Khadija Saeed, Author at TechStock²

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock Drops Nearly 8% in Post‑Christmas Trading: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Should Watch Next

New York time check: It is 2:46 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025. Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGTI) is seeing a sharp move in a session defined by thin, post‑holiday liquidity. As of the latest available trade, RGTI is at $22.57, down $1.94 (about -7.9%), after opening at $24.37 and trading in a $22.52–$24.51 intraday range, with roughly 19.9 million shares traded so far. While the broader market is relatively calm—U.S. stocks were only slightly lower in midday trading with expectations for light volume after Christmas—Rigetti is acting like the kind of high‑beta, retail‑popular name that can swing hard

26 December 2025

NASDAQ:RGTI·Stock Market

Exxon Mobil Stock (XOM) Today: Price Check, Fresh News Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

As of 2:44 p.m. ET in New York on Friday, December 26, 2025, U.S. markets are open and trading in what many desks describe as a thin, post‑Christmas session. Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) is trading slightly lower midday, even as the broader market hovers near record levels and crude markets remain headline-driven. Here’s what’s moving XOM right now, the most relevant company-specific developments, and the key items investors typically monitor before the next trading session. XOM stock price today in context Exxon Mobil shares are at about $118.58, down 0.54% versus the prior close, with an intraday range of

26 December 2025

NYSE:XOM·Stock Market

GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) Today: Live Price Check, Fresh Contract News, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Are Watching Next

As of 2:44 p.m. ET in New York on Friday, December 26, 2025, GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) shares are trading at $662.08, down $5.24 (-0.79%) on the session, with an intraday range of $660.61–$670.00 on about 750K shares. The broader U.S. market is essentially flat in a holiday-thinned session—SPY is modestly lower, QQQ slightly higher, while DIA and cyclical industrials (XLI) are softer. For GEV investors, that “quiet tape” matters because the stock has been anything but quiet this month: GE Vernova hit record territory around mid-December after a bullish investor update, and then saw sharp, sentiment-driven swings tied

26 December 2025

NYSE:GEV·Stock Market

Sidus Space (SIDU) Stock Slides From the High as a $151B “SHIELD” Win Meets a $25M Share Sale — What Investors Need to Know (Dec. 26, 2025)

As of 2:42 p.m. ET in New York on Friday, December 26, 2025, Sidus Space, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIDU) was trading around $2.36, up roughly $0.16 (about 7%) on the day — but also near the session’s low ($2.35) after touching an intraday high of $3.36 on enormous volume (about 153 million shares). That volatility is happening against a notably quiet post‑Christmas tape for the broader market. In midday trading, U.S. benchmarks were only slightly lower with lighter holiday volume expected, according to the Associated Press. AP News So why is a micro-cap space-and-defense name trading like a momentum rocket today?

26 December 2025

NASDAQ:SIDU·Space Industry·Stock Market

Lumentum Stock (NASDAQ: LITE) Today: AI Optics Rally Pauses in Thin Post‑Christmas Trading as Wall Street Weighs Valuation, Earnings Outlook

NEW YORK — As of 2:37 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025, shares of Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LITE) were trading at $388.88, down $7.04 (-1.78%) on the session. The stock opened at $397.73 and has ranged between $385.25 and $400.51 intraday on volume of roughly 1.22 million shares. That pullback is unfolding against a broader market backdrop defined by light, post‑Christmas liquidity and indexes hovering near record territory—an environment that can amplify intraday moves for high‑momentum names even in the absence of fresh company-specific headlines. Reuters+1 Why Lumentum stock is in focus right now Lumentum has become a

26 December 2025

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:LITE·Stock Market

Walmart Stock (WMT) Today: Price, News, Analyst Forecasts and What to Watch Into Year-End Trading

New York — Friday, December 26, 2025 (2:32 p.m. ET). Walmart Inc. stock (ticker: WMT) is trading modestly higher in midday action as investors balance strong operational momentum (e-commerce, advertising, delivery speed) against a cluster of late-year headlines—ranging from a major CEO transition to ongoing legal and regulatory developments. As of the latest available trade around mid-afternoon in New York, WMT is at about $111.82, up roughly 0.2% on the day, after trading between roughly $111.36 and $112.06. Importantly for investors who still associate Walmart with the NYSE: Walmart now trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the same

26 December 2025

NASDAQ:WMT·Stock Market

Bank of America (BAC) Stock Today: Dividend Day, Q4 Trading Tailwinds, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch in Thin Year‑End Markets

NEW YORK — As of 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025, U.S. stocks are trading in a typically thin, post‑holiday session — and Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) is in focus as investors weigh year‑end positioning, interest‑rate expectations, and the bank’s outlook heading into 2026. BAC stock price check: where Bank of America shares trade right now At 2:30 p.m. ET, BAC stock traded around $56.08, down about 0.3% on the session, after moving between $56.03 and $56.53 intraday. For context, the broader market is close to flat while the financial sector is softer: That relative weakness

26 December 2025

Dividends·NYSE:BAC·Stock Market

Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) Today: GLP‑1 Price Cuts, the Obesity Pill Race, and What Investors Are Watching Into 2026

New York — Friday, December 26, 2025 (2:28 p.m. ET): Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) is trading near $1,075 per share, essentially flat to slightly lower on the day in a thin, post‑Christmas U.S. session where the major indexes are hovering close to record levels. Reuters For investors, the timing matters: holiday trading often amplifies short‑term moves and can distort intraday signals. But Lilly is not a “holiday tape” stock—its valuation and momentum remain anchored to a handful of blockbuster catalysts in obesity and diabetes, plus a pipeline that’s becoming harder for competitors to match. Below is a market‑relevant,

26 December 2025

NYSE:LLY·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock Today: Price Check, Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts—and What to Watch Into Year‑End

NEW YORK — As of 2:29 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025, Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) is trading at $906.47, down $4.31 (-0.47%) in a thin, post‑Christmas U.S. session where major indexes have been hovering near record levels. Reuters This is one of the last “tone‑setting” stretches of the year—often marked by lighter liquidity and bigger moves on smaller headlines—while investors position for 2026 and for Goldman’s next major catalyst: Q4 2025 earnings on January 15, 2026. Reuters+1 Goldman Sachs stock price today (NYSE: GS): the market snapshot Here’s where GS stands mid‑session in New York: The

26 December 2025

NYSE:GS·Stock Market

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Surges as Copper Tests Fresh Records: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

NEW YORK — As of 2:22 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025, U.S. markets are open and trading in a light, post-Christmas session. Reuters Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. (NYSE: FCX) is firmly in the spotlight as copper prices push toward record territory again—an outsized tailwind for one of the world’s biggest publicly traded copper producers. Freeport-McMoRan Investors+1 FCX stock today: price action and why investors are paying attention Freeport-McMoRan shares were trading around $53 in midday New York trading, up roughly 2%–3% on the day—near fresh highs for the year. Freeport-McMoRan Investors+1 At a glance (what’s driving FCX right now): The

26 December 2025

Commodities·NYSE:FCX·Stock Market

Coupang Stock (CPNG) Surges in Post‑Christmas Trading as Data Breach Fears Ease—Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

New York time check: It is 2:19 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025 in New York. That matters today because U.S. markets are in a thin, holiday week session—the kind of tape where headline-driven moves can be amplified by lighter volume. Midday reports show U.S. indexes hovering near record levels, with investors focused on the year-end “Santa Claus rally” period and what comes next for rates and 2026 earnings. AP News+2Reuters+2 Against that backdrop, Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG) is one of the more active single-stock stories today. Coupang stock price today: CPNG jumps on fresh cybersecurity details As of

26 December 2025

Data Security·Financial Forecasts·NYSE:CPNG·Stock Market

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock Slides in Post-Christmas Trading as Wall Street Holds Near Record Highs: CES 2026 Catalyst, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Next

New York (Dec. 26, 2025) — As of 2:18 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025, U.S. markets are open and trading in a typically thin, post-Christmas session. Against that backdrop, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) is having an unusually volatile day even by quantum-computing standards. Shares were recently around $24.82, down about $2.70 (roughly 9.8%) from the prior close, after swinging between $27.79 and $24.78 intraday on heavy volume. The broader market tone remains constructive: Reuters reported the S&P 500 briefly hit an intraday record high before easing back in quiet holiday trade, with the “Santa Claus rally” window

26 December 2025

NYSE:QBTS·Quantum Computing·Stock Market·Technology Trends

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Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026

Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026

Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026

IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026

Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.

Khadija Saeed

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