Khadija Saeed

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

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Rises on Morgan Stanley Upgrade: What Today’s AI-Driven Rally Means for 2026–2027

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Rises on Morgan Stanley Upgrade: What Today’s AI-Driven Rally Means for 2026–2027

Published: December 8, 2025 Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) climbed again on Monday as Wall Street leaned further into the AI chip boom and analysts refreshed their forecasts for the wafer-fab equipment leader. Morgan Stanley’s latest price-target hike, a cluster of fresh institutional ownership disclosures, and new growth-stock rankings all dropped today, giving investors a dense batch of signals to digest around Lam Research stock. Lam Research stock today: price, performance and valuation As of late trading on Monday, December 8, Lam Research shares change hands around $162.49, up roughly 2–3% on the day. That values the company at about
Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock Today: Price, Fresh News and Analyst Outlook on December 8, 2025

Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock Today: Price, Fresh News and Analyst Outlook on December 8, 2025

As of Monday, December 8, 2025, Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD) sits near the upper end of its 52‑week range, supported by strong HIV franchises, new long‑acting prevention drugs, high‑profile cancer data at ASH 2025 and a steady dividend. At the same time, investors are weighing slowing COVID‑19 sales, competitive oncology pressures and policy risk. Below is a structured look at today’s price action, the latest news flow dated December 8, 2025, analyst forecasts and the medium‑term investment narrative around Gilead Sciences stock. Gilead Sciences (GILD) stock price on December 8, 2025 Gilead shares are trading around $121 per share
Linde plc (LIN) Stock Hits a New 52‑Week Low – Is the Industrial Gas Giant Now Undervalued?

Linde plc (LIN) Stock Hits a New 52‑Week Low – Is the Industrial Gas Giant Now Undervalued?

As of December 8, 2025, shares of Linde plc (NASDAQ: LIN) are trading near fresh 52‑week lows even as the company delivers record earnings, robust cash flows, and growing exposure to energy‑transition megatrends. Midday on Monday, Linde’s own investor page showed the stock at about $391.81, down nearly 2% on the day. linde.com MarketBeat reports that earlier in the session, LIN touched a new 52‑week low around $395.80, well below its 50‑day moving average near $434 and 200‑day around $458. At these levels, Linde trades on roughly 26× earnings with a market capitalization of about $182 billion. MarketBeat Yet Wall
Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) Stock on December 8, 2025: Latest News, Price Targets and AI Cloud Growth Forecasts

Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) Stock on December 8, 2025: Latest News, Price Targets and AI Cloud Growth Forecasts

Nebius Group N.V. (NASDAQ: NBIS) – the Amsterdam‑based AI infrastructure company spun out of Yandex – remains one of the most closely watched AI cloud stocks going into 2026. On December 8, 2025, the story is being driven by fresh institutional buying, new analyst coverage, and ongoing debate about whether its multi‑billion‑dollar AI contracts justify today’s rich valuation. Key takeaways for December 8, 2025 This article is for information and news purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. What exactly is Nebius Group? Nebius Group N.V. is a Dutch technology company headquartered in Amsterdam that provides full‑stack AI infrastructure
IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) Stock Update: Microsoft $9.7B AI Deal, Capital Raise and Wall Street Forecasts – December 8, 2025

IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) Stock Update: Microsoft $9.7B AI Deal, Capital Raise and Wall Street Forecasts – December 8, 2025

Published: December 8, 2025 IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) has quickly become one of 2025’s most volatile – and most closely watched – AI infrastructure and Bitcoin‑mining names. After a year in which the stock surged several hundred percent, investors are now digesting a massive Microsoft cloud contract, a multi‑billion‑dollar capital raise, and increasingly divided analyst opinions. As of Monday, December 8, 2025, IREN shares are trading around the mid‑$40s, down sharply from recent highs but still up several‑fold year‑to‑date.MarketBeat+1 What IREN Limited Does Today IREN Limited, formerly Iris Energy, started life as a Bitcoin‑mining specialist and now pitches itself as
SMX Stock Plunges After 500% Weekly Surge: What Security Matters’ December 8 Sell-Off, New Partnerships and 2025 Forecasts Really Mean

SMX Stock Plunges After 500% Weekly Surge: What Security Matters’ December 8 Sell-Off, New Partnerships and 2025 Forecasts Really Mean

SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company (NASDAQ: SMX) has become one of the most volatile names on the U.S. market in early December 2025. After a breathtaking multi-day rally, the stock is selling off sharply on 8 December even as the company pushes out a wave of partnership press releases across gold, plastics and textiles. This article pulls together all the key SMX stock news, forecasts and analyses available on 8 December 2025, and explains what they may (and may not) mean for investors following this extremely speculative name. Important: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and
Caterpillar Stock (NYSE: CAT): Price, Bobcat Lawsuits, Autonomous Truck Deal and 2025–2026 Forecast – December 8, 2025

Caterpillar Stock (NYSE: CAT): Price, Bobcat Lawsuits, Autonomous Truck Deal and 2025–2026 Forecast – December 8, 2025

Quick Take All figures and opinions below are as of the close on December 8, 2025 and are for information only, not personal investment advice. Caterpillar stock today: price, performance and valuation As of Monday, December 8, 2025, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is changing hands at roughly $595–600 per share, down about 1% on the day but still hovering close to recent all‑time highs. Aggregated quote services show CAT around $595.5–599.5 intraday, depending on the feed. CoinCodex+2MarketBeat+2 The bigger story is the extraordinary run in 2025: On valuation: In short, Caterpillar is no longer a classic cyclical “value” stock. After
CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock News Today: Q3 2026 Earnings Beat, AWS Awards and Wall Street Forecasts Into 2026

CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock News Today: Q3 2026 Earnings Beat, AWS Awards and Wall Street Forecasts Into 2026

December 8, 2025 — Midday market update CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) is back in the spotlight today as one of the most-searched stocks on Zacks and a top “cybersecurity stock to watch” on MarketBeat, following a strong fiscal Q3 2026 earnings report, fresh AI-driven product launches, and new accolades from Amazon Web Services (AWS). Finviz Below is a detailed look at today’s share price, the latest earnings and guidance, new product and partnership news, and how Wall Street currently values and forecasts CrowdStrike stock. CrowdStrike Stock Price Today (December 8, 2025) As of around 12:40 p.m. Eastern on December
MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock Today: December 8, 2025 Update on Price, Q3 Results, Bond Deal and Analyst Forecasts

MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock Today: December 8, 2025 Update on Price, Q3 Results, Bond Deal and Analyst Forecasts

As of Monday, December 8, 2025, MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ: MELI) remains one of the most closely watched growth stocks in emerging markets. The Latin American e‑commerce and fintech leader is trading a little above $2,080 per share, giving it a market capitalization of roughly $105–108 billion, with a 52‑week range of $1,646 to $2,645 and a trailing P/E around 50–51. StockAnalysis+1 Yet despite strong fundamentals, the stock has fallen about 15–16% over the last six months, underperforming its e‑commerce peers as investors fret over margin pressure, intense competition and macro volatility in Latin America. Finviz At the same time, new
Boeing (BA) Stock Today: Spirit AeroSystems Deal Closes as Wall Street Sees Double‑Digit Upside

Boeing (BA) Stock Today: Spirit AeroSystems Deal Closes as Wall Street Sees Double‑Digit Upside

Published: December 8, 2025 – All data as of this date. This article is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Boeing (BA) Stock Snapshot on December 8, 2025 Boeing shares are trading around $206 per share on December 8, 2025, up roughly 2% on the day as investors react to a major supply‑chain acquisition and a more optimistic multi‑year outlook. StockAnalysis That price puts Boeing’s market value in the mid‑$150 billion range, with the stock sitting in the upper half of its 52‑week range of about $129–$243. StockAnalysis The main drivers behind today’s move and the recent
Vertiv Stock (VRT) on December 8, 2025: AI Data‑Center Darling Faces High Expectations After New Deals, Upgrades and a Dividend Hike

Vertiv Stock (VRT) on December 8, 2025: AI Data‑Center Darling Faces High Expectations After New Deals, Upgrades and a Dividend Hike

Published: December 8, 2025 Vertiv Holdings Co (often labeled Vertiv Holdings LLC on quote services, ticker NYSE: VRT) goes into the second week of December as one of Wall Street’s most closely watched AI‑infrastructure names. A powerful multi‑year rally, booming demand for AI data centers, a fresh $1 billion acquisition and multiple analyst upgrades have pushed the stock near record territory—while also raising the bar for future execution. TradingView+2Wikipedia+2 This article pulls together the latest news, forecasts and analysis as of December 8, 2025, to give a comprehensive snapshot of where Vertiv stands today. Vertiv stock price today and recent performance
Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock: December 8, 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts and Quantum Computing Outlook

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock: December 8, 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts and Quantum Computing Outlook

As of market close on December 8, 2025, Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGTI) trades around $27.84 per share, down roughly 1% on the day, for a market capitalization of about $9.3 billion. The stock has swung between $3.31 and $58.15 over the past year and remains up several hundred percent year‑on‑year despite a violent November correction. Stocktwits+1 This article rounds up the latest news, forecasts and analysis available as of December 8, 2025, to help investors understand what’s really driving Rigetti’s hyper‑volatile quantum computing stock. 1. Rigetti Stock Today: Price, Volatility and Context A Nasdaq‑syndicated analysis notes that Rigetti is

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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, 12:40 AM EST ARC Resources (TSX:ARX) Shares Drop 10% Amid Valuation Debate February 7, 2026, 12:40 AM EST. ARC Resources (TSX:ARX) shares fell 10% last week to CA$22.83, reversing part of a strong five-year rally. The stock has lost 12.2% year-to-date but still boasts a 236% return over five years, highlighting recent momentum cooling. Market focus centers on whether the drop creates a buying opportunity or reflects pricing in future challenges. The current price is well below the fair value estimate of CA$30.45, suggesting undervaluation. ARC's investments in
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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