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.

Apple Stock After Hours on December 8, 2025: Executive Shakeup Meets AI Optimism – What to Watch Before the December 9 Open

Apple Stock After Hours on December 8, 2025: Executive Shakeup Meets AI Optimism – What to Watch Before the December 9 Open

Apple shares closed at about $277 on Monday, down 0.5–0.7%, after trading between $276 and $280. The stock remains a few percent below last week’s record highs near $289. After-hours trading was flat, with prices holding just above the close. Analysts raised price targets even as investors weighed executive departures and regulatory risks.
Netflix (NFLX) After Hours: Warner Bros Bidding War, Trump Comments and What to Know Before the December 9 Open

Netflix (NFLX) After Hours: Warner Bros Bidding War, Trump Comments and What to Know Before the December 9 Open

Netflix shares fell 3.4% to close at $96.80 on December 8, 2025, hitting their lowest level since April amid a hostile $108 billion Paramount bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and new political scrutiny. Volume surged to nearly 99 million shares. The stock slipped slightly after hours and is now down about 30% from its 52-week high.
Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Soars on Microsoft AI Chip Rumors: What to Know Before the Market Opens December 9, 2025

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Soars on Microsoft AI Chip Rumors: What to Know Before the Market Opens December 9, 2025

Broadcom stock hit a record $407.29 on December 8 before closing near $400, up almost 3% amid heavy trading. The surge followed reports that Microsoft is in talks with Broadcom for future custom AI chip designs, potentially taking business from Marvell Technology. Marvell shares dropped about 6% after the news. Major U.S. indexes fell 0.3%–0.5% on the day.
Tesla Stock After Hours: Morgan Stanley Downgrade, China Milestone and 0% Deals – What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 9, 2025

Tesla Stock After Hours: Morgan Stanley Downgrade, China Milestone and 0% Deals – What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 9, 2025

Tesla shares dropped nearly 4% Monday, closing just under $440 after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock from “Overweight” to “Equal-Weight.” Trading volume spiked to about 57 million shares. The move broke a two-week rally and left Tesla well below its 52-week high. After hours, the stock hovered near $440.
8 December 2025
Nvidia Stock After Hours on December 8, 2025: H200 China Export Greenlight, Skild AI Deal – and What to Watch Before the December 9 Open

Nvidia Stock After Hours on December 8, 2025: H200 China Export Greenlight, Skild AI Deal – and What to Watch Before the December 9 Open

Nvidia shares closed up about 1.5–1.8% at $185–186 Monday after reports the U.S. will allow exports of its H200 AI chip to China. Volume topped 160 million shares. The stock held gains after hours, trading flat near $185.6. The move follows a reported U.S.–China tech truce but keeps tighter controls on Nvidia’s latest Blackwell chips.
8 December 2025
Cisco Stock (CSCO) Today: AI Infrastructure Boom, Splunk Synergies and Fresh Analyst Upgrades Push Shares Toward 52‑Week Highs

Cisco Stock (CSCO) Today: AI Infrastructure Boom, Splunk Synergies and Fresh Analyst Upgrades Push Shares Toward 52‑Week Highs

Cisco shares closed at $77.97 on December 8, 2025, near a 52-week high, valuing the company at over $307 billion. Q1 FY2026 revenue rose 8% to $14.9 billion, with core networking sales up 15% year over year. Operating cash flow fell 12% to $3.2 billion, but backlog reached $42.9 billion. The stock is up 36.7% year-to-date.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock on December 8, 2025: Reddit Mania, Institutional Money and the BlueBird 6 Launch Countdown

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock on December 8, 2025: Reddit Mania, Institutional Money and the BlueBird 6 Launch Countdown

AST SpaceMobile shares traded around $73.18 midday December 8, down 1%, after soaring over 200% year-to-date despite a 30% November drop. Volume topped 7.4 million shares. The company’s valuation and future hinge on the upcoming December 15 BlueBird 6 satellite launch and major carrier partnerships, amid rising debate over risks and premium pricing.
Accenture (ACN) Stock on 8 December 2025: OpenAI Deal, AI Pivot and 2026 Outlook Explained

Accenture (ACN) Stock on 8 December 2025: OpenAI Deal, AI Pivot and 2026 Outlook Explained

Accenture shares traded at $267–268 on December 8, 2025, about one-third below their 52-week high, with a market cap near $170 billion. Q4 revenue reached $17.6 billion, up 7.3% year-on-year, while adjusted EPS rose 9% to $3.03. Full-year revenue totaled $69.67 billion, with GAAP EPS of $12.15 and a dividend yield of 2.4%.
DoorDash (DASH) Stock Today: Price, Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook as of December 8, 2025

DoorDash (DASH) Stock Today: Price, Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook as of December 8, 2025

DoorDash shares traded near $225 Monday, valuing the company at just under $97 billion, about 21% below October highs but up over 30% year to date. The company announced a national delivery partnership with Pacsun and faces a new class action lawsuit over an alleged data breach. Heavy institutional buying continues amid debate over DoorDash’s valuation and 2026 investment plans.
8 December 2025
Uber Stock Today (UBER): Price Action, Morgan Stanley Target Cut, Robotaxis and Ads Shape the 2026 Outlook

Uber Stock Today (UBER): Price Action, Morgan Stanley Target Cut, Robotaxis and Ads Shape the 2026 Outlook

Uber shares traded near $92.30 Monday afternoon, up about 1%, with a market cap just under $190 billion. Morgan Stanley cut its 12-month price target to $110 but kept an Overweight rating. Uber also launched a new advertising data platform, “Uber Intelligence.” The stock remains about 10% below its October record high.
Amphenol (APH) Stock on December 8, 2025: AI Boom, Record Earnings and What Comes Next for Investors

Amphenol (APH) Stock on December 8, 2025: AI Boom, Record Earnings and What Comes Next for Investors

Amphenol shares traded near $140 on December 8, 2025, close to a record high after surging nearly 90% over 12 months. Q3 2025 sales jumped 53% to $6.2 billion, with adjusted EPS up 86% and margins sharply higher. Management raised full-year guidance, projecting up to $22.76 billion in sales and 74% EPS growth. Market cap stands at about $171 billion.
D‑Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock Today – December 8, 2025: Government Pivot, Qubits 2026 and Bubble Fears

D‑Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock Today – December 8, 2025: Government Pivot, Qubits 2026 and Bubble Fears

D‑Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) closed at $27.78 on December 8, up 2.9%, after announcing a new U.S. Government Business Unit and its Qubits 2026 conference. Shares have surged over 220% year-to-date but remain volatile, with short interest at 12.25% of free float. The company’s market cap stands near $9.4 billion, despite ongoing losses and a negative P/E ratio.
Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock Today: KeyBanc Sets $750 Target as Moody’s Upgrades Credit – December 8, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock Today: KeyBanc Sets $750 Target as Moody’s Upgrades Credit – December 8, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares traded near $567 late December 8, down about 1%, despite KeyBanc upgrading the stock to “Overweight” with a $750 target and Moody’s raising its credit rating. Hedge funds and insiders trimmed positions even as the company beat earnings, raised guidance, and continued acquisitions. Market cap stands around $215 billion.
8 December 2025
CRH Stock Hits Record High on S&P 500 Inclusion: Latest News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (8 December 2025)

CRH Stock Hits Record High on S&P 500 Inclusion: Latest News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (8 December 2025)

CRH shares surged nearly 5% to record highs above $125 on December 8 after confirming it will join the S&P 500 on December 22. Trading volume topped 15 million shares, far above the daily average. The company posted record Q3 results, raised its 2025 EBITDA guidance, and expanded its buyback program. CRH ADRs have gained about 26.5% over the past year.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Stock Today: Q4 2025 Earnings, AI Factories and 2026 Outlook for Investors

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Stock Today: Q4 2025 Earnings, AI Factories and 2026 Outlook for Investors

Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares traded near $24 on December 8, 2025, after reporting record Q4 revenue of $9.7 billion, up 14% year over year. The stock fell over 8% post-earnings due to a modest revenue miss and volatility in server and hybrid cloud segments. Non-GAAP EPS rose to $0.62, while GAAP earnings dropped sharply. Wall Street consensus rates HPE between "Hold" and "Moderate Buy."
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  • Soybeans Edge Up Midweek Amid Export Sales Anticipation
    April 29, 2026, 3:23 PM EDT. Soybeans reversed early losses to gain 6 to 7 cents midweek, supported by improving futures for soymeal and soy oil. The upcoming U.S. Export Sales report is expected to show 0.9 to 2 million metric tons (MMT) of 2024/25 soybean sales, with smaller volumes forecasted for 2025/26. Analysts predict soymeal exports ranging from 100,000 to 550,000 MT and bean oil sales declining by 4,000 to 26,000 MT. U.S. soybean stocks as of September 1 could total around 351 million bushels, slightly above USDA's prior estimate of 340 million. In Argentina, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange raised its 2024/25 crop estimate to 52 MMT, just above USDA's 51 MMT figure. Nov 24 soybean futures traded at $10.48 1/2, maintaining steady gains ahead of export data.

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Why MaxLinear Stock Is Surging as AI Data-Center Demand Rewrites the Story

Why MaxLinear Stock Is Surging as AI Data-Center Demand Rewrites the Story

29 April 2026
MaxLinear shares rose about 34% to $69.58 on Wednesday after Loop Capital upgraded the stock and raised its target to $75. The surge followed a first-quarter report showing infrastructure revenue up 136% to become the company’s largest segment. Total revenue climbed 43% to $137.2 million. MaxLinear guided second-quarter revenue to $160–$170 million, citing strong demand for data-center optical products.
FuelCell Energy Stock Jumps As AI Power Bet Gets Fresh Boost From Bloom Energy

FuelCell Energy Stock Jumps As AI Power Bet Gets Fresh Boost From Bloom Energy

29 April 2026
FuelCell Energy shares climbed $2.75 to $12.69 Wednesday, trading on heavy volume after Bloom Energy raised its 2026 outlook and reported a 130% jump in first-quarter revenue to $751.1 million. Bloom shares surged over 23% after announcing its fuel cells would power Oracle’s planned New Mexico AI data center. FuelCell’s first-quarter revenue rose 61% to $30.5 million, but it posted a $23.7 million net loss.
Plug Power Stock Jumps Before Earnings As Hydrogen Rally Gets New Spark

Plug Power Stock Jumps Before Earnings As Hydrogen Rally Gets New Spark

29 April 2026
Plug Power shares rose about 10% to $3.33 Wednesday, trading on heavy volume after Clear Street raised its price target and Bloom Energy reported strong results. Plug will report first-quarter earnings May 11, as investors watch for signs that cost cuts and new orders are improving margins. The company recently won a major electrolyzer contract for a Québec project. Bloom Energy shares surged 23% after posting a 130% revenue jump.
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