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Financial News News 13 December 2025

ADP Stock (NASDAQ: ADP) Update: What Drove Automatic Data Processing Shares This Week — and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

ADP Stock (NASDAQ: ADP) Update: What Drove Automatic Data Processing Shares This Week — and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) stock finished the week on a stronger note even as broader markets pulled back. Shares closed Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at $266.10, up 1.18% on the day and marking a third consecutive session of gains. MarketWatch Still, ADP remains well below its 52-week high near $329.93 (June 6), keeping the stock’s pullback narrative in focus heading into a data-heavy week for U.S. markets. MarketWatch Below is a full, updated look at ADP stock this week, the most important ADP headlines from the last several days, Wall Street forecasts, and the week-ahead catalysts that could move
13 December 2025
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HCA Stock Outlook: HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) Ends the Week Near $485 After a Volatile Swing — Latest News, Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

HCA Stock Outlook: HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) Ends the Week Near $485 After a Volatile Swing — Latest News, Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: December 12, 2025 (U.S. market close)HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) closed Friday at $484.77, finishing the week essentially flat—but not quiet. A sharp midweek drop and quick rebound put policy risk, reimbursement headlines, and year-end positioning back in the spotlight for America’s largest for-profit hospital operator. StockAnalysis+2MarketWatch+2 Below is what moved HCA stock this week, the most important HCA Healthcare news from the past several days, what analysts are forecasting now, and the key catalysts to watch in the week ahead. HCA stock this week: flat finish, big intrawEEK volatility HCA ended Friday (Dec. 12) at $484.77, up 0.50%
13 December 2025
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Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock: This Week’s Rally, Fresh F-35 Headlines, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 12.12.2025)

Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock: This Week’s Rally, Fresh F-35 Headlines, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 12.12.2025)

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) wrapped up the week with a strong move higher, closing at $480.25 on Friday, December 12, 2025, extending a nine-session winning streak even as broader U.S. equities finished the day lower. MarketWatch+1 For investors tracking LMT stock into next week, the story is a mix of momentum, contract-driven visibility, and headline risk—especially around the F-35 program after Switzerland said it will trim its planned purchase to stay within budget. Reuters Below is a detailed, Google News/Discover-ready roundup of what moved Lockheed Martin stock this week, the most important news from the last several days, updated
13 December 2025
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Starbucks Stock Forecast: SBUX News, This Week’s Price Action, and the Week Ahead Updated Dec. 12, 2025

Starbucks Stock Forecast: SBUX News, This Week’s Price Action, and the Week Ahead Updated Dec. 12, 2025

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025Ticker: Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) Starbucks stock ended the week on a steadier note after a choppy stretch that included a sharp early-week dip and a rebound into Friday’s close. Heading into next week, investors are weighing three near-term forces: labor headlines (as the workers’ strike expands), operational initiatives tied to CEO Brian Niccol’s “Back to Starbucks” turnaround, and macro data that can swing consumer-facing names. SBUX closed Friday, Dec. 12 at $85.35, up modestly from last Friday’s $85.12, after falling as low as $82.28 on Tuesday before recovering across the rest of the week. Starbucks
13 December 2025
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CME Group Inc. Stock (NASDAQ: CME) This Week: Shares Rebound on Strong Volume Data, SEC Clearing-House Greenlight — Week Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

CME Group Inc. Stock (NASDAQ: CME) This Week: Shares Rebound on Strong Volume Data, SEC Clearing-House Greenlight — Week Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025Company: CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) CME Group stock ended the week on a steadier footing after a midweek dip, closing at $273.55 on Friday, Dec. 12 (up 0.42% on the day). Finviz That finish capped a modest weekly gain driven by a familiar theme for exchange operators: volatility, volumes, and policy-driven market plumbing changes. This week’s CME story wasn’t about a single earnings headline. Instead, investors digested a fresh surge in trading activity (including record crypto participation), regulatory momentum around U.S. Treasury market clearing, and a macro backdrop that continues to feed demand for hedging
13 December 2025
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock: This Week’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock: This Week’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 (U.S. market close) Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX) finished Friday at $452.04, extending a late-week rebound after a choppy start to the week. The stock’s intraday range on Friday stretched from $442.94 to $455.99 on volume of about 1.62 million shares, as biotech investors weighed fresh pipeline headlines, Wall Street price-target moves, and a shifting macro backdrop following the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision. MarketWatch+1 Below is a detailed, publication-ready breakdown of all notable VRTX news from the past several days, the latest analyst forecasts, and what could matter most for next week’s trading. VRTX stock
13 December 2025
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Parker-Hannifin (PH) Stock: Deal-Financing Update, This Week’s New Highs, and the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Parker-Hannifin (PH) Stock: Deal-Financing Update, This Week’s New Highs, and the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: December 12, 2025 (U.S. market close) Parker-Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH) wrapped up a volatile week still sitting near fresh highs after a rapid run-up earlier in the week. Shares closed Friday at $884.87, down 1.59% on the day, after setting a new 52-week high of $901.31 on Dec. 11. Trading volume on Dec. 12 came in below the stock’s 50-day average, suggesting a bout of profit-taking rather than a broad rush for the exits. MarketWatch The main “bigger picture” narrative behind Parker-Hannifin stock remains unchanged: strong operating momentum (especially in aerospace), a raised fiscal-year outlook, and a major portfolio
13 December 2025
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Brookfield Corporation BN stock forecast and outlook: this week’s moves, latest news and week-ahead catalysts, updated Dec 12, 2025

Brookfield Corporation BN stock forecast and outlook: this week’s moves, latest news and week-ahead catalysts, updated Dec 12, 2025

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025 (market close)Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN) ended the week in the mid‑$40s in the U.S., navigating a mix of rate-sensitive market swings and company-specific headlines spanning refinancing moves, AI‑infrastructure ambition, and ongoing global deal activity across the Brookfield ecosystem. BN stock recap for the week ending Dec 12, 2025 Brookfield Corporation shares closed $45.66 on Friday, Dec. 12. StockAnalysis+1Using the week’s daily closes, BN finished down about 1.68% from Monday’s close (Dec. 8) and down about 2.25% versus the prior Friday close (Dec. 5). StockAnalysis How the week traded (NYSE close): BN’s weekly high
13 December 2025
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Chubb (CB) Stock Climbs to a New 52-Week High as AIG Deal Chatter Sparks Volatility — Weekly Recap, Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Chubb (CB) Stock Climbs to a New 52-Week High as AIG Deal Chatter Sparks Volatility — Weekly Recap, Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) closed Friday at $308.47, notching a fresh 52-week high and extending a late-week rally that has been fueled by M&A speculation involving AIG, a steady drumbeat of bullish analyst notes, and a renewed focus on Chubb’s capital-return story. MarketWatch+1 While the headline tape has been noisy, the bigger narrative for many investors remains familiar: Chubb’s reputation for disciplined underwriting, a large and conservatively managed investment portfolio, and a long-standing preference for returning capital through dividends and buybacks. Reuters+2Q4 Capital Developer+2 Chubb stock today: where CB finished on Dec. 12 Even on a down day for major
13 December 2025
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Honeywell (HON) Stock Forecast: This Week’s Move, Fresh Company News, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Honeywell (HON) Stock Forecast: This Week’s Move, Fresh Company News, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025 (U.S. market close) StockAnalysisCompany: Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) Honeywell stock closed Friday, Dec. 12 at $193.66, slipping 0.10% on the day as U.S. equities finished broadly lower. StockAnalysis+1For the week, HON ended modestly higher: it rose from $191.99 (close on Dec. 8) to $193.66 (close on Dec. 12)—a gain of about 0.9%. StockAnalysis That relatively steady week masks a busy backdrop for investors: Honeywell released multiple company updates in the past several days—from new “smart venue” building automation wins to board changes—while the macro picture shifted after the Federal Reserve’s Dec. 9–10 meeting and
13 December 2025
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Lowe’s Stock (LOW) This Week: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Shares Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Lowe’s Stock (LOW) This Week: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Shares Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) finished the week ending Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at $247.29. StockAnalysis+1While the week’s net move was modest, the stock saw noticeable swings as investors balanced company-specific developments—especially Lowe’s push deeper into the Pro/homebuilder channel—with a market narrative increasingly driven by delayed U.S. economic data releases and interest-rate expectations. Reuters+1 Below is a detailed, publication-ready round-up of this week’s LOW stock action, the most relevant recent Lowe’s news, analyst forecasts, and the week-ahead catalysts that could influence the stock. LOW stock price recap: How Lowe’s traded this week Closing price (Dec. 12):$247.29 StockAnalysis+1This week’s trading range
13 December 2025
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Deere & Company (DE) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Week-Ahead Catalysts (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Deere & Company (DE) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Week-Ahead Catalysts (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Deere & Company (NYSE: DE)—best known as John Deere—wrapped up the week ending Friday, December 12, 2025 with a notable rebound after an Investor Day selloff, as markets digested fresh long-term targets, renewed tariff worries, and a shifting interest-rate backdrop. DE stock closed at $484.80 on Dec. 12, finishing the week higher even as investors continue to debate a familiar tension: Deere’s ambitious “Smart Industrial” technology roadmap versus near-term pressure from a down farm cycle, soft equipment demand, and tariff-driven margin headwinds. StockAnalysis+1 Deere stock this week: price action and what it signaled Weekly close: $484.80 (Fri., Dec. 12) NasdaqTrading-week
13 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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