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Software & SaaS US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025): Oracle’s AI Capex Shock, Adobe’s AI Lift, and Deal-Making Signals Investors Are Watching

Software & SaaS US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025): Oracle’s AI Capex Shock, Adobe’s AI Lift, and Deal-Making Signals Investors Are Watching

Updated: Sunday, December 14, 2025 Software and SaaS stocks head into the new week with a familiar tailwind—lower interest rates—but a newly sharpened investor filter: prove the AI spend pays back, and prove it soon. The past seven days (Dec. 8–14) delivered a concentrated mix of catalysts for US-listed software names: a major M&A splash (IBM’s $11 billion agreement to buy Confluent), a mega-cap guidance jolt (Oracle), a beat-and-raise from a marquee creator platform (Adobe), and a late-week fresh deal rumor that could reshape cybersecurity workflows (ServiceNow reportedly nearing a deal for Armis). Reuters At the same time, the Federal
14 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Week Ahead: Fed Data Blitz, AI Bubble Jitters and Nvidia’s China Chip Twist (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Week Ahead: Fed Data Blitz, AI Bubble Jitters and Nvidia’s China Chip Twist (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Updated: December 14, 2025 Big Tech U.S. stocks head into the new week with two forces pulling in opposite directions: a still-booming AI infrastructure buildout—and a fresh wave of investor anxiety about whether the “AI trade” is getting ahead of itself. Last week (Dec. 8–14) delivered a bit of everything: a high-profile call to rotate away from the “Magnificent Seven,” a sharp late-week pullback in tech and semiconductors, major new AI capex commitments from hyperscalers, and a rapidly evolving Nvidia-China story that is now entangled in both Beijing’s internal approvals and Washington’s political scrutiny. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup
14 December 2025
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AI and Data Center Stocks Week Ahead (US): Nvidia, Broadcom, Oracle and Micron in Focus After Dec. 8–14 Volatility

AI and Data Center Stocks Week Ahead (US): Nvidia, Broadcom, Oracle and Micron in Focus After Dec. 8–14 Volatility

Updated Sunday, December 14, 2025 — The “AI and data center” trade heads into the final full trading week of 2025 with momentum still intact, but with investors suddenly far more selective. A sharp late-week reversal in bellwether names like Broadcom and Oracle rekindled “AI bubble” chatter, even as the longer-term buildout story (chips, networking, power, cooling, and capacity) keeps expanding across the U.S. market. Reuters+1 Below is what mattered most from December 8–14, and what could move U.S. AI & data center stocks in the week ahead (Dec. 15–19). What changed for AI & data center stocks in Dec. 8–14 1) A reality check
14 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Week Ahead: Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Intel in Focus After an AI-Driven Selloff (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Semiconductor Stocks Week Ahead: Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Intel in Focus After an AI-Driven Selloff (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Dec. 14, 2025 — U.S. semiconductor and chip stocks head into the new week with a familiar combination of tailwinds and landmines: booming AI infrastructure demand on one side, and valuation sensitivity, China policy turbulence, and margin questions on the other. The past seven days delivered a reminder that the “AI trade” can turn quickly. A sharp late-week pullback — led by heavyweight chip names — left investors reassessing how much perfection is already priced into the sector and how quickly the next leg of AI monetization can show up in earnings. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Below is a detailed roundup of the most important
14 December 2025
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Cloud Computing US Stocks Week Ahead: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle, ServiceNow and IBM After a Volatile Dec. 8–14, 2025

Cloud Computing US Stocks Week Ahead: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle, ServiceNow and IBM After a Volatile Dec. 8–14, 2025

Updated: December 14, 2025 Cloud computing stocks head into the week of Dec. 15, 2025 with investor attention split between two powerful forces: accelerating AI-driven demand for cloud infrastructure and growing market skepticism about the cost, timing, and margins of that buildout. The past week (Dec. 8–14) delivered a clear message for U.S.-listed cloud names: it’s no longer enough to show strong “AI exposure.” Markets increasingly want proof of profitable growth, durable demand signals, and disciplined capital spending, especially after Oracle’s outlook and spending plans rattled confidence and Broadcom’s margin commentary reignited “AI bubble” fears across technology. Reuters+2Reuters+2 At the same time, headlines underscored how quickly the
14 December 2025
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Standard Chartered (STAN.L) Share Price Outlook: Buybacks, Broker Upgrades, and Key Catalysts for the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Standard Chartered (STAN.L) Share Price Outlook: Buybacks, Broker Upgrades, and Key Catalysts for the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: 14 December 2025 (Sunday)Standard Chartered PLC shares closed last week around 1,727p (Friday, 12 December), finishing the session modestly higher and extending a strong run that’s pushed the stock toward fresh multi‑year highs. Hargreaves Lansdown Standard Chartered share price this week: what investors are reacting to Standard Chartered’s momentum into the weekend has been driven by a familiar cocktail for bank stocks: rate expectations, broker calls, and capital returns. On the tape, the stock ended Friday near 1,727p, with Hargreaves Lansdown data showing +5.66% over one week (based on previous close pricing). The platform also lists a market cap
14 December 2025
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Magnificent Seven Stocks Week Ahead: Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta and Tesla in Focus (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Magnificent Seven Stocks Week Ahead: Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta and Tesla in Focus (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Updated Sunday, December 14, 2025 The “Magnificent Seven” — Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Nvidia (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META) and Tesla (TSLA) — heads into the new week with a familiar setup: AI optimism powering earnings narratives, policy and regulation driving headline risk, and interest-rate sensitivity back at the center of price action after the Federal Reserve’s latest decision. Last week (Dec. 8–14, 2025) delivered a concentrated mix of catalysts: the Fed cut rates again but signaled caution, Big Tech’s global AI infrastructure buildout accelerated (with major India commitments), and AI’s geopolitical fault lines showed up in real time via Nvidia’s China export decisions and backlash. Reuters+3Reuters+3Reuters+3 And the stakes
14 December 2025
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National Grid plc Stock This Week: RIIO‑T3 Decision, UK Grid Reforms, Analyst Targets and the Week‑Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 December 2025)

National Grid plc Stock This Week: RIIO‑T3 Decision, UK Grid Reforms, Analyst Targets and the Week‑Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 December 2025)

National Grid plc (LSE: NG.; ADR: NYSE: NGG) is ending the week with investors focused on one big theme: the “build-the-grid” era is getting real, and regulators are now putting hard numbers and rules on what that build-out can earn—and how fast it can happen. As of the last market close (Friday, 12 December 2025), National Grid shares were around 1,118.5p. One-week performance was +1.41%, with the stock trading below its 52‑week high of 1,183.5p and above the 52‑week low of 909.8p. Hargreaves Lansdown also lists a trailing P/E of ~20 and a dividend yield ~4.18% (figures can vary by
14 December 2025
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Experian PLC Stock Forecast (LSE: EXPN): This Week’s Move, Fresh News, Analyst Targets and the Week Ahead — Updated 14 Dec 2025

Experian PLC Stock Forecast (LSE: EXPN): This Week’s Move, Fresh News, Analyst Targets and the Week Ahead — Updated 14 Dec 2025

Updated: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (markets closed; latest LSE close is Friday Purely, 12 December 2025). London Stock Exchange Experian PLC (LSE: EXPN) ended the week on a firmer footing after a midweek dip, with the latest catalyst coming from the broker community: JPMorgan put Experian on its “analyst focus list” and reinitiated coverage at Overweight with a 4,090p price target. sharesmagazine.co.uk Under the surface, the story hasn’t changed much in the last few days: investors are still weighing (1) Experian’s FY26 growth guidance (now pitched at the top end), (2) continued demand for fraud/identity and data-driven decisioning products, and
14 December 2025
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BAE Systems (LSE: BA.) Stock: Fresh US Navy Wins, Buyback Support, and What Could Move Shares Next Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

BAE Systems (LSE: BA.) Stock: Fresh US Navy Wins, Buyback Support, and What Could Move Shares Next Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (markets are closed today; prices below reflect the latest available close and filings through Friday, 12 December 2025). BAE Systems plc has had a headline-heavy few days—exactly the kind of week that tends to pull a defence stock out of “quiet compounder” mode and back into “catalyst-driven” trading. The big story: a multi-year US Navy deal tied to precision-guidance kits, plus a run of smaller—but strategically consistent—contract wins across naval, land, and advanced tech. Layer on an active share buyback, and you’ve got a stock with both headline momentum and built-in technical support. Below is
14 December 2025
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SSE (LSE:SSE) Share Price This Week: Ofgem Grid Decisions, Scrip Dividend Update, and Analyst Targets — Outlook for the Week Ahead (Updated 14.12.2025)

SSE (LSE:SSE) Share Price This Week: Ofgem Grid Decisions, Scrip Dividend Update, and Analyst Targets — Outlook for the Week Ahead (Updated 14.12.2025)

Updated: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (UK markets closed; latest official SSE share-price reference is the Friday close). SSE plc shares ended the week at 2,108p (Friday close, 12 December 2025), with investor attention pulled in three directions at once: UK grid regulation (Ofgem), SSE’s financing strategy for its huge capex pipeline, and near-term shareholder returns via the interim dividend and scrip alternative. SSE This week’s story is less about a single “wow” headline and more about a familiar utility-market equation: regulated returns + build-out execution + cost of capital. When Ofgem moves, and when interest-rate expectations wobble, SSE tends to
14 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock News & Forecast: Castrol Sale Talk, Buybacks, and Oil Price Headwinds — Week Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

BP PLC Stock News & Forecast: Castrol Sale Talk, Buybacks, and Oil Price Headwinds — Week Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

BP’s shares closed lower for the week as crude prices slid and the oil market debated a 2026 surplus. Here’s what moved BP stock over the past few days—Castrol sale talks, a new Gulf of Mexico startup, ongoing buybacks—and what to watch in the week ahead. BP (BP.L / NYSE: BP) heads into the week of Dec. 15, 2025 with investors balancing two competing storylines: company-specific momentum (portfolio reshaping, buybacks, and a fresh Gulf of Mexico production boost) versus a macro/oil-price drag driven by renewed talk of a sizeable global supply surplus in 2026. Below is a detailed, up-to-date rundown
14 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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