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Hut 8 (HUT) Stock News Today: Analyst Targets Rise After Google-Backed $7 Billion AI Data Center Lease

Hut 8 (HUT) Stock News Today: Analyst Targets Rise After Google-Backed $7 Billion AI Data Center Lease

Dec. 19, 2025 — Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq: HUT; TSX: HUT) is back in the market spotlight as investors and analysts digest a headline-grabbing pivot: a long-term, Google-backed AI infrastructure lease that could reshape how Wall Street values the company. Hut 8 shares were trading around $42.55 in Friday trading, up roughly 10% on the session, after swinging between $40.14 and $43.20 earlier in the day. Bitcoin, still a key sentiment driver for many “crypto-adjacent” equities, was hovering near $87,960, down about 1%. The immediate catalyst isn’t Bitcoin mining economics. It’s the market’s attempt to price Hut 8 as something
19 December 2025
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Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) Today: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for Google Shares on Dec. 19, 2025

Alphabet Class C Stock (GOOG) Today: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for Google Shares on Dec. 19, 2025

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) traded near $305.80 Friday, holding close to their 52-week high after a strong year. Google Cloud announced a security partnership with Palo Alto Networks valued at nearly $10 billion, its largest to date. Investors weighed the impact of rising AI and cloud spending against ongoing regulatory scrutiny and antitrust concerns.
19 December 2025
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AppLovin Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: APP) Today: Fresh Highs, New Forecasts, and What Wall Street Sees Next (Dec. 19, 2025)

AppLovin Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: APP) Today: Fresh Highs, New Forecasts, and What Wall Street Sees Next (Dec. 19, 2025)

AppLovin Corporation stock (NASDAQ: APP) is extending its 2025 momentum as investors weigh a mix of fresh forecasts, valuation debates, and the company’s unusually strong cash-generation profile for a mega-cap growth name. As of Dec. 19, 2025, APP was trading around $712 intraday after opening near $702, with the day’s range spanning roughly $698–$721. That keeps the stock within striking distance of its recent highs and builds on the prior session’s close near $694. The bigger picture: APP has become one of the market’s most closely watched AI-adtech stories—admired for execution and margins, questioned for valuation, and still actively contested
19 December 2025
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Intel Stock News Today: Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) at the Crossroads of Foundry Progress, Washington Scrutiny, and New Deal Rumors — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 19, 2025

Intel Stock News Today: Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) at the Crossroads of Foundry Progress, Washington Scrutiny, and New Deal Rumors — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 19, 2025

Intel shares closed at $37.13 on Friday, December 19, 2025, up 2.3% as chip stocks rallied. The stock has dropped about 17% since early December after a surge tied to deals and partnerships. Intel completed key milestones with ASML’s High-NA EUV lithography tool, crucial for its 14A manufacturing node. Political scrutiny and AI-related acquisitions remain in focus.
19 December 2025
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Lululemon Stock (NASDAQ: LULU) Today: Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Transition, Tariff Headwinds and 2026 Expansion Fuel Fresh Debate

Lululemon Stock (NASDAQ: LULU) Today: Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Transition, Tariff Headwinds and 2026 Expansion Fuel Fresh Debate

Lululemon shares fell to the low-$210s on Dec. 19 after a rally earlier in the week, following news that CEO Calvin McDonald will step down Jan. 31, 2026. Activist investor Elliott Management disclosed a stake worth over $1 billion and is pushing for a new CEO. The company reported strong quarterly results but issued a cautious outlook due to tariffs and regulatory changes. Lululemon also announced record international expansion plans for 2026.
19 December 2025
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GE Vernova Stock (GEV) News and Forecast: Analyst Targets Rise After AI-Linked Volatility — December 19, 2025

GE Vernova Stock (GEV) News and Forecast: Analyst Targets Rise After AI-Linked Volatility — December 19, 2025

GE Vernova shares rose about 2% to $652.86 Friday after rebounding from a midweek drop linked to concerns over AI-driven electricity demand. The selloff followed news that AI chip start-up Mythic raised $125 million to develop more energy-efficient hardware, sparking fears of slower growth in data center power needs. GE Vernova has reportedly sold out gas turbines through 2028.
19 December 2025
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Applied Digital Corporation Stock (APLD) Today: Macquarie Financing, Hyperscaler Signals, and What Forecasts Say on Dec. 19, 2025

Applied Digital Corporation Stock (APLD) Today: Macquarie Financing, Hyperscaler Signals, and What Forecasts Say on Dec. 19, 2025

Applied Digital shares rose about 7% to $25.68 by mid-day Friday after announcing a $100 million development loan facility with Macquarie Group. The loan, disclosed December 18, will fund pre-lease costs for new data-center projects. The company said it is in advanced talks with a hyperscale tenant for multiple campuses. Investors focused on the financing amid ongoing scrutiny of debt-funded AI infrastructure.
19 December 2025
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Robinhood Stock News Today (Dec. 19, 2025): HOOD Rises as Analysts Tout a Prediction-Markets “Supercycle” and WonderFi Deal Timeline Extends

Robinhood Stock News Today (Dec. 19, 2025): HOOD Rises as Analysts Tout a Prediction-Markets “Supercycle” and WonderFi Deal Timeline Extends

Robinhood shares rose 3.41% to $121.16 as of 15:14 UTC Friday after news that its proposed WonderFi acquisition deadline was extended to June 1, 2026. Trading volume reached 6 million shares, with market cap at $127.2 billion. The extension aims to allow more time for integration and regulatory approval in Canada. Wall Street analysts highlighted Robinhood’s prediction markets as a key growth driver.
19 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) on Dec. 19, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Breakup Fees, and Wall Street Price Targets

Netflix Stock (NFLX) on Dec. 19, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Breakup Fees, and Wall Street Price Targets

Netflix shares traded near $94.91 on Dec. 19, modestly higher after a volatile month. Harris Associates, holding 3.9% of Warner Bros. Discovery, signaled openness to a revised Paramount Skydance bid, keeping Netflix’s $82.7 billion Warner deal in flux. The uncertainty could raise the purchase price or delay the process. Netflix’s proposal includes $23.25 in cash and $4.50 in stock per WBD share.
19 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) News Today: Price Jumps as Rate-Cut Bets Return, Analysts Recalibrate 2026 Outlook

JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) News Today: Price Jumps as Rate-Cut Bets Return, Analysts Recalibrate 2026 Outlook

JPMorgan Chase shares rose 1.17% to $316.65 Friday morning after opening at $313.79, tracking renewed expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026. The stock rebounded after a volatile December, as investors weighed expense growth against revenue and capital returns. Traders are pricing in at least two rate cuts next year, according to LSEG data cited by Reuters.
19 December 2025
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Infosys Stock Today: INFY Rises as Accenture Lifts IT Sentiment—Analyst Targets, Q3 Earnings Date, and What Could Move Shares Next

Infosys Stock Today: INFY Rises as Accenture Lifts IT Sentiment—Analyst Targets, Q3 Earnings Date, and What Could Move Shares Next

Infosys shares rose 0.81% to ₹1,639.60 on December 19, 2025, outperforming some large-cap IT peers as Accenture’s strong results lifted sector sentiment. Trading volumes were slightly below average, with no major company-specific news. Markets now await Infosys’ next earnings report in January, seen as a key test for its growth outlook.
19 December 2025
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Bank of America Stock (NYSE: BAC) on Dec. 19, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Bank of America Stock (NYSE: BAC) on Dec. 19, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is closing out 2025 in the spotlight as investors weigh a late-year rotation into financials, shifting expectations for U.S. interest rates, and a growing focus on what bank earnings look like once the “easy” part of the post-inflation cycle is over. As of Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 (15:10 UTC), BAC traded at about $54.80, up roughly 1% on the session, after an intraday range between roughly $54.22 and $54.94, on volume of about 10.3 million shares at the time of the update. With Q4 2025 earnings scheduled for Jan. 14, 2026, the next
19 December 2025
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Strategy Inc Stock (MSTR) Today: Bitcoin Rebound, MSCI Index Risk, Fresh BTC Buys, and Wall Street Price Targets (Dec. 19, 2025)

Strategy Inc Stock (MSTR) Today: Bitcoin Rebound, MSCI Index Risk, Fresh BTC Buys, and Wall Street Price Targets (Dec. 19, 2025)

Strategy Inc shares rose about 4% to $164.59 Friday as Bitcoin hovered near $88,000, but analysts noted the company’s ability to buy more Bitcoin is constrained by its falling stock price and rising funding costs. MSCI is reviewing whether to exclude Strategy from key indices, with a decision expected by January 15. JPMorgan estimates index exclusion could trigger $2.8 billion in outflows.
19 December 2025
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AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 19, 2025): China Meeting, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook for Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD)

AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 19, 2025): China Meeting, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook for Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD)

AMD shares rose nearly 5% to $211.10 Friday after CEO Lisa Su met with China’s commerce minister in Beijing, according to Reuters. The meeting followed a volatile week for AI-related stocks and renewed focus on U.S.-China chip policy. Investors responded to improved sentiment in the semiconductor sector and ongoing Wall Street forecasts for 2026.
19 December 2025
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Palantir (PLTR) Stock News Today, Dec. 19, 2025: Price Near $190 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and New Defense/AI Deals Drive the Outlook

Palantir (PLTR) Stock News Today, Dec. 19, 2025: Price Near $190 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and New Defense/AI Deals Drive the Outlook

December 19, 2025 — Palantir Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: PLTR) shares were higher in early Friday trading, hovering around $190 after a volatile week for high-growth AI stocks. PLTR is coming into the final stretch of 2025 with a market value above $400 billion and a reputation for outsized moves—making today’s mix of macro data, defense contract momentum, and analyst valuation debates especially consequential. Palantir stock price today: where PLTR is trading on Dec. 19, 2025 In early U.S. trading on Friday, Palantir stock changed hands near $190.59, up about 2.6% versus the prior close, with intraday trading spanning roughly the
19 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) After Hours: Shares Hold Near $227 After Inflation-Driven Rally — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

Amazon Stock (AMZN) After Hours: Shares Hold Near $227 After Inflation-Driven Rally — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) ended Thursday, December 18, 2025 with a strong gain, then traded quietly after the closing bell—setting up a potentially headline- and macro-sensitive Friday session as traders head into year-end positioning. After the regular session ended at 4:00 p.m. ET, Amazon stock finished at $226.76, up $5.49 (+2.48%), and later ticked up modestly in late after-hours trading to about $226.94 (+0.08%) at 7:59 p.m. ET, with roughly 3.9 million shares traded after hours. Wall Street Journal+1 AMZN after the bell (Dec. 18): The numbers investors are watching Amazon’s Thursday rally came on heavy activity: around 50.27 million
19 December 2025
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Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: “Mango” and “Avocado” AI Models, New Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Spending Debate (Dec. 19, 2025)

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: “Mango” and “Avocado” AI Models, New Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Spending Debate (Dec. 19, 2025)

Meta traded near $664.63 on Dec. 19, 2025, giving it a $1.85 trillion valuation. Shares remain well below the August 52-week high of $796.25 as investors weigh strong ad revenue against heavy AI spending. Reports say Meta will launch new “Mango” and “Avocado” AI models in 2026, with possible paid access for “Avocado.” Analyst price targets remain high but are being trimmed.
19 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock News Today (MSFT): AI Spending Debate, OpenAI Fundraising Headlines, and Analyst Targets in Focus on Dec. 19, 2025

Microsoft Stock News Today (MSFT): AI Spending Debate, OpenAI Fundraising Headlines, and Analyst Targets in Focus on Dec. 19, 2025

Microsoft shares traded near $486 Friday, up 0.4%, valuing the company at about $3.85 trillion. The stock remains below its 50-day moving average but above the 200-day. Investors are weighing whether Microsoft’s heavy AI investments can sustain growth without pressuring margins or running into capacity limits. Recent market moves reflect year-end profit-taking and rotation out of mega-cap AI stocks.
19 December 2025
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Carnival Corporation & plc Stock (CCL): Record 2025 Results, Dividend Reinstated, and 2026 Outlook — What Changed on Dec. 19, 2025

Carnival Corporation & plc Stock (CCL): Record 2025 Results, Dividend Reinstated, and 2026 Outlook — What Changed on Dec. 19, 2025

Carnival Corporation reported record 2025 results on Dec. 19, including $2.8 billion net income and $26.6 billion revenue. The company reinstated its quarterly dividend at $0.15 per share, the first since the pandemic suspension. Shares rose about 3.5% to $29.34 by 14:38 UTC. Carnival also proposed simplifying its dual-listed structure and issued strong 2026 guidance.
19 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

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

Stock Market Today 08.02.2026

8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 12:19 AM EST Sprinklr (CXM) Undervalued Amid Share Price Drop, AI Growth Potential Assessed February 8, 2026, 12:11 AM EST. Sprinklr (CXM) shares hover near $6, reflecting a 21% drop over 30 days and nearly 31% decline year-to-date. Despite negative returns stretching back three years, some analysts see an intrinsic value of around $11, suggesting the stock may be undervalued. The AI-driven customer experience platform is integrating advanced AI functionalities across marketing and customer service products to capitalize on rising demand for AI-powered analytics. Key risks include potential
Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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