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Shan Ahmed Khan

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Oracle Stock (ORCL) Surges on TikTok U.S. Joint Venture Deal — What Today’s News Means for Investors

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Surges on TikTok U.S. Joint Venture Deal — What Today’s News Means for Investors

Oracle shares jumped over 5% in after-hours trading late Thursday after ByteDance signed binding agreements to transfer control of TikTok’s U.S. operations to a joint venture including Oracle as a key investor and security partner. The new entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, will see ByteDance hold 19.9% and the investor group 80.1%. The deal aims to address U.S. national security concerns and is expected to close January 22, 2026.
19 December 2025
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Starbucks Stock (SBUX) Today: Shares Jump Toward $90 as Turnaround, Legal Headlines, and Analyst Forecasts Collide (Dec. 19, 2025)

Starbucks Stock (SBUX) Today: Shares Jump Toward $90 as Turnaround, Legal Headlines, and Analyst Forecasts Collide (Dec. 19, 2025)

Starbucks shares rose nearly 5% to $89.42 on Dec. 19 after reporting its first global comparable-store sales growth in seven quarters, with Q4 net revenue up 5% to $9.6 billion. U.S. same-store sales were flat and margins fell due to restructuring costs. Options trading spiked, with heavy put activity at the $85 strike. Starbucks plans a 1% North American store count decline in fiscal 2025, with growth expected in 2026.
19 December 2025
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Shopify Stock (SHOP) Jumps as Wall Street Lifts Price Targets on “Agentic Commerce” — News, Forecasts and Key Levels for Dec. 19, 2025

Shopify Stock (SHOP) Jumps as Wall Street Lifts Price Targets on “Agentic Commerce” — News, Forecasts and Key Levels for Dec. 19, 2025

Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOP; TSX: SHOP) is closing out the week in the spotlight after a sharp rally that pushed the e-commerce software leader back toward its 52-week highs. As of Friday, December 19, 2025, Shopify stock is trading around $166–$167, after closing Thursday at $166.80, up about 3.1% on the day. shopifyinvestors.com The move wasn’t driven by a single headline. Instead, it was a familiar “growth-stock cocktail”: a friendlier inflation backdrop, a wave of Wall Street price-target increases, and renewed investor enthusiasm around Shopify’s push into AI-enabled commerce—including what analysts are increasingly calling “agentic commerce.” Reuters+2Investing.com+2 Below is what’s
19 December 2025
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DJT Stock Surges After Trump Media’s $6 Billion TAE Fusion Merger Plan: Price, Deal Terms, and 2026–2031 Outlook (Dec. 19, 2025)

DJT Stock Surges After Trump Media’s $6 Billion TAE Fusion Merger Plan: Price, Deal Terms, and 2026–2031 Outlook (Dec. 19, 2025)

Trump Media & Technology Group and TAE Technologies announced a definitive all-stock merger valued at over $6 billion, with each company’s shareholders set to own about half after closing. DJT shares surged 42% to $14.86 on heavy volume following the news. The deal includes up to $300 million in near-term funding for TAE and is expected to close in mid-2026, pending approvals. Devin Nunes and Michl Binderbauer will serve as co-CEOs.
19 December 2025
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Nike Stock (NKE) Slumps After Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings: China Weakness, Tariff-Driven Margin Pressure, and Updated Wall Street Forecasts

Nike Stock (NKE) Slumps After Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings: China Weakness, Tariff-Driven Margin Pressure, and Updated Wall Street Forecasts

December 19, 2025 — NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) is at the center of market attention today after its fiscal second-quarter results beat headline estimates but still triggered a sharp selloff in extended trading. The reason is a familiar (and stubborn) mix: China is still sliding, margins are still compressing, and the turnaround is still expensive. Reuters+1 Investors got a quarter that looked like this: “better than feared” on revenue and EPS, “worse than hoped” on profitability and visibility—especially heading into the holiday quarter. Reuters+1 What’s moving Nike stock today Nike shares fell about 10% after the earnings release, even though
19 December 2025
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International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. Stock (IAG): Share Price, Latest News, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook — Dec. 19, 2025

International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. Stock (IAG): Share Price, Latest News, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook — Dec. 19, 2025

IAG shares traded around 420p in London and €4.80 in Madrid on Dec. 19, 2025, as investors weighed strong holiday travel demand against cost and macro volatility. The group’s next results are due Feb. 27, 2026. Global air travel is set for record volumes this Christmas, but analysts highlight transatlantic softness and operational risks for IAG.
19 December 2025
BP Stock (NYSE: BP) in Focus on Dec. 19, 2025: CEO Shake-Up, Dividend Day, Buybacks—and What Analysts Forecast Next

BP Stock (NYSE: BP) in Focus on Dec. 19, 2025: CEO Shake-Up, Dividend Day, Buybacks—and What Analysts Forecast Next

BP named Meg O’Neill as its next CEO after Murray Auchincloss’s exit, marking its first external chief in over a century. Shares closed at 420p in London and $33.31 in New York on Dec. 19 as investors weighed the leadership shakeup, a dividend payment, and ongoing activist pressure from Elliott Investment Management, now holding just over 5% of BP.
19 December 2025
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British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock in Focus on 19 December 2025: Buyback Activity, Dividend Dates, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock in Focus on 19 December 2025: Buyback Activity, Dividend Dates, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

British American Tobacco said it repurchased 159,774 shares on 18 December 2025, paying an average of 4,265.90p each, and will cancel them. The company now has 2,179,891,962 ordinary shares in issue and 132,988,352 in treasury. BAT shares traded at 4,285p in London and $57.04 in New York. The company expects about 2% revenue and adjusted profit growth for 2025.
19 December 2025
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DCC plc Stock: £600m Tender Offer Results Set £51.70 Strike Price — What It Means for DCC Shares, Dividends and Analyst Forecasts (19 Dec 2025)

DCC plc Stock: £600m Tender Offer Results Set £51.70 Strike Price — What It Means for DCC Shares, Dividends and Analyst Forecasts (19 Dec 2025)

DCC plc will buy back 11,605,415 ordinary shares at £51.70 each after a fully subscribed £600 million tender offer, representing about 12% of its issued share capital. Some tenders at the strike price were scaled back to stay within the cap. Payment is expected within 10 business days. Davy is handling the purchase, with DCC set to acquire the shares from Davy later today.
19 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (19 December 2025): FTSE 100 Faces Volatile Session as Retail Sales Miss, Borrowing Stays Elevated and FTSE Rebalance Hits at the Close

UK Stock Market Today (19 December 2025): FTSE 100 Faces Volatile Session as Retail Sales Miss, Borrowing Stays Elevated and FTSE Rebalance Hits at the Close

FTSE 100 futures pointed to a weaker open Friday, down about 0.4%, following Thursday’s 0.7% gain after the Bank of England cut rates by 25 basis points in a narrow 5–4 vote. The FTSE Russell December quarterly review takes effect today, likely triggering index-related flows. UK retail sales data showed consumers remained cautious in November. Sterling rebounded and gilt yields rose after the BoE’s decision.
19 December 2025
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Anglo American plc Stock (AAL.L) in Focus: Teck Merger Momentum, De Beers Sale Watch, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec. 19, 2025

Anglo American plc Stock (AAL.L) in Focus: Teck Merger Momentum, De Beers Sale Watch, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec. 19, 2025

Anglo American shares traded near 2,907p in London, close to their 52-week high, as investors focus on the proposed merger with Teck Resources. Canada approved the deal, requiring at least C$4.5 billion in local spending over five years. Regulatory approvals remain pending in China, the U.S., Chile, and Peru. The combined company would become a top-five global copper producer.
19 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News & Forecast (Dec. 19, 2025): HSBA Near Record Highs as Analyst Upgrades and the Hang Seng Privatization Countdown Take Center Stage

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News & Forecast (Dec. 19, 2025): HSBA Near Record Highs as Analyst Upgrades and the Hang Seng Privatization Countdown Take Center Stage

HSBC shares are trading near record highs in London and New York, with the London stock close to 1,150p and ADRs in the mid-$70s. Broker upgrades and shifting rate expectations in the UK have boosted the stock. Investors are watching HSBC’s plan to privatize Hang Seng Bank in Hong Kong, with a key vote set for January.
19 December 2025
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Unilever PLC Stock News Today: UL/ULVR Price, Magnum Spin‑Off Fallout, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 19, 2025)

Unilever PLC Stock News Today: UL/ULVR Price, Magnum Spin‑Off Fallout, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 19, 2025)

Unilever shares traded at $65.20 in early U.S. trading Friday after the company completed the Magnum Ice Cream Company demerger and a share consolidation that reduced its share count by about 11%. CEO Fernando Fernandez projected a 100 basis point margin improvement in the second half, excluding ice cream. Tensions continue over Ben & Jerry’s board governance.
19 December 2025
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ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Share Price Today (19 December 2025): Latest News, ADAS Catalyst, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch for ZFCVINDIA Stock

ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Share Price Today (19 December 2025): Latest News, ADAS Catalyst, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch for ZFCVINDIA Stock

ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India traded near ₹15,193 on December 19, 2025, close to its 52-week high of ₹15,297. The stock moved in a range of ₹14,922–₹15,258 after the company secured an ADAS business nomination tied to new safety regulations. Market cap stood at about ₹28,808 crore. Valuation remained elevated, with trailing P/E in the high-50s to 60x range.
19 December 2025
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Maruti Suzuki Share Price Today (December 19, 2025): MARUTI Stock Outlook, Latest News, Analyst Targets and Key Risks

Maruti Suzuki Share Price Today (December 19, 2025): MARUTI Stock Outlook, Latest News, Analyst Targets and Key Risks

Maruti Suzuki shares traded near ₹16,469 on December 19, close to their 52-week high and valuing the company at about ₹5.17 lakh crore. The company marked WagonR’s 3.5 million production milestone and its Victoris model won Indian Car of the Year 2026. Market data showed a TTM P/E of ~35 and dividend yield near 0.83%. Investors tracked updates on product momentum and strategy.
19 December 2025
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Neuland Laboratories Ltd Stock: Share Price Today, Latest News, Broker Targets and Outlook (December 19, 2025)

Neuland Laboratories Ltd Stock: Share Price Today, Latest News, Broker Targets and Outlook (December 19, 2025)

Neuland Laboratories closed at ₹16,009 on the NSE Friday, trading between ₹15,910 and ₹16,585 with 48,655 shares changing hands. The stock gained amid continued investor engagement, recent analyst meetings, and the company’s ₹189 crore R&D center capex approved in late November. Brokerages reiterated a strong outlook for the firm’s Custom Manufacturing Solutions business.
19 December 2025
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Force Motors Share Price Today: FORCEMOT Stock Gains on Record FY26 Results, Strong Sales Momentum and ₹2,000-Crore Capex Plan — News, Forecasts and Key Levels (19 Dec 2025)

Force Motors Share Price Today: FORCEMOT Stock Gains on Record FY26 Results, Strong Sales Momentum and ₹2,000-Crore Capex Plan — News, Forecasts and Key Levels (19 Dec 2025)

Force Motors shares traded between ₹17,700 and ₹18,200 on December 19, up 2–5% intraday. The stock remains in focus after record Q2 and H1 FY26 profits, strong November sales, and a ₹2,000-crore investment plan. Market cap stood near ₹23,000–₹23,400 crore. Shares are up about 169% in 12 months and over 1,000% in three years.
19 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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