Today: 29 June 2026

ChatGPT 5.2 Is Here: What’s New in OpenAI’s GPT‑5.2 Instant, Thinking & Pro — Availability, Pricing, and Safety Updates

ChatGPT 5.2 Is Here: What’s New in OpenAI’s GPT‑5.2 Instant, Thinking & Pro — Availability, Pricing, and Safety Updates

OpenAI released GPT-5.2 for ChatGPT and its API on December 11, 2025, introducing three model variants for different work tasks. The update adds spreadsheet and presentation generation, with OpenAI claiming the “Thinking” model matches or exceeds top professionals on 70.9% of a key workplace benchmark. The rollout comes as competition with Google’s Gemini 3 intensifies.
12 December 2025
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Top Stock Losers Today in Premarket: Broadcom Slides, Oracle Extends AI-Spending Rout Ahead of the Open (Dec. 12, 2025)

Top Stock Losers Today in Premarket: Broadcom Slides, Oracle Extends AI-Spending Rout Ahead of the Open (Dec. 12, 2025)

Broadcom fell 5.4% in premarket trading Friday after its earnings update raised new questions about profit margins, despite a positive revenue forecast. Oracle slipped 1% as investors reacted to higher capital spending and uncertainty over returns from AI data center investments. Other semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks, including Micron and AMD, also traded lower before the open.
12 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today: Broadcom Slides on Margin Warning, Oracle’s Capex Shock Keeps Nvidia and AMD Under Pressure Premarket (Dec. 12, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Broadcom Slides on Margin Warning, Oracle’s Capex Shock Keeps Nvidia and AMD Under Pressure Premarket (Dec. 12, 2025)

Broadcom shares fell about 5% premarket Friday after warning of a near-term margin dip tied to its AI business, despite forecasting Q1 revenue above estimates. Oracle remained under scrutiny following a sharp selloff on heavy capital spending. Nasdaq futures dropped 0.47% as investors questioned profitability in the AI sector.
12 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today (Dec 12, 2025): BTC Holds Near $92,500 as Fed Cut, ETF Flows and $3.7B Options Expiry Shape the Outlook

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec 12, 2025): BTC Holds Near $92,500 as Fed Cut, ETF Flows and $3.7B Options Expiry Shape the Outlook

Bitcoin traded between $92,300 and $92,600 early Friday, up about 2.5% from earlier in the week but still 29% below its October record. The move follows a Fed rate cut, tech-sector volatility after Oracle’s outlook, and a major crypto options expiry. Trading volumes remain steady, but bitcoin is down about 3% for 2025. Markets remain cautious despite a softer dollar.
12 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (December 12, 2025): Gold Jumps Above $4,300 as Fed-Cut Bets, Weak Dollar and Geopolitics Lift Bullion

Gold Price Today (December 12, 2025): Gold Jumps Above $4,300 as Fed-Cut Bets, Weak Dollar and Geopolitics Lift Bullion

Spot gold rose 0.7% to $4,311.73 per ounce by 09:45 GMT Friday, hitting its highest since October and heading for a 2.7% weekly gain. U.S. gold futures traded at $4,343.50. Prices climbed after the Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points and the U.S. dollar weakened, while rising jobless claims and U.S.–Venezuela tensions fueled safe-haven demand.
12 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Oracle’s AI Spending Shock, Broadcom Margin Warning, and Nvidia China Chip Scrutiny Shape U.S. Premarket (Dec. 12, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Oracle’s AI Spending Shock, Broadcom Margin Warning, and Nvidia China Chip Scrutiny Shape U.S. Premarket (Dec. 12, 2025)

Oracle shares fell nearly 11% in premarket trading Friday after warning of sharply higher AI-related spending and missing cloud contract forecasts. Nvidia, Alphabet, and Broadcom also traded lower, while Microsoft and Meta edged higher. Investors weighed strong AI demand against rising costs and fresh regulatory headlines for Nvidia and Google.
12 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Broadcom Slides Premarket on Margin Outlook as Oracle’s AI Capex Shock Keeps Chip Stocks Volatile

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Broadcom Slides Premarket on Margin Outlook as Oracle’s AI Capex Shock Keeps Chip Stocks Volatile

Broadcom shares fell 5.4% in premarket trading after the company warned of gross margin pressure from its AI chip segment, despite raising revenue guidance. Nvidia, Micron, AMD, Applied Materials, and Monolithic Power also traded lower before the bell. Oracle’s selloff has fueled renewed debate over an “AI bubble,” weighing on chip stocks and the broader Nasdaq. Semiconductor ETFs closed down sharply in the previous session.
12 December 2025
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Crypto Stocks Today: COIN, MSTR, MARA, RIOT and Miners in Focus as Bitcoin Holds Above $92K (Premarket, Dec. 12, 2025)

Crypto Stocks Today: COIN, MSTR, MARA, RIOT and Miners in Focus as Bitcoin Holds Above $92K (Premarket, Dec. 12, 2025)

Coinbase rose 0.48% to $270.32 and Strategy edged up 0.11% to $183.50 in premarket trading as bitcoin held near $92,000 early Friday. MARA, Riot, and CleanSpark traded flat; Hut 8 slipped 0.11%. ETF flows remained mixed. Investors watched for a Nasdaq-100 reshuffle that could affect Strategy.
12 December 2025
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BP Stock Forecast 2026: Latest News, Dividend, Buyback Updates and Analyst Targets (December 12, 2025)

BP Stock Forecast 2026: Latest News, Dividend, Buyback Updates and Analyst Targets (December 12, 2025)

BP shares traded near 441p in London and $35.53 in New York on December 12. The company began production early at the Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion in the Gulf of Mexico, adding about 15,000 boe/d at peak. BP continues a $750 million share buyback as analysts question the sustainability of returns if oil prices stay low. The Castrol divestment process remains in focus.
12 December 2025
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US Stock Market Premarket Top Gainers Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Lululemon Surges, Cannabis Stocks Rally, Mitek and Quanex Jump

US Stock Market Premarket Top Gainers Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Lululemon Surges, Cannabis Stocks Rally, Mitek and Quanex Jump

cbdMD jumped 39.9% premarket after announcing it regained full compliance with NYSE American listing standards. Kaival Brands surged 56.5%, Neo-Concept International rose 46%, and Tilray Brands gained 30.3%. US stock futures were mixed early Friday as investors weighed Fed policy and tech sector spending.
12 December 2025
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European Stock Markets Today (December 12, 2025): STOXX 600 Near Record as Banks and Miners Lead a Year‑End Rally

European Stock Markets Today (December 12, 2025): STOXX 600 Near Record as Banks and Miners Lead a Year‑End Rally

European stocks closed higher Friday, with the STOXX Europe 600 up 0.50% at 584.22, nearing record highs. Gains followed optimism over possible U.S. rate cuts and strong bank performance, including UBS hitting a 17-year high after Swiss lawmakers discussed easing capital rules. Investors are watching next week’s ECB and Bank of England decisions, as well as an EU summit on Ukraine funding.
12 December 2025
Asia Stock Markets Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Japan’s Topix Hits Record as Fed Cut Lifts Sentiment, Oracle Rekindles AI Valuation Jitters

Asia Stock Markets Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Japan’s Topix Hits Record as Fed Cut Lifts Sentiment, Oracle Rekindles AI Valuation Jitters

Japan’s Topix index hit a record high Friday as Asian stock markets climbed, tracking Wall Street gains after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut rates for a third time this year. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 1.8%, and Shanghai copper futures set a record on demand hopes. Tech shares remained volatile after Oracle’s 13% drop revived concerns about AI investment returns.
12 December 2025
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GSK Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Arexvy EU Expansion, Blujepa FDA Approval, Analyst Forecasts and What’s Next

GSK Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Arexvy EU Expansion, Blujepa FDA Approval, Analyst Forecasts and What’s Next

GSK shares traded near $48.88 Friday as the company reported key regulatory wins. The EMA’s CHMP backed expanding Arexvy’s RSV vaccine to all adults 18+ in Europe, with a final decision expected in February. The FDA also approved Blujepa (gepotidacin) for gonorrhea, marking the first new antibiotic class for the infection in decades. Analyst consensus sees Arexvy sales rising to £1.17 billion by 2031.
12 December 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as FCA Motor Finance Deadline Hits

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as FCA Motor Finance Deadline Hits

Lloyds Banking Group shares closed at 95.5p on 12 December 2025, near a 52-week high, as investors reacted to the FCA’s motor finance redress consultation deadline and weak UK GDP data. A Reuters report suggested potential industry redress costs could reach £18–20bn, higher than previous estimates. Trading volume was about 13 million shares.
12 December 2025
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Standard Chartered PLC Stock (STAN.L) Jumps to a Fresh 52‑Week High as Goldman Upgrades to “Buy” and Buybacks Continue — News, Forecasts and Key Risks (Dec. 12, 2025)

Standard Chartered PLC Stock (STAN.L) Jumps to a Fresh 52‑Week High as Goldman Upgrades to “Buy” and Buybacks Continue — News, Forecasts and Key Risks (Dec. 12, 2025)

Standard Chartered shares hit a 52-week high near 1,767p in London trading on Dec. 12, 2025, after the bank reported a buyback of 558,220 shares and Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to “Buy” with a new £19.65 target. The bank has spent $919.6 million on repurchases under its current program.
12 December 2025
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IAG Stock News Today (12 December 2025): International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Share Price, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

IAG Stock News Today (12 December 2025): International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Share Price, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

IAG shares traded at 402.39p in London at 10:20 GMT on 12 December, up 1.2% on the day and 37.9% year-on-year, with a market cap near £17.6bn. The stock remains about 6% below its 52-week high. Q3 operating profit reached €2.05bn, up from €2.01bn last year. Analyst debate centers on valuation, cash returns, and earnings outlook for 2025.
12 December 2025
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Canara Bank Shares Grab Spotlight After Volume Surge; NCLAT Pauses Embassy Developments Insolvency Case; Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to Step Down

Canara Bank Shares Grab Spotlight After Volume Surge; NCLAT Pauses Embassy Developments Insolvency Case; Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to Step Down

Canara Bank shares saw heavy trading volume on December 11, with over 4.8 million shares exchanged and prices hovering near ₹146–₹147. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal paused insolvency proceedings involving Canara Bank and Embassy Developments. In the U.S., Lululemon Athletica confirmed CEO Calvin McDonald will step down in January amid mixed quarterly results.
12 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBC, HSBA.L) Today: Share Price Gains, Dividend Details, Hang Seng Deal Timeline, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBC, HSBA.L) Today: Share Price Gains, Dividend Details, Hang Seng Deal Timeline, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

HSBC shares rose on December 12 across London, Hong Kong, and New York after the bank scrapped its 160-year-old International Manager program to cut costs. Investors tracked the latest cost-saving moves, dividend mechanics, and the next deadline in HSBC’s proposed Hang Seng Bank buyout. Brendan Nelson was confirmed as Group Chair, continuing as audit committee chair until early 2026.
12 December 2025
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  • AMD Shares Dip Below Wall Street Targets Amid Semiconductor Sector Selloff
    June 28, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares fell 2.06% to $521.58 on June 26, with trading volume 39% above the 65-day average, reflecting a broader chip sector selloff. AMD's stock is down 5.4% since Monday and trades 7.4% below its 52-week high. The average analyst price target is $502.92, below current levels, while the top estimate stands at $670. Semiconductor peers Nvidia and Intel also declined sharply, pushing the PHLX chip index down 5.3% for the day and 7.9% for the week. UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri maintains a bullish outlook, increasing AMD's target to $670 based on projected CPU server revenue growth through 2030, despite ongoing concerns over AI spending and market inflation pressures in memory prices.

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