Today: 30 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Netflix (NFLX) Stock on December 5, 2025: Warner Bros Mega‑Deal, Post‑Split Price, and 2026 Forecast

Netflix (NFLX) Stock on December 5, 2025: Warner Bros Mega‑Deal, Post‑Split Price, and 2026 Forecast

Netflix shares fell about 2% to $101 Friday after announcing a $72 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and streaming business. The move triggered elevated trading volume and renewed regulatory scrutiny, with the combined group facing antitrust concerns in the US and Europe. Netflix completed a 10-for-1 stock split in November.
5 December 2025
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Broadcom (AVGO) Stock on December 5, 2025: AI Chip Deals, Analyst Upgrades and 2026 Forecasts

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock on December 5, 2025: AI Chip Deals, Analyst Upgrades and 2026 Forecasts

Broadcom shares closed at about $381 on December 4, near record highs, with a market cap of $1.8 trillion. The company secured a major high-bandwidth memory supply deal with Samsung for Google’s AI chips, locking in roughly half of Samsung’s HBM output. Year-to-date, AVGO is up over 60%, driven by AI chip demand and the VMware integration.
5 December 2025
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Alphabet (GOOG) Stock Today: AI Momentum, Berkshire’s Big Bet and Fresh $400 Price Targets – 5 December 2025

Alphabet (GOOG) Stock Today: AI Momentum, Berkshire’s Big Bet and Fresh $400 Price Targets – 5 December 2025

Alphabet Class C shares traded near $318 on December 5, 2025, just below their record high, valuing the company at about $2.9 trillion. Q3 revenue topped $100 billion for the first time, boosted by AI advances and strong cloud growth. Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a $4.3 billion stake. U.S. and EU regulators continue to scrutinize Google’s ad and search operations.
5 December 2025
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Snowflake (SNOW) Stock Falls After Q3 Beat: AI Deals, Analyst Targets and Outlook as of December 5, 2025

Snowflake (SNOW) Stock Falls After Q3 Beat: AI Deals, Analyst Targets and Outlook as of December 5, 2025

Snowflake shares traded around $230 on December 5, down 2–3% intraday and nearly 20% below recent highs after an 11% plunge on weak margin guidance. Q3 revenue rose 29% to $1.21 billion, beating estimates, while product revenue also climbed 29%. Management forecast slower Q4 growth and cut margin targets. The company reported a $100 million AI revenue run-rate and a new $200 million partnership with Anthropic.
5 December 2025
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SpinItUp Raises ₹50 Lakh Pre-Seed on Zee TV’s Ideabaaz to Power India’s DJ Creator Economy

SpinItUp Raises ₹50 Lakh Pre-Seed on Zee TV’s Ideabaaz to Power India’s DJ Creator Economy

SpinItUp, a Mumbai-based startup that lets club-goers pay for song requests during live DJ sets, has raised ₹50 lakh (about $55,000) in pre-seed funding at a ₹10 crore ($1.1 million) valuation. Zee TV’s Ideabaaz Titans led the round, joined by Jimmy Mistry, Anupam Bansal, and Archana Jehagirdar. The funding follows SpinItUp’s appearance on Zee TV’s startup reality show Ideabaaz.
5 December 2025
Palantir (PLTR) Stock Today: Wedbush’s ‘Golden Path’, New AI Deals and the Trillion‑Dollar Debate – December 5, 2025

Palantir (PLTR) Stock Today: Wedbush’s ‘Golden Path’, New AI Deals and the Trillion‑Dollar Debate – December 5, 2025

Palantir shares traded near $178 Friday, valuing the company at over $420 billion after a 120% gain in 2025. Q3 revenue jumped 63% to $1.18 billion, with U.S. commercial revenue up 121%. The stock’s valuation now exceeds 400 times trailing earnings, drawing warnings of an AI bubble. Management raised guidance as cash reached $6.4 billion with no debt.
5 December 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock on December 5, 2025: AI Data Centers, Office 365 Price Hikes and Analyst Targets Above $600

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock on December 5, 2025: AI Data Centers, Office 365 Price Hikes and Analyst Targets Above $600

Microsoft shares traded near $480.84 midday Friday, valuing the company at about $3.85 trillion with a P/E ratio close to 37. LG Electronics said it is exploring AI data center partnerships with Microsoft. The annual shareholder meeting is underway, with at least one ESG proposal drawing activist attention. Major institutional investors have recently increased their stakes in MSFT.
5 December 2025
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Amazon (AMZN) Stock Today: AI Chips, Italy Settlement and 2030 Price Targets – What Investors Need to Know (Dec 5, 2025)

Amazon (AMZN) Stock Today: AI Chips, Italy Settlement and 2030 Price Targets – What Investors Need to Know (Dec 5, 2025)

Amazon shares traded near $229 midday Wednesday, down 1.4%, trailing the S&P 500’s 2025 gains. The company agreed to a €180 million ($210 million) settlement in Italy over tax and labor probes. Wall Street analysts remain bullish, with average 12-month targets ranging from $284 to $296. AWS unveiled new AI hardware and pledged up to $50 billion in U.S. government supercomputing investments.
5 December 2025
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Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Unveils Executive Leadership Change as David Ward Departs for Salesforce and Jim Fowler Steps In as Chief Technology & Product Officer

Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Unveils Executive Leadership Change as David Ward Departs for Salesforce and Jim Fowler Steps In as Chief Technology & Product Officer

Lumen Technologies announced Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Product Officer David Ward will resign to join Salesforce as President and Chief Architect. Board member Jim Fowler will succeed Ward as CTPO, effective January 5, 2026. Fowler resigned from the board December 5 and will advise until his new role begins. Lumen says its technology strategy remains unchanged.
5 December 2025
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Rahul Bhatia Net Worth in 2025: Who Owns IndiGo, How Many Flights It Operates and What the Current Crisis Means

Rahul Bhatia Net Worth in 2025: Who Owns IndiGo, How Many Flights It Operates and What the Current Crisis Means

IndiGo cancelled hundreds of flights for a fourth straight day, disrupting travel nationwide and prompting a government probe and regulatory changes. The airline is controlled by Rahul Bhatia through InterGlobe Enterprises, which holds about 35.7% of InterGlobe Aviation. IndiGo joined the Nifty 50 in September and will enter the BSE Sensex in December. CEO Pieter Elbers has led the carrier since 2022.
5 December 2025
Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as September PCE Inflation Data Keeps Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Alive

Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as September PCE Inflation Data Keeps Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Alive

U.S. stock futures rose Friday after the delayed September PCE inflation report showed annual headline inflation at 2.8% and core at 2.9%, both in line with forecasts. Futures markets still price an 85–90% chance of a Fed rate cut next week. S&P 500 futures gained 0.2%, Nasdaq 100 futures 0.35%. Global shares headed for a second week of gains.
5 December 2025
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Bank of Montreal Q4 2025 Earnings: Dividend Hike, Profit Surge and What It Means for BMO Stock in 2026

Bank of Montreal Q4 2025 Earnings: Dividend Hike, Profit Surge and What It Means for BMO Stock in 2026

Bank of Montreal reported fourth-quarter adjusted net income of C$2.51 billion, up 63% from a year earlier, as credit losses fell and capital markets rebounded. The board raised the quarterly dividend to C$1.67 per share. Full-year reported net income rose 19% to C$8.73 billion. The bank’s CET1 capital ratio stood at 13.3% after share buybacks and dividend increases.
5 December 2025
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Netflix Stock Slides as $72 Billion Warner Bros. Deal, Harry Potter Rights and Insider Sales Collide With ‘Undervalued’ Narrative

Netflix Stock Slides as $72 Billion Warner Bros. Deal, Harry Potter Rights and Insider Sales Collide With ‘Undervalued’ Narrative

Netflix agreed on Dec. 5 to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming business for $72 billion, its largest deal to date. Netflix shares closed at $103.22 on Dec. 4, down 0.71%, hitting a seven-month low as investors weighed antitrust risk, insider selling by Reed Hastings, and the company’s $437 billion market cap. Trading volume surged to 51.3 million shares. The deal values Warner Bros. Discovery at a 121% premium.
5 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) Today: iPhone 17 Supercycle, AI Shake‑Up and 2025–2030 Forecast

Apple Stock (AAPL) Today: iPhone 17 Supercycle, AI Shake‑Up and 2025–2030 Forecast

Apple shares traded around $281 on December 5, 2025, down 1.3% but near record highs after briefly touching $289 earlier in the week. The company reported record quarterly revenue of $102.5 billion and earnings per share of $1.85 for Q4 2025. Market capitalization stands near $4 trillion. Apple returned about $24 billion to shareholders last quarter.
5 December 2025
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Meta (META) Stock Jumps on Metaverse Cuts and New Dividend – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (December 5, 2025)

Meta (META) Stock Jumps on Metaverse Cuts and New Dividend – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (December 5, 2025)

Meta shares rose 3–4% to around $661.5 on December 5 after reports of up to 30% budget cuts at Reality Labs and a pivot toward AI and core advertising. Q3 revenue reached a record $51.2 billion, but a $15.9 billion tax charge reduced GAAP earnings. The board declared a $0.525 dividend payable December 23. Meta’s market cap stands near $1.7–$1.8 trillion.
5 December 2025
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Nvidia Stock (NVDA) Rallies on AI Lab Deal and Export-Rule Win: Fresh News, Forecasts and 2025 Outlook

Nvidia Stock (NVDA) Rallies on AI Lab Deal and Export-Rule Win: Fresh News, Forecasts and 2025 Outlook

Nvidia shares traded near $183 Friday, valuing the company at about $4.5 trillion after U.S. lawmakers dropped the GAIN AI Act from the defense bill, easing export control fears. EY launched an AI platform built on Nvidia tech. The stock is up over 1,200% in five years, fueled by the AI boom and strong earnings.
5 December 2025
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NYC F and M Subway Lines to Swap Queens–Manhattan Routes Monday: Delays, New Stops and How Your Commute Will Change

NYC F and M Subway Lines to Swap Queens–Manhattan Routes Monday: Delays, New Stops and How Your Commute Will Change

Starting December 8, 2025, New York City’s F and M subway lines will permanently swap routes between Queens and Midtown Manhattan on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., affecting eight stations and 1.2 million riders. The F will use the 53rd Street tunnel, while the M will shift to the 63rd Street tunnel. No changes on weekends or late nights. The MTA aims to reduce rush-hour delays and crowding.
5 December 2025
Cooper Companies (NASDAQ: COO) Soars on Strategic Review and Q4 Beat: Stock Forecast and Analysis After 4 December 2025

Cooper Companies (NASDAQ: COO) Soars on Strategic Review and Q4 Beat: Stock Forecast and Analysis After 4 December 2025

CooperCompanies shares jumped nearly 7% in after-hours trading on December 4 after the company announced a strategic review, new board leadership, and fiscal Q4 2025 results. Q4 revenue rose 5% to $1.07 billion, with adjusted EPS beating estimates at $1.15. GAAP EPS fell 27% to $0.43. The stock remains about 30% below its 52-week high.
5 December 2025
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TD Bank Q4 2025 Earnings: Dividend Hike, Deep Cost Cuts and AML Fallout Shape 2026 Outlook

TD Bank Q4 2025 Earnings: Dividend Hike, Deep Cost Cuts and AML Fallout Shape 2026 Outlook

TD Bank reported fourth-quarter net income of C$3.28 billion, down 10% from last year, as restructuring and regulatory costs weighed on results. Adjusted earnings rose 22% to C$3.91 billion, beating analyst forecasts. The bank raised its quarterly dividend 2.9% to C$1.08 per share. Provisions for credit losses fell to C$982 million from C$1.11 billion.
5 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Asia-Pacific Markets Expected to Open Lower Amid Rising Oil Prices and Fed Rate Decision
    April 29, 2026, 8:07 PM EDT. Asia-Pacific markets are set for a weaker open following losses on Wall Street and a surge in oil prices. Oil prices jumped around 6-7% after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iranian ports, escalating tensions tied to Tehran's nuclear program. Brent crude settled at $118.03 per barrel, while WTI hit $106.88. Japanese, Hong Kong, and Australian futures all point to declines as investors weigh geopolitical risks alongside the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady. The U.S. Dow Jones fell 0.57%, marking a fifth consecutive losing session, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showed marginal movements. The evolving Iran situation and Fed stance remain key market drivers.

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Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

30 April 2026
Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

30 April 2026
Brookfield Renewable Corp’s NYSE shares fell 12.5% to $35.20 on Wednesday, with volume quadrupling the three-month average ahead of first-quarter results due Friday. The drop came despite a higher quarterly dividend and mixed analyst views. The company operates 47 GW of clean energy assets globally. Analysts expect a first-quarter loss of 33.92 cents per share on $1.62 billion in revenue.
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