Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Google Stock Today (GOOGL, GOOG) — Nov. 12, 2025: Waymo Hits Freeways, New EU Probe Looms, “Private AI Compute” Debuts

Summary Market action Alphabet slipped in midday trade as the tape digested a mixed bundle of catalysts—autonomy expansion via Waymo, a prospective EU probe, and fresh cybersecurity and infrastructure news. As of 1:44 p.m. ET (18:44 UTC), GOOGL changed hands at $286.17 and GOOG at $286.76; intraday highs/lows were $294.59 / $283.70 for GOOGL and $294.94 / $284.41 for GOOG. What’s moving Alphabet today Waymo takes robotaxis onto freeways Alphabet’s self‑driving unit Waymo began offering freeway segments on select routes in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix, extending beyond surface streets. The capability will roll out first to early‑access users
Amazon Stock Skyrockets to Record High on AWS Boom – Analysts Predict More Upside

Amazon Stock Today (Nov 12, 2025): AMZN slips ~1.5% as FTC refunds begin; new AI tools and AWS sports deal in focus

Updated Wednesday, November 12, 2025 — mid‑session Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) traded lower midday. As of 18:43 UTC, shares changed hands at $245.39, down about 1.5% from Tuesday’s close, after ranging between $244.02 and $252.38 so far today. Volume had reached roughly 17.1 million shares. Key takeaways AMZN today at a glance What’s moving the stock today 1) FTC refunds window opens (consumer‑protection overhang).Under September’s settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, Amazon begins automatic Prime refunds today (Nov 12), with payments rolling out through December 24, 2025; the maximum refund is $51, and those who don’t receive an automatic payment will
Meta’s $1.5B AI Hiring Spree: Will Zuckerberg’s Talent Grab Send META Stock Soaring & Shake Up Apple’s XR Plans?

Meta Platforms (META) Today — Nov. 12, 2025: $1B Wisconsin AI Data Center Breaks Ground as Australia Floats New Media Fines; Stock Slips

Dateline: November 12, 2025 Meta Platforms, Inc. opened Wednesday with a major infrastructure move and fresh regulatory headlines. The Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads owner formally broke ground on a new, AI‑optimized data center in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, while Australia advanced plans that could levy multimillion‑dollar penalties on platforms that refuse to pay local publishers. META shares traded lower alongside other mega‑cap tech stocks. About Facebook+2The Guardian+2 AI infrastructure push: Meta breaks ground on its 30th data center Meta confirmed it is building a more‑than‑$1 billion data center campus in Beaver Dam—its 30th globally—designed specifically to power “ambitious AI workloads.”
Nvidia Stock Today (Nov 12, 2025): NVDA Holds Near $193 as Foxconn’s AI Server Boom Offsets SoftBank Overhang; Mexico Data Center Claim Draws Company Denial; Q3 FY26 Earnings Set for Nov. 19

Nvidia Stock Today (Nov 12, 2025): NVDA Holds Near $193 as Foxconn’s AI Server Boom Offsets SoftBank Overhang; Mexico Data Center Claim Draws Company Denial; Q3 FY26 Earnings Set for Nov. 19

Updated: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Price Action at a Glance Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) traded essentially flat midday Wednesday, changing hands around $192.95 (–0.1%) as of 18:39 UTC. The session opened at $195.69 and has ranged between $191.60–$196.39, on heavy volume north of 100 million shares. Premarket, shares briefly ticked higher after a strong read-through on AI server demand from supplier Foxconn, with NVDA quoted near $196 before the bell. Barron’s What’s Moving NVDA Today 1) Foxconn underscores an AI server upcycleHon Hai/Foxconn topped profit expectations and said AI server momentum is accelerating, with cloud & networking (including AI servers) again
Alien Probe or Cosmic Relic? Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Baffles Scientists (updated 27.10.2025)

Comet 3I/ATLAS on Nov. 12, 2025: Tail Keeps Growing, First Radio Signal Confirmed, and How to See the Interstellar Visitor

Published: 12 November 2025 The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is putting on fresh science today. New images show its ion tail lengthening and sharpening as the object climbs back into our predawn sky after its late‑October swing around the Sun. Meanwhile, astronomers have confirmed the first radio detection from this visitor—evidence of ordinary comet chemistry rather than extraterrestrial tech. Here’s what’s new, why it matters, and how to spot it. Space+1 Today’s key updates What the new images show Today’s coverage features a crisp sequence from Nov. 10–11: against moonlit, low‑altitude conditions, 3I/ATLAS displays a brighter nucleus and a longer, well‑defined
PS5 Gets an Official 27‑Inch PlayStation Monitor: 1440p/240Hz, HDMI 2.1 and a DualSense Charging Hook (Launching 2026)

PS5 Gets an Official 27‑Inch PlayStation Monitor: 1440p/240Hz, HDMI 2.1 and a DualSense Charging Hook (Launching 2026)

Published: November 12, 2025 Sony has unveiled its first PlayStation‑branded desktop monitor for PS5 and PC, a 27‑inch QHD (2560×1440) display with a flip‑down charging hook for DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers. The screen targets desk‑based console play with VRR, Auto HDR Tone Mapping, 120Hz on PS5/PS5 Pro, and up to 240Hz on compatible PCs and Macs. Pricing is still under wraps, and Sony says the monitor will launch in 2026 in the U.S. and Japan. PlayStation.Blog+1 What Sony announced today Sony’s new monitor is designed by PlayStation for players who prefer a compact setup without giving up console‑first features.
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Apple Digital ID Arrives: Add Your U.S. Passport to Apple Wallet for TSA at 250+ Airports (Nov. 12, 2025)

Apple Digital ID Arrives: Add Your U.S. Passport to Apple Wallet for TSA at 250+ Airports (Nov. 12, 2025)

Published: November 12, 2025 Apple has switched on Digital ID, a new Wallet feature that lets U.S. passport holders create a secure, digital identity on iPhone and Apple Watch for use at TSA checkpoints in more than 250 U.S. airports. The rollout starts today in public beta and—crucially—does not replace your physical passport for international travel or border crossings. Apple Key takeaways What is Apple Digital ID—and why it matters Digital ID expands Apple Wallet beyond state-issued IDs and driver’s licenses (already live in 12 states plus Puerto Rico) to a federal document–based identity that anyone with a valid U.S.
12 November 2025
Universal Credit Surges by 1.1 Million as UK Jobless Rate Hits 5% — What the New DWP Data Means for Starmer’s Government

Universal Credit Surges by 1.1 Million as UK Jobless Rate Hits 5% — What the New DWP Data Means for Starmer’s Government

Published: 12 November 2025 The UK welfare landscape shifted sharply this autumn. Fresh figures show 8.3 million people are now on Universal Credit (UC), up from 7.2 million a year ago—a rise of 1.1 million that coincides with unemployment ticking up to 5% in the three months to September. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says the jump partly reflects the ongoing transfer of people from older “legacy” benefits into UC, but it also lands amid a cooling jobs market that will test the Labour government’s economic plans. GOV.UK+2Office for National Statistics+2 The headline numbers Sky News, reflecting the
12 November 2025
Strongest Solar Flare of 2025 (X5.1) Triggers Radio Blackouts; NOAA Confirms G4 Geomagnetic Storm

Severe ‘Cannibal’ Solar Storm Hits Earth Today (12 November 2025): NOAA Confirms G4 Levels, ESA Warns of Third CME; UK on Highest Alert and NASA Delays Launch

Published: 12 November 2025 A powerful burst of space weather is sweeping across Earth today, disrupting radio communications, degrading GPS accuracy and setting the stage for another night of widespread aurora. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirms G4 “severe” geomagnetic storm levels were reached early on Wednesday, while the European Space Agency (ESA) says a third coronal mass ejection (CME) could arrive late tonight or early Thursday—potentially prolonging disruptions. In the UK, the British Geological Survey (BGS) has upgraded its forecast to the highest intensity, warning this could be the biggest solar storm to affect Britain in
12 November 2025
Lloyds Share Price: Can the FTSE‑100 Bank’s Value Keep Surging or Is a Crash Coming?

Lloyds (LON:LLOY) share price today, 12 November 2025: closes at 95.16p after new 52‑week high; FTSE 100 sets record as buybacks roll on

Date: 12 November 2025 Summary:Lloyds Banking Group shares finished 0.57% higher at 95.16p, touching a fresh 52‑week high intraday as London’s FTSE 100 notched a record closing level of 9,911.42. The bank also disclosed another daily tranche of share buybacks (~9.93m shares at a VWAP of ~95.23p). Sentiment stayed firm despite continuing headlines around the bank’s use of aggregated data from employee accounts during pay talks. Share Prices+2Morningstar+2 Today’s trading: price, range, volume Pricing and volume are based on the London close. Hargreaves Lansdown also showed the market finishing with buy/sell quotes around 95.14p/95.10p, consistent with the 95.16p close. Share
Barclays Shares Slump 5% in FTSE 100 Rout – Is It a Golden Buying Opportunity?

Barclays share price today (12 November 2025): BARC closes at 429.05p (+1.47%) as FTSE 100 sets fresh record; buyback trades, new holdings disclosure, and venture‑debt push in focus

Barclays (LSE: BARC) ended Wednesday, 12 November 2025 at 429.05p, up 1.47% on the day, after touching a new 52‑week high during the session. Intraday, the shares traded between 420.80p and 429.45p, with volume around 38.85 million. That puts the stock at the very top of its one‑year range (223.75p–429.45p). Investing.com The broader market backdrop was supportive: the FTSE 100 notched another record closing high at 9,911.42 (+0.1%), its third straight record, helped by utilities and miners and persistent bets that the Bank of England will ease policy in December. Morningstar Global+1 Today’s BARC snapshot (12 Nov 2025) What moved
AMD Stock Soars on AI Partnerships – Is $300 Next?

AMD Stock Today (Nov 12, 2025): Shares Surge as Wall Street Buys Into $100B Data‑Center Ambition and AI Roadmap

Updated: November 12, 2025 Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) ripped higher today after unveiling bullish multi‑year targets and a packed AI hardware roadmap. By late afternoon, AMD traded around $255.30, up sharply on heavy volume, after hitting an intraday high of $263.40. Rival Nvidia was little changed, highlighting how today’s strength centered on AMD-specific catalysts rather than the broader AI trade. What’s moving AMD today By the numbers (intraday, Nov 12, 2025) Street reaction: bullish, but with guardrails Coverage today leaned constructive. Reuters highlighted that the new targets—$100B data‑center revenue, >35% company growth, ~60% data‑center growth, and $20 EPS—were cheered
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Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

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Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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