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Oracle Stock (ORCL) Slides as AI Spending, Debt and $248B Lease Commitments Dominate the Conversation (Dec. 16, 2025)

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Slides as AI Spending, Debt and $248B Lease Commitments Dominate the Conversation (Dec. 16, 2025)

Oracle shares hovered near $185 in early Tuesday trading, extending losses after the company raised its fiscal 2026 capital expenditure forecast by $15 billion and disclosed $248 billion in new lease commitments. Five-year credit default swaps jumped to 139 basis points, signaling investor concern over Oracle’s ability to fund massive AI-cloud expansion while carrying over $100 billion in debt.
16 December 2025
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MARA Stock (MARA Holdings) Slides With Bitcoin as MSCI Index Review Looms: Today’s News, Forecasts, and What Analysts Are Watching (Dec. 16, 2025)

MARA Stock (MARA Holdings) Slides With Bitcoin as MSCI Index Review Looms: Today’s News, Forecasts, and What Analysts Are Watching (Dec. 16, 2025)

MARA Holdings shares fell 7.12% to $10.70 Monday as Bitcoin dropped below $86,000, triggering sharp declines across crypto-mining stocks. Heavy trading volume followed the move. The selloff comes as MSCI considers excluding firms with large digital-asset holdings from its indexes, a proposal MARA publicly opposes.
16 December 2025
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CleanSpark Stock (CLSK) Slides With Bitcoin: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 16, 2025)

CleanSpark Stock (CLSK) Slides With Bitcoin: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 16, 2025)

CleanSpark shares fell about 15% to $11.92 Tuesday as Bitcoin dropped 2.5% to $87,157, pressuring crypto mining stocks. The selloff follows a volatile year and renewed scrutiny of miner valuations, insider selling, and CleanSpark’s recent convertible-notes deal. Investors are also watching the company’s efforts to reposition as a power and AI infrastructure platform.
16 December 2025
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Kellanova Stock (K) Update on Dec. 16, 2025: Mars Deal Closed, Shares Cashed Out at $83.50, and What Investors Watch Next

Kellanova Stock (K) Update on Dec. 16, 2025: Mars Deal Closed, Shares Cashed Out at $83.50, and What Investors Watch Next

Mars completed its acquisition of Kellanova on December 11, 2025, converting each eligible share into the right to receive $83.50 in cash. Trading of Kellanova stock was halted and delisting from the NYSE is underway. Kellanova is now a wholly owned Mars subsidiary. Shareholders await cash payouts as deregistration filings proceed.
16 December 2025
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SoFi Stock (SOFI) on Dec. 16, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Drive Shares in 2026

SoFi Stock (SOFI) on Dec. 16, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Drive Shares in 2026

SoFi Technologies shares fell 5.4% to $25.82 on Dec. 16, 2025, following a $1.5 billion equity offering that raised dilution concerns. The company priced 54.5 million shares at $27.50 each, with underwriters granted an option for more. ARK ETFs and other investors recently trimmed positions, adding to selling pressure. Analysts cite SoFi’s high valuation after a strong 2025 rally.
16 December 2025
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Applied Digital Corporation Stock (APLD) News Today: Why Shares Are Swinging, Key AI Data Center Catalysts, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Applied Digital Corporation Stock (APLD) News Today: Why Shares Are Swinging, Key AI Data Center Catalysts, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Applied Digital shares fell 17.5% to $22.98 on December 15, 2025, with trading volume over 43 million shares. Analysts attributed the drop to a broader pullback in AI-infrastructure stocks, not a specific company event. Premarket quotes on December 16 showed continued volatility, with prices near $22.75–$22.89.
16 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Takeover Bidding War Keeps Shares Pinned Near $30 as Deadlines and Regulators Loom

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Takeover Bidding War Keeps Shares Pinned Near $30 as Deadlines and Regulators Loom

Warner Bros. Discovery traded at $29.71 on December 16, just below the $30-per-share offer, as takeover speculation intensified. Netflix reaffirmed its bid despite a hostile offer from Paramount Skydance and is publicly addressing antitrust concerns. European regulators emerged as a potential obstacle, raising new uncertainty for deal timelines.
16 December 2025
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Ford Stock (NYSE: F) in Focus: $19.5B EV Reset, Hybrid Pivot, Battery Storage Push and Updated Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Ford Stock (NYSE: F) in Focus: $19.5B EV Reset, Hybrid Pivot, Battery Storage Push and Updated Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Ford shares fell $0.11 to $13.65 Tuesday after the company announced it will take $19.5 billion in EV-related charges through 2027 and scale back major electric vehicle projects. Ford raised its 2025 adjusted EBIT outlook to $7 billion and reaffirmed free cash flow guidance. Most of the cash impact from the charges is expected in 2026–2027.
16 December 2025
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LIRR Penn Station Service Disrupted by Broken Rail in East River Tunnel, Trains Diverted to Grand Central and Atlantic Terminal (Dec. 16, 2025)

LIRR Penn Station Service Disrupted by Broken Rail in East River Tunnel, Trains Diverted to Grand Central and Atlantic Terminal (Dec. 16, 2025)

A broken rail in an East River tunnel halted most Long Island Rail Road service to Penn Station during Tuesday’s rush hour, forcing thousands of riders to divert to Grand Central, Atlantic Terminal, or Long Island City. Amtrak crews completed repairs later in the morning, but delays and cancellations persisted as train schedules recovered. LIRR tickets were cross-honored on subways to ease the disruption.
16 December 2025
IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) Slides on Capex and Dilution Fears — Fresh Forecasts and Analyst Takes for Dec. 16, 2025

IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) Slides on Capex and Dilution Fears — Fresh Forecasts and Analyst Takes for Dec. 16, 2025

IREN Limited shares fell 11.6% to $35.48 on December 16, 2025, extending a six-week slide and leaving the stock about 47% below its early November peak. The drop follows concerns over funding needs and dilution despite a major AI cloud deal with Microsoft. IREN’s Q1 FY26 revenue was $240.3 million, with $232.9 million from Bitcoin mining and $7.3 million from AI cloud services.
16 December 2025
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Cipher Mining (CIFR) Stock Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Latest News, AI Data-Center Deals, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Cipher Mining (CIFR) Stock Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Latest News, AI Data-Center Deals, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Cipher Mining shares traded around $14.50 in early pre-market Dec. 16, after closing at $14.74 Monday amid ongoing volatility in bitcoin-linked stocks. The company recently signed a $5.5 billion, 15-year lease with Amazon Web Services for AI data-center capacity. CIFR’s 52-week range stands at $1.86 to $25.52.
16 December 2025
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US Jobs Report and Retail Sales Today: What October–November Data Could Reveal About the Economy and Fed Policy (Dec. 16, 2025)

US Jobs Report and Retail Sales Today: What October–November Data Could Reveal About the Economy and Fed Policy (Dec. 16, 2025)

The U.S. government will release a combined October-November jobs report Tuesday after a 43-day shutdown delayed data collection. October’s household survey was not conducted, so no official October unemployment rate will be published—a first since 1948. September’s figures showed nonfarm payrolls up 119,000 and unemployment at 4.4%. The Federal Reserve cut rates last week citing labor market softness.
16 December 2025
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Palantir (PLTR) Renews Three-Year DGSI Contract in France as Data Sovereignty Debate Intensifies

Palantir (PLTR) Renews Three-Year DGSI Contract in France as Data Sovereignty Debate Intensifies

Palantir Technologies has renewed its three-year contract with France’s domestic intelligence agency, the DGSI, extending a partnership that began in 2016. The agreement covers Palantir’s software platform and ongoing operational support. French authorities say the renewal will continue until a domestic alternative is ready. The company’s tools were used during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
16 December 2025
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Pfizer Forecasts Flat 2026 Sales and Lower Profit as COVID Demand Falls; PFE Dividend Remains $0.43

Pfizer Forecasts Flat 2026 Sales and Lower Profit as COVID Demand Falls; PFE Dividend Remains $0.43

Pfizer projected 2026 revenue of $59.5 billion to $62.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.80 to $3.00, both below Wall Street estimates. The company cited falling COVID-19 product sales and loss of exclusivity for key drugs as main drags. Shares were little changed Tuesday after the update. Pfizer expects about $5 billion in COVID product revenue for 2026, down from $6.5 billion in 2025.
16 December 2025
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Oil Prices Slide Below $60 as Ukraine Peace Talks and Weak China Data Stoke 2026 Supply-Glut Fears

Oil Prices Slide Below $60 as Ukraine Peace Talks and Weak China Data Stoke 2026 Supply-Glut Fears

Brent crude fell below $60 a barrel Tuesday, dropping 1.3% to $59.75, as optimism over Russia-Ukraine peace talks raised the prospect of increased Russian supply. U.S. WTI slid 1.5% to $55.98. Traders also reacted to fresh signs of weakening demand from China. The declines extend a months-long slide driven by expectations that global oil supply will outpace demand into 2026.
16 December 2025
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Intel Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): SambaNova Deal Buzz, Washington Power Moves, and Wall Street Forecasts for INTC

Intel Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): SambaNova Deal Buzz, Washington Power Moves, and Wall Street Forecasts for INTC

Intel shares traded at $37.51 Tuesday, down 0.8% amid reports of advanced talks to acquire AI chipmaker SambaNova Systems for about $1.6 billion. The company named Robin Colwell, a former Trump adviser, as head of government affairs. Intel faces scrutiny over testing ACM Research chipmaking tools linked to China. The EU General Court upheld an antitrust ruling but reduced Intel’s fine from €376 million.
16 December 2025
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Grab Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GRAB) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook (December 16, 2025)

Grab Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GRAB) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook (December 16, 2025)

Grab Holdings traded near $5.00 in pre-market December 16, after closing at $5.01, down 2.7% on elevated volume. CFO Peter Henry Oey filed a Form 144 on December 15 to sell 150,000 shares under a 10b5-1 plan. Laura Franco joined the board as an independent director on December 1, replacing Ng Shin Ein. The stock remains volatile amid insider headlines and governance changes.
16 December 2025
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BigBear.ai (BBAI) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Share Vote Catalyst, Ask Sage Deal Timeline, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

BigBear.ai (BBAI) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Share Vote Catalyst, Ask Sage Deal Timeline, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) closed at $5.97 on Dec. 15, 2025, with 127.7 million shares traded, far above normal volume. The stock has swung between $5.78 and $6.41, with a market cap near $2.6 billion. Investors are focused on a Dec. 19 shareholder vote to double authorized shares, after previous adjournments despite a majority of votes cast in favor.
16 December 2025
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BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock Today: Cathie Wood Buys the Dip as BitMine Pushes Toward 5% of Ethereum Supply

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock Today: Cathie Wood Buys the Dip as BitMine Pushes Toward 5% of Ethereum Supply

BMNR shares fell 11.2% to $30.95 amid a broad crypto selloff on December 16. Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought 550,404 shares after the drop, investing about $17 million. BitMine reported its Ethereum holdings now represent a significant portion of total supply, shifting its profile toward an Ethereum treasury model.
16 December 2025
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