Today: 3 March 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock on December 1, 2025: Options Surge, Institutional Buying and a High‑Risk Quantum Roadmap

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock on December 1, 2025: Options Surge, Institutional Buying and a High‑Risk Quantum Roadmap

Rigetti Computing shares closed at $24.19 on December 1, 2025, up about 55% year-to-date but well below their $58.15 high. The company’s market cap stands near $8.4 billion despite low revenues and steep losses. Options trading surged, with 58,000 contracts and a put/call ratio of 0.41. Short interest is about 15.9% of float.
Cisco Stock on December 1, 2025: AI Momentum, Quantum Networking and Wall Street’s Latest CSCO Forecasts

Cisco Stock on December 1, 2025: AI Momentum, Quantum Networking and Wall Street’s Latest CSCO Forecasts

Cisco Systems traded near $76.30 intraday on December 1, 2025, with a market cap around $300 billion and a 52-week range of $52.11 to $80.06. The stock sits above its 50- and 200-day moving averages. IBM and Cisco announced a partnership to develop quantum networking, targeting a proof-of-concept by 2030. New institutional filings showed active but balanced flows.
Western Digital (WDC) Stock on December 1, 2025: AI Storage Star Faces ESOP Dilution, Spin-Off Legacy and Lofty Analyst Targets

Western Digital (WDC) Stock on December 1, 2025: AI Storage Star Faces ESOP Dilution, Spin-Off Legacy and Lofty Analyst Targets

Western Digital shares traded near record highs at $163.54 on December 1, 2025, up over 200% year-to-date. The company filed for a US$1.11 billion ESOP share offering after spinning off its flash business as Sandisk and launching new AI-focused platforms. Investors are watching for possible dilution and shifts in capital allocation.
Mastercard Stock Outlook Today: MA Price, Analyst Targets, Swipe‑Fee Deal and Holiday Tailwinds on December 1, 2025

Mastercard Stock Outlook Today: MA Price, Analyst Targets, Swipe‑Fee Deal and Holiday Tailwinds on December 1, 2025

Mastercard shares traded at $548.40–$548.90 early December 1, down 0.3% from Friday and about 9% below their 52-week high. Short interest rose 7.7% to 6.2 million shares, still under 1% of float. Wall Street targets imply double-digit upside, but regulatory and valuation risks remain. The company faces headlines on holiday spending, a swipe-fee settlement, new AI cybersecurity tools, and a marketing leadership change.
1 December 2025
Rivian Stock (RIVN) on December 1, 2025: Insider Selling, AI Day Buzz and 2025–2030 Forecasts

Rivian Stock (RIVN) on December 1, 2025: Insider Selling, AI Day Buzz and 2025–2030 Forecasts

Rivian shares traded in the mid-$17s on December 1, 2025, up about 2–3% after CEO RJ Scaringe sold $1.13 million in stock, briefly pressuring prices pre-market. A large bullish options trade targeted January 2027 $25 calls. Rivian’s stock remains down over 85% from its post-IPO peak near $170 despite recent gains. Q3 revenue rose 78% year-over-year to $1.56 billion, with the first positive gross profit reported.
Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock on 1 December 2025: HSBC Upgrade, Insider Moves, Buyback and 2026–2030 Forecasts

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock on 1 December 2025: HSBC Upgrade, Insider Moves, Buyback and 2026–2030 Forecasts

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares traded at $584–585 on December 1, 2025, with a market cap near $223 billion and a P/E ratio of 34.2. HSBC upgraded the stock to “Buy” the same day, citing improved prospects. Boston Family Office increased its stake by 3% in Q2, while First National Advisers cut its position by 59%. Institutional investors hold about 89% of the float.
Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock on December 1, 2025: Dividend Reset, Defense Contracts and What Analysts Expect Next

Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock on December 1, 2025: Dividend Reset, Defense Contracts and What Analysts Expect Next

Lockheed Martin shares fell 3.2% to $443.09 in late trading December 1, coinciding with the stock’s ex-dividend date for a newly increased $3.45 quarterly payout. The company announced its 23rd consecutive annual dividend hike, raising the forward yield to about 3%. LMT shares are down 6.9% over the past month, underperforming the S&P 500 and the broader defense sector.
1 December 2025
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Stock on December 1, 2025: AI Server Star Caught Between Growth and Margin Squeeze

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Stock on December 1, 2025: AI Server Star Caught Between Growth and Margin Squeeze

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) closed December 1, 2025, at $33.40, down 1.3%, with over 11 million shares traded. The stock has fallen about 35% in a month after a revenue guidance cut and record-low Q1 gross margin of 9.3%. SMCI now trades at half its 52-week high but remains up roughly 1,000% over five years. Management cited delayed AI deals and ongoing strong demand.
Oklo (OKLO) Stock in December 2025: Siemens Deal, DOE Breakthrough and a Nuclear-AI Roller Coaster

Oklo (OKLO) Stock in December 2025: Siemens Deal, DOE Breakthrough and a Nuclear-AI Roller Coaster

Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) traded at $89.65 per share early afternoon December 1, 2025, with a market cap of $14.01 billion. The stock is up over 4x from its 52-week low but down nearly 54% from its October peak. Swiss National Bank more than doubled its stake, and Oklo announced a binding contract with Siemens Energy for its first commercial Aurora powerhouse. No revenue reported; trailing 12-month EPS is –$0.58.
ServiceNow (NOW) Stock on December 1, 2025: Q3 Beat, AI Awards, $1B Veza Deal Talk and What 2026 Price Targets Signal

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock on December 1, 2025: Q3 Beat, AI Awards, $1B Veza Deal Talk and What 2026 Price Targets Signal

ServiceNow shares traded near $820 Monday, about 33% below January’s 52-week high and down 24% year-to-date, while the Nasdaq rose 20%. Third-quarter results beat expectations, with revenue up 22% to $3.41 billion and adjusted EPS at $4.82. The board has proposed a five-for-one stock split, with a shareholder vote set for December 5. Market cap stands at roughly $170 billion.
MongoDB (MDB) Stock on December 1, 2025: Earnings Preview, New CEO and Wall Street Forecasts

MongoDB (MDB) Stock on December 1, 2025: Earnings Preview, New CEO and Wall Street Forecasts

MongoDB reports fiscal Q3 results after markets close Monday, following a preannouncement that revenue and earnings will top prior guidance. Shares last traded at $333.61, valuing the company at $27 billion, after a recent pullback from near $385. CJ Desai took over as CEO on November 10, replacing Dev Ittycheria, who remains on the board.
Lululemon (LULU) Stock on December 1, 2025: Price, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook After a 52% Sell-Off

Lululemon (LULU) Stock on December 1, 2025: Price, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook After a 52% Sell-Off

Lululemon shares closed at about $184 on December 1, 2025, down 52% year-to-date and roughly 50% over three and five years. The company reported Q2 net revenue of $2.53 billion, up 7%, but U.S. sales fell 4% while international comps rose 15%. Fiscal 2025 guidance was cut, with expected EPS of $12.77–$12.97, down from $14.64 last year. Market cap stands near $22 billion.
1 December 2025
Deere & Company Stock Outlook December 1, 2025: Tariff Shock, Q4 Earnings and AI‑Powered Future for DE

Deere & Company Stock Outlook December 1, 2025: Tariff Shock, Q4 Earnings and AI‑Powered Future for DE

Deere & Company closed at about $472 per share on December 1, 2025, with a market cap in the mid-$120 billion range. Q4 revenue rose 11% to $12.39 billion, but net income fell 14% to $1.07 billion. Full-year net income dropped 29% to $5.03 billion. The company forecast 2026 net income of $4.0–$4.75 billion amid tariff pressures and a weak large-agriculture cycle.
Coca-Cola (KO) Stock on Ex‑Dividend Day: Price, Dividend Outlook, Fresh Forecasts and Key Risks (December 1, 2025)

Coca-Cola (KO) Stock on Ex‑Dividend Day: Price, Dividend Outlook, Fresh Forecasts and Key Risks (December 1, 2025)

Coca‑Cola shares traded around $72.10 midday December 1, down 1.3% as the stock went ex‑dividend but remained near record highs. The company’s market cap stands at about $310 billion, up 14% over the past year. The quarterly dividend is $0.51 per share, with a forward yield near 2.8%. Coca‑Cola’s forward P/E is about 22.7, above the industry average.
Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Outlook for December 2025: Q3 Beat, AI Deals, Buybacks and a 30% Upside Case

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Outlook for December 2025: Q3 Beat, AI Deals, Buybacks and a 30% Upside Case

Booking Holdings shares traded just under $4,920 at midday on December 1, 2025, valuing the company at about $158 billion, near the low end of its 52-week range. The company announced a new integration with Spotnana, giving corporate travel clients direct access to Booking.com’s global inventory. Institutional investors control over 92% of the float. Booking’s quarterly dividend now stands at $9.60 per share.
Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock Outlook 2025–2026: AI Pivot, UK Lawsuit and What the Latest Earnings Mean for Investors

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock Outlook 2025–2026: AI Pivot, UK Lawsuit and What the Latest Earnings Mean for Investors

Qualcomm shares traded near $167.80 on December 1, 2025, valuing the company at about $180 billion. Fiscal Q4 revenue rose 10% to roughly $11.3 billion, but a $5.7 billion tax charge led to a GAAP net loss of $3.1 billion. The stock remains about 18% below its 52-week high. Qualcomm repurchased 1.8 million shares in late November as part of a $15 billion buyback program.
1 December 2025
Carvana (CVNA) Stock on December 1, 2025: UBS Buy Rating, Wedbush Upgrade and Q3 Earnings Fuel a High‑Risk Rally

Carvana (CVNA) Stock on December 1, 2025: UBS Buy Rating, Wedbush Upgrade and Q3 Earnings Fuel a High‑Risk Rally

UBS initiated coverage of Carvana with a Buy rating and a $450 price target on December 1, 2025, following record Q3 results. Carvana shares traded at $375.01, up 0.14% late morning, with a market cap near $81.6 billion. The stock is up 84% year-to-date but faces valuation concerns and competition from Amazon Autos. Short interest remains around 8–9% of float.
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