Khadija Saeed

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

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock: This Week’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock: This Week’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 (U.S. market close) Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX) finished Friday at $452.04, extending a late-week rebound after a choppy start to the week. The stock’s intraday range on Friday stretched from $442.94 to $455.99 on volume of about 1.62 million shares, as biotech investors weighed fresh pipeline headlines, Wall Street price-target moves, and a shifting macro backdrop following the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision. MarketWatch+1 Below is a detailed, publication-ready breakdown of all notable VRTX news from the past several days, the latest analyst forecasts, and what could matter most for next week’s trading. VRTX stock
Parker-Hannifin (PH) Stock: Deal-Financing Update, This Week’s New Highs, and the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Parker-Hannifin (PH) Stock: Deal-Financing Update, This Week’s New Highs, and the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: December 12, 2025 (U.S. market close) Parker-Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH) wrapped up a volatile week still sitting near fresh highs after a rapid run-up earlier in the week. Shares closed Friday at $884.87, down 1.59% on the day, after setting a new 52-week high of $901.31 on Dec. 11. Trading volume on Dec. 12 came in below the stock’s 50-day average, suggesting a bout of profit-taking rather than a broad rush for the exits. MarketWatch The main “bigger picture” narrative behind Parker-Hannifin stock remains unchanged: strong operating momentum (especially in aerospace), a raised fiscal-year outlook, and a major portfolio
13 December 2025
Brookfield Corporation BN stock forecast and outlook: this week’s moves, latest news and week-ahead catalysts, updated Dec 12, 2025

Brookfield Corporation BN stock forecast and outlook: this week’s moves, latest news and week-ahead catalysts, updated Dec 12, 2025

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025 (market close)Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN) ended the week in the mid‑$40s in the U.S., navigating a mix of rate-sensitive market swings and company-specific headlines spanning refinancing moves, AI‑infrastructure ambition, and ongoing global deal activity across the Brookfield ecosystem. BN stock recap for the week ending Dec 12, 2025 Brookfield Corporation shares closed $45.66 on Friday, Dec. 12. StockAnalysis+1Using the week’s daily closes, BN finished down about 1.68% from Monday’s close (Dec. 8) and down about 2.25% versus the prior Friday close (Dec. 5). StockAnalysis How the week traded (NYSE close): BN’s weekly high
13 December 2025
Southern Copper (SCCO) Stock This Week: Record-High Copper, Analyst Targets, and the Week-Ahead Setup (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Southern Copper (SCCO) Stock This Week: Record-High Copper, Analyst Targets, and the Week-Ahead Setup (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE: SCCO) closed Friday at $142.41, down 3.54% on the day after a sharp reversal that saw shares trade between $141.84 and $149.75. Wall Street Journal+1 That volatility is happening for a simple reason: SCCO is moving with copper at the margin, and copper has been anything but calm. The metal pushed toward fresh records near $12,000/ton this week, supported by supply disruptions, policy uncertainty around U.S. tariffs, and a market increasingly focused on the multi-year demand story tied to electrification and AI-related power buildouts. Reuters Below is a full roundup of the key Southern Copper headlines
13 December 2025
ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock: This Week’s Moves, Fresh Alaska Lawsuit News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock: This Week’s Moves, Fresh Alaska Lawsuit News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

(SEO): ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) stock finished a volatile week as oil prices slid and legal headlines hit Alaska operations. Here’s the latest COP stock news, Wall Street forecasts, and what to watch next week. ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) closed Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at $95.54 after a choppy week for energy stocks, with investors balancing falling crude prices, new legal developments in Alaska, and a flurry of analyst price-target updates. While COP’s longer-term thesis still leans on scale, shareholder returns, and a deep project queue (including Alaska’s Willow and multiple LNG positions), the near-term tape is being driven by a familiar
13 December 2025
Chubb (CB) Stock Climbs to a New 52-Week High as AIG Deal Chatter Sparks Volatility — Weekly Recap, Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Chubb (CB) Stock Climbs to a New 52-Week High as AIG Deal Chatter Sparks Volatility — Weekly Recap, Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) closed Friday at $308.47, notching a fresh 52-week high and extending a late-week rally that has been fueled by M&A speculation involving AIG, a steady drumbeat of bullish analyst notes, and a renewed focus on Chubb’s capital-return story. MarketWatch+1 While the headline tape has been noisy, the bigger narrative for many investors remains familiar: Chubb’s reputation for disciplined underwriting, a large and conservatively managed investment portfolio, and a long-standing preference for returning capital through dividends and buybacks. Reuters+2Q4 Capital Developer+2 Chubb stock today: where CB finished on Dec. 12 Even on a down day for major
13 December 2025
KKR Stock (NYSE: KKR) Update: This Week’s Rally, Today’s Pullback, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

KKR Stock (NYSE: KKR) Update: This Week’s Rally, Today’s Pullback, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: December 12, 2025KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) wrapped up a volatile but ultimately positive week for shareholders, finishing Friday with a sharp pullback that snapped a powerful multi-day rally. The move comes as investors digest a rush of company headlines—from a major European telecom exit update to fresh Wall Street coverage and more AI- and infrastructure-linked deal flow—against the backdrop of the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut and a data-heavy week ahead. KKR stock today: rally stalls, but the week remains strong KKR shares fell 4.32% on Friday, Dec. 12, closing at $136.60, ending an eight-day winning streak
13 December 2025
Honeywell (HON) Stock Forecast: This Week’s Move, Fresh Company News, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Honeywell (HON) Stock Forecast: This Week’s Move, Fresh Company News, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025 (U.S. market close) StockAnalysisCompany: Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) Honeywell stock closed Friday, Dec. 12 at $193.66, slipping 0.10% on the day as U.S. equities finished broadly lower. StockAnalysis+1For the week, HON ended modestly higher: it rose from $191.99 (close on Dec. 8) to $193.66 (close on Dec. 12)—a gain of about 0.9%. StockAnalysis That relatively steady week masks a busy backdrop for investors: Honeywell released multiple company updates in the past several days—from new “smart venue” building automation wins to board changes—while the macro picture shifted after the Federal Reserve’s Dec. 9–10 meeting and
13 December 2025
Prologis Stock (PLD) Outlook: Fed Rate Cut, Dividend, Debt Redemption and Analyst Forecasts for the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Prologis Stock (PLD) Outlook: Fed Rate Cut, Dividend, Debt Redemption and Analyst Forecasts for the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD) closed Friday, Dec. 12 at $130.18 (down 0.29% on the day), after trading between $129.81 and $131.70. After-hours trading showed $131.21 in delayed data. MarketWatch+1 Heading into next week, PLD investors are weighing three major forces at once: (1) company-specific headlines including a new quarterly dividend and a debt redemption, (2) a fresh Federal Reserve rate cut that could support REIT valuations but comes with “pause” messaging, and (3) a heavy slate of delayed U.S. economic data that could move Treasury yields—the key macro lever for real estate stocks. Below is what happened this week and
13 December 2025
Lowe’s Stock (LOW) This Week: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Shares Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Lowe’s Stock (LOW) This Week: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Shares Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) finished the week ending Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at $247.29. StockAnalysis+1While the week’s net move was modest, the stock saw noticeable swings as investors balanced company-specific developments—especially Lowe’s push deeper into the Pro/homebuilder channel—with a market narrative increasingly driven by delayed U.S. economic data releases and interest-rate expectations. Reuters+1 Below is a detailed, publication-ready round-up of this week’s LOW stock action, the most relevant recent Lowe’s news, analyst forecasts, and the week-ahead catalysts that could influence the stock. LOW stock price recap: How Lowe’s traded this week Closing price (Dec. 12):$247.29 StockAnalysis+1This week’s trading range
13 December 2025
Stryker (SYK) Stock This Week: Dividend Hike, New COO, FDA Recall Watchlist — Outlook for the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Stryker (SYK) Stock This Week: Dividend Hike, New COO, FDA Recall Watchlist — Outlook for the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Stryker Corporation (NYSE: SYK) closed Friday, December 12, 2025, at $354.09, finishing the session up 0.32% and stabilizing after a choppy stretch that began with a sharp selloff early in the week. Investing.com+1 Stryker is a global medical technology company spanning MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics, with products used across a wide range of procedures worldwide. Stryker Investors Below is a detailed, publication-ready breakdown of what moved Stryker stock this week, the fresh headlines investors are watching, and the catalysts that could matter next week. Stryker stock performance recap (week ending Dec. 12, 2025) After closing the prior week (Dec. 5)
13 December 2025
Deere & Company (DE) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Week-Ahead Catalysts (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Deere & Company (DE) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Week-Ahead Catalysts (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Deere & Company (NYSE: DE)—best known as John Deere—wrapped up the week ending Friday, December 12, 2025 with a notable rebound after an Investor Day selloff, as markets digested fresh long-term targets, renewed tariff worries, and a shifting interest-rate backdrop. DE stock closed at $484.80 on Dec. 12, finishing the week higher even as investors continue to debate a familiar tension: Deere’s ambitious “Smart Industrial” technology roadmap versus near-term pressure from a down farm cycle, soft equipment demand, and tariff-driven margin headwinds. StockAnalysis+1 Deere stock this week: price action and what it signaled Weekly close: $484.80 (Fri., Dec. 12) NasdaqTrading-week
13 December 2025

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Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Bradesco’s preferred shares fell 2.55% to 20.61 reais Friday after the bank issued 2026 guidance pointing to slower growth in some areas. Fourth-quarter recurring net income rose 20.6% to 6.5 billion reais, with 2025 ROAE at 15.2%. The Ibovespa closed up 0.45%. Bradesco ADRs ended down 0.5% at $3.98 in New York.
Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
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