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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.

Oracle Stock (ORCL) News and Forecast on Dec. 20, 2025: TikTok Joint Venture Rally Collides With AI Data Center Spending Questions

Oracle Stock (ORCL) News and Forecast on Dec. 20, 2025: TikTok Joint Venture Rally Collides With AI Data Center Spending Questions

December 20, 2025 — Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) stock is heading into the weekend with renewed momentum after a sharp, headline-driven rebound on Friday. Shares closed $191.97 on Dec. 19, up 6.63% on the day after trading as high as $195.12 on heavy volume. Investing.com The move matters because it arrives after a volatile stretch in which Oracle’s AI growth narrative has been repeatedly challenged by a tougher question from investors: how the company will finance a massive buildout of AI data center capacity—and when the profits show up. That tension is now the central frame for Oracle stock as
20 December 2025
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Palantir (PLTR) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Price Action, U.S. Navy ShipOS Catalyst, Chain Reaction With Nvidia, and Wall Street Forecasts

Palantir (PLTR) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Price Action, U.S. Navy ShipOS Catalyst, Chain Reaction With Nvidia, and Wall Street Forecasts

As of Dec. 20, 2025 (last market close: Friday, Dec. 19): Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) ended the week near the top of its recent range after a sharp single-day move that has traders revisiting both the bullish “AI operating system” narrative and the long-running pushback over valuation. Below is a comprehensive, Google News/Discover-ready roundup of the latest PLTR stock news, forecasts, and market analysis available as of 20.12.2025, including the most impactful contract headlines and what analysts are modeling for the next 12 months. Palantir stock price today: PLTR closes at $193.38 after a 4.14% jump Palantir shares finished
20 December 2025
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Carvana Stock (CVNA) News Today: S&P 500 Addition Nears as Analysts Lift Targets — Latest Forecasts and Key Risks (Dec. 20, 2025)

Carvana Stock (CVNA) News Today: S&P 500 Addition Nears as Analysts Lift Targets — Latest Forecasts and Key Risks (Dec. 20, 2025)

December 20, 2025 — Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) is heading into the final full trading week of the year with unusual momentum — and unusual scrutiny. Shares last closed at $450.22, down 3.33% on Friday, December 19, after swinging through a wide intraday range as traders positioned around index flows and fresh analyst calls. MarketWatch The headline catalyst now has a firm date: Carvana is scheduled to join the S&P 500 effective before the open on Monday, December 22, as part of the quarterly rebalance. News Release Archive That inclusion has kept Carvana stock in the center of “index effect”
20 December 2025
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Micron Technology Stock (MU) in Focus on Dec. 20, 2025: Record Results, Explosive Q2 Guidance, and the AI Memory “Supercycle” Debate

Micron Technology Stock (MU) in Focus on Dec. 20, 2025: Record Results, Explosive Q2 Guidance, and the AI Memory “Supercycle” Debate

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) is closing out the week as one of the market’s most watched semiconductor names after posting record fiscal Q1 2026 results and issuing a far stronger-than-expected fiscal Q2 outlook, driven by accelerating AI-related demand—especially for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) used in modern data centers. Micron Technology+1 As of the latest close (Friday, Dec. 19, 2025), MU ended at about $265.92, up roughly 7% on the day, as the post-earnings rally continued into year-end positioning. MarketBeat+1 What’s made this move stand out isn’t just the earnings beat—it’s the scale of Micron’s forward guidance and the growing consensus
20 December 2025
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CRH PLC Stock News Today (20 Dec 2025): S&P 500 Inclusion, Updated 2025 Guidance, Buybacks and Deals Put CRH Shares in Focus

CRH PLC Stock News Today (20 Dec 2025): S&P 500 Inclusion, Updated 2025 Guidance, Buybacks and Deals Put CRH Shares in Focus

CRH plc (NYSE: CRH) is ending the week in the spotlight as investors weigh a rare combination of near-term index-driven demand, an active share buyback, fresh acquisition news, and an upgraded profit outlook heading into 2026. CRH shares were last quoted around $124.42 (last trade timestamp early 20 Dec UTC), down about 2.2% versus the prior close—an update that effectively reflects late-Friday trading as U.S. markets are shut for the weekend. The timing matters: CRH is scheduled to be added to the S&P 500 before the market opens on Monday, 22 December 2025, an event that can mechanically increase demand
20 December 2025
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Meta Platforms (META) Stock News on Dec. 20, 2025: AI Video Push, EU Scrutiny, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News on Dec. 20, 2025: AI Video Push, EU Scrutiny, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

December 20, 2025 — Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with its stock caught between two powerful narratives: an all-in AI investment cycle that could expand Meta’s moat, and a rising set of regulatory, compliance, and trust-related risks that could pressure its core advertising engine. With U.S. markets closed for the weekend, Meta shares last closed Friday, Dec. 19, at $658.77, down 0.85% on the session, with after-hours trading indicated around $661.83. StockAnalysis Below is a full, up-to-date read of the key headlines, forecasts, and analyst takes shaping Meta stock as of Dec. 20,
20 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Azure Growth, AI Capex Shockwaves, and Fresh Regulatory Risks

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Azure Growth, AI Capex Shockwaves, and Fresh Regulatory Risks

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) stock heads into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar tug-of-war: surging cloud and AI demand on one side, and the rising cost (and scrutiny) of powering that demand on the other. As of the last U.S. market close (Friday, Dec. 19, 2025), MSFT traded around $485.92 per share, up modestly on the day, with an intraday range near $482.56–$488.49 and a market capitalization around $3.85 trillion. The latest headlines shaping Microsoft stock into Dec. 20, 2025 are concentrated in three themes: Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of the most current news, forecasts, and
20 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets for Dec. 20, 2025: AI Roadmap, iPhone 17 Demand and App Store Regulation in Focus

Apple Stock (AAPL) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets for Dec. 20, 2025: AI Roadmap, iPhone 17 Demand and App Store Regulation in Focus

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) heads into the December 20, 2025 weekend near record territory after a year defined by two intertwined storylines: sustained iPhone pricing power and an investor debate over whether Apple’s “Apple Intelligence” push can translate into a durable upgrade cycle in 2026—without sacrificing the high-margin Services engine that helps justify Apple’s premium valuation. With U.S. markets closed on Saturday, the most current reference point is Friday’s close: Apple stock ended Dec. 19 at $273.67 (up 0.54%) and traded slightly lower after hours, while Apple’s market capitalization hovered around $4.04 trillion. StockAnalysis+1 Below is a detailed roundup of
20 December 2025
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NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Intel Deal Cleared, China Chip Review Looms, and Wall Street Sees Upside

NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Intel Deal Cleared, China Chip Review Looms, and Wall Street Sees Upside

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is closing out the week at the center of two storylines that tend to move its stock the most: AI demand and geopolitics. Heading into the weekend of December 20, 2025, Nvidia shares are around $180.99 (latest available trade/close), after a strong end to the week that left the company once again dominating headlines across markets, tech, and policy. Investors.com Just as importantly for investors, the latest news cycle isn’t only about new GPUs. It’s about the rules that govern where those chips can go, how customers might access them, and how Nvidia is reinforcing its
20 December 2025
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before Monday’s Market Open

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before Monday’s Market Open

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX) finished Friday, December 19, 2025, on a strong note and then stayed relatively steady in after-hours trading—setting up a familiar “what happens next?” question for investors heading into the final full week before year-end. Below is a detailed rundown of what moved VRTX today, what the after-hours tape is saying, what analysts are forecasting right now, and the key catalysts to watch before the next U.S. market open (Monday, December 22, 2025). VRTX after the bell: where the stock closed and how it traded after hours VRTX rose 1.97% in the regular session to close
20 December 2025
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Linde (LIN) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 19, 2025: After-Hours Move, Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Linde (LIN) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 19, 2025: After-Hours Move, Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Linde plc (NASDAQ: LIN) ended Friday, December 19, 2025, modestly higher and then ticked up slightly in late trading—an “after the bell” setup that looks more about macro and year-end positioning than any single company-specific bombshell. At the close, Linde shares were $421.43, up 0.58% on the day. In after-hours trading, the stock was last shown around $422.45 (about +0.24% after hours) as of the evening update on Google Finance. Google Linde stock price action today: close, after-hours, and key levels Here’s the clean snapshot investors typically want heading into the next session: Two context points stand out: Why Linde
20 December 2025
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MCE Holdings Outlook: Perodua QV-E Battery Leasing Raises Near‑Term Questions, but New Revenue Streams Point to Stronger Quarters

MCE Holdings Outlook: Perodua QV-E Battery Leasing Raises Near‑Term Questions, but New Revenue Streams Point to Stronger Quarters

Investors tracking MCE Holdings Bhd (MCEHLDG) are weighing two forces moving in opposite directions as of 19 December 2025: near-term uncertainty around Perodua’s new EV battery leasing model—a structure still unfamiliar to many Malaysian buyers—versus a widening pipeline of new revenue streams, fresh model launches, and capacity expansion that analysts believe could lift earnings into 2026 and beyond. NST Online+1 At the centre of the debate is MCE’s growing role in Malaysia’s automotive electronics supply chain, including its entry into Perodua’s EV platform, alongside a multi-pronged push into exports and higher-value products supported by the upcoming MCE Auto Hub in
20 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Exxon Mobil stock price just tagged a new high — what could move XOM when markets reopen

Exxon Mobil stock price just tagged a new high — what could move XOM when markets reopen

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 05:50 EST — Market closed. Exxon Mobil shares ended Friday up 2.03% at $149.05, notching a fresh 52-week high as energy stocks tracked a broad U.S. equity rally into the weekend. (MarketWatch) The setup for next week looks less tidy. Oil has been swinging on U.S.-Iran headlines, and that tends to spill straight into big integrated names like Exxon. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel on Friday while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. benchmark, finished at $63.55. “We keep going back and forth on this Iran situation,” said John Kilduff, a partner at
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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