Today: 15 May 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Weekend Update: Deal-Arbitrage Tension Builds Ahead of Monday’s Open

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Weekend Update: Deal-Arbitrage Tension Builds Ahead of Monday’s Open

Warner Bros. Discovery shares closed at $28.80 Friday, down 1.4%, as investors weighed a $27.75-per-share Netflix takeover deal against a $30 all-cash offer from Paramount Skydance, now backed by a $40.4 billion personal guarantee from Larry Ellison. Paramount extended its tender offer to Jan. 21, 2026, with 397,252 shares tendered as of Dec. 19.
ServiceNow Stock (NOW) Heads Into Monday After TD Cowen Cuts Price Target, While Armis Deal and Year-End Trading Set the Tone

ServiceNow Stock (NOW) Heads Into Monday After TD Cowen Cuts Price Target, While Armis Deal and Year-End Trading Set the Tone

ServiceNow shares closed Friday at $153.89, up 0.85% in light post-holiday trading, with after-hours quotes near $153. The stock remains down about 28% year-to-date on a split-adjusted basis. TD Cowen cut its price target to $230 from $250 but kept a Buy rating, citing concerns over ServiceNow’s planned Armis acquisition. Markets were quiet ahead of the final trading days of 2025.
27 December 2025
IREN Stock News & Forecast: IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) Weekend Preview After Friday’s Drop as AI Cloud Expansion Faces a Valuation Test

IREN Stock News & Forecast: IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) Weekend Preview After Friday’s Drop as AI Cloud Expansion Faces a Valuation Test

IREN Limited shares closed Friday at $40.30, down 4%, after trading between $39.53 and $42.80. Analyst reports highlighted new AI cloud clients and record revenue, but flagged execution and financing risks. The stock saw modestly lower after-hours trading. No major company announcements were issued in the past two days.
27 December 2025
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock: Ethereum Staking Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock: Ethereum Staking Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

BitMine Immersion Technologies closed Friday at $28.31, down 3.6%, after confirming it began staking Ether, sending 74,880 ETH (about $219 million) to Ethereum’s proof-of-stake contract. The company reported holding 4.07 million ETH and $1 billion in cash as of Dec. 21. Trading volume reached 32.7 million shares. Investors are watching support levels after a recent pullback.
Bank of America stock BAC holds near 56 as markets close for the weekend and investors look to Fed minutes, earnings, and year-end trading

Bank of America stock BAC holds near 56 as markets close for the weekend and investors look to Fed minutes, earnings, and year-end trading

Bank of America shares last traded at $56.17 in thin post-holiday volume Friday, with U.S. markets closed for the weekend. The stock sits near 52-week highs as investors await Fed meeting minutes and monitor the impact of recent rate cuts. BAC’s latest $0.28 quarterly dividend was paid Dec. 26. Volume Friday reached about 15.3 million shares.
Canada Tax Changes 2026: New Federal Tax Brackets, 14% Rate Cut, TFSA & RRSP Limits, CPP and EI Updates

Canada Tax Changes 2026: New Federal Tax Brackets, 14% Rate Cut, TFSA & RRSP Limits, CPP and EI Updates

Canada’s lowest federal income tax rate drops to 14% on the first $58,523 of taxable income starting January 1, 2026. Tax brackets and credits, including the Basic Personal Amount, rise with a 2% inflation adjustment. CPP and Employment Insurance ceilings increase. The Canada Revenue Agency faces new oversight and pressure to improve service ahead of the 2026 filing season.
27 December 2025
Goldman Sachs Stock (NYSE: GS) Weekend Update: Client Data-Breach Notice, Year-End Market Tailwinds, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

Goldman Sachs Stock (NYSE: GS) Weekend Update: Client Data-Breach Notice, Year-End Market Tailwinds, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

Goldman Sachs closed at $907.04 Friday, down 0.41%, as U.S. markets paused for the weekend and year-end trading volume stayed thin. The bank warned some alternative fund clients of a possible data exposure after a breach at outside law firm Fried Frank, but said its own systems were unaffected. Major indexes ended Friday nearly flat.
27 December 2025
Walmart Stock (WMT) Weekend Update: Market Closed as New Analyst Coverage, Holiday Data, and NYC E-Commerce Momentum Shape the Next Trade

Walmart Stock (WMT) Weekend Update: Market Closed as New Analyst Coverage, Holiday Data, and NYC E-Commerce Momentum Shape the Next Trade

Walmart shares ended Friday at $111.74 after trading in a narrow range, with U.S. markets now closed for the weekend. CICC initiated coverage with an “Outperform” rating and a $125 price target. Barron’s reported Walmart’s web traffic rose about 14% during the holiday season. Investors await Monday’s open for signs of continued defensive buying.
27 December 2025
Intel Stock (NASDAQ: INTC) Today: Shares Hold Near $36 as Investors Weigh Intel Foundry Signals, Analyst Targets and the Next Earnings Catalyst

Intel Stock (NASDAQ: INTC) Today: Shares Hold Near $36 as Investors Weigh Intel Foundry Signals, Analyst Targets and the Next Earnings Catalyst

Intel shares closed Friday at $36.20, up 0.11%, on light volume, then slipped to $36.07 after hours. Trading was subdued ahead of the holiday weekend, with markets now closed until Monday. Recent headlines focused on Intel’s multi-chiplet packaging concept, highlighting ambitions beyond CPUs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell slightly Friday, while the Dow edged higher.
Lam Research Stock (LRCX) Climbs to Record Close as AI-Driven Chip Equipment Cycle Stays in Focus—What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

Lam Research Stock (LRCX) Climbs to Record Close as AI-Driven Chip Equipment Cycle Stays in Focus—What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

Lam Research closed Friday at $178.07, up 0.4% and near its 52-week high of $179.80, as trading volume remained light after Christmas. Major U.S. indexes ended nearly flat, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq posting small declines but holding weekly gains. Semiconductor ETFs were mixed. Lam’s recent surge comes amid increased AI infrastructure spending and a rebound in memory demand.
27 December 2025
Target Stock (NYSE: TGT) Jumps on Activist Stake Report — What Investors Need to Know Before Monday’s Open

Target Stock (NYSE: TGT) Jumps on Activist Stake Report — What Investors Need to Know Before Monday’s Open

Target shares rose 3.1% to $99.55 Friday after reports that Toms Capital Investment Management has taken a stake in the company. The rally came as broader U.S. indexes slipped and trading volume remained light. The size of TCIM’s stake and its intentions were not disclosed. Incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke takes over in February amid ongoing sales pressure.
27 December 2025
CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Heads Into Weekend After Friday Slide as Lawsuit Headlines and 2026 Forecasts Keep Volatility in Focus

CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Heads Into Weekend After Friday Slide as Lawsuit Headlines and 2026 Forecasts Keep Volatility in Focus

CoreWeave shares closed at $76.42 on Friday, down 3.1%, with about 13.9 million shares traded. PR Newswire reported a law firm is investigating potential securities violations tied to CoreWeave’s November forecast cuts. MarketBeat noted increased institutional activity, including new stakes and insider selling. U.S. markets are closed today; trading resumes Monday.
27 December 2025
Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) Update: Latest Price, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) Update: Latest Price, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Eli Lilly shares ended Friday at $1,077.75, near record highs, as the market weighed strong demand for obesity drugs against rising pricing and access pressures. Novo Nordisk’s FDA approval for an oral Wegovy pill this week put pressure on Lilly, whose own oral therapy is expected in 2026. The stock’s equity value remains around $1 trillion. U.S. markets reopen Monday, with traders watching for weekend developments.
27 December 2025
AppLovin Stock (NASDAQ: APP) Today: Holiday-Week Pullback, Options Buzz, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

AppLovin Stock (NASDAQ: APP) Today: Holiday-Week Pullback, Options Buzz, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

AppLovin closed Friday at $714.23, down 1.82%, with after-hours trading near $715.40. Volume was about 1.76 million shares, 74% below average. Key levels are $708 for support and $732–$735 for resistance. Recent analyst coverage focused on valuation risks despite operational strength and highlighted growth in self-serve advertising.
27 December 2025
Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C) Weekend Update: Citi Shares Slip After Thin Post‑Holiday Trading, While Wall Street Watches Turnaround Momentum and January Earnings

Citigroup Stock (NYSE: C) Weekend Update: Citi Shares Slip After Thin Post‑Holiday Trading, While Wall Street Watches Turnaround Momentum and January Earnings

Citigroup shares closed Friday at $120.42, down 0.94%, after hitting a 52-week high of $122.84 earlier in the week. Trading volume was about 10.6 million shares in a session marked by low post-holiday liquidity. Recent filings showed new and increased institutional stakes, but Citi-specific news was limited. The broader market finished nearly flat, with all major indexes slightly lower.
27 December 2025
JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) Holds Near 52-Week Highs as Markets Close for the Weekend — Latest Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Monday

JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) Holds Near 52-Week Highs as Markets Close for the Weekend — Latest Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Monday

JPMorgan Chase closed Friday at $327.91, just below recent highs, after trading above $330 earlier in the session. Trading volume was light ahead of the holiday weekend, with after-hours quotes near $328. The bank reportedly froze accounts linked to stablecoin startups over compliance concerns tied to Venezuela, according to PYMNTS. U.S. markets remain shut for the weekend.
27 December 2025

Stock Market Today

  • SOXX ETF Sees $556.5M Inflow Amid Declines in CRDO, MTSI, NVMI
    May 15, 2026, 11:21 AM EDT. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) recorded a $556.5 million inflow, reflecting a 1.6% rise in units outstanding week-over-week. Key holdings including Credo Technology Group (CRDO), MACOM Technology Solutions (MTSI), and Nova Ltd (NVMI) faced declines of approximately 5%, 2.1%, and 5.5% respectively in today's trading. SOXX's share price recently stood at $513.65, approaching its 52-week high of $533.74. ETF unit creation signals increased buying of underlying assets, potentially influencing component stock prices. Investors use such data to monitor market interest in ETFs, which trade like stocks but represent ownership in asset portfolios.

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