Today: 18 June 2026

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock: What’s Driving the Move, Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock: What’s Driving the Move, Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Rigetti Computing shares fell 8.6% to $22.38 Friday, trading over 28 million shares as major indexes stayed nearly flat in thin, post-holiday action. The drop followed recent $5.7 million purchase orders for two Novera quantum systems, with deliveries set for early 2026. Investors remain focused on volatility and valuation challenges in quantum stocks.
27 December 2025
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Salesforce (CRM) Stock News Today: Agentforce AI Momentum, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Salesforce (CRM) Stock News Today: Agentforce AI Momentum, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Salesforce shares closed near $266 Friday as U.S. equities hovered at record highs in a thin, post-holiday session. The company recently raised its fiscal 2026 guidance, citing strong demand for AI products and reporting Q3 revenue of about $10.3 billion. Trading resumes Monday at 9:30 a.m. ET. Analyst 12-month price targets for CRM average $326.68.
27 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock News: Stablecoin Push, Share Offering Fallout, and Analyst Forecasts Before Markets Reopen

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock News: Stablecoin Push, Share Offering Fallout, and Analyst Forecasts Before Markets Reopen

SoFi shares closed at $27.07 on Friday, down 1.6%, after a session with about 24.7 million shares traded. The drop follows a $1.5 billion equity raise and comes as investors weigh expansion efforts against dilution concerns. U.S. markets were quiet post-Christmas, with indexes near record highs and thin trading. SoFi’s year-to-date gain remains in the mid- to high-70% range.
27 December 2025
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Merck (MRK) Stock Update: FDA Fast-Track Vouchers, TrumpRx Pricing Deal, and Analyst Targets as Wall Street Heads Into New Year Week

Merck (MRK) Stock Update: FDA Fast-Track Vouchers, TrumpRx Pricing Deal, and Analyst Targets as Wall Street Heads Into New Year Week

Merck shares closed at $106.78 Friday in New York, trading between $106.03 and $107.05 amid thin holiday liquidity. The company was named in a White House deal to cut U.S. drug prices through TrumpRx, offering discounts on drugs including JANUVIA. The S&P 500 ended near 6,929.94, with broader markets muted in post-Christmas trading.
27 December 2025
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Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Update: Latest Price, News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Update: Latest Price, News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Procter & Gamble shares closed at $144.74 in New York on Friday, up 0.17% in light post-Christmas trading, with volume near 4.7 million shares. The company’s CFO recently warned of a “nervous and cautious” consumer, echoing weak U.S. sentiment data. P&G has paid a dividend for 135 years and raised it for 69 straight years. The stock’s 52-week range stands at about $138.14 to $179.99.
27 December 2025
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PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) Update: Elliott Pressure, 2026 Outlook, Dividend Tailwinds—and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) Update: Elliott Pressure, 2026 Outlook, Dividend Tailwinds—and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

PepsiCo shares closed near $143.78 Friday as U.S. markets shut for the weekend. Investors are watching management’s push for sharper execution in North America, a preliminary 2026 outlook, and a new class action alleging price inflation with Walmart. Activist investor Elliott’s $4 billion stake has prompted cost cuts and a supply chain review. PepsiCo also raised its quarterly dividend.
27 December 2025
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Visa Stock (NYSE: V) Weekend Outlook: Shares Hold Near $355 as Holiday Spending, Legal Headwinds, and 2026 Growth Drivers Take Center Stage

Visa Stock (NYSE: V) Weekend Outlook: Shares Hold Near $355 as Holiday Spending, Legal Headwinds, and 2026 Growth Drivers Take Center Stage

Visa shares closed at $355.00 Friday, down 0.04% in a quiet, post-holiday session with about 2 million shares traded. U.S. holiday retail sales rose roughly 4% in 2025, while Visa’s own data showed a 4.2% spending increase from Nov. 1 to Dec. 21. Investors remain focused on upcoming legal and regulatory developments affecting card fees and competition.
27 December 2025
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Income Tax Refund Status 2025: How to Check ITR Refund, Handle CBDT “NUDGE” SMS/Email, and Use New Rectification Feature Before Dec 31

Income Tax Refund Status 2025: How to Check ITR Refund, Handle CBDT “NUDGE” SMS/Email, and Use New Rectification Feature Before Dec 31

The Central Board of Direct Taxes said on December 23, 2025, that many income tax refunds are delayed due to ineligible deduction and exemption claims flagged by risk analytics. Taxpayers are receiving SMS and email alerts urging them to review returns before the December 31 deadline. Refunds may be held for weeks or months if mismatches or bogus claims are detected.
27 December 2025
Coupang Stock (CPNG) Jumps After Cybersecurity Update: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Coupang Stock (CPNG) Jumps After Cybersecurity Update: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Coupang shares rose about 9% Friday after the company detailed a cybersecurity breach at its Korean unit, saying a former employee accessed 33 million accounts but retained limited data from only around 3,000. No payment or login data was compromised. Coupang finished the session at $24.27. Korean regulators have launched investigations; the company warned of possible higher costs and revenue impact.
27 December 2025
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GE Vernova (GEV) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Should Watch Before the Next NYSE Session

GE Vernova (GEV) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Should Watch Before the Next NYSE Session

GE Vernova shares last traded near $663.46, down 0.56% from the previous close, as investors weigh the durability of AI-driven electricity demand. The company’s December guidance reset, dividend increase, and buyback expansion have kept it in focus. Markets remain closed until Monday, with recent volatility tied to shifting expectations for AI data center power needs and new contract wins.
27 December 2025
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WBD Stock Update: Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Hover Near $29 as Netflix Deal, Paramount Bid, and Antitrust Risk Shape the Trade

WBD Stock Update: Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Hover Near $29 as Netflix Deal, Paramount Bid, and Antitrust Risk Shape the Trade

Warner Bros. Discovery closed Friday at $28.80, above the $27.75-per-share value in its $72 billion studios and streaming sale to Netflix. Paramount Skydance is pursuing a hostile $30-per-share takeover bid, backed by Larry Ellison, which WBD’s board rejected. The deals face regulatory review and depend on WBD’s planned corporate split. Trading remains volatile as investors weigh competing offers and deal risks.
27 December 2025
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Freeport-McMoRan Stock (NYSE: FCX) Surges With Copper Near Records—Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Freeport-McMoRan Stock (NYSE: FCX) Surges With Copper Near Records—Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) closed Friday near $53.04, boosted by copper’s rally to record highs on COMEX amid tight supplies and strong demand. The stock remains in focus after a September mud-rush incident at its Grasberg mine in Indonesia halted operations, with management warning that a full restart could take time. U.S. markets were closed as of 9:41 p.m. ET.
27 December 2025
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Cisco Stock (CSCO) Outlook: AI Networking Tailwinds, Splunk Security Strategy, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Market Open

Cisco Stock (CSCO) Outlook: AI Networking Tailwinds, Splunk Security Strategy, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Market Open

Cisco Systems closed Friday at $78.16 after a quiet post-Christmas session, trading between $77.51 and $78.28. U.S. indexes ended slightly lower on thin volume, with the S&P 500 near record highs. Cisco’s Q1 2026 revenue rose 8% to $14.9 billion, driven by demand for AI infrastructure and security platforms. Investors await Fed minutes and potential AI headlines as trading resumes Monday.
27 December 2025
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IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Trading Session

IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Trading Session

IREN shares closed at $40.30 Friday, down 4% after a volatile session, as traders weighed its $9.7 billion AI cloud contract with Microsoft and recent financing moves. The Microsoft deal, announced Nov. 3, gives Microsoft access to Nvidia GPUs via IREN and can be canceled if delivery deadlines are missed. Bitcoin traded near $87,383, down 2%, adding to uncertainty for miner-linked stocks.
27 December 2025
ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News & Forecast: Armis Cybersecurity Deal, Analyst Moves, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Session

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News & Forecast: Armis Cybersecurity Deal, Analyst Moves, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Session

ServiceNow shares closed at $153.88, up 0.85% Friday, as U.S. markets ended a quiet post-holiday session. The company announced a $7.75 billion cash deal to acquire cybersecurity firm Armis, with closing expected in late 2026. The S&P 500 finished at 6,929.94, near record highs, in thin trading. Investors remain focused on ServiceNow’s AI and cybersecurity strategy amid valuation and deal risk concerns.
27 December 2025
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IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM) After the Close: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM) After the Close: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

IBM shares closed Friday at $305.09, edging higher in thin post-holiday trading as U.S. indexes slipped. Investors remain focused on IBM’s $11 billion all-cash deal to acquire Confluent, announced this week. The company’s hybrid cloud and AI strategy continues to drive debate over its valuation heading into the year’s final sessions.
27 December 2025
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Goldman Sachs Stock (GS) Outlook: Year-End Rally, M&A Momentum, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Goldman Sachs Stock (GS) Outlook: Year-End Rally, M&A Momentum, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Goldman Sachs shares closed at about $907, down 0.4% in late trading Friday, as U.S. markets ended a light-volume post-Christmas session. The bank is riding a rebound in dealmaking and equity underwriting, with CFO Denis Coleman calling 2025 the second-biggest year for announced M&A. Investors await January earnings and watch for further catalysts in early 2026.
27 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • CRH plc Launches August 21st Options With YieldBoost Opportunities
    June 18, 2026, 11:07 AM EDT. CRH plc (CRH) investors gained access to August 21st options today with notable contracts identified by Stock Options Channel's YieldBoost formula. A $110 put option bid at $3.70 offers a potential effective share cost of $106.30, about 2% below the current $112.25 stock price. The 60% chance of this put expiring worthless could yield a 3.36% return over the contract term, annualizing to 19.18%. On the call side, a $115 strike call bid at $4.50 permits a covered call strategy, potentially delivering a 6.46% total return if shares are called away. This strike price sits roughly 2% above current trading levels. Traders must weigh upside limits against income potential, using CRH's trailing 12-month trading history and fundamentals to guide decisions.

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