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Lam Research (LRCX) Stock After Hours on Dec. 15, 2025: Jefferies Lifts Target to $200—What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock After Hours on Dec. 15, 2025: Jefferies Lifts Target to $200—What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) is ending Monday, December 15, 2025, on a strong note in regular trading—and a slightly softer one after the closing bell—as investors digest a fresh wave of bullish semiconductor equipment commentary and brace for a potentially market-moving slate of delayed U.S. economic data due Tuesday morning. Here’s what happened after the bell, what’s driving the narrative around Lam Research stock, and what traders and longer-term investors may want on their radar before the market opens Tuesday, December 16. LRCX after-hours check: where Lam Research stock stands tonight Lam Research stock closed at $164.30, up 2.35%
Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock After Hours: What Happened Monday (Dec. 15, 2025) and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Market Open

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock After Hours: What Happened Monday (Dec. 15, 2025) and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Market Open

Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) finished Monday’s session higher, then held steady in post-market trading—setting up a potentially catalyst-heavy Tuesday as investors brace for major U.S. economic data that could swing travel and consumer-discretionary names. BKNG after the bell: Closing move, after-hours check, and why it matters BKNG closed Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at $5,457.70, up 2.94%, extending its win streak to five consecutive sessions. The stock’s gain came on a day when broader indexes were mixed to lower, underscoring that travel platform sentiment stayed constructive even as the overall tape wobbled. MarketWatch In the after-hours session, BKNG was essentially
Nasdaq Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Composite Ends Lower as AI Jitters Persist Ahead of Jobs Report (Dec. 15, 2025)

Nasdaq Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Composite Ends Lower as AI Jitters Persist Ahead of Jobs Report (Dec. 15, 2025)

NEW YORK — The Nasdaq stock market finished Monday’s session on a soft note, with investors increasingly cautious heading into a data-heavy week that could reshape expectations for interest rates and the 2026 growth outlook. According to preliminary data, the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.58% to 23,060.03, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.15% to 6,816.34 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average eased 0.09% to 48,416.62. TradingView The late-day drift lower capped a choppy session that reflected a familiar 2025 tug-of-war: mega-cap tech and the AI trade still dominate headlines, but leadership is getting harder to find as investors demand proof that record spending on chips and data
S&P 500 Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Index Holds Near 6,800s as Payrolls, Inflation and AI Anxiety Set the Tone

S&P 500 Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Index Holds Near 6,800s as Payrolls, Inflation and AI Anxiety Set the Tone

NEW YORK — Monday, December 15, 2025 (11:40 a.m. ET) — The S&P 500 is steady in late-morning trading as Wall Street starts the final full trading week of 2025 with a familiar mix of optimism and caution: hopes for easier rates in 2026, nerves around big-tech valuations, and a packed calendar of delayed U.S. economic data that could quickly change the market’s direction. Reuters+1 As of 11:27 a.m. ET, the S&P 500 (SPX) was at 6,836.37, up 0.13% on the day (quotes may be delayed). Stooq S&P 500 live update: early gains fade, trading stays rangebound The S&P 500
Gold Price in Pakistan Today (15 December 2025): 24K Jumps to Rs454,862 per Tola as Global Bullion Nears 7‑Week High

Gold Price in Pakistan Today (15 December 2025): 24K Jumps to Rs454,862 per Tola as Global Bullion Nears 7‑Week High

KARACHI/ISLAMABAD — December 15, 2025: Gold prices in Pakistan climbed again on Monday, tracking a fresh upswing in international bullion markets and keeping local rates near record territory. The move comes as global gold hovered close to a seven‑week high, supported by a softer US dollar, falling bond yields and renewed safe‑haven demand. Gold rate in Pakistan today: latest prices (15/12/2025) According to rates shared by the All‑Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA/APSGJA), local bullion prices moved higher in Monday’s session: Silver also extended its rally in Pakistan, printing new highs: For context, APGJSA‑quoted gold had closed at Rs452,262 per tola in the
US Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Empire State Manufacturing, NAHB Housing Index, Fed Speaker Williams, and Treasury Bill Auctions

US Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Empire State Manufacturing, NAHB Housing Index, Fed Speaker Williams, and Treasury Bill Auctions

Wall Street starts the week with a compact but market-sensitive U.S. economic calendar today, Monday, December 15, 2025—headlined by the New York Fed’s Empire State Manufacturing Survey, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, and remarks from New York Fed President John C. Williams. Treasury bill auctions also add an important rates-and-liquidity check-in for investors watching the front end of the curve. The backdrop matters more than usual: a recent, record-length U.S. government shutdown disrupted data collection, pushed back key releases, and left holes in the official economic record—meaning this week’s delayed jobs and inflation prints may come with extra caveats
Progressive Stock (PGR): What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Progressive Stock (PGR): What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Progressive (NYSE: PGR) heads into Monday’s session with investors balancing three storylines that can move the stock quickly: (1) the company’s newly declared $13.50 annual dividend, (2) Florida “excess profit” credits that could total nearly $1 billion, and (3) a busy mid-December calendar that includes Progressive’s next monthly earnings release and key U.S. macro data that can sway insurers’ valuations and investment-income expectations. As of Friday’s close (Dec. 12, 2025), Progressive shares finished at $234.85, up 1.91% on the day and still about 19.84% below the stock’s $292.99 52‑week high set on March 17. MarketWatch Below is what to watch
Netflix Stock (NFLX): What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Netflix Stock (NFLX): What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) heads into Monday’s session (Dec. 15, 2025) with a single theme dominating nearly every bull and bear case: deal risk. After a blockbuster agreement to acquire Warner Bros.’ studio and streaming operations—paired with a sudden hostile counterbid—Netflix stock has become less about the day-to-day streaming narrative and more about regulatory outcomes, financing, and whether a bidding war erupts. Netflix+2Financial Times+2 Below is what investors and traders should keep on their radar before the opening bell. Where Netflix stock stands heading into Monday Netflix shares most recently closed at $95.19, up about 1.17% on the day (Friday, Dec. 12), after a volatile stretch of
CSL Limited Stock (ASX:CSL) Update: Hemgenix 5-Year Data, Vaccine Audit Fallout, Buyback Support — Week Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

CSL Limited Stock (ASX:CSL) Update: Hemgenix 5-Year Data, Vaccine Audit Fallout, Buyback Support — Week Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

CSL Limited shares closed Friday at A$183.93, ending a volatile week only slightly lower overall after a sharp rebound into the weekend. Investors are weighing two very different storylines at once: encouraging long-term clinical data for CSL’s hemophilia B gene therapy HEMGENIX, and fresh scrutiny on Australia’s onshore vaccine manufacturing deals tied to CSL Seqirus — all while CSL continues to steadily mop up stock through its A$750 million on-market buyback. Global Newsroom | CSL+4Yahoo Finance+4Intelligent Investor+4 Below is what moved CSL this week, the most important news in the last few days, and what to watch in the week
Dell Technologies Stock (DELL) Weekly Update: Price Hikes, Insider Sale, and AI Server Momentum — Outlook for the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Dell Technologies Stock (DELL) Weekly Update: Price Hikes, Insider Sale, and AI Server Momentum — Outlook for the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025Meta description (SEO): Dell Technologies (DELL) stock fell sharply to end the week lower as AI-related volatility hit hardware names. Here’s what moved DELL this week, the latest news, Wall Street forecasts, and the key catalysts to watch in the week ahead. Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) closed Friday, Dec. 12, at $129.98, capping a volatile week for the hardware maker as investors weighed fresh headlines on commercial PC price increases, a notable insider transaction, and the broader market’s renewed jitters around the “AI trade.” Yahoo Finance+1 For the week of Dec. 8–12, DELL fell about 7.4%
Citigroup Stock (C) Outlook: JPMorgan Upgrade, Turnaround Momentum, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Citigroup Stock (C) Outlook: JPMorgan Upgrade, Turnaround Momentum, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Citigroup (NYSE: C) ended this week near its 52‑week highs after a JPMorgan upgrade and upbeat banking-fee commentary. Here’s the latest news, forecasts, and the week-ahead setup. Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) is closing out the second week of December with fresh bullish catalysts: a high-profile analyst upgrade, encouraging near-term revenue signals from management, and a macro backdrop that’s shifting again after the Federal Reserve’s latest decision. By Friday’s close, Citi shares were hovering around multi-year highs, with investors increasingly focused on whether CEO Jane Fraser’s multi-year transformation is finally translating into a sustained valuation re-rating—and whether 2026 could bring a
SoFi Stock (SOFI) This Week: $1.5B Share Offering Closes, New Smart Card Launch, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

SoFi Stock (SOFI) This Week: $1.5B Share Offering Closes, New Smart Card Launch, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: December 12, 2025Company: SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI)Focus: Key headlines from the past several days, market reaction, analyst forecasts, and the week-ahead catalyst calendar. SoFi Technologies, Inc. stock has been in the spotlight this week as investors digested a major capital-raising move—a $1.5 billion common stock offering—alongside continued product expansion, including the launch of a new SoFi Smart Card banking-and-spending product. The result has been a familiar tug-of-war for growth investors: the longer-term case for scale, funding flexibility, and ecosystem expansion versus the near-term reality of dilution and “offering overhang” after a strong 2025 rally. Below is a full
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Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

7 February 2026
Diageo shares closed down 1.48% at 1,760 pence on Friday, trailing a 0.59% gain in the FTSE 100. An updated analyst consensus points to a 2.0% fall in first-half organic net sales ahead of interim results due Feb. 25. Trading volume was light, and the stock remains over 22% below its 52-week high.
National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

7 February 2026
National Grid shares closed at 1,285 pence in London on Friday, up 0.23%. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% after a close vote, signaling possible cuts if inflation falls. National Grid announced a wireless power transmission study with Space Solar and marked five years of IFA2 interconnector operations. Its U.S. ADR ended at $88.06, up $1.17.
BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

7 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, tracking gains in European defence stocks. The company’s market value stands near £54.8 billion. Investors await BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and orders. GXO Logistics renewed and expanded its contract to support BAE’s Type 26 frigate program in Scotland.
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