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Shan Ahmed Khan

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National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Update: Record-Low India VIX, Derivatives Rule Changes, and IPO Watch as 2025 Ends

National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Update: Record-Low India VIX, Derivatives Rule Changes, and IPO Watch as 2025 Ends

India’s NSE ended the week with the India VIX volatility index at a record low of 9.71 on December 18, signaling unusually calm equity markets despite record derivatives activity. Analysts say tighter regulations and strong domestic flows have curbed short-term speculation. The exchange’s IPO remains delayed amid ongoing governance issues. Option traders face shrinking premiums and fewer intraday opportunities.
21 December 2025
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Bombay Stock Exchange Today: Sensex at 84,929, Major BSE Index Rejig on Dec 22, and What to Watch in the Christmas Week (21 December 2025)

Bombay Stock Exchange Today: Sensex at 84,929, Major BSE Index Rejig on Dec 22, and What to Watch in the Christmas Week (21 December 2025)

The BSE Sensex rose 0.53% to 84,929.36 on Friday, ending a four-day losing streak ahead of a major index reshuffle set for 22 December. InterGlobe Aviation joins the Sensex, while Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles exits after its demerger. The BSE 500 will see 32 additions and 32 deletions. Holiday-thinned trading and passive-fund flows are expected to shape the week.
21 December 2025
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Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) Today: S&P/TSX Composite Hits a Record High, Holiday Trading Hours, and 2026 Forecasts — Dec. 21, 2025

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) Today: S&P/TSX Composite Hits a Record High, Holiday Trading Hours, and 2026 Forecasts — Dec. 21, 2025

Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at a record 31,755.77 on Friday, up 1% in heavy trading, capping a volatile but positive week. The index is up 28.4% year-to-date, pacing for its strongest annual gain since 2009. Tech and mining shares led Friday’s rebound after mid-December losses in energy. The Bank of Canada’s policy rate remains at 2.25%, with inflation steady at 2.2% in November.
21 December 2025
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Frankfurt Stock Exchange Outlook (Dec. 21, 2025): DAX Near Record, Holiday Trading Calendar, Index Shake‑Up, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus

Frankfurt Stock Exchange Outlook (Dec. 21, 2025): DAX Near Record, Holiday Trading Calendar, Index Shake‑Up, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus

Germany’s DAX closed Friday at 24,280–24,290, holding near record highs as the Frankfurt Stock Exchange heads into the Christmas week. The STOXX 600 rose 0.4% to 587.50, ending the week up 1.7%. Thin holiday trading and anticipation of monetary policy shifts have fueled volatility. AI, defense, and financial stocks led gains, with the DAX up more than 20% in 2025.
21 December 2025
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Shenzhen Stock Exchange Outlook (Dec 21, 2025): ChiNext Resilience, Index Reshuffle Toward AI, and 2026 Forecasts Investors Are Watching

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Outlook (Dec 21, 2025): ChiNext Resilience, Index Reshuffle Toward AI, and 2026 Forecasts Investors Are Watching

The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13,140.21 and the ChiNext Index at 3,122.24 on Friday, December 19, with combined Shanghai-Shenzhen turnover reaching 1.73 trillion yuan. Key Shenzhen indices underwent constituent changes effective December 15, reshaping benchmarks as the exchange enters the final trading week of 2025. Tech and AI-linked shares remained active amid flat weekly performance.
21 December 2025
Shanghai Stock Exchange Update (Dec. 21, 2025): Shanghai Composite Near 3,900 as Policy Watch Meets STAR Market AI-IPO Boom

Shanghai Stock Exchange Update (Dec. 21, 2025): Shanghai Composite Near 3,900 as Policy Watch Meets STAR Market AI-IPO Boom

The Shanghai Composite Index closed Friday up 0.36% at 3,890.45, ending the week flat amid subdued trading and an earnings lull. November data showed industrial output growth slowed to 4.8% and retail sales rose just 1.3%, the weakest since late 2022. Property investment fell 15.9% year-to-date. The World Bank forecasts China’s 2025 growth at 4.9%, with further cooling expected in 2026.
21 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Outlook (Dec. 21, 2025): Nikkei 225 Futures Jump After BOJ Hike as IPOs, New TOPIX Indices and AI Tools Shape 2026

Tokyo Stock Exchange Outlook (Dec. 21, 2025): Nikkei 225 Futures Jump After BOJ Hike as IPOs, New TOPIX Indices and AI Tools Shape 2026

Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed up about 1% Friday after a tech rebound, despite higher bond yields following the Bank of Japan’s rate hike to 0.75%. Yen-denominated Nikkei futures traded above Friday’s close on Sunday, signaling continued risk appetite. The index had dropped 1.03% Thursday amid renewed doubts over AI and data-center spending. Markets remain volatile as traders weigh AI enthusiasm against rising rates.
21 December 2025
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London Stock Exchange Update (Dec. 21, 2025): FTSE 100 Near Record, IPO Pipeline Signals a 2026 Test, and LSEG Leans Into AI

London Stock Exchange Update (Dec. 21, 2025): FTSE 100 Near Record, IPO Pipeline Signals a 2026 Test, and LSEG Leans Into AI

The FTSE 100 closed the week of Dec. 19 up 2.6%, rising about 21% year-to-date and nearing the 10,000 mark, outpacing the S&P 500. The Bank of England cut rates to 3.75% on Dec. 18 after inflation dropped to 3.2% in November, lifting homebuilder and bank shares. London’s IPO market remains subdued despite reforms, while LSEG is expanding into financial data and AI partnerships.
21 December 2025
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NASDAQ Today (Dec. 21, 2025): Nasdaq Composite Near 23,300 Ahead of Nasdaq-100 Rebalance, Fed Signals, and Nasdaq’s 23-Hour Trading Proposal

NASDAQ Today (Dec. 21, 2025): Nasdaq Composite Near 23,300 Ahead of Nasdaq-100 Rebalance, Fed Signals, and Nasdaq’s 23-Hour Trading Proposal

The Nasdaq Composite closed at 23,307.62 on Friday, up 1.31% as large-cap tech stocks rebounded, capping a volatile week. Trading volume surged to 24.60 billion shares on triple witching day, well above the 20-day average. Investors remain focused on seasonality, Federal Reserve rate signals, and a major Nasdaq-100 reshuffle set for Monday. Markets face a holiday-shortened week with thin liquidity and heightened volatility.
21 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Hits Record Close After $816M Space Force Deal as Electron Wraps 2025 With 21 Successful Launches

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Hits Record Close After $816M Space Force Deal as Electron Wraps 2025 With 21 Successful Launches

Rocket Lab shares closed at a record $70.52 on Friday after announcing an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile warning satellites. The company also reported 21 successful Electron launches in 2025. The SDA expects the satellites to launch in 2029 as part of a $3.5 billion program with four suppliers. Rocket Lab says this is its largest contract to date.
21 December 2025
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Micron Technology (MU) Stock News and Forecasts on Dec. 21, 2025: Record Earnings, HBM “Sold Out,” and Wall Street’s New Price Targets

Micron Technology (MU) Stock News and Forecasts on Dec. 21, 2025: Record Earnings, HBM “Sold Out,” and Wall Street’s New Price Targets

Micron shares closed at $265.92 after reporting record fiscal Q1 2026 revenue of $13.64 billion and GAAP EPS of $4.60. The company forecast another strong quarter, citing surging demand for high-bandwidth memory in AI data centers and tight global supply. Management described the current market as a “memory supercycle.” The board declared a $0.115 per share dividend, payable Jan. 14.
21 December 2025
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GlobalFoundries Stock (GFS) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Setup (Dec. 21, 2025)

GlobalFoundries Stock (GFS) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Setup (Dec. 21, 2025)

GlobalFoundries shares closed at $36.63 Friday, with trading volume surging as the company announced a new CFO and a partnership with onsemi to develop gallium nitride power devices. The stock remains in the middle of its 52-week range and has lagged the broader semiconductor sector over the past year. Investors are watching new moves in power infrastructure and silicon photonics.
21 December 2025
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Recursion Pharmaceuticals RXRX Stock News and Forecasts on December 21 2025

Recursion Pharmaceuticals RXRX Stock News and Forecasts on December 21 2025

Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX) closed at $4.26 on December 19, 2025, with a market cap of about $2.1 billion after releasing Phase 1b/2 data for REC‑4881 in familial adenomatous polyposis. The trial showed a median 43% reduction in polyp burden at 13 weeks and 53% at 25 weeks. REC‑4881 has Fast Track and Orphan Drug status from the FDA and EU. Trading volume was heavy, with sentiment split on commercialization prospects.
21 December 2025
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CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) News and Forecasts on Dec. 21, 2025: Citi’s “Buy” Call, DOE Genesis Mission, and the 2026 Outlook

CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) News and Forecasts on Dec. 21, 2025: Citi’s “Buy” Call, DOE Genesis Mission, and the 2026 Outlook

CoreWeave shares closed at $83.00 Friday, up 22.6% after Citigroup resumed coverage with a Buy rating and a lower $135 price target, citing high risk. Earlier this month, CoreWeave priced a $2.25 billion convertible notes deal. The company also joined the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission as a collaborator.
21 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) News and Forecasts for Dec. 21, 2025: App Store Rule Shifts, AI Catalysts, and Wall Street Price Targets

Apple Stock (AAPL) News and Forecasts for Dec. 21, 2025: App Store Rule Shifts, AI Catalysts, and Wall Street Price Targets

Apple shares hovered near $273.67 on Dec. 21, 2025, below the 52-week high of $288.62. Apple confirmed it will allow alternative app stores and payment options in Japan to comply with new regulations. The company outlined reduced commissions and new fees for developers. Investors are watching regulatory changes and AI product updates into 2026.
21 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook, and Pipeline Catalysts (Updated Dec. 21, 2025)

Pfizer Stock (PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook, and Pipeline Catalysts (Updated Dec. 21, 2025)

Pfizer shares closed at $25.19 on Dec. 19, down 4.7% from earlier in the week after the company issued 2026 guidance projecting flat or lower reported results. The company expects 2026 revenue of $59.5–$62.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.80–$3.00, citing lower COVID product sales and loss of exclusivity. Market cap stands near $114 billion.
21 December 2025
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Ferrovial SE Stock (NASDAQ: FER) Outlook: Nasdaq-100 Entry, €800 Million Buyback and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 21, 2025)

Ferrovial SE Stock (NASDAQ: FER) Outlook: Nasdaq-100 Entry, €800 Million Buyback and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 21, 2025)

Ferrovial SE will join the Nasdaq-100 before U.S. markets open on Monday, December 22, 2025, becoming the first IBEX 35 company to do so. The stock last traded at $66.39 ahead of the index change. Ferrovial also announced an €800 million share buyback and a holiday cash dividend. Index inclusion is expected to drive trading volume as funds adjust holdings.
21 December 2025
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Tesla Stock (TSLA) News on Dec. 21, 2025: Musk Pay Package Restored, Robotaxi Hiring Accelerates, and Wall Street Forecasts Split

Tesla Stock (TSLA) News on Dec. 21, 2025: Musk Pay Package Restored, Robotaxi Hiring Accelerates, and Wall Street Forecasts Split

Tesla shares closed near $481 on Friday, close to a 52-week high, as investors weighed governance and regulatory risks beyond electric vehicle sales. The Delaware Supreme Court reinstated Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package, now valued at about $139 billion, reversing a prior ruling. The package could boost Musk’s stake from 12.4% to 18.1% if fully exercised. U.S. markets are closed Sunday.
21 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today — Dec. 21, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Battle, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Watch Next

Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today — Dec. 21, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Battle, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Watch Next

Netflix last closed at $94.39 per share on Dec. 21, 2025, following a 10-for-1 stock split, giving it a market cap of about $431 billion. The company agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery—including HBO and HBO Max—for $82.7 billion, while Paramount Skydance made a rival $30-per-share bid. Warner’s board recommended shareholders back Netflix’s offer. Regulatory scrutiny is expected.
21 December 2025
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