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Khadija Saeed

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

Applied Digital (APLD) Stock on December 1, 2025: AI Campus Milestones, Short‑Interest Surge and 2026 Price Targets

Applied Digital (APLD) Stock on December 1, 2025: AI Campus Milestones, Short‑Interest Surge and 2026 Price Targets

Applied Digital shares traded at $28–29 midday December 1, valuing the company near $8 billion, up 180% in 12 months but below its $40.20 high. Short interest rose to 30.8% of free float, and the stock surged 8.7% November 28 after completing Phase II at its North Dakota AI campus. The company posted $173.6 million in revenue and a $248 million net loss over the past year.
1 December 2025
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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.
1 December 2025
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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.
1 December 2025
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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.
1 December 2025
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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
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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.
1 December 2025
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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.
1 December 2025
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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
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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.
1 December 2025
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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.
1 December 2025
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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.
1 December 2025
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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.
1 December 2025
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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
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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.
1 December 2025
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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.
1 December 2025
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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.
1 December 2025
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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
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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.
1 December 2025
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  • Microsoft Gains Major Customer, Boosting Stock Prospects
    April 29, 2026, 10:14 PM EDT. Microsoft (MSFT) secured a significant new customer, marking a key development for investors. The stock traded up 1.19% on April 27, 2026, reflecting positive market sentiment. Parkev Tatevosian, CFA, and The Motley Fool hold positions in Microsoft, signaling strong confidence in the company's growth. Tatevosian's affiliation with The Motley Fool includes potential compensation for subscriber referrals, though his views remain independent. This customer acquisition highlights Microsoft's ongoing expansion and potential for stock appreciation, making it a noteworthy event for shareholders.

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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

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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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