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Caterpillar stock slips in thin year-end trade as CEO discloses Form 4 award

Caterpillar stock slips in thin year-end trade as CEO discloses Form 4 award

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 13:36 ET — Regular session Caterpillar Inc shares fell 0.9% to $577.85 in early afternoon trading on Monday after opening at $580.09. The stock has traded between $574.97 and $583.56 so far, with about 876,000 shares changing hands. The heavy-equipment maker is often treated as a bellwether — a signal stock for the industrial economy — because it is tied to construction, mining and energy investment. That makes it a frequent touchpoint for the “cyclical” trade, meaning stocks that tend to rise and fall with economic growth. U.S. stocks were softer as a pullback in
29 December 2025
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Chevron stock edges up as oil rallies and Frontera signs $120 mln supply deal

Chevron stock edges up as oil rallies and Frontera signs $120 mln supply deal

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 13:42 ET — Regular session Chevron shares rose on Monday as oil prices jumped and traders weighed fresh supply news after Frontera Energy said it signed a two-year crude agreement with a Chevron unit worth up to $120 million. Reuters+1 The developments matter because energy stocks are being pulled between day-to-day geopolitical supply shocks and a growing debate over whether 2026 brings excess oil that could cap prices and margins. Reuters+1 For majors such as Chevron, changes in crude pricing assumptions feed straight into cash-flow expectations that underpin dividends and buybacks, leaving the sector sensitive
29 December 2025
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Rigetti stock slides as quantum-computing trade cools into year-end

Rigetti stock slides as quantum-computing trade cools into year-end

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 11:49 ET — Regular session Rigetti Computing’s shares fell about 3% on Monday, extending a late-December pullback in quantum-computing stocks as traders booked gains and waited for fresh catalysts. The moves matter now because the quantum group has become a momentum trade into year-end, where lighter holiday liquidity can magnify swings in high-volatility names. Investors Business Daily said the sector’s recent slide followed a brief pop earlier this month that arrived “without major news,” and was later met by profit-taking and valuation jitters. Investors.com Rigetti has drawn attention alongside peers such as IonQ and D-Wave,
29 December 2025
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Disney shares edge up as investors digest insider sale notice in thin year-end trade

Disney shares edge up as investors digest insider sale notice in thin year-end trade

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 12:56 PM ET — Regular session. Shares of The Walt Disney Company rose slightly on Monday as investors navigated thin year-end trading and weighed a new disclosure showing a small insider stock sale tied to equity compensation. Disney shares were up about 0.4% at $114.02 in midday New York trade. The day’s move came as U.S. stock-index futures softened ahead of the final stretch of 2025, with investors still watching whether the market can extend the so-called “Santa Claus rally” into early January. Investors Disney disclosed on Monday that Sonia Coleman, listed as an officer,
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Boeing stock edges up after report flags 737 MAX production push for 2026

Boeing stock edges up after report flags 737 MAX production push for 2026

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 13:19 ET — Regular session Boeing shares edged up on Monday after an industry publication reported the planemaker is preparing to increase monthly 737 MAX production to 47 aircraft by early summer 2026. The stock was up 0.4% at $217.34 in early afternoon trading. ch-aviation The reported production push matters because Boeing’s delivery pace drives cash generation and backlog burn-down, and any move above current rates typically needs regulatory clearance and supplier capacity. The 737 MAX is Boeing’s highest-volume jet program and a focal point for investors tracking the company’s recovery. ch-aviation Boeing has been
29 December 2025
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UK passengers warned of higher air fares as regional airports face sharp property-tax hikes

UK passengers warned of higher air fares as regional airports face sharp property-tax hikes

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 13:03 ET Air travellers across the UK could face higher ticket prices next year as regional airports brace for steep increases in business rates, the property tax charged on commercial sites, according to a PA Media analysis of government data. (The Guardian) The warning matters now because the higher tax bills would raise fixed costs for airports outside London that rely heavily on airline fees to fund day-to-day operations and investment, industry figures said. AirportsUK, which represents the sector, is preparing a response to a Treasury consultation on business rates that closes in February, and
29 December 2025
Merck stock holds steady as year-end trading thins and Wall Street slips

Merck stock holds steady as year-end trading thins and Wall Street slips

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 12:47 ET — Regular session Merck & Co (MRK.N) shares were down 0.1% at $106.68 in midday trading on Monday, showing relative resilience as U.S. stocks drifted lower in thin year-end trade. The S&P 500-linked SPDR ETF (SPY) fell 0.6% and the Nasdaq-100 tracker (QQQ) slid 0.7%. The muted move matters because the market is entering a holiday-shortened stretch where lighter volumes can amplify day-to-day swings, even without fresh company news. Traders are also positioning for a cluster of late-December data and central bank signals that could shape early-2026 risk appetite. Reuters+1 On Monday, a
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QBTS edges up as options traders lean bullish on D-Wave into year-end

QBTS edges up as options traders lean bullish on D-Wave into year-end

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 11:58 ET — Regular session Shares of D-Wave Quantum Inc (QBTS) rose about 0.5% to $25.41 in late-morning New York trading on Monday, after ranging between $25.02 and $26.37 earlier in the session. IonQ fell about 1.8%, while Rigetti and Quantum Computing Inc slid about 2.8% and 2.6%, respectively. The move keeps D-Wave in focus as investors reassess a corner of the market that has produced outsized gains and abrupt pullbacks. The stock is up about 205% year-to-date but down about 4.6% over the past week, according to Finviz. Finviz With only a few sessions
29 December 2025
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American Airlines stock slips despite Chicago hub expansion plan as storms, oil weigh

American Airlines stock slips despite Chicago hub expansion plan as storms, oil weigh

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 1:13 PM ET — Regular session American Airlines Group shares fell 1.7% to $15.18 in midday trading on Monday. The carrier said it will add 100 new daily departures from Chicago O’Hare for the spring travel season, and Chief Strategy Officer Steve Johnson said American was “committed to rebuilding our Chicago hub to be stronger and more compelling for our customers.” American Airlines Newsroom The timing matters because airlines are trying to lock in demand for spring break while navigating a stretch of heavy holiday flying. That mix can quickly swing costs and revenue, and
29 December 2025
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GE Aerospace slips on ex-dividend day as year-end trading stays thin

GE Aerospace slips on ex-dividend day as year-end trading stays thin

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 1:16 PM ET — Regular session GE Aerospace (GE) shares fell about 1% on Monday as the jet-engine maker’s stock went ex-dividend in thin year-end trading. The stock was down $3.00 at $312.14 at 1:16 p.m. ET, after trading between $311.61 and $315.97. It opened at $313.34 and volume was about 1.1 million shares. The decline came as the stock traded ex-dividend, meaning investors who buy shares from Monday do not receive the next quarterly payout. GE Aerospace said its board declared a dividend of $0.36 a share payable Jan. 26 to shareholders of record
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Philip Morris stock ticks up on Swedish Match plan filing as U.S. market softens

Philip Morris stock ticks up on Swedish Match plan filing as U.S. market softens

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 1:03 PM ET — Regular session Shares of Philip Morris International (PM.N) rose slightly on Monday after the tobacco company filed to register 500,000 shares for a Swedish Match North America employee profit-sharing plan, a filing showed. The stock was up 0.3% at $161.52 in midday New York trading. SEC The small gain stood out in a market that has leaned choppy into the final full week of the year, with investors favoring steadier, cash-generating names over high-growth bets. That matters for Philip Morris holders because the stock is widely owned for its dividends and
29 December 2025
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Dec. 31 ACA deadline: Covered California sees sign-ups lag as shoppers brace for subsidy cutoff

Dec. 31 ACA deadline: Covered California sees sign-ups lag as shoppers brace for subsidy cutoff

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 12:07 ET New enrollments on Covered California, California’s Affordable Care Act marketplace, are running about 30% below last year as shoppers weigh higher deductibles and the looming end of enhanced federal tax credits, the exchange’s executive director said. The Modesto Focus+1 The slowdown matters now because the Dec. 31 deadline for coverage starting Jan. 1 is days away, and the enhanced subsidies are set to expire at year-end unless Congress acts. The Modesto Focus+1 Congress adjourned for its holiday break without extending the credits, leaving consumers to compare plans under higher sticker prices and uncertainty
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Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 06:41 EST — Market closed. Stellantis N.V. shares (STLA) closed down 23.7% at $7.28 on Friday after the Jeep maker detailed a roughly €22.2 billion hit tied to an electric-vehicle strategy reset and said it would not pay an annual dividend in 2026. The stock was up about 1.6% in late after-hours trade. (Yahoo Finance) The slump matters because it puts Stellantis’ balance-sheet choices back on the front page, fast. Investors will be looking for signs that the company can stop cash burn and stabilise U.S. profits before the next session opens on Monday. In
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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