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.

Russell 2000 Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets Grow: Small‑Cap Outlook After 5–7 December 2025

Russell 2000 Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets Grow: Small‑Cap Outlook After 5–7 December 2025

The Russell 2000 fell 0.4% to 2,521.48 on Friday, 5 December 2025, after a week of gains, but remains close to its record high near 2,540 set in October. The index is up about 0.8% for the week and has climbed in the low teens percent year-to-date, trailing large-cap benchmarks. Investors are betting on a Federal Reserve rate cut at next week’s meeting, with futures implying nearly 90% odds.
7 December 2025
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Dow 30 and World Indices Rally Ahead of Fed Rate Cut: 5–7 December 2025 Market Wrap

Dow 30 and World Indices Rally Ahead of Fed Rate Cut: 5–7 December 2025 Market Wrap

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 47,954.99 on Friday, up 0.2% for the day and 0.5% for the week, nearing record highs. Global indices including MSCI’s gauge and Europe’s STOXX 600 also advanced. Markets are pricing in a 90% chance of a 25 basis point U.S. Fed rate cut at next week’s meeting. Most Gulf and emerging markets rose, lifted by Fed expectations and stronger oil prices.
7 December 2025
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Nasdaq World Indices Weekly Wrap: AI Bubble Jitters, New Global Benchmarks and Rate‑Cut Hopes (Dec. 5–7, 2025)

Nasdaq World Indices Weekly Wrap: AI Bubble Jitters, New Global Benchmarks and Rate‑Cut Hopes (Dec. 5–7, 2025)

The Nasdaq Composite closed at 23,578.13 on December 5, up 0.31% for the day and 22% year-to-date, outpacing the S&P 500 and Dow in 2025. Tech and communication services stocks led gains as investors anticipated a Federal Reserve rate cut following U.S. inflation data. The Nasdaq-100 ended at 25,692.05, up 0.43% Friday and 22.5% for the year.
7 December 2025
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DeepSeek AI Stock in 2025: How to Invest in the Hype, the Tokens, and the Future IPO (December 7 Update)

DeepSeek AI Stock in 2025: How to Invest in the Hype, the Tokens, and the Future IPO (December 7 Update)

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab owned by hedge fund High-Flyer, remains private with no stock ticker or IPO date announced. Retail investors cannot buy DeepSeek shares directly; only accredited investors may access pre-IPO shares on private markets. Two unrelated DeepSeek-branded crypto tokens trade with low volumes and market caps. New DeepSeek AI models this week have triggered internal alerts at OpenAI after outperforming benchmarks.
7 December 2025
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Twilio (TWLO) Stock on December 7, 2025: Q3 Earnings Beat, AI Platform Strategy and Fresh Forecasts

Twilio (TWLO) Stock on December 7, 2025: Q3 Earnings Beat, AI Platform Strategy and Fresh Forecasts

Twilio shares closed at $127.32 on December 5, 2025, valuing the company just under $19.5 billion. Q3 revenue reached $1.3 billion, up 15% year over year, with non-GAAP operating income of $235 million and free cash flow near $250 million. The stock jumped nearly 20% after its October earnings beat but remains below 2021 highs.
7 December 2025
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OpenAI Stock Today: Valuation, IPO Hype, Tokenized Shares and Investor Risks (Updated December 7, 2025)

OpenAI Stock Today: Valuation, IPO Hype, Tokenized Shares and Investor Risks (Updated December 7, 2025)

OpenAI remains private with no stock listed on major exchanges as of December 7, 2025. Secondary share sales in October valued the company at about $500 billion, while tokenized “OpenAI stock” on crypto platforms trades in the mid-$800s. Analysts warn of heavy losses and a $207 billion funding gap. IPO speculation centers on 2026–27, with possible valuations up to $1 trillion.
7 December 2025
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Kraft Heinz (KHC) Stock on December 7, 2025: Price Slump, Spin‑Off Story, Lawsuit Risk and Wall Street Forecasts

Kraft Heinz (KHC) Stock on December 7, 2025: Price Slump, Spin‑Off Story, Lawsuit Risk and Wall Street Forecasts

Kraft Heinz closed at $24.34 on Dec. 5, 2025, near its 52-week low and down about 21% year-to-date. The company faces a planned breakup in 2026, a new lawsuit from San Francisco, and weak sales, but institutional investors like Marshall Wace and Vanguard have recently increased their stakes. Q3 net sales fell 2.3% to $6.24 billion. AI models point to short-term weakness and a tight trading range.
7 December 2025
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Mullen Automotive (MULN) / Bollinger Innovations (BINI) Stock: Latest News, Price and Forecast as of December 7, 2025

Mullen Automotive (MULN) / Bollinger Innovations (BINI) Stock: Latest News, Price and Forecast as of December 7, 2025

Mullen Automotive changed its name to Bollinger Innovations, Inc. and now trades as BINI on the OTC Markets after leaving Nasdaq in October 2025. The stock closed at $0.11 on December 5, with a market cap near $1.9 million. The company has closed plants, cut staff, and faces lawsuits over unpaid invoices and alleged misleading statements. Technical analysts rate BINI a “strong sell.”
7 December 2025
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Gevo Inc (GEVO) Stock: Q3 2025 Earnings Beat, DOE Loan Extension and 2026 Price Forecasts Explained

Gevo Inc (GEVO) Stock: Q3 2025 Earnings Beat, DOE Loan Extension and 2026 Price Forecasts Explained

Gevo Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) reported Q3 2025 revenue of $42.7 million, up sharply from $2 million a year earlier, and posted positive adjusted EBITDA. The company’s shares trade near $2.29, with a market cap around $550 million. Gevo has secured an extended DOE loan for its sustainable aviation fuel project and is monetizing federal clean fuel tax credits.
7 December 2025
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Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM): Latest News, Price Action and 2026–2030 Forecasts as of December 7, 2025

Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM): Latest News, Price Action and 2026–2030 Forecasts as of December 7, 2025

The Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) closed near $257.53 on December 7, 2025, just below record highs, amid strong inflows and renewed interest in mega-cap tech stocks. Analysts and AI models now forecast 2026–2030 returns ranging from single-digit gains to several hundred percent upside. QQQM has returned about 120% over five years, outpacing the S&P 500. The fund’s top holdings include Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Broadcom, and Amazon.
7 December 2025
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Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Stock on December 7, 2025: Earnings Beat, Da Vinci 5 Momentum and What Wall Street Expects Next

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Stock on December 7, 2025: Earnings Beat, Da Vinci 5 Momentum and What Wall Street Expects Next

Intuitive Surgical shares closed at $575.34 on December 5, up 1.18%, near the top of their 52-week range. CalPERS raised its stake by 7% in Q2, while Executive Chair Gary Guthart sold $13 million in stock on December 1. Trading volume was light, but ISRG outperformed medtech peers. Some analysts describe the stock’s technical outlook as neutral.
7 December 2025
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Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock: Latest News, Price Targets and Investment Outlook as of December 7, 2025

Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock: Latest News, Price Targets and Investment Outlook as of December 7, 2025

Northrop Grumman closed at $548.97 on December 5, down 0.7% for the day but up about 15% over the past year. Technical models from Intellectia and StockTradersDaily flag weak near-term sentiment and downside risk, despite solid long-term fundamentals. Recent earnings showed EPS of $7.67 and 4.3% revenue growth year-over-year. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $2.31 per share in November.
7 December 2025
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Wayfair (W) Stock: 2025 Rally, Jefferies Downgrade and New Wall Street Forecasts – Latest News as of December 7, 2025

Wayfair (W) Stock: 2025 Rally, Jefferies Downgrade and New Wall Street Forecasts – Latest News as of December 7, 2025

Wayfair shares closed at $95.21 on December 5, 2025, up over 140% year-to-date, with a market cap near $12.3 billion. Jefferies downgraded the stock to “Hold” this week, citing weak holiday demand and stretched valuation, sending shares down 5.7% intraday. Insider selling has increased, but most analysts still rate the stock a “Moderate Buy.” Consensus price target stands at $105.29.
7 December 2025
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Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock: Earnings Breakout, Drone Mega-Deals and 2026 Forecast Explained

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock: Earnings Breakout, Drone Mega-Deals and 2026 Forecast Explained

Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ: ONDS) closed at $9.07 on December 5, 2025, with a market cap near $3.4 billion after a yearlong rally of over 1,000%. Q3 2025 revenue jumped to $10.1 million, up more than sixfold year-over-year, but the company posted a net loss with EPS at –$0.06. Trading volume surged to 82 million shares, while guidance for 2026 revenue was raised to at least $110 million.
7 December 2025
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YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (ULTY) Stock: 2025 Price, 77% Yield, Reverse Split and 2026 Outlook

YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (ULTY) Stock: 2025 Price, 77% Yield, Reverse Split and 2026 Outlook

YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (ULTY) closed at $39.98 on December 5, 2025, following a 1-for-10 reverse split and a year-to-date price drop of about 60%. The fund’s official distribution rate stands at 76.99%, with some data showing a trailing 12-month yield above 120%. Assets under management are near $1.4 billion. ULTY charges a 1.30% expense ratio and holds about 80–100 positions.
7 December 2025
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Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock Update – 7 December 2025: Alzheimer’s Trial Twist, ASH 2025 Pipeline Data and a $6.7 Billion Lawsuit

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock Update – 7 December 2025: Alzheimer’s Trial Twist, ASH 2025 Pipeline Data and a $6.7 Billion Lawsuit

Bristol Myers Squibb shares closed at $52.15 on December 5, 2025, after a week marked by a surprise Alzheimer’s drug trial update, major hematology data, and a legal setback. The stock rebounded 7% over several days, adding $7 billion in market value. BMY trades at a trailing P/E of 17.5x with a 4.7–5% dividend yield. Analyst consensus rates the stock a hold, with modest upside expected.
7 December 2025
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Air Transat Pilots Issue 72‑Hour Strike Notice: Flight Suspensions, Timeline and Passenger Rights Explained

Air Transat Pilots Issue 72‑Hour Strike Notice: Flight Suspensions, Timeline and Passenger Rights Explained

Air Transat will begin suspending flights on December 8 after its pilots issued a 72-hour strike notice, setting up a possible walkout on December 10. The airline says all flights will be halted by December 9 and is working to return passengers and crews to their points of origin. The notice affects about 700 pilots represented by ALPA. Talks continue as the union threatens to strike Wednesday morning.
7 December 2025
JetBlue Airways (JBLU) Stock: December 7, 2025 News, Forecasts and Analysis

JetBlue Airways (JBLU) Stock: December 7, 2025 News, Forecasts and Analysis

JetBlue shares closed at $4.79 on December 5, up 3% for the day but down 40% from the January high. The airline reported a Q3 loss of $0.40 per share, slightly better than expected, and revenue of $2.32 billion, down 1.8% year-over-year. Management continues to cut routes and defer aircraft spending under its JetForward plan. The stock remains deeply discounted amid ongoing losses and operational setbacks.
7 December 2025
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  • Fidelity High Yield Factor ETF (FDHY) Dips Below Key 200-Day Moving Average
    April 29, 2026, 5:32 PM EDT. Shares of the Fidelity High Yield Factor ETF (FDHY) slipped below their critical 200-day moving average level of $49.20, falling to $48.88 during Wednesday's trading. This technical indicator, often used by traders to gauge market trends, marks a significant shift as FDHY trades down about 0.3% on the day. The ETF's 52-week price range spans from $47.42 to $49.71, with a recent last trade of $49.02. Market watchers view this move as a potential signal of weakening momentum, important for those tracking high yield fixed income investment trends. Traders and investors will monitor FDHY closely for further directional cues amid broader market pressures impacting dividend-focused ETFs.

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Nebius Stock Jumps as Meta’s AI Spending Reset Puts $27 Billion Deal in Focus

Nebius Stock Jumps as Meta’s AI Spending Reset Puts $27 Billion Deal in Focus

29 April 2026
Nebius Group N.V. shares rose 5.3% to $142.73 Wednesday as Meta Platforms raised its 2026 capital spending forecast by up to $10 billion, citing higher data center costs. Nebius has a contract to supply Meta with up to $27 billion in AI cloud capacity. Fourth-quarter 2025 revenue jumped 547% to $227.7 million, but the company reported a net loss of $249.6 million.
Phillips 66 Stock Jumps as Surprise Profit Shows Refining Margins Are Back in Focus

Phillips 66 Stock Jumps as Surprise Profit Shows Refining Margins Are Back in Focus

29 April 2026
Phillips 66 reported an adjusted first-quarter profit of $200 million, or 49 cents per share, beating analyst forecasts of a loss. Strong refining margins and 95% plant utilization offset $839 million in hedge-related losses. Shares rose over 6% after the results. The company also completed its acquisition of Lindsey Oil Refinery assets in the UK.
Extreme Networks Stock Jumps as Q3 Earnings Beat Puts Cisco, HPE Rivals in Focus

Extreme Networks Stock Jumps as Q3 Earnings Beat Puts Cisco, HPE Rivals in Focus

29 April 2026
Extreme Networks shares surged 28% after reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $316.9 million, up 11%, and non-GAAP earnings of 26 cents per share, both above estimates. The company forecast Q4 revenue of $330–$335 million, topping FactSet’s $326.9 million estimate. SaaS annual recurring revenue rose 28.6% to $236.4 million. Net income climbed to $10.6 million from $3.5 million a year earlier.
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