Khadija Saeed

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

Oklo Inc. Stock (NYSE: OKLO) News Today: Why OKLO Is Sliding on Dec. 17, 2025—Latest Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Oklo Inc. Stock (NYSE: OKLO) News Today: Why OKLO Is Sliding on Dec. 17, 2025—Latest Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) stock is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh technical milestone tied to plutonium-fueled reactor development against renewed pressure on the “AI energy trade” and ongoing dilution concerns. As of the latest available update today, OKLO traded at about $76.22, down roughly 8.7% from the prior close, after opening near $84.29 and swinging between an intraday high of $85.54 and low of $75.76 on heavy volume. Below is what’s driving the move, what the latest forecasts say, and the key catalysts—and risks—now shaping the Oklo stock narrative. What’s happening
General Mills Stock (NYSE: GIS) Jumps After Q2 FY2026 Earnings Beat: Outlook Reaffirmed, Analysts Map the Next Move

General Mills Stock (NYSE: GIS) Jumps After Q2 FY2026 Earnings Beat: Outlook Reaffirmed, Analysts Map the Next Move

General Mills, Inc. stock (NYSE: GIS) was higher on Wednesday, December 17, after the packaged-foods giant delivered a better-than-expected fiscal second quarter and reiterated its full-year outlook—an important signal for investors watching whether the company’s “remarkability” and pricing actions can restore sustainable volume growth without sacrificing too much profitability. Reuters+1 Shares traded around $48.52 during the session, up roughly 3% versus the prior close, after the company posted results that topped many Wall Street estimates even as year-over-year comparisons remained pressured by portfolio reshaping and investment spending. Barron’s What happened to General Mills stock today The day’s catalyst was General
American Airlines (AAL) Stock Today: Premium Overhaul Push, Loyalty Moves, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

American Airlines (AAL) Stock Today: Premium Overhaul Push, Loyalty Moves, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) stock was modestly lower in Wednesday trading as investors digested a fresh burst of “premium” news—and weighed what it means for margins, cash flow, and a turnaround that still has work to do. By mid-day/afternoon on Dec. 17, AAL was trading around $15.85–$15.87, down roughly 0.7%–0.9% on the session, after surging 4.31% on Tuesday (Dec. 16) amid heavy volume. Investing.com+2MarketBeat+2 AAL stock focus on Dec. 17: what’s driving the headlines 1) Reuters: American Airlines ramps up premium upgrades to catch Delta and United The biggest market-moving narrative today came from a Reuters report describing
Nu Holdings (NU) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nubank Shares Dip as Options Traders Turn Cautious and Institutions Reposition

Nu Holdings (NU) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nubank Shares Dip as Options Traders Turn Cautious and Institutions Reposition

December 17, 2025 — Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NU), the parent of Brazilian digital bank Nubank, traded lower Wednesday as investors digested a fresh wave of institutional-position updates and a new read on options-market sentiment—with Wall Street’s broader risk appetite also cooling. Reuters As of this afternoon, NU shares were down roughly 2% in U.S. trading, hovering in the mid-$15 range after opening above $16. StockAnalysis Below is what’s driving today’s conversation around Nu Holdings stock, what analysts are forecasting into 2026, and the catalysts investors are watching next. Nu Holdings stock price check: where NU trades on Dec. 17,
IonQ (IONQ) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Joins Jefferies With Fresh Coverage—Latest Headlines, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook

IonQ (IONQ) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Joins Jefferies With Fresh Coverage—Latest Headlines, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook

Updated: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025—this time not because of earnings, but because Wall Street is rapidly building out coverage of the “pure-play” quantum computing names. Wedbush initiated coverage on IonQ today with an Outperform rating and a $60 price target, one day after Jefferies initiated with a Buy and a much higher $100 target. Investing.com+2Investing.com+2 Despite those bullish headlines, IonQ stock is down sharply intraday. As of 19:16 UTC (mid-afternoon in New York), IONQ traded at $46.95, down about 5.48% on the day, after opening above $50
CrowdStrike Stock (CRWD) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Falcon AIDR AI Security Launch, Analyst Forecasts, Options Signals, and What’s Moving Shares

CrowdStrike Stock (CRWD) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Falcon AIDR AI Security Launch, Analyst Forecasts, Options Signals, and What’s Moving Shares

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors weigh fresh product momentum tied to enterprise AI security against a rich valuation and mixed near-term sentiment signals from options and institutional positioning. At the time of publication, CRWD shares were trading around $474.62, down about 2.85% on the day, after opening near $489.08 and touching an intraday high near $492.75 and a low around $473.67. What’s driving the conversation isn’t a single earnings headline (CrowdStrike last reported on Dec. 2), but a cluster of developments hitting the tape today—including coverage of a
Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) Today: Buyback Boom, Dividend Hike, Africa Expansion—and the Swipe-Fee Legal Risk Investors Are Watching

Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) Today: Buyback Boom, Dividend Hike, Africa Expansion—and the Swipe-Fee Legal Risk Investors Are Watching

December 17, 2025 — Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is closing out mid-December with a familiar mix of strengths and scrutiny: a powerful shareholder-return story (a new $14 billion repurchase authorization and a 14% dividend increase), steady business momentum tied to digital payments, and a renewed legal spotlight on U.S. “swipe fee” economics after major retailers urged a judge to block a proposed Visa/Mastercard settlement. Mastercard Investor Relations+1 In Wednesday’s trade (Dec. 17), MA was holding near the $567–$568 area, modestly higher on the session—resilient amid a broader market pullback driven by macro uncertainty and delayed U.S. data that left investors
Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Visa Expands USDC Settlement, Circle Signs New Asia Payments Deal, Analysts Refresh Forecasts

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Visa Expands USDC Settlement, Circle Signs New Asia Payments Deal, Analysts Refresh Forecasts

NEW YORK — December 17, 2025 — Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) is back in the spotlight after two major catalysts hit the tape in less than 24 hours: Visa’s launch of USDC settlement for U.S. institutions and Circle’s newly announced cross-border payments collaboration in Asia. Circle shares have traded actively Wednesday, reflecting a familiar pattern for the volatile post‑IPO crypto-fintech name: a sharp repricing on headline news, followed by fast profit-taking and re-positioning. As of the latest trade on Dec. 17, CRCL was $80.98, down $2.02 (-2.43%) on the day, after swinging between $79.89 and $85.66 with roughly
Jabil (JBL) Stock Swings After Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised FY2026 Outlook: AI Data Center Demand Takes Center Stage

Jabil (JBL) Stock Swings After Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised FY2026 Outlook: AI Data Center Demand Takes Center Stage

Dec. 17, 2025 — Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) became one of the most-watched industrial tech names on Wednesday after the electronics manufacturing services giant posted a fiscal first-quarter 2026 beat, lifted its full-year outlook, and pointed again to accelerating demand tied to AI-driven data center buildouts. Reuters+1 The early reaction was bullish: Reuters reported the shares were up more than 5.8% in premarket trading following the release. Reuters But trading turned volatile as the session progressed. Market data shows JBL opened sharply higher, touched a fresh intraday high, then gave back much of the move later in the day. Below
Bank of America Stock (BAC) News Today, Dec. 17, 2025: Activist Buzz, Fresh Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Bank of America Stock (BAC) News Today, Dec. 17, 2025: Activist Buzz, Fresh Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) is closing out 2025 near multi-year highs, with investors weighing a mix of upbeat Wall Street forecasts, sector momentum, and a new wave of “what if?” commentary around activism in big banks. On Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, BAC traded around the mid-$50s after opening near $55.20, with the stock fluctuating between roughly $54.50 and $55.56 intraday. markets.businessinsider.com Below is a full, publication-ready roundup of today’s key news, forecasts, and analyses dated 17.12.2025, plus what matters most for BAC holders heading into 2026. Bank of America stock price snapshot on Dec. 17, 2025 BAC’s trading
Synopsys Stock (SNPS) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Class-Action Headlines, Nvidia’s $2B Stake, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook

Synopsys Stock (SNPS) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Class-Action Headlines, Nvidia’s $2B Stake, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025, with investors weighing a fresh round of securities class-action reminders against a much bigger strategic narrative: the company’s post-Ansys transformation, new AI-accelerated engineering partnerships, and a 2026 outlook that management believes can deliver another record year. As of the latest available trading update on Dec. 17, SNPS traded around $457.90, down about 1.17% on the day, after opening near $465.31 and moving between roughly $455.98 and $474.32 intraday. Below is what’s driving Synopsys stock right now, what the latest forecasts are signaling, and what investors will likely
Spotify Stock (SPOT) News Today: Citizens Starts Coverage With $800 Target as Shares Slip; Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Spotify Stock (SPOT) News Today: Citizens Starts Coverage With $800 Target as Shares Slip; Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after Citizens JMP initiated coverage with a “Market Outperform” rating and a $800 price target—a fresh bullish call that briefly helped lift sentiment in early trading. TradingView+1 But by mid-day, the stock was trading lower, highlighting a familiar theme for Spotify investors in late 2025: strong long-term narratives around pricing power and platform expansion, mixed with near-term volatility tied to valuation, macro headlines, and execution risks. As of the latest quote captured Wednesday afternoon, SPOT traded around $564.85, down about 2.46% on the session. Spotify

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Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

7 February 2026
Carvana shares rose 5.21% Friday to $403.67, rebounding after recent volatility sparked by a short-seller report from Gotham City Research. The company denied allegations of overstated earnings and undisclosed ties to DriveTime. Carvana will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results after markets close on Feb. 18. The January U.S. CPI report is scheduled for Feb. 13.
Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Confluent shares closed at $30.57 Friday, 43 cents below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, ahead of key events next week. The company will report earnings Feb. 11 without a call or outlook, and shareholders vote on the merger Feb. 12. Confluent disclosed 17 demand letters and two lawsuits over proxy disclosures but denies wrongdoing. The IBM deal values Confluent at $11 billion.
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