Vistra Corp (VST) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Cut, “AI Power Trade” Volatility, and the Next Big PJM Catalyst

Vistra Corp (VST) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Cut, “AI Power Trade” Volatility, and the Next Big PJM Catalyst

Vistra shares fell from the low-$170s to the mid-$160s Wednesday after JPMorgan cut its price target to $233 from $249, maintaining an Overweight rating. The move pressured the broader utility sector tied to AI-driven power demand. Recent insider sales by executives added to volatility. Consensus analyst price target stands near $232.
17 December 2025
Coherent Corp. Stock (COHR) Jumps on Morgan Stanley Price-Target Hike as New SEC Filings Spotlight Bain Share Overhang (Dec. 17, 2025)

Coherent Corp. Stock (COHR) Jumps on Morgan Stanley Price-Target Hike as New SEC Filings Spotlight Bain Share Overhang (Dec. 17, 2025)

Coherent Corp. shares rose early Wednesday after Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $180, maintaining an “Equal-Weight” rating. New SEC filings show registration for resale of up to 9.78 million shares tied to converted preferred stock, with Bain-linked BML as the beneficial owner. The company also updated its business segment reporting in a recent 8-K.
17 December 2025
Intuit (INTU) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 17, 2025

Intuit (INTU) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 17, 2025

Intuit shares traded near $666 midday Wednesday, down 0.48% after a 2.25% gain Tuesday. Zacks cited recent underperformance versus peers due to higher expenses and seasonality but highlighted Intuit’s strong positions in small-business and consumer finance. Simply Wall St estimated shares are about 12.6% undervalued, though the P/E remains high. Several institutional portfolio moves were disclosed in new filings.
17 December 2025
Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock: Latest Price, Today’s Institutional Moves, and Wall Street Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock: Latest Price, Today’s Institutional Moves, and Wall Street Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares fell 0.8% to $565.62 Wednesday as institutional filings and analyst upgrades drove trading. Assenagon Asset Management reported a large purchase, while Union Bancaire Privée cut its stake by 30.6%. About 953,000 shares changed hands intraday. The Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF was flat, indicating stock-specific moves.
17 December 2025
Home Depot Stock (NYSE:HD) News Today: Truist Lifts Price Target to $390 as Housing Signals Stay Mixed — December 17, 2025

Home Depot Stock (NYSE:HD) News Today: Truist Lifts Price Target to $390 as Housing Signals Stay Mixed — December 17, 2025

Home Depot stock (NYSE:HD) is in focus on December 17, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh analyst price-target increase, a housing backdrop that remains “better—but not fixed,” and a growing list of non-operational headlines that can shape short-term sentiment. As of the latest market update today, Home Depot shares traded at about $356, up roughly 1% on the session after opening near $352 and moving in a $351–$357 intraday range. That bounce follows Tuesday’s weaker close, when HD fell 1.21% to $352.68, leaving the stock about 17% below its 52-week high of $426.75 set on September 17, 2025. MarketWatch Below
17 December 2025
Argan (AGX) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: What’s Driving the Move, the $3B Backlog Story, and Wall Street Forecasts

Argan (AGX) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: What’s Driving the Move, the $3B Backlog Story, and Wall Street Forecasts

December 17, 2025 — Argan, Inc. (NYSE: AGX) stock turned sharply lower in Wednesday trading, extending the volatile post-earnings stretch that has defined the past two weeks for the power-and-industrial EPC contractor. By mid-afternoon, AGX was trading around $293, down roughly 8% from the prior close, after opening near $320 and swinging between about $327 and $293 intraday. So what’s behind the Dec. 17 drop—and what do the latest company updates, analyst forecasts, and recent project announcements suggest about where Argan stock could go from here? AGX stock today: the move, the volume, and what investors are reacting to Market
17 December 2025
Oklo Inc. Stock (NYSE: OKLO) News Today: Why OKLO Is Sliding on Dec. 17, 2025—Latest Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Oklo Inc. Stock (NYSE: OKLO) News Today: Why OKLO Is Sliding on Dec. 17, 2025—Latest Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Oklo Inc. shares fell 8.7% to $76.22 Wednesday after the company reported progress on plutonium-fueled reactor tests with Los Alamos National Laboratory. The stock opened at $84.29 and swung as low as $75.76 amid heavy trading. Investors weighed the technical milestone against concerns over dilution and uncertainty in the AI energy sector.
17 December 2025
General Mills Stock (NYSE: GIS) Jumps After Q2 FY2026 Earnings Beat: Outlook Reaffirmed, Analysts Map the Next Move

General Mills Stock (NYSE: GIS) Jumps After Q2 FY2026 Earnings Beat: Outlook Reaffirmed, Analysts Map the Next Move

General Mills shares rose about 3% to $48.52 Wednesday after fiscal Q2 results topped Wall Street estimates. Net sales fell 7% to $4.86 billion, with adjusted EPS down 21% to $1.10, but both beat consensus forecasts. The company reaffirmed its full-year outlook despite continued pressure from portfolio changes and higher brand investment.
Symbotic (SYM) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Offering Fallout, Q4 Results, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Symbotic (SYM) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Offering Fallout, Q4 Results, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Symbotic Inc. shares fell about 9% to around $57 on Wednesday, Dec. 17, after opening near $62.69 and hitting an intraday low in the mid-$50s. The drop extends recent volatility following a $425 million equity offering that closed Dec. 8 and a new customer win. Trading volume surged on Dec. 16 during a brief rebound, but selling resumed as investors weighed dilution and growth prospects.
17 December 2025
Life360 Stock (NASDAQ: LIF) Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Life360 Stock (NASDAQ: LIF) Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Life360 shares fell 8.6% to $58.75 on Dec. 17, closing near session lows after opening above $64. The drop came without a new company announcement, amid below-average trading volume and recent shifts in analyst ratings. UBS cut its price target to $110, while DA Davidson initiated coverage at $94. Life360’s average 12-month target stands at $93.63, with a low estimate of $58.
17 December 2025
American Airlines (AAL) Stock Today: Premium Overhaul Push, Loyalty Moves, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

American Airlines (AAL) Stock Today: Premium Overhaul Push, Loyalty Moves, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) stock was modestly lower in Wednesday trading as investors digested a fresh burst of “premium” news—and weighed what it means for margins, cash flow, and a turnaround that still has work to do. By mid-day/afternoon on Dec. 17, AAL was trading around $15.85–$15.87, down roughly 0.7%–0.9% on the session, after surging 4.31% on Tuesday (Dec. 16) amid heavy volume. Investing.com+2MarketBeat+2 AAL stock focus on Dec. 17: what’s driving the headlines 1) Reuters: American Airlines ramps up premium upgrades to catch Delta and United The biggest market-moving narrative today came from a Reuters report describing
17 December 2025
nVent Electric (NVT) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Are Falling, Dividend Boost, and Wall Street Forecasts Heading Into 2026

nVent Electric (NVT) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Are Falling, Dividend Boost, and Wall Street Forecasts Heading Into 2026

nVent Electric (NVT) shares fell 8.28% to $93.93 on December 17, 2025, amid light trading volume and no major company-specific news. Unusual call-option activity surged, with traders buying over 5,000 contracts, while analysts maintained bullish price targets near $123. The company also announced a 5% dividend increase to $0.21 per share, payable February 6, 2026.
17 December 2025
IonQ (IONQ) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Joins Jefferies With Fresh Coverage—Latest Headlines, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook

IonQ (IONQ) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Joins Jefferies With Fresh Coverage—Latest Headlines, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook

IonQ shares fell 5.5% to $46.95 by mid-afternoon Wednesday despite new bullish analyst coverage. Wedbush initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $60 target, following Jefferies’ Buy rating and $100 target a day earlier. The stock swung between $52.08 and $46.84 on heavy volume after Tuesday’s 7.8% rally. Unusual options activity signaled increased speculation.
17 December 2025
CrowdStrike Stock (CRWD) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Falcon AIDR AI Security Launch, Analyst Forecasts, Options Signals, and What’s Moving Shares

CrowdStrike Stock (CRWD) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Falcon AIDR AI Security Launch, Analyst Forecasts, Options Signals, and What’s Moving Shares

CrowdStrike shares fell 2.85% to $474.62 midday Wednesday after the company announced general availability of Falcon AIDR, a new AI security product targeting prompt and agent attacks. Trading volume reached about 1.2 million shares. The move follows recent coverage of product expansion, updated institutional ownership, and a credit-rating note. No new earnings were reported; last results came Dec. 2.
Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) Today: Buyback Boom, Dividend Hike, Africa Expansion—and the Swipe-Fee Legal Risk Investors Are Watching

Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) Today: Buyback Boom, Dividend Hike, Africa Expansion—and the Swipe-Fee Legal Risk Investors Are Watching

December 17, 2025 — Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is closing out mid-December with a familiar mix of strengths and scrutiny: a powerful shareholder-return story (a new $14 billion repurchase authorization and a 14% dividend increase), steady business momentum tied to digital payments, and a renewed legal spotlight on U.S. “swipe fee” economics after major retailers urged a judge to block a proposed Visa/Mastercard settlement. Mastercard Investor Relations+1 In Wednesday’s trade (Dec. 17), MA was holding near the $567–$568 area, modestly higher on the session—resilient amid a broader market pullback driven by macro uncertainty and delayed U.S. data that left investors
17 December 2025
Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Visa Expands USDC Settlement, Circle Signs New Asia Payments Deal, Analysts Refresh Forecasts

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Visa Expands USDC Settlement, Circle Signs New Asia Payments Deal, Analysts Refresh Forecasts

Circle shares fell 2.43% to $80.98 Wednesday after Visa launched USDC settlement for U.S. banks and Circle announced a cross-border payments partnership in Asia. Trading was heavy, with 7.7 million shares changing hands as the stock swung between $79.89 and $85.66. Cross River Bank and Lead Bank are the first U.S. institutions settling with Visa using USDC.
17 December 2025
Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock News Today: NRC Extends Key Nuclear Licenses, Calpine Deal Nears Closing, and Analysts Refresh Price Targets (Dec. 17, 2025)

Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock News Today: NRC Extends Key Nuclear Licenses, Calpine Deal Nears Closing, and Analysts Refresh Price Targets (Dec. 17, 2025)

Constellation Energy shares fell sharply to $334.56 Wednesday despite the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission granting 20-year license renewals for its Clinton and Dresden nuclear plants in Illinois. Trading volume reached 2.37 million as investors rotated out of AI-linked power stocks. The renewed licenses extend operations at Clinton to 2047 and Dresden to 2049 and 2051.

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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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