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Palantir stock today: PLTR edges lower as Fed minutes and year-end trading test the AI rally

Palantir stock today: PLTR edges lower as Fed minutes and year-end trading test the AI rally

Palantir shares slipped 0.4% to $180.18 midday Wednesday, mirroring a modest drop in U.S. stocks after the Fed’s meeting minutes signaled a cautious 2026 rate outlook. Wedbush named Palantir a top AI pick for 2026 with a $230 target. The stock is up about 140% in 2025. Volume reached 8.8 million shares as investors awaited the next Fed meeting and Palantir’s earnings date.
31 December 2025
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Applied Digital’s ChronoScale plan: Cloud spin-off and Ekso tie-up puts AI GPUs in focus

Applied Digital’s ChronoScale plan: Cloud spin-off and Ekso tie-up puts AI GPUs in focus

Applied Digital will spin out its cloud unit and merge it with Ekso Bionics to form ChronoScale, with Applied owning about 97% of the new company and Ekso shareholders holding about 3%, according to filings. The deal is based on a non-binding term sheet and aims to close in the first half of 2026. Applied Digital shares rose 2.4% after the announcement, while Ekso shares jumped 103%.
31 December 2025
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Ekso Bionics (EKSO) stock slips premarket after ChronoScale AI deal-fueled surge

Ekso Bionics (EKSO) stock slips premarket after ChronoScale AI deal-fueled surge

Ekso Bionics shares fell 8.3% to $9.70 premarket after surging 93.8% Tuesday, following Applied Digital’s plan to merge its cloud unit with Ekso to form ChronoScale. The companies signed a non-binding term sheet, with Applied Digital set to own about 97% of the combined firm. Investors await binding terms, financing details, and SEC filings ahead of a shareholder vote.
31 December 2025
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Australian mortgage brokers end 2025 with rate cuts, bank shake-ups and an AI push — here’s what stood out

Australian mortgage brokers end 2025 with rate cuts, bank shake-ups and an AI push — here’s what stood out

Australian mortgage brokers ended 2025 with record market share and momentum from falling interest rates, despite tighter lending rules and increased regulatory scrutiny. Major banks restricted company and trust lending, while ANZ expanded proprietary lending. Industry podcasts tracked themes of technology, broker relevance, and housing outlook. The October–December quarter saw unpredictable lending decisions and regulatory pressure.
31 December 2025
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AI stocks today: Nvidia’s China H200 chip rush puts chipmakers in focus before New Year trade

AI stocks today: Nvidia’s China H200 chip rush puts chipmakers in focus before New Year trade

Nvidia has asked TSMC to increase production of its H200 AI chips as Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, far above Nvidia’s inventory, sources told Reuters. TSMC may ramp up output in Q2 2026 if China approves imports after new U.S. export rules. Nvidia shares fell 0.3% Tuesday. ByteDance plans to spend $14.3 billion on Nvidia chips in 2026, according to the South China Morning Post.
31 December 2025
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Constellation Energy stock slips today as Calpine deal steps and nuclear AI demand stay in focus

Constellation Energy stock slips today as Calpine deal steps and nuclear AI demand stay in focus

Constellation Energy closed down 0.4% at $357.12 Tuesday as traders tracked its $26.6 billion Calpine acquisition and regulatory hurdles, including required divestitures in three states. Shares moved between $355.50 and $361.40. No new filings followed a Dec. 23 update on Calpine note exchanges. Nuclear power sentiment remained in focus after Duke Energy’s permit application for a new North Carolina facility.
31 December 2025
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Western Digital (WDC) stock slides after hours as year-end AI storage rally cools

Western Digital (WDC) stock slides after hours as year-end AI storage rally cools

Western Digital shares fell about 2% to $176.06 in after-hours trading Tuesday, following a volatile session. The stock remains up roughly 303% for 2025, boosted by AI-driven data-center demand. Western Digital completed its flash memory unit spinoff in February and now focuses on hard-disk drives for data centers. Its next earnings report is estimated for Feb. 4, 2026, according to Nasdaq.
31 December 2025
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AI stocks today: Meta rises on Manus buy as Nvidia slips and Fed minutes keep rates in focus

AI stocks today: Meta rises on Manus buy as Nvidia slips and Fed minutes keep rates in focus

Meta rose 1.1% after announcing a $2–$3 billion deal to acquire AI startup Manus, with plans to integrate its technology into Meta AI products. The S&P 500 fell 0.14%, Nasdaq slipped 0.23%, and the Dow lost 0.20% in thin, year-end trading. Nvidia dipped 0.3%. Fed minutes showed policymakers split on the December rate cut, keeping focus on upcoming economic data.
31 December 2025
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Meta’s Manus AI deal lifts META as S&P 500 slips in thin year-end trade; Fed minutes in focus

Meta’s Manus AI deal lifts META as S&P 500 slips in thin year-end trade; Fed minutes in focus

The S&P 500 fell 0.14%, Nasdaq lost 0.23%, and the Dow slipped 0.20% in thin post-holiday trading. Meta rose 1.1% after announcing it will acquire AI startup Manus, boosting communication services. Fed minutes showed policymakers split over December’s rate cut. Citigroup dropped 0.8% after revealing a $1.2 billion pre-tax loss tied to the sale of its Russian unit.
30 December 2025
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GOOG stock steady after hours: Google’s Gemini 3 Flash push and what traders watch next

GOOG stock steady after hours: Google’s Gemini 3 Flash push and what traders watch next

Alphabet’s Class C shares rose 0.1% to $314.55 in after-hours trading Tuesday. Google highlighted new AI products, including Gemini 3 Flash and a completed core Search ranking update, in a December roundup. The stock traded between $313.05 and $317.53 during the session. Investors remain focused on AI spending, data-center costs, and upcoming earnings.
30 December 2025
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Microsoft stock ticks up as Nadella reshuffles top ranks for post-OpenAI AI push

Microsoft stock ticks up as Nadella reshuffles top ranks for post-OpenAI AI push

Microsoft shares rose 0.3% to $488.52 after reports of CEO Satya Nadella reshuffling senior leadership to speed up in-house AI efforts. The Financial Times said Nadella tapped former Meta executive Jay Parikh to lead a new CoreAI unit. Investors also weighed Federal Reserve minutes showing divisions over 2026 rate cuts. Trading volume was thin ahead of year-end.
30 December 2025
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Meta stock closes up on Manus AI agent deal — what investors are watching next

Meta stock closes up on Manus AI agent deal — what investors are watching next

Meta shares rose 1.2% to $666.49 after the company agreed to acquire AI startup Manus, valuing the Singapore-based firm at $2–$3 billion, according to a source. Meta plans to integrate Manus technology into Meta AI and other products. Traders are watching for U.S. regulatory scrutiny due to Manus’ Chinese origins. The deal follows Manus’ recent move from China to Singapore.
30 December 2025
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Why Western Digital stock is down today: WDC slides as year-end rotation cools AI-hardware trades

Why Western Digital stock is down today: WDC slides as year-end rotation cools AI-hardware trades

Western Digital shares fell 1.7% to $176.55 Tuesday, reversing early gains and underperforming storage peers in thin year-end trading. The stock, up 303% in 2025, has been volatile amid portfolio reshuffling and investor focus on Fed policy signals. No company news was tied to the drop. Broader U.S. indexes were little changed.
30 December 2025
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AI stocks today: Nvidia AI21 buyout talk hits tape as Meta climbs on Manus deal

AI stocks today: Nvidia AI21 buyout talk hits tape as Meta climbs on Manus deal

Nvidia traded flat after reports of advanced talks to buy Israel’s AI21 Labs for up to $3 billion. Meta gained 1.17% to $666.40 after announcing plans to acquire AI startup Manus, with the deal valued at $2 billion to $3 billion by a source. Broader tech stocks were mixed in light, year-end trading. Investors awaited Federal Reserve meeting minutes for signals on 2026 interest rates.
30 December 2025
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