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Robinhood shares rise again as traders watch Trump accounts and AI trading angle

Robinhood shares rise again as traders watch Trump accounts and AI trading angle

Robinhood shares rose 3.9% to $88.14 Friday, outpacing other brokerage and crypto stocks after launching government-backed Trump Accounts for children and new AI-agent trading tools. The Trump Accounts app, now available nationwide, will begin taking contributions July 4, offering eligible children a $1,000 Treasury deposit. Robinhood’s new AI agents can trade equities, with plans to expand to other assets. Trading volume neared 8.8 million shares.
29 May 2026
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Coinbase Layoffs: Brian Armstrong Cuts 700 Jobs As AI Reshapes Crypto Exchange

Coinbase Layoffs: Brian Armstrong Cuts 700 Jobs As AI Reshapes Crypto Exchange

Coinbase Global will cut about 700 jobs, or 14% of its workforce, as it restructures to focus on AI-driven operations, according to a regulatory filing Tuesday. The company expects $50 million to $60 million in restructuring expenses, mostly for severance. Shares rose 6.1% in early trading. CEO Brian Armstrong said affected staff lost system access immediately and will receive at least 16 weeks’ pay.
5 May 2026
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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Stock: Boxing Day Snapshot, Buyback Moves, AI Partnerships, and Analyst Forecasts (26 December 2025)

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Stock: Boxing Day Snapshot, Buyback Moves, AI Partnerships, and Analyst Forecasts (26 December 2025)

London Stock Exchange is closed for Boxing Day, with the last LSEG share trade at 8,894p on 24 December. LSEG’s market cap stands at £45.17bn, with shares down 21% year-to-date amid AI-related concerns. The company bought back 56,183 shares on 23 December as part of a £1 billion buyback plan for 2025. No trading resumes until after the holiday closure.
26 December 2025
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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Stock: Latest Buyback Updates, AI Partnerships and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Stock: Latest Buyback Updates, AI Partnerships and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group last traded at 8,874p in a shortened session on 24 December 2025 before UK markets closed for Christmas. LSEG reported buying 56,183 shares on 23 December at an average 8,899.82p as part of its ongoing £1 billion buyback, with shares to be cancelled. The programme is set to run into early 2026. LSEG’s 52-week range stands at 8,096p to 12,185p.
25 December 2025
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Mastercard (MA) Stock After Hours (Dec. 22, 2025): Shares Hold Near $576 as AI Payments, Debit Fraud Data and 2026 Outlooks Hit the Tape — What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Mastercard (MA) Stock After Hours (Dec. 22, 2025): Shares Hold Near $576 as AI Payments, Debit Fraud Data and 2026 Outlooks Hit the Tape — What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Mastercard closed Monday at $575.70, up 0.61%, after trading between $571 and $579. After-hours trading showed little movement, with shares steady in the mid-$575s. The stock remains below its August high of $601.77. A new partnership with Fiserv on AI-driven agentic commerce drew investor attention.
23 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 22, 2025): DJIA Near 48,410 at 1:35 PM ET as AI-Led Rally Lifts Stocks Ahead of Key U.S. Data

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 22, 2025): DJIA Near 48,410 at 1:35 PM ET as AI-Led Rally Lifts Stocks Ahead of Key U.S. Data

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.6% to around 48,414 in early afternoon trading Monday, lifted by gains in technology and AI-related stocks such as Nvidia and Micron. Chevron and Merck contributed significantly to the index’s rise, while Nike lagged. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also advanced about 0.6%. Trading volumes remained light ahead of the holiday.
22 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Outlook (Dec. 21, 2025): Nikkei 225 Futures Jump After BOJ Hike as IPOs, New TOPIX Indices and AI Tools Shape 2026

Tokyo Stock Exchange Outlook (Dec. 21, 2025): Nikkei 225 Futures Jump After BOJ Hike as IPOs, New TOPIX Indices and AI Tools Shape 2026

Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed up about 1% Friday after a tech rebound, despite higher bond yields following the Bank of Japan’s rate hike to 0.75%. Yen-denominated Nikkei futures traded above Friday’s close on Sunday, signaling continued risk appetite. The index had dropped 1.03% Thursday amid renewed doubts over AI and data-center spending. Markets remain volatile as traders weigh AI enthusiasm against rising rates.
21 December 2025
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Salesforce (CRM) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Why Shares Fell, What’s Moving the AI Thesis, and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Salesforce (CRM) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Why Shares Fell, What’s Moving the AI Thesis, and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Salesforce shares fell 2.92% to $254.58 Monday and slipped further to $253.50 after hours. Trading volume ran about 30% above average, with the stock hitting a session low of $253.09. The drop followed broader weakness in tech and AI-related stocks, with no major company-specific news. Truist Securities reiterated a Buy rating and a $380 price target.
16 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today: Futures Slip After Fed Rate Cut as Oracle’s AI Warning Tests Wall Street Rally (Dec. 11, 2025, 5:00 a.m. EST)

Dow Jones Today: Futures Slip After Fed Rate Cut as Oracle’s AI Warning Tests Wall Street Rally (Dec. 11, 2025, 5:00 a.m. EST)

Dow Jones futures fell about 150 points, or 0.31%, to 47,957 before 5 a.m. EST Thursday, signaling a weaker open after Wednesday’s 497-point surge. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures dropped up to 1.2% as tech stocks retreated following Oracle’s earnings and spending update. The Dow closed Wednesday at 48,057.75, its second-highest finish ever, after the Fed cut rates by 25 basis points.
11 December 2025
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SanDisk Corporation (SNDK) Stock on 9 December 2025: Price Action, Fresh Ratings, and AI-Driven Forecasts

SanDisk Corporation (SNDK) Stock on 9 December 2025: Price Action, Fresh Ratings, and AI-Driven Forecasts

SanDisk shares fell about 4% intraday to $215–$216 on December 9, after closing at $225.47, but remain up over 500% since spinning off from Western Digital in February. Q1 FY 2026 revenue hit $2.31 billion, up 21% sequentially, returning to GAAP profitability. S&P Global Ratings upgraded its outlook to “positive.” Analysts’ 12-month price targets range from $220 to the high $260s.
9 December 2025
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Mastercard (MA) Stock Outlook December 2025: Earnings Beat, AI ‘Agent Pay’, Swipe‑Fee Deal and 2026 Forecasts

Mastercard (MA) Stock Outlook December 2025: Earnings Beat, AI ‘Agent Pay’, Swipe‑Fee Deal and 2026 Forecasts

Mastercard opened near $545 per share on December 7, 2025, with a market cap of about $490 billion and a trailing P/E around 35. Q3 earnings showed adjusted EPS of $4.38, beating estimates, and net revenue up in the mid-teens percent year over year. The company’s quarterly dividend stands at $0.76 per share. Shares remain about 9% below their 52-week high.
7 December 2025
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Mastercard (MA) Stock on December 6, 2025: Analyst Upgrade, AI Catalysts and 2026 Forecasts

Mastercard (MA) Stock on December 6, 2025: Analyst Upgrade, AI Catalysts and 2026 Forecasts

Mastercard traded at $545.50 early December 6, up 0.6% from the previous close. Wall Street Zen upgraded the stock to Buy after Q3 earnings beat expectations, with EPS at $4.38 and revenue at $8.60 billion. Analyst consensus remains strongly positive, with a $652.50 average 12-month price target. The stock’s forward P/E multiple has compressed by 10–15% year-to-date.
6 December 2025
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Mastercard (MA) Stock on December 5, 2025: AI Bets, Interchange Fee Risks and the 2026 Outlook

Mastercard (MA) Stock on December 5, 2025: AI Bets, Interchange Fee Risks and the 2026 Outlook

Mastercard shares traded near $547 Friday, above their 12-month low but below a recent high of $602. The stock is up about 6% year-to-date and 69% over five years. Market cap stands at roughly $486.6 billion, with a trailing P/E around 34.6 and dividend yield near 0.6%. Analysts cite strong earnings and AI initiatives, but regulatory scrutiny on card fees persists.
5 December 2025
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2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software: Workday, OneStream and Board Front an AI Arms Race in FP&A

2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software: Workday, OneStream and Board Front an AI Arms Race in FP&A

Gartner released its 2025 Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software, evaluating 14 vendors including Workday, OneStream, and Board. Within hours, several vendors announced new leadership roles and AI-driven strategies. Workday reported its fourth consecutive year as a Leader, highlighting its focus on agentic AI and unified enterprise planning. Announcements followed December 4–5, 2025.
5 December 2025
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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price: OpenAI Deal, Massive Buybacks and 2026 Stock Forecasts – 5 December 2025 Update

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price: OpenAI Deal, Massive Buybacks and 2026 Stock Forecasts – 5 December 2025 Update

London Stock Exchange Group closed at 8,690p on 4 December 2025, near its 52-week low and down 29% from its February peak. Shares have fallen 23% over the past year, underperforming the FTSE 100 despite organic revenue growth, a £2bn buyback, and new AI partnerships including OpenAI integration. Trading volume remains below average. Board changes were also announced this week.
5 December 2025
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Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock News & Forecast for December 2025: Q3 Beat, AI Tailwinds and a 20% Upside Gap

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock News & Forecast for December 2025: Q3 Beat, AI Tailwinds and a 20% Upside Gap

Booking Holdings shares surged nearly 5% on December 2, 2025, closing at $5,135.07 after Q3 results beat expectations and management raised guidance. Several institutional investors disclosed new 13F filings the same day, with some increasing and others reducing positions. Wall Street targets imply 19–21% upside, but technical models warn of a possible 14% pullback in the next three months.
3 December 2025
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RELX PLC Stock Outlook 2026: AI‑Powered Growth, Buybacks and Valuation Risks

RELX PLC Stock Outlook 2026: AI‑Powered Growth, Buybacks and Valuation Risks

RELX ADR traded near $40.21 on 1 December 2025, close to its 52-week low and well below mid-year highs. The company, now focused on AI-driven analytics and decision tools, draws over 80% of revenue from digital sources. Debt-to-equity stands at 2.55×, with a market cap near £55–56 billion on the LSE. Investors remain divided on valuation despite rising earnings and cash flow.
1 December 2025
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XRP Price Today, December 1, 2025: 7% Drop Tests Key Support as ETFs, Stablecoin News and AI Models Clash on Forecasts

XRP Price Today, December 1, 2025: 7% Drop Tests Key Support as ETFs, Stablecoin News and AI Models Clash on Forecasts

XRP fell 6–7% to about $2.0–$2.1 on December 1, 2025, as crypto markets slid and over $600 million in derivatives positions were liquidated. The drop followed a DeFi exploit at Yearn Finance and rising Japanese bond yields, which pressured risk assets. XRP now trades below its 2025 opening price after hitting a record near $3.65 in July.
1 December 2025
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  • Netflix Shares Rally on Heavy Nasdaq Volume Ahead of Q2 Earnings
    June 28, 2026, 1:43 PM EDT. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) shares surged 4.10% to $73.81 on heavy trading volume, with 300.6 million shares changing hands over five sessions, well above the 65-day average. The gain trimmed weekly losses but left the stock down 4.6%, still near its 52-week low of $70.86. Netflix is scheduled to report Q2 earnings on July 16, with analysts projecting earnings per share (EPS) of $0.79. The volume spike closely precedes earnings and follows news of an AI-driven ad partnership with Omnicom Media Group, boosting investor interest. Despite broader market declines including a 4.7% drop in the Nasdaq Composite, Wolfe Research maintained an outperform rating on Netflix with a $107 price target, citing priced-in growth concerns.

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Energy stocks this week: U.S. sector ETF holds flat as oil falls

Energy stocks this week: U.S. sector ETF holds flat as oil falls

28 June 2026
Brent crude plunged 10.86% last week as Hormuz flows improved, but the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) fell just 0.4%, signaling investors are no longer trading energy stocks in lockstep with oil prices; this divergence matters now as refiners benefit from tight diesel margins while oilfield services face risks from a Norway lockout and rising U.S. rigs.
Micron (NASDAQ:MU) moves pull Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) into focus this week for AI stocks

Micron (NASDAQ:MU) moves pull Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) into focus this week for AI stocks

28 June 2026
Micron’s record $41.46 billion quarter and $50 billion Q4 outlook highlight surging memory demand as Apple hikes Mac and iPad prices after DRAM costs nearly double; with the Philadelphia semiconductor index down 7.9% last week, investors face a compressed four-day week to gauge if AI’s memory squeeze boosts profits or triggers a tech cost shock, as payrolls data and rate risks loom.
US stocks look to jobs data as traders shift from AI tech

US stocks look to jobs data as traders shift from AI tech

28 June 2026
Semiconductor stocks plunged 7.9% last week, their worst performance since April, dragging the S&P 500 down 2.05% as investors pulled nearly $20 billion from tech funds; strategists warn that continued weakness in mega-cap tech could weigh on cap-weighted indexes even as smaller stocks rally, with upcoming jobs data and rate expectations posing further risks.
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