Khadija Saeed

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

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Jumps as Paramount Gatecrashes Netflix Deal: What to Know Before the Market Opens December 9, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Jumps as Paramount Gatecrashes Netflix Deal: What to Know Before the Market Opens December 9, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A common stock (NASDAQ: WBD) goes into Tuesday’s U.S. session at the center of one of the biggest media takeover battles in decades — and traders are treating it less like a traditional media turnaround story and more like a live‑fire merger‑arbitrage trade. On Monday, December 8, WBD shares climbed 4.4% to close at $27.23, extending a powerful rally sparked first by Netflix’s agreement to acquire the company’s studio and streaming assets and then by Paramount Skydance’s new $30‑per‑share all‑cash hostile bid for the entire company. Reuters+1 Here’s how the stock traded after the bell
Micron Technology (MU) Surges After the Bell on December 8, 2025: AI Memory Boom, Price Target Hikes and What to Watch Before the December 9 Open

Micron Technology (MU) Surges After the Bell on December 8, 2025: AI Memory Boom, Price Target Hikes and What to Watch Before the December 9 Open

Published: December 9, 2025 – For informational purposes only; not investment advice. Micron rallies into the close — and keeps climbing after hours Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) extended its powerful 2025 rally on Monday, December 8, as Wall Street doubled down on the AI-memory story driving the stock. MarketWatch highlighted that Micron “outperformed competitors on a strong trading day”, even as major indices struggled, underscoring how the AI-memory theme is overshadowing broader market jitters. MarketWatch With futures pointing to another volatile day, here’s what drove Monday’s move — and what investors should know heading into the December 9, 2025
Palantir (PLTR) After-Hours on December 8, 2025: AI Deals, Insider Selling and Forecasts to Watch Before the December 9 Open

Palantir (PLTR) After-Hours on December 8, 2025: AI Deals, Insider Selling and Forecasts to Watch Before the December 9 Open

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) ended Monday’s session with only a small price move, but under the surface the story is anything but quiet. After the bell on December 8, 2025, traders are weighing blockbuster AI growth, rich new partnerships, aggressive insider selling and sharply divided forecasts as they position for the December 9 market open. Below is a concise, Google‑News‑ready wrap of what happened to Palantir stock after the bell on Dec. 8 and what investors should know before trading resumes on Tuesday. 1. PLTR price action on December 8, 2025 – regular session and after hours Regular session
AMD Stock After Hours on December 8, 2025: AI Deals, China Tax and Fed Week Risks Before the December 9 Open

AMD Stock After Hours on December 8, 2025: AI Deals, China Tax and Fed Week Risks Before the December 9 Open

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) heads into Tuesday’s session sitting right at the crossroads of three big stories: the AI infrastructure boom, a fast‑evolving U.S.–China export regime, and a critical Federal Reserve meeting that could jolt richly valued tech stocks. As of Monday’s close on December 8, 2025, AMD shares traded in a tight range between roughly $218 and $224 and finished the regular session around $221, up about 1.4% on the day on close to 30 million shares changing hands.StockAnalysis+1 In early after‑hours trading, the stock ticked higher toward the mid‑$220s, with one major quote provider showing trades
Carvana (CVNA) Soars on S&P 500 News: What Investors Need to Know After the Bell on December 8, 2025 – Before the Market Opens on December 9

Carvana (CVNA) Soars on S&P 500 News: What Investors Need to Know After the Bell on December 8, 2025 – Before the Market Opens on December 9

Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) just wrapped up one of the biggest trading days in its history, and the story isn’t over yet. After Monday’s closing bell on December 8, 2025, the online used‑car retailer is trading near record highs as Wall Street digests its upcoming inclusion in the S&P 500 and a wave of fresh analyst upgrades. With another U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut widely expected this week, Carvana has become one of the purest momentum plays in the market – but also one of its most controversial. Reuters+2Benzinga+2 Here’s a deep dive into where Carvana stock stands after the
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Meta Platforms (META) After Hours on December 8, 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the December 9 Open

Meta Platforms (META) After Hours on December 8, 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the December 9 Open

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) closed Monday, December 8, 2025, just under the $670 mark after a strong multi-day rally, as investors weighed fresh news on metaverse budget cuts, an expanding AI hardware push, new European regulatory decisions, and an approaching ex‑dividend date. StockAnalysis+1 Below is a detailed, SEO-friendly wrap-up of where Meta stock stands after the bell and the key catalysts to watch before the U.S. stock market opens on Tuesday, December 9. Key Takeaways for META Before Tuesday’s Open How META Traded on December 8, 2025 After a big run fueled by news of deep metaverse spending cuts
8 December 2025
Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After Hours: AI Chip Shake-Up, Dividend Payout and What to Watch Before the December 9, 2025 Open

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After Hours: AI Chip Shake-Up, Dividend Payout and What to Watch Before the December 9, 2025 Open

Microsoft stock ended Monday, December 8, 2025 on a firmer footing, as investors weighed fresh AI chip headlines, an upcoming dividend payment, and a still‑bullish Wall Street outlook ahead of the next Fed decision. Here’s a complete, news‑driven look at where MSFT stands after the bell on Dec. 8 and what traders and investors should know before the market opens on Dec. 9, 2025. 1. How Microsoft Stock Traded on December 8, 2025 A solid green day, hovering just below resistance Real‑time and end‑of‑day data from several providers show Microsoft closing around $490–$491 per share on Monday, up roughly 1.5–1.6%
Apple Stock After Hours on December 8, 2025: Executive Shakeup Meets AI Optimism – What to Watch Before the December 9 Open

Apple Stock After Hours on December 8, 2025: Executive Shakeup Meets AI Optimism – What to Watch Before the December 9 Open

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) heads into Tuesday’s session balancing two powerful narratives: its biggest leadership shakeup in years and growing Wall Street conviction that 2026 will be Apple’s breakout year in artificial intelligence. On Monday, December 8, 2025, Apple shares slipped modestly, trading in the mid‑$270s and ending the regular session around $277 per share, roughly 0.5–0.7% lower on the day after moving between about $276 and $280.StockAnalysis+2markets.businessinsider.com+2 The stock remains only a few percent below record levels near $288–289 set last week.StockAnalysis+1 After the closing bell, after‑hours trading was calm, with Apple hovering just above its close in the
Netflix (NFLX) After Hours: Warner Bros Bidding War, Trump Comments and What to Know Before the December 9 Open

Netflix (NFLX) After Hours: Warner Bros Bidding War, Trump Comments and What to Know Before the December 9 Open

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) closed Monday, December 8, 2025 under heavy pressure as a dramatic bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery and fresh political scrutiny rattled investors. The stock slid again in regular trading and barely budged after the bell, setting up a high‑stakes open on Tuesday, December 9. Below is a full rundown of what happened to Netflix stock after the bell on December 8, the latest news and analyst forecasts, and the key things traders and long‑term investors should watch before the next U.S. session starts. 1. How Netflix Stock Looks After the December 8 Close Price action
Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Soars on Microsoft AI Chip Rumors: What to Know Before the Market Opens December 9, 2025

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Soars on Microsoft AI Chip Rumors: What to Know Before the Market Opens December 9, 2025

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) just wrapped one of its most closely watched sessions of 2025. On Monday, December 8, the AI and infrastructure software giant surged to a fresh record high above $407 before easing back to roughly the $400 mark, leaving the stock up close to 3% on the day even as the broader U.S. market slipped. Investing.com+2MarketBeat+2 The catalyst: reports that Microsoft is in talks with Broadcom about future custom AI chip designs — a move that could shift key business away from rival Marvell Technology and further cement Broadcom’s role at the center of the AI infrastructure
Tesla Stock After Hours: Morgan Stanley Downgrade, China Milestone and 0% Deals – What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 9, 2025

Tesla Stock After Hours: Morgan Stanley Downgrade, China Milestone and 0% Deals – What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 9, 2025

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) heads into Tuesday’s U.S. session after a volatile Monday that mixed a sharp Wall Street downgrade, aggressive new buyer incentives, and a major production milestone in China. Investors now have to decide whether the pullback is the start of a deeper reset in expectations or just another dip in a famously choppy stock. Below is a structured look at what happened after the bell on December 8, 2025, and the key things to watch before the opening bell on December 9, 2025. 1. Where Tesla Stock Stands After Monday’s Close Price action and volume On Monday,
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Nvidia Stock After Hours on December 8, 2025: H200 China Export Greenlight, Skild AI Deal – and What to Watch Before the December 9 Open

Nvidia Stock After Hours on December 8, 2025: H200 China Export Greenlight, Skild AI Deal – and What to Watch Before the December 9 Open

Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) ended Monday’s session firmly higher and held its gains after the closing bell, as fresh headlines about U.S. export policy and a big robotics AI deal kept the world’s most closely watched chip stock in focus. As of late trading on December 8, Nvidia was hovering around $185–186 per share, up roughly 1.5–1.8% on the day, after trading in a wide $182–188 range on heavy volume of around 160 million shares, according to StockAnalysis and Investing.com data. StockAnalysis+1 After-hours quotes showed the stock essentially flat, near $185.6, suggesting traders are digesting the day’s news rather than
8 December 2025

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

7 February 2026
Sao Paulo, February 7, 2026, 08:51 (BRT) — Market closed Banco Bradesco S.A.’s preferred shares (BBDC4) closed on Friday down 2.55% at 20.61 reais, after swinging between 19.83 and 20.70 reais on the day. Turnover was about 94.1 million shares, leaving the stock sitting with fresh guidance to digest before trading resumes on Monday. (Investing.com Brasil) The move came against a firmer backdrop. Brazil’s Ibovespa ended Friday up 0.45%, notching its fifth straight weekly gain as foreign inflows kept the benchmark supported even as some investors stayed wary of the next macro turns. (InfoMoney) A regulatory filing showed Bradesco’s recurring
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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