Today: 28 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Palantir (PLTR) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell, What’s Driving the Debate, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Palantir (PLTR) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell, What’s Driving the Debate, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Palantir Technologies shares closed at $177.29 Wednesday, then edged up to $177.69 in after-hours trading. The stock fell sharply during the session amid a broader AI sector pullback and renewed concerns over valuation. About 42.5 million shares changed hands. Palantir remains up over 137% year-to-date despite the drop.
17 December 2025
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Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Market Open

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Market Open

Broadcom shares fell 4.4% to close near $326 on Wednesday, trading between $321 and $346 amid volatility tied to concerns over AI infrastructure funding. After-hours trading was flat, with no major Broadcom-specific news moving the stock further. The drop followed reports that Oracle’s $10 billion data center project lost key financing, sparking broader tech sector declines.
17 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) After Hours Today, Dec. 17, 2025: What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) After Hours Today, Dec. 17, 2025: What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

NVIDIA shares closed Wednesday at $170.94, down 3.8%, near the bottom of the day’s $170.31–$176.13 range. The stock edged up to $171.44 in early after-hours trading. The drop followed fresh concerns about data-center project financing, after reports of a setback in Oracle’s Michigan AI facility tied to Blue Owl. NVIDIA’s market cap stands at about $4.16 trillion.
17 December 2025
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Tesla Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): TSLA Slides From a Fresh Record—What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

Tesla Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): TSLA Slides From a Fresh Record—What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

Tesla shares hit a record intraday high near $495 on Wednesday before dropping over 4% to close at $468.53. The reversal followed news that California’s DMV delayed enforcement of a potential sales suspension over Tesla’s “Autopilot” marketing. After-hours trading saw little change, with shares hovering around $467–$468. Volume reached about 90.5 million shares.
17 December 2025
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QUALCOMM (QCOM) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Alphawave Deal Nears Closing, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Momentum, and Wall Street Price Targets

QUALCOMM (QCOM) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Alphawave Deal Nears Closing, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Momentum, and Wall Street Price Targets

Qualcomm shares fell 1.97% to $172.65 on December 17 after a UK High Court approved its $2.4 billion acquisition of Alphawave, with the deal expected to close December 18. Trading in Alphawave shares will be suspended the same day. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset appeared in the new OnePlus 15R, drawing attention from analysts and investors.
17 December 2025
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BigBear.ai Stock News Today (NYSE: BBAI): Shares Slide on Dec. 17, 2025 as Dilution Vote Nears, Ask Sage Deal Looms, and Forecasts Diverge

BigBear.ai Stock News Today (NYSE: BBAI): Shares Slide on Dec. 17, 2025 as Dilution Vote Nears, Ask Sage Deal Looms, and Forecasts Diverge

BigBear.ai Holdings (NYSE: BBAI) shares fell 5.8% to $5.52 intraday on December 17, 2025, with volume near 113 million as investors reacted to a pending shareholder vote on authorizing more shares. The special meeting was adjourned to December 19, with voting open until December 18. CEO Kevin McAleenan said the proposal would double authorized shares to 1 billion but not issue them immediately.
17 December 2025
Hilton (HLT) Stock Jumps to a Fresh High on Dec. 17, 2025: Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Hilton (HLT) Stock Jumps to a Fresh High on Dec. 17, 2025: Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Hilton shares hit a record high Wednesday, reaching $294.70 intraday before settling near $293.87, up 2.8%. Trading volume was heavy as analysts cited recent earnings strength and new corporate financing plans. Multiple outlets noted the breakout to a fresh 52-week high, with some pointing to bullish price targets and renewed interest from investors.
17 December 2025
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Cipher Mining (CIFR) Stock Today: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook for December 17, 2025

Cipher Mining (CIFR) Stock Today: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook for December 17, 2025

Cipher Mining shares opened sharply higher at $15.66 on Dec. 17 after a volatile week that saw a 13.6% drop Monday, driven by Bitcoin weakness and renewed AI sector concerns. Trading volume surged as investors weighed near-term crypto swings against Cipher’s $5.5 billion, 15-year AI data-center lease with Amazon Web Services, set to begin in 2026.
17 December 2025
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Dell Technologies (DELL) Stock Today: Price Hikes, AI Server Momentum, and a Reported Dataloop Deal Shape the Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Dell Technologies (DELL) Stock Today: Price Hikes, AI Server Momentum, and a Reported Dataloop Deal Shape the Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Dell shares fell about 4% to $128 on Dec. 17 after commercial PC price hikes took effect and reports surfaced of a $120 million cash acquisition of Israeli AI startup Dataloop. The stock had closed at $133.75 the previous day. Intraday trading was volatile, with shares swinging from the mid-$126s to mid-$134s. The price increases follow tightening memory supply tied to AI infrastructure demand.
17 December 2025
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Arista Networks Stock (ANET) News Today: Fortinet AI Data Center Partnership, Morgan Stanley Target Cut, and Wall Street’s 2026 Forecasts

Arista Networks Stock (ANET) News Today: Fortinet AI Data Center Partnership, Morgan Stanley Target Cut, and Wall Street’s 2026 Forecasts

Arista Networks shares fell 3.1% to $122.26 on Dec. 17 after Morgan Stanley lowered its price target to $159 from $171, though kept an Overweight rating. Fortinet announced a joint “secure AI data center” solution with Arista, now deployed at Monolithic Power Systems. Arista’s market cap stood near $183.1 billion late Wednesday.
17 December 2025
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Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock: Dec. 17, 2025 News, Forecasts and Analysis as NDAA Advances and Buyback Curbs Loom

Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock: Dec. 17, 2025 News, Forecasts and Analysis as NDAA Advances and Buyback Curbs Loom

Lockheed Martin shares fell 0.87% to $472.91 on Wednesday after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock and cut its price target. Reports that the White House may limit dividends and buybacks for defense contractors added pressure. The stock traded between $462.66 and $476.89 during the session. Congress advanced a nearly $1 trillion defense policy bill.
17 December 2025
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Mondelez (MDLZ) Stock Update Dec. 17, 2025: Jefferies “Preferred Pick” Spotlight, Institutional Moves, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Risks

Mondelez (MDLZ) Stock Update Dec. 17, 2025: Jefferies “Preferred Pick” Spotlight, Institutional Moves, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Risks

Mondelez International shares closed at $53.625, down 0.64% Wednesday, near a 52-week low of $53.13, as investors weighed commodity costs and soft demand. Jefferies reiterated Mondelez as a preferred large-cap food pick, citing possible upside if demand initiatives succeed. No major company news was issued. Institutional position changes were reported through 13F filings.
17 December 2025
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Outperform Call, Jefferies $45 Target, and What Investors Are Watching in 2026

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Outperform Call, Jefferies $45 Target, and What Investors Are Watching in 2026

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) fell about 5% to $24.22 by mid-afternoon Wednesday after opening near $26.29, with volume around 22 million shares and wide intraday swings. The move followed Wedbush’s initiation of coverage with an Outperform rating and a $35 price target, sparking early gains before profit-taking set in.
17 December 2025
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CRH PLC Stock News (Dec. 17, 2025): Buyback Update, New Aggregates Deal and S&P 500 Catalyst Keep CRH Shares in Focus

CRH PLC Stock News (Dec. 17, 2025): Buyback Update, New Aggregates Deal and S&P 500 Catalyst Keep CRH Shares in Focus

CRH plc shares traded near $124 Wednesday, down about 2%, after the company disclosed a repurchase of 31,000 ordinary shares at an average price of $127.73. CRH also announced the acquisition of North American Aggregates, expanding its footprint in New York and New Jersey. The company’s S&P 500 inclusion is set for next week. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
17 December 2025
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Honeywell (HON) Stock News & Forecast Today: Evercore’s $255 Target Puts 2026 Breakup Catalysts Back in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Honeywell (HON) Stock News & Forecast Today: Evercore’s $255 Target Puts 2026 Breakup Catalysts Back in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Honeywell shares traded near $200–$201 Wednesday afternoon, up about 1%, after Evercore ISI initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $255 price target. Analysts cited the company’s ongoing restructuring and potential for growth in 2026. The average 12-month price target among 19 analysts is $236.56, with ratings ranging from $195 to $269.
17 December 2025
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Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets on Dec. 17, 2025

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets on Dec. 17, 2025

Seagate shares fell 3.9% to $276.81 as of 19:50 UTC, despite Morgan Stanley raising its price target to $337 and reiterating an Overweight rating. Benchmark also lifted its target to $325, citing strong HDD demand and margin prospects. Seagate is set to join the Nasdaq-100 on Dec. 22. Insiders filed multiple Form 4s last week as shares traded near record highs.
17 December 2025
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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
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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
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  • Hope Bancorp Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates with Strong Outlook
    April 28, 2026, 10:35 AM EDT. Hope Bancorp (HOPE) reported Q1 earnings of $0.23 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.22 and up from $0.19 a year ago, marking a 3.37% earnings surprise. Revenues reached $141.02 million, slightly below estimates by 2.32% but higher than last year. The stock has surged 15.4% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 4.8% gain. Hope Bancorp holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) due to favorable earnings estimate revisions. The consensus expects $0.26 EPS on $150.35 million revenue next quarter. Industry outlook remains solid, with Banks - West sector in the top 17% of Zacks-ranked industries, supporting positive investor sentiment.

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Transocean Stock Back In Play As Equinox Rig Returns And $1.6 Billion Backlog Push Builds

Transocean Stock Back In Play As Equinox Rig Returns And $1.6 Billion Backlog Push Builds

28 April 2026
Transocean’s Equinox rig resumed work for Beach Energy in Australia’s Otway Basin, with Phase 2 operations at Thylacine West underway. Transocean reported about $1.6 billion in new contract backlog since April, including deals in Brazil, Norway, and the Eastern Mediterranean. Beach said Otway Basin production fell 9% last quarter. Transocean shares traded at $6.52, little changed ahead of first-quarter results due May 4.
Why Nexera Technologies Stock Jumped After KeepZone AI’s Gulf Fuel-Tank Authorization

Why Nexera Technologies Stock Jumped After KeepZone AI’s Gulf Fuel-Tank Authorization

28 April 2026
Nexera Technologies’ KeepZone AI unit received approval from a protective infrastructure provider to introduce a fuel-tank protection system to selected Gulf clients. Nexera shares jumped as much as 229% in early U.S. trading, with volume topping 31 million shares. The company did not disclose client names, contract values, or any resulting orders. Nexera posted a 2025 net loss of $4.05 million on $16.83 million revenue.
Snap Stock Gets a Redburn Upgrade Before Earnings. The Next Test Is May 6

Snap Stock Gets a Redburn Upgrade Before Earnings. The Next Test Is May 6

28 April 2026
Snap Inc. shares edged up 0.4% to $6.09 after Rothschild Redburn upgraded the stock to Buy and doubled its price target to $10. Snap plans to cut about 1,000 jobs and close 300 roles, aiming to reduce annual costs by $500 million by late 2026. Layoffs will cost $95 million to $130 million. The company reports first-quarter results May 6.
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