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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Slumps in Midday Trading: 800G AI Data-Center Momentum, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks Ahead

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Slumps in Midday Trading: 800G AI Data-Center Momentum, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks Ahead

As of 12:16 p.m. ET in New York on Friday, December 26, 2025, U.S. markets are in the middle of the trading session. In that context, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) is having a very “AAOI day”: big move, big volume, big opinions. Around midday, AAOI shares traded near $37.75, down roughly $3.25 (about 7.9%) on the day, after opening around $41.00 and touching an intraday low near $37.65. Meanwhile, broader U.S. benchmarks look comparatively calm—SPY was modestly lower and QQQ was near flat around the same time—setting up a classic “market quiet, single stock loud” tape. So what’s driving
26 December 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Today: Price, News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Into 2026

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Today: Price, News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Into 2026

New York, Dec. 26, 2025 (12:39 p.m. ET) — U.S. markets are open and trading in a thin, post-Christmas session, with major indexes hovering near record levels as investors weigh year-end positioning, rate-cut expectations, and whether 2026 becomes a “prove-it” year for AI-driven earnings growth. Reuters Against that backdrop, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) is changing hands around $487, modestly lower on the day, with an intraday range roughly $486–$488. Microsoft remains one of the market’s most influential bellwethers, carrying a market capitalization of about $3.85 trillion and trading at roughly 36.7x trailing earnings (based on the latest quoted metrics). Below
26 December 2025
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Applied Digital (APLD) Stock Today: Price Update, Macquarie Financing, Hyperscaler Leases, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Applied Digital (APLD) Stock Today: Price Update, Macquarie Financing, Hyperscaler Leases, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

As of 12:47 p.m. ET in New York on Friday, December 26, 2025, Applied Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: APLD) is trading around $24.41, down roughly 5% on the session, after swinging between about $24.05 and $26.01 with holiday-thinned liquidity and active intraday volume. That “thin liquidity” point matters today because the broader market setup is unusually quiet—but not necessarily calm. U.S. stocks are hovering near record levels in a “bridge” session between Christmas and the weekend, with many institutional desks effectively in end-of-year mode. Charles Schwab’s market update warned that light volume can exaggerate moves, even when headlines are sparse. Schwab
26 December 2025
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Meta (META) Stock Today: Holiday-Quiet Trading, AI Spending Questions, and Fresh Wall Street Targets for 2026

Meta (META) Stock Today: Holiday-Quiet Trading, AI Spending Questions, and Fresh Wall Street Targets for 2026

NEW YORK — Friday, December 26, 2025 (12:36 p.m. ET): Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) shares are trading around $662.87, down about 0.7% on the day in a thin, post-Christmas session. The stock has traded roughly between $662.87 and $668.70 so far, with a market capitalization near $1.85 trillion and a trailing P/E around 31.5, based on current market data. With U.S. markets open right now (regular trading hours are 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET), META is moving alongside a market that’s hovering near record territory—while investors keep a close eye on one Meta storyline in particular: how aggressively it spends
26 December 2025
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Warby Parker (WRBY) Stock Slides Nearly 6% in Thin Post‑Christmas Trading: Google AI Glasses Catalyst, Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Price Targets

Warby Parker (WRBY) Stock Slides Nearly 6% in Thin Post‑Christmas Trading: Google AI Glasses Catalyst, Earnings Outlook, and Analyst Price Targets

New York time check: It’s 12:39 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025. Warby Parker Inc. (NYSE: WRBY) is having a rough ride in an otherwise calm, holiday-thinned market. As of early afternoon in New York, WRBY shares are trading around $24.79, down about $1.54 (roughly -5.8%) on the day, after opening near $26.06 and swinging between $26.51 (high) and $24.57 (low). Volume is elevated for a holiday session but still “thin” versus typical activity—exactly the kind of tape where moves can look louder than the underlying news flow. The market backdrop: record-adjacent indexes, low liquidity, and the Santa Claus
26 December 2025
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Apple Stock Today: AAPL trades near $274 as China iPhone data, Apple Watch ruling, and new Wall Street targets shape the 2026 outlook

Apple Stock Today: AAPL trades near $274 as China iPhone data, Apple Watch ruling, and new Wall Street targets shape the 2026 outlook

New York (Friday, December 26, 2025 — 12:36 p.m. ET): U.S. markets are open for a full session today despite the post‑Christmas lull, and trading conditions are notably thin. Reuters Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is modestly higher midday, helped by fresh China smartphone shipment data and a court development tied to the Apple Watch. Around midday in New York, AAPL last traded around $274.50, up about 0.25% on the day, with an intraday range roughly $273.11–$275.35. Apple stock price check: where AAPL is trading right now As of the latest available mid‑session print, Apple shares were: Apple’s market capitalization remains
26 December 2025
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TMC Stock (NASDAQ: TMC) Slides in Midday Trading as NOAA Opens Public Comment on Deep‑Seabed Mining License Applications

TMC Stock (NASDAQ: TMC) Slides in Midday Trading as NOAA Opens Public Comment on Deep‑Seabed Mining License Applications

NEW YORK — Friday, December 26, 2025 (12:17 p.m. ET). Shares of TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ: TMC) were sharply lower around midday Friday, swinging with the kind of volatility investors have come to expect from a stock whose fate is tied as much to regulators and geopolitics as it is to nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese. As of the latest available quote (about 12:01 p.m. ET), TMC traded around $6.78, down roughly $0.84 from the prior close of $7.62 (about -11%), after opening near $7.66. Intraday trading ranged from roughly $6.76 to $7.76, with volume around 6.2 million
26 December 2025
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AMD Stock (NASDAQ: AMD) Today: China AI-Chip Catalyst, OpenAI Deal, and Analyst Price Targets as Wall Street Trades Dec. 26

AMD Stock (NASDAQ: AMD) Today: China AI-Chip Catalyst, OpenAI Deal, and Analyst Price Targets as Wall Street Trades Dec. 26

New York — Friday, December 26, 2025, 12:05 p.m. ET. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) is trading in a typically thinner, post-Christmas U.S. session as investors look to year-end positioning and the “Santa Claus rally” window. On the tape around midday in New York, AMD shares are modestly higher at about $215.68, up roughly 0.3% on the day, after trading between $213.06 and $216.75. While broad market moves matter for high-beta semiconductor names, today’s AMD narrative is unusually headline-driven: investors are balancing (1) new momentum in AMD’s AI roadmap and mega-deal pipeline, (2) renewed focus on China-compliant accelerators (MI308)
26 December 2025
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Palantir Stock (PLTR) Today: Price Moves, Navy ShipOS Catalyst, Nvidia Partnership, and What Investors Are Watching Into Year‑End

Palantir Stock (PLTR) Today: Price Moves, Navy ShipOS Catalyst, Nvidia Partnership, and What Investors Are Watching Into Year‑End

New York time check: It is 11:52 a.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025—and U.S. markets are open in a typically thin post‑holiday session. Palantir Technologies (ticker: PLTR) is once again in the spotlight as investors weigh two big narratives that have defined the stock’s outsized 2025 run: (1) accelerating demand for Palantir’s AI-enabled software platforms and (2) a rising list of government and critical‑infrastructure programs where Palantir is embedded in operational workflows. As of late morning trading, PLTR is around $191, down about 1%–1.5% on the day, after moving between roughly $189 and $196. MarketBeat Meanwhile, the broader tape
26 December 2025
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Regencell Bioscience (RGC) Stock Drops in Thin Post‑Christmas Trading as DOJ Probe and “Going Concern” Warning Keep Risk Front and Center

Regencell Bioscience (RGC) Stock Drops in Thin Post‑Christmas Trading as DOJ Probe and “Going Concern” Warning Keep Risk Front and Center

New York time check: It is Friday, December 26, 2025, 12:17 p.m. ET in New York. While the broader U.S. market is mostly drifting near record territory in subdued post‑holiday volume, Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: RGC) is doing what it’s become famous for in 2025: moving a lot, on not much liquidity. AP News As of the most recently available intraday quote in late morning trading, RGC was around $21.28, down roughly 13.5% on the day, with a wide intraday range (roughly $20.71–$24.47) and relatively light volume—conditions that can exaggerate price swings in either direction. What’s happening with RGC
26 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Today: Groq Deal, China H200 Exports, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Into the Close

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Today: Groq Deal, China H200 Exports, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Into the Close

New York — Friday, December 26, 2025 (11:50 a.m. ET). U.S. stocks are trading in a typically quiet, post‑Christmas session as investors try to extend the traditional year‑end “Santa Claus rally,” with major indexes hovering near record territory in thin volume. Reuters Against that backdrop, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is outperforming many large-cap tech peers late this morning. As of the latest trade (11:39 a.m. ET), NVDA was at about $191.26, up roughly 1.4% on the day, after opening near $189.89 and trading in a tight range between roughly $189.50 and $192.28. Why NVIDIA stock is moving: a headline “deal,”
26 December 2025
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Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Holds Above $350 as Santa Rally Lifts Wall Street — AI Margins and VMware Risks Stay in Focus

Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Holds Above $350 as Santa Rally Lifts Wall Street — AI Margins and VMware Risks Stay in Focus

NEW YORK — It’s 11:51 a.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025, and U.S. markets are open for a full post‑Christmas trading session. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is trading modestly higher in a market that’s flirting with fresh highs into year‑end. In thin holiday volume, the stock’s moves are being interpreted through two big lenses: (1) Broadcom’s surging AI semiconductor demand and massive backlog, and (2) investor scrutiny of profitability, especially after management flagged gross‑margin pressure tied to a richer mix of custom AI hardware. Reuters Broadcom stock price today (AVGO): where shares trade right now As of late morning
26 December 2025
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Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

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Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

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PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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