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Shan Ahmed Khan

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Meta Stock (META) News: Fresh 13F Filings Show Institutional Repositioning as Italy Targets WhatsApp AI Chatbot Rules

Meta Stock (META) News: Fresh 13F Filings Show Institutional Repositioning as Italy Targets WhatsApp AI Chatbot Rules

Sound Income Strategies opened a new position in Meta Platforms, buying 16,972 shares valued at $12.45 million, according to new SEC filings. FLPutnam increased its Meta stake by 73.6% to 88,880 shares, while Red Door Wealth Management raised its holdings by 26.9%. Other firms trimmed exposure as Meta faces fresh European regulatory pressure and scrutiny over its AI spending.
25 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 25, 2025): BTC Holds Near $87,500 as Binance Flash-Wick, ETF Outflows, and Holiday Liquidity Shape the Market

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 25, 2025): BTC Holds Near $87,500 as Binance Flash-Wick, ETF Outflows, and Holiday Liquidity Shape the Market

Bitcoin traded near $87,400 on December 25, 2025, up slightly over 24 hours, with market cap around $1.75 trillion. A brief plunge to $24,111 occurred on Binance’s BTC/USD1 pair before prices snapped back, attributed to thin holiday liquidity. Trading volume reached $21.8 billion. Bitcoin remains about 30% below its October all-time high.
25 December 2025
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Silver Price Today (Dec 25, 2025): Spot Silver Holds Near $72 After Fresh Record High — What’s Driving XAG/USD Now

Silver Price Today (Dec 25, 2025): Spot Silver Holds Near $72 After Fresh Record High — What’s Driving XAG/USD Now

Silver hit a record $72.70 per ounce before easing to around $71.96 in thin Christmas Day trading, according to Twelve Data. Other spot trackers showed similar levels, with JM Bullion quoting $72.15 earlier. Reuters cited profit-taking and chart consolidation after the surge, with the rally driven by Fed rate cuts and safe-haven demand.
25 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (December 25, 2025): Spot Gold Pares Gains Near $4,475 After Record $4,525 Breakout

Gold Price Today (December 25, 2025): Spot Gold Pares Gains Near $4,475 After Record $4,525 Breakout

Spot gold slipped to around $4,479 per ounce on December 25 after hitting a record $4,525.18, as traders locked in profits in thin holiday trading. U.S. gold futures settled near $4,503. Major exchanges operated with limited staff or closed, amplifying price swings. Gold remains near record highs, supported by rate-cut expectations and a weaker U.S. dollar.
25 December 2025
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Vanguard Says Flip the 60/40 Portfolio for 2026: Bonds Back, AI Risks Rising

Vanguard Says Flip the 60/40 Portfolio for 2026: Bonds Back, AI Risks Rising

Vanguard is signaling a shift from the traditional 60/40 portfolio, recommending a 40% stocks, 60% bonds mix for the next decade. The firm’s latest model projects U.S. equity returns of 3.5% to 5.5% annually through 2035. Higher bond yields and lofty stock valuations underpin the move. Vanguard stresses the guidance is long-term and not a short-term market call.
25 December 2025
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Garmin Autoland Makes Aviation History as King Air Lands Itself in Colorado After Pressurization Emergency

Garmin Autoland Makes Aviation History as King Air Lands Itself in Colorado After Pressurization Emergency

A Beechcraft Super King Air 200 landed itself at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport near Denver on Dec. 20 after a rapid loss of cabin pressurization triggered Garmin’s Emergency Autoland system, marking its first full real-world use in an emergency. Both pilots remained conscious and let the automation complete the landing. The FAA is investigating. Automated radio calls referenced “pilot incapacitation,” but the operator said this was a system message, not an actual condition.
25 December 2025
Glencore PLC Stock (LSE: GLEN) on Dec 25, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move the Share Price Next

Glencore PLC Stock (LSE: GLEN) on Dec 25, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move the Share Price Next

Glencore’s London-listed shares closed at 394.30p on Dec. 24, near recent highs, before UK markets shut for Christmas. The company agreed to buy a majority stake in Dutch fuel supplier FincoEnergies and acquired the Quechua copper project in Peru in December. Investors are watching copper growth plans and pending EU antitrust approval for the FincoEnergies deal.
25 December 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser (LSE: RKT) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Catalysts as of Dec. 25, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser (LSE: RKT) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Catalysts as of Dec. 25, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser closed at 5,978p on 24 December, near recent highs after touching 6,080p on 19 December. Santander initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating and a 7,030p target, implying 17.6% upside. Other broker actions in December included downgrades from Morningstar and Morgan Stanley. The stock saw lighter holiday trading and awaits the Essential Home divestment deadline.
25 December 2025
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Compass Group PLC Stock (LSE: CPG): Vermaat Deal Completed, Analyst Targets Lift, and 2026 Guidance Takes Center Stage

Compass Group PLC Stock (LSE: CPG): Vermaat Deal Completed, Analyst Targets Lift, and 2026 Guidance Takes Center Stage

Compass Group shares closed at 2,370p on December 24, down 0.59% in light holiday trading, with UK markets shut for Christmas. The company completed its acquisition of Vermaat Group after EU approval, aiming to boost its European business. Fiscal 2025 results showed $46.1bn revenue and 8.7% organic growth. Compass forecasts 2026 profit growth of about 10%, including a 2% lift from M&A.
25 December 2025
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Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.L) Stock News and Forecasts on 25 December 2025: £200m Buyback, SMR Momentum, and What Analysts Expect Next

Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.L) Stock News and Forecasts on 25 December 2025: £200m Buyback, SMR Momentum, and What Analysts Expect Next

Rolls-Royce shares closed at 1,149.50p on 24 December 2025, near record highs but on thin holiday trading. The company launched a £200 million interim share buyback set to run into February, following a £1 billion buyback completed in November. Management reaffirmed 2025 profit and cash flow guidance, citing strong demand across core divisions.
25 December 2025
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Shell Plc (SHEL) Stock News on Dec. 25, 2025: Buybacks, Gulf Discovery, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus

Shell Plc (SHEL) Stock News on Dec. 25, 2025: Buybacks, Gulf Discovery, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus

Shell’s U.S.-listed shares closed at $72.84 on Dec. 24, down 0.31% ahead of the Christmas break. The company disclosed new share buybacks on Dec. 24 as part of its ongoing $3.5 billion program. Shell also reported a new oil discovery at the Nashville well in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, operated with a 79% stake. Markets in the U.S. and UK are closed Dec. 25 for the holiday.
25 December 2025
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Anglo American plc Stock (AAL.L) News Today: Teck Merger Countdown, Copper Price Tailwinds, and Analyst Forecasts (25 December 2025)

Anglo American plc Stock (AAL.L) News Today: Teck Merger Countdown, Copper Price Tailwinds, and Analyst Forecasts (25 December 2025)

Anglo American shares closed up 0.63% at £30.12 on Christmas Eve, outperforming the FTSE 100 on thin holiday trading. The stock sits just below its 52-week high as investors await further updates on the proposed $53 billion all-stock merger with Teck Resources. Teck shareholders and Canadian regulators have approved the deal, but additional clearances are pending. Copper prices at record highs continue to drive sector momentum.
25 December 2025
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Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): Latest News, Share Price Drivers, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025)

Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): Latest News, Share Price Drivers, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025)

Rio Tinto plc shares hit a 52-week high of £59.82 in London and closed near $80.89 on the NYSE ADR as of Dec. 24, 2025. The stock gained on record copper prices above $12,000 and a company strategy reset under CEO Simon Trott. Investors are weighing new lithium expansion, updated operational guidance, and ongoing legal and governance issues. Trading reflects pre-holiday activity due to the Dec. 25 market closure.
25 December 2025
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Buys $3 Million in Nike Stock, Doubling Stake as Turnaround Pressure Mounts

Apple CEO Tim Cook Buys $3 Million in Nike Stock, Doubling Stake as Turnaround Pressure Mounts

Apple CEO Tim Cook bought 50,000 shares of Nike Class B stock for about $2.95 million on Dec. 22, nearly doubling his holdings, according to an SEC filing. The news, disclosed Dec. 24, sent Nike shares up 4.6% after a sharp decline following its earnings report. Cook is Nike’s lead independent director. Nike stock had fallen nearly 13% since Dec. 18 before the rebound.
25 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBA, HSBC): Latest December 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Catalysts Investors Are Watching

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBA, HSBC): Latest December 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Catalysts Investors Are Watching

HSBC shares last traded at 1,175.40p in London and $79.58 in New York on Dec. 24, before markets closed for Christmas. The bank named Ida Liu as CEO of its private banking unit, and Ann Godbehere will retire from the board after the 2026 AGM. HSBC’s $13.6 billion bid to privatize Hang Seng Bank advanced after an independent committee backed the offer.
25 December 2025
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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Stock: Latest Buyback Updates, AI Partnerships and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Stock: Latest Buyback Updates, AI Partnerships and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group last traded at 8,874p in a shortened session on 24 December 2025 before UK markets closed for Christmas. LSEG reported buying 56,183 shares on 23 December at an average 8,899.82p as part of its ongoing £1 billion buyback, with shares to be cancelled. The programme is set to run into early 2026. LSEG’s 52-week range stands at 8,096p to 12,185p.
25 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Abbott stock price: what to watch Monday after FDA Libre recall update, insider buy

Abbott stock price: what to watch Monday after FDA Libre recall update, insider buy

8 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 17:35 EST — Market closed. Abbott Laboratories (ABT) shares rose 1.6% to $110.83 on Friday, extending a second straight day of gains. It trailed a broader rally in which the S&P 500 climbed 1.97% and the Dow gained 2.47%, and it remains 21.53% below its 52-week high of $141.23, with 9.9 million shares changing hands versus a 50-day average of 8.9 million. (MarketWatch) U.S. markets are shut on Saturday, leaving investors a weekend to focus on regulation rather than price action. The Food and Drug Administration updated a Class I recall notice — its most
Verizon stock snaps seven-day winning streak — what to watch for VZ into the new week

Verizon stock snaps seven-day winning streak — what to watch for VZ into the new week

8 February 2026
Verizon shares fell 1.7% to $46.31 on Friday, ending a seven-day rally and lagging a broad market rebound. The drop follows a leadership shakeup in the consumer unit, with Sowmyanarayan Sampath stepping down and Alfonso Villanueva named interim chief. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data next week, which could affect rate-sensitive stocks.
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