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IonQ Stock (IONQ) Slides to $46 After 7.7% Drop: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Next

IonQ Stock (IONQ) Slides to $46 After 7.7% Drop: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Next

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 7:14 a.m. ET — U.S. stock market closed (weekend) IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with momentum—and volatility—still defining the trade. Shares finished Friday’s session at about $46, down roughly 7.7% on the day after opening near $49.6 and dipping into the mid-$45 range, according to end-of-day data from the company’s investor site and market quotes. IonQ Investors The drop came during a light-volume, post-Christmas session for the broader market. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq ended Friday only slightly lower as investors continued to digest a strong late-December run
27 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Drops After BlueBird 6 Reaches Orbit: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Drops After BlueBird 6 Reaches Orbit: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 7:09 a.m. ET — Market closed AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) heads into the weekend after another high-volatility stretch that’s quickly becoming the stock’s signature. Shares finished Friday at $71.95, down 7.82%, after trading between $71.03 and $77.40 on roughly 19.3 million shares—well above recent average volume. StockAnalysis+2Benzinga+2 The drop came during a quiet, post-Christmas session for U.S. equities, with major indexes barely moving in thin year-end trading. Reuters+1 But ASTS didn’t get the memo about “quiet.” The stock has been whipsawing as investors weigh a very real milestone—BlueBird 6 is now in orbit—against very
27 December 2025
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D-Wave Quantum Stock (NYSE: QBTS) Heads Into the Weekend After an 8% Slide — Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday

D-Wave Quantum Stock (NYSE: QBTS) Heads Into the Weekend After an 8% Slide — Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 7:05 a.m. ET — Market closed (weekend) D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) is closing out a volatile holiday week with investors digesting a sharp Friday pullback — and with the New York Stock Exchange closed for the weekend, the next real test for sentiment arrives when trading resumes Monday. As of the latest available trade, QBTS last changed hands at $25.29, down $2.24 (about 8.1%) from the prior close, after ranging between $24.775 and $27.79 on the day and posting volume of roughly 33.6 million shares.MarketWatch data showed after-hours trading near $25.18 late Friday, suggesting
27 December 2025
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Warby Parker Stock (WRBY) Drops to $24.18 After Holiday-Thin Trade—Analyst Targets, AI Glasses Catalyst, and What to Watch Monday

Warby Parker Stock (WRBY) Drops to $24.18 After Holiday-Thin Trade—Analyst Targets, AI Glasses Catalyst, and What to Watch Monday

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 7:01 a.m. ET — Market closed Warby Parker Inc. (NYSE: WRBY) heads into the weekend after a sharp Friday slide that stood out in an otherwise sleepy, post-Christmas session for U.S. equities. Shares finished the last regular session at $24.18, down $2.16 (-8.2%), after trading between $26.51 and $24.16 on volume of about 3.88 million shares, according to consolidated market data. With U.S. stock exchanges closed Saturday, investors now shift focus to what could move Warby Parker stock when trading resumes Monday—especially as year-end positioning, low liquidity, and a packed macro calendar can amplify moves
27 December 2025
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Avelo Airlines Launches Wilmington-to-Punta Cana Flights, Giving ILM Its First International Route as Dominican Republic Tourism Surges

Avelo Airlines Launches Wilmington-to-Punta Cana Flights, Giving ILM Its First International Route as Dominican Republic Tourism Surges

Wilmington, North Carolina, now has something it has never had before: scheduled, commercial international air service. Ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has launched nonstop flights from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ)—a milestone route that airport officials say is both a symbolic “first” and a practical test of how much international demand exists in coastal North Carolina. PR Newswire+2AirlineGeeks.com+2 The timing is hard to ignore. AAA forecasts a record 122.4 million Americans will travel 50+ miles during the year-end holiday travel period (Dec. 20–Jan. 1), and Punta Cana ranks among the top international destinations in AAA’s booking
27 December 2025
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Coinbase Data Breach Investigation Update: Former Support Agent Arrested in India, CEO Brian Armstrong Says

Coinbase Data Breach Investigation Update: Former Support Agent Arrested in India, CEO Brian Armstrong Says

A former Coinbase customer service agent has been arrested in India in what the company describes as the latest breakthrough tied to a major security incident that shook the U.S.-based crypto exchange earlier this year. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the arrest publicly, thanking Hyderabad Police and reiterating what he called a “zero tolerance” stance for insider misconduct. Investing.com+2The Financial Express+2 The arrest is significant because the breach Coinbase disclosed in May 2025 wasn’t driven by a traditional “hack” of user wallets or private keys. Instead, Coinbase said cybercriminals bribed a small group of overseas support personnel to access sensitive
27 December 2025
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Optional Joint Taxation for Married Couples in India: ICAI’s Budget 2026 Proposal Explained—Benefits, Risks, and What Could Change

Optional Joint Taxation for Married Couples in India: ICAI’s Budget 2026 Proposal Explained—Benefits, Risks, and What Could Change

As conversations around Union Budget 2026-27 gather momentum, one proposal keeps resurfacing in tax circles and middle-class dinner-table debates: allowing married couples to file a joint income-tax return in India—optionally. The idea, recommended by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) as part of its pre-Budget submissions, is being positioned as a potential “game changer” for households where one spouse is the primary earner. The Times of India+2The New Indian Express+2 But what does “optional joint taxation” actually mean in practice? Who could benefit, who might not—and what would the government need to redesign in India’s tax and compliance
27 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Update: Weekend Snapshot After Friday Slide, Space Force Contract Tailwinds, and Fresh Wall Street Targets

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Update: Weekend Snapshot After Friday Slide, Space Force Contract Tailwinds, and Fresh Wall Street Targets

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 6:42 a.m. ET — Market closed Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) heads into the weekend with investors debating a familiar, high-voltage question: was Friday’s drop a meaningful shift in momentum—or a year-end breather after a historic run fueled by U.S. defense wins and accelerating launch cadence? In the last regular session (Friday, Dec. 26), Rocket Lab shares closed at $70.65, down 8.46%, after swinging through a wide intraday range (roughly $70.39 to $76.99) on volume of about 23.16 million shares. In after-hours trading, the stock was indicated around $70.28. Investing.com+1 Because it’s Saturday, U.S. stock
27 December 2025
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Rigetti Computing Stock (RGTI) Weekend Update: Quantum Name Slides Friday as Analysts Weigh Roadmap, Valuation, and “Holiday Gap” Volatility

Rigetti Computing Stock (RGTI) Weekend Update: Quantum Name Slides Friday as Analysts Weigh Roadmap, Valuation, and “Holiday Gap” Volatility

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 6:41 a.m. ET — Market Closed (NYSE/Nasdaq; weekend) Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGTI) is heading into the next U.S. trading session after a sharp Friday pullback that underscored why quantum-computing “pure plays” can trade like rockets on the way up—and like trapdoors on the way down. RGTI finished Friday, Dec. 26 at $22.38, down $2.13 (-8.69%), after trading in a $22.33–$24.37 range. In late trading, shares were indicated slightly higher at $22.44 (+0.27%) as of 7:59 p.m. ET. MarketBeat+1 With U.S. markets closed Saturday, investors now shift from reacting to minute-by-minute price swings to a
27 December 2025
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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Slides Into the Weekend After Sharp Drop: What Drove the Move, Fresh Analysis, and What to Watch Monday

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Slides Into the Weekend After Sharp Drop: What Drove the Move, Fresh Analysis, and What to Watch Monday

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 6:40 a.m. ET — Market closed Nasdaq Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) heads into the weekend with investors digesting a sharp Friday decline that stood out even in a quiet, post-holiday tape. AAOI finished the Dec. 26 session at $37.17, down about 9.3%, with extended-hours pricing around $37.02 as of 7:59 p.m. ET. MarketBeat The broader market context matters: U.S. stocks ended Friday’s low-volume session nearly unchanged, snapping a short rally as traders took profits and “caught their breath” after the holiday, according to Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, quoted by Reuters.
27 December 2025
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TMC Stock (NASDAQ: TMC) Heads Into the Weekend After Sharp Drop: NOAA Deep-Sea Mining Timeline, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

TMC Stock (NASDAQ: TMC) Heads Into the Weekend After Sharp Drop: NOAA Deep-Sea Mining Timeline, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 6:40 a.m. ET — Market closed (Weekend) TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ: TMC) is heading into the weekend spotlight after a steep Friday pullback in a market that’s otherwise finishing the year near record territory. Shares of TMC ended the last regular session (Friday, Dec. 26) at $6.82, down 10.5% on the day, after swinging between roughly $6.61 and $7.68. Trading volume ran about 11.5 million shares, well above what investors typically see in calm tape. After the close, the stock tickled higher in extended trading to around $6.90 (prices can vary by venue).
27 December 2025
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Firefly Aerospace Stock (NASDAQ: FLY) Slides After Class-Action Headlines; What Investors Need to Know Before Monday’s Open

Firefly Aerospace Stock (NASDAQ: FLY) Slides After Class-Action Headlines; What Investors Need to Know Before Monday’s Open

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 6:40 a.m. ET — Market Closed Firefly Aerospace Inc. (NASDAQ: FLY) heads into the weekend under a fresh cloud of legal headlines after a sharp Friday selloff that outpaced the broader market’s modest post-holiday drift. Shares last closed at $23.34, down about 13.7% on the day, after swinging between $23.05 and $27.15. Firefly’s 52-week range now spans $16.00 to $73.80, underscoring the volatility that has followed the company since its 2025 IPO. Investing.com lists Firefly’s market capitalization at roughly $3.72 billion as of Saturday. Investing.com While U.S. stock markets are closed for the weekend, the
27 December 2025
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Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

7 February 2026
BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
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