US Stock Market Today: 10 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell on December 5, 2025

US Stock Market Today: 10 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell on December 5, 2025

U.S. stock futures are modestly higher Friday morning, with Wall Street laser‑focused on a delayed inflation report that could shape the Federal Reserve’s final rate decision of the year and set the tone into 2026. Here’s everything to watch before the US stock market opens today, December 5, 2025. 1. Stock futures signal a cautiously positive open As of early pre‑market trading: The major indices ended Thursday’s session little changed after a choppy day, but all three remain close to record territory. The Dow and S&P 500 are within about 1% of all‑time highs, while the Nasdaq is roughly 2% below its record. Investopedia+1 The
5 December 2025
Bank of Montreal Q4 2025 Earnings: Dividend Hike, Profit Surge and What It Means for BMO Stock in 2026

Bank of Montreal Q4 2025 Earnings: Dividend Hike, Profit Surge and What It Means for BMO Stock in 2026

BMO Financial Group has closed out 2025 with a powerful combination that dividend and bank‑stock investors love to see: strong profit growth, a higher payout, and a solid capital cushion. On Thursday, Bank of Montreal (TSX: BMO, NYSE: BMO) reported a fourth‑quarter profit of C$2.30 billion, essentially flat year‑on‑year, while adjusted earnings jumped as credit costs fell and capital markets roared back. Full‑year profit climbed double‑digits, and the board approved another increase to the bank’s common share dividend. BMO+1 Below is a breakdown of the numbers, the strategy behind them, and how analysts see BMO stock heading into 2026. Q4 2025
Netflix Stock Slides as $72 Billion Warner Bros. Deal, Harry Potter Rights and Insider Sales Collide With ‘Undervalued’ Narrative

Netflix Stock Slides as $72 Billion Warner Bros. Deal, Harry Potter Rights and Insider Sales Collide With ‘Undervalued’ Narrative

Netflix is simultaneously pulling off the biggest deal in its history, buying one of Hollywood’s crown jewels, while watching its own stock sag to multi‑month lows. On 5 December 2025, investors are trying to reconcile three competing realities: a transformative $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming business, mounting antitrust and political risk, and fresh insider selling by co‑founder Reed Hastings — all against a backdrop of analysts still calling Netflix (NFLX) fundamentally undervalued. Reuters+2The Economic Times+2 Below is a deep dive into where Netflix stands today — and what the Warner Bros. megadeal and “Harry Potter
5 December 2025
Samsara (IOT) Stock Today: Q3 FY2026 Earnings Beat, First GAAP Profit and a Wave of New $50 Price Targets

Samsara (IOT) Stock Today: Q3 FY2026 Earnings Beat, First GAAP Profit and a Wave of New $50 Price Targets

As of December 5, 2025, Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT) has just delivered a landmark quarter: its first ever GAAP profit, another round of 29% top-line growth, and a fresh batch of Wall Street price targets clustered around $50 per share. Yet the stock is still trading in the low $40s and remains well below its 2025 peak, leaving investors debating whether IOT is a high‑growth bargain or a richly priced momentum story. Below is a detailed breakdown of the latest news, forecasts, and analyses around Samsara stock as of December 5, 2025. Samsara stock today: price, range and recent performance
Apple Stock (AAPL) Today: iPhone 17 Supercycle, AI Shake‑Up and 2025–2030 Forecast

Apple Stock (AAPL) Today: iPhone 17 Supercycle, AI Shake‑Up and 2025–2030 Forecast

As of December 5, 2025 Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is trading near record territory as investors digest booming iPhone 17 demand, a major shake‑up in its AI leadership, and mounting regulatory risks in Europe. As of December 5, 2025, Apple shares trade around $281 per share, down about $3.70 (≈1.3%) from the prior close, but still close to recent all‑time highs. Investopedia Over the past two years, the stock has climbed more than 50%, reflecting a robust recovery in sentiment around Apple’s hardware, Services, and emerging AI strategy. Capital Below is a detailed look at the latest Apple stock news,
Meta (META) Stock Jumps on Metaverse Cuts and New Dividend – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (December 5, 2025)

Meta (META) Stock Jumps on Metaverse Cuts and New Dividend – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (December 5, 2025)

Updated December 5, 2025 Key Takeaways Meta Stock Today: Price, Performance and Valuation As of early afternoon on December 5, 2025, Meta Platforms shares trade around $661.5 per share, giving the company a market capitalization in the $1.7–1.8 trillion range.MarketBeat Despite the recent rally, Meta stock still trades notably below its 2025 highs near the upper‑$700s, leaving room for upside if the AI strategy and cost discipline continue to regain investor confidence.24/7 Wall St.+1 Why Meta Is Rallying: Metaverse Cuts and an AI‑First Pivot The immediate catalyst for this week’s move is a strategic reset of the metaverse bet. Deep
5 December 2025
Nvidia Stock (NVDA) Rallies on AI Lab Deal and Export-Rule Win: Fresh News, Forecasts and 2025 Outlook

Nvidia Stock (NVDA) Rallies on AI Lab Deal and Export-Rule Win: Fresh News, Forecasts and 2025 Outlook

As of Friday, December 5, 2025, Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is trading around $183 per share, giving the AI-chip giant a market capitalization of roughly $4.5 trillion and leaving it firmly at the center of global markets, AI infrastructure spending, and regulatory debates. MarketBeat Today’s trading action comes on the back of two big catalysts: At the same time, Wall Street is digesting Nvidia’s record Q3 FY 2026 results, powerful revenue guidance, and increasingly loud questions about whether we’re in an AI bubble — or just at the start of a multi‑year AI “supercycle.” NVIDIA Newsroom+2Reuters+2 Below is a detailed,
Tesla Stock Today (December 5, 2025): Budget Model 3 Launch, FSD Backlash and Big 2030 Price Targets

Tesla Stock Today (December 5, 2025): Budget Model 3 Launch, FSD Backlash and Big 2030 Price Targets

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is back above the $450 mark as investors digest a packed news day: a new low‑cost Model 3 for Europe, fresh data from China and Norway, a controversial Full Self‑Driving (FSD) software update, and wildly different long‑term price forecasts from Wall Street and beyond. As of early afternoon on December 5, 2025, Tesla shares are trading around $454.53, up roughly 1.7% from the previous close, extending a rally that has lifted the stock nearly 20% off its November lows. Primary Ignition Below is a deep dive into today’s Tesla stock news, the latest forecasts for 2025–2030,
Inno Holdings (INHD) Stock Today: News, Forecasts and High‑Risk Opportunity in December 2025

Inno Holdings (INHD) Stock Today: News, Forecasts and High‑Risk Opportunity in December 2025

As of December 5, 2025, Inno Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: INHD) has become one of the most volatile micro-cap names on the U.S. market, sitting near all‑time lows while simultaneously announcing ambitious growth plans and new tech partnerships. Inno Holdings (INHD) stock price and performance in December 2025 In midday trading on December 5, 2025, Inno Holdings Inc. stock is changing hands at around $0.14 per share on the Nasdaq Capital Market. That number doesn’t tell the full story. Over the past year, INHD has: This is classic micro‑cap “roller coaster” behavior: the company has a very small market capitalization of
5 December 2025
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Hubble’s New Image, Psyche’s Data and ‘Ice Volcano’ Hints as of December 5, 2025

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Hubble’s New Image, Psyche’s Data and ‘Ice Volcano’ Hints as of December 5, 2025

On December 5, 2025, astronomers around the world are laser‑focused on one object: interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third known visitor from another star system to sweep through our solar neighborhood. Fresh Hubble images, new spacecraft observations and a provocative study about possible “ice volcanoes” are turning this icy wanderer into the most closely watched comet in years. NASA Science+1 This article pulls together the latest developments up to December 5, 2025, and explains what they tell us about where 3I/ATLAS came from, what it’s made of, and how (and whether) you can see it in the sky. 1. What is interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS? 3I/ATLAS
5 December 2025
NYC F and M Subway Lines to Swap Queens–Manhattan Routes Monday: Delays, New Stops and How Your Commute Will Change

NYC F and M Subway Lines to Swap Queens–Manhattan Routes Monday: Delays, New Stops and How Your Commute Will Change

Beginning Monday, December 8, 2025, New York City’s F and M subway lines will undergo a major weekday shake‑up between Queens and Manhattan. On weekdays from about 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will permanently swap the routes the F and M take between the Queens Boulevard line and Midtown tunnels, changing which trains stop at eight key stations and affecting an estimated 1.2 million daily riders. MTA+2MTA+2 The change, dubbed the “F/M swap,” is designed to untangle a notorious track merge near Queens Plaza that has been responsible for a significant share of rush‑hour delays
5 December 2025
Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) Stock Today: Canada Expansion, Labs, GLP‑1 Growth and Fresh “Strong Buy” Call – Price, News & Forecast as of December 5, 2025

Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) Stock Today: Canada Expansion, Labs, GLP‑1 Growth and Fresh “Strong Buy” Call – Price, News & Forecast as of December 5, 2025

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS) is back in the market spotlight. As of early December 5, 2025, the telehealth company’s stock is trading around $40 per share, up sharply from recent lows but still far below its 52‑week high near $73.StockAnalysis In the last few weeks, Hims & Hers has: All of that is unfolding against a backdrop of regulatory scrutiny on GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs, elevated short interest and a valuation that some see as stretched and others call undervalued. Below is a breakdown of where HIMS stock stands today, what the latest news means, and how Wall
Intel Stock (INTC) Retreats After Apple-Rumor Rally: December 5, 2025 News, Forecasts and Outlook

Intel Stock (INTC) Retreats After Apple-Rumor Rally: December 5, 2025 News, Forecasts and Outlook

Intel Corporation’s stock has flipped from “fallen giant” to one of 2025’s wildest turnaround bets – and now it’s wobbling again. As of midday on December 5, 2025, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is trading around $40.50, down sharply from this week’s highs above $43 but still more than 100% higher year-to-date, according to several market commentaries and price-target services. 24/7 Wall St. The pullback comes after a 7–8% drop on Thursday, December 4, when investors balked at Intel’s decision to keep its networking unit, even as hype around a possible Apple chip manufacturing deal, a big U.S. government equity stake, and
Bloom Energy Stock Soars on AI Power Boom: Can BE Keep Climbing After a 300%+ 2025 Rally?

Bloom Energy Stock Soars on AI Power Boom: Can BE Keep Climbing After a 300%+ 2025 Rally?

Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE: BE) has turned into one of 2025’s wildest energy stories. The solid‑oxide fuel cell maker, once a niche clean-tech name, is now a central character in the race to power artificial intelligence data centers. As of 5 December 2025, Bloom Energy stock is trading around the high‑$110s and is up roughly 300–350% year to date, vastly outpacing the broader market.MarketBeat+1 Analysts, hedge funds, pensions and retail traders are all trying to answer the same question: is this the beginning of a long AI‑power supercycle, or has BE stock simply run too far, too fast? Below is
Ping An Insurance (2318 HK, 601318) Stock Jumps Toward 52‑Week High on Morgan Stanley Upgrade and Strong 2025 Earnings Momentum

Ping An Insurance (2318 HK, 601318) Stock Jumps Toward 52‑Week High on Morgan Stanley Upgrade and Strong 2025 Earnings Momentum

As of Friday, 5 December 2025, shares of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (HKEX: 2318, 82318; SSE: 601318; OTC: PNGAY) are rallying hard, supported by a fresh Morgan Stanley upgrade, accelerating earnings in 2025, a growing healthcare footprint, and a string of top‑tier ESG ratings. Ping An share price today: sharp move higher on heavy volume Ping An’s Hong Kong–listed H‑shares (2318 HK) closed on 5 December at HK$60.45, up 6.71% on the day, after trading between HK$56.75 and HK$60.45. Turnover was unusually strong, with about 99 million shares changing hands, compared with roughly 14 million the
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Stock: Q4 2025 Earnings, AI Server Slowdown and Analyst Forecasts as of December 5, 2025

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Stock: Q4 2025 Earnings, AI Server Slowdown and Analyst Forecasts as of December 5, 2025

HPE Stock in Focus After Q4 2025 Earnings and AI Guidance Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE: HPE) is back in the spotlight after releasing its fiscal Q4 2025 results on December 4 and updating guidance for 2026. The company reported record quarterly revenue and gross profit, but a cautious outlook for AI server sales triggered sharp swings in the share price and a fresh wave of analyst revisions. Hewlett Packard Enterprise+1 On December 4, HPE shares closed at $22.90, up about 2.9% for the day. In after-hours and premarket trading on December 5, the stock fell close to $21—down roughly
5 December 2025
REM Construction: Fairview Avenue Lane Reductions in Pointe‑Claire from December 3–5, 2025

REM Construction: Fairview Avenue Lane Reductions in Pointe‑Claire from December 3–5, 2025

Pointe‑Claire, Quebec — December 5, 2025 — Drivers heading to CF Fairview Pointe‑Claire and the surrounding West Island area are being urged to plan extra travel time as lane reductions linked to the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) continue on Fairview Avenue through Friday, December 5, 2025. The work is part of ongoing construction around the future Fairview–Pointe‑Claire REM station and follows a full closure of the same stretch of road in late November. Ville de Pointe-Claire+1 What’s happening on Fairview Avenue? According to the City of Pointe‑Claire, REM construction is temporarily narrowing Fairview Avenue from December 3 to 5, 2025.
5 December 2025
Wanneroo Council Clashes with Western Power Over New Transmission Line as WA Grid Hits 55% Renewables

Wanneroo Council Clashes with Western Power Over New Transmission Line as WA Grid Hits 55% Renewables

Local opposition in Perth’s north collides with Western Australia’s fastest‑moving clean‑energy build‑out – and a national milestone for wind and solar. A planning battle on the same day as a clean‑energy milestone On 5 December 2025, the City of Wanneroo formally escalated its fight against Western Power’s plans for a new high‑voltage transmission line through East Wanneroo – just as Western Australia and the wider national grid were celebrating record levels of renewable energy. PerthNow+2Renew Economy+2 The council has unanimously backed a motion from Mayor Linda Aitken to oppose a proposed 132kV overhead line between Wangara Substation and Neerabup Terminal,
5 December 2025
Netflix Stock Slides Below Key Support as $82.7 Billion Warner Bros. and Harry Potter Megadeal Collides With Insider Selling

Netflix Stock Slides Below Key Support as $82.7 Billion Warner Bros. and Harry Potter Megadeal Collides With Insider Selling

December 5, 2025 Netflix stock is under heavy pressure this week as investors digest three big stories at once: a signed $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., including the Harry Potter franchise, a sharp technical breakdown in the share price, and a headline‑grabbing stock sale by co‑founder Reed Hastings. PR Newswire+2Barchart.com+2 As of mid‑day Friday, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is trading around $103 per share, down from highs earlier this year and flirting with key technical levels that many traders watch closely. inkl Key takeaways The Warner Bros. Discovery deal: Harry Potter, HBO and a new streaming super‑giant On Friday,
Con Edison Rate Hikes 2025: How Public Outcry and Zohran Mamdani Are Reshaping New York’s Utility Bills

Con Edison Rate Hikes 2025: How Public Outcry and Zohran Mamdani Are Reshaping New York’s Utility Bills

NEW YORK – As of Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, the fight over Con Edison’s latest electric and gas rate hikes has turned into a full‑blown political drama, stretching from Westchester town halls to the Oval Office and City Hall in New York City. Westchester County Democrats are now looking to New York City mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani as a key ally in their campaign to blunt the impact of the utility’s newly approved three‑year rate plan, which will raise bills for millions of customers starting in 2026. lohud.com+1 Their push comes after months of record public opposition, a revised settlement that
5 December 2025

Stock Market Today

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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