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.

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
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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
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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
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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock on Dec. 17, 2025: Morgan Stanley Raises Target to $91 as AI Momentum Meets a New Zero-Day Test

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock on Dec. 17, 2025: Morgan Stanley Raises Target to $91 as AI Momentum Meets a New Zero-Day Test

Cisco shares fell 1.7% to $76.21 on Dec. 17, about 5% below this month’s $80.25 high, which broke the company’s 2000 record. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $91, citing AI demand. Cisco also disclosed an unpatched zero-day vulnerability in its AsyncOS email-security software, warning of active exploitation.
17 December 2025
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Lennar Stock Drops After Q4 Earnings Miss and Softer 2026 Margin Outlook: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Takeaways (Dec. 17, 2025)

Lennar Stock Drops After Q4 Earnings Miss and Softer 2026 Margin Outlook: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Takeaways (Dec. 17, 2025)

Lennar shares fell about 5% Wednesday after the company’s fiscal Q4 profit and guidance missed expectations, despite revenue topping forecasts. Net earnings dropped to $490 million, or $1.93 per share, while home sales gross margin slid to 17% from 22.1% a year earlier. Management cited affordability pressures and continued use of incentives. The stock traded near $112 by late afternoon.
17 December 2025
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MercadoLibre Stock (MELI) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025: Insider Sale, Options Whales, and 2026 Catalysts

MercadoLibre Stock (MELI) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025: Insider Sale, Options Whales, and 2026 Catalysts

MercadoLibre shares traded between $1,900 and $1,950 on December 17, 2025, following news of director Henrique Dubugras selling about $1.7 million in stock, a 69% reduction in his position. Union Bancaire Privée increased its stake by nearly 198%, now holding over 8,000 shares valued at $19.77 million. Institutional ownership stands at 87.62%.
17 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock News Today: Oil Rebounds on Venezuela Blockade Shock, Analyst Targets Hold Near $130 — What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 17, 2025)

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock News Today: Oil Rebounds on Venezuela Blockade Shock, Analyst Targets Hold Near $130 — What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 17, 2025)

Exxon Mobil shares rose about 1.7% to $116.6 in mid-day trading Wednesday after oil prices jumped on news that President Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. Brent and WTI crude both climbed sharply. The move followed Tuesday’s XOM close at $114.68. Venezuela’s PDVSA also resumed cargo deliveries after a ransomware attack disrupted operations.
17 December 2025
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Uber Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): UBER Slips as FTC Uber One Lawsuit Expands; Analyst Price Targets and 2026 Outlook

Uber Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): UBER Slips as FTC Uber One Lawsuit Expands; Analyst Price Targets and 2026 Outlook

Uber shares fell 1.06% to $80.06 in late trading Dec. 17 after the FTC and 21 states expanded a lawsuit alleging Uber charged users for subscriptions without consent and made cancellations difficult. The complaint seeks civil penalties and cites up to 32 steps to cancel Uber One. Uber stock is down more than 20% from its September high.
17 December 2025
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Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) News Today: RBC Raises Target to $240 as FDA Actions and Talc Verdict Shape the 2026 Outlook

Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) News Today: RBC Raises Target to $240 as FDA Actions and Talc Verdict Shape the 2026 Outlook

Johnson & Johnson shares traded near $210 on December 17, 2025, after a sharp drop the previous day and renewed analyst attention. RBC raised its price target to $240, maintaining an Outperform rating. The stock remains close to 2025 highs, with analysts split on near-term upside. JNJ continues to offer a quarterly dividend of $1.30 per share, yielding around 2%.
17 December 2025
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AppLovin (APP) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): BTIG Lifts Price Target as Wedbush Highlights Axon Momentum—Latest Forecasts and Key Risks

AppLovin (APP) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): BTIG Lifts Price Target as Wedbush Highlights Axon Momentum—Latest Forecasts and Key Risks

AppLovin shares traded around $675 midday Wednesday, down slightly, after Wedbush reiterated an Outperform rating and set an $800 price target, citing strong holiday gaming ad trends. BTIG raised its target to $771 and maintained a Buy rating. The stock is up about 109% year-to-date and has traded between $200.50 and $745.61 over the past year.
17 December 2025
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Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock News Today: Bitcoin Crash Fallout, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 17, 2025

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock News Today: Bitcoin Crash Fallout, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 17, 2025

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR) disclosed buying 10,645 bitcoin for $980.3 million between Dec. 8–14, bringing total holdings to 671,268 BTC. Shares traded near $169 on Dec. 17 after sharp swings, down 54% from Bitcoin’s October peak. Bitcoin itself remains about 30% below its all-time high. Investors are watching the company’s capital moves and exposure to crypto volatility.
17 December 2025
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Zoetis Stock (ZTS) News Today: $1.75B Convertible Notes, Accelerated Buybacks, Dividend Raise, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Zoetis Stock (ZTS) News Today: $1.75B Convertible Notes, Accelerated Buybacks, Dividend Raise, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Zoetis priced $1.75 billion in 0.25% convertible senior notes due 2029, with proceeds earmarked for share buybacks under its $6 billion repurchase program. Morgan Stanley cut its price target to $160 from $175, citing growth and competition concerns. Zoetis shares closed up 1.9% on Dec. 16 but remain far below early 2025 highs. The notes deal is set to close Dec. 18.
17 December 2025
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GE Vernova Stock (GEV) Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: New Fuel‑Cell Data Center Push, Analyst Targets, and 2028 Outlook

GE Vernova Stock (GEV) Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: New Fuel‑Cell Data Center Push, Analyst Targets, and 2028 Outlook

GE Vernova shares fell about 7% to $636 midday Wednesday, retreating from a record $723 close on Dec. 10. The drop follows a surge after the company raised 2028 revenue and margin targets and boosted dividends and buybacks. New headlines highlighted GE Vernova’s move to commercialize fuel cells for AI data centers. Trading was volatile, with shares swinging between $635 and $694.
17 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock Today: Board Rejects Paramount’s $30 Bid, Backs Netflix Deal — News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 17, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock Today: Board Rejects Paramount’s $30 Bid, Backs Netflix Deal — News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 17, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery’s board on Dec. 17 urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s $30 per share hostile tender offer and back its merger with Netflix instead. WBD stock closed at $28.455, down 1.54%, trading between the $30 Paramount bid and the $27.75 per share value of the Netflix deal plus Discovery Global shares.
17 December 2025
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CoreWeave Stock (NASDAQ: CRWV) Slides on AI Data-Center Bubble Fears: What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 17, 2025—and What Wall Street Forecasts Next

CoreWeave Stock (NASDAQ: CRWV) Slides on AI Data-Center Bubble Fears: What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 17, 2025—and What Wall Street Forecasts Next

CoreWeave shares fell 5.24% to $65.86 Wednesday amid heavy trading, as investors questioned the profitability and sustainability of large-scale AI infrastructure spending. Mizuho cut its price target to $92, citing revenue concerns. Delays at a Texas facility and rising scrutiny over data center power use added pressure. Three Democratic senators requested information from CoreWeave on potential impacts to electricity costs.
17 December 2025
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Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, AI Commerce Partnership, and Analyst Forecasts for V

Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, AI Commerce Partnership, and Analyst Forecasts for V

Visa announced USDC settlement for U.S. partners, allowing banks to settle transactions in stablecoins over the Solana blockchain. Cross River Bank and Lead Bank are first to join. Visa also revealed a partnership with Akamai to secure AI-driven shopping agents. Visa shares traded near $345.80 Wednesday.
17 December 2025
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  • LSEG Cancels 1.24 Million Shares After Latest Buyback Tranche
    April 28, 2026, 11:56 AM EDT. London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) repurchased and cancelled over 1.24 million ordinary shares between April 20-24, 2026, reducing its share count to 494 million. The buyback, executed via Goldman Sachs International, involved shares priced between £93.40 and £100.30. This cancellation reflects LSEG's focus on capital returns and balance-sheet efficiency. The updated share count adjusts voting rights and disclosure thresholds under the UK's FCA transparency rules. Analysts maintain a positive outlook; TipRanks' AI Analyst rates LSEG as 'Outperform' due to strong revenue growth, margin expansion, and buybacks despite concerns over valuation. LSEG operates global financial market infrastructure and data services. The company's market capitalization stands at £49.35 billion with a strong buy technical sentiment signal.

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Microsoft Stock Today: Why MSFT Is Flat Before a Crucial Azure Earnings Test

Microsoft Stock Today: Why MSFT Is Flat Before a Crucial Azure Earnings Test

28 April 2026
Microsoft shares edged up 0.3% to $426.14 Tuesday as investors awaited fiscal third-quarter results due Wednesday. The company’s revised OpenAI deal allows OpenAI to serve customers on any cloud, ending Microsoft’s exclusive rights but keeping it as primary partner. Azure revenue is expected to rise about 40% for the quarter. Microsoft will receive a 20% cut of OpenAI revenue through 2030.
Amazon Stock Today: Why AMZN Is Slipping Before a High-Stakes AI Earnings Test

Amazon Stock Today: Why AMZN Is Slipping Before a High-Stakes AI Earnings Test

28 April 2026
Amazon shares slipped 0.4% to $260.11 Tuesday as investors awaited first-quarter results, due after Wednesday’s close alongside reports from Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta. Analysts expect AWS revenue to rise nearly 26% to $36.8 billion, with total revenue seen at $177 billion. Wall Street is focused on whether AWS growth justifies Amazon’s heavy AI infrastructure spending.
AMD Stock Drops Today as OpenAI Worries Hit the AI Chip Trade Before Earnings

AMD Stock Drops Today as OpenAI Worries Hit the AI Chip Trade Before Earnings

28 April 2026
AMD shares fell 4.2% to $320.66 Tuesday after a report said OpenAI missed user and revenue targets, raising concerns about future data-center spending. Northland Capital downgraded AMD less than a week before its earnings report. The selloff spread to other AI chip stocks, including Nvidia and Arm Holdings. OpenAI and AMD have a multi-year GPU supply agreement set to begin later in 2026.
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