Today: 29 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Walmart (WMT) Stock on December 9, 2025: Nasdaq Debut, Tech Pivot and 2026 Outlook

Walmart (WMT) Stock on December 9, 2025: Nasdaq Debut, Tech Pivot and 2026 Outlook

Walmart began trading on the Nasdaq on December 9, 2025, after leaving the NYSE, with shares at $114–115 and a market cap near $910 billion. The stock trades at about 40 times earnings, well above the sector average, and sits just below its 52-week high. Over five years, Walmart has returned 131%, outpacing the S&P 500 by nearly 30 points. Analysts note the move could draw around $20 billion in new passive investment.
9 December 2025
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Johnson & Johnson Stock Today: Q3 Beat, Orthopaedics Spin-Off and New Cancer Data Power a 40% Rally

Johnson & Johnson Stock Today: Q3 Beat, Orthopaedics Spin-Off and New Cancer Data Power a 40% Rally

Johnson & Johnson shares closed at $201.62 on December 8, 2025, up nearly 40% year to date and valuing the company at about $486 billion. The stock surged after a Q3 earnings beat, raised full-year guidance, and a surprise plan to spin off its DePuy Synthes orthopaedics unit. JNJ remains a key driver of recent Dow gains. Technical models project up to 16% further upside by March 2026.
9 December 2025
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Salesforce (CRM) Stock on December 9, 2025: Q3 FY26 Beat, AI Agentforce Momentum and What Comes Next

Salesforce (CRM) Stock on December 9, 2025: Q3 FY26 Beat, AI Agentforce Momentum and What Comes Next

Salesforce shares traded near $260 on December 9, 2025, after reporting record Q3 results and raising its full-year outlook. The company posted Q3 revenue of about $10.3 billion, up 9% year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $3.25, beating estimates. Market cap stood at roughly $243 billion. The stock remains about 25–30% lower for 2025 despite the recent rebound.
9 December 2025
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Boeing (BA) Stock Outlook on December 9, 2025: Spirit AeroSystems Deal, Delivery Momentum and 2026 Price Targets

Boeing (BA) Stock Outlook on December 9, 2025: Spirit AeroSystems Deal, Delivery Momentum and 2026 Price Targets

Boeing completed its $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, bringing its main 737 MAX fuselage supplier back in-house. Boeing shares traded near $203 on December 9, 2025, up about 30% over the past year but still below recent highs. The company remains loss-making on GAAP earnings. The Spirit deal adds debt and integration risks amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
9 December 2025
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BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock Soars as Ethereum Treasury Hits 3.86 Million ETH – Latest News, Forecasts and Risks (Dec. 9, 2025)

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock Soars as Ethereum Treasury Hits 3.86 Million ETH – Latest News, Forecasts and Risks (Dec. 9, 2025)

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares jumped 8.4% to $38.85 intraday on December 9, 2025, after confirming control of 3.86 million ETH—over 3.2% of all Ethereum—and a $13.2 billion crypto and cash reserve. The company’s market cap stands at $14.8 billion with a trailing P/E of about 2.7. The stock traded between $34.66 and $39.25 during the session. Volume averaged 45 million shares over 30 days.
9 December 2025
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Circle (CRCL) Stock Today: Abu Dhabi License, Bybit Deal and 2026 Forecast After a Wild First Year on Wall Street

Circle (CRCL) Stock Today: Abu Dhabi License, Bybit Deal and 2026 Forecast After a Wild First Year on Wall Street

Circle (CRCL) shares rose about 5% to $88–89 on December 9, 2025, after securing an Abu Dhabi license and announcing a partnership with Bybit. The stock remains far below its 52-week high of $299. Q3 revenue jumped 66% year-on-year, but over 90% still comes from USDC reserve interest. Heavy insider selling contrasts with major institutional buying, including an 8.5 million-share stake by Marshall Wace.
9 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. – Series A (WBD) Stock on December 9, 2025: Netflix vs. Paramount Skydance Takeover War, Analyst Downgrades and Fresh Price Targets

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. – Series A (WBD) Stock on December 9, 2025: Netflix vs. Paramount Skydance Takeover War, Analyst Downgrades and Fresh Price Targets

Warner Bros. Discovery shares closed at $27.70 on December 9, 2025, near takeover levels as Netflix and Paramount Skydance compete for control. Netflix has offered $82.7 billion for Warner’s studios and streaming assets, with shareholders set to receive $23.25 in cash and $4.50 in Netflix stock per share. Trading volume topped 22 million shares. Analysts have grown cautious as regulators review the bids.
9 December 2025
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Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Today: Dividend King Near 52‑Week Lows as Legal Risks and Tariff Costs Weigh on 2026 Outlook (December 9, 2025)

Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Today: Dividend King Near 52‑Week Lows as Legal Risks and Tariff Costs Weigh on 2026 Outlook (December 9, 2025)

Procter & Gamble shares traded near $139.70 midday December 9, just above a new 52-week low and down over 22% from last year’s high. The stock fell more than 3% the previous session, weighed by slowing U.S. growth, new lawsuits, and $1 billion in tariff costs. Options activity signaled expectations for increased volatility. Market cap stood at about $326 billion.
9 December 2025
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Wells Fargo (WFC) Stock Near Record High: AI Job Cuts, $40B Buyback and Regulatory Relief Shape 2025 Outlook

Wells Fargo (WFC) Stock Near Record High: AI Job Cuts, $40B Buyback and Regulatory Relief Shape 2025 Outlook

Wells Fargo shares traded near $89.80 at midday Dec. 9, just below record highs, after CEO Charlie Scharf said headcount will drop in 2026 and AI will play a major role in job cuts. Piper Sandler set a $100 price target. The bank reported progress on an $84 million 401(k) settlement and continued capital returns through dividends and a $40 billion buyback.
9 December 2025
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Verizon (VZ) Stock on December 9, 2025: High‑Yield Dividend, 13,000+ Layoffs and a New CEO at a Turning Point

Verizon (VZ) Stock on December 9, 2025: High‑Yield Dividend, 13,000+ Layoffs and a New CEO at a Turning Point

Verizon shares closed at $40.57 on December 9, 2025, with a market cap near $174 billion and a dividend yield around 6.7%. Q3 earnings showed GAAP EPS of $1.17 and revenue of $33.8 billion, both up year-over-year. Free cash flow for the first nine months rose to $15.8 billion. The company reaffirmed 2025 guidance, projecting wireless service revenue growth of 2.0–2.8%.
9 December 2025
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Astera Labs Stock (ALAB): Price Target Lifted to $195 as AI Connectivity Story Deepens – December 9, 2025 Update

Astera Labs Stock (ALAB): Price Target Lifted to $195 as AI Connectivity Story Deepens – December 9, 2025 Update

Astera Labs shares traded near $168 on December 9, down about 4% after a six-month surge of 51%. H.C. Wainwright raised its price target to $195, citing strong AI data center demand. The stock’s price-to-earnings ratio remains high, near 150–160x, with a market cap just under $30 billion. Zacks called Astera a “top momentum stock” but maintained a Hold rating.
9 December 2025
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AutoZone (AZO) Stock Drops After Q1 2026 Earnings Miss: What Today’s Sell-Off Really Means for Investors

AutoZone (AZO) Stock Drops After Q1 2026 Earnings Miss: What Today’s Sell-Off Really Means for Investors

AutoZone shares fell 6.7% to $3,510 after first-quarter results missed Wall Street estimates on both revenue and earnings. Net sales rose 8.2% to $4.63 billion, but net income dropped to $530.8 million and gross margin slipped to 51%. The selloff erased over $4 billion in market value, making AutoZone one of the S&P 500’s worst performers Tuesday.
9 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock: $1.5 Billion Share Sale, New Epic & Stripe Deal, and 2025–2030 Forecasts Explained

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock: $1.5 Billion Share Sale, New Epic & Stripe Deal, and 2025–2030 Forecasts Explained

SoFi Technologies shares traded near $27.33 on December 9, 2025, down after a $1.5 billion stock offering priced at $27.50 per share. The company announced a partnership with Templum to give accredited investors access to private stakes in Epic Games and Stripe. SoFi stock remains up over 90% year-to-date despite recent volatility. The market awaits the next Federal Reserve rate decision.
9 December 2025
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Qualcomm Stock (QCOM) Today: AI Chips, Institutional Buying and 2026 Outlook – December 9, 2025

Qualcomm Stock (QCOM) Today: AI Chips, Institutional Buying and 2026 Outlook – December 9, 2025

Qualcomm shares traded near $174.70 on December 9, 2025, after posting record Q4 revenue of $11.27 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $3.00, both above expectations. State Street raised its stake to 4.97%, while institutional ownership stands above 74%. Management guided Q1 FY 2026 revenue to $11.8–$12.6 billion and EPS of $3.30–$3.50. The stock remains volatile, with technical signals mixed and analysts split on future gains.
9 December 2025
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ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) Stock on December 9, 2025: SPX FLOW Megadeal, Share Offering, Dividend Safety and Wall Street Forecasts

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) Stock on December 9, 2025: SPX FLOW Megadeal, Share Offering, Dividend Safety and Wall Street Forecasts

ITT Inc. shares traded near $171 on December 9, 2025, rebounding 1% after a 6% drop the previous day following a $1.14 billion equity offering to help fund its $4.8 billion acquisition of SPX FLOW. The company raised its 2025 EPS guidance to $6.62–$6.68 after strong Q3 results. ITT’s dividend remains secure, with a 14-year growth streak. Eleven analysts rate the stock a “Moderate Buy” with a $207 price target.
9 December 2025
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  • VTI Falls 0.3% as PLTR Stock Declines Amid Heavy Insider Selling
    April 29, 2026, 2:24 PM EDT. VTI, the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF, dropped 0.3% today, weighed down by a 3.4% decline in Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares. Notable VTI holdings like Nvidia (-1.2%), Microsoft (-1.2%), and Apple (-0.8%) also contributed to losses. PLTR insiders have sold 227 times in six months without any purchases, including major sales by Peter Thiel and CEO Alexander Karp, signaling potential negative sentiment. Despite recent analyst buy ratings from Mizuho, Citigroup, and others, RBC Capital issued an underperform rating. Investors can monitor PLTR's insider activity and analyst outlook via Quiver Quantitative's dashboards. The median PLTR price target remains incomplete in reports, further highlighting investor uncertainty.

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Why Rising Dragon Acquisition Stock Surged as RDAC Seeks More Time for HZJL SPAC Deal

Why Rising Dragon Acquisition Stock Surged as RDAC Seeks More Time for HZJL SPAC Deal

29 April 2026
Rising Dragon Acquisition Corp. shares surged over 400% to $21.72 Wednesday after the SPAC proposed extending its merger deadline with HZJL Cayman Limited. The company called a May 28 shareholder meeting to vote on extending the deadline by up to 15 months. Rising Dragon’s board urged shareholders to approve the extension. The HZJL merger has not closed.
Upstart Stock Falls After $1.25 Billion Fortress Deal: Why Investors Are Still Wary

Upstart Stock Falls After $1.25 Billion Fortress Deal: Why Investors Are Still Wary

29 April 2026
Upstart Holdings shares fell $2.09 to $30.77 Wednesday after announcing Fortress Investment Group affiliates will buy up to $1.25 billion in consumer loans over 15 months. March loan originations rose 60% year over year to $1.263 billion. In 2025, Upstart’s revenue climbed 64% to $1.0 billion, with net income of $53.6 million after a $129 million loss in 2024. Upstart plans to apply for a national bank charter.
Intel Stock Hits Record High as Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Play

Intel Stock Hits Record High as Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Play

29 April 2026
Intel shares surged 10% Wednesday after reports that Google may use Intel’s EMIB chip-packaging technology in its next AI processor. The stock hit $94.03 before settling at $93.23. Intel recently reported first-quarter revenue of $13.6 billion, up 7% year over year. CFO David Zinsner said some gains came from selling previously shelved chips.
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