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Amazon (AMZN) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Amazon (AMZN) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) heads into Monday’s U.S. session trading just below $230, capping off a year in which the share price has moved far less than the underlying business. Despite accelerating growth at Amazon Web Services (AWS), booming advertising sales and a string of bullish analyst upgrades, Amazon stock is only up roughly mid‑single digits in 2025, lagging both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100, which have posted double‑digit gains.24/7 Wall St.+1 Here’s a concise rundown of the latest news, forecasts and risks investors should have on their radar before the market opens on Monday, December 8, 2025.
7 December 2025
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AI Weekly: OpenAI’s ‘Code Red’, Mistral 3, Runway Gen‑4.5 and New AI Rules – What We Learned About Artificial Intelligence (Dec 1–7, 2025)

AI Weekly: OpenAI’s ‘Code Red’, Mistral 3, Runway Gen‑4.5 and New AI Rules – What We Learned About Artificial Intelligence (Dec 1–7, 2025)

From OpenAI sounding a “code red” alarm to governments floating AI Bills of Rights, this week in artificial intelligence was packed with big product launches, regulatory moves, and fresh research on AI’s climate footprint. Here’s a detailed, news‑style rundown of the most important AI developments between 1 and 7 December 2025—and why they matter. 1. OpenAI declares “code red” as Google’s Gemini 3 turns up the heat OpenAI spent the week in crisis‑mode messaging. According to an internal memo reported by The Guardian, CEO Sam Altman told staff that ChatGPT is in a “critical time” and declared a “code red”
7 December 2025
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AI Models of the Week (Dec 1–7, 2025): OpenAI’s GPT‑5.2 ‘Code Red’, xAI’s Grok 4.20, and Google DeepMind’s Gemini 3 Deep Think

AI Models of the Week (Dec 1–7, 2025): OpenAI’s GPT‑5.2 ‘Code Red’, xAI’s Grok 4.20, and Google DeepMind’s Gemini 3 Deep Think

The first week of December 2025 has felt like an AI season finale. OpenAI is in an official “code red,” racing to ship a new GPT‑5.2 reasoning model. Elon Musk’s xAI is boasting that its Grok 4.20 bot just beat every other frontier model in a real‑money trading league. And Google DeepMind is rolling out Gemini 3 Deep Think while scrambling to fix bias problems in its Nano Banana Pro image model. Here’s a detailed rundown of what actually happened between 1–7 December 2025, and what it signals about the current AI model race. 1. OpenAI: From “Code Red” to
7 December 2025
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Why Semiconductor Stocks Are Leading the 2025 Market Rally – And How Long It Could Last

Why Semiconductor Stocks Are Leading the 2025 Market Rally – And How Long It Could Last

Published: December 7, 2025 — This article is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Chipmakers Are the New Market Leaders Semiconductor stocks aren’t just participating in the 2025 rally – they’re driving it. As of October 31, 2025, the PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX), a benchmark for major chipmakers, was up about 45% year-to-date, more than double the gains in the Nasdaq Composite and nearly three times the rise in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. LinkedIn Over the past three years, SOX has delivered a total return of roughly 185%, according to Nasdaq research – dramatically outpacing broader
7 December 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Outlook Today: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Outlook Today: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Investors heading into Monday’s U.S. session are watching Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) closely. After a choppy few weeks driven by AI-sales headlines, insider selling and renewed excitement around a potential stock split, the software giant enters December 8 with its share price clustered just under the $500 mark and its market value sitting around $3.6 trillion. Investing.com+1 Below is a comprehensive, news- and data-driven look at what changed on December 7, 2025, and what it could mean for Microsoft stock when the bell rings on Monday. 1. Where Microsoft Stock Stands Before Monday’s Open Despite recent volatility triggered by AI-sales
7 December 2025
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Earnings Season 2025: How to Read Earnings Reports Like a Pro (Even if You’re New to Investing)

Earnings Season 2025: How to Read Earnings Reports Like a Pro (Even if You’re New to Investing)

Updated December 7, 2025 Every few months, headlines scream that a company “crushed earnings,” “missed on revenue,” or “cut guidance,” and the stock rockets or tanks in minutes. In the latest quarter, S&P 500 companies are on track for earnings growth of roughly 13% year‑over‑year, with mentions of “AI” on earnings calls hitting record levels. Yahoo Finance+1 Behind those dramatic headlines is something surprisingly approachable: a set of reports you can learn to read, even if you’re not an accountant. This guide walks you step‑by‑step through: It’s educational, not personal investment advice — but it should make you far more
7 December 2025
Apple Stock (AAPL) Before the Bell on December 8, 2025: Executive Exodus, AI Reset and What It Means for Investors

Apple Stock (AAPL) Before the Bell on December 8, 2025: Executive Exodus, AI Reset and What It Means for Investors

As Wall Street gets ready to open on Monday, December 8, 2025, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) sits at the center of one of the biggest leadership shake‑ups in its modern history – just as its stock hovers near record highs and investors weigh how fast the company can catch up in artificial intelligence. Below is a comprehensive look at the latest Apple news, forecasts and analysis from December 7, 2025, plus the key data points to know before the opening bell. Key Takeaways 1. Where Apple Stock Stands Before Monday’s Open Last close and trend Range and valuation context Today’s
7 December 2025
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Top Tech Stories Investors Missed This Week (Dec 1–7, 2025): AI Factories, $2B Chip Bets, and a New Wave of Lawsuits

Top Tech Stories Investors Missed This Week (Dec 1–7, 2025): AI Factories, $2B Chip Bets, and a New Wave of Lawsuits

While Wall Street obsessed over megadeals and stock moves this week, a quiet flood of tech news reshaped the AI, cloud, and semiconductor landscape between December 1–7, 2025. From Nvidia tightening its grip on chip design, to India briefly mandating a government app on every smartphone, to fresh legal salvos against AI companies, these stories carry real consequences for AI stocks, cloud leaders, and late‑stage startup valuations. Here are the top under-the-radar tech developments investors should understand from this week. 1. Nvidia’s $2 Billion Bet on Synopsys Tightens Its Grip on the AI Chip Stack What happened On December 1,
7 December 2025
Netflix (NFLX) Stock: 10 Things to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Netflix (NFLX) Stock: 10 Things to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Netflix heads into Monday’s U.S. session at the center of the biggest media shake‑up in years, with its share price sitting near $100 and Wall Street trying to price in a $72 billion bet on Warner Bros. Discovery. Here’s a clear rundown of what matters for Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) before the bell on Monday, December 8, 2025. 1. Where Netflix Stock Closed Before the Weekend Takeaway: Heading into Monday, NFLX is a volatile large‑cap tech name that has cooled off from its highs but is still dramatically higher than a year ago. 2. The $72 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery
7 December 2025
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Meta (META) Stock: 10 Things to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Meta (META) Stock: 10 Things to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) heads into Monday’s U.S. session as one of the key AI “mega‑cap” names driving the broader market narrative — and it comes with fresh dividend news, deep metaverse cuts, regulatory noise in Europe, and a renewed AI push that could shape the stock’s next leg. Below is a structured look at the latest news, forecasts and analyses you should know before the opening bell on Monday, December 8, 2025. 1. Where Meta stock stands after last week’s rally Short-term technical models are also broadly constructive. One quantitative service sees “strong” near‑term and mid‑term momentum, with
7 December 2025
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Tesla Stock Today (TSLA): What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Tesla Stock Today (TSLA): What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Tesla stock heads into Monday’s U.S. session sitting near all‑time highs but surrounded by conflicting headlines: a possible multibillion‑dollar legal hit tied to Elon Musk’s pay, a Cybertruck rollout that’s badly missing expectations, worsening European demand, and a 2026 bet on Full Self‑Driving (FSD) in Europe that could be either a massive catalyst or a regulatory mirage. Here’s a structured look at what traders and long‑term investors should know about Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) before the opening bell on Monday, December 8, 2025. 1. Where Tesla Stock Stands Before Monday’s Open Takeaway: Tesla is priced as a high‑growth, high‑multiple tech
7 December 2025
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Nvidia (NVDA) Stock on December 8, 2025: 10 Things to Know Before the Market Opens

Nvidia (NVDA) Stock on December 8, 2025: 10 Things to Know Before the Market Opens

As U.S. markets prepare to reopen on Monday, December 8, 2025, Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) sits at the center of the AI rally, geopolitics, and an emerging energy crunch. Here’s a comprehensive pre‑market briefing based on the latest news, forecasts, and analysis published on December 7, 2025 and the days just before. 1. Where Nvidia Stock Closed Before Monday’s Open As of Friday, December 5, 2025, Nvidia shares: From a trend standpoint, Nvidia now trades: Recent earnings snapshot In its most recent reported quarter (fiscal Q3 FY26, released November 19): These numbers are why the stock still commands a premium
7 December 2025
Gold Price Outlook 2025–2026: Gold Holds Above $4,200 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Surge (5–7 December 2025 Update)

Gold Price Outlook 2025–2026: Gold Holds Above $4,200 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Surge (5–7 December 2025 Update)

Gold is starting December firmly on the front foot. Across 5–7 December 2025, spot prices have hovered around $4,200 per ounce, just shy of recent record highs, as traders brace for a potential U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut at the 9–10 December FOMC meeting.Reuters+2JM Bullion+2 At the same time, a wave of fresh research from banks and asset managers is sketching out a bold roadmap for bullion in 2026, with base cases clustering around $4,000–$4,500 and upside scenarios reaching as high as $5,000 per ounce.Reuters+3State Street Global Advisors+3Exchange Rates UK+3 Below is a deep dive into the latest news, forecasts
7 December 2025
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Stock Market Earnings Preview for December 8–15, 2025: Oracle, Broadcom, Costco and GameStop Lead a Fed‑Heavy Week

Stock Market Earnings Preview for December 8–15, 2025: Oracle, Broadcom, Costco and GameStop Lead a Fed‑Heavy Week

The coming week on Wall Street (December 8–15, 2025) combines one of the most closely watched Federal Reserve meetings of the year with a concentrated burst of high‑profile earnings from tech, retail, housing and the “meme stock” corner of the market. Oracle (ORCL), Broadcom (AVGO), Adobe (ADBE), Costco (COST), GameStop (GME), Lululemon (LULU), Chewy (CHWY), AutoZone (AZO), Synopsys (SNPS) and others are set to report, making volatility likely even in what is otherwise the tail end of earnings season. Reddit+3Investopedia+3TradingView+3 Below is a structured, SEO‑friendly guide to the key reports and themes to watch for December 8–15, 2025. 1. Macro backdrop:
7 December 2025
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Fed, RBA, BoC and SNB: The Central‑Bank Heavy Economic Calendar for 8–15 December 2025

Fed, RBA, BoC and SNB: The Central‑Bank Heavy Economic Calendar for 8–15 December 2025

The coming week is one of the most important of the year for macro traders. Between 8 and 15 December 2025, four major central banks meet, China releases fresh trade and inflation data, and Europe and the UK publish key inflation and growth numbers. All of it lands against a backdrop of moderating but still‑sticky global inflation and mounting political pressure for easier policy. Financial Times+2Trading Economics+2 Below is a detailed, day‑by‑day guide to the global economic calendar, plus the latest forecasts and market narratives as of 7 December 2025. Big picture: Why this week matters In short: rates are no
7 December 2025
US IPO Calendar: 5 New Listings to Watch in the US Stock Market, December 8–15, 2025 (Wealthfront, Lumexa, Cardinal & More)

US IPO Calendar: 5 New Listings to Watch in the US Stock Market, December 8–15, 2025 (Wealthfront, Lumexa, Cardinal & More)

As the 2025 IPO window enters its final two weeks, the US market is lining up one last burst of deals. As of December 7, 2025, five traditional IPOs are scheduled to list on NYSE American and Nasdaq between December 9 and 12, spanning fintech, healthcare, infrastructure and two small cross‑border tech and sourcing names.StockAnalysis+1 Together, these offerings could raise just under $1.2 billion, making next week one of the most active stretches of the year-end run. Here’s a deep dive into each deal, plus what the broader IPO backdrop and fresh December 7 commentary mean for traders and investors watching the US
7 December 2025
Crude Oil Prices Hold Above $60 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Clash With Oversupply Fears (Dec 5–7, 2025)

Crude Oil Prices Hold Above $60 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Clash With Oversupply Fears (Dec 5–7, 2025)

Crude oil markets ended the week of 5–7 December 2025 balanced on a knife edge:Brent crude hovering in the mid‑$60s, WTI holding just above $60, as traders weighed looming U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts against persistent worries about oversupply and soft demand. On Friday 5 December, Brent futures settled around $63.75 per barrel and WTI at $60.08, the highest closes since mid‑November and marking a second straight week of gains for both benchmarks.Reuters Yet the optimism was tempered by signs of weakening U.S. demand, widening discounts on Russian grades into Asia, and a wall of supply projected for 2026. Below
7 December 2025
Semiconductor Stocks Weekly Recap (Dec 1–7, 2025): AI Mega-Deals, New Chip Laws and a Near-4% Sector Surge

Semiconductor Stocks Weekly Recap (Dec 1–7, 2025): AI Mega-Deals, New Chip Laws and a Near-4% Sector Surge

Semiconductor stocks quietly extended their dominance this week. While the broader U.S. market posted modest gains, chipmakers rallied on the back of blockbuster AI infrastructure deals, fresh forecasts calling for nearly $1 trillion in annual chip sales, and a new wave of U.S. legislation aimed at tightening advanced chip exports to China. Semiconductor Industry Association+1 Sector Snapshot: Chip Stocks Outrun the Market Again The PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX) ended the week around 7,294, up from roughly 7,020 on December 1 – a gain of about 3.9% over five trading days, and near the top of its 52‑week range (high just
7 December 2025
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India Stock Market Preview for Monday, December 8, 2025: Nifty 50, Sensex Outlook After RBI Rate Cut and Rupee Shock

India Stock Market Preview for Monday, December 8, 2025: Nifty 50, Sensex Outlook After RBI Rate Cut and Rupee Shock

India’s stock market heads into the new week balancing a rare “Goldilocks” macro backdrop—strong growth and low inflation—with rising global and currency risks. After the RBI’s surprise rate cut and the rupee’s slide past ₹90 per dollar, traders are watching how Nifty 50 and Sensex will react when markets reopen on Monday, December 8, 2025. Reuters+1 Friday recap: RBI rate cut lifts Nifty, banks and IT On Friday, December 5, benchmark indices ended firmly higher after the Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% and announced bond purchases and FX swaps to infuse
7 December 2025
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AI Stocks Weekly Recap (Dec. 1–7, 2025): Nvidia–Synopsys Deal, C3.ai’s HHS Win, Micron’s AI Pivot and China’s GPU Frenzy

AI Stocks Weekly Recap (Dec. 1–7, 2025): Nvidia–Synopsys Deal, C3.ai’s HHS Win, Micron’s AI Pivot and China’s GPU Frenzy

Week of December 1–7, 2025 – AI stocks enter a “show‑me” phase as mega‑cap leaders wobble, chipmakers double down on data centers, and new challengers emerge. Big picture: AI trade wobbles, but the theme is very much alive The first week of December was another rollercoaster for artificial intelligence stocks. Major U.S. indexes edged higher, helped by softer inflation data and rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. The Nasdaq Composite finished the week up around 0.9%, but tech leadership looked very different from earlier in 2025.Investopedia Under the surface, the “Magnificent Seven” – Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet,
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Data Center Stocks Surge Into the Weekend: Digital Realty, Equinix and Vertiv Set Up a Big Week Ahead

Data Center Stocks Surge Into the Weekend: Digital Realty, Equinix and Vertiv Set Up a Big Week Ahead

7 February 2026
Digital Realty, Equinix, and Vertiv shares surged Friday, with Vertiv up 10% and Digital Realty rising 4.1%, as investors rotated back into AI-linked data center stocks. The move followed Amazon’s $200 billion and Alphabet’s $175–185 billion 2026 capex targets. Digital Realty set 2026 core FFO guidance at $7.90 to $8.00 per share. Wall Street ended the week broadly higher, led by chipmakers.
Quantum computing stocks bounce hard: IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave rally as traders reset for a data-heavy week

Quantum computing stocks bounce hard: IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave rally as traders reset for a data-heavy week

7 February 2026
IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave, and Quantum Computing Inc shares surged 15–21 percent Friday, erasing losses from the previous session. The rebound followed a Wall Street rally that sent the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. IonQ remains under scrutiny after a short-seller report questioned its Pentagon contract revenue. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

7 February 2026
U.S. space and defense stocks rose Friday, with sector ETFs gaining up to 4.8% and Lockheed Martin up 2.4%. Investors are awaiting a Pentagon list that could restrict buybacks and dividends at underperforming contractors under a Trump executive order. Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans. Lockheed’s board approved a $3.45 per share dividend for Q1 2026.
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