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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.

PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) News & Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025): Elliott-Backed Cost Cuts, Walmart Lawsuit Overhang, and What Analysts Expect for 2026

PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) News & Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025): Elliott-Backed Cost Cuts, Walmart Lawsuit Overhang, and What Analysts Expect for 2026

As U.S. markets closed for the weekend on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) stock was coming off a Friday close near $148 and a year that has been more “steady consumer-staples grind” than breakout rally. MarketBeat But the story driving PepsiCo stock into late December isn’t just defensive demand. It’s a mix of activist pressure, a significant 2026 cost-and-portfolio reset, and a fresh legal headline involving Walmart—all arriving as Wall Street refines price targets and expectations for next year. Below is a detailed, investor-focused breakdown of the most current news, forecasts, and analyses investors were watching around
21 December 2025
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ASML Holding N.V. Stock (NASDAQ: ASML) Outlook: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks as of Dec. 20, 2025

ASML Holding N.V. Stock (NASDAQ: ASML) Outlook: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks as of Dec. 20, 2025

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML) is ending the week in the spotlight after fresh reporting on China’s workarounds for chipmaking restrictions collided with the bullish “next wave” narrative around High‑NA EUV lithography. ASML’s U.S.-listed shares were last indicated around $1,056, up about 1.9% from the prior close in the latest available trade data (reflecting the final trading session before the weekend). The Motley Fool For investors, the setup is familiar but newly sharpened: ASML remains the only company producing extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, the most critical tools used to manufacture the world’s most advanced chips—yet it sits squarely in
21 December 2025
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EchoStar (SATS) Stock in Late December 2025: SpaceX Spectrum Deal, Analyst Price Targets, and the FCC/DOJ Risk Investors Can’t Ignore

EchoStar (SATS) Stock in Late December 2025: SpaceX Spectrum Deal, Analyst Price Targets, and the FCC/DOJ Risk Investors Can’t Ignore

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) has turned into one of the most closely watched U.S. telecom-and-satellite names heading into the final full week of December 2025—thanks to a powerful mix of spectrum monetization, SpaceX-linked optionality, and growing regulatory scrutiny. By the end of the trading week that preceded Saturday, December 20, EchoStar shares had surged enough to touch a new 52‑week high near $111.39 and were trading around the mid‑$100s—a remarkable turnaround from earlier in the year and a sign that the market is pricing EchoStar less like a traditional pay‑TV/satellite operator and more like a strategically positioned spectrum-and-connectivity platform. MarketBeat+1
21 December 2025
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Chevron Stock (CVX) in Focus After Dec. 20 Venezuela Headlines: What the Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Targets Mean for 2026

Chevron Stock (CVX) in Focus After Dec. 20 Venezuela Headlines: What the Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Targets Mean for 2026

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) is heading into the final days of 2025 with its share price hovering around $148—but the most important catalyst for near-term sentiment isn’t an earnings headline or a refinery update. It’s geopolitics: a fast-escalating U.S. crackdown on Venezuelan oil shipping that, paradoxically, could raise oil-market risk premiums while also increasing operational and compliance risk for the one U.S. major still operating there under a special authorization. Reuters Below is what investors are digesting from the Dec. 20, 2025 news cycle and the most current forecasts and analyses surrounding Chevron stock (CVX) as the market looks toward
21 December 2025
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McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Outlook for 2026: Latest News, Dividend Update, and Analyst Price Targets as of Dec. 20, 2025

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Outlook for 2026: Latest News, Dividend Update, and Analyst Price Targets as of Dec. 20, 2025

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is heading into the final stretch of 2025 in a familiar position for long-term investors: a defensive blue-chip with a dividend track record, a globally scaled franchise model, and a brand that tends to hold up when consumers get cautious. But the conversation around McDonald’s stock is shifting as 2026 approaches—away from “Will people still buy burgers?” and toward a more nuanced question: Can McDonald’s rebuild “value leadership” without creating new friction in its franchise system—or compressing margins to get traffic back? As of Friday’s close, McDonald’s shares finished at $315.84, down 1.19% on the day,
21 December 2025
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3M Stock (MMM) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 20, 2025: Margin Gains Meet PFAS Deadlines

3M Stock (MMM) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 20, 2025: Margin Gains Meet PFAS Deadlines

As of Dec. 20, 2025 (a Saturday, with U.S. markets closed), 3M Company (NYSE: MMM) is sitting near $162 per share, after a strong 2025 run that has cooled in December. WallStreetZen The big question heading into year-end isn’t whether 3M is still “in turnaround mode”—it is. The question is whether the stock is still priced for upside after investors spent most of 2025 re-rating the company on improved execution, a clearer portfolio strategy, and a gradual reduction of litigation uncertainty. Below is a complete, publication-ready roundup of the most relevant news, forecasts, and analyses circulating around Dec. 20, 2025,
21 December 2025
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Hycroft Mining (HYMC) Stock: Record Vortex Silver Grades, Sprott’s 42% Stake, and the 2026 Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 20, 2025)

Hycroft Mining (HYMC) Stock: Record Vortex Silver Grades, Sprott’s 42% Stake, and the 2026 Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 20, 2025)

As of Dec. 20, 2025 (a Saturday, with markets closed), Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: HYMC) is finishing one of its most closely watched weeks of the year—powered by fresh high-grade silver drill results, a swelling insider ownership story tied to Eric Sprott, and a stock price that has pushed to new highs on rising trading activity. Hycroft Mining+2Hycroft Mining+2 On the last trading session before the weekend, Hycroft’s own stock information page showed HYMC closing at $16.42 (day range $15.28–$16.95) on about 4.73 million shares—a notable volume surge for a development-stage miner. Hycroft Mining Below is a detailed breakdown
21 December 2025
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Coca-Cola Stock (NYSE: KO) News and Forecast for 21.12.2025: CEO Succession, Costa Coffee Sale Talks, Analyst Targets, and Dividend Outlook

Coca-Cola Stock (NYSE: KO) News and Forecast for 21.12.2025: CEO Succession, Costa Coffee Sale Talks, Analyst Targets, and Dividend Outlook

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is ending 2025 in the middle of a rare cluster of headlines that matter to investors: a confirmed CEO transition, renewed debate about portfolio reshaping (including Costa Coffee), and fresh analyst notes heading into 2026—all while the stock continues to trade like the “defensive stalwart” it has long been for many long-term portfolios. As of the latest available quote, KO stock is around $70.06. Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of current Coca-Cola stock news, forecasts, and analyst analysis available as of 21.12.2025, plus the key risks and catalysts that could move KO shares next.
21 December 2025
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San Francisco PG&E Power Outage on Dec. 20, 2025: 125,000 Customers in the Dark, BART and Muni Disrupted After Substation Fire

San Francisco PG&E Power Outage on Dec. 20, 2025: 125,000 Customers in the Dark, BART and Muni Disrupted After Substation Fire

SAN FRANCISCO — Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 — A massive, fast-moving PG&E power outage swept across San Francisco, leaving roughly one-third of the city without electricity at its peak and triggering cascading disruptions: darkened streetlights and traffic signals, halted or rerouted transit service, and shuttered or cash-only businesses on one of the busiest weekends of the holiday shopping season. San Francisco Standard+1 By mid-afternoon, PG&E outage data cited by local outlets showed about 125,016 customers (30.2%) without power, concentrated largely across central and western neighborhoods—including the Sunset and Richmond districts—while officials also confirmed an active fire at a PG&E substation
21 December 2025
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December 20, 2025 Briefing: Customers Bancorp (CUBI) Draws Fresh Institutional Interest as CUBI-F Preferred Redemption Hits; Rogers Sugar RSI.DB.F Signals Raise Data-Quality Questions; Japan Expands F-35A Basing at Chitose

December 20, 2025 Briefing: Customers Bancorp (CUBI) Draws Fresh Institutional Interest as CUBI-F Preferred Redemption Hits; Rogers Sugar RSI.DB.F Signals Raise Data-Quality Questions; Japan Expands F-35A Basing at Chitose

December 20, 2025 brought a busy mix of market and security headlines: Customers Bancorp (CUBI) saw new institutional positioning and a steady “Moderate Buy” consensus as the bank completed the redemption of its Series F preferred (CUBI-F). In Canada, an AI trading note circulated for Rogers Sugar’s RSI.DB.F debentures even though the TSX previously flagged the issue’s June maturity and delisting. Meanwhile, Japan’s defense modernization pushed forward with plans to base F-35A jets at Chitose Air Base in Hokkaido, reshaping airpower near Russia. A day where “signals” mattered—on Wall Street, Bay Street, and in the Indo-Pacific December 20, 2025 produced
21 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (NYSE: PFE) on Dec. 20, 2025: 2026 Forecast, Dividend Outlook, and the Catalysts Wall Street Is Watching

Pfizer Stock (NYSE: PFE) on Dec. 20, 2025: 2026 Forecast, Dividend Outlook, and the Catalysts Wall Street Is Watching

Pfizer’s stock is ending 2025 in a familiar place: caught between near-term headwinds (shrinking COVID-era revenue, a growing patent cliff, and U.S. drug-pricing pressure) and a late-decade recovery narrative built around oncology, obesity, and pipeline execution. As of the latest available trade/close data around Dec. 20, Pfizer shares are near $25.19, modestly higher on the most recent session. Investing.com That price level matters because it frames the debate investors are having right now: Is PFE a high-yield “wait-it-out” turnaround, or a value trap until new launches and major clinical wins begin to offset upcoming losses of exclusivity? Below is a
21 December 2025
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CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock News and Forecast on Dec. 20, 2025: Analyst Targets, Earnings Outlook, and AI Catalysts

CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock News and Forecast on Dec. 20, 2025: Analyst Targets, Earnings Outlook, and AI Catalysts

Dec. 20, 2025 — CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) is back in the spotlight this weekend as fresh analyst commentary and a wave of AI/security partnership headlines keep the cybersecurity leader firmly on investors’ radar. While U.S. markets are closed on Saturday, the stock’s latest trading reference point is Friday’s close (Dec. 19, 2025) — and the bigger debate hasn’t changed: Can CrowdStrike keep accelerating ARR and net-new ARR while justifying a premium valuation in a post-AI-hype, higher-rate market? StockAnalysis+1 Below is a complete, publication-ready roundup of today’s (20.12.2025) stock-focused news, plus the most current forecasts and Street analysis shaping
21 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:31 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
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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