Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Slides as Oil Drops Below $60: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Slides as Oil Drops Below $60: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Exxon Mobil shares fell about 2% to $115 on Tuesday as oil prices slid, with Brent near $60 and WTI around $56 a barrel. Reuters reported Exxon is among potential bidders for Lukoil’s $22 billion overseas assets, as Lukoil seeks buyers following U.S. sanctions. The deadline for bids was extended to Jan. 17, 2026. Weak Chinese economic data and Russia-Ukraine peace talk optimism also weighed on crude.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock News on Dec. 16, 2025: Jefferies Starts Coverage With a Buy, Wall Street Targets Stack Up, and the Bull–Bear Tug-of-War Intensifies

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock News on Dec. 16, 2025: Jefferies Starts Coverage With a Buy, Wall Street Targets Stack Up, and the Bull–Bear Tug-of-War Intensifies

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) is back in the quantum-computing spotlight on December 16, 2025, after Jefferies initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $45 price target—a fresh endorsement in a sector that’s been equal parts hype engine and stress test for investor patience. Investing.com+2TradingView+2 As of the latest available trading data on Dec. 16, QBTS was trading around $24 a share (after a $23.74 prior close), underscoring the scale of upside implied by the new target—and the volatility that comes with “future-of-compute” stocks. But today’s news cycle isn’t a one-note bull chorus. Alongside the Jefferies call, commentary published
16 December 2025
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): ARK Invest Buys the Dip as Ethereum Treasury Nears 4M ETH, Analysts See $47–$60 Targets

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): ARK Invest Buys the Dip as Ethereum Treasury Nears 4M ETH, Analysts See $47–$60 Targets

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) traded around $31.14 Tuesday on heavy volume after disclosing it holds nearly 4 million ETH and $1 billion in cash. ARK Invest bought shares following an 11% drop Monday. The company reported adding over 100,000 ETH in a week, aiming for 5% of ETH supply. A new shareholder investigation press release added legal pressure to the volatile stock.
Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Today: Analysts Weigh AI Travel Disruption, Fresh Targets, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Today: Analysts Weigh AI Travel Disruption, Fresh Targets, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Booking Holdings shares traded near $5,480–$5,490 midday Tuesday, up from a $5,457.70 close, with market cap estimates around $176–$177 billion. DA Davidson reiterated a Buy rating and set a $6,600 price target, citing limited near-term AI risk but warning that “native booking” in AI interfaces could disrupt the sector in 2026.
16 December 2025
Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock News Today: Shares Extend Rally as Leadership Transition and FY2026 Outlook Take Center Stage (Dec. 16, 2025)

Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock News Today: Shares Extend Rally as Leadership Transition and FY2026 Outlook Take Center Stage (Dec. 16, 2025)

Procter & Gamble shares closed at $145.13 Monday, up 1.6% for a fifth straight gain, outperforming broader U.S. indexes. The company disclosed Health Care CEO Jennifer Davis will retire June 30, 2026, as it prepares for a CEO handoff to Shailesh Jejurikar on January 1. PG traded around $146.20 early Tuesday, still below its 2025 peak of $179.99.
Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock News Today: $980M Bitcoin Buy, Nasdaq 100 Stay, MSCI Index Risk, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock News Today: $980M Bitcoin Buy, Nasdaq 100 Stay, MSCI Index Risk, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR) disclosed a $980.3 million Bitcoin purchase, adding 10,645 BTC between Dec. 8–14, bringing total holdings to 671,268 BTC. Shares rose 4.9% Tuesday to $170.01 after news of the buy and confirmation the company remains in the Nasdaq 100. The purchase was funded through $989 million in new equity and preferred share issuance.
16 December 2025
GE Aerospace Stock (GE) Today: Citi’s $386 Target, FAA LEAP Directive, Dividend Date, and What to Watch Ahead of Q4 Earnings

GE Aerospace Stock (GE) Today: Citi’s $386 Target, FAA LEAP Directive, Dividend Date, and What to Watch Ahead of Q4 Earnings

GE Aerospace shares traded at $299.29, down 0.56% as of 11:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, with a market cap near $315.7 billion. Citi began coverage with a Buy rating and a $386 target, while BNP Paribas Exane started at Underperform with a $275 target. The FAA issued a new directive on LEAP-1A engine inspections, effective late December. GE declared a $0.36 dividend and set Q4 earnings for Jan. 22.
Walmart Stock (WMT) Today: Fresh Analyst Target Hikes, Nasdaq Shift, and Legal Headlines Shape the 2026 Outlook

Walmart Stock (WMT) Today: Fresh Analyst Target Hikes, Nasdaq Shift, and Legal Headlines Shape the 2026 Outlook

Walmart shares traded at $115.89, down 0.77% Tuesday, as analysts including Evercore ISI and Gordon Haskett raised price targets following a strong quarter. The company faces scrutiny after the FDA issued warning letters over sales of recalled ByHeart infant formula linked to 51 botulism cases. Walmart recently completed its transfer to Nasdaq, fueling index-inclusion speculation.
16 December 2025
Zillow Stock (Z, ZG) Rebounds After Google Search Real Estate Test Sparks Selloff — Latest News, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

Zillow Stock (Z, ZG) Rebounds After Google Search Real Estate Test Sparks Selloff — Latest News, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

December 16, 2025 — Zillow Group, Inc. stock is in the spotlight after a sharp, headline-driven drop tied to a new competitive worry: Google is testing a homes-for-sale experience directly inside Search. The surprise “portal wars” plot twist rattled investors on Monday, but Zillow shares stabilized and rebounded in Tuesday trading as analysts argued the near-term impact could be limited. Investopedia+2Barron’s+2 As of late morning Dec. 16, Zillow’s Class C (NASDAQ: Z) traded around $70.80 and Class A (NASDAQ: ZG) around $69.52, both up from the prior close after Monday’s slide. Below is what’s moving Zillow stock today—what Google is
Ondas Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: ONDS) Stock News & Forecasts: Stifel Starts Coverage With a $13 Target as Drone Deals and SEC Filings Fuel Volatility (Dec. 16, 2025)

Ondas Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: ONDS) Stock News & Forecasts: Stifel Starts Coverage With a $13 Target as Drone Deals and SEC Filings Fuel Volatility (Dec. 16, 2025)

Stifel initiated coverage of Ondas Holdings with a Buy rating and a $13 price target on December 16, 2025, citing potential leadership in unmanned systems. ONDS traded at $7.865 as of 15:18 UTC after heavy volume and a sharp drop the previous day. The stock remains volatile amid a recent board resignation and a proposed OAS securities transaction that could increase share count.
16 December 2025
Caterpillar (CAT) Stock News Today: Fresh Analyst Optimism, Institutional Moves, and Updated Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock News Today: Fresh Analyst Optimism, Institutional Moves, and Updated Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Caterpillar shares traded around $594.11 as of 15:36 UTC on Dec. 16, up 0.74% after a volatile week that included a sharp drop on Dec. 12. A widely circulated “Power Inflow” trading signal at $588.24 drew attention from momentum traders. Analysts remain bullish, with 58% of 24 brokerages rating the stock a “Strong Buy.” The stock’s swings have influenced the Dow and attracted both short- and long-term investors.
16 December 2025
GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) News on Dec. 16, 2025: Fresh Price-Target Hikes Extend the AI-Power Trade Momentum

GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) News on Dec. 16, 2025: Fresh Price-Target Hikes Extend the AI-Power Trade Momentum

GE Vernova shares traded lower pre-market Dec. 16 after a volatile week that saw the stock hit a record high, then retreat to $681.35 at Friday’s close. The moves follow the company’s December investor update, which raised 2026 and 2028 financial targets and doubled the dividend. Analysts responded with new upgrades and higher price targets tied to data center and electrification demand.

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8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 1:09 AM EST Wheaton Precious Metals CEO Succession and Valuation Analysis February 8, 2026, 1:01 AM EST. Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM) announced Haytham Hodaly will become CEO on March 31, 2026, with Randy Smallwood moving to non-executive Chair. The stock has surged nearly 30% in 90 days and posted a 98% one-year total return. Despite this momentum, shares trade about 22% below an analyst's fair value estimate of CA$190.41. The company boasts strong finances with CA$1 billion cash and a CA$2 billion undrawn credit facility, underpinning growth prospects.
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.
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