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Stock Market News 21 December 2025 - 22 December 2025

Analog Devices (ADI) Stock Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, Fresh Price-Target Hikes, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Analog Devices (ADI) Stock Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, Fresh Price-Target Hikes, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) heads into the Christmas week with investors balancing three storylines: a holiday-shortened trading schedule, a run of upbeat sell-side revisions, and new industry chatter about pricing power heading into 2026. As of the last full trading session before this report, ADI ended Friday, December 19, 2025, at $274.44, after a choppy week that included a midweek slide and a rebound attempt into the close. ADI remains not far from its 52-week high of $284.23, leaving the stock in a “near-the-top, but not breaking out” posture going into thin holiday liquidity. Investing.com Below is what matters
Coinbase (COIN) Stock Week Ahead: Stock-Trading Rollout, Prediction-Market Lawsuits, Analyst Targets and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Coinbase (COIN) Stock Week Ahead: Stock-Trading Rollout, Prediction-Market Lawsuits, Analyst Targets and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

NEW YORK — Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) heads into the Christmas-shortened trading week with investor attention split between two forces: the crypto tape (bitcoin and broader risk sentiment) and Coinbase’s accelerating push to become an “everything exchange” spanning crypto, stocks, derivatives, and prediction markets. Coinbase shares ended the last full week at $245.12 on Friday, Dec. 19, after swinging sharply intraday and closing lower than the prior Friday’s $267.46—a weekly decline of about 8% based on closing prices. StockAnalysis Meanwhile, bitcoin was trading around $88,316 over the weekend—still the dominant driver of sentiment for most
Carnival Corporation Stock Week Ahead (CCL): Dividend Return, Record 2025 Earnings, and the Key Catalysts to Watch Into Christmas Week

Carnival Corporation Stock Week Ahead (CCL): Dividend Return, Record 2025 Earnings, and the Key Catalysts to Watch Into Christmas Week

Carnival Corporation shares jumped nearly 10% to $31.12 Friday after reporting record 2025 results and reinstating its quarterly dividend for the first time since the pandemic. Trading volume surged ahead of a holiday-shortened week. The company posted $2.8 billion in net income and forecast further profit growth in 2026.
KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) Week Ahead Outlook: Analyst Upgrades, AI Equipment Forecasts, and What to Watch Dec. 22–26, 2025

KLA Corporation Stock (KLAC) Week Ahead Outlook: Analyst Upgrades, AI Equipment Forecasts, and What to Watch Dec. 22–26, 2025

KLA Corporation shares climbed 1.88% to $1,245.67 ahead of the Christmas-shortened trading week, buoyed by upgrades from Jefferies and Cantor Fitzgerald, both raising price targets to $1,500. U.S. markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25, with thin holiday liquidity expected to heighten volatility for semiconductor stocks.
22 December 2025
GE Aerospace Stock Week Ahead: Key Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Fresh News for NYSE:GE (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

GE Aerospace Stock Week Ahead: Key Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Fresh News for NYSE:GE (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) heads into the Christmas-shortened trading week with shares hovering near record territory after a volatile mid-December tape. The stock closed Friday, December 19 at $307.21, extending a two-day rebound and leaving it just under the $316.67 52-week high set in late October. MarketWatch+1 For investors sizing up GE Aerospace stock in the week ahead (Monday, Dec. 22 through Friday, Dec. 26), the setup is defined by three forces: Below is a week-ahead, publication-ready briefing based on the latest reporting and analyst commentary available as of 21.12.2025. Where GE Aerospace stock stands heading into the holiday week
22 December 2025
Biogen Stock Forecast for the Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): BIIB Near 52-Week High as Leqembi Momentum Meets an Analyst Split

Biogen Stock Forecast for the Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): BIIB Near 52-Week High as Leqembi Momentum Meets an Analyst Split

Biogen shares closed at $174.80 on Dec. 19, up 2.88% with trading volume spiking to 15 million shares, well above the 50-day average. The stock remains about 5% below its 52-week high of $185.17. Recent filings show new institutional positions from Wedge Capital Management and Fluent Financial. Leqembi was added to China’s Commercial Insurance Innovative Drug List, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Uber (UBER) Stock Week Ahead: FTC Uber One Lawsuit Overhang Meets Robotaxi Momentum and Diverging Analyst Targets

Uber (UBER) Stock Week Ahead: FTC Uber One Lawsuit Overhang Meets Robotaxi Momentum and Diverging Analyst Targets

Uber shares closed the last full session at $79.31, down from above $90 earlier in December. The stock faces heightened volatility ahead of Christmas, with U.S. markets closing early Dec. 24 and shut Dec. 25. An expanded FTC lawsuit, joined by 21 states and D.C., alleges deceptive practices in Uber One subscriptions. Uber denies the charges.
Hecla Mining (HL) Stock Week Ahead: S&P MidCap 400 Inclusion, Silver at Record Highs, and Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Hecla Mining (HL) Stock Week Ahead: S&P MidCap 400 Inclusion, Silver at Record Highs, and Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Hecla Mining will join the S&P MidCap 400 Index before markets open Dec. 22, following a sharp rally that pushed shares to a 52-week high near $20.57. The move comes as silver prices hit a record $66.87 an ounce, boosting sentiment for the miner. Trading could see volatility due to index rebalancing and thin holiday volumes.
21 December 2025
Newmont (NEM) Stock Week Ahead: Dividend Day, Gold Price Tailwinds, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Newmont (NEM) Stock Week Ahead: Dividend Day, Gold Price Tailwinds, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 22–26, 2025

Newmont shares closed at $101.29 on Dec. 19, less than 1% below their 52-week high, with trading volume surging to 27.6 million shares. The company will pay a $0.25 per share dividend on Dec. 22. Holiday-shortened trading and heavy metals momentum have heightened volatility. A portfolio transaction with Fuerte Metals is expected to close within a week.
21 December 2025
Intuit (INTU) Stock Week Ahead: Stablecoin Partnership With Circle, TurboTax Push, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Intuit (INTU) Stock Week Ahead: Stablecoin Partnership With Circle, TurboTax Push, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Intuit shares closed near $671 ahead of the holiday-shortened week, valuing the company at about $187 billion. The stock trades in the middle of its 12-month range, with no earnings scheduled. Investors are watching for updates on Intuit’s partnership with Circle to integrate USDC stablecoin payments. Thin holiday trading may amplify moves on news.
Caterpillar Stock (CAT) Week-Ahead Outlook: AI Data-Center Demand Meets Holiday-Week Volatility, Tariffs, and New Deal Headlines

Caterpillar Stock (CAT) Week-Ahead Outlook: AI Data-Center Demand Meets Holiday-Week Volatility, Tariffs, and New Deal Headlines

Caterpillar shares closed near $576 Friday after rebounding from a 9.6% five-day drop, the stock’s steepest slide since April. Despite the pullback, CAT remains up about 61.8% in 2025, making it the Dow’s top performer. The stock hit a high near $627.50 earlier in December before the selloff. Trading in the holiday-shortened week may see amplified moves as liquidity thins.
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)

Boeing shares closed at $214.08 on Friday, Dec. 19, ahead of a holiday-shortened week marked by thin trading and heightened sensitivity to headlines. The company requested an FAA waiver to sell 35 more 777F freighters before new emissions rules in 2028 and faces ongoing FAA review of the 737 MAX 10 cockpit alerting system. Intraday trading ranged from $209 to $216.
21 December 2025
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 closed Friday at $147.75, trading below key moving averages and well off autumn highs. U.S. authorities intercepted oil tankers near Venezuela, increasing scrutiny on sanctions evasion; only Chevron-chartered vessels were reported moving Venezuelan crude after the seizures. Chevron’s U.S.-licensed joint ventures in Venezuela export about 150,000 barrels per day to the Gulf Coast. Low holiday trading volume may amplify market reactions to oil headlines this week.
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

IBM shares closed at $300.98 on Dec. 19 after a volatile week, down 2.5% over five sessions. The stock sits near key technical levels as investors weigh the $11 billion Confluent acquisition, announced at a 34% premium and set to close by mid-2026. No major company events are scheduled, but thin holiday liquidity could magnify price swings.
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)

Robinhood shares last closed near $121.35, valuing the firm at about $127 billion with a P/E near 58. The company’s aggressive push into sports-focused event contracts and “preset combos” comes amid surging prediction-market volumes and heightened regulatory scrutiny. HOOD stock is up roughly 220% year-to-date, but remains volatile heading into the holiday week.
21 December 2025
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 shares closed near $209 on Dec. 19 after news that CEO Calvin McDonald will step down in January 2026 and activist investor Elliott Management disclosed a stake over $1 billion. The company faces boardroom uncertainty, activist pressure, and mixed earnings, with international growth offset by weaker U.S. sales and margin hits from tariffs. LULU stock remains down about 45% year-to-date.
21 December 2025
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

UnitedHealth Group stock last traded near $327 ahead of the holiday-shortened week, with investors watching regulatory headlines and ongoing scrutiny of Medicare Advantage practices. Shares dropped nearly 10% intraday after former President Trump called for lower insurer prices before recovering. The company is implementing 23 operational changes following outside audits, with most set for completion by end-2025.
21 December 2025
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

Wells Fargo shares traded near $93, close to 52-week highs, after a strong Friday session with heavier-than-usual volume. The bank’s investment banking unit posted record quarterly fees and continues to expand. Management signaled more workforce reductions and higher severance costs ahead, citing AI-driven productivity. Investors are watching for macro data and company headlines in a holiday-shortened week.
21 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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