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Artificial Intelligence 16 December 2025 - 17 December 2025

Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, AI Commerce Partnership, and Analyst Forecasts for V

Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, AI Commerce Partnership, and Analyst Forecasts for V

Visa announced USDC settlement for U.S. partners, allowing banks to settle transactions in stablecoins over the Solana blockchain. Cross River Bank and Lead Bank are first to join. Visa also revealed a partnership with Akamai to secure AI-driven shopping agents. Visa shares traded near $345.80 Wednesday.
17 December 2025
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Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Rises as Prediction Markets Expand and “Cortex” AI Nears Launch — News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Rises as Prediction Markets Expand and “Cortex” AI Nears Launch — News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Robinhood shares rose 2% to $121.82 after the company expanded its sports-focused event contracts, including new bets on individual football player performance. The firm also launched “preset combos,” allowing users to bundle multiple predictions into a single contract. Over 1 million customers have traded 11 billion contracts since late 2024, according to Axios. Regulators are increasing scrutiny as these products resemble sports betting.
17 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Magnificent Seven Slide on AI Infrastructure Jitters as Amazon–OpenAI Talks and Fed Rate Outlook Take Center Stage

Big Tech Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Magnificent Seven Slide on AI Infrastructure Jitters as Amazon–OpenAI Talks and Fed Rate Outlook Take Center Stage

Big Tech stocks fell midday Wednesday, with Nvidia down 3.6% and Alphabet off 2.4%, after Oracle’s $10 billion Michigan data center project for OpenAI lost key funding. Amazon shares edged higher on reports of a potential $10 billion OpenAI investment. Semiconductor and AI-linked stocks led declines, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF down 3%.
17 December 2025
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Defense Technology Stocks Today: US Defense Contractors, AI, Drones and Cyber Names React to Policy Risk and 2026 Spending Tailwinds (Dec. 17, 2025)

Defense Technology Stocks Today: US Defense Contractors, AI, Drones and Cyber Names React to Policy Risk and 2026 Spending Tailwinds (Dec. 17, 2025)

Shares of major U.S. defense contractors fell in premarket trading Wednesday after reports the Trump administration is preparing an executive order to restrict dividends, buybacks, and executive pay for firms with over-budget or delayed programs. Meanwhile, the Senate moved closer to passing a $901 billion defense bill, including a 3.8% troop pay raise, signaling continued high defense spending into 2026.
17 December 2025
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Oracle Stock Today (ORCL): Blue Owl Funding Snag Puts $10B Michigan AI Data Center in Spotlight — News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Oracle Stock Today (ORCL): Blue Owl Funding Snag Puts $10B Michigan AI Data Center in Spotlight — News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Oracle shares fell 3.8% to $181.45 midday Wednesday after reports that Blue Owl Capital will not back a $10 billion Michigan data center project tied to OpenAI. Oracle said talks remain “on schedule.” The Wall Street Journal highlighted investor concerns over Oracle’s $523 billion AI backlog and execution risks. Citizens reiterated a $342 price target.
17 December 2025
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Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: Instagram Reels Hits Fire TV, Zuckerberg’s AI Pivot, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: Instagram Reels Hits Fire TV, Zuckerberg’s AI Pivot, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Meta shares rose 1.5% to around $657 Wednesday, valuing the company near $1.85 trillion, as investors reacted to Instagram Reels launching on Amazon Fire TV in the U.S. The move brings short-form video to television screens for the first time. Traders weighed the new product against concerns over Meta’s AI spending and ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
17 December 2025
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Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Today: Shares Steady After Sharp Selloff as Wall Street Backs 2026 AI Growth Despite Margin Pressure (Dec. 17, 2025)

Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Today: Shares Steady After Sharp Selloff as Wall Street Backs 2026 AI Growth Despite Margin Pressure (Dec. 17, 2025)

Broadcom shares traded near $341 on Dec. 17, recovering slightly after their steepest three-day drop since March 2020. The stock’s slide followed guidance that fiscal Q1 gross margin will fall about 100 basis points, as AI revenue shifts toward lower-margin custom processors. Management projected Q1 revenue of $19.1 billion, above estimates, and expects AI semiconductor revenue to double year over year. Investors remain focused on margin pressures despite strong AI demand.
17 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock Today: NVDA Holds Near $178 as AI Bubble Debate, Open-Source Push, and China Chip Policy Shape the Outlook

NVIDIA Stock Today: NVDA Holds Near $178 as AI Bubble Debate, Open-Source Push, and China Chip Policy Shape the Outlook

Nvidia shares closed at $177.72 on Tuesday, up 0.8%, and hovered near $178 in early Wednesday trading. Investors remain focused on AI infrastructure demand and concerns over tech valuations. UBS analysts argue AI spending is expanding into enterprise and industrial uses, not just hype. U.S.–China chip restrictions and Nvidia’s push into open-source software are also in focus.
17 December 2025
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Databricks Raises Over $4B in Series L at $134B Valuation as Enterprise AI Spending Shifts From Hype to Data-Driven Execution

Databricks Raises Over $4B in Series L at $134B Valuation as Enterprise AI Spending Shifts From Hype to Data-Driven Execution

Databricks raised over $4 billion in Series L funding at a $134 billion valuation, one of the largest late-stage AI infrastructure deals to date. Insight Partners, Fidelity, and J.P. Morgan led the round. The company reported a $4.8 billion revenue run rate in Q3 2025, up more than 55% year over year, and positive free cash flow over the past 12 months.
17 December 2025
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Rezolve AI PLC (NASDAQ: RZLV) Stock News Today: $200M+ ARR Update Sparks Rally — Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks (Dec. 17, 2025)

Rezolve AI PLC (NASDAQ: RZLV) Stock News Today: $200M+ ARR Update Sparks Rally — Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks (Dec. 17, 2025)

Rezolve AI PLC expects December 2025 revenue to top $17 million and projects year-end annual recurring revenue above $200 million, according to a December 16 update. The company also anticipates positive adjusted EBITDA for the first time. Shares surged to $2.97, with trading and options volume spiking after the news.
17 December 2025
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IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM) Today: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum, Quantum Roadmap, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 16, 2025

IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM) Today: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum, Quantum Roadmap, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 16, 2025

IBM shares fell about 1.9% to $302–$303 on Dec. 16, 2025, amid broad large-cap declines. Investors are focused on IBM’s planned $11 billion acquisition of Confluent, expected to close by mid-2026. The company’s market cap stood near $283 billion, with a P/E ratio of 36.06 and a dividend yield of 2.18%. Next earnings are scheduled for Jan. 28, 2026.
16 December 2025
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Cybersecurity Stocks Today: Okta Rallies on Jefferies Upgrade as Palo Alto Warns on AI Cloud Attacks and Fortinet Targets NVIDIA “AI Factory” Security (Dec. 16, 2025)

Cybersecurity Stocks Today: Okta Rallies on Jefferies Upgrade as Palo Alto Warns on AI Cloud Attacks and Fortinet Targets NVIDIA “AI Factory” Security (Dec. 16, 2025)

Okta shares rose 2.06% Tuesday after Jefferies upgraded the stock to Buy and lifted its price target to $125, citing strong identity-security demand into 2026. Other cybersecurity names, including CyberArk and SentinelOne, also gained as the sector outperformed a falling broader market. The Dow was down 0.63% and the S&P 500 dropped 0.42% by 2:00 p.m. ET. Cybersecurity ETFs traded modestly higher.
16 December 2025
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DoorDash Stock (DASH) News Today: AI “Zesty” Launch, Reservations Push, Analyst Price Targets, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 16, 2025

DoorDash Stock (DASH) News Today: AI “Zesty” Launch, Reservations Push, Analyst Price Targets, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 16, 2025

DoorDash shares traded near $228 on Tuesday as the company launched “Zesty,” an AI-powered restaurant discovery app now testing in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York. The rollout comes as DoorDash faces increased competition in grocery, regulatory scrutiny in major cities, and plans higher investment spending into 2026.
16 December 2025
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Rivian Stock (RIVN) News Today: AI Autonomy Push, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 16, 2025

Rivian Stock (RIVN) News Today: AI Autonomy Push, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 16, 2025

Rivian shares traded near $17.84 on Dec. 16 after unveiling a proprietary autonomy processor and outlining new AI-driven driver assistance plans. The company’s Autonomy+ package, priced at $2,500 or $49.99/month, launches in early 2026. Rivian’s system supports LiDAR, contrasting with Tesla’s approach. Wall Street remains divided on 2026 expectations.
16 December 2025
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Palo Alto Networks Stock (PANW) Today — Dec. 16, 2025: Analyst Price Targets Shift as a New AI Security Report Reframes the Cloud Risk Debate

Palo Alto Networks Stock (PANW) Today — Dec. 16, 2025: Analyst Price Targets Shift as a New AI Security Report Reframes the Cloud Risk Debate

Palo Alto Networks shares traded near $186 on Dec. 16, 2025, down about 4% over five days, as the company released its State of Cloud Security Report highlighting a surge in AI-driven cloud and API attacks. Mizuho cut its price target while Wolfe Research raised theirs. Investors also tracked insider selling by a company director.
16 December 2025
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Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock News Today: Fed Ends 1MDB-Linked Order as Goldman Targets AI Deals and the 24/7 Trading Era

Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock News Today: Fed Ends 1MDB-Linked Order as Goldman Targets AI Deals and the 24/7 Trading Era

Goldman Sachs shares traded at $881.68, down 0.9% on Dec. 16, 2025, after the Federal Reserve ended a 2020 enforcement action tied to 1MDB bond deals. The stock remains near its 52-week high of $919.10 set Dec. 11. Investors are weighing the regulatory development, Goldman’s AI- and infrastructure-focused strategy, and industry moves toward near-24-hour U.S. trading.
16 December 2025
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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.
16 December 2025
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Nasdaq Today After the Bell: What to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025 as Jobs Data, AI Volatility, and 23‑Hour Trading Plans Collide

Nasdaq Today After the Bell: What to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025 as Jobs Data, AI Volatility, and 23‑Hour Trading Plans Collide

Nasdaq traded near flat at 10:30 a.m. ET Tuesday, down about 0.2% after delayed jobs data showed November payrolls up 64,000 and unemployment at 4.6%, the highest since July 2021. Nasdaq filed to expand weekday trading to 23 hours, signaling a shift toward near-continuous equities trading. Energy stocks fell on lower oil prices, while megacap tech names attempted to stabilize after last week’s AI-driven selloff.
16 December 2025
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Meta (META) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 16, 2025: AI-First Push Meets Fresh Ad-Fraud Scrutiny

Meta (META) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 16, 2025: AI-First Push Meets Fresh Ad-Fraud Scrutiny

Meta shares hovered near $648 early Tuesday, holding just below the closely watched $650 mark. The company regained its No. 6 spot by market cap after Broadcom’s decline, now valued at $1.632 trillion. Reports highlighted Meta’s expanded internal use of AI tools and renewed scrutiny over ad integrity and regulatory challenges.
16 December 2025
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