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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock News Today (Dec. 14, 2025): Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next After Record Highs

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock News Today (Dec. 14, 2025): Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next After Record Highs

Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) stock hit a new 52-week high this week before pulling back. Here’s the latest news, analyst price targets, and 2026 outlook. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) heads into the week of December 15 with investors weighing two competing narratives: a powerful, AI-driven semiconductor equipment upcycle that Wall Street says could accelerate into 2026—versus persistent geopolitical and China-related headwinds that can quickly change the near-term demand picture. As of the most recent market close (Friday, Dec. 12, 2025), AMAT finished at $259.21, down 4.04% on the day. StockAnalysis That drop followed a short but notable run where
14 December 2025
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Marvell Technology Stock (MRVL) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 14, 2025: Celestial AI Deal, Hyperscaler Rumors, and Wall Street Price Targets

Marvell Technology Stock (MRVL) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 14, 2025: Celestial AI Deal, Hyperscaler Rumors, and Wall Street Price Targets

(SEO): Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) stock has been volatile after record Q3 FY2026 results, the $3.25B Celestial AI acquisition, and reports involving Microsoft and Amazon custom-chip programs. Here’s the latest news, analyst forecasts, and what investors are watching next (as of Dec. 14, 2025). MarketBeat+3Marvell Technology, Inc.+3Reuters+3 Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL) is ending the week in the spotlight—and not just because the semiconductor sector has been choppy. The stock closed Dec. 12 at about $84.43, down ~5.6% on the day after a sharp, rumor-driven swing earlier in the week, then moved modestly in after-hours trading. Investing.com+1 Behind the volatility
14 December 2025
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Lam Research (LRCX) Stock: Latest News, Earnings Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 14, 2025

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock: Latest News, Earnings Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 14, 2025

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) enters mid-December after a sharp pullback from a fresh peak—yet the bigger picture remains shaped by an AI-driven semiconductor spending cycle, rising expectations for wafer fab equipment (WFE) demand in 2026, and a watchlist of risks led by China exposure and export controls. As of Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, U.S. markets are closed; the most recent official trading session was Friday, Dec. 12. On that day, LRCX fell 4.85% to $160.52, snapping a five-day winning streak during a broader market decline. MarketWatch Below is a full roundup of the most relevant current news, forecasts, and
14 December 2025
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Rivian Stock (RIVN) News, Forecasts and Analysis: Autonomy & AI Catalyst, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 14, 2025)

Rivian Stock (RIVN) News, Forecasts and Analysis: Autonomy & AI Catalyst, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 14, 2025)

Updated: Dec. 14, 2025 Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) heads into the new week as one of the most-discussed EV stocks on the market—not because of a new vehicle reveal, but because the company is repositioning itself as a software- and AI-driven automaker. After a volatile two-day stretch tied to Rivian’s “Autonomy & AI Day” announcements, RIVN closed Friday at $18.42, up 12.11% on the session after swinging from an intraday low near $16.73 to a high around $19.60, on heavy volume. StockAnalysis The rally followed an initial selloff on Thursday (RIVN closed at $16.43, down 6.11%) as investors weighed
14 December 2025
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Adobe Stock (ADBE) in Focus on Dec. 14, 2025: AI Monetization Questions Meet Upbeat FY2026 Guidance, ChatGPT Integration and Semrush Deal

Adobe Stock (ADBE) in Focus on Dec. 14, 2025: AI Monetization Questions Meet Upbeat FY2026 Guidance, ChatGPT Integration and Semrush Deal

Adobe stock (ADBE) is under the spotlight after a Q4 beat, FY2026 guidance above expectations, new AI monetization signals, and a push into ChatGPT. Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) is back in the spotlight heading into the week of Dec. 14, 2025, after the software giant capped fiscal 2025 with a headline earnings beat and issued fiscal 2026 targets that came in above many Wall Street estimates—yet still left investors debating the same core question: can Adobe turn generative AI adoption into visibly accelerating revenue and profit growth? As of the most recent trading data available this weekend, Adobe shares are
14 December 2025
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Linde (LIN) Stock News Today: Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 14, 2025)

Linde (LIN) Stock News Today: Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 14, 2025)

Linde plc (NASDAQ: LIN) is ending 2025 with a familiar mix of “defensive quality” and macro sensitivity: resilient margins and cash generation on one hand, and a still-soft industrial backdrop—especially in Europe—on the other. The latest cluster of coverage (as of December 14, 2025) is dominated by analyst updates following Linde’s recent investor engagement, plus a handful of regulatory filings and insider activity that have kept the stock in focus. Investing.com Below is a comprehensive roundup of the current news, forecasts, and analyst takes shaping sentiment around Linde stock right now. Linde stock price check (as of Dec. 14, 2025)
14 December 2025
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Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) News Today: $14B Buyback, Dividend Hike, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks (Dec. 14, 2025)

Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) News Today: $14B Buyback, Dividend Hike, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks (Dec. 14, 2025)

Updated: December 14, 2025 Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with fresh momentum from a major shareholder-return announcement—a new $14 billion share repurchase authorization and a 14% dividend increase—while investors continue to weigh the longer-term backdrop: expanding digital payments partnerships, an evolving crypto/stablecoin strategy, and the still-unfolding implications of a massive U.S. merchant swipe-fee settlement. Mastercard Investor Relations+1 Because today is Sunday (Dec. 14) and U.S. markets are closed, the most recent price reflects the latest completed trading session. Mastercard last traded around $571.93, up about 1.5% on the day, with a market cap
14 December 2025
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Vertiv (VRT) Stock News Today: What Drove the December Pullback, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 14, 2025)

Vertiv (VRT) Stock News Today: What Drove the December Pullback, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 14, 2025)

Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE: VRT) is ending the week in the spotlight after a sharp selloff and a flurry of weekend “tape” items—from institutional filing headlines to fresh valuation debates—hit markets on December 14, 2025. While Vertiv remains one of the most closely watched names tied to AI-driven data center expansion, the stock’s recent volatility is also reminding investors that high-growth infrastructure trades can reverse fast when sentiment and valuation collide. StockAnalysis+1 Below is a complete, publication-ready roundup of today’s (14.12.2025) news, plus the most relevant forecasts and analyses available as of today, and what investors are watching next. Vertiv
14 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) News, Forecasts & Analysis for Dec. 14, 2025: JAXA Launch Win, Neutron Milestones, and Wall Street Price Targets

Rocket Lab Stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) News, Forecasts & Analysis for Dec. 14, 2025: JAXA Launch Win, Neutron Milestones, and Wall Street Price Targets

Date: December 14, 2025 (Sunday) — U.S. markets are closed; the most recent regular-session close was Friday, Dec. 12. StockAnalysis Rocket Lab Corporation stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) is ending the weekend in the spotlight after a headline-worthy operational update: the company successfully completed a dedicated Electron launch for Japan’s space agency, JAXA, a high-visibility government customer and a sign of growing international demand for Rocket Lab’s launch cadence. Rocket Lab The timing matters. RKLB has been one of the most actively discussed “space economy” equities this month—helped by enthusiasm around Rocket Lab’s next-generation Neutron rocket, the company’s expanding space systems business,
14 December 2025
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Coinbase Stock (NASDAQ: COIN) News and Forecast: Prediction Markets, Tokenized Stocks, USDC Rewards Shift, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 14, 2025)

Coinbase Stock (NASDAQ: COIN) News and Forecast: Prediction Markets, Tokenized Stocks, USDC Rewards Shift, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 14, 2025)

Updated Sunday, December 14, 2025 — Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) heads into a new week with investors focused on a cluster of near-term catalysts: a December 17 product showcase, reports that the company is preparing prediction markets and tokenized equities, and a major change to USDC rewards that begins December 15. Against that backdrop, Wall Street remains broadly constructive on COIN—but recent price-target moves highlight how quickly sentiment can swing with crypto prices, regulation, and product momentum. StockAnalysis+3Coinbase Investor Relations+3Investors.com+3 COIN stock price today (weekend snapshot) Because U.S. markets are closed on Sunday, the latest actionable print is from
14 December 2025
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Lumentum (LITE) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Targets as AI Optics Volatility Spikes (Dec. 14, 2025)

Lumentum (LITE) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Targets as AI Optics Volatility Spikes (Dec. 14, 2025)

Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ: LITE) stock saw sharp volatility into Dec. 14, 2025. Here’s what’s driving the move, what analysts forecast next, and key AI optics catalysts to watch. Updated: Sunday, December 14, 2025 — U.S. markets are closed today, but Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LITE) is in focus after a dramatic late-week swing that underscored both the stock’s AI-infrastructure upside narrative and its valuation-driven volatility. On the most recent trading day (Friday, Dec. 12), Lumentum last traded around $324.35, down 12.83% (about -$47.74) versus the prior close, after trading as low as $319.29 and as high as $365.88. Reuters data
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Walmart Stock (WMT) News and Forecast Today: Nasdaq-100 Snub, Analyst Targets, Dividend Dates, and 2026 Catalysts

Walmart Stock (WMT) News and Forecast Today: Nasdaq-100 Snub, Analyst Targets, Dividend Dates, and 2026 Catalysts

Updated: December 14, 2025 Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ: WMT) is ending 2025 with its stock near record levels—and with a fresh Wall Street narrative that increasingly treats the world’s largest retailer as a tech-enabled logistics and digital commerce platform, not “just” a big-box chain. That story gained momentum after Walmart’s historic move from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq earlier this month. Reuters+1 But the most market-moving headline tied to that switch is what didn’t happen: Walmart narrowly missed eligibility for the Nasdaq-100’s annual reconstitution because its Nasdaq listing came too late for this year’s cutoff, according to coverage of
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Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

7 February 2026
Northern Star Resources fell 1.7% to A$26.77 Friday, extending losses as gold miners and the broader market declined. MGX Resources completed its A$50 million purchase of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Gold Project from Northern Star. The All Ordinaries Gold index dropped 3.24%. CME Group raised COMEX gold futures margin requirements to 9% amid volatility.
PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

7 February 2026
PLS Group shares closed at A$4.12 Friday, down 1.2% after a 3.7% drop Thursday. Morgan Stanley and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group disclosed increased voting power in the lithium miner, both citing changes dated Feb. 2. The moves came as lithium prices fell and Australian equities posted their sharpest drop in months. PLS reports interim results Feb. 19.
Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

7 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed at A$158.91, down 0.23% Friday, as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.03% and nearly A$70 billion was wiped from the market. The bank reports half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11, with shares going ex-dividend Feb. 18. CBA flagged a A$68 million provision linked to ASIC’s Better Banking review. The RBA raised rates to 3.85% on Feb. 3, with CBA passing on the increase from Feb. 13.
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