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Caterpillar (CAT) Stock News & Forecasts: Analyst Price Targets, Dividend Update, and 2026 Outlook as of Dec. 20, 2025

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock News & Forecasts: Analyst Price Targets, Dividend Update, and 2026 Outlook as of Dec. 20, 2025

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) stock heads into the final stretch of 2025 after a sharp, headline-grabbing bout of volatility—one that reminded investors that even “blue-chip industrial bellwethers” can trade like momentum names when macro narratives shift. As markets closed for the weekend, CAT last settled at $576.22 on Friday, Dec. 19, after climbing 1.84% on the day. That rebound followed a steep mid-week drop that helped pressure the Dow Jones Industrial Average during risk-off trading. Investing.com+1 Below is a detailed roundup of what was new on Dec. 20, 2025, plus the latest forecasts and analyst views shaping expectations for CAT
21 December 2025
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Amgen Stock (AMGN) News Today: TrumpRx Drug-Price Deal, FDA Approvals, Dividend Update, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

Amgen Stock (AMGN) News Today: TrumpRx Drug-Price Deal, FDA Approvals, Dividend Update, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

December 20, 2025 — Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN) is closing out the year with a rare combination of near-term policy headlines and company-specific catalysts that matter to investors: a new U.S. drug-pricing deal tied to the TrumpRx rollout, fresh FDA approvals that expand the growth runway, reaffirmed shareholder returns via dividends, and a split—but active—Wall Street outlook heading into 2026. AMGN last traded around $327.38, reflecting the most recent available market print (U.S. markets are closed today). Below is a detailed, publication-ready breakdown of today’s key Amgen stock news, along with forecasts and analyst analysis relevant as of 20.12.2025. What’s
20 December 2025
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Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) Stock: Nasdaq-100 Addition, Dividend Update, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts as AI Data-Center Demand Builds

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) Stock: Nasdaq-100 Addition, Dividend Update, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts as AI Data-Center Demand Builds

Dec. 20, 2025 — Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MPWR) is ending 2025 in the spotlight after a cluster of catalysts that tends to matter for momentum-driven and fundamentals-driven investors alike: the stock is set to join the Nasdaq-100, the company reaffirmed its quarterly dividend, and Wall Street’s latest notes continue to frame MPWR as a key beneficiary of the AI data-center buildout—a theme that has been reshaping semiconductor leadership over the past year. Reuters+2Nasdaq+2 MPWR last traded around $937 (late Friday U.S. time), valuing the company at roughly $44 billion in market capitalization. The stock remains below its 52-week
20 December 2025
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UOB Stock (SGX:U11) Outlook: Latest News, Dividend Updates and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 20, 2025)

UOB Stock (SGX:U11) Outlook: Latest News, Dividend Updates and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 20, 2025)

SINGAPORE — United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) stock closed at S$34.70 on Dec 19, ending a week in which the lender lagged DBS and OCBC, with market attention squarely on Greater China commercial real estate risks and a fresh report that UOB is exploring strategic options for its asset management arm. The Straits Times+1 For investors tracking UOB (ticker U11 on SGX), the current story is less about day-to-day price swings and more about a three-way tug-of-war: Below is a detailed round-up of the most recent news and analysis available as of Dec 20, 2025, plus what analysts and management
20 December 2025
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Caterpillar (CAT) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: CPI Surprise, Fresh Filings, Dividend Clarity, and 2026 Price Targets

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: CPI Surprise, Fresh Filings, Dividend Clarity, and 2026 Price Targets

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) stock is back in focus on Thursday, December 18, 2025, after a volatile week that reminded investors why “CAT stock” is often treated as both an industrial bellwether and a macro trade. A cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation print helped lift broader markets today, while a cluster of new ownership disclosures and analyst roundups added fresh talking points for anyone tracking Caterpillar’s 2026 outlook. Bureau of Labor Statistics+2Reuters+2 Below is a comprehensive look at the news, forecasts, and analyses published on 18.12.2025, plus what they mean for Caterpillar stock heading into early 2026. Caterpillar stock price today: rebound
18 December 2025
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Vedanta Ltd Stock Hits Fresh Highs After NCLT Demerger Nod: Latest News, Broker Targets, Dividend Outlook and Key Risks (18 Dec 2025)

Vedanta Ltd Stock Hits Fresh Highs After NCLT Demerger Nod: Latest News, Broker Targets, Dividend Outlook and Key Risks (18 Dec 2025)

December 18, 2025 — Vedanta Ltd (NSE: VEDL, BSE: 500295) is back in the spotlight after its long-awaited demerger cleared a major legal hurdle, triggering a sharp re-rating conversation across Dalal Street. The stock has been trading around the ₹580 zone on December 18 after touching a fresh all-time high near ₹580.45 earlier this week, as investors position for what could become one of India’s most-watched corporate break-ups in 2026. mint+1 What’s different this time is not just price momentum—it’s the mix of catalysts behind it: the NCLT’s approval, improving clarity on the five-way split, and a wave of brokerage
18 December 2025
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Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price Today: Dividend Payment Nears as Westpac Shifts Its RBA Forecast to a 2026 Hold

Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price Today: Dividend Payment Nears as Westpac Shifts Its RBA Forecast to a 2026 Hold

Westpac Banking Corporation shares were trading around A$38.26 on 18 December 2025, with the stock moving in a day range of roughly A$38.13 to A$38.55 and sitting within a 52‑week range of about A$28.44 to A$41.00. Investing.com That price action lands Westpac stock in a very “late‑cycle banking” mood: investors are balancing the near-term appeal of dividends with the longer-term question of what interest rates (and mortgage competition) do to bank margins in 2026. In the past 24 hours, Westpac’s own economics team has materially changed its view on where the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is heading—an update that
18 December 2025
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Philip Morris International (PM) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Price Action, Dividend Update, ZYN & IQOS Catalysts, and Analyst Forecasts

Philip Morris International (PM) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Price Action, Dividend Update, ZYN & IQOS Catalysts, and Analyst Forecasts

Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) traded around $158 on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, slipping modestly after a strong prior session. As of the latest available quote, PM was near $157.93, down about 0.3% on the day, with an intraday range roughly spanning $157.51 to $159.51. The bigger story for investors isn’t the small day-to-day move—it’s the steady drumbeat of dividend visibility, smoke-free growth (ZYN and IQOS), and a dense 2026 catalyst calendar led by U.S. regulatory milestones. Here’s what matters for PM stock right now, using the major headlines, forecasts, and analysis circulating on 16.12.2025. PM stock price today:
16 December 2025
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Seagate Technology (STX) Stock News Today: Nasdaq-100 Addition, Dividend Dates, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

Seagate Technology (STX) Stock News Today: Nasdaq-100 Addition, Dividend Dates, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

December 15, 2025 — Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) is back in the spotlight after Nasdaq confirmed the hard-drive maker will be added to the Nasdaq-100 Index as part of the benchmark’s annual reconstitution, with the change scheduled to take effect before the market opens on Monday, December 22, 2025. Nasdaq+1 Seagate shares have been volatile in recent sessions, but remained near the $290–$292 area in Monday trading, with the session’s range stretching from the high $280s to the low $290s. StockAnalysis For investors and traders, today’s story around Seagate stock blends three themes: index inclusion, AI-driven storage demand,
15 December 2025
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Kellanova Stock (NYSE: K) Update on Dec. 15, 2025: Mars Deal Closes, $83.50 Cash Payout, Dividend Details, and What Investors Should Know

Kellanova Stock (NYSE: K) Update on Dec. 15, 2025: Mars Deal Closes, $83.50 Cash Payout, Dividend Details, and What Investors Should Know

December 15, 2025 — Kellanova stock (NYSE: K) has effectively reached its end as a publicly traded investment following Mars’ completed acquisition of the Pringles and Cheez-It maker. The transaction—announced last year at $83.50 per share in cash—closed on December 11, 2025, and Kellanova’s shares have been cancelled and converted into the right to receive cash. SEC+2Kellanova News+2 For market watchers who still see a “K” quote on some platforms, the key point is this: the stock story is no longer about earnings beats or snack-aisle market share. It’s about deal settlement mechanics, delisting logistics, and the final dividend that
15 December 2025
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British American Tobacco Stock News (BATS.L / BTI) on Dec. 15, 2025: Buyback Update, Dividend Dates, 2026 Forecast and Analyst Targets

British American Tobacco Stock News (BATS.L / BTI) on Dec. 15, 2025: Buyback Update, Dividend Dates, 2026 Forecast and Analyst Targets

December 15, 2025 British American Tobacco p.l.c. stock is back in focus for income investors and “defensive” equity watchers—because the story is doing that very tobacco-company thing where cash returns look comforting while regulatory and category disruption refuse to be ignored. As of Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, British American Tobacco (LSE: BATS) traded around 4,268p (£42.68), up on the day, after a volatile stretch driven by BAT’s full-year pre-close update, a fresh £1.3 billion buyback plan for FY2026, and renewed debate over U.S. vaping competition and illicit products. London South East Below is a complete, publication-ready roundup of today’s (15.12.2025)
15 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (PFE) Before Market Open Dec. 15, 2025: Key News, 2026 Guidance Call, Analyst Targets, Dividend, and Risks

Pfizer Stock (PFE) Before Market Open Dec. 15, 2025: Key News, 2026 Guidance Call, Analyst Targets, Dividend, and Risks

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) heads into Monday’s U.S. market open (Dec. 15, 2025) in a familiar spot for late 2025: investors are weighing a high dividend and aggressive deal-making against policy uncertainty for COVID vaccines and the company’s ongoing push to replace pandemic-era revenue with oncology and cardiometabolic growth. As of Friday’s close (Dec. 12), Pfizer shares finished around $25.85, near the middle-to-upper end of a $20.92–$27.69 52-week range. MarketWatch+1 The most immediate catalyst isn’t an earnings report—it’s Pfizer’s analyst call on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 8:00 a.m. ET, where management is scheduled to provide full-year 2026 financial guidance. That call
14 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after the company announced plans for $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, mainly for AWS and AI, and issued a first-quarter profit outlook below estimates. The stock drop could erase $200 billion in market value. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while free cash flow declined due to higher spending on AI infrastructure.
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