Khadija Saeed

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

Apple Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): AAPL Closes Higher, Dips in Extended Trading — Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Apple Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): AAPL Closes Higher, Dips in Extended Trading — Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) finished Friday’s session modestly higher, then slipped in after-hours trading as investors headed into a holiday-shortened week where liquidity, options positioning, and headline risk can all loom larger than usual. At the 4:00 p.m. ET close, Apple stock ended at $273.67, up 0.54% on the day. In extended-hours trading, AAPL was $272.71 at 5:24 p.m. ET, down about 0.35% from the regular-session close. StockAnalysis One important timing note: Dec. 19, 2025 is a Friday. U.S. markets are closed Saturday and Sunday, so the next regular market open is Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. The “tomorrow” setup is
Tesla Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): TSLA Closes Near $481 as Musk Pay Ruling, California DMV Pressure, and New Analyst Targets Shape Monday’s Setup

Tesla Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): TSLA Closes Near $481 as Musk Pay Ruling, California DMV Pressure, and New Analyst Targets Shape Monday’s Setup

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) finished Friday’s session lower, but the story after the bell is less about a single candle on the chart and more about the pile-up of catalysts investors will be digesting into the next trading day. TSLA closed at $481.20, down 0.45%, after swinging between roughly $474.72 and $490.49 in a high-volume session. StockAnalysis+1In the after-hours session, Tesla was indicated modestly higher around $482.52, a small uptick of about $1.32 (+0.27%) from the official close—though extended-hours pricing can change quickly on thin liquidity, especially on a Friday night. MarketScreener And because Dec. 19 is a Friday, the
Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Analyst Targets Jump, AI Concerns Linger — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Analyst Targets Jump, AI Concerns Linger — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) ended Friday, December 19, 2025, with a strong regular-session gain and only modest movement in extended trading. The key story for Broadcom stock after the bell isn’t an earnings release or a surprise corporate announcement—it’s a combination of a tech-led rebound, heavy options-expiration flows, and fresh Wall Street price-target changes that reframed the week’s sharp selloff as a potential overreaction. One important calendar note up front: U.S. stock markets are closed Saturday (Dec. 20) and Sunday (Dec. 21). The next regular session is Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. Broadcom stock price recap: close, range, volume, and after-hours
NVIDIA Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): NVDA Jumps on China H200 Export Review, Intel Deal Clearance, and Fresh Price Targets—What to Know Before the Next Market Open

NVIDIA Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 19, 2025): NVDA Jumps on China H200 Export Review, Intel Deal Clearance, and Fresh Price Targets—What to Know Before the Next Market Open

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) ended Friday, December 19, 2025, with a strong rebound that put the AI bellwether back in the spotlight heading into the final holiday stretch of the year. Shares surged during the regular session and then steadied after the closing bell as investors digested a fast-moving mix of Washington policy headlines, regulatory developments tied to Intel, and a wave of bullish analyst commentary. One important calendar note: U.S. stock markets are closed on Saturday (Dec. 20) and Sunday (Dec. 21). The next regular session begins Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. ET. NVDA after-hours check: where
Silver Price Today at 4:49 PM ET (19 Dec 2025): XAG/USD Near $67 as Record Rally Extends on Rate-Cut Bets and Tight Supply

Silver Price Today at 4:49 PM ET (19 Dec 2025): XAG/USD Near $67 as Record Rally Extends on Rate-Cut Bets and Tight Supply

Silver prices are closing out the week with fresh record momentum. Around 4:49 PM ET on Friday, December 19, 2025, spot silver (XAG/USD) was trading around the $67-per-ounce zone, with widely followed retail and market feeds showing quotes roughly in the $67.1–$67.4/oz range in late New York trading. Investing.com+1 That late-session strength follows a day in which Reuters reported spot silver up 2.6% near $67.14/oz, after touching a new record high around $67.45/oz. Silver is now up about 8.4% on the week and roughly 132% year-to-date, decisively outperforming gold in 2025’s precious-metals surge. Reuters Silver price today (4:49 PM ET):
Gold Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025, 4:48 PM ET): Spot Gold Near $4,338 as Fed-Cut Bets Clash With a Firmer Dollar; 2026 Forecasts Point to $4,450–$5,000

Gold Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025, 4:48 PM ET): Spot Gold Near $4,338 as Fed-Cut Bets Clash With a Firmer Dollar; 2026 Forecasts Point to $4,450–$5,000

Gold prices are holding near record territory on Friday, December 19, 2025, as traders weigh a softer U.S. inflation print and rising expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts against a U.S. dollar that remains stubbornly firm. At 4:48 p.m. New York time (UTC-05:00), spot gold was $4,338.20 per ounce, with 24K gold around $139.48 per gram. Gold Price Z While today’s move looks modest on the surface, it lands in the middle of a much bigger story: gold has already delivered a blockbuster 2025 performance, and the market is now debating whether the rally can extend into 2026—or whether prices
Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 19, 2025): AI Stocks Lift Wall Street, Europe Closes at a Record, BOJ Hike Hits the Yen

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 19, 2025): AI Stocks Lift Wall Street, Europe Closes at a Record, BOJ Hike Hits the Yen

Updated: 21:47 UTC on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 (4:47 p.m. on the U.S. East Coast) Global stock markets finished Friday on a firmer footing as investors leaned back into technology and artificial-intelligence shares, shrugged off a week of heavy central-bank headlines, and looked past lingering uncertainty around economic data disrupted by the U.S. government shutdown. In the U.S., the S&P 500 ended up 0.9% at 6,834.50, the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.3% to 23,307.62, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4% to 48,134.89. In Europe, the STOXX 600 added 0.37% to 587.50, marking a record closing high, while Asian equities
Dow Jones Today (Dec. 19, 2025): DJIA Closes Higher Near 48,135 as AI Rebound, TikTok Deal Buzz and Triple-Witching Volume Drive Wall Street

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 19, 2025): DJIA Closes Higher Near 48,135 as AI Rebound, TikTok Deal Buzz and Triple-Witching Volume Drive Wall Street

As of 4:45 p.m. ET on Friday, December 19, 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) finished the session up 183.04 points (0.38%) at 48,134.89, ending a rocky week’s final day on an upbeat note even as pockets of consumer-related weakness kept traders selective. Reuters+2MarketWatch+2 The Dow’s gains came alongside a broad risk-on move across U.S. equities: the S&P 500 ended at 6,834.50 (+0.88%) and the Nasdaq Composite closed at 23,307.62 (+1.31%), led by renewed strength in large-cap tech and AI-linked names. Reuters Below is what moved the Dow today, what analysts highlighted about “triple witching” flows, and what major
Chipotle Stock (CMG) News on Dec. 19, 2025: High‑Protein Menu, Buybacks, and Wall Street Forecasts Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Chipotle Stock (CMG) News on Dec. 19, 2025: High‑Protein Menu, Buybacks, and Wall Street Forecasts Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is closing out 2025 with its stock back in the spotlight as the fast-casual giant tries to reignite traffic, defend margins, and keep investors focused on long-term expansion. On Friday, December 19, 2025, CMG traded around $37.82 with a market cap of roughly $52.5 billion and a trailing P/E near 34, reflecting a market still willing to pay a premium for Chipotle’s brand and unit-growth engine—despite a tougher demand backdrop. The day’s CMG coverage spans three themes that matter to shareholders: menu innovation (a new high-protein lineup), capital returns (a newly expanded buyback pool),
Analog Devices Stock (NASDAQ: ADI) News and Forecasts for Dec. 19, 2025: Price Targets Rise as AI Infrastructure and Industrial Demand Rebound

Analog Devices Stock (NASDAQ: ADI) News and Forecasts for Dec. 19, 2025: Price Targets Rise as AI Infrastructure and Industrial Demand Rebound

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) stock is back in focus on December 19, 2025, as Wall Street continues to recalibrate expectations after the company’s strong fiscal Q4 print and upbeat fiscal 2026 outlook—while fresh analyst notes and new headlines add fuel to the debate over how much upside remains at current levels. As of Friday trading, ADI shares were around $275.88 (intraday range: roughly $273.99–$278.38), placing the stock within striking distance of recent highs and keeping it on many “large-cap semis for 2026” lists. Below is a complete, publication-ready roundup of the current ADI stock news, forecasts, and analyses as
Boeing Stock Jumps on JPMorgan Price Target Hike: BA News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Next on Dec. 19, 2025

Boeing Stock Jumps on JPMorgan Price Target Hike: BA News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Next on Dec. 19, 2025

Boeing stock (NYSE: BA) climbed sharply on Friday, December 19, 2025, as investors reacted to a fresh Wall Street bullish call and a broader risk-on tone across U.S. equities. By the end of the session, Boeing shares were around $215, after opening near $209.76 and trading as high as $215.98, with volume a little above 6 million shares. Yahoo Finance The move mattered beyond Boeing holders: BA was one of the stocks helping lift the price-weighted Dow Jones Industrial Average, alongside other large gainers. MarketWatch Below is a full roundup of the BA-specific news and market drivers surfacing on 19.12.2025,
Pfizer Stock (PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Analyst Price Targets, Dividend Outlook and Key Catalysts on Dec. 19, 2025

Pfizer Stock (PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Analyst Price Targets, Dividend Outlook and Key Catalysts on Dec. 19, 2025

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) is ending the week with investors weighing a cautious 2026 outlook against fresh pipeline momentum and a fast-moving U.S. drug-pricing policy backdrop. As of the latest available quote on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, Pfizer shares traded around $25.37, up about 1.3% on the day, with an intraday range of roughly $24.99 to $25.52 and volume near 43.5 million shares. Below is what’s driving Pfizer stock right now, what management and analysts are forecasting, and what catalysts investors are watching into 2026. Pfizer stock price action on Dec. 19, 2025: why PFE is in focus Pfizer’s share

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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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