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Stock Market News 22 December 2025

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on 22/12/2025

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on 22/12/2025

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) heads into the December 22, 2025 session with investors balancing two powerful—and sometimes conflicting—narratives: a mega-cap software leader with premium pricing power and an AI-fueled cloud engine, versus a company spending at historic levels to secure scarce AI computing capacity. With a holiday-shortened trading week likely to compress liquidity and amplify headline-driven swings, MSFT is a name many traders and long-term investors will keep on their “first 15 minutes” watchlist. Below is what matters most before the opening bell, including the latest Microsoft-specific news, the evolving OpenAI backdrop, regulatory developments, and where analysts’ forecasts sit right
22 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) Pre-Market Preview: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Open on Dec. 22, 2025

Apple Stock (AAPL) Pre-Market Preview: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Open on Dec. 22, 2025

Apple closed Friday at $273.67 after heavy trading, signaling institutional activity ahead of the holiday-shortened week. Reuters reports IDC expects Apple to ship about 247 million iPhones in 2025, but 2026 shipments could dip. Apple is expected to license Google’s Gemini for Siri. Regulatory pressure remains, with new App Store changes in Japan and EU scrutiny.
22 December 2025
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Tesla (TSLA) Stock Before the Market Opens: The Key News, Forecasts, and Analyst Calls to Watch for Dec. 22, 2025

Tesla (TSLA) Stock Before the Market Opens: The Key News, Forecasts, and Analyst Calls to Watch for Dec. 22, 2025

Tesla shares hovered near record highs ahead of the Dec. 22, 2025, U.S. market open, trading in the low $480s after a surge driven by excitement over autonomy and robotics. The company has rapidly expanded its registered Robotaxi fleet in California to 1,655 vehicles, but the service still requires human drivers and lacks a permit for driverless operation. Regulatory threats and delivery concerns remain in focus.
22 December 2025
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Broadcom (AVGO) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, Dividend Date, and Analyst Targets Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock: Key News, Earnings Takeaways, Dividend Date, and Analyst Targets Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Broadcom shares dropped sharply after fiscal Q4 results, despite reporting $18.02 billion in revenue and strong year-over-year growth. The company guided Q1 revenue to $19.1 billion but warned of a 100 basis point sequential decline in gross margin. Investors focused on profitability concerns and uncertainty over major AI customer contributions. At last close, Broadcom traded near $340.
22 December 2025
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McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, “Value Reset” Momentum, Dividend Support, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, “Value Reset” Momentum, Dividend Support, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

McDonald’s shares closed Friday at $315.84, down 1.19%, with trading volume spiking to 7.1 million shares ahead of the holiday week. The company plans to start enforcing stricter franchise pricing standards in January 2026, focusing on consistent value for customers. Market cap stands near $225 billion; dividend yield is about 2.36%.
22 December 2025
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Accenture Stock (ACN) Week Ahead: Earnings Beat, $2.2B AI Bookings, Dividend Hike — What to Watch in the Holiday-Shortened Week

Accenture Stock (ACN) Week Ahead: Earnings Beat, $2.2B AI Bookings, Dividend Hike — What to Watch in the Holiday-Shortened Week

Accenture reported Q1 fiscal 2026 revenue of $18.74 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.94, beating analyst estimates. Shares traded near $272 after the company issued Q2 revenue guidance with a midpoint slightly below Wall Street forecasts. New bookings reached $20.9 billion, including $2.2 billion in advanced AI deals. The market reaction was muted as investors focused on guidance and sector demand.
22 December 2025
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Charles Schwab (SCHW) Stock Week Ahead Forecast: Holiday Trading, Fed Rate Signals, and Crypto/M&A Headlines in Focus

Charles Schwab (SCHW) Stock Week Ahead Forecast: Holiday Trading, Fed Rate Signals, and Crypto/M&A Headlines in Focus

Updated: December 21, 2025 Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) heads into the Christmas-holiday trading week near fresh highs, with the stock last trading around $98.82. With U.S. markets facing an early close on Christmas Eve and a full closure on Christmas Day, liquidity will be thinner than usual—often a setup for outsized moves on even routine headlines. New York Stock Exchange+1 For Schwab investors, the week ahead is less about company-specific scheduled events and more about a macro-and-sentiment crossroads: Below is a practical, week-ahead briefing on the news, forecasts, and key catalysts shaping the setup for SCHW. SCHW stock snapshot
22 December 2025
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Intuitive Surgical Stock (ISRG) Week Ahead: FDA da Vinci 5 Recall Posting, da Vinci SP Expansion, and Fresh Wall Street Targets Into the Christmas Trading Week

Intuitive Surgical Stock (ISRG) Week Ahead: FDA da Vinci 5 Recall Posting, da Vinci SP Expansion, and Fresh Wall Street Targets Into the Christmas Trading Week

The FDA posted a Class 2 recall for Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci 5 console component on December 19. Days earlier, the FDA cleared da Vinci SP for use in three general surgery procedures. ISRG stock closed at $572.47 Friday, up 1.88% with trading volume nearly double its 50-day average. Shares sit about 7% below their 52-week high.
22 December 2025
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Eaton Stock (ETN) Week Ahead: Data Center Power Expansion, Boyd Cooling Deal, and Analyst Targets to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Eaton Stock (ETN) Week Ahead: Data Center Power Expansion, Boyd Cooling Deal, and Analyst Targets to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Eaton shares fell 4.28% on Wednesday, December 17, closing at $315.82 on heavy volume. The company announced a $50 million manufacturing campus in Henrico County, Virginia, to expand production for data center power equipment. The new 350,000-square-foot facility will begin production in 2027 and add about 200 jobs. ETN last traded near $317.80.
22 December 2025
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Shopify Stock (SHOP) Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, BFCM Momentum, and the Next Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Shopify Stock (SHOP) Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, BFCM Momentum, and the Next Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Shopify shares closed Friday at $169.57 on Nasdaq, near a 52-week high of $182.19, after reporting $14.6 billion in Black Friday–Cyber Monday sales, up 27% year over year. U.S. markets will close early Dec. 24 and shut Dec. 25, while the TSX remains closed Dec. 25–26, leaving U.S. trading to set the tone amid thin holiday liquidity.
22 December 2025
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Disney Stock Forecast: Key Catalysts for Walt Disney (DIS) Shares in the Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Disney Stock Forecast: Key Catalysts for Walt Disney (DIS) Shares in the Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) heads into the Christmas-shortened trading week with a rare mix of fresh blockbuster momentum, a headline-making AI partnership, and renewed focus on profitability and shareholder returns—all while broader markets brace for thinner liquidity and a busy slate of U.S. economic data. As of the latest available trading session, Disney shares are around $111 (recent price: $111.24). This week ahead matters because holiday weeks can amplify moves—both up and down—when fewer participants are trading and news flow can hit a market with lighter volume. Trading week setup: a shortened market calendar and thinner liquidity U.S.
22 December 2025
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The Trade Desk (TTD) Stock Week Ahead: Nasdaq-100 Exit, Fresh Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

The Trade Desk (TTD) Stock Week Ahead: Nasdaq-100 Exit, Fresh Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

The Trade Desk will be removed from the Nasdaq-100 before markets open Monday, Dec. 22, triggering index-related selling in a holiday-shortened week with thin liquidity. Shares last traded near $37 on Friday, Dec. 19. The company also confirmed layoffs affecting less than 1% of staff. U.S. markets close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25.
22 December 2025
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NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Stock: Week-Ahead Outlook as Analysts Lift Targets and NXP Winds Down 5G Radio Power

NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Stock: Week-Ahead Outlook as Analysts Lift Targets and NXP Winds Down 5G Radio Power

NXP Semiconductors closed at $226.27 on Dec. 19 after a volatile week marked by heavy trading. Wall Street analysts raised price targets to around $265, citing optimism for 2026, while the company confirmed plans to exit its radio power product line and close its Chandler, Arizona fab by 2027. Shares remain below their 52-week high. NXP enters a quiet period ahead of earnings.
22 December 2025
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Rivian (RIVN) Stock Week-Ahead Outlook: Key Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Rivian (RIVN) Stock Week-Ahead Outlook: Key Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Rivian shares closed at $22.45 on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, up 10% and near a 52-week high after a December rally. The stock now trades well above the average analyst target of $16.91, following headlines on Rivian’s custom autonomy chip and new subscription pricing for Autonomy+, set to launch in early 2026.
22 December 2025
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NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Week Ahead: Data-Center Deals, Updated Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks for Dec. 22–26, 2025

NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Week Ahead: Data-Center Deals, Updated Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks for Dec. 22–26, 2025

NextEra Energy shares closed at $79.54 Friday, down 1.62%, with trading volume spiking ahead of a holiday-shortened week. The stock sits about 9% below its 52-week high. Investors are weighing surging power demand from AI and data centers against interest-rate risks. NextEra recently expanded its partnership with Google Cloud and reached 2.5 GW in clean-energy contracts with Meta.
22 December 2025
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Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Week Ahead: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Week Ahead: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Booking Holdings closed at $5,393.74 on Dec. 19, below its July 52-week high of $5,839.41. Q3 2025 results showed revenue up 13% to $9.0 billion and adjusted EPS up 19% to $99.50. The company raised its annual savings target to $500–$550 million and booked a $457 million impairment charge tied to KAYAK. A $9.60 dividend is set for Dec. 31.
22 December 2025
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ON Semiconductor Stock (NASDAQ: ON) Week Ahead Outlook: Nasdaq-100 Exit, Buybacks, and GaN Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

ON Semiconductor Stock (NASDAQ: ON) Week Ahead Outlook: Nasdaq-100 Exit, Buybacks, and GaN Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

ON Semiconductor will be removed from the Nasdaq-100 Index before markets open Monday, Dec. 22, triggering index-related trading flows. Shares closed Friday at $55.21 on heavy volume. The stock faces potential volatility from forced selling by index funds and thin holiday liquidity. Strategic updates on power semiconductors for AI and EVs may also influence trading.
22 December 2025
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Linde plc (LIN) Stock Week Ahead: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts for Dec 22–26, 2025

Linde plc (LIN) Stock Week Ahead: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts for Dec 22–26, 2025

As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, Linde plc (ticker: LIN) enters a holiday-shortened trading week with a familiar setup: macro headlines and interest-rate expectations are likely to drive near-term sentiment, while Linde’s long-term narrative—pricing discipline, contract-backed backlog, and capital returns—continues to anchor many bullish analyst views. LIN last closed at $421.42 on Friday, Dec. 19 (U.S. session). linde.com Below is a detailed week-ahead briefing built from the most current news, filings, forecasts, and analyst commentary available up to 21.12.2025. What’s new around Linde stock right now 1) Linde’s Q3 results: earnings beat, cautious near-term tone The most recent quarterly update
22 December 2025
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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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