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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.

Palantir Stock (PLTR) Before the Market Opens Dec. 22, 2025: Navy ShipOS, Nvidia Partnership, Forecasts, and Key Risks

Palantir Stock (PLTR) Before the Market Opens Dec. 22, 2025: Navy ShipOS, Nvidia Partnership, Forecasts, and Key Risks

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) heads into the next U.S. market open on Monday, December 22, 2025 after a strong finish to last week and a steady stream of policy- and contract-linked headlines that continue to keep the stock in the spotlight. As of the most recent trade, Palantir shares were around $193.38, up roughly 4.2% on the day, after trading between about $186.53 and $194.87, with ~76.9 million shares changing hands. That price action matters because PLTR is trading like a high-momentum “AI + government” bellwether: when the narrative turns positive, the stock can move fast. When expectations wobble—even
22 December 2025
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Micron Technology (MU) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Micron Technology (MU) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) is entering the Dec. 22, 2025 session with fresh momentum after a blowout earnings report, a guidance outlook that reset expectations across the memory-chip industry, and a wave of analyst target increases. The bigger story isn’t just one strong quarter—it’s Micron’s message that the memory market (especially high-bandwidth memory, or HBM) is constrained enough that pricing power may persist longer than many investors assumed. Below is a practical, investor-focused briefing on the latest Micron news, forecasts, and key risks to watch heading into the opening bell. The quick take 1) What just happened: Micron’s earnings
22 December 2025
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Carvana (CVNA) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 22, 2025 — S&P 500 Debut, Analyst Targets, and the Biggest Risks

Carvana (CVNA) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 22, 2025 — S&P 500 Debut, Analyst Targets, and the Biggest Risks

Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) heads into the next U.S. market open with a headline catalyst that can move stocks on its own: the company is set to officially join the S&P 500 effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, as part of the index’s quarterly rebalance. News Release Archive+1 That single change can trigger forced buying from index-tracking funds and ETFs—and historically, it can also lead to sharp, two-way volatility around the effective date as short-term traders and longer-term holders position for (or fade) the inclusion. News Release Archive+1 Below is what matters most for
22 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) Before Market Open Dec. 22, 2025: OpenAI Talks, AWS AI Spending, Holiday Demand, Analyst Targets

Amazon Stock (AMZN) Before Market Open Dec. 22, 2025: OpenAI Talks, AWS AI Spending, Holiday Demand, Analyst Targets

Ahead of the next U.S. stock market open, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is back in the spotlight for a familiar reason—AI infrastructure—but with a twist: reports that Amazon is in early talks for a multi‑billion‑dollar investment in OpenAI that could pull more AI training and inference workloads onto AWS and Amazon’s own chips. This pre‑market briefing is written for the U.S. session beginning Monday, December 22, 2025 (note: some readers may be thinking of the next session depending on time zone and “tomorrow” wording). The bigger picture remains the same: AWS growth, AI capacity, and capex discipline are the core
22 December 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on 22/12/2025

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on 22/12/2025

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) heads into the December 22, 2025 session with investors balancing two powerful—and sometimes conflicting—narratives: a mega-cap software leader with premium pricing power and an AI-fueled cloud engine, versus a company spending at historic levels to secure scarce AI computing capacity. With a holiday-shortened trading week likely to compress liquidity and amplify headline-driven swings, MSFT is a name many traders and long-term investors will keep on their “first 15 minutes” watchlist. Below is what matters most before the opening bell, including the latest Microsoft-specific news, the evolving OpenAI backdrop, regulatory developments, and where analysts’ forecasts sit right
22 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) Pre-Market Preview: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Open on Dec. 22, 2025

Apple Stock (AAPL) Pre-Market Preview: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Open on Dec. 22, 2025

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) heads into the Monday, December 22, 2025 market open after a high-volume finish to last week and a steady drumbeat of headlines touching the company’s three biggest investor narratives right now: iPhone 17 demand, Apple Intelligence and Siri’s AI roadmap, and global App Store regulation. AAPL closed the last regular session at $273.67 on Friday, Dec. 19, after trading between roughly $269.90 and $274.60 in that session. Apple Investor Relations+1 Below is what matters most heading into the opening bell. Key takeaways before the bell Apple stock snapshot: price, valuation, and the near-term setup Apple closed
22 December 2025
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Tesla (TSLA) Stock Before the Market Opens: The Key News, Forecasts, and Analyst Calls to Watch for Dec. 22, 2025

Tesla (TSLA) Stock Before the Market Opens: The Key News, Forecasts, and Analyst Calls to Watch for Dec. 22, 2025

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is heading into the next U.S. trading session with momentum—and controversy. Shares have been hovering near record territory after a sharp run-up driven less by near-term EV fundamentals and more by investor conviction in Tesla’s autonomy, robotics, and AI narrative. Investopedia+1 If you’re watching TSLA ahead of the opening bell on Dec. 22, 2025, here’s what matters most: the latest Robotaxi developments, a high-stakes California regulatory threat, delivery and demand warning signs, and a wide (and unusually polarized) set of Wall Street forecasts. Where Tesla stock stands heading into the open Tesla is trading in a
22 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) News and Forecasts: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) News and Forecasts: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) heads into the Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 session as the market’s most closely watched “AI bellwether” — and the stock is entering the new week with momentum, fresh analyst optimism, and renewed policy headlines that could swing sentiment fast. As of Friday’s close (Dec. 19, 2025), NVDA ended at $180.99, up about 3.85% on the day. That rebound matters because it lands right in the middle of a tug-of-war investors have been navigating for months: strong fundamentals and demand visibility on one side, and China/export-control uncertainty plus “AI bubble” chatter on the other. Below is what
22 December 2025
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Broadcom (AVGO) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, Dividend Date, and Analyst Targets Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, Dividend Date, and Analyst Targets Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) heads into the Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 U.S. market session at the center of the AI trade again—this time for a different reason than most of 2025. After a powerful run earlier in the year, Broadcom shares have been hit by a sharp post-earnings reset tied to profitability concerns, AI customer concentration questions, and renewed scrutiny of the cost of building out the next wave of AI infrastructure. At the latest available close, Broadcom stock was around $340. Below is what investors and traders should know before the opening bell—covering the latest headlines, company guidance, analyst
22 December 2025
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CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Week Ahead: AI Security Momentum, Fresh Partnership Tailwinds, and the Key Drivers for Dec. 22–26, 2025

CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Week Ahead: AI Security Momentum, Fresh Partnership Tailwinds, and the Key Drivers for Dec. 22–26, 2025

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) heads into a holiday-shortened week with investors balancing two forces that have defined the stock in late 2025: a powerful “AI-era security” narrative and a valuation that leaves little room for execution mistakes. As of the latest available quote, CRWD was trading around $481 (recent high near $489 and low near $479) after finishing last week modestly higher. That price level sits at the center of a debate highlighted in several Dec. 21–22 analyses: is CrowdStrike’s AI-driven product expansion and ecosystem reach still underappreciated—or has the market already priced in much of the upside? Below
22 December 2025
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McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, “Value Reset” Momentum, Dividend Support, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, “Value Reset” Momentum, Dividend Support, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

As investors head into Christmas week, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) enters a shortened trading calendar with a familiar positioning: a low-volatility, dividend-paying consumer brand that many market participants treat as a “steady compounder” during uncertain macro stretches. But the headline theme into the final full week before year-end isn’t just defensiveness. It’s value—specifically, how McDonald’s is trying to rebuild traffic among pressured consumers, while also tightening how franchise pricing and “value perception” are managed across the system. Below is what matters for McDonald’s stock this week (Dec. 22–26, 2025)—including the latest price setup, the most relevant corporate and industry news,
22 December 2025
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Accenture Stock (ACN) Week Ahead: Earnings Beat, $2.2B AI Bookings, Dividend Hike — What to Watch in the Holiday-Shortened Week

Accenture Stock (ACN) Week Ahead: Earnings Beat, $2.2B AI Bookings, Dividend Hike — What to Watch in the Holiday-Shortened Week

Dec. 21, 2025 — Accenture plc (NYSE: ACN) heads into the Christmas-shortened trading week after a dense run of catalysts: a first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings beat, a fresh set of revenue and margin forecasts, a dividend increase, and a string of AI-related moves spanning partnerships (OpenAI, Anthropic) and a data-center-focused acquisition (DLB Associates). Accenture Newsroom+3Reuters+3Reuters+3 As of the latest available trading update, ACN shares were around $272. With U.S. equities set for an early close on Wednesday (Dec. 24) and a full closure on Thursday (Dec. 25), liquidity can thin out—often amplifying moves around headlines, macro data, and post-earnings repositioning.
22 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

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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