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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.

Cipher Mining (CIFR) Stock Today: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook for December 17, 2025

Cipher Mining (CIFR) Stock Today: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook for December 17, 2025

December 17, 2025 — Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: CIFR) is back in focus as traders balance two competing narratives: near-term volatility tied to Bitcoin and broader “risk-on/risk-off” sentiment, versus a rapidly expanding pipeline of AI/HPC data-center contracts that management and many analysts believe could reshape the company’s revenue profile over the next several years. In early Wednesday trading, CIFR gapped higher at the open after closing at $14.99 and opening at $15.66, with shares changing hands near the mid‑$15 range and millions of shares traded. MarketBeat+1 What’s driving CIFR stock on Dec. 17, 2025 1) A sharp swing week for
17 December 2025
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Dell Technologies (DELL) Stock Today: Price Hikes, AI Server Momentum, and a Reported Dataloop Deal Shape the Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Dell Technologies (DELL) Stock Today: Price Hikes, AI Server Momentum, and a Reported Dataloop Deal Shape the Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Dell Technologies Inc. stock (NYSE: DELL) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh set of catalysts tied to the AI infrastructure boom—and its real-world side effects across PCs, components, and margins. After rising in the prior session, DELL shares traded lower today, with the move unfolding alongside two headline drivers: Dell’s commercial PC price increases that take effect today amid tightening memory supply, and a report that Dell is buying Israeli AI data-infrastructure startup Dataloop in an all-cash deal. Business Insider+1 At the same time, the longer-term narrative remains dominated by Dell’s
17 December 2025
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Arista Networks Stock (ANET) News Today: Fortinet AI Data Center Partnership, Morgan Stanley Target Cut, and Wall Street’s 2026 Forecasts

Arista Networks Stock (ANET) News Today: Fortinet AI Data Center Partnership, Morgan Stanley Target Cut, and Wall Street’s 2026 Forecasts

December 17, 2025 — Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE: ANET) is back in focus for investors on Wednesday as a mix of AI-infrastructure headlines, analyst updates, and technical commentary reshapes the near-term narrative around one of the market’s most closely watched data-center networking names. ANET shares were trading around $122 late Wednesday, down roughly 3% on the session, with the day’s range stretching from the low $121s to the high $127s. Below is what’s driving today’s coverage, what analysts are forecasting into 2026, and why Arista’s fundamentals—especially its AI networking ambitions—remain central to the bull-and-bear debate. ANET stock price today: what
17 December 2025
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Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock: Dec. 17, 2025 News, Forecasts and Analysis as NDAA Advances and Buyback Curbs Loom

Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock: Dec. 17, 2025 News, Forecasts and Analysis as NDAA Advances and Buyback Curbs Loom

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) stock traded lower on Wednesday, December 17, as investors weighed a rare mix of “big-picture” Washington headlines and company-specific program momentum. In late trading (as of 20:07 UTC), Lockheed Martin shares were at $472.91, down $4.15 (-0.87%) on the day after swinging between $462.66 and $476.89. While defense primes often move on contract wins and quarterly numbers, today’s tone was set by three catalysts: a fresh Wall Street downgrade, reports that the White House may try to rein in shareholder payouts at major contractors, and Congress moving a massive defense policy bill toward the President’s
17 December 2025
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Mondelez (MDLZ) Stock Update Dec. 17, 2025: Jefferies “Preferred Pick” Spotlight, Institutional Moves, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Risks

Mondelez (MDLZ) Stock Update Dec. 17, 2025: Jefferies “Preferred Pick” Spotlight, Institutional Moves, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Risks

Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ)—the global snacks company behind brands such as Oreo, Ritz, Cadbury, and Toblerone—traded lower on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors continued to weigh commodity-cost pressures, softer demand signals in some markets, and a steady drumbeat of analyst target revisions. As of 19:56 UTC (2:56 p.m. ET), MDLZ was at $53.625, down 0.64% on the day, after trading between $53.495 and $54.32. While there was no major company-issued breaking announcement on Dec. 17 itself, the day’s coverage clustered around two themes: (1) renewed attention from Wall Street strategy notes (notably Jefferies), and (2) fresh institution-by-institution positioning
17 December 2025
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Outperform Call, Jefferies $45 Target, and What Investors Are Watching in 2026

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Outperform Call, Jefferies $45 Target, and What Investors Are Watching in 2026

D‑Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as a fresh wave of Wall Street coverage collides with the sector’s defining feature: extreme volatility. After a strong rebound on Tuesday, QBTS pulled back in Wednesday’s session. As of 19:58 UTC (2:58 p.m. ET), shares were trading around $24.22, down about 5.1% on the day after opening near $26.29, with heavy volume and wide intraday swings. The selling pressure didn’t come from a single headline. Instead, it reflects a familiar pattern in high‑momentum “frontier tech” trades: new bullish analyst notes spark a rally, and
17 December 2025
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CRH PLC Stock News (Dec. 17, 2025): Buyback Update, New Aggregates Deal and S&P 500 Catalyst Keep CRH Shares in Focus

CRH PLC Stock News (Dec. 17, 2025): Buyback Update, New Aggregates Deal and S&P 500 Catalyst Keep CRH Shares in Focus

CRH plc (NYSE: CRH) was trading around $124 per share in Wednesday’s session, down about 2% on the day, as investors balanced company-specific updates against broader market moves. While the day’s price action was mixed, the news flow around CRH stock is anything but quiet. On Dec. 17, 2025, CRH published a fresh “Transaction in Own Shares” update tied to its ongoing repurchase plan, while the market continues to digest the company’s S&P 500 inclusion—now scheduled for next week—and its latest bolt-on acquisition in the U.S. aggregates market. Below is a detailed look at what’s driving attention to CRH shares
17 December 2025
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Honeywell (HON) Stock News & Forecast Today: Evercore’s $255 Target Puts 2026 Breakup Catalysts Back in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Honeywell (HON) Stock News & Forecast Today: Evercore’s $255 Target Puts 2026 Breakup Catalysts Back in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as fresh Wall Street commentary and a steady drumbeat of corporate transformation milestones shape the narrative around the industrial giant’s next phase. In afternoon New York trading, Honeywell stock hovered around $200–$201, up about 1% on the session, with an intraday range roughly between $198 and $202. While today’s move is modest, the underlying story is bigger: Honeywell is in the middle of a multi-year shift from diversified conglomerate to a set of more focused, standalone businesses—a change that analysts increasingly frame as a catalyst-rich
17 December 2025
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Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets on Dec. 17, 2025

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets on Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025 — Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) is having a mixed day on the tape: the stock is pulling back even as Wall Street continues to lift price targets and highlight the company as a prime beneficiary of AI-driven data growth and tight capacity in enterprise hard-disk drives. As of 19:50 UTC on Wednesday, Seagate shares were $276.81, down $11.32 (-3.93%) on the session, after trading as high as $296.12 and as low as $276.41. That intraday dip is notable because the news flow around Seagate has stayed bullish into today—especially on the analyst-forecast front—while the market
17 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News on Dec. 17, 2025: BlueBird 6 Launch Timeline Shifts Again, While Analyst Targets Lag the Rally

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News on Dec. 17, 2025: BlueBird 6 Launch Timeline Shifts Again, While Analyst Targets Lag the Rally

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) stock is sharply lower in Wednesday trading (December 17, 2025) as investors refocus on one core variable that has repeatedly moved the shares this year: the timing and execution risk around the company’s next-generation satellite rollout—starting with BlueBird 6. The pullback comes after a year of explosive momentum, leaving the market unusually sensitive to schedule slippage, insider activity, and near-term visibility. As of the latest market update available this afternoon, ASTS is trading around $62—down roughly 9% on the day—with an intraday range that underscores the stock’s high volatility. MarketBeat ASTS stock price action today:
17 December 2025
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Vistra Corp (VST) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Cut, “AI Power Trade” Volatility, and the Next Big PJM Catalyst

Vistra Corp (VST) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Cut, “AI Power Trade” Volatility, and the Next Big PJM Catalyst

Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as the stock trades lower after a fresh Wall Street price-target cut, while investors weigh a tug-of-war between near-term sentiment shifts and structural tailwinds tied to U.S. power demand and capacity market pricing. In early trading, Vistra shares opened around the low-$170s and fell into the mid-$160s, as coverage updates and sector-wide positioning pressured the “AI power” complex that has powered many utilities and independent power producers (IPPs) higher over the past year. MarketBeat+1 Below is what’s driving VST today, what analysts are forecasting, and the
17 December 2025
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Coherent Corp. Stock (COHR) Jumps on Morgan Stanley Price-Target Hike as New SEC Filings Spotlight Bain Share Overhang (Dec. 17, 2025)

Coherent Corp. Stock (COHR) Jumps on Morgan Stanley Price-Target Hike as New SEC Filings Spotlight Bain Share Overhang (Dec. 17, 2025)

Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025, as the stock outperformed in early trading following a fresh Wall Street price-target increase—while a pair of recent SEC filings adds new context for investors watching share supply, sponsor selling, and how the company is now reporting its fastest-growing business lines. SEC+3Nasdaq+3GuruFocus+3 In today’s market chatter, two narratives are colliding: Below is what matters in the latest Coherent stock news, forecasts, and analysis—grounded in what’s been filed and published as of 17.12.2025. What’s happening with COHR stock today Coherent shares were among notable gainers in early Wednesday
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

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, 12:58 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
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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