Today: 8 March 2026
Subscribe

Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Vistra Corp (VST) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Cut, “AI Power Trade” Volatility, and the Next Big PJM Catalyst

Vistra Corp (VST) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Cut, “AI Power Trade” Volatility, and the Next Big PJM Catalyst

Vistra shares fell from the low-$170s to the mid-$160s Wednesday after JPMorgan cut its price target to $233 from $249, maintaining an Overweight rating. The move pressured the broader utility sector tied to AI-driven power demand. Recent insider sales by executives added to volatility. Consensus analyst price target stands near $232.
17 December 2025
··
Coherent Corp. Stock (COHR) Jumps on Morgan Stanley Price-Target Hike as New SEC Filings Spotlight Bain Share Overhang (Dec. 17, 2025)

Coherent Corp. Stock (COHR) Jumps on Morgan Stanley Price-Target Hike as New SEC Filings Spotlight Bain Share Overhang (Dec. 17, 2025)

Coherent Corp. shares rose early Wednesday after Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $180, maintaining an “Equal-Weight” rating. New SEC filings show registration for resale of up to 9.78 million shares tied to converted preferred stock, with Bain-linked BML as the beneficial owner. The company also updated its business segment reporting in a recent 8-K.
17 December 2025
·
Intuit (INTU) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 17, 2025

Intuit (INTU) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 17, 2025

Intuit shares traded near $666 midday Wednesday, down 0.48% after a 2.25% gain Tuesday. Zacks cited recent underperformance versus peers due to higher expenses and seasonality but highlighted Intuit’s strong positions in small-business and consumer finance. Simply Wall St estimated shares are about 12.6% undervalued, though the P/E remains high. Several institutional portfolio moves were disclosed in new filings.
17 December 2025
Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock: Latest Price, Today’s Institutional Moves, and Wall Street Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock: Latest Price, Today’s Institutional Moves, and Wall Street Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares fell 0.8% to $565.62 Wednesday as institutional filings and analyst upgrades drove trading. Assenagon Asset Management reported a large purchase, while Union Bancaire Privée cut its stake by 30.6%. About 953,000 shares changed hands intraday. The Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF was flat, indicating stock-specific moves.
17 December 2025
Home Depot Stock (NYSE:HD) News Today: Truist Lifts Price Target to $390 as Housing Signals Stay Mixed — December 17, 2025

Home Depot Stock (NYSE:HD) News Today: Truist Lifts Price Target to $390 as Housing Signals Stay Mixed — December 17, 2025

Home Depot shares rose about 1% to $356 on December 17 after Truist Securities raised its price target to $390 and kept a Buy rating. The stock rebounded from Tuesday’s 1.21% drop but remains 17% below its September 52-week high. Trading stayed within a $351–$357 range as investors weighed housing market signals and recent analyst updates.
17 December 2025
··
Oklo Inc. Stock (NYSE: OKLO) News Today: Why OKLO Is Sliding on Dec. 17, 2025—Latest Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Oklo Inc. Stock (NYSE: OKLO) News Today: Why OKLO Is Sliding on Dec. 17, 2025—Latest Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Oklo Inc. shares fell 8.7% to $76.22 Wednesday after the company reported progress on plutonium-fueled reactor tests with Los Alamos National Laboratory. The stock opened at $84.29 and swung as low as $75.76 amid heavy trading. Investors weighed the technical milestone against concerns over dilution and uncertainty in the AI energy sector.
17 December 2025
General Mills Stock (NYSE: GIS) Jumps After Q2 FY2026 Earnings Beat: Outlook Reaffirmed, Analysts Map the Next Move

General Mills Stock (NYSE: GIS) Jumps After Q2 FY2026 Earnings Beat: Outlook Reaffirmed, Analysts Map the Next Move

General Mills shares rose about 3% to $48.52 Wednesday after fiscal Q2 results topped Wall Street estimates. Net sales fell 7% to $4.86 billion, with adjusted EPS down 21% to $1.10, but both beat consensus forecasts. The company reaffirmed its full-year outlook despite continued pressure from portfolio changes and higher brand investment.
17 December 2025
··
American Airlines (AAL) Stock Today: Premium Overhaul Push, Loyalty Moves, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

American Airlines (AAL) Stock Today: Premium Overhaul Push, Loyalty Moves, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

American Airlines shares fell about 0.8% midday Wednesday, trading near $15.86 after a 4.3% surge Tuesday. Reuters reported the carrier will expand premium seating, amenities, and lounges to compete with Delta and United. American also announced a major Admirals Club renovation at Washington Reagan National. New rules now block AAdvantage earning on Basic Economy tickets bought after Dec. 17.
17 December 2025
·
IonQ (IONQ) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Joins Jefferies With Fresh Coverage—Latest Headlines, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook

IonQ (IONQ) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Joins Jefferies With Fresh Coverage—Latest Headlines, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook

IonQ shares fell 5.5% to $46.95 by mid-afternoon Wednesday despite new bullish analyst coverage. Wedbush initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $60 target, following Jefferies’ Buy rating and $100 target a day earlier. The stock swung between $52.08 and $46.84 on heavy volume after Tuesday’s 7.8% rally. Unusual options activity signaled increased speculation.
17 December 2025
·
CrowdStrike Stock (CRWD) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Falcon AIDR AI Security Launch, Analyst Forecasts, Options Signals, and What’s Moving Shares

CrowdStrike Stock (CRWD) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Falcon AIDR AI Security Launch, Analyst Forecasts, Options Signals, and What’s Moving Shares

CrowdStrike shares fell 2.85% to $474.62 midday Wednesday after the company announced general availability of Falcon AIDR, a new AI security product targeting prompt and agent attacks. Trading volume reached about 1.2 million shares. The move follows recent coverage of product expansion, updated institutional ownership, and a credit-rating note. No new earnings were reported; last results came Dec. 2.
17 December 2025
··
Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Visa Expands USDC Settlement, Circle Signs New Asia Payments Deal, Analysts Refresh Forecasts

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Visa Expands USDC Settlement, Circle Signs New Asia Payments Deal, Analysts Refresh Forecasts

Circle shares fell 2.43% to $80.98 Wednesday after Visa launched USDC settlement for U.S. banks and Circle announced a cross-border payments partnership in Asia. Trading was heavy, with 7.7 million shares changing hands as the stock swung between $79.89 and $85.66. Cross River Bank and Lead Bank are the first U.S. institutions settling with Visa using USDC.
17 December 2025
···
Jabil (JBL) Stock Swings After Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised FY2026 Outlook: AI Data Center Demand Takes Center Stage

Jabil (JBL) Stock Swings After Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised FY2026 Outlook: AI Data Center Demand Takes Center Stage

Jabil reported fiscal Q1 2026 revenue of $8.305 billion and core EPS of $2.85, beating Wall Street estimates. Shares opened at $226.40, hit $232.72, then fell back to around $214.00 by 2:01 p.m. ET, up 0.68%. The company raised its FY2026 outlook above analyst forecasts, now guiding for $32.4 billion in revenue and $11.55 core EPS.
17 December 2025
···
Synopsys Stock (SNPS) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Class-Action Headlines, Nvidia’s $2B Stake, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook

Synopsys Stock (SNPS) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Class-Action Headlines, Nvidia’s $2B Stake, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook

Synopsys shares traded around $457.90 on Dec. 17, down 1.17%, amid renewed securities class-action reminders tied to alleged underperformance in its Design IP business. The pending federal case, Kim v. Synopsys, has a lead plaintiff deadline of Dec. 30. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of $651.73. Investors are watching post-Ansys integration and AI partnerships for the 2026 outlook.
17 December 2025
·
Spotify Stock (SPOT) News Today: Citizens Starts Coverage With $800 Target as Shares Slip; Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Spotify Stock (SPOT) News Today: Citizens Starts Coverage With $800 Target as Shares Slip; Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Spotify shares fell 2.46% to $564.85 by Wednesday afternoon, despite Citizens JMP initiating coverage with a “Market Outperform” rating and an $800 price target. The stock opened at $587.21 and traded between $564.09 and $589.88. Spotify remains about 28% below its 52-week high. Earnings are expected February 10, 2026.
17 December 2025
··
Boston Scientific (BSX) Stock News Today: UBS Reiterates $140 Target, RBC Raises to $130 as 2026 Catalysts Come Into Focus

Boston Scientific (BSX) Stock News Today: UBS Reiterates $140 Target, RBC Raises to $130 as 2026 Catalysts Come Into Focus

UBS reiterated a Buy rating on Boston Scientific, keeping its $140 price target and citing upside potential into 2026. RBC raised its target to $130, while Canaccord Genuity adjusted to $131. BSX shares opened near $92.93, down about 10% in a month, with a market cap around $138 billion. Analysts point to growth in cardiac devices but warn on valuation and policy risks.
17 December 2025
·
Reddit Stock (RDDT) Jumps as Analysts Double Down on User Growth: Today’s News, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Reddit Stock (RDDT) Jumps as Analysts Double Down on User Growth: Today’s News, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Reddit shares climbed 3.6% to $232.02 by 1:42 p.m. ET Wednesday after RBC Capital Markets raised its price target to $250. Piper Sandler estimated Reddit’s monthly active users hit 953 million in November, up 2% from October. Q3 advertising revenue reached $549 million, a 74% increase year-over-year. Zacks noted rapid ad growth but flagged Reddit’s high valuation.
17 December 2025
··
1 … 552 553 554 555 556 … 690
Go toTop