Today: 8 March 2026

Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

Carnival Corporation & plc Stock (CCL) Today: Dividend Return, Strong 2026 Forecast, and NYSE-Only Unification Plan Drive Fresh Buzz

Carnival Corporation & plc Stock (CCL) Today: Dividend Return, Strong 2026 Forecast, and NYSE-Only Unification Plan Drive Fresh Buzz

Carnival Corporation reported fiscal Q4 2025 net income of $422 million and adjusted EPS of $0.34, beating consensus estimates. Shares jumped as much as 10.2% after the company reinstated its dividend and issued upbeat 2026 guidance. Full-year 2025 revenue reached a record $26.6 billion. Carnival forecast adjusted net income of about $3.45 billion for 2026.
Cisco (CSCO) Stock News, Forecasts, and Outlook: AI Networking Tailwinds vs. Security and Valuation Risks (Dec. 22, 2025)

Cisco (CSCO) Stock News, Forecasts, and Outlook: AI Networking Tailwinds vs. Security and Valuation Risks (Dec. 22, 2025)

Cisco traded near $78 per share on December 22, 2025, valuing the company at about $310 billion, just below its 52-week high. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $91, citing AI-driven demand, while Cisco reported $1.3 billion in AI infrastructure orders from hyperscalers in fiscal Q1 2026. Institutions increased positions, but insider selling was also noted. A critical zero-day flaw in Cisco email security appliances emerged.
22 December 2025
Amazon Stock (AMZN) Today: OpenAI Talks, AWS AI Spending, and Ultra‑Fast Delivery Set the 2026 Debate

Amazon Stock (AMZN) Today: OpenAI Talks, AWS AI Spending, and Ultra‑Fast Delivery Set the 2026 Debate

Amazon shares traded near $227.64 Monday, moving in a narrow range as investors weighed reports of a possible $10 billion Amazon investment in OpenAI and a $38 billion cloud deal between the two firms. The stock is up about 3.9% for 2025, lagging broader indexes. Amazon also announced a major AI leadership reshuffle. Investors remain focused on AWS growth and returns from rising capital spending.
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) Today: Tech Rebound, Holiday-Week Trading, and the Inflows Story on Dec. 22, 2025

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) Today: Tech Rebound, Holiday-Week Trading, and the Inflows Story on Dec. 22, 2025

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) opened near $337 Monday, trading narrowly higher as U.S. stocks advanced in premarket action. The fund is up 17.10% year to date but down 0.26% over the past five days. Tech and bank shares led gains, while gold and silver hit record highs. Holiday-thinned trading and year-end positioning are expected to add volatility.
22 December 2025
Microsoft Dividend Growth in 2025: Why the Magnificent Seven Giant Is Emerging as an Income Stock Heading Into 2026

Microsoft Dividend Growth in 2025: Why the Magnificent Seven Giant Is Emerging as an Income Stock Heading Into 2026

U.S. stocks rose Monday, led by gains in technology shares on renewed artificial intelligence optimism. Microsoft drew attention for paying the largest total dividends in the S&P 500, despite a yield below 1%. Nvidia plans to ship its H200 AI chips to China by mid-February 2026. Investors are watching upcoming economic data as holiday trading volumes thin.
22 December 2025
AT&T Stock (NYSE: T) News and Forecasts for Dec. 22, 2025: Analyst Targets Reset as Spectrum and Fiber Catalysts Stay in Focus

AT&T Stock (NYSE: T) News and Forecasts for Dec. 22, 2025: Analyst Targets Reset as Spectrum and Fiber Catalysts Stay in Focus

AT&T shares rose 0.68% to $24.315 as of 15:18 UTC Monday, trading in a narrow range during a holiday-shortened week. Citigroup cut its price target on AT&T from $32 to $29 but kept a Buy rating. Analyst targets are converging around $29–$31, with investors watching the impact of spectrum and fiber deals. The stock remains well below its September high of $29.79.
22 December 2025
Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: Versant Spinoff Countdown, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts for Dec. 22, 2025

Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: Versant Spinoff Countdown, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts for Dec. 22, 2025

Comcast shares closed at $29.70 on December 22, 2025, up 0.4% amid light holiday trading. The company is preparing to spin off its NBCUniversal cable networks into Versant Media Group in early 2026. Nasdaq began when-issued trading for both Comcast and Versant shares in mid-December. Comcast shareholders will receive one Versant share for every 25 Comcast shares held.
22 December 2025
7-Eleven CEO Joe DePinto to Retire; Stan Reynolds and Doug Rosencrans Named Interim Co-CEOs as Seven & i Pushes U.S. Turnaround and 2026 IPO Plan

7-Eleven CEO Joe DePinto to Retire; Stan Reynolds and Doug Rosencrans Named Interim Co-CEOs as Seven & i Pushes U.S. Turnaround and 2026 IPO Plan

Joe DePinto will retire as CEO of 7‑Eleven, Inc. at the end of 2025 after more than 20 years in the role, parent company Seven & i Holdings said. Stan Reynolds and Doug Rosencrans will serve as interim co‑CEOs while the board searches for a permanent successor. The leadership change comes as Seven & i prepares for a planned U.S. IPO in 2026.
22 December 2025
Pfizer Stock Outlook for 2026: Oncology Momentum, Obesity Deals, and the Patent Cliff Investors Can’t Ignore

Pfizer Stock Outlook for 2026: Oncology Momentum, Obesity Deals, and the Patent Cliff Investors Can’t Ignore

Pfizer on Dec. 22 announced a new metastatic prostate cancer research program with Flagship Pioneering and Repertoire Immune Medicines, the eighth under their alliance. The move follows Pfizer’s Dec. 16 guidance projecting flat-to-down 2026 revenue, ongoing COVID product declines, and increased R&D spending. Management warned of “bumpy” years ahead as exclusivity losses weigh on sales.
Uber Stock Outlook for 2026: Baidu Robotaxi Trials, Profit Momentum, and Why UBER Shares Look “Historically Cheap”

Uber Stock Outlook for 2026: Baidu Robotaxi Trials, Profit Momentum, and Why UBER Shares Look “Historically Cheap”

Uber and Lyft said Monday they will partner with China’s Baidu to launch driverless taxi trials in London in 2026, using Baidu’s Apollo Go vehicles. Uber shares rose about 3% to $82 after the announcement. The U.K. is emerging as a key market for autonomous vehicle pilots, with Waymo and Wayve also planning tests in London next year.
Stock Market Today (Dec. 22, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise as Nvidia Rebounds, Tesla Jumps and Gold Hits RecordsGold

Stock Market Today (Dec. 22, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise as Nvidia Rebounds, Tesla Jumps and Gold Hits RecordsGold

U.S. stocks opened higher Monday, with the S&P 500 hovering just below its record as semiconductor and tech shares led gains. Gold and silver hit new highs. A court restored Elon Musk’s 2018 Tesla pay package, and Nvidia shares moved after reports it plans to ship H200 AI chips to China by mid-February. Trading volume remained thin ahead of the holiday.
22 December 2025
TSMC Stock in Focus: New SEC Filings Show Fresh Institutional Buying as Taiwan Semiconductor Rides the AI Wave (Dec. 22, 2025)

TSMC Stock in Focus: New SEC Filings Show Fresh Institutional Buying as Taiwan Semiconductor Rides the AI Wave (Dec. 22, 2025)

TSMC’s U.S. shares traded near $294 on December 22 as SEC filings showed Capital Insight Partners and Abner Herrman & Brock opened new positions, while Exchange Traded Concepts raised its stake by 36.7%. Other filings revealed Perpetual Ltd and Benson Investment Management trimmed holdings but kept significant exposure to the chipmaker.
22 December 2025
Nike Stock (NKE) News Today, Dec. 22, 2025: China Slump, Tariffs, and Turnaround Costs Dominate Forecasts After Earnings

Nike Stock (NKE) News Today, Dec. 22, 2025: China Slump, Tariffs, and Turnaround Costs Dominate Forecasts After Earnings

Nike shares fell 11% to $58.71 on Dec. 19 after the company warned of continued margin pressure and a weak holiday-quarter outlook, despite beating revenue estimates. Fiscal Q2 revenue rose 1% to $12.4 billion, but net income dropped 32%. Sales in China fell 17%, while North America rose 9%. Nike expects further margin declines in the current quarter.
Rivian Stock (RIVN) Hits a 52-Week High as Autonomy+ and R2 Momentum Builds — News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Matters Next (22.12.2025)

Rivian Stock (RIVN) Hits a 52-Week High as Autonomy+ and R2 Momentum Builds — News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Matters Next (22.12.2025)

Rivian shares hit a 52-week high of $22.68 on Monday, up about 20% in a week. The surge follows the launch of Rivian Autonomy+, a paid driver-assist software, and the unveiling of a custom autonomy chip. Analysts at Wedbush and Baird raised their price targets to $25, citing software revenue potential and the upcoming R2 model.
Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Paramount Adds Larry Ellison’s $40.4B Guarantee, Netflix Locks In Deal Financing — What It Means for Shares (Dec. 22, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Paramount Adds Larry Ellison’s $40.4B Guarantee, Netflix Locks In Deal Financing — What It Means for Shares (Dec. 22, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery shares closed at $27.77 on Dec. 22, 2025, after volatile trading driven by a takeover battle. Paramount Skydance boosted its $30-per-share bid with a $40.4 billion personal guarantee from Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. Netflix also moved to strengthen its competing offer. WBD stock remains below the bid price, reflecting investor uncertainty over the deal’s outcome and timing.
Broadcom Stock (AVGO) News Today: AI Chip Forecasts, VMware Risks, Dividend Date, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 22, 2025)

Broadcom Stock (AVGO) News Today: AI Chip Forecasts, VMware Risks, Dividend Date, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 22, 2025)

Broadcom shares rose about 3% to $340 in early trading Monday, December 22, amid gains across chip stocks and renewed AI optimism. The move follows a volatile stretch after Broadcom warned that rising sales of custom AI chips could pressure margins, despite record quarterly results and higher revenue guidance. The stock’s ex-dividend date also falls this week, influencing trading activity.
22 December 2025
Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock News Today: Latest Deals, SEC Filings, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec. 22, 2025

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock News Today: Latest Deals, SEC Filings, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec. 22, 2025

Ondas Holdings closed its $81.7 million acquisition of Roboteam Ltd. on December 17, expanding into tactical unmanned ground vehicles used by defense forces in over 30 countries. ONDS shares surged to $9.22 on December 19, with trading volume topping 125 million amid heavy news flow, new partnerships, and SEC filings clarifying share issuance and accounting impacts.
22 December 2025
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