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Financial Forecasts News 22 December 2025

UniFirst Corporation Stock (UNF) Jumps After Cintas Renews $275 Buyout Offer — News, Forecasts, and What’s Next

UniFirst Corporation Stock (UNF) Jumps After Cintas Renews $275 Buyout Offer — News, Forecasts, and What’s Next

Cintas Corporation made a $5.2 billion all-cash offer to acquire UniFirst at $275 per share, its third attempt to buy the company. UniFirst confirmed receipt of the non-binding proposal and said its board is reviewing the bid. UniFirst shares jumped 18% to $201 after the news, well below the offer price. Cintas included a $350 million reverse termination fee if regulators block the deal.
22 December 2025
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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Jumps on 800G Hyperscaler Momentum: Dec. 22, 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Jumps on 800G Hyperscaler Momentum: Dec. 22, 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook

Applied Optoelectronics shares jumped 14% to 16% intraday Monday, trading near $36, after news of its first volume order for 800G data center transceivers from a major hyperscale customer. The company expects 800G shipments to add $4 million to $8 million in Q4 revenue. AAOI also reported $22 million in 400G orders year-to-date.
22 December 2025
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UPS Stock Outlook for 2026: 6.5% Dividend, Cost Cuts, Rate Hikes—and the Biggest Risks in the Next Year

UPS Stock Outlook for 2026: 6.5% Dividend, Cost Cuts, Rate Hikes—and the Biggest Risks in the Next Year

UPS shares hovered near $100 on Dec. 22, with a dividend yield around 6.5%, drawing both interest and concern over payout sustainability. Investors are focused on UPS’s efforts to boost profitability by cutting low-margin business, including a deal to reduce Amazon package volume by over 50% by late 2026. Analysts flagged uncertainty over 2026 demand and the impact of new surcharges on pricing.
22 December 2025
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Carnival Corporation & plc Stock (CCL) Today: Dividend Return, Strong 2026 Forecast, and NYSE-Only Unification Plan Drive Fresh Buzz

Carnival Corporation & plc Stock (CCL) Today: Dividend Return, Strong 2026 Forecast, and NYSE-Only Unification Plan Drive Fresh Buzz

Carnival Corporation & plc stock is back in the spotlight as investors digest a cluster of catalysts that landed just ahead of (and into) Dec. 22, 2025: a quarterly earnings beat, the return of the dividend, upbeat 2026 guidance, and a proposal to simplify the company’s unusual dual-listed structure. Add in new headlines around fuel strategy and longer-term LNG supply planning, and you’ve got a cruise giant giving the market plenty to price in. By Monday afternoon, Carnival’s U.S.-listed shares were trading around $31.98 (NYSE: CCL), while the related U.S. line for Carnival plc (NYSE: CUK) hovered near $31.62.That level
22 December 2025
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Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Shares Jump on Dec. 22, 2025 as Navy ShipOS, Nvidia Partnership, and 2026 Forecasts Collide

Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Shares Jump on Dec. 22, 2025 as Navy ShipOS, Nvidia Partnership, and 2026 Forecasts Collide

Palantir Technologies shares rose 4.18% to $193.38 as of 14:27 UTC Monday, trading near their 52-week high. The move followed renewed investor focus on AI and defense contracts, despite ongoing scrutiny over Palantir’s valuation and UK lawmakers questioning its government deals after a Swiss security report. Trading volume reached about 19.23 million shares.
22 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock Outlook for 2026: Oncology Momentum, Obesity Deals, and the Patent Cliff Investors Can’t Ignore

Pfizer Stock Outlook for 2026: Oncology Momentum, Obesity Deals, and the Patent Cliff Investors Can’t Ignore

Pfizer on Dec. 22 announced a new metastatic prostate cancer research program with Flagship Pioneering and Repertoire Immune Medicines, the eighth under their alliance. The move follows Pfizer’s Dec. 16 guidance projecting flat-to-down 2026 revenue, ongoing COVID product declines, and increased R&D spending. Management warned of “bumpy” years ahead as exclusivity losses weigh on sales.
22 December 2025
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CRH PLC Stock Enters the S&P 500 Today: Buybacks, 2025 Guidance, Analyst Forecasts and What to Watch Next (Dec. 22, 2025)

CRH PLC Stock Enters the S&P 500 Today: Buybacks, 2025 Guidance, Analyst Forecasts and What to Watch Next (Dec. 22, 2025)

NEW YORK — Dec. 22, 2025 — CRH plc (NYSE: CRH), one of the world’s largest building materials groups, is stepping into a new spotlight on Monday: its addition to the S&P 500 becomes effective prior to the open of U.S. trading today, a milestone that often triggers index-fund rebalancing, a short-term liquidity boost, and heightened media attention. CRH+1 At the same time, the company is actively returning capital. CRH disclosed today that it repurchased 31,000 ordinary shares on Dec. 19 in New York through its broker, with the shares set for cancellation—part of a buyback plan of up to
22 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) News Today: AI “Copilot” Push, Azure Growth, and Wall Street’s 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) News Today: AI “Copilot” Push, Azure Growth, and Wall Street’s 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Microsoft shares traded near $486 on December 22, 2025, holding above spring lows but below the July peak of $555.45. Analysts at Wedbush and Evercore highlighted optimism for AI-driven growth and Azure in 2026. CEO Satya Nadella is reportedly pushing for faster Copilot improvements. A year-end tech rebound is supporting sentiment across AI stocks.
22 December 2025
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Datavault AI (DVLT) Stock News Today: New Blockchain Patents, 2026 Revenue Forecasts, and the Catalysts Moving Shares (Dec. 22, 2025)

Datavault AI (DVLT) Stock News Today: New Blockchain Patents, 2026 Revenue Forecasts, and the Catalysts Moving Shares (Dec. 22, 2025)

Datavault AI announced two new U.S. patents on Dec. 22 for blockchain-based content licensing and tokenized monetization. Shares traded near $0.97 early Monday, down about 9.6% from the prior close, with volume spiking to around 94 million shares. The company’s stock has swung between $0.25 and $4.10 over the past year.
22 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025): New CEO Meg O’Neill, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Price Forecasts Put BP Shares in Focus

BP PLC Stock Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025): New CEO Meg O’Neill, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Price Forecasts Put BP Shares in Focus

BP confirmed Meg O’Neill will become CEO on April 1, 2026, following Murray Auchincloss’s abrupt exit. Shares traded at 424.5p in London and $33.94 in New York as of December 22. The board is pushing for tighter cost controls and asset sales amid persistent takeover speculation. BP is running active share buybacks while oil prices remain range-bound.
22 December 2025
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Unilever PLC Stock (ULVR, UL) News and Forecasts on Dec. 22, 2025: Post–Magnum Spin-Off Outlook, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks

Unilever PLC Stock (ULVR, UL) News and Forecasts on Dec. 22, 2025: Post–Magnum Spin-Off Outlook, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks

Unilever completed the demerger of its ice cream business, now The Magnum Ice Cream Company, and consolidated shares at an 8-for-9 ratio. As of Dec. 22, shareholders began receiving TMICC share statements and fractional cash payments. Citadel disclosed a £50 million short position against Magnum. Unilever retains a 19.9% stake in the spun-off company.
22 December 2025
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Lenskart Solutions Limited Stock Today (22 December 2025): Share Price, Macquarie’s ₹530 Target, Morgan Stanley View, and Fresh Forecasts

Lenskart Solutions Limited Stock Today (22 December 2025): Share Price, Macquarie’s ₹530 Target, Morgan Stanley View, and Fresh Forecasts

Lenskart shares traded around ₹475–₹478 mid-day on December 22, after swinging between ₹454.65 and ₹495.00. Macquarie started coverage with an “Outperform” rating and ₹530 target, citing margin potential, while Morgan Stanley initiated at “Equal-weight” with a ₹445 target, highlighting valuation concerns. The stock is up about 14% over the past month. Market cap stands near ₹81,000–₹82,000 crore.
22 December 2025
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook (22 December 2025)

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook (22 December 2025)

Lynas Rare Earths will join the S&P/ASX 50 index before market open on 22 December 2025, following S&P Dow Jones Indices’ quarterly rebalance. The company faces near-term production shortfalls after power disruptions at its Kalgoorlie facility, which have led analysts to cut output and revenue forecasts for the December quarter. Lynas shares closed at A$12.49 on Monday, up 2.46%.
22 December 2025
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National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Share Price Today: What’s Moving NAB Stock on 22 December 2025 — and Where Analysts See It Heading

National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Share Price Today: What’s Moving NAB Stock on 22 December 2025 — and Where Analysts See It Heading

NAB shares traded near A$42.08 on December 22, 2025, down for the day while some peers outperformed in a shortened Christmas week. The stock’s 52-week range stood at A$31.13 to A$45.25. Market focus remains on shifting rate expectations, with some analysts now forecasting RBA hikes as early as February. Broader consensus on the RBA’s next move remains uncertain.
22 December 2025
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Boeing Stock (BA) Preview for Dec. 22, 2025: FAA Decisions, 777F Emissions Waiver, and the 2026 Cash-Flow Turnaround Debate

Boeing Stock (BA) Preview for Dec. 22, 2025: FAA Decisions, 777F Emissions Waiver, and the 2026 Cash-Flow Turnaround Debate

Boeing shares closed at $214.08, up 2.79% ahead of a holiday-shortened trading week. Investors are watching FAA certification progress for the 737 MAX 7 and 10, as delays continue to affect delivery schedules and cash flow outlooks. NYSE and Nasdaq confirmed normal trading hours except for an early close on Dec. 24 and closure on Dec. 25.
22 December 2025
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Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025 — Latest News, Earnings Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025 — Latest News, Earnings Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook

Qualcomm closed at $175.25 on Dec. 19, 2025, with after-hours trading at $175.75 and a market cap near $186 billion. The company completed its Alphawave Semi acquisition on Dec. 18, accelerating its data center AI push. Tony Pialis, Alphawave’s CEO, will lead Qualcomm’s data center business. Next earnings are scheduled for Feb. 4, 2026.
22 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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