Texas Bitcoin ATM Expansion: Bitcoin Bancorp Plans Up to 200 Licensed Machines Starting Q1 2026

Texas Bitcoin ATM Expansion: Bitcoin Bancorp Plans Up to 200 Licensed Machines Starting Q1 2026

Texas is poised for another wave of cryptocurrency cash access after Bitcoin Bancorp (OTC: BCBC) announced plans to deploy up to 200 licensed Bitcoin ATMs across the state beginning in Q1 2026—a move that underscores how quickly the Lone Star State has become a focal point for the U.S. crypto economy. GlobeNewswire+1 The planned rollout is being framed by the company as a “compliant growth” push into what it calls one of America’s most crypto-forward jurisdictions, but it also lands at a time when crypto ATMs are facing growing consumer-protection scrutiny nationwide—with regulators, lawmakers, and law enforcement increasingly focused on
16 December 2025
Linde plc Stock (LIN) Outlook on Dec. 16, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, Dividend Date, and What Could Move Shares Next

Linde plc Stock (LIN) Outlook on Dec. 16, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, Dividend Date, and What Could Move Shares Next

Linde shares closed at $416.99 on Dec. 15, with analysts maintaining a “Buy” consensus and a $501 average price target, per MarketBeat. RBC cut its target to $490 but kept an Outperform rating, citing concerns over weak industrial production, especially in Europe. Citi named Linde a top pick, while Mizuho trimmed its target to $495, citing lower sector valuation multiples.
Vedanta Demerger Approved: Mumbai NCLT Clears Split Into Five Listed Companies After Oil Ministry Objections; Shares Jump

Vedanta Demerger Approved: Mumbai NCLT Clears Split Into Five Listed Companies After Oil Ministry Objections; Shares Jump

The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal approved Vedanta Ltd’s demerger plan on Tuesday, clearing the way for the conglomerate to split into five separately listed businesses. The decision follows months of objections from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Vedanta shares rose up to 4% after the ruling. The written order had not been posted at the time of reporting.
Bitcoin Slides Toward $85,800 as Year-End Caution Deepens in Crypto; Ethereum, XRP and Solana Extend Losses

Bitcoin Slides Toward $85,800 as Year-End Caution Deepens in Crypto; Ethereum, XRP and Solana Extend Losses

Crypto markets continued their December pullback on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with traders dialing down risk ahead of fresh macro signals and thinner year-end liquidity. In Asian trading, Bitcoin fell toward $85,800, while Ether hovered around $2,930 and other major tokens—including XRP, Solana and Dogecoin—showed broad weekly declines that point to a market-wide retreat rather than any single-token shock. Futu News The move comes after a week of chop that followed last week’s Federal Reserve 25-basis-point rate cut, and it highlights a recurring theme for late 2025: policy easing has not been enough to restore sustained risk appetite, as investors
16 December 2025
iRobot Stock (IRBT) Plunges After Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing: Picea Deal, Nasdaq Delisting Date, and Investor Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

iRobot Stock (IRBT) Plunges After Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing: Picea Deal, Nasdaq Delisting Date, and Investor Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

iRobot will suspend Nasdaq trading on December 22, 2025, after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reaching a deal to transfer ownership to Shenzhen PICEA Robotics. The company warned shareholders they are expected to receive no recovery if the plan is approved. IRBT shares fell 73% to $1.18 on December 16 amid heavy volume. iRobot does not plan to appeal the delisting.
16 December 2025
Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 16, 2025: Why Shares Dropped, What Analysts See Next

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 16, 2025: Why Shares Dropped, What Analysts See Next

Applied Digital shares fell about 17.5% on Dec. 15, 2025, amid heavy trading and a broad pullback in AI infrastructure stocks. No company-specific news drove the drop, but analysts cited profit-taking, valuation resets, and concerns over financing and rapid expansion. Options activity and a recent SEC resale registration filing also contributed to volatility.
16 December 2025
B. Riley Financial (RILY) Stock: Overdue Q2 Filing, Profit Swing, Debt Cut, and Nasdaq Deadlines in Focus on Dec. 16, 2025

B. Riley Financial (RILY) Stock: Overdue Q2 Filing, Profit Swing, Debt Cut, and Nasdaq Deadlines in Focus on Dec. 16, 2025

B. Riley Financial filed its overdue Q2 2025 10-Q on December 16, reporting net income of $137.5 million versus a $(435.6) million loss a year earlier and a significant debt reduction. The filing, made ahead of a key Nasdaq compliance deadline, triggered a 16.9% after-hours stock jump and renewed focus on whether the company can stay current with future reports.
Amazon Stock (AMZN) in Focus: Guggenheim’s Buy Call, AI Cloud Economics, and the Biggest Headlines to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

Amazon Stock (AMZN) in Focus: Guggenheim’s Buy Call, AI Cloud Economics, and the Biggest Headlines to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

Guggenheim initiated Amazon coverage with a Buy rating and $300 price target, citing momentum in cloud and AI infrastructure. Analysts point to Amazon’s lagging stock performance versus peers but note renewed focus on AWS and advertising growth. Data center power constraints and AI capex sustainability remain in focus as investor debate intensifies.
Hong Kong Tech Stocks Slide as Hang Seng Tech Hits a Three-Week Low; Alibaba and Tencent Sink on Tax-Rumor Jitters and Global Risk-Off (Dec. 16, 2025)

Hong Kong Tech Stocks Slide as Hang Seng Tech Hits a Three-Week Low; Alibaba and Tencent Sink on Tax-Rumor Jitters and Global Risk-Off (Dec. 16, 2025)

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Tech Index fell 1.74% on Tuesday, hitting a multi-week low after a midday rumor about “tax recognition” for tech firms triggered heavy selling. Alibaba dropped over 2%, Tencent and Meituan lost more than 1% each, and Tongguan Gold slid more than 6%. The Hang Seng Index closed down 1.54%. No official confirmation of the rumored tax issue was released.
Luminar Technologies (LAZR) Stock Today: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, $110M Unit Sale, Delisting Risk, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Luminar Technologies (LAZR) Stock Today: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, $110M Unit Sale, Delisting Risk, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Luminar Technologies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas and plans to sell its core LiDAR business under court supervision. The company agreed to sell its Luminar Semiconductors unit to Quantum Computing Inc. for $110 million, pending a court-approved auction. LAZR shares plunged about 60% on the news and now trade near $0.30. Luminar expects to be delisted from Nasdaq and will not appeal.
16 December 2025
Ford Stock (NYSE: F) Today: $19.5B EV Write-Down, Hybrid Pivot, Recall Headline, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Ford Stock (NYSE: F) Today: $19.5B EV Write-Down, Hybrid Pivot, Recall Headline, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Ford Motor Co. shares traded at $13.65 on Dec. 16, down 0.8%, after the company announced a $19.5 billion charge tied to scaling back electric vehicle plans and dissolving a battery joint venture with SK On. U.S. regulators also flagged a new vehicle recall. About $5.5 billion of the charge is expected to impact cash, mostly in 2026 and 2027.
Hang Seng Tech Index Hits Lowest Since Nov. 21 as Hong Kong Stocks Slide on China Growth Jitters and Global Tech Rotation

Hang Seng Tech Index Hits Lowest Since Nov. 21 as Hong Kong Stocks Slide on China Growth Jitters and Global Tech Rotation

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 393 points, or 1.54%, to 25,235 on Tuesday, with the Hang Seng Tech Index dropping 1.74% to 5,402, its lowest since late November. Alibaba lost 3.6%, Tencent 1.4%, and SMIC 3.6%. Losses followed weak China economic data and a global retreat from tech ahead of key U.S. releases. Shanghai and CSI 300 indexes also declined.
AMC Robotics Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: AMCI): Latest News, Price Action, and Forecast Outlook on Dec. 16, 2025

AMC Robotics Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: AMCI): Latest News, Price Action, and Forecast Outlook on Dec. 16, 2025

AMC Robotics Corporation (NASDAQ: AMCI) surged as much as 170% Dec. 16, trading between $3.44 and $14.23 on volume of about 103.8 million shares after its SPAC merger and ticker change. The stock debuted as AMCI Dec. 10 following its combination with AlphaVest Acquisition Corp. AMC Robotics develops AI-powered security robots and smart surveillance technology.
16 December 2025
Shell PLC Stock (SHEL) News and Forecast: BP Takeover Talk, Buybacks, and the Key Catalysts Into 2026 (Dec. 16, 2025)

Shell PLC Stock (SHEL) News and Forecast: BP Takeover Talk, Buybacks, and the Key Catalysts Into 2026 (Dec. 16, 2025)

Shell’s chief of mergers and acquisitions, Greg Gut, resigned after leadership blocked a proposal to acquire BP, according to Reuters and the Financial Times. In London, Shell shares closed at 2,706p on Dec. 16; its U.S. ADR traded near $72. The UK’s Financial Reporting Council is investigating EY over audit partner rotation in Shell’s 2024 financials. Shell’s next earnings are due Feb. 5, 2026.
Diageo plc Stock (DGE.L, DEO) on 16 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets, and What to Watch Next

Diageo plc Stock (DGE.L, DEO) on 16 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets, and What to Watch Next

Diageo shares traded at 1,675.8p in London and $88.92 in New York on December 16, 2025, after a volatile year. Fitch Ratings plans to withdraw its rating on Diageo by January 15. Workers at the Belfast packaging site voted to resume strike action, but Diageo expects no disruption to Guinness supply. Analyst sentiment remains mixed following recent downgrades and price-target cuts.
16 December 2025
Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock Update 16 December 2025: £200m Interim Buyback, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock Update 16 December 2025: £200m Interim Buyback, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Rolls-Royce announced a £200 million interim share buyback on Tuesday, following the completion of its £1 billion 2025 program in November. Shares traded down about 0.9% at £11.03 in early London trading. The new buyback will run from 2 January to 24 February 2026, with UBS AG London Branch as broker. Shares purchased will be cancelled, reducing share capital.
16 December 2025
National Grid plc Stock (NG.L / NGG): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook and Key Catalysts on 16 December 2025

National Grid plc Stock (NG.L / NGG): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook and Key Catalysts on 16 December 2025

Ofgem approved a £28bn UK grid upgrade plan, raising National Grid’s allowed investment and warning of a £108 rise in consumer bills by 2031. National Grid shares closed at 1,128p in London with a £55.9bn market cap. Ofgem’s RIIO-T3 Final Determination set a 6.12% real allowed cost of equity for National Grid Electricity Transmission from April 2026.
London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) Stock Update: Share Buyback Continues, AI Strategy in Focus, and Analyst Forecasts on 16 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) Stock Update: Share Buyback Continues, AI Strategy in Focus, and Analyst Forecasts on 16 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group said it bought 157,143 shares on 15 December as part of its ongoing buyback, paying an average 8,571p per share. All repurchased shares will be cancelled. LSEG stock traded near 8,592p on 16 December, well below its 2025 high of 12,185p. The company also updated its £10bn Euro Medium Term Note Programme after FCA approval.

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