Khadija Saeed

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

PepsiCo Stock (PEP) Today: Lawsuit Headlines, Elliott-Backed Turnaround, 2026 Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

PepsiCo Stock (PEP) Today: Lawsuit Headlines, Elliott-Backed Turnaround, 2026 Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) stock is in focus on December 16, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh legal headline involving Walmart, a company-wide push to sharpen growth and cut costs in 2026, and a leadership reshuffle designed to accelerate PepsiCo’s 2030 strategy. At the same time, Wall Street forecasts remain relatively cautious—leaning “Hold” overall—despite recent upgrades and raised price targets from several major firms. As of the latest trading update on Dec. 16, PepsiCo shares were around $150.65, down roughly 0.38% on the day. PepsiCo stock price today (Dec. 16, 2025): What investors are watching PEP is trading in a
16 December 2025
Sandisk (SNDK) Stock News Today: Price Action, Fresh Analysis, and Wall Street Forecasts on Dec. 16, 2025

Sandisk (SNDK) Stock News Today: Price Action, Fresh Analysis, and Wall Street Forecasts on Dec. 16, 2025

Sandisk Corporation (Nasdaq: SNDK) is back in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as investors weigh a sharp rebound in the shares against a market narrative that’s increasingly dominated by AI-driven data center buildouts, memory pricing, and the question of whether the storage rally is cyclical—or structural. As of the latest available intraday quote, Sandisk stock is trading around $209, up roughly 3.7% on the session, after swinging between the high-$190s and low-$200s earlier today. Below is a full roundup of today’s news, forecasts, and notable analyses tied to Sandisk stock—plus the key catalysts and risks investors are watching
16 December 2025
Nebius Group (NBIS) Stock Slides as AI “Neocloud” Volatility Returns: News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 16, 2025

Nebius Group (NBIS) Stock Slides as AI “Neocloud” Volatility Returns: News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 16, 2025

Nebius Group N.V. (NASDAQ: NBIS) shares were lower on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, extending a recent pullback that has split Wall Street into two camps: investors who see Nebius as a scarce, high-demand “AI infrastructure” winner, and skeptics who argue the stock’s fundamentals can’t yet justify the volatility and valuation. As of the latest trade Tuesday, NBIS was around $78.54, down about 3.2% on the day, with an intraday range of roughly $76.95 to $81.88 and volume near 9.5 million shares. That decline follows a sharp drop in the prior session: MarketBeat reported NBIS fell 7.5% on Monday to about
SoFi Stock (SOFI) News Today: $1.5B Share Offering Fallout, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

SoFi Stock (SOFI) News Today: $1.5B Share Offering Fallout, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is back in focus on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as investors weigh a December equity raise, fresh product rollouts, and a growing stack of mixed analyst calls heading into 2026. Shares traded around $26.16 in the latest data Tuesday, up about 1.3% from the prior close, after ranging between roughly $25.42 and $26.74 during the session. The stock remains about 20% below its $32.73 all-time high set on November 12, 2025, underscoring how quickly sentiment can swing in high-beta fintech names. TradingView Below is a detailed rundown of the key news, forecasts, and analyses circulating
16 December 2025
Home Depot Stock (NYSE: HD) Update on Dec. 16, 2025: Analyst Price Targets, 2026 Outlook, and the Headlines Moving Shares

Home Depot Stock (NYSE: HD) Update on Dec. 16, 2025: Analyst Price Targets, 2026 Outlook, and the Headlines Moving Shares

Home Depot, Inc. (The) stock (NYSE: HD) is back in focus on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh analyst price-target move, the company’s newly set preliminary fiscal 2026 outlook, and a cybersecurity headline that has kept risk watchers attentive. At midday, HD was trading in the mid-$350s, after a volatile stretch that began with management’s Investor and Analyst Conference last week and continued through a wave of analyst revisions. StockAnalysis+1 Below is a comprehensive roundup of today’s key HD stock news, current forecasts, and the most relevant analysis shaping sentiment on Dec. 16. Home Depot stock price
16 December 2025
Coca-Cola Stock (KO) News and Forecasts for Dec. 16, 2025: Analyst Targets, Dividend Outlook, and Key Catalysts

Coca-Cola Stock (KO) News and Forecasts for Dec. 16, 2025: Analyst Targets, Dividend Outlook, and Key Catalysts

Coca-Cola stock (NYSE: KO) is trading near $70.84 on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, down modestly on the session (about -0.18% as of the early afternoon timestamp shown by StockAnalysis). The day’s range has been tight—roughly $71.30 at the high and $70.54 at the low—reflecting the defensive, lower-volatility profile investors typically associate with the beverage giant. StockAnalysis While there’s no single “earnings-style” headline hitting today, KO is in the middle of several market narratives that matter for 2026 positioning: leadership transitions across consumer staples, continued focus on profitability via bottler refranchising, and the ever-present debate over whether Coca-Cola’s premium valuation is
16 December 2025
Amgen Stock (AMGN) News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: Dividend Boost, FDA Wins, Analyst Targets, and Key 2026 Catalysts

Amgen Stock (AMGN) News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: Dividend Boost, FDA Wins, Analyst Targets, and Key 2026 Catalysts

Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN) is in focus on December 16, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh dividend raise, recent regulatory momentum, and a pipeline narrative that stretches from cardiovascular outcomes to the high-stakes obesity race. As of Dec. 16, 2025 (18:00 UTC), Amgen shares traded around $324.36, slightly lower on the day, with an intraday range roughly between $323.05 and $326.03. While price action is calm, the story around AMGN is busy—especially for long-term investors looking for a blend of income, defensiveness, and late-stage catalysts. What’s driving Amgen stock on Dec. 16: dividends back in the spotlight A key theme
16 December 2025
AbbVie Stock (ABBV) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 16, 2025: BofA Trims Target as Pipeline Catalysts Stay in Focus

AbbVie Stock (ABBV) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 16, 2025: BofA Trims Target as Pipeline Catalysts Stay in Focus

AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) is trading lower on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after a strong run earlier in the quarter and a Monday close that kept the stock near the upper end of its 52‑week range. As of 17:54 UTC on Dec. 16, ABBV was at $222.44, down $5.01 (-2.20%) on the session, with an intraday range of $222.44 to $228.00. Today’s AbbVie coverage is being driven less by a single blockbuster headline and more by the familiar mix of Wall Street recalibration and pipeline expectations: Bank of America trimmed its price target, while fresh pipeline-focused analysis reiterated the thesis
Vertiv (VRT) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Why Shares Fell, What Analysts Forecast, and What to Watch Next

Vertiv (VRT) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Why Shares Fell, What Analysts Forecast, and What to Watch Next

Vertiv Holdings (often listed as Vertiv Holdings Co. / “Vertiv Holdings, LLC Class A” on market platforms) is ending 2025 with a very familiar investor debate: AI data-center infrastructure demand looks strong, but the stock’s valuation has become a lightning rod. Nasdaq+1 On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Vertiv shares closed around $158 after another volatile stretch. The stock’s day range was roughly $154.65–$162.47, and the session marked a ~2%+ decline on the day. StockAnalysis+1 That move follows a sharp pullback earlier in the month—including a nearly 10% drop on Dec. 12—as investors reacted to a prominent analyst downgrade, “index inclusion”
16 December 2025
KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock News Today: Cantor Upgrade, Jefferies $1,500 Target and AI Chip-Equipment Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock News Today: Cantor Upgrade, Jefferies $1,500 Target and AI Chip-Equipment Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

KLA Corporation stock (NASDAQ: KLAC) is back in the spotlight on December 16, 2025, as a fresh wave of bullish analyst calls collides with new industry forecasts that point to a multi-year upcycle in chipmaking equipment—one that’s increasingly tied to AI-driven demand. KLAC traded around $1,224 in the latest available session check on Tuesday, keeping the stock close to recent highs after a strong move earlier this week following a high-profile Wall Street upgrade (and while investors digest an insider filing that’s drawing attention, even if it’s routine in nature). Below is what’s moving KLA stock today, what analysts are
16 December 2025
Disney Stock (DIS) News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: OpenAI Warrant Details, Meta Quest Streaming Expansion, and an “Avatar” Lawsuit in Focus

Disney Stock (DIS) News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: OpenAI Warrant Details, Meta Quest Streaming Expansion, and an “Avatar” Lawsuit in Focus

Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) shares traded higher on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as investors weighed a fast-evolving mix of catalysts: fresh reporting on the structure of Disney’s headline-grabbing OpenAI partnership, a new distribution win that puts Disney+ directly onto Meta’s Quest VR headsets, and a legal flare-up tied to James Cameron’s “Avatar” franchise. Below is a complete, publication-ready breakdown of the key Disney stock news, the most-cited forecasts and analyst targets circulating today, and what investors are likely to watch next. Disney stock price action on Dec. 16, 2025 Disney shares were up roughly 1% in U.S. trading Tuesday,
Lumentum (LITE) Stock News Today: BofA Raises Price Target to $375 as AI Photonics Boom Keeps Shares Volatile

Lumentum (LITE) Stock News Today: BofA Raises Price Target to $375 as AI Photonics Boom Keeps Shares Volatile

Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LITE) is back in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as a fresh wave of analyst commentary and valuation debate collides with sharp intraday swings in the share price. As of the latest trade update, Lumentum stock is at $318.60, down $16.09 (-4.81%) on the day, after trading between $310.31 and $338.00. The pullback doesn’t erase what’s been a powerful run tied to one dominant theme: AI-driven data center expansion is pushing the networking stack toward photonics, and Lumentum sells core optical components that sit right in the middle of that shift. Below is a
16 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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