play. Reuters+3Reuters+3Reuters+3 Below is what investors should know before the bell—from the latest macro backdrop to company-specific developments and the newest analyst outlooks. Where Exxon Mobil stock stands heading into the open XOM’s most recent available quote in this feed is around $116.69, after a
22 December 2025
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Salesforce Stock (NYSE: CRM): Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Salesforce Stock (NYSE: CRM): Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE: CRM) heads into the next U.S. trading session with investors focused on one central question: can its “Agentforce” strategy turn AI momentum into durable growth and predictable monetization—without sacrificing margins? This pre-market briefing is written for the U.S. market open on Monday, December 22, 2025. (The most recent completed U.S. session before that open was Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.) Salesforce stock snapshot heading into Dec. 22 Salesforce shares most recently closed at $259.91 on Friday, Dec. 19, with a small after-hours move to about $259.88. The stock’s 52-week range sits roughly between $221.96 and $367.09, highlighting how
22 December 2025
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Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman Draws Superintelligence Red Lines as Costs, Talent Wars and Power Bills Collide

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman Draws Superintelligence Red Lines as Costs, Talent Wars and Power Bills Collide

On December 21, 2025, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman put a clear stake in the ground: Microsoft will walk away from any AI system that could “run away” from human control, calling “containment” and “alignment” non‑negotiable “red lines” before releasing superintelligent tools. The Times of India The warning landed amid a second, equally blunt message shaping the frontier AI race: the next five to 10 years of leading-edge model development will likely require “hundreds of billions of dollars”, and Suleyman says his mission is to make Microsoft self‑sufficient in building frontier AI while assembling a “world‑class superintelligence team.” The Times
22 December 2025
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Starbucks Names Former Amazon Grocery Tech Leader Anand Varadarajan as CTO in Brian Niccol’s Turnaround Push

Starbucks Names Former Amazon Grocery Tech Leader Anand Varadarajan as CTO in Brian Niccol’s Turnaround Push

As of December 21, 2025, Starbucks’ latest leadership move is drawing attention across business and tech circles: the coffee giant has selected Anand Varadarajan, a nearly two-decade Amazon veteran, as its next Chief Technology Officer as CEO Brian Niccol accelerates a store-by-store push to improve speed, reliability, and labor efficiency. iTnews+2Reuters+2 Varadarajan will join Starbucks as Executive Vice President and CTO on January 19, 2026, stepping into a role that has been closely watched since the departure of the previous CTO earlier this fall. His mandate is clear: help modernize how Starbucks runs—behind the counter and behind the scenes—at a
22 December 2025
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Intel Stock (INTC): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Intel Stock (INTC): What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) heads into the December 22, 2025 U.S. market open with a rare combination of near-term catalysts (a major Nvidia regulatory green light), structural tailwinds (fresh capital and government backing), and lingering execution questions (foundry profitability, roadmap delivery, and governance headlines). In a holiday-shortened week that can amplify price swings on lighter liquidity, Intel stock is likely to stay headline-sensitive. Below is what investors and traders should know before the bell. Where Intel stock stands heading into Dec. 22 Intel shares were last indicated around $36.82 after the most recent trading session (Friday, Dec. 19), with extended-hours
22 December 2025
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AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) Stock Preview: Key News, Analyst Targets, Financial Outlook, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) Stock Preview: Key News, Analyst Targets, Financial Outlook, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) heads into the Monday, December 22, 2025 U.S. market open as one of the most closely watched mega-cap “new economy” names—an adtech compounder with blockbuster margins, a big buyback, and a growing list of bullish analysts. It also carries a persistent overhang: ongoing scrutiny tied to short-seller claims and reported regulatory attention around data practices. Below is a comprehensive, investor-focused roundup of what matters most before the bell on 12/22/2025—including the latest headlines, Wall Street forecasts, key numbers from the most recent quarter, and the risks traders are still pricing in. Where APP stock stands heading into
22 December 2025
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Walmart (WMT) Stock: Key News, Analyst Targets, and Catalysts to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Walmart (WMT) Stock: Key News, Analyst Targets, and Catalysts to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

As U.S. markets head into a holiday-shortened week, Walmart Inc. (WMT) remains one of the most closely watched bellwethers for the consumer economy—especially after a headline-heavy December that mixed strong operating momentum with legal and regulatory headlines and a major leadership transition. Below is what investors should know before the U.S. stock market opens on Monday, December 22, 2025, including the latest company updates, current news flow, consensus forecasts, and the biggest catalysts that could move the stock. WMT stock snapshot: where Walmart shares stand heading into Monday’s open Walmart last traded around $114.36, down about 0.37% from the previous
22 December 2025
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Nike (NKE) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025 — Earnings Fallout, China Risks, Tariffs, and Wall Street Forecasts

Nike (NKE) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025 — Earnings Fallout, China Risks, Tariffs, and Wall Street Forecasts

Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) heads into the Monday, December 22, 2025 session trying to stabilize after a sharp post-earnings selloff that pushed the stock to a multi-month low. Nike shares last closed at $58.71 (Friday’s close, the most recent U.S. session), after investors looked past an earnings-and-revenue beat and zeroed in on margin pressure, tariff costs, and ongoing weakness in Greater China. Reuters+1 Below is a detailed, pre-open briefing of the latest news, guidance, and analyst thinking around Nike stock—what mattered in the latest quarter, what spooked investors, and what the market will likely watch next. Pre-market quick take: the
22 December 2025
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CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) Before the Market Opens Dec. 22, 2025: The DOE “Genesis Mission” Boost, Debt Questions, Guidance, and Analyst Targets

CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) Before the Market Opens Dec. 22, 2025: The DOE “Genesis Mission” Boost, Debt Questions, Guidance, and Analyst Targets

Ahead of the U.S. stock market open on Monday, December 22, 2025, CoreWeave, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWV) is back in the spotlight after a sharp, high-volume rebound capped a volatile month for one of 2025’s most debated AI infrastructure names. The stock closed Friday at $83.00 after trading as high as about $84 and as low as about $71, with unusually heavy volume. Investing.com That move followed weeks of selling pressure tied to AI “bubble” anxiety, data-center execution concerns, and renewed scrutiny of the company’s debt-funded growth model. The Wall Street Journal+2AP News+2 Below is what investors and traders should know
22 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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