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Stock Market News 21 December 2025

Boeing Stock Week Ahead: FAA 777F Emissions Waiver, 737 MAX 10 Review, and Wall Street’s 2026 Turnaround Debate (NYSE: BA)

Boeing Stock Week Ahead: FAA 777F Emissions Waiver, 737 MAX 10 Review, and Wall Street’s 2026 Turnaround Debate (NYSE: BA)

As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, The Boeing Company (The) stock (NYSE: BA) enters a holiday-shortened trading week with momentum—and a familiar mix of catalysts that can move the shares quickly: FAA decisions, production-rate expectations, certification timelines, and the pace of deliveries. Boeing shares finished the last full session Friday, Dec. 19 at $214.08 (after trading around $214.83 in after-hours activity). StockAnalysisThat puts BA stock back near a level many investors view as an “inflection zone”: high enough to reflect improving confidence, but still sensitive to any headline that reopens the market’s long-running questions about safety, quality, and execution. This
21 December 2025
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Chevron Stock (CVX) Week Ahead Forecast: Venezuela Oil Crackdown, Holiday-Thin Trading, and the Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Chevron Stock (CVX) Week Ahead Forecast: Venezuela Oil Crackdown, Holiday-Thin Trading, and the Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) heads into Christmas week with a very specific setup: thin holiday liquidity, big geopolitics around Venezuelan crude flows, and a market trying to decide whether year-end tailwinds (the “Santa rally” narrative) can overcome rate-path uncertainty and shutdown-delayed data. Reuters+1 As of the latest available print, Chevron stock is around $147.75, essentially flat versus the prior close. That puts CVX meaningfully below several commonly watched moving averages and well off autumn highs—setting the stage for an event-driven week where oil headlines may matter more than company headlines. Below is a detailed, publication-ready week-ahead report (compiled Sunday, December
21 December 2025
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IBM Stock Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Confluent Deal Fallout, Holiday Trading Risks, and What Could Move International Business Machines

IBM Stock Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Confluent Deal Fallout, Holiday Trading Risks, and What Could Move International Business Machines

Dec. 21, 2025 — International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) heads into a holiday-shortened week with investors balancing two competing narratives: a multi-month rerating driven by hybrid cloud and AI optimism, and a more cautious near-term setup defined by thin liquidity, macro headlines, and ongoing scrutiny of valuation. IBM shares last closed at $300.98 (Dec. 19), after swinging through a volatile mid-December range that took the stock from above $311 down toward the mid-$295s before stabilizing near the psychologically important $300 mark. StockAnalysis Below is what matters for IBM stock in the coming week (Dec. 22–26), including the latest deal
21 December 2025
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Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Week Ahead: Prediction Markets Push, Indonesia Expansion, Analyst Targets and Key Risks (Dec 22–26, 2025)

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Week Ahead: Prediction Markets Push, Indonesia Expansion, Analyst Targets and Key Risks (Dec 22–26, 2025)

Updated: December 21, 2025 (Week-Ahead Preview) Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) heads into the holiday-shortened week with momentum from a rapid product rollout—and a growing spotlight from regulators and rivals. The stock last traded around $121.35, valuing the company near $127B and leaving it at a high-growth fintech multiple (about 58x earnings, per market data). For investors watching Robinhood stock into the week of Dec. 22–26, the story remains the same—but louder: the company is trying to evolve from a commission-free brokerage into a broader trading platform built around crypto, options, and especially prediction/event contracts, while simultaneously expanding internationally and
21 December 2025
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Lululemon Stock (LULU) Week Ahead: Elliott Activism, CEO Search, Tariff Headwinds and Holiday-Shortened Trading (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Lululemon Stock (LULU) Week Ahead: Elliott Activism, CEO Search, Tariff Headwinds and Holiday-Shortened Trading (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) heads into the week of December 22 with a rare mix of boardroom drama, activist pressure, and macro catalysts—all set against a holiday-thinned trading calendar that can exaggerate price moves. The backdrop: lululemon’s leadership transition is now public and time-bound, with CEO Calvin McDonald set to depart on January 31, 2026, and an activist heavyweight—Elliott Investment Management—surfacing with a more-than-$1 billion stake and a preferred CEO candidate. Lululemon+1 At the same time, lululemon’s latest results show a company still growing, but unevenly: international strength is offset by softer Americas performance and margin pressure, with management
21 December 2025
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Texas Instruments Stock (NASDAQ: TXN) Week Ahead Outlook: New Sherman Fab Starts Production as Wall Street Splits on 2026 Recovery

Texas Instruments Stock (NASDAQ: TXN) Week Ahead Outlook: New Sherman Fab Starts Production as Wall Street Splits on 2026 Recovery

December 21, 2025 — Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ: TXN) heads into the Christmas-shortened trading week with investors balancing two powerful, and competing, narratives: a long-term U.S. manufacturing expansion that just hit an operational milestone, and a near-term debate about margins, inventories, and valuation as the analog chip cycle recovers unevenly. TXN closed $176.29 on Friday, December 19 (up 0.06% on the day), and finished the last five trading sessions down modestly from $179.42 on December 12, reflecting cautious positioning into year-end. StockAnalysis Below is what matters most for the week ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025)—the latest company headlines, the key analyst
21 December 2025
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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock Week Ahead: Audit Overhaul, Trump’s Insurer Price Talks, and ACA Subsidy Deadline Drive the Outlook

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock Week Ahead: Audit Overhaul, Trump’s Insurer Price Talks, and ACA Subsidy Deadline Drive the Outlook

As of December 21, 2025, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH) heads into a holiday-shortened trading week with investors balancing a familiar mix of catalysts: regulatory and political headlines, ongoing scrutiny of Medicare Advantage practices, legal overhangs tied to Optum, and a fresh push by management to reset trust through an unusually public “fix-it” program. Reuters+1 UNH stock was last indicated around $327 (recent trading data), and recent sessions have underscored how quickly sentiment can swing on policy news—especially when Washington signals it wants to pressure insurers on pricing. Barron’s+1 Below is the week-ahead setup for UNH, including the most important
21 December 2025
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Wells Fargo Stock (WFC) Week Ahead: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Wells Fargo Stock (WFC) Week Ahead: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Date: December 21, 2025 Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) heads into the Christmas week stretch near its recent highs, with investors balancing a holiday-thinned tape against a busy burst of U.S. macro data and a steady drumbeat of company-specific headlines—from investment banking expansion to capital-structure tweaks and cost-efficiency plans. As of the latest available trading data, WFC was around $93, after a strong Friday session, with elevated volume compared with typical holiday-week conditions. Below is what matters most for the week ahead: the news flow shaping sentiment, what Wall Street forecasts look like right now, and the specific catalysts
21 December 2025
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Week Ahead: Google Cloud’s ‘$10B’ Partnership, Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Week Ahead: Google Cloud’s ‘$10B’ Partnership, Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

As the holiday-shortened week begins, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PANW) heads into the December 22–26 trading window with investors focused on two big narratives: a newly expanded Google Cloud partnership (described by Reuters as approaching $10 billion over several years) and Palo Alto’s accelerating AI-era platform strategy—including major acquisitions slated for fiscal 2026. Reuters+1 PANW last closed at $186.88 (Dec. 19), putting the stock about 16% below its 52-week high of $223.61 and roughly 30% above its 52-week low of $144.15—a positioning that reflects both the year’s volatility and the market’s ongoing debate over cybersecurity “platformization” leaders. Palo Alto
21 December 2025
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Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock: Week-Ahead Outlook for Dec. 22–26, 2025 as Bitcoin Buys, Index Risk, and Holiday Trading Collide

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock: Week-Ahead Outlook for Dec. 22–26, 2025 as Bitcoin Buys, Index Risk, and Holiday Trading Collide

Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR)—the company formerly known as MicroStrategy—heads into the Christmas-shortened trading week with investors focused less on its legacy software business and more on three immediate drivers: bitcoin price direction, index-provider scrutiny, and the company’s ongoing capital-raising machine that funds more BTC purchases. Yahoo Finance+2SEC+2 As of the latest available quote, MSTR was at $164.82 (last reported trade after Friday’s session), a level that underscores how quickly sentiment can swing when bitcoin volatility meets thin holiday liquidity. Below is what matters most for the week ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025)—including the latest confirmed bitcoin-buy updates, fresh credit commentary, major
21 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Week Ahead: Record Close After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal—Catalysts, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Watch

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Week Ahead: Record Close After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal—Catalysts, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Watch

As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, Rocket Lab Corporation stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) is heading into a holiday-shortened trading week after a stunning two-day surge that pushed shares to a record close of $70.52 on Friday, December 19. The rally has been fueled by a major U.S. national-security satellite award—Rocket Lab’s largest contract to date—alongside fresh launch momentum that capped off a milestone year for its Electron rocket. StockAnalysis+2MarketWatch+2 What happens next may depend less on headlines about “space hype” and more on whether Rocket Lab can convert a growing defense backlog into predictable manufacturing execution—while keeping investors confident in its
21 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Week Ahead: Netflix Deal vs. Paramount Tender Offer Keeps Shares in “Merger-Arbitrage Mode”

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Week Ahead: Netflix Deal vs. Paramount Tender Offer Keeps Shares in “Merger-Arbitrage Mode”

Dateline: December 21, 2025 (Week Ahead: Dec. 22–26, 2025) Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A stock (NASDAQ: WBD) heads into a holiday-shortened week with the kind of headline-driven volatility that rarely shows up in “normal” media earnings models. The reason is simple: WBD is now trading less like a traditional entertainment company and more like a live deal—anchored between two competing paths to a potential takeover. On Friday’s close, WBD finished around $27.77, putting it almost exactly on top of the $27.75 per-share headline value Netflix is pitching to WBD shareholders—while still leaving a meaningful gap to Paramount Skydance’s $30.00
21 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

SMX stock price nearly doubles after $250 million equity-line expansion — what to watch before Monday

SMX stock price nearly doubles after $250 million equity-line expansion — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
New York, February 7, 2026, 04:52 EST — Market closed. Shares of SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company nearly doubled on Friday, ending up 89.6% at $15.83 after closing at $8.35 a day earlier. The Nasdaq-listed stock ranged from $8.45 to $20.50 on volume of about 38.8 million shares and was last up about 0.8% in after-hours trading. (StockAnalysis) The move followed a company update around an expanded equity line of credit (ELOC) — a financing tool that lets a firm sell newly issued shares to a committed investor over time, rather than raising cash in one shot. SMX said
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.
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