Chipotle Stock (CMG) Rallies on 4,000th Restaurant Milestone: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Chipotle Stock (CMG) Rallies on 4,000th Restaurant Milestone: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Chipotle shares rose 3.6% to $36.13 on December 12 after opening its 4,000th restaurant in Manhattan, Kansas. The company marked the milestone by ringing the NYSE Opening Bell and reaffirmed plans for 315 to 345 new locations in 2025. Market cap stood near $52.5 billion. Analyst Bernstein maintained an Outperform rating.
American Express Stock (NYSE: AXP) Today: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook — Dec. 12, 2025

American Express Stock (NYSE: AXP) Today: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook — Dec. 12, 2025

NEW YORK — Friday, December 12, 2025. American Express Company stock (NYSE: AXP) is in focus after a strong run that pushed shares to fresh 12‑month highs earlier this week—followed by a modest pullback in Friday trading. As of the latest available trade on Dec. 12, AXP was around $380.96, down roughly 1% on the day after opening near $386.49, with an intraday range of about $378.80 to $387.40. The setup heading into year-end is a classic “great business vs. rich valuation” debate. Bulls point to resilient spending among AmEx’s premium customer base and upbeat commentary on holiday demand. Bears
12 December 2025
IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) News and Forecasts on Dec. 12, 2025: Microsoft AI Deal, $2.3B Convertibles, Analyst Price Targets

IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) News and Forecasts on Dec. 12, 2025: Microsoft AI Deal, $2.3B Convertibles, Analyst Price Targets

IREN shares fell into the low-$40s on December 12, 2025, after closing a $2.3 billion convertible notes offering and a 39.7 million share equity sale at $41.12. The moves follow IREN’s $9.7 billion Microsoft AI cloud contract and a rapid shift from bitcoin mining to GPU-powered cloud services. Analyst targets remain split amid concerns over execution, competition, and the durability of AI and mining revenues.
12 December 2025
Merck (MRK) Stock News Today: Winrevair EU Expansion, Keytruda Patent Headwinds, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Watch (Dec. 12, 2025)

Merck (MRK) Stock News Today: Winrevair EU Expansion, Keytruda Patent Headwinds, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Watch (Dec. 12, 2025)

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) stock traded higher on Friday, December 12, 2025, as investors weighed a new European regulatory tailwind for pulmonary arterial hypertension drug WINREVAIR (sotatercept) against a backdrop of policy-driven vaccine headlines, Keytruda-related legal friction in Europe, and a steady stream of Wall Street price-target updates. As of 17:07 UTC (midday New York trading), MRK shares were at $99.69, up $0.68 (+0.69%) on the session. Merck stock price: where MRK stands on Dec. 12, 2025 MRK enters the final stretch of 2025 after a solid two-day run earlier in the week. On Thursday, Dec. 11, Merck
Pan American Silver Corp Stock (PAAS) News, Forecasts & Analysis — What’s Driving the Rally on December 12, 2025

Pan American Silver Corp Stock (PAAS) News, Forecasts & Analysis — What’s Driving the Rally on December 12, 2025

Updated for Friday, December 12, 2025. Ticker: NYSE: PAAS / TSX: PAAS. Pan American Silver Corp (PAAS) is back at the center of the precious-metals trade as silver prices push into record territory and investors reposition around a shifting rates backdrop. The move isn’t just macro-driven: Pan American has also delivered a busy stretch of company-specific catalysts in recent weeks—ranging from a record free-cash-flow quarter and a dividend to a year-end exploration update and a strategic investment tied to the Timmins region in Canada. Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready roundup of today’s (12.12.2025) news , the most relevant near-term company
12 December 2025
PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) News Today: Elliott Deal, Price Cuts, and the 2026 Forecast Wall Street Is Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) News Today: Elliott Deal, Price Cuts, and the 2026 Forecast Wall Street Is Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 12, 2025, as investors digest a fast-moving mix of headlines: an Elliott-backed operating reset, a plan to cut roughly 20% of U.S. SKUs, and a newly detailed preliminary 2026 outlook that puts growth acceleration and margin expansion front and center. PepsiCo+2Financial Times+2 PEP traded around $149.55 on Friday, up modestly on the day, with an intraday range of roughly $148.71 to $150.32. PepsiCo stock price check: where PEP stands on Dec. 12, 2025 On Dec. 12, PepsiCo shares traded near the $149 level—roughly mid-range versus the past year’s
12 December 2025
First Majestic Silver (AG) Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Silver’s Record Run Fuels Volatility, Convertible Notes Refinancing, and Fresh Analyst Targets

First Majestic Silver (AG) Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Silver’s Record Run Fuels Volatility, Convertible Notes Refinancing, and Fresh Analyst Targets

First Majestic Silver shares fell to $15.77 Friday after opening near $17.15, swinging in a wide range as spot silver hit a record $64.64/oz before retreating to $63. The stock’s volatility follows a new $350 million convertible notes deal and silver’s surge after the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut. AG set a 52-week high Thursday in the mid-$16s. Silver is up about 118% in 2025, according to Reuters.
12 December 2025
Wealthfront IPO: WLTH Debuts on Nasdaq After $485M Raise, Rings Opening Bell, and Tests Consumer Fintech Appetite

Wealthfront IPO: WLTH Debuts on Nasdaq After $485M Raise, Rings Opening Bell, and Tests Consumer Fintech Appetite

Wealthfront began trading on Nasdaq Friday after pricing its IPO at $14 per share, raising about $485 million and valuing the company near $2 billion. The Palo Alto-based robo-adviser sold 34.6 million shares, with 21.5 million from the company and the rest from existing holders. CEO David Fortunato and co-founders rang the Nasdaq Opening Bell in Times Square.
12 December 2025
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide on Broadcom, Oracle as Investors Brace for Delayed Jobs & CPI Data

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide on Broadcom, Oracle as Investors Brace for Delayed Jobs & CPI Data

Updated: 12:30 p.m. ET (Friday, Dec. 12, 2025) U.S. stocks are pulling back at midday after a record-setting week for major benchmarks, with technology and AI-linked names leading the decline as investors reassess the pace—and profitability—of Big Tech’s massive AI buildout. Around 12:30 p.m. ET, trading action shows a clear split: the Nasdaq-heavy trade is under pressure, while the Dow’s more value-oriented mix has held up better than tech as money rotates across sectors. AP News+1 The backdrop is unusually complex for late December: the Federal Reserve just delivered its third straight quarter-point cut, but markets are now turning to a backlog of economic reports delayed by a
12 December 2025
Altimmune (ALT) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 12, 2025: What Investors Are Watching Ahead of Pemvidutide Catalysts

Altimmune (ALT) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 12, 2025: What Investors Are Watching Ahead of Pemvidutide Catalysts

Altimmune shares traded around $5.29 at 16:50 UTC on Dec. 12, 2025, down 0.9% after a volatile session with heavy volume. The company is preparing for a CEO transition on Jan. 1, 2026, as investors await key pemvidutide Phase 2b data and an FDA meeting. Analyst targets and options activity are adding to the stock’s swings.
Wealthfront IPO Prices at $14, Raises $485 Million as WLTH Debuts on Nasdaq and Rings the Opening Bell

Wealthfront IPO Prices at $14, Raises $485 Million as WLTH Debuts on Nasdaq and Rings the Opening Bell

Wealthfront began trading on the Nasdaq after pricing its IPO at $14 per share, raising about $485 million by selling 34.6 million shares. The deal values the company at roughly $2 billion, or $2.6 billion on a fully diluted basis. CEO David Fortunato and co-founders rang the opening bell in Times Square. Wealthfront sold 21.5 million primary shares, with the rest sold by existing shareholders.
12 December 2025
Top Stock Gainers Today (Dec. 12, 2025, 12:30 p.m. ET): cbdMD, Canopy Growth, Tilray Lead a Cannabis-Fueled Rally

Top Stock Gainers Today (Dec. 12, 2025, 12:30 p.m. ET): cbdMD, Canopy Growth, Tilray Lead a Cannabis-Fueled Rally

cbdMD (YCBD) surged 126.6% to $1.43 by 12:30 p.m. ET, leading US stock gainers amid reports President Trump may ease federal marijuana restrictions. Major indexes fell, with the S&P 500 down 1.05% and Nasdaq 100 off 1.8%. Small-cap and cannabis stocks outperformed on policy speculation and company news.
AI Stocks Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Broadcom and Oracle Spark Fresh AI Bubble Fears as Nvidia, AMD and Big Tech Slide at Midday

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Broadcom and Oracle Spark Fresh AI Bubble Fears as Nvidia, AMD and Big Tech Slide at Midday

Broadcom shares fell about 10% by midday Friday after warning on margins tied to AI sales, triggering a sharp selloff in AI and semiconductor stocks. Nvidia dropped 2.2%, AMD 4%, and Oracle 5%. The Nasdaq-100 slid 1.7% and semiconductor ETFs lost over 3.5%. Investors shifted into sectors seen as less exposed to AI valuation risk.
Wheaton Precious Metals WPM Stock Surges to Fresh Highs on the Silver Rally: Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Watch on December 12, 2025

Wheaton Precious Metals WPM Stock Surges to Fresh Highs on the Silver Rally: Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Watch on December 12, 2025

Wheaton Precious Metals traded near $117 on December 12, 2025, after hitting an intraday high of $120.47, boosted by surging silver prices. Silver reached new records in December, with Reuters citing a high of $64.31 following a Federal Reserve rate cut. Wheaton reported record Q3 revenue of $476 million and net earnings of $367 million.
ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News: 5-for-1 Split Approaches as AI Expansion and Analyst Forecasts Keep Shares in Focus (Dec. 12, 2025)

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News: 5-for-1 Split Approaches as AI Expansion and Analyst Forecasts Keep Shares in Focus (Dec. 12, 2025)

ServiceNow shares traded near $860 on Dec. 12, 2025, ahead of a 5-for-1 stock split set for December 18. The Options Clearing Corporation confirmed contract adjustments will take effect on the same date. The stock remains below its 52-week high of $1,198.09. Investors are watching AI product launches and recent M&A activity.
Lumentum (LITE) Stock Slides on AI-Tech Selloff as Analysts Lift Price Targets to $380 — What Today’s News and Forecasts Say (Dec. 12, 2025)

Lumentum (LITE) Stock Slides on AI-Tech Selloff as Analysts Lift Price Targets to $380 — What Today’s News and Forecasts Say (Dec. 12, 2025)

Lumentum Holdings shares fell about 10% to $332 during Friday’s U.S. session, with heavy volume and wide intraday swings. The drop followed a broader selloff in AI-linked tech stocks as investors shifted away from high-valuation names. Lumentum, a key supplier of optical components for AI infrastructure, has seen over 60% of its revenue tied to AI and cloud demand, according to recent company estimates.

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Keppel stock price in focus as broker lifts target and dividend clock ticks

Keppel stock price in focus as broker lifts target and dividend clock ticks

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Keppel shares closed at S$11.64 on Friday, up 0.17%, outperforming the Straits Times Index. UOB Kay Hian raised its target price to S$13.23 after Keppel announced a 38% higher FY2025 dividend, with key dates set for April. The M1 sale remains delayed pending regulatory approval. Investors await updates on asset sales and dividend plans when trading resumes Monday.
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