Stock Market News 22 December 2025

Lululemon Stock (LULU) Today: Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Shake-Up, New 2026 Expansion—and What Wall Street Forecasts Next (Dec. 22, 2025)

Lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) is trading in the spotlight to start the holiday-shortened week, as investors weigh a rare convergence of catalysts: an activist hedge fund building a $1 billion-plus stake, a CEO transition that could reset strategy, and a fresh push to accelerate international growth in 2026. Reuters+2Lululemon+2 As of Dec. 22, 2025 (17:51 UTC), Lululemon shares were around $211, up roughly 0.8% on the day, after trading between about $208–$211. That relatively calm tape masks a much bigger debate around the stock: whether Lululemon’s brand and product engine can regain momentum in North America—and whether the “reset”

22 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·NASDAQ:LULU·Stock Market

Polestar Automotive Holding (PSNY) Stock Jumps After New Funding: Today’s News, Forecasts, and Analyst Views (Dec. 22, 2025)

Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC (NASDAQ: PSNY) is back in the spotlight on Monday, December 22, 2025, as investors react to a fresh liquidity package anchored by its majority owner Geely—plus new bank money and a debt-to-equity conversion. By midday in New York, PSNY stock traded around $14.18, up roughly 10.9% from the prior close after opening near $12.94 and swinging between $12.80 and $14.39.Swedish newswire coverage also noted the stock popped at the open following the weekend’s financing headlines. Omni What’s driving the move is not one announcement, but a sequence of balance-sheet and funding actions over the past

22 December 2025

Electric Vehicles·NASDAQ:PSNY·Stock Market

Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) Stock Surges on $8.4 Billion Take-Private Deal: Price, Timeline, and What Analysts Are Saying (Dec. 22, 2025)

Clearwater Analytics Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWAN) is in the spotlight on December 22, 2025, after the company confirmed it has agreed to be acquired in an all-cash take-private transaction valued at about $8.4 billion (including debt). Shareholders are set to receive $24.55 per share in cash, a headline number that has quickly become the market’s “gravity well” for the stock. Reuters+2CWAN+2 With the deal now public, the CWAN story shifts from the usual quarterly beat/miss drama to a more deal-driven narrative: merger timelines, regulatory approvals, a “go-shop” window for competing bids, and whether the stock trades at (or below) the

22 December 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions·NYSE:CWAN·Stock Market

Wells Fargo Stock (WFC) Today: Options-Clearing Push, Fresh Deal Headlines, and What Forecasts Say for 2026

Dec. 22, 2025 — Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is in focus heading into the final stretch of the year as investors weigh a new strategic move in markets, fresh deal-related headlines tied to big-ticket financing, and a still-shifting U.S. interest-rate backdrop. Shares of Wells Fargo stock traded higher on Monday, hovering around $94 and up about 1% on the day at the time of reporting. With the stock near recent highs, attention is turning from the “cleanup and recovery” narrative toward what Wells can build now that its balance sheet is no longer constrained by the long-running regulatory

22 December 2025

Stock Market

Karman Holdings (KRMN) Stock Surges on Dec. 22, 2025: What Today’s Rally, New Forecasts, and the Five Axis Deal Mean for Investors

Karman Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KRMN) stock is having a loud Monday. In midday trading on December 22, 2025, KRMN stock jumped roughly 8%–9% into the high-$70s, putting the aerospace-and-defense newcomer among the market’s notable winners as risk appetite improved and small caps outperformed. StockAnalysis+2Benzinga+2 So what’s actually behind the move—and what do the newest forecasts and analyses imply for where Karman Holdings stock could go next? Below is a comprehensive snapshot of today’s news and analysis (Dec. 22, 2025), plus the freshest Wall Street outlooks that are shaping the narrative around KRMN right now. KRMN stock today: price, momentum, and

22 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·Mergers & Acquisitions·NYSE:KRMN·Stock Market

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock News Today: Google Cloud’s Near-$10 Billion Deal, AI-Security Momentum, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PANW) is back in the spotlight on December 22, 2025, as investors digest a wave of fresh coverage and analysis tied to the company’s expanding role in AI-era cybersecurity—and a landmark cloud partnership that could reshape its growth narrative into 2026. As of the latest available quote on Dec. 22, PANW traded around $189.65, up roughly 1.5% on the day, as the market continued to assess the revenue potential (and execution risks) of several major strategic moves. Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready roundup of the current news, forecasts, and analyses circulating today (22.12.2025)—including what’s driving

22 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Cloud Computing·Cybersecurity·NASDAQ:PANW·Stock Market

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Surges on $816M Space Force Satellite Contract and Record 2025 Launches — What News and Forecasts Say on Dec. 22, 2025

Rocket Lab Corporation stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) is starting the holiday-shortened week with a bang: shares pushed to fresh highs on Monday, December 22, 2025, extending a sharp rally that began late last week. The move follows two closely linked catalysts that investors tend to love in the same sentence: a “landmark” U.S. national security satellite contract and a record-setting year of flawless Electron launches. Investopedia+2Investors+2 Depending on the outlet and the moment measured, Rocket Lab stock was up mid-to-high single digits on Dec. 22 after jumping roughly 18% on Friday (Dec. 19)—momentum fueled by contract headlines and a weekend launch

22 December 2025

Aerospace·NASDAQ:RKLB·Space Industry·Stock Market

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 22, 2025: Armis Deal Chatter, Stock Split Fallout, and What Investors Watch Next

Dec. 22, 2025 — ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) is starting the holiday-shortened week in the spotlight for a very specific reason: investors are trying to price the company’s AI-and-security expansion strategy at the same time the stock is absorbing a 5-for-1 split and a bout of acquisition-driven volatility. As of 17:00 UTC on Dec. 22, ServiceNow shares were trading around $156.25, up about 0.6% on the day (split-adjusted). But the bigger story isn’t today’s small move—it’s the rapid chain of events over the last two weeks that reshaped sentiment around the enterprise software bellwether. Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of

22 December 2025

NYSE:NOW·Stock Market

Bank of America Stock (NYSE: BAC) Today: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025)

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) opened the holiday-shortened week with its stock pushing near fresh highs, as investors weighed a year-end “Santa rally” in equities against a packed calendar of late-week U.S. economic releases. In intraday trading on Monday, Dec. 22, BAC hovered around $56 per share, putting it close to its 52-week high zone and extending a strong late-2025 run for U.S. money-center banks. Investing.com+1 At the same time, Bank of America itself delivered a headline that is resonating beyond Wall Street: the company announced $10 million in zero‑interest lending to support Los Angeles-area residents and small businesses

22 December 2025

NYSE:BAC·Stock Market

IonQ Stock (IONQ) Surges as Quantum Rebound Gathers Steam: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks (Dec. 22, 2025)

IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) is back in the spotlight on December 22, 2025, as the quantum-computing trade heats up again and Wall Street’s coverage of the sector expands. As of 17:20 UTC on Monday (Dec. 22), IONQ was trading around $55.06, up roughly $6.58 on the session (about +13.6% versus the prior close), after opening near $49.94 and hitting an intraday high around $55.56 on volume of about 16.7 million shares. That price action is the headline. The more interesting story is why IonQ keeps acting like a mood ring for the quantum narrative—and what the latest round of partnerships,

22 December 2025

NYSE:IONQ·Quantum Computing·Stock Market·Technology Trends

Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock Today, Dec. 22, 2025: Near Record High as M&A Tailwinds Meet Mixed 2026 Forecasts

NEW YORK — December 22, 2025 — Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) (NYSE: GS) is ending 2025 with its stock hovering near the top of its yearly range, fueled by renewed confidence in global dealmaking, steady client activity across market cycles, and a growing narrative that productivity gains from AI could lift profitability further in 2026. By midday trading on Monday, GS shares were around $903, up roughly 1% on the session, after moving between the high-$890s and low-$900s. Barchart.com With the bank’s next earnings release scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026, investors now face a familiar late-year tension: Goldman’s

22 December 2025

NYSE:GS·Stock Market

AbbVie Stock News Today (Dec. 22, 2025): ABBV Holds Near $227 as Drug-Pricing Talks, Dividend Growth, and 2026 Catalysts Come Into Focus

AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) is trading near recent highs on Monday, December 22, 2025, as investors weigh a powerful mix of policy risk, shareholder returns, and pipeline momentum heading into 2026. The big near-term variable isn’t a clinical readout—it’s Washington. After the White House unveiled sweeping “most-favored-nation” (MFN) drug-pricing agreements with nine large manufacturers on December 19, AbbVie remains one of the last major drugmakers still outside the deal. The White House+1 At the same time, AbbVie’s core fundamentals continue to be anchored by its immunology franchise—Skyrizi and Rinvoq—alongside a rising dividend profile and a pipeline that includes late-stage programs

22 December 2025

Dividend Investing·NYSE:ABBV·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

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IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026

IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026

Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.

Amazon stock slides on $200 billion AI spending plan — what to know before Monday’s open

7 February 2026

Amazon shares fell 5.55% to $210.32 Friday after the company outlined a $200 billion 2026 capex plan and forecast lower-than-expected operating income. D.A. Davidson downgraded the stock, citing tougher cloud competition. Analysts trimmed price targets following the results. Amazon reported Q4 net sales of $213.4 billion and AWS revenue of $35.6 billion.

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026

AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.

Stock Market News 22 December 2025

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