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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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Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Outlook Before the December 1, 2025 Market Open: Q3 Beat, AI Push and Heavy Institutional Trading

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Outlook Before the December 1, 2025 Market Open: Q3 Beat, AI Push and Heavy Institutional Trading

Booking Holdings closed Friday at $4,912, about 16% below its 52-week high despite strong Q3 results and analyst targets suggesting upside. Market cap stands near $155 billion with a trailing P/E of 31–32. Institutional investors hold over 90% of shares. Dividend yield is just under 0.8%, with the next ex-dividend date on December 5.
30 November 2025
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  • Western Digital Leverages Post-Quantum Cryptography to Enhance AI Data Security
    May 19, 2026, 9:57 AM EDT. Western Digital Corporation (WDC) integrates post-quantum cryptography (PQC) into its Ultrastar UltraSMR hard drives to address future AI data security risks. The drives, undergoing qualification with hyperscale customers, embed PQC directly into storage firmware, enhancing protection against quantum-era threats by ensuring firmware integrity and secure key management. Using NIST-aligned ML-DSA-87 and RSA-3072 algorithms, WDC advances device-level trust with dual-signing strategies. This positions WDC ahead in quantum-resistant enterprise storage security. Competitor Seagate Technology (STX) continues focusing on durable, cost-efficient storage solutions amid rising AI data demands, while WDC's split into SanDisk aims to capitalize further on AI-driven markets.

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Bakkt Up Early After Director Buys $4.85M in Shares

Bakkt Up Early After Director Buys $4.85M in Shares

19 May 2026
Bakkt shares jumped 14.2% to $9.96 in pre-market trading Tuesday after a filing showed director Michael Alfred’s vehicle bought $4.85 million in stock. SEC documents said Alfred acquired 585,000 shares last week via Alpine Fox LP. CEO Akshay Naheta exercised options for 33,557 shares at $10 each. Bakkt recently reported Q1 revenue of $243.6 million, down sharply from a year earlier.
Relay Therapeutics Shares Rise In Pre-Market Ahead Of Key Drug Update

Relay Therapeutics Shares Rise In Pre-Market Ahead Of Key Drug Update

19 May 2026
Relay Therapeutics shares jumped 11.3% to $13.47 in premarket trading Tuesday after reporting a 60% volumetric response rate in 20 evaluable patients from its Phase 2 trial of zovegalisib for vascular anomalies. The company said 95% of patients saw some lesion reduction at 12 weeks. No patients discontinued due to adverse events. The regular Nasdaq session was set to open at 9:30 a.m. ET.

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Intel Shares Edge Up as AI Chip Trade Runs Into Hurdles

Intel Shares Edge Up as AI Chip Trade Runs Into Hurdles

18 May 2026
Intel shares rose 0.3% to $109.10 in early New York trading Monday after last week’s selloff, as analysts raised price targets and President Trump commented on the U.S. government’s 10% stake, now valued above $50 billion. First-quarter revenue climbed 7% to $13.6 billion, with Data Center and AI sales up 22%. The iShares Semiconductor ETF fell 0.9%. Intel’s server CPU market share dropped to 54.9% in Q1, according to UBS.
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