Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Coca-Cola Stock (KO) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Late Bounce, Heavy Volume, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Coca-Cola Stock (KO) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Late Bounce, Heavy Volume, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) finished Friday’s session lower, then ticked up in after-hours trading—a pattern that matters for investors heading into the final full trading week before Christmas. After the bell on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, KO was last quoted around $70.30 in after-hours trading (up $0.24, +0.34%), after closing the regular session at $70.06 (down $0.30, -0.43%). MarketWatch+1 That modest late bounce didn’t come with a major Coca-Cola headline at 4:00 p.m. ET. Instead, Friday’s KO tape looked like a mix of market mechanics, portfolio flows, and holiday positioning—with the stock still sitting in the middle of its recent trading
20 December 2025
PepsiCo Stock (PEP) After Hours: Shares Dip After the Dec. 19, 2025 Close — Key News, Fresh Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Session

PepsiCo Stock (PEP) After Hours: Shares Dip After the Dec. 19, 2025 Close — Key News, Fresh Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Session

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) ended Friday, December 19, 2025, lower and then edged down slightly more in after-hours trading—despite a broader market rebound to end the week. PEP closed at $148.16, down 0.81%, and traded around $148.00 in after-hours action (as of roughly 6:39 p.m. ET). Yahoo Finance+1 That gap—PepsiCo slipping while major indexes rose—matters heading into the next trading window because it suggests investors are still weighing company-specific headlines (strategy execution, litigation risk, and consumer-staples demand) more heavily than the market’s risk-on tone. Below is what moved PepsiCo stock into the close, what fresh forecasts said on Dec. 19,
20 December 2025
American Express Stock (AXP) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the Next Market Open

American Express Stock (AXP) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the Next Market Open

American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) finished Friday’s session little changed from where it spent much of the day—near recent highs—before edging slightly higher in after-hours trading. With the U.S. market closed on Saturday, Dec. 20, the next regular session begins Monday, Dec. 22 (9:30 a.m. ET). Here’s what matters for AXP heading into the next open, including the key company update released late Friday, fresh credit-quality data investors are watching, and the macro catalysts that could shape sentiment into year-end. MarketWatch+2Nasdaq+2 American Express stock price after the bell: where AXP stands tonight American Express shares closed at $376.51 on Friday,
20 December 2025
Coinbase Stock (COIN) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Lawsuits, Stablecoin Deals and Bitcoin Moves to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Coinbase Stock (COIN) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Lawsuits, Stablecoin Deals and Bitcoin Moves to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) finished Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, higher and then traded modestly in after-hours action—capping a volatile week in which crypto prices, regulatory headlines, and Coinbase’s push beyond pure crypto trading all competed for investor attention. In regular trading, COIN closed at $245.12, up 2.47%, after ranging between $240.85 and $247.00, with about 10.61 million shares traded. Investing.comAfter the closing bell, the stock was $245.78 (+0.27%) as of 6:16 p.m. ET, according to Yahoo Finance (after-hours prices can change quickly). Yahoo Finance Even with Friday’s bounce, the “why” behind Coinbase’s move is best understood as a three-part
Carnival (CCL) Stock Surges After Earnings, Dividend Return and NYSE-Only Listing Plan — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Carnival (CCL) Stock Surges After Earnings, Dividend Return and NYSE-Only Listing Plan — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Carnival Corporation’s stock (NYSE: CCL) finished Friday, December 19, 2025, sharply higher after the cruise giant delivered a stronger-than-expected quarter, reinstated its dividend for the first time since the pandemic era, and unveiled plans to simplify its dual-listed structure. Shares closed at $31.12, up 9.81%, after trading between roughly $27.96 and $31.49 on unusually heavy volume (about 84.2 million shares). Yahoo Finance+1 After the closing bell, trading was calm: CCL was about $31.13 in after-hours as of 5:21 p.m. ET, essentially flat versus the close, with several million shares reported in late trading. MarketWatch Because U.S. markets are closed on
Sandisk (SNDK) Stock After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: What’s Driving the Move and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Sandisk (SNDK) Stock After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: What’s Driving the Move and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) capped a volatile, headline-heavy week with another sharp move on Friday, December 19, 2025—and the stock continued to trade higher after the closing bell. If you’re tracking SNDK going into the next session, the biggest takeaway is that today’s action looks less like a company-specific surprise and more like a “memory-and-AI complex” momentum trade—with investors still digesting bullish signals across semiconductors, storage, and data-center infrastructure. One important calendar note: U.S. markets are closed on Saturday (Dec. 20) and Sunday (Dec. 21), 2025, so the next regular market open is Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. Sandisk stock price
20 December 2025
Biogen Stock (BIIB) After-Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Why Shares Jumped, Where They Closed After the Bell, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Biogen Stock (BIIB) After-Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Why Shares Jumped, Where They Closed After the Bell, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ: BIIB) finished Friday, December 19, 2025 with a strong gain and unusually heavy trading volume, then edged higher in extended trading—capping a session dominated by fresh analyst commentary and renewed attention on the company’s Alzheimer’s and pipeline narrative. BIIB shares rose 2.88% to close at $174.80 in regular trading, with volume jumping to roughly 15 million shares, far above typical recent levels—an important signal that the day’s move wasn’t just a low-liquidity drift. MarketWatch Biogen stock price today: BIIB closes at $174.80 on heavy volume Friday’s move stood out for two reasons: From a trading-range standpoint, the
20 December 2025
IBM Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): IBM Holds Near $301 on Triple-Witching Friday — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

IBM Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): IBM Holds Near $301 on Triple-Witching Friday — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

International Business Machines Corporation stock (NYSE: IBM) ended Friday’s session modestly higher and stayed steady in extended trading after the bell on December 19, 2025—a “triple witching” day that can amplify volume and short-term noise across the market. IBM closed at $300.98 after trading in a wide intraday range, and the stock was around $301.51 in after-hours trading later in the evening, according to real-time quote data. StockAnalysis+1 Because the U.S. stock market is closed on Saturday, the next regular NYSE session will be Monday, Dec. 22 (with a holiday-shortened week ahead). NYSE+1 Below is what mattered for IBM after
20 December 2025
Uber Stock (UBER) After Hours: What to Know After the Dec. 19, 2025 Close Ahead of the Next Market Open

Uber Stock (UBER) After Hours: What to Know After the Dec. 19, 2025 Close Ahead of the Next Market Open

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) finished Friday, December 19, 2025, near the psychologically important $80 level and showed only modest movement in after-hours trading—yet the headlines and analyst debate around robotaxis, AI, and valuation are keeping the stock in the spotlight going into the next U.S. trading session. Before diving in, one calendar note matters: U.S. markets are closed on Saturday and Sunday, so “tomorrow” (Dec. 20) won’t have a regular open. The next regular U.S. stock market open is Monday, December 22, 2025 (9:30 a.m. ET). And with the holidays approaching, Christmas Eve (Dec. 24, 2025) is an early
20 December 2025
Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD) Stock After Hours Dec. 19, 2025: BioMarin’s $14.50 Cash Buyout and What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD) Stock After Hours Dec. 19, 2025: BioMarin’s $14.50 Cash Buyout and What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOLD) ended Friday’s session (December 19, 2025) in a very different place than it started: the stock re-priced into “deal mode” after BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ: BMRN) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Amicus in an all-cash transaction valued at roughly $4.8 billion. BioMarin Investors+2Reuters+2 With U.S. markets closed on the weekend, the “tomorrow open” investors are thinking about is really the next trading session on Monday, December 22, 2025—and the key question isn’t “growth vs. pipeline” anymore. It’s deal probability vs. deal timeline (and whether a rival bid emerges). SEC+1 What happened to Amicus Therapeutics stock
20 December 2025
Hecla Mining (HL) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 19, 2025: After-Hours Action, Fresh Insider Sales, Silver Tailwinds, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Hecla Mining (HL) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 19, 2025: After-Hours Action, Fresh Insider Sales, Silver Tailwinds, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) ended Friday, December 19, 2025, with traders still focused on one big theme: silver’s historic 2025 surge and what that means for a U.S.-listed silver-heavy producer heading into the next session. HL closed at $19.67, up about 3.4% on the day, after trading in a wide range that included a push above $20.5 and a new intraday 52‑week high near $20.57. Volume also stood out, landing near ~140 million shares—a massive spike versus typical daily activity. Yahoo Finance+1 In after-hours trading, HL was indicated around $19.77—roughly 0.5% above the regular-session close—though extended-hours pricing can move
20 December 2025
Philip Morris International (PM) Stock After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Philip Morris International (PM) Stock After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) finished Friday’s session (December 19, 2025) slightly lower, then ticked higher in after-hours trading as investors digested a busy late-December news mix: regulatory headlines touching smoke-free nicotine products, an analyst price-target tweak, and fresh institutional-position disclosures. Below is a detailed look at PM stock after the bell on Dec. 19, 2025, plus the key developments and watch-items to have on your radar before the next U.S. stock-market open (Monday, Dec. 22, 2025). PM stock price after the bell: close, after-hours move, and trading range Regular session (Friday, Dec. 19, 2025): After-hours (as of 5:49
20 December 2025

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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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