Khadija Saeed

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

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock News Today: Analyst Upgrades, Price Targets, Earnings Momentum, and the 2026 Semiconductor Equipment Outlook (Dec. 19, 2025)

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock News Today: Analyst Upgrades, Price Targets, Earnings Momentum, and the 2026 Semiconductor Equipment Outlook (Dec. 19, 2025)

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) is back in the market spotlight on December 19, 2025, as the semiconductor equipment maker trades around the $170 level and pushes into fresh highs—helped by a cluster of Wall Street price-target increases and a broader “AI-driven capex” narrative that’s lifting the chipmaking tool supply chain. MarketBeat+2Investing.com Canada+2 Lam is a critical supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services—especially in deposition and etch—used across leading-edge logic, DRAM, and 3D NAND manufacturing. That position matters more as AI accelerators, high-bandwidth memory, and advanced packaging drive “more steps per wafer,” where process intensity often translates into more
CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) Surges on DOE “Genesis Mission” Catalyst as Citi Reboots Coverage — Latest News, Forecasts, and Risks

CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) Surges on DOE “Genesis Mission” Catalyst as Citi Reboots Coverage — Latest News, Forecasts, and Risks

December 19, 2025 CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWV) is back in the market spotlight on December 19, 2025, after a sharp rebound that underscores just how headline-sensitive the AI infrastructure trade has become. Shares are jumping as investors react to two fresh catalysts: CoreWeave’s new role in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission, and a renewed (but risk-labeled) Buy stance from Citigroup. TipRanks+1 Below is a full, up-to-date breakdown of what’s moving CoreWeave stock today, what Wall Street is forecasting next, and what risks are still driving the bear case. CoreWeave stock price today: CRWV spikes as traders price in
Nike Stock (NKE) Slides After Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings: Tariffs, China Weakness, and Updated Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 19, 2025)

Nike Stock (NKE) Slides After Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings: Tariffs, China Weakness, and Updated Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 19, 2025)

Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) stock fell sharply on Friday, December 19, 2025, after the athleticwear giant posted fiscal second-quarter results that beat revenue and earnings expectations—but showed continued pressure on profit margins and another steep decline in Greater China sales. By late morning New York trading, Nike shares were around $60, down roughly 8% on the day, after touching an intraday low near $58. MarketBeat The selloff underscores what has become the central debate around Nike stock: whether the company’s multi-quarter turnaround under CEO Elliott Hill can overcome a difficult mix of tariff-driven cost inflation, promotion-heavy inventory cleanup, and stubborn
Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 19, 2025: ATM Fee Settlement, Stablecoin Expansion, and the 2026 Outlook

Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 19, 2025: ATM Fee Settlement, Stablecoin Expansion, and the 2026 Outlook

Dec. 19, 2025 — Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) stock is trading around $348 in late-morning U.S. hours, as investors weigh a fresh legal settlement headline against a steady drumbeat of product and infrastructure moves aimed at keeping Visa central to the future of digital payments. MarketBeat While Visa shares are not seeing an outsized move today, the news flow on December 19, 2025 is unusually dense for a mature mega-cap: a new ATM fee settlement with Mastercard, ongoing scrutiny over merchant swipe fees and debit competition, plus Visa’s push into stablecoin settlement and AI-driven “agentic commerce.” Visa+3Reuters+3Reuters+3 Below is a
Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C) News and Forecasts for December 19, 2025: Citi Hits Fresh High as Regulators Ease Pressure and Analysts Turn More Bullish

Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C) News and Forecasts for December 19, 2025: Citi Hits Fresh High as Regulators Ease Pressure and Analysts Turn More Bullish

Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) stock is extending a strong 2025 run into year-end, with investors focusing on two closely watched themes: regulatory “de-risking” and a turnaround narrative that Wall Street is increasingly willing to price in. As of Friday, December 19, Citi shares traded around $114.68, up about 1.6% on the day, after touching an intraday high near $114.94. Investors have also been reacting to reports that key U.S. regulators have lifted or closed certain supervisory actions, a signal—incremental but meaningful—that Citi’s multi-year controls overhaul is gaining credibility. Reuters+1 Below is a complete round-up of the major news, analyst forecasts,
Walmart Stock News (WMT) on Dec. 19, 2025: Analyst Targets Jump to $130 as Investors Weigh Legal Risks and 2026 Catalysts

Walmart Stock News (WMT) on Dec. 19, 2025: Analyst Targets Jump to $130 as Investors Weigh Legal Risks and 2026 Catalysts

Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) stock traded modestly lower on Friday, December 19, 2025, hovering around $114 as investors balanced fresh analyst target hikes against a busy slate of legal, regulatory, and policy headlines. The world’s largest retailer heads into the final stretch of the holiday season with Wall Street still largely constructive on the long-term story—but increasingly focused on whether the stock’s premium valuation is justified in 2026. MarketScreener+1 Walmart stock price today: WMT slips, but stays near highs As of intraday trading on Dec. 19, 2025, Walmart shares were about $114.23, down roughly 0.5% on the day. Market data
Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) Today: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for Google Shares on Dec. 19, 2025

Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) Today: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for Google Shares on Dec. 19, 2025

Alphabet Inc.’s Class C stock (NASDAQ: GOOG) is closing out the week in the spotlight as a fresh wave of AI- and cloud-driven headlines collides with the company’s ongoing regulatory overhang. From a new mega-scale cloud security partnership to renewed discussion around AI chips and the software ecosystem, investors are weighing whether Alphabet’s rally still has room to run—or whether rising spending and antitrust remedies will start to bite. Below is a full, up-to-date roundup of the most relevant Alphabet (GOOG) news, forecasts, and market analysis as of Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, with the context long-term investors typically care about:
AppLovin Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: APP) Today: Fresh Highs, New Forecasts, and What Wall Street Sees Next (Dec. 19, 2025)

AppLovin Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: APP) Today: Fresh Highs, New Forecasts, and What Wall Street Sees Next (Dec. 19, 2025)

AppLovin Corporation stock (NASDAQ: APP) is extending its 2025 momentum as investors weigh a mix of fresh forecasts, valuation debates, and the company’s unusually strong cash-generation profile for a mega-cap growth name. As of Dec. 19, 2025, APP was trading around $712 intraday after opening near $702, with the day’s range spanning roughly $698–$721. That keeps the stock within striking distance of its recent highs and builds on the prior session’s close near $694. The bigger picture: APP has become one of the market’s most closely watched AI-adtech stories—admired for execution and margins, questioned for valuation, and still actively contested
Intel Stock News Today: Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) at the Crossroads of Foundry Progress, Washington Scrutiny, and New Deal Rumors — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 19, 2025

Intel Stock News Today: Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) at the Crossroads of Foundry Progress, Washington Scrutiny, and New Deal Rumors — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 19, 2025

Intel Corporation stock (NASDAQ: INTC) is ending 2025 with a familiar mix of big promises and big questions. On one side: tangible foundry milestones and a manufacturing roadmap that could restore credibility after years of slips. On the other: intensifying political scrutiny, a deal-driven rally that some analysts call “too far, too fast,” and fresh headlines around acquisitions and partnerships that could reshape Intel’s AI trajectory. As of Friday, December 19, 2025, Intel shares were trading around $37.13, up about 2.3% during the session. In the broader market, U.S. stocks and semiconductors were also higher, with the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor
Lululemon Stock (NASDAQ: LULU) Today: Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Transition, Tariff Headwinds and 2026 Expansion Fuel Fresh Debate

Lululemon Stock (NASDAQ: LULU) Today: Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Transition, Tariff Headwinds and 2026 Expansion Fuel Fresh Debate

December 19, 2025 — lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) is back in the spotlight after a fast-moving mix of leadership news, activist-investor pressure, and fresh growth plans pushed the stock sharply higher this week—before a pullback on Friday as traders digested what the turnaround could really look like in 2026. After closing at $215.11 on Thursday (Dec. 18), LULU traded lower on Friday (Dec. 19), with intraday pricing around the low-$210s in available data, reflecting profit-taking following the week’s rally. Yahoo Finance+1 Below is what’s driving lululemon stock right now, what the company itself is forecasting, and how Wall Street
GE Vernova Stock (GEV) News and Forecast: Analyst Targets Rise After AI-Linked Volatility — December 19, 2025

GE Vernova Stock (GEV) News and Forecast: Analyst Targets Rise After AI-Linked Volatility — December 19, 2025

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 19, 2025, after a turbulent week that tested one of the market’s most crowded themes: AI-driven power demand. In Friday trading, GE Vernova stock was around $652.86, up about 2% at the time of reporting, as investors weighed fresh analyst commentary against headline-driven volatility tied to the AI infrastructure narrative. Below is what’s moving GE Vernova stock today, what Wall Street forecasts are signaling into 2026–2028, and which catalysts (and risks) matter most for readers tracking GEV for Google News and Discover. Why GE Vernova stock is
Robinhood Stock News Today (Dec. 19, 2025): HOOD Rises as Analysts Tout a Prediction-Markets “Supercycle” and WonderFi Deal Timeline Extends

Robinhood Stock News Today (Dec. 19, 2025): HOOD Rises as Analysts Tout a Prediction-Markets “Supercycle” and WonderFi Deal Timeline Extends

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) stock traded higher on Friday, December 19, 2025, as investors digested a fresh corporate update tied to Robinhood’s international crypto expansion and a steady drumbeat of bullish Wall Street commentary around the company’s fast-growing “prediction markets” business. As of 15:14 UTC on Dec. 19, Robinhood shares were at $121.16, up $4.00 (+3.41%) on the day, after trading between $118.23 and $121.43 with volume around 6.0 million shares. HOOD’s market capitalization at that time was approximately $127.2 billion. That move caps a week in which Robinhood has remained tightly linked to two narratives: (1) the industry-wide

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ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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