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Micron Shuts Down Crucial Consumer RAM and SSDs as AI Chip Demand Explodes

Micron Shuts Down Crucial Consumer RAM and SSDs as AI Chip Demand Explodes

Micron Technology is abandoning nearly three decades of selling Crucial‑branded RAM and SSDs to everyday PC users so it can funnel more memory into high‑margin AI data centers, deepening a global memory chip crunch and reshaping the PC DIY market. Axios+2Reuters+2 On December 3, 2025, Micron formally announced it will exit its Crucial consumer business, halting sales of Crucial‑branded memory and storage at retailers and e‑tailers worldwide by February 2026. Shipments will continue through the end of Micron’s fiscal Q2, and the company says it will honor warranties and support existing products. Micron Technology+1 The move comes as AI data centers swallow unprecedented amounts of DRAM
3 December 2025
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Meta Poaches Apple Design Chief Alan Dye in High‑Stakes Race for AI Hardware and ‘Liquid Glass’ Future

Meta Poaches Apple Design Chief Alan Dye in High‑Stakes Race for AI Hardware and ‘Liquid Glass’ Future

Published December 3, 2025 Meta Platforms has hired Alan Dye, Apple’s longtime head of human interface design, in one of the most significant talent moves in Silicon Valley’s escalating battle over AI‑powered consumer devices. Dye will join Meta as chief design officer on December 31, 2025, overseeing design across hardware, software and AI experiences. Reuters+1 Apple has confirmed the departure and is promoting veteran designer Stephen Lemay to lead its human interface design team, underscoring a generational shift inside the company’s famed design group. Reuters+1 Who Is Alan Dye – and Why He Matters So Much Alan Dye is not a household name, but if
3 December 2025
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Salesforce Stock Jumps as Q3 2026 Earnings Beat and AI Agentforce Fuels Raised 2026 Outlook

Salesforce Stock Jumps as Q3 2026 Earnings Beat and AI Agentforce Fuels Raised 2026 Outlook

Salesforce’s latest earnings report turned a nervy year for CRM investors into a genuine “AI is working” moment on 3 December 2025, as the cloud giant delivered record third‑quarter fiscal 2026 results, raised its full‑year outlook and credited its Agentforce and Data 360 AI platforms for the momentum. Salesforce Investor Relations+1 According to reports from CNBC and Bloomberg, Salesforce’s revenue guidance for the current quarter and fiscal year came in ahead of Wall Street expectations, a sign that customers are finally buying into the company’s AI tools at scale. LinkedIn+2Bloomberg+2 Salesforce Q3 2026 Earnings: By the Numbers For the quarter ended 31
3 December 2025
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Stellantis Stock (STLA) Soars on UBS Upgrade and U.S. Jobs Push: News, Forecasts and Risks on December 3, 2025

Stellantis Stock (STLA) Soars on UBS Upgrade and U.S. Jobs Push: News, Forecasts and Risks on December 3, 2025

Stellantis stock is back on traders’ screens today. On December 3, 2025, shares of Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA) are rallying after a powerful combination of catalysts: a UBS upgrade to “Buy”, fresh details on a major U.S. hiring and investment drive, and a steady stream of regulatory and legal headlines that will shape the automaker’s future. As of the U.S. close, STLA is trading around $11.5 per share, up roughly 4–5% on the day, with a 52‑week range of about $8.39–$14.28. On the Milan exchange, Stellantis is among the top gainers, with the stock jumping around 7–8% to just under
3 December 2025
Mastercard Stock (MA) Today: AI Payments, Analyst Price Targets and 2026 Outlook – December 3, 2025

Mastercard Stock (MA) Today: AI Payments, Analyst Price Targets and 2026 Outlook – December 3, 2025

Published: December 3, 2025 – Information only, not investment advice. Mastercard stock on 3 December 2025: price and market snapshot As of the close on December 3, 2025, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is trading around $553.73 per share, modestly higher on the day and roughly mid‑range in its 52‑week band. Recent filings and price data show: Mastercard also pays a quarterly dividend of $0.76 per share (annualized $3.04, yield close to 0.6%) with a payout ratio under 20%, leaving plenty of room to reinvest in growth while still returning cash to shareholders. MarketBeat Institutional ownership remains extremely high at roughly
3 December 2025
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Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock on December 3, 2025: Near Record Highs After Dividend Hike, $2 Billion ETF Deal and Mixed 2026 Forecasts

Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock on December 3, 2025: Near Record Highs After Dividend Hike, $2 Billion ETF Deal and Mixed 2026 Forecasts

Data and prices in this article are as of the U.S. close on December 3, 2025. 1. Goldman Sachs stock today: price, valuation and performance The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) ended trading on December 3, 2025 around $836–837 per share, near its 52‑week high of $841.28. That gives the Wall Street bank a market capitalization of roughly $260 billion, with a trailing P/E near 17x, forward P/E in the mid‑teens, and dividend yield just under 2%. StockAnalysis+1 Over the past year, Goldman Sachs stock has climbed about 36–40%, far outpacing the broader financial sector and the S&P 500.
3 December 2025
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Amgen (AMGN) Stock Hits New 52‑Week High as Obesity Drug Bets and Analyst Upgrades Fuel 2025 Rally

Amgen (AMGN) Stock Hits New 52‑Week High as Obesity Drug Bets and Analyst Upgrades Fuel 2025 Rally

Published: December 3, 2025 Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN) is closing out 2025 on a powerful upswing. As of the close on December 3, 2025, Amgen shares finished at $345.42, up about 2% on the day, and nudged higher in after-hours trading.StockAnalysis The move pushed the biotech giant to a fresh 52‑week high near $345.95, extending a year-to-date rally of roughly 35%–37% and a one‑year gain of more than 25%.Investing.com+1 Behind the rally is a cluster of catalysts: strong third‑quarter earnings, a deepening obesity drug story around MariTide, aggressive Phase 3 programs, analyst price‑target hikes, and rising institutional ownership. At the
3 December 2025
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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Soars as Copper Rallies but Lawsuits Mount: Latest News and 2026–2027 Outlook (December 3, 2025)

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Soars as Copper Rallies but Lawsuits Mount: Latest News and 2026–2027 Outlook (December 3, 2025)

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or legal advice. FCX Stock Today: Strong Rebound but Still Below Its Highs On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) closed at $44.53, up 3.63% on the day and comfortably ahead of the broader market, which also posted modest gains. Trading volume hit about 22.8 million shares, above the recent 50‑day average of 20.5 million, underscoring renewed investor interest. Despite the rally, FCX still trades roughly 9.3% below its 52‑week high of $49.12 set on July 8. MarketWatch Fundamentally, FCX remains a large-cap, copper‑levered play: recent
3 December 2025
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Procter & Gamble Stock Near Two‑Year Low After CFO Warning – Is PG a Buy for 2026?

Procter & Gamble Stock Near Two‑Year Low After CFO Warning – Is PG a Buy for 2026?

Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE: PG) has slipped back into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. As of December 3, 2025, the consumer‑staples giant’s stock is trading in the mid‑$140s, hovering near its lowest levels in almost two years after a stark warning from its chief financial officer about the health of the U.S. consumer. Investopedia Yet underneath the weak share price, P&G is still generating steady earnings, robust cash flow, and billions in dividends and buybacks—while Wall Street’s 12‑month price targets point to mid‑teens upside from here. StockAnalysis+2MarketBeat+2 This deep dive rounds up the latest PG stock
3 December 2025
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock on December 3, 2025: New U.S. Government Unit, Evercore’s $44 Target and What It Means for Investors

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock on December 3, 2025: New U.S. Government Unit, Evercore’s $44 Target and What It Means for Investors

As of December 3, 2025, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) is again at the center of the quantum-computing story on Wall Street. A new U.S. government-focused business unit, a fresh “Outperform” initiation from Evercore ISI with a $44 price target, and a flurry of valuation debates have turned the stock into one of the most closely watched high‑risk tech names on the market. TS2 Tech+2Quantum Zeitgeist+2 Below is a detailed, SEO-friendly rundown of today’s news, analyst forecasts, fundamentals, bull vs. bear arguments, and what could move QBTS next. This article is informational only and not investment advice. Quick Snapshot: QBTS
3 December 2025
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Western Digital (WDC) Stock in December 2025: AI Storage Leader, ESOP Dilution Jitters and $200 Price Targets Explained

Western Digital (WDC) Stock in December 2025: AI Storage Leader, ESOP Dilution Jitters and $200 Price Targets Explained

Updated: December 3, 2025 – Informational only, not investment advice. Western Digital at a Glance Today Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) has turned into one of 2025’s standout AI infrastructure stocks. After an enormous run earlier in the year, the shares are now trading in the mid‑$150s on December 3, 2025, down a few percent intraday as part of a broader pullback in big tech and AI names. Intraday data from ChartMill shows WDC around $155, off roughly 3–4% with a noticeable “gap down” open. ChartMill Different data providers put Western Digital’s year‑to‑date gain anywhere between roughly 160% and almost
3 December 2025
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Eaton Corporation (ETN) Stock Outlook Today: AI Data Centers, Boyd Thermal Deal and 2026 Growth Prospects (3 December 2025)

Eaton Corporation (ETN) Stock Outlook Today: AI Data Centers, Boyd Thermal Deal and 2026 Growth Prospects (3 December 2025)

Eaton Corporation plc (NYSE: ETN) has become one of the most closely watched industrial names in the AI infrastructure boom. As of December 3, 2025, the stock is trading in the mid‑$330s, roughly 17% below its late‑July 52‑week high near $400 after a sharp pullback following earnings and a wave of macro jitters.MarketWatch+1 Yet behind the recent volatility sits a company reporting record results, leaning hard into AI‑driven data centers and grid modernization, and preparing for a major $9.5 billion acquisition that could reshape its role in the cooling side of the data‑center stack.Eaton+1 Below is a deep dive into
3 December 2025
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Coca-Cola (KO) Stock on December 3, 2025: Dividend King Faces Lawsuits, Tariffs and M&A Pause as Wall Street Sees Double‑Digit Upside

Coca-Cola (KO) Stock on December 3, 2025: Dividend King Faces Lawsuits, Tariffs and M&A Pause as Wall Street Sees Double‑Digit Upside

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) ended trading on December 3, 2025 at $70.81 per share, up 0.2% on the day. That price values the beverage giant at around $304.6 billion in market capitalization and leaves the stock below its 52‑week high of $74.38, with a low‑volatility beta of 0.40 that keeps it firmly in “defensive staple” territory. StockAnalysis+1 At the same time, Coca-Cola remains a Dividend King with 63 consecutive years of payout increases and a forward dividend yield near 2.9%, even as fresh headlines on lawsuits, tariffs, bolt‑on M&A and tax disputes complicate the investment story. StockAnalysis+1 Below is
3 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (PFE) Today – Price, Metsera Obesity Bet, RSV Vaccine Tailwinds and 2026 Forecast (3 December 2025)

Pfizer Stock (PFE) Today – Price, Metsera Obesity Bet, RSV Vaccine Tailwinds and 2026 Forecast (3 December 2025)

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) remains one of the most closely watched healthcare stocks as of December 3, 2025. The share price is still stuck near post‑COVID lows, but a new $10 billion obesity‑drug acquisition, expanding RSV vaccine markets and a hefty dividend yield around 6.5–7% are reshaping the narrative around the stock. Pfizer+2Pfizer+2 Below is a deep dive into where Pfizer stock stands today, which headlines are moving it, and how Wall Street currently values PFE for 2026 and beyond. 1. Pfizer stock today: price, trading range and valuation As of late trading on December 3, 2025, Pfizer shares are
3 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Outlook: 10 Things to Know Before the STI Opens on Thursday, 4 December 2025

Singapore Stock Market Outlook: 10 Things to Know Before the STI Opens on Thursday, 4 December 2025

As Singapore investors wake up for Thursday’s session on 4 December 2025, the Straits Times Index (STI) is coming off a six‑day winning streak, Wall Street has closed higher again, and a rare blockbuster tech‑healthcare IPO has just lit up the SGX board. Here’s a comprehensive look at what’s driving sentiment and which themes may matter when the opening bell rings. 1. STI closes at six‑day high ahead of Thursday’s open Singapore’s benchmark STI finished Wednesday, 3 December, up 16.56 points, or almost 0.4%, at 4,554.52, marking its sixth consecutive gain. The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index also rose by
3 December 2025
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New Zealand Stock Market Outlook for 4 December 2025: 10 Things to Know Before the NZX Opens

New Zealand Stock Market Outlook for 4 December 2025: 10 Things to Know Before the NZX Opens

The New Zealand sharemarket heads into Thursday’s open on the back of a two‑day rally, a fresh Fonterra update, and growing optimism that global central banks are done with aggressive tightening. Here’s a detailed look at what’s likely to shape trading on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Quick snapshot before the bell Below, we unpack the moving parts. 1. How the NZX closed on Wednesday Wednesday’s session on 3 December 2025 set a constructive tone: Key movers: In short, the market is entering Thursday with positive momentum, powered by heavyweights and yield names rather than speculative microcaps. 2. Overnight global leads:
3 December 2025
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China Stock Market Opening Preview for 4 December 2025: PMIs, Property Pain and a Stronger Yuan Set the Tone

China Stock Market Opening Preview for 4 December 2025: PMIs, Property Pain and a Stronger Yuan Set the Tone

Chinese equities head into Thursday’s open with investors juggling a familiar mix of forces: slowing domestic data, persistent property stress, a stronger yuan – and a surprisingly upbeat global backdrop led by Wall Street’s latest push toward record highs. Here’s a detailed look at what happened on Wednesday 3 December 2025, and the 10 key things traders will be watching before the mainland market bell rings on 4 December 2025. How China and Hong Kong Markets Closed on 3 December Mainland benchmarks slipped on Wednesday as weak services data and renewed worries over developers weighed on sentiment: In Hong Kong,
3 December 2025
Tokyo Stock Market Outlook for December 4, 2025: What to Know Before the Nikkei 225 Opens as BoJ Hike Bets Grow

Tokyo Stock Market Outlook for December 4, 2025: What to Know Before the Nikkei 225 Opens as BoJ Hike Bets Grow

Japan heads into Thursday’s Tokyo Stock Exchange session with risk appetite recovering, the yen strengthening, and bond yields at multi‑year highs – a tricky mix for the Nikkei 225 right as investors eye a potential Bank of Japan rate hike later this month. The Economic Times+2Reuters+2 Key points before the Tokyo open (Thursday, 4 December 2025) Below is a deeper dive into the main drivers that could shape Thursday’s session in Tokyo. 1. How Tokyo closed on December 3 – and why it matters for the open After a bruising start to the week driven by BoJ shock, Tokyo’s equity
3 December 2025
Synopsys (SNPS) Stock on December 3, 2025: Nvidia’s $2 Billion Bet, Class‑Action Lawsuits and New Analyst Forecasts

Synopsys (SNPS) Stock on December 3, 2025: Nvidia’s $2 Billion Bet, Class‑Action Lawsuits and New Analyst Forecasts

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) is back in the market spotlight after a volatile few months. On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the stock extended a sharp rebound driven by Nvidia’s $2 billion strategic investment, even as fresh class‑action lawsuits and mixed analyst messages kept risks firmly on the radar. As of the U.S. close on December 3, Synopsys shares were trading around the mid‑$460s, up roughly 4% on the day and about 20% above their early‑November lows, but still well below the 52‑week high near $652 reached before the September earnings shock.StockAnalysis+1 Below is a detailed look at what changed on
3 December 2025
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Indian Stock Market Today: 10 Things to Know Before Nifty & Sensex Open on December 4, 2025

Indian Stock Market Today: 10 Things to Know Before Nifty & Sensex Open on December 4, 2025

India heads into Thursday’s session (4 December 2025) with equities still hovering near record highs, a currency at historic lows, and a big RBI policy decision just a day away. Here’s a comprehensive pre‑market playbook based on news, data and broker commentary from 3–4 December. Quick snapshot before the opening bell 1. How Dalal Street closed on December 3 Wednesday’s session was another exercise in consolidation near peak territory: Both indices slipped during the day, with Nifty briefly losing the 25,900 zone before last‑hour buying pulled it back. Midcaps and smallcaps underperformed, with broader indices down around 0.7–1%, reflecting profit‑taking
3 December 2025
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Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

7 February 2026
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.7% to 8,048.6 on Friday, with Nvidia up 7.87% and AMD rising 8.28%. The surge followed new forecasts showing global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026. Amazon expects a 50% increase in capital spending this year, fueling demand for chips. The Dow Jones crossed 50,000, helped by gains in chipmakers.
Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
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