Dec. 13, 2025•
Somewhat-Bullish
RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX) saw its stock rise in after-hours trading on December 12, 2025, buoyed by Citigroup initiating coverage with a "Buy" rating and a $211 price target. The positive sentiment was further supported by multiple Pentagon export notices naming RTX as a principal contractor for significant arms sales to Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Romania, signaling continued strength in the defense sector. Investors are advised to monitor follow-through from Citi's initiation, further defense export news, and broader market shifts away from volatile tech stocks.
Dec. 13, 2025•
Somewhat-Bullish
AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) experienced a modest decline on December 12, 2025, both during regular trading hours and in after-hours, mirroring a broader market retreat. Key movements included a raised price target from Morgan Stanley to $269, alongside a cautionary note from Zacks regarding the stock slipping below its 50-day moving average and downward EPS estimate revisions. Investors are encouraged to watch upcoming macro-economic data, healthcare policy narratives, technical levels, and dividend schedules as the market approaches the next regular session on Monday, December 15, 2025.
Dec. 13, 2025•
Neutral
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has suggested that American Airlines is no longer a "Big Three" carrier, claiming the U.S. market will soon be dominated by just two full-service airlines: Delta and United. While American Airlines (AAL) faces challenges—including stock underperformance, debt, and customer satisfaction issues—it currently holds the largest U.S. airline market share and is implementing premium service upgrades and loyalty program initiatives to counter these perceptions and improve its standing.
Dec. 13, 2025•
Neutral
Synopsys (SNPS) stock fell over 5% in regular trading on December 12, 2025, amidst a broader tech and AI-related selloff, stabilizing slightly in after-hours trading. Despite positive analyst commentary and strong recent earnings, the decline was attributed to investor jitters over AI valuations and de-risking actions. The article details Synopsys's financial performance, the impact of its Ansys acquisition and NVIDIA partnership, analyst forecasts, and what factors to monitor before the next market open.
Dec. 13, 2025•
Bullish
Citigroup (NYSE: C) remained stable after hours on December 12, 2025, despite a JPMorgan upgrade of its stock to "overweight." The market is focused on CEO Jane Fraser's turnaround efforts, regulatory developments, and progress on the Banamex plan in Mexico. Investors are awaiting further analyst actions and Banamex headlines before the next market open on Monday.
