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Shan Ahmed Khan

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AWS, Azure And Cloudflare Outages Expose A Growing Cloud Reliability Crisis — And Why DNS Resilience Is Now Center Stage

AWS, Azure And Cloudflare Outages Expose A Growing Cloud Reliability Crisis — And Why DNS Resilience Is Now Center Stage

As of December 5, 2025, the global internet is once again grappling with reliability questions after a fresh Cloudflare disruption on top of recent outages at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and other core infrastructure providers. At the same time, AWS is rolling out a new Route 53 “Accelerated Recovery” feature and partnering with Google Cloud on a multicloud link designed to make it easier to ride out future failures. Amazon Web Services, Inc.+2Reuters+2 This combination of repeated outages and rapid engineering responses is reshaping the debate about whether the cloud can still be treated as “always on” —
5 December 2025
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Salesforce Stock Pops as Q3 2026 Earnings, AI Deals and AstraZeneca Partnership Lift Guidance — But Investor AI Skepticism Lingers

Salesforce Stock Pops as Q3 2026 Earnings, AI Deals and AstraZeneca Partnership Lift Guidance — But Investor AI Skepticism Lingers

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) has triggered a fresh wave of headlines after posting record third‑quarter fiscal 2026 results, raising its full‑year outlook and signing a high‑profile AI deal with AstraZeneca. Yet despite the post‑earnings stock pop and new enterprise wins, CEO Marc Benioff is still fighting to convince Wall Street that Salesforce’s aggressive artificial intelligence strategy will translate into lasting shareholder returns. Salesforce Investor Relations+2Reuters+2 Q3 2026 by the numbers: record revenue, fatter margins For its fiscal third quarter ended October 31, 2025, Salesforce reported: On the bottom line, Salesforce delivered adjusted EPS of $3.25, handily beating the roughly $2.86 Wall
5 December 2025
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Gold Price Today, December 5, 2025: Yellow Metal Firms on Weak Dollar as Fed Cut Bets Grow and Silver Nears Record High

Gold Price Today, December 5, 2025: Yellow Metal Firms on Weak Dollar as Fed Cut Bets Grow and Silver Nears Record High

Gold prices are edging higher on Friday, December 5, 2025, as a softer U.S. dollar offsets pressure from still-elevated bond yields and investors brace for a crucial U.S. inflation release that could set the tone for next week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Spot gold is trading a little above $4,220 per ounce, up roughly 0.5% intraday, while U.S. gold futures hover in the mid‑$4,250s, leaving the metal marginally higher for the week after a choppy few sessions. Reuters+1 At the same time, silver remains the standout story of 2025: prices are holding around $58 an ounce, just below this week’s fresh
5 December 2025
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New Fortress Energy (NFE) Stock: Puerto Rico Gas Deal Triggers Relief Rally Amid Going‑Concern Fears – December 5, 2025

New Fortress Energy (NFE) Stock: Puerto Rico Gas Deal Triggers Relief Rally Amid Going‑Concern Fears – December 5, 2025

As of December 5, 2025, New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) sits at the center of one of the most dramatic turnarounds‑or‑bust stories in the global LNG market. The stock has bounced on news of a long‑awaited gas supply deal with Puerto Rico, even as the company warns there is “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as a going concern and scrambles to restructure more than $7–9 billion of debt. Business Wire+2Stock Titan+2 For investors following NFE on Google News or Discover, the picture is a mix of powerful catalysts and very real solvency risk. Where New Fortress Energy
5 December 2025
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Mauritania Ramps Up Green Hydrogen and Solar: 12.5M‑Ton Target, 160 MW Solar Plant and Megaton Moon P2X Deal by 2035

Mauritania Ramps Up Green Hydrogen and Solar: 12.5M‑Ton Target, 160 MW Solar Plant and Megaton Moon P2X Deal by 2035

NOUAKCHOTT / DAKAR – December 5, 2025 – Mauritania has moved decisively to position itself as a green hydrogen and renewable energy powerhouse, with fresh announcements this week underscoring an ambitious goal to reach 12.5 million tonnes of green hydrogen output by 2035, backed by new utility‑scale solar, wind and Power‑to‑X (P2X) megaprojects. Energy Capital & Power+1 The latest wave of news centres on three pillars: These developments come as Mauritania secures over €39 million in concessional finance from France for ten solar power plants with storage and deepens its partnership with the European Union through the Global Gateway initiative.
5 December 2025
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Hang Seng Index Rises 0.9% This Week as Fed Cut Bets Clash With Crash Warnings

Hang Seng Index Rises 0.9% This Week as Fed Cut Bets Clash With Crash Warnings

HONG KONG – December 5, 2025 – Hong Kong’s stock market ended a volatile week on a positive note, with the Hang Seng Index (HSI) edging higher even as analysts warned that deepening property stress, weakening factory data and bearish technical signals leave the benchmark vulnerable to a sharp correction. Hang Seng Index ends choppy week higher Hong Kong stocks advanced on Friday, with the Hang Seng Index closing up 0.6% at 26,085.08, taking its gain for the week to 0.9%. The tech-heavy Hang Seng Tech Index added about 0.8%, while mainland benchmarks also firmed, with the CSI 300 and
5 December 2025
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EQ Bank to Buy PC Financial from Loblaw in $800 Million Deal – What It Means for EQB, Loblaw and PC Optimum Members

EQ Bank to Buy PC Financial from Loblaw in $800 Million Deal – What It Means for EQB, Loblaw and PC Optimum Members

TORONTO — December 5, 2025 EQB Inc., the parent of digital lender EQ Bank and Equitable Bank, has struck an approximately $800 million deal to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw Companies Limited, in a move that will reshape Canada’s retail banking and loyalty landscape and has already sent EQB’s stock sharply higher. EQB Investor Relations+2Global News+2 The transaction will see EQB become the exclusive financial partner of the PC Optimum loyalty program, while Loblaw walks away with a sizable minority stake in EQB and a significant capital release from its banking arm. EQB Investor Relations+2dmn.ca+2 Deal at a Glance: $800
5 December 2025
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USA Rare Earth (USAR) Stock Soars on New Supply Deals: Latest News, Forecast and Analysis as of December 5, 2025

USA Rare Earth (USAR) Stock Soars on New Supply Deals: Latest News, Forecast and Analysis as of December 5, 2025

USA Rare Earth, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR) has roared back with a double‑digit jump after announcing new rare‑earth supply agreements and progress on its “mine‑to‑magnet” strategy. Here’s a deep dive into the latest news, forecasts and competing analyses investors are watching right now. USA Rare Earth (USAR) stock price today: volatile rebound As of December 5, 2025, USA Rare Earth, Inc. trades around $17.5 per share, up roughly 25% in the latest session, giving the company a market capitalization of about $2.3 billion. StockAnalysis Key trading stats from recent data providers: StockAnalysis The chart (which we’re describing, not showing) tells a
5 December 2025
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Rubrik Stock (RBRK) Jumps on Surprise Q3 Profit – Is the AI Security Darling Still a Buy?

Rubrik Stock (RBRK) Jumps on Surprise Q3 Profit – Is the AI Security Darling Still a Buy?

Rubrik, Inc. (NYSE: RBRK) has just delivered the kind of quarter that rewrites a stock’s story in a single trading session. After reporting a surprise profit and rapid revenue growth for its fiscal third quarter 2026 (three months ended October 31, 2025), shares spiked in after‑hours trading and remain sharply higher as of December 5, 2025. The stock is trading around $70–72 per share today, with a closing price of $70.43 on December 4 and a post‑earnings after‑hours spike that briefly pushed the price above $82. StockAnalysis That leaves Rubrik up more than 120% from its April 2024 IPO price
5 December 2025
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Meta Platforms (META) Stock Surges as Metaverse Spending Is Slashed and AI Strategy Accelerates

Meta Platforms (META) Stock Surges as Metaverse Spending Is Slashed and AI Strategy Accelerates

As of December 5, 2025 Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) is back in the spotlight after a sharp move higher in its share price driven by reports of deep cuts to its metaverse budget and a renewed focus on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and devices. The stock closed around $661.5 per share on Thursday, December 4, 2025, up roughly 3–4% on the day, and extending a rebound from its late-October selloff. StockAnalysis+1 Early indications on Friday show continued strength in pre-market and after-hours trading, reflecting investor approval of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s latest strategic pivot. META stock today: sharp rebound, still
5 December 2025
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SoFi Stock Slides After Second $1.5 Billion Share Sale in 2025 – What It Means for SOFI’s 2026 Outlook

SoFi Stock Slides After Second $1.5 Billion Share Sale in 2025 – What It Means for SOFI’s 2026 Outlook

Date: December 5, 2025 – Ticker: SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) SoFi’s share price has been on a rocket ride since late 2022 — and management is now tapping that strength again. Late Thursday and into Friday, SoFi Technologies, Inc. announced and priced a new $1.5 billion public offering of common stock, its second $1.5 billion equity raise this year. The move sent SOFI lower in extended trading as investors grappled with fresh dilution, even as the fintech continues to report record revenue, rising profits, and a sharply upgraded 2025 outlook. Business Wire+2MarketWatch+2 Below is a deep dive into the
5 December 2025
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Oklo (OKLO) Stock on December 5, 2025: $1.5 Billion Equity Plan, Nuclear AI Boom and 2026 Forecasts

Oklo (OKLO) Stock on December 5, 2025: $1.5 Billion Equity Plan, Nuclear AI Boom and 2026 Forecasts

Updated: December 5, 2025 Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) has become the poster child for the collision between two very loud themes: advanced nuclear power and the insatiable energy appetite of AI data centers. In the past year the stock has swung from the teens to nearly $200, delivering more than a 400% 12‑month gain and establishing itself as one of 2025’s most volatile names. Investing.com+2WWT+2 This week, traders have been whipsawed again. After a huge rally driven by fresh U.S. government support for small modular reactors (SMRs), Oklo announced a new $1.5 billion at‑the‑market equity program that sent the stock
5 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock: Netflix Wins Bidding War – What the $70 Billion Deal Could Mean for Investors

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock: Netflix Wins Bidding War – What the $70 Billion Deal Could Mean for Investors

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) has moved from being a highly leveraged turnaround story to the center of 2025’s biggest media takeover battle. As of 5 December 2025, Netflix has reportedly won the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets and entered an exclusive negotiation window, setting up a potentially transformational deal for the entertainment industry – and for WBD shareholders. Deadline+2Variety+2 This article summarizes the latest developments as of 5 December 2025, and brings together current news, forecasts, and valuation analyses around Warner Bros. Discovery stock. WBD stock today: event-driven and up roughly 130% in
5 December 2025
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SMX (Security Matters) Stock Soars Over 1,000% in Two Weeks: $111.5M Deal, Gold Bet and High‑Risk Outlook – 5 December 2025

SMX (Security Matters) Stock Soars Over 1,000% in Two Weeks: $111.5M Deal, Gold Bet and High‑Risk Outlook – 5 December 2025

Key Takeaways This article reviews the latest SMX stock news, the December 2025 catalysts, and what current forecasts and analyses suggest for investors. SMX stock today: a tiny float with extreme volatility As of 5 December 2025, the last regular session close for SMX was $141.00 per share on 4 December. After‑hours trading that evening saw quotes around $211, highlighting how violently the stock is swinging. Investing.com+1 Across the key data providers, figures vary, but the overall picture is consistent: This is not a normal small‑cap. It is a micro‑float, high‑short‑interest, ultra‑volatile security that can double or halve in a
5 December 2025
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Trustpilot Group Plc Stock on 5 December 2025: Short-Seller Shock, Analyst Upgrades and What Comes Next for LON:TRST

Trustpilot Group Plc Stock on 5 December 2025: Short-Seller Shock, Analyst Upgrades and What Comes Next for LON:TRST

Trustpilot Group Plc (LSE: TRST), the online reviews platform, has just lived through one of the wildest 48 hours in its listed life. A scathing short-seller report from Grizzly Research knocked more than a quarter off the share price in a single session, accusing the business of “mafia‑style” tactics – only for big-name banks to double down with fresh Buy ratings and hefty upside targets the very next day. Investing.com UK+3Reuters+3Financial Times+3 On 5 December 2025, Trustpilot’s share price is attempting a fragile rebound, while investors try to decide whether this is a broken story… or a suddenly discounted growth
5 December 2025
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SSE PLC (LON:SSE) Stock on 5 December 2025: Share Price, Ofgem Ruling, £33bn Grid Plan and 2026–2030 Forecasts

SSE PLC (LON:SSE) Stock on 5 December 2025: Share Price, Ofgem Ruling, £33bn Grid Plan and 2026–2030 Forecasts

As of Friday 5 December 2025, SSE plc sits close to its record highs, right in the cross‑hairs of two gigantic forces: the UK’s need for a supercharged electricity grid and investors’ eternal suspicion of capital‑hungry utilities. SSE’s own investor page shows the shares trading at around 2,173p today, giving the FTSE 100 utility a market value in the mid‑£20bn range and placing it near the top of its 52‑week band of roughly 1,450p–2,307p.SSE+1 Over the past five years, long‑term shareholders have enjoyed total returns of roughly 70%, comfortably ahead of the wider UK market.Yahoo Finance The question for 2026
5 December 2025
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Unilever PLC Stock (ULVR, UL) on 5 December 2025: Share Price, Magnum Ice Cream Spin‑Off and 2026 Outlook

Unilever PLC Stock (ULVR, UL) on 5 December 2025: Share Price, Magnum Ice Cream Spin‑Off and 2026 Outlook

Data and news up to 5 December 2025. This article is for information only and is not investment advice. 1. Unilever share price today: London ULVR and New York UL Unilever PLC remains one of the most closely watched defensive consumer stocks as it heads into a pivotal weekend of corporate change. In other words, London still prices Unilever as a classic, large‑cap, consumer‑staples name: not cheap, not speculative, but with a meaningful dividend stream. Across markets, Unilever is entering its ice‑cream spin‑off with a mid‑teens earnings multiple and a mid‑3% yield – but a very non‑boring corporate calendar. 2.
5 December 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RKT) Stock Near 52‑Week High: Price, Forecast and NEC Risk Update – December 5, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RKT) Stock Near 52‑Week High: Price, Forecast and NEC Risk Update – December 5, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, the FTSE‑100 consumer health and hygiene giant behind Dettol, Durex, Lysol and Nurofen, is ending 2025 on the front foot. The shares are trading just below their recent 52‑week high after a strong third quarter, a major portfolio reshaping and a wave of analyst upgrades – even as U.S. infant‑formula litigation continues to hang over the story. Reuters+1 Below is a detailed look at where the stock stands today, the latest forecasts and analyst views, and the key risks investors are watching as of 5 December 2025. Share price today: close to record territory On the
5 December 2025
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Sage Group plc (LON: SGE): Insider Deals, £300m Buyback and 2026 Forecasts – Update as of 5 December 2025

Sage Group plc (LON: SGE): Insider Deals, £300m Buyback and 2026 Forecasts – Update as of 5 December 2025

Sage Group plc’s share price is trading near the bottom of its 52‑week range, just as the FTSE 100 software group ramps up a £300 million share buyback, reports strong full‑year 2025 results, and discloses a flurry of insider share awards and sales. That combination makes Sage (LON: SGE) one of the more interesting “quality compounder at a discount” stories on the London market going into 2026. Sage share price on 5 December 2025 As of trading on 5 December 2025, Sage shares are changing hands at around 1,068p on the London Stock Exchange, slightly above Thursday’s close of 1,064.5p.
5 December 2025
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NatWest Group (LON: NWG) Stock Near Record Highs After BoE Stress Test – Latest News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (5 December 2025)

NatWest Group (LON: NWG) Stock Near Record Highs After BoE Stress Test – Latest News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (5 December 2025)

NatWest Group plc (LON: NWG; NYSE: NWG) has quietly turned into one of the strongest-performing large European banks of 2025. As of 4 December, the NatWest share price on the London Stock Exchange closed at 625.8p, up about 52% over the past year and sitting less than 3% below its new 52‑week high of 641.4p set on 3 December.FT Markets In New York, the ADRs finished at $16.68 on 4 December, near their own 52‑week high of $16.94 and up roughly 57% year‑on‑year.Investing.com That rally is being powered by three big storylines: At the same time, a fresh Goldman Sachs
5 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Seatrium share price slips: what traders watch before SGX reopens Monday

Seatrium share price slips: what traders watch before SGX reopens Monday

8 February 2026
Singapore, Feb 8, 2026, 15:31 SGT — Market closed Seatrium Limited (SGX:5E2) shares last closed down 1% at S$2.06 on Friday, as Singapore markets head into a closed weekend. (StockAnalysis) The next move matters because there is fresh offshore-wind work chatter and a set results date sitting close together. Traders are looking for a clean signal: project activity is one thing, profits and cash are another. Seatrium’s stock has been sensitive to project milestones and delivery timelines, and the week ahead puts both back on the screen. It is the kind of setup that can shift sentiment quickly, even without
CapitaLand Investment share price jumps into earnings week as 9CI closes at S$3.12

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps into earnings week as 9CI closes at S$3.12

8 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares closed up 1.3% at S$3.12 on Friday, outperforming the STI, which fell 0.83%. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% rise in second-half distributable income to S$449 million and a 9.4% increase in distribution per unit. Full-year results for CapitaLand Investment are due Feb. 11. Markets are closed for the weekend.
Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) slides 4% despite fresh buyback as March results loom

Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) slides 4% despite fresh buyback as March results loom

8 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to $8.18 Friday, reversing earlier gains after hitting a decade high of $9.12 on Feb. 4. The company disclosed repurchases of 170,000 shares for cancellation at average prices above Friday’s close. Investors await March 5 annual results and details on an expanded $650 million buyback program. Trading volume stayed high.
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