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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.

IBM Stock Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Confluent Deal Fallout, Holiday Trading Risks, and What Could Move International Business Machines

IBM Stock Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Confluent Deal Fallout, Holiday Trading Risks, and What Could Move International Business Machines

Dec. 21, 2025 — International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) heads into a holiday-shortened week with investors balancing two competing narratives: a multi-month rerating driven by hybrid cloud and AI optimism, and a more cautious near-term setup defined by thin liquidity, macro headlines, and ongoing scrutiny of valuation. IBM shares last closed at $300.98 (Dec. 19), after swinging through a volatile mid-December range that took the stock from above $311 down toward the mid-$295s before stabilizing near the psychologically important $300 mark. StockAnalysis Below is what matters for IBM stock in the coming week (Dec. 22–26), including the latest deal
21 December 2025
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Insmed Incorporated (NASDAQ: INSM) Stock Week Ahead: Nasdaq-100 Addition Meets Brensocatib Setback—News, Forecasts, and What to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Insmed Incorporated (NASDAQ: INSM) Stock Week Ahead: Nasdaq-100 Addition Meets Brensocatib Setback—News, Forecasts, and What to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, Insmed Incorporated (NASDAQ: INSM) is heading into a pivotal (and holiday-shortened) trading week with two narratives pulling on sentiment at the same time: That push-pull dynamic is likely to define the week-ahead setup for INSM as markets reopen Monday. INSM stock snapshot heading into the week (as of Dec. 21, 2025) Because this coming week includes Christmas holiday trading conditions, liquidity can be thinner than normal—sometimes amplifying both index-related moves and any lingering “headline drift” from last week’s biotech news. The headline that sparked the volatility: brensocatib CRSsNP Phase 2b miss What happened On
21 December 2025
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Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Week Ahead: Prediction Markets Push, Indonesia Expansion, Analyst Targets and Key Risks (Dec 22–26, 2025)

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Week Ahead: Prediction Markets Push, Indonesia Expansion, Analyst Targets and Key Risks (Dec 22–26, 2025)

Updated: December 21, 2025 (Week-Ahead Preview) Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) heads into the holiday-shortened week with momentum from a rapid product rollout—and a growing spotlight from regulators and rivals. The stock last traded around $121.35, valuing the company near $127B and leaving it at a high-growth fintech multiple (about 58x earnings, per market data). For investors watching Robinhood stock into the week of Dec. 22–26, the story remains the same—but louder: the company is trying to evolve from a commission-free brokerage into a broader trading platform built around crypto, options, and especially prediction/event contracts, while simultaneously expanding internationally and
21 December 2025
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Lululemon Stock (LULU) Week Ahead: Elliott Activism, CEO Search, Tariff Headwinds and Holiday-Shortened Trading (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Lululemon Stock (LULU) Week Ahead: Elliott Activism, CEO Search, Tariff Headwinds and Holiday-Shortened Trading (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) heads into the week of December 22 with a rare mix of boardroom drama, activist pressure, and macro catalysts—all set against a holiday-thinned trading calendar that can exaggerate price moves. The backdrop: lululemon’s leadership transition is now public and time-bound, with CEO Calvin McDonald set to depart on January 31, 2026, and an activist heavyweight—Elliott Investment Management—surfacing with a more-than-$1 billion stake and a preferred CEO candidate. Lululemon+1 At the same time, lululemon’s latest results show a company still growing, but unevenly: international strength is offset by softer Americas performance and margin pressure, with management
21 December 2025
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Texas Instruments Stock (NASDAQ: TXN) Week Ahead Outlook: New Sherman Fab Starts Production as Wall Street Splits on 2026 Recovery

Texas Instruments Stock (NASDAQ: TXN) Week Ahead Outlook: New Sherman Fab Starts Production as Wall Street Splits on 2026 Recovery

December 21, 2025 — Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ: TXN) heads into the Christmas-shortened trading week with investors balancing two powerful, and competing, narratives: a long-term U.S. manufacturing expansion that just hit an operational milestone, and a near-term debate about margins, inventories, and valuation as the analog chip cycle recovers unevenly. TXN closed $176.29 on Friday, December 19 (up 0.06% on the day), and finished the last five trading sessions down modestly from $179.42 on December 12, reflecting cautious positioning into year-end. StockAnalysis Below is what matters most for the week ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025)—the latest company headlines, the key analyst
21 December 2025
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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock Week Ahead: Audit Overhaul, Trump’s Insurer Price Talks, and ACA Subsidy Deadline Drive the Outlook

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock Week Ahead: Audit Overhaul, Trump’s Insurer Price Talks, and ACA Subsidy Deadline Drive the Outlook

As of December 21, 2025, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH) heads into a holiday-shortened trading week with investors balancing a familiar mix of catalysts: regulatory and political headlines, ongoing scrutiny of Medicare Advantage practices, legal overhangs tied to Optum, and a fresh push by management to reset trust through an unusually public “fix-it” program. Reuters+1 UNH stock was last indicated around $327 (recent trading data), and recent sessions have underscored how quickly sentiment can swing on policy news—especially when Washington signals it wants to pressure insurers on pricing. Barron’s+1 Below is the week-ahead setup for UNH, including the most important
21 December 2025
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Wells Fargo Stock (WFC) Week Ahead: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Wells Fargo Stock (WFC) Week Ahead: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Date: December 21, 2025 Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) heads into the Christmas week stretch near its recent highs, with investors balancing a holiday-thinned tape against a busy burst of U.S. macro data and a steady drumbeat of company-specific headlines—from investment banking expansion to capital-structure tweaks and cost-efficiency plans. As of the latest available trading data, WFC was around $93, after a strong Friday session, with elevated volume compared with typical holiday-week conditions. Below is what matters most for the week ahead: the news flow shaping sentiment, what Wall Street forecasts look like right now, and the specific catalysts
21 December 2025
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Week Ahead: Google Cloud’s ‘$10B’ Partnership, Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Week Ahead: Google Cloud’s ‘$10B’ Partnership, Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

As the holiday-shortened week begins, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PANW) heads into the December 22–26 trading window with investors focused on two big narratives: a newly expanded Google Cloud partnership (described by Reuters as approaching $10 billion over several years) and Palo Alto’s accelerating AI-era platform strategy—including major acquisitions slated for fiscal 2026. Reuters+1 PANW last closed at $186.88 (Dec. 19), putting the stock about 16% below its 52-week high of $223.61 and roughly 30% above its 52-week low of $144.15—a positioning that reflects both the year’s volatility and the market’s ongoing debate over cybersecurity “platformization” leaders. Palo Alto
21 December 2025
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Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock: Week-Ahead Outlook for Dec. 22–26, 2025 as Bitcoin Buys, Index Risk, and Holiday Trading Collide

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock: Week-Ahead Outlook for Dec. 22–26, 2025 as Bitcoin Buys, Index Risk, and Holiday Trading Collide

Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR)—the company formerly known as MicroStrategy—heads into the Christmas-shortened trading week with investors focused less on its legacy software business and more on three immediate drivers: bitcoin price direction, index-provider scrutiny, and the company’s ongoing capital-raising machine that funds more BTC purchases. Yahoo Finance+2SEC+2 As of the latest available quote, MSTR was at $164.82 (last reported trade after Friday’s session), a level that underscores how quickly sentiment can swing when bitcoin volatility meets thin holiday liquidity. Below is what matters most for the week ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025)—including the latest confirmed bitcoin-buy updates, fresh credit commentary, major
21 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Week Ahead: Record Close After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal—Catalysts, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Watch

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Week Ahead: Record Close After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal—Catalysts, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Watch

As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, Rocket Lab Corporation stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) is heading into a holiday-shortened trading week after a stunning two-day surge that pushed shares to a record close of $70.52 on Friday, December 19. The rally has been fueled by a major U.S. national-security satellite award—Rocket Lab’s largest contract to date—alongside fresh launch momentum that capped off a milestone year for its Electron rocket. StockAnalysis+2MarketWatch+2 What happens next may depend less on headlines about “space hype” and more on whether Rocket Lab can convert a growing defense backlog into predictable manufacturing execution—while keeping investors confident in its
21 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Week Ahead: Netflix Deal vs. Paramount Tender Offer Keeps Shares in “Merger-Arbitrage Mode”

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Week Ahead: Netflix Deal vs. Paramount Tender Offer Keeps Shares in “Merger-Arbitrage Mode”

Dateline: December 21, 2025 (Week Ahead: Dec. 22–26, 2025) Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A stock (NASDAQ: WBD) heads into a holiday-shortened week with the kind of headline-driven volatility that rarely shows up in “normal” media earnings models. The reason is simple: WBD is now trading less like a traditional entertainment company and more like a live deal—anchored between two competing paths to a potential takeover. On Friday’s close, WBD finished around $27.77, putting it almost exactly on top of the $27.75 per-share headline value Netflix is pitching to WBD shareholders—while still leaving a meaningful gap to Paramount Skydance’s $30.00
21 December 2025
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ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Week Ahead: Armis Deal Chatter, Moveworks Integration, 5-for-1 Split Fallout, and Fresh Analyst Targets

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Week Ahead: Armis Deal Chatter, Moveworks Integration, 5-for-1 Split Fallout, and Fresh Analyst Targets

ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE: NOW) heads into the week of December 22–26, 2025 with momentum in its product narrative—but also with headline risk that has recently dominated the stock. The company has closed its largest acquisition to date (Moveworks), announced a security-focused buyout of identity specialist Veza, and completed a 5-for-1 stock split—all while markets digest reports that ServiceNow is in advanced talks to buy cybersecurity firm Armis for up to $7 billion. Reuters+3ServiceNow Newsroom+3ServiceNow Newsroom+3 With U.S. markets entering a holiday-shortened, potentially low-liquidity week—and with macro data still on the calendar—ServiceNow stock could be especially sensitive to incremental headlines, analyst
21 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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