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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.

Visa Stock News Today (NYSE: V): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, Legal Updates, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Visa Stock News Today (NYSE: V): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, Legal Updates, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

December 20, 2025 — Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is closing out the week with investors weighing a busy stretch of product headlines, regulatory developments, and analyst upgrades. Visa shares last traded around $349.25 on Dec. 19 (the most recent U.S. session), up 0.94% on the day, with a 52‑week range of $299.00 to $375.51, according to the company’s stock quote page. Visa Investor Relations While the calendar is moving into year-end, the story around Visa stock is still in motion: stablecoins are shifting from “disruption” to “distribution,” AI-powered commerce is moving from demos into controlled real-world transactions, and legal headlines
20 December 2025
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Western Digital Stock (NASDAQ: WDC) News and Forecast for Dec. 20, 2025: Nasdaq-100 Inclusion, Analyst Upgrades, and the AI Storage Supercycle

Western Digital Stock (NASDAQ: WDC) News and Forecast for Dec. 20, 2025: Nasdaq-100 Inclusion, Analyst Upgrades, and the AI Storage Supercycle

December 20, 2025 — Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) is closing out 2025 as one of the market’s most talked-about “infrastructure for AI” plays, with shares hovering around $181 after a volatile, high-volume session that saw the stock trade between roughly $176 and $185. Behind the move is a rare combination of catalysts hitting at once: Western Digital’s imminent addition to the Nasdaq-100, a fresh wave of Wall Street price-target hikes, and a business narrative increasingly tied to AI data-center storage demand—the kind of “picks-and-shovels” theme investors have chased across tech in 2025. ir.nasdaq.com+2Investing.com+2 Below is a detailed roundup of
20 December 2025
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Applied Materials Stock (AMAT) News Today: Analyst Targets Rise on AI Chip Demand, Even as China Export Curbs Loom

Applied Materials Stock (AMAT) News Today: Analyst Targets Rise on AI Chip Demand, Even as China Export Curbs Loom

Dec. 20, 2025 — Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) is ending the week near recent highs after a volatile stretch that featured a fresh 52‑week peak, heavy trading volume, and a steady drumbeat of analyst updates tied to the AI-led semiconductor buildout. The latest U.S. session (Friday, Dec. 19, 2025) saw Applied Materials stock close at $256.41, up 1.15% on the day. That close leaves AMAT about 7% below its 52‑week high of $276.10, set on Dec. 10, and it came with volume around 25.3 million shares, well above the stock’s recent average. MarketWatch For investors watching AMAT stock into
20 December 2025
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Lam Research (LRCX) Stock News Today: Record High, Analyst Upgrades to $200, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock News Today: Record High, Analyst Upgrades to $200, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) is ending the week on a sharp upswing after a volatile December stretch—and the latest headlines on December 20, 2025 point to a clear driver: a cluster of analyst upgrades and price-target hikes tied to strengthening AI- and memory-led semiconductor spending expectations. With U.S. markets closed on Saturday, the most recent tape investors are working from is Friday, Dec. 19, when Lam Research stock closed at $172.27 (+4.60%), after trading as high as $173.58 on unusually heavy volume. Investing.com+1 Below is a comprehensive roundup of the current news, forecasts, and analyses circulating on 20.12.2025, plus
20 December 2025
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Cisco (CSCO) Stock News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook: What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 20, 2025

Cisco (CSCO) Stock News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook: What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 20, 2025

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is closing out December with renewed attention from Wall Street after a milestone rally that pushed the networking giant back above its dot-com era peak. Shares ended the latest session (Friday, Dec. 19) at $78.42, up 1.91% on the day, after trading between $76.79 and $79.17 with heavy volume. Yahoo Finance+1 The move keeps Cisco within striking distance of the recent record close near $80.25—a level that effectively marked a “full circle” moment for long-time shareholders after more than two decades. Financial Times+1 But the bigger story for investors isn’t just the chart (and it
20 December 2025
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Seagate Technology (STX) Stock Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Nasdaq-100 Catalyst, AI Storage Demand, Dividend, and Wall Street Forecasts

Seagate Technology (STX) Stock Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Nasdaq-100 Catalyst, AI Storage Demand, Dividend, and Wall Street Forecasts

Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) enters the final full week of 2025 with momentum—and a looming index catalyst that could reshape near-term trading. As of Dec. 20, 2025, STX is quoted around $296 after a volatile run that pushed the stock near fresh highs earlier this month. The stock’s 2025 rally has been powered by a powerful theme: AI-driven data creation is forcing hyperscalers and cloud platforms to build more storage capacity, and Seagate is positioning itself as a key beneficiary through its high-capacity nearline hard drives and the ramp of its Mozaic HAMR (heat-assisted magnetic recording) platform. Seagate’s
20 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next (Dec. 20, 2025)

Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next (Dec. 20, 2025)

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) stock is ending the week near $94 per share after the U.S. market close on Friday, Dec. 19, with trading activity now heavily shaped by one headline: Netflix’s proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming assets—and the bidding war and regulatory scrutiny swirling around it. Investing.com+1 With markets closed on Saturday, Dec. 20, investors are using the weekend to digest a fast-moving mix of merger updates, fresh analyst target changes, and Netflix’s latest strategic pushes into gaming and real-world experiences. Reuters+2The Verge+2 Netflix stock price: where NFLX stands heading into the weekend
20 December 2025
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Comfort Systems USA (FIX) Stock News Today: Leadership Transition, S&P 500 Addition, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Comfort Systems USA (FIX) Stock News Today: Leadership Transition, S&P 500 Addition, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: FIX) heads into the final full week of 2025 with two headline catalysts in focus: a year-end leadership transition and a pending move into the S&P 500—both of which are shaping weekend headlines, analyst commentary, and positioning ahead of Monday’s open. As of the most recently available quote tied to the last U.S. trading session (Friday, Dec. 19, 2025), FIX traded around $940.74, up roughly 2.36% on the day. MarketScreener What’s driving Comfort Systems USA stock on Dec. 20, 2025 1) Comfort Systems confirms leadership changes effective at year-end Late Friday, the company announced a
20 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) Forecast and News on Dec. 20, 2025: Expense Outlook, Fed Cuts, Buybacks, and Crypto Tokenization

JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) Forecast and News on Dec. 20, 2025: Expense Outlook, Fed Cuts, Buybacks, and Crypto Tokenization

Updated: Saturday, December 20, 2025 (markets last closed Friday) JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) heads into the weekend near recent highs after a choppy December that reminded investors of a familiar JPMorgan story: the “fortress balance sheet” can keep delivering, but the market will still punish any sign that costs are rising faster than confidence. Shares last closed at $317.21 on Friday, Dec. 19, up 1.35% on the day, as the broader market also posted solid gains. The Wall Street Journal+1 Now, with JPMorgan’s Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings set for Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 (results around 7:00 a.m.
20 December 2025
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Costco Stock News Today: COST Near 1-Year Lows After Rare “Sell” Call; Earnings Beat, Membership Trends, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Costco Stock News Today: COST Near 1-Year Lows After Rare “Sell” Call; Earnings Beat, Membership Trends, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar story—and an unfamiliar debate. The wholesale giant just delivered a strong fiscal first-quarter report, yet the stock is hovering near its one-year low as investors weigh a premium valuation against early signs of softening in the membership metrics that power Costco’s business model. As of the latest available quote on Dec. 20, 2025, Costco stock traded around $855.62, putting shares about 1% above the 52-week low and more than 20% below the 52-week high—a notable pullback for a market darling that has often traded
20 December 2025
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AMD Stock News and Forecast (Dec. 20, 2025): What’s Driving Advanced Micro Devices Shares, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 Catalysts

AMD Stock News and Forecast (Dec. 20, 2025): What’s Driving Advanced Micro Devices Shares, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 Catalysts

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) is ending the week back in focus after a sharp Friday rebound that pushed the stock back above the $200 level, while investors weigh a fast-moving mix of AI infrastructure demand, major customer partnerships, and renewed China-related headline risk. As of the most recent U.S. market close (Friday, December 19, 2025), AMD shares finished at $213.43, up about 6.15% on the day, with heavy trading volume. Yahoo Finance+1 Below is a detailed round-up of the key AMD stock news, forecasts, and analyst-driven narratives investors are watching as of December 20, 2025—and what could matter
20 December 2025
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Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) News on 20.12.2025: Cloud’s $10B Palo Alto Deal, AI Chip Push, and Wall Street Forecasts

Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) News on 20.12.2025: Cloud’s $10B Palo Alto Deal, AI Chip Push, and Wall Street Forecasts

Dec. 20, 2025 — Alphabet Inc.’s Class C shares (NASDAQ: GOOG) head into the weekend with investors focused on a concentrated set of catalysts: a blockbuster Google Cloud cybersecurity partnership, a renewed push to make Google’s in-house AI chips more attractive to enterprise customers, and a steady drumbeat of analyst price-target updates. With U.S. markets closed Saturday, the most recent regular-session reference point is Friday’s close: GOOG ended Dec. 19 at $308.61, up 1.60% on the day, after trading between roughly $302 and $309 with above-typical volume. Investing.com This article focuses on Alphabet’s Class C stock (GOOG)—the non-voting share class.
20 December 2025
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LSEG share price drops 4% in early London trade as AI fears linger and buyback rolls on

LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group stock braces for Monday after AI jitters and buyback move

7 February 2026
London, Feb 7, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Market closed. London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG.L) shares ended Friday at 7,502 pence, down about 1.1% on the day, with London markets shut for the weekend and set to reopen on Monday. (MarketWatch) The stock has been caught in a wider repricing of software, data and analytics names as investors question which business models benefit from the next wave of AI — and which get squeezed. “It’s a de-risking trade,” Andrew Wells, chief investment officer at SanJac Alpha, said, as he argued the AI build-out had become “too pricey.” (Reuters) LSEG also
GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
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