Microsoft Stock (MSFT) News Today: CEO Steps In on Copilot, AI Spending Scrutiny, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts in a Holiday-Thin Session

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) News Today: CEO Steps In on Copilot, AI Spending Scrutiny, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts in a Holiday-Thin Session

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) is trading in a holiday-shortened U.S. session on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, a backdrop that typically brings thin liquidity and can exaggerate day-to-day moves in mega-cap tech. U.S. equities are scheduled to close early at 1:00 p.m. ET for Christmas Eve, with markets closed on Christmas Day. New York Stock Exchange+2Reuters+2 As of the latest available quote on Dec. 24, MSFT traded around $486.85, with a modest intraday range and very light volume early in the session—typical of the day’s “risk-off / low participation” tape. But today’s low-volume setup is not the real story. The bigger
Apple Stock (AAPL) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for December 24, 2025: AI “Siri 2.0” Catalyst, App Store Regulation, and What’s Next in 2026

Apple Stock (AAPL) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for December 24, 2025: AI “Siri 2.0” Catalyst, App Store Regulation, and What’s Next in 2026

Apple Inc. stock (NASDAQ: AAPL) is trading through a holiday-thinned session on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, with U.S. equities markets closing early at 1:00 p.m. ET for Christmas Eve. New York Stock Exchange+1 In early trading, AAPL hovered around $272 with light volume—typical for a shortened session and the final stretch of year-end positioning. What makes Apple stock especially interesting heading into 2026 is that the near-term story isn’t just “iPhone and Services” anymore. It’s turning into a three-way tug-of-war between: Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready roundup of the most relevant Apple stock headlines, forecasts, and analyst takes investors are
Ambev Stock (ABEV) News and Forecasts: Dividend & Interest Payouts, Buyback Plans, and Analyst Targets as of Dec. 24, 2025

Ambev Stock (ABEV) News and Forecasts: Dividend & Interest Payouts, Buyback Plans, and Analyst Targets as of Dec. 24, 2025

Ambev S.A. (NYSE: ABEV)—the Brazilian beverage heavyweight behind brands spanning beer, soft drinks, water, and energy drinks—heads into the Christmas Eve session with investors focused on one big theme: cash returns (dividends plus “interest on capital”) layered on top of a buyback plan, while the market debates whether volumes can re-accelerate in 2026. On Dec. 24, 2025, ABEV ADRs are trading around $2.37 after a choppy stretch tied to distribution dates and position adjustments ahead of payout events. Below is a full, publication-ready roundup of what’s driving Ambev stock right now—news, forecasts, and the most relevant recent analysis—based on disclosures
24 December 2025
Broadcom (AVGO) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on December 24, 2025

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on December 24, 2025

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is ending 2025 with investors debating a familiar tradeoff: explosive AI-driven demand versus near-term margin pressure. In the holiday-thinned session on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Broadcom shares traded around $349, up roughly 2% on the day at the time of writing—an encouraging bounce after a sharp, earnings-related drawdown earlier this month. Reuters That rebound matters because Broadcom has become one of the market’s most important “AI infrastructure” bellwethers—spanning custom AI accelerators, Ethernet switching/networking, and a fast-expanding infrastructure software business anchored by VMware. This mix gives AVGO multiple ways to win if AI buildouts continue—but it also
24 December 2025
Tesla Stock News Today (Dec. 24, 2025): TSLA Hovers Near $500 as Robotaxi Hype Meets Fresh NHTSA Safety Probe

Tesla Stock News Today (Dec. 24, 2025): TSLA Hovers Near $500 as Robotaxi Hype Meets Fresh NHTSA Safety Probe

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is spending Christmas Eve in a familiar place: right at the center of the market’s biggest debate. On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Tesla shares traded around the mid-$480s, after opening near $490 in a shortened U.S. trading session ahead of the holiday. Volumes are notably lighter than normal—exactly the kind of tape where headline risk (good or bad) can feel amplified. Reuters But the real story isn’t just where TSLA is trading. It’s why Tesla can sit near record territory even as parts of its core EV business face visible pressure—and how quickly sentiment can shift
NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) News Today: What’s Moving the Shares on Dec. 24, 2025 — China H200 Exports, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) News Today: What’s Moving the Shares on Dec. 24, 2025 — China H200 Exports, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch

NVIDIA Corporation stock is in focus on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, as Wall Street trades into a holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session—and as investors weigh fresh developments tied to China-bound AI chip exports, Washington oversight risk, and new technical and analyst forecasts for NVDA. As of this writing, NVDA is trading around $189, roughly 3% higher than the prior close in early activity. Why NVIDIA stock is in the spotlight on Christmas Eve This session is likely to be more headline-driven than usual. U.S. equity markets are expected to close early at 1:00 p.m. ET on Dec. 24 and remain closed
24 December 2025
Novo Nordisk Stock (NVO) in Focus on Dec. 24, 2025: Wegovy Pill Shockwave, Policy Tailwinds, and Analyst Forecasts

Novo Nordisk Stock (NVO) in Focus on Dec. 24, 2025: Wegovy Pill Shockwave, Policy Tailwinds, and Analyst Forecasts

Dec. 24, 2025 — Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO) has snapped back into the market’s spotlight this week after U.S. regulators cleared a pill version of its blockbuster obesity drug Wegovy—an approval that investors and analysts see as a pivotal moment in the fast-evolving GLP‑1 weight-loss race. But the story driving Novo Nordisk stock today is bigger than a single FDA decision: it’s also about pricing and coverage policy in the U.S., and a global expansion battle—especially in India—where branded GLP‑1s are colliding with the prospect of cheaper generics in 2026. Novo Nordisk+2Reuters+2 NVO shares have been trading around the
American Airlines Group (AAL) Stock News Today: What’s Moving Shares on Dec. 24, 2025, Plus Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

American Airlines Group (AAL) Stock News Today: What’s Moving Shares on Dec. 24, 2025, Plus Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

December 24, 2025 — American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) is entering a holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session with investors weighing a familiar airline-stock cocktail: strong seasonal travel demand, big strategy shifts in loyalty and premium cabins, and the ever-present reality of leverage, operating costs, and headline risk. As of the latest available trading data on Dec. 24, AAL was around $15.60 in early indications after a sharp move lower in the prior session. With U.S. equity markets closing early at 1:00 p.m. ET on Christmas Eve, liquidity can be thinner than usual—sometimes amplifying price swings in either direction. New York
24 December 2025
Waste Management (WM) Stock News on Dec. 24, 2025: Institutional Buys, Employee Trading Blackout, and a 2026 Dividend-and-Buyback Push

Waste Management (WM) Stock News on Dec. 24, 2025: Institutional Buys, Employee Trading Blackout, and a 2026 Dividend-and-Buyback Push

December 24, 2025 — Waste Management’s rebranded parent, WM (NYSE: WM), is ending 2025 with a familiar mix of defensive appeal and valuation debate—only now the story is getting sharper. On Dec. 24, 2025, fresh disclosures highlighted new institutional accumulation in the stock, while a company retirement-plan trading blackout begins today. At the same time, investors are still digesting WM’s “next chapter”: integrating Stericycle’s medical waste business, defending premium margins in its core operations, and setting up a 2026 capital-return program that includes a planned dividend increase and a $3 billion repurchase authorization. TradingView+4MarketBeat+4MarketBeat+4 Below is everything investors are watching—built
24 December 2025
Plug Power PLUG Stock News Today: Analyst Targets, Hydrogen Contracts, and Dilution Risks Ahead of the 2026 Shareholder Vote (Dec. 24, 2025)

Plug Power PLUG Stock News Today: Analyst Targets, Hydrogen Contracts, and Dilution Risks Ahead of the 2026 Shareholder Vote (Dec. 24, 2025)

Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) is spending Christmas Eve in a familiar place for long-time shareholders: the intersection of big-horizon hydrogen ambition and hard-nosed capital markets reality. Shares recently hovered around the $2 level, after closing $2.05 on Dec. 23 (down 2.84%)—a valuation that puts Plug’s market cap at roughly $2.9 billion. The Motley Fool That low price point matters because it amplifies everything: every funding headline, every contract win, every policy wobble, every “is it finally turning?” debate. And on Dec. 24, 2025, that debate is loud—because today’s coverage includes both a fresh skepticism check and a rare “upgrade”
24 December 2025
Nike Stock Rises After Apple CEO Tim Cook Buys $3 Million Stake, Signaling Confidence in Turnaround Amid Tariffs and China Slowdown

Nike Stock Rises After Apple CEO Tim Cook Buys $3 Million Stake, Signaling Confidence in Turnaround Amid Tariffs and China Slowdown

NEW YORK — Nike shares traded higher on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, after a regulatory filing showed Apple CEO Tim Cook bought nearly $3 million worth of Nike stock, a notable insider purchase that investors quickly interpreted as a vote of confidence following a bruising post-earnings selloff. Reuters+1 Cook, who has served on Nike’s board since 2005 and is the company’s lead independent director, purchased 50,000 shares of Nike Class B common stock on December 22 at a weighted average price of $58.97, according to an SEC Form 4 filed on December 23. Reuters+2SEC+2 The disclosure helped lift Nike shares
24 December 2025
Scentre Group Sells 19.9% of Westfield Sydney to Australian Retirement Trust in A$864m Deal

Scentre Group Sells 19.9% of Westfield Sydney to Australian Retirement Trust in A$864m Deal

Scentre Group has agreed to sell a 19.9% stake in its flagship Westfield Sydney shopping centre to superannuation giant Australian Retirement Trust (ART) for A$864 million (about US$576 million), in a transaction priced at the asset’s June 2025 book value. Scentre will remain the majority owner and keep control of day-to-day operations, retaining an 80.1% interest and continuing as property, leasing and development manager. Scentre Group+1 On Wednesday, 24 December 2025, fresh details emerged on how ART plans to run the investment: Queensland-based institutional investor QIC will act as investment manager for ART’s new stake, while Scentre continues to manage
24 December 2025

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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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