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IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) Today: Price Action, Microsoft AI Deal, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Into the Close

IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) Today: Price Action, Microsoft AI Deal, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Into the Close

IREN Limited shares traded around $41.16 midday Friday in New York, swinging between $39.53 and $42.80 on heavy volume in thin post-holiday markets. The moves follow news of IREN’s $9.7 billion, five-year AI cloud contract with Microsoft and a $5.8 billion GPU equipment deal with Dell. Rollout will occur in phases through 2026 at IREN’s Childress, Texas campus. Broader indexes remained calm.
26 December 2025
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CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Today: What Investors Need to Know as Holiday Trading Meets Mega‑Deals, Debt, and AI Demand

CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Today: What Investors Need to Know as Holiday Trading Meets Mega‑Deals, Debt, and AI Demand

CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) traded near $76.87, down 2.5% midday Friday in New York, with about 10.2 million shares changing hands. The stock moved sharply in thin post-holiday trading as the company’s limited float amplified volatility. Broader U.S. markets were flat to slightly higher. CoreWeave remains in focus after announcing major AI infrastructure deals with Meta, OpenAI, and Nvidia.
26 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today: Nvidia’s Groq Inference Bet, Broadcom’s Margin Debate, and What Wall Street Is Watching Next

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia’s Groq Inference Bet, Broadcom’s Margin Debate, and What Wall Street Is Watching Next

Nvidia has signed a non-exclusive licensing deal with AI chip startup Groq and is hiring key Groq executives, including founder Jonathan Ross, Reuters reports. U.S. stocks are trading near record highs, with the S&P 500 about 1% from 7,000. Investors are watching AI spending, sector rotation, and regulatory risks as the year ends.
26 December 2025
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Sandisk (SNDK) Stock Today: AI-Driven Flash Boom, New Price Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Into the Close

Sandisk (SNDK) Stock Today: AI-Driven Flash Boom, New Price Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Into the Close

Sandisk (SNDK) traded at $251.94, up 0.74% as of 12:53 p.m. ET Friday, with shares swinging between $245.13 and $261.24 on thin post-Christmas volume. Investors remain focused on Sandisk as data center storage demand rises and the NAND cycle tightens. Broader chip stocks were flat or down. U.S. markets are open for a full session.
26 December 2025
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Oracle Stock (ORCL) Today: Shares Trade Near $199 as Wall Street Weighs $50B AI Capex, OpenAI Buildout, and 2026 Outlook

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Today: Shares Trade Near $199 as Wall Street Weighs $50B AI Capex, OpenAI Buildout, and 2026 Outlook

Oracle shares traded near $199 as of 12:46 p.m. ET Friday, up slightly, with volume in the millions and an intraday range of $196 to $200. The stock remains volatile after Oracle’s fiscal Q2 report showed $16.1 billion in revenue, strong cloud growth, and a $2.7 billion one-time gain, but guidance and higher spending needs weighed on sentiment.
26 December 2025
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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Slumps in Midday Trading: 800G AI Data-Center Momentum, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks Ahead

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Slumps in Midday Trading: 800G AI Data-Center Momentum, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks Ahead

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) shares fell about 7.9% to $37.75 by midday Friday in New York, after opening at $41.00 and hitting an intraday low near $37.65. Trading volume was heavy, with volatility fueled by high short interest—about 19.5% of float—and recent analyst notes. Broader U.S. indexes were little changed. The company recently announced its first major 800G transceiver order.
26 December 2025
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Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Holds Above $350 as Santa Rally Lifts Wall Street — AI Margins and VMware Risks Stay in Focus

Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Holds Above $350 as Santa Rally Lifts Wall Street — AI Margins and VMware Risks Stay in Focus

Broadcom shares traded around $352, up 0.6% late Friday morning in New York, amid thin post-Christmas volume. The stock’s moves follow Q4 revenue of $18.015 billion, up 28% year over year, and guidance for $19.1 billion in Q1 revenue, but management warned of gross-margin pressure from a heavier custom AI hardware mix. Major U.S. indexes hovered near record highs.
26 December 2025
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Zeta Global (ZETA) Stock Today: Marigold Deal, AI-Agent Momentum, and Wall Street Targets as Markets Reopen After Christmas

Zeta Global (ZETA) Stock Today: Marigold Deal, AI-Agent Momentum, and Wall Street Targets as Markets Reopen After Christmas

Zeta Global Holdings traded near $19.12 late Friday morning, little changed after opening at $19.05. The stock showed muted movement as U.S. markets reopened post-Christmas with light volume. Investors continue to weigh Zeta’s recent $325 million Marigold acquisition and raised guidance ahead of CES 2026.
26 December 2025
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Micron (MU) Stock Today: AI Memory Boom Keeps Micron in Focus as Wall Street Trades Near Records (New York Time: Dec. 26, 2025)

Micron (MU) Stock Today: AI Memory Boom Keeps Micron in Focus as Wall Street Trades Near Records (New York Time: Dec. 26, 2025)

Micron Technology shares traded around $285 late Friday morning in New York, down slightly after reaching $294.63 earlier in the session. The stock remains in focus following record fiscal Q1 results and guidance projecting Q2 revenue of $18.7 billion and gross margins near 68%. Broader indexes hovered near record highs in thin, post-holiday trading.
26 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today 26.12.2025: Nvidia Rallies on Groq Inference Deal as S&P 500 Hovers Near Records

AI Stocks Today 26.12.2025: Nvidia Rallies on Groq Inference Deal as S&P 500 Hovers Near Records

Nvidia agreed to a non-exclusive license for Groq’s AI inference technology and will hire Groq’s founder Jonathan Ross, President Sunny Madra, and other engineers. The S&P 500 touched an intraday record Friday, nearing 7,000, as AI megacaps led gains in thin post-holiday trading. Financial terms of the Nvidia-Groq deal were not disclosed. Groq will continue operating independently under CEO Simon Edwards.
26 December 2025
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Oracle Stock Heads for Worst Quarter Since 2001 as AI Spending Fears Collide With OpenAI, TikTok, and Hollywood Bets

Oracle Stock Heads for Worst Quarter Since 2001 as AI Spending Fears Collide With OpenAI, TikTok, and Hollywood Bets

Oracle shares have fallen about 30% this quarter, putting the stock on track for its steepest quarterly drop since 2001. Investors are concerned about the company’s ability to fund large AI data-center projects without straining its finances. Oracle reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $16.1 billion, up 14%, and a cloud backlog of $523 billion, up 438% year over year.
26 December 2025
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AI Bubble Fears Meet Record Highs: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Big Tech’s AI Spending Surge Dominates December 26, 2025

AI Bubble Fears Meet Record Highs: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Big Tech’s AI Spending Surge Dominates December 26, 2025

The S&P 500 closed out 2025 near a record, less than 1% from 7,000, after an eighth straight monthly gain. Technology stocks cooled since November, but gains in financials, transports, healthcare, and small caps offset the dip. The Fed cut rates by 75 basis points in 2025, bringing its benchmark to 3.50%–3.75%. Gold and silver hit new highs, with silver topping $75 per ounce for the first time.
26 December 2025
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Broadcom Stock (AVGO) News Today: AI Backlog, VMware, Dividend, and Analyst Forecasts for 2026 (Dec. 26, 2025)

Broadcom Stock (AVGO) News Today: AI Backlog, VMware, Dividend, and Analyst Forecasts for 2026 (Dec. 26, 2025)

Broadcom shares traded near $350 early Friday, down from early-December highs despite strong Q4 results and upbeat 2026 revenue guidance. The company reported $18.015 billion in Q4 revenue, up 28% year over year, but warned that rising AI chip sales could pressure gross margins. CEO Hock Tan cited a 74% jump in AI semiconductor revenue. Investors are weighing margin risks as AI demand reshapes the business.
26 December 2025
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Oracle Stock (ORCL) Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025: TikTok Deal Tailwinds, AI Capex Fears, and Wall Street’s Next Read

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025: TikTok Deal Tailwinds, AI Capex Fears, and Wall Street’s Next Read

Oracle shares closed at $197.49 on Dec. 24, down 43% from their 52-week high. NYSE and Nasdaq will operate normally Dec. 26, despite a federal closure order. Oracle faces scrutiny over AI data-center spending and its role in TikTok’s new U.S. joint venture, as investors weigh cash burn against contract backlog.
26 December 2025
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Meta Stock (META) Before Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: WhatsApp AI Antitrust Pressure, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 Spending Debate

Meta Stock (META) Before Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: WhatsApp AI Antitrust Pressure, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 Spending Debate

Italy’s antitrust authority ordered Meta to suspend WhatsApp terms that could block rival AI chatbots, citing suspected abuse of dominance. Meta plans to appeal, calling the decision flawed. The stock last traded near $667.55, with regular U.S. trading set to resume Friday after the Christmas break. European regulatory pressure remains a focus for investors.
25 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, iPhone Demand Signals, AI “Siri 2.0” Watchpoints, and Key Risks

Apple Stock (AAPL) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, iPhone Demand Signals, AI “Siri 2.0” Watchpoints, and Key Risks

U.S. markets are closed Dec. 25 for Christmas, with trading set to resume Dec. 26. Apple last traded at $273.81, about 5% below its Dec. 3 high, and holds a $4.05 trillion market cap. November data from China showed foreign-branded phone shipments, including iPhones, jumped 128.4% year-over-year. Holiday-adjacent sessions often see thin trading and amplified moves.
25 December 2025
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Shopify (SHOP) News Today: Institutional Buying, Analyst Forecasts, and AI “Agentic Storefronts” Shape the 2026 Outlook

Shopify (SHOP) News Today: Institutional Buying, Analyst Forecasts, and AI “Agentic Storefronts” Shape the 2026 Outlook

Shopify closed at $169.45 on NASDAQ December 24, near multi-month highs and up 57.6% year-to-date. SEC filings show Norden Group LLC increased its stake by 126% in Q3, while Milestone Asset Management LLC raised its position by 195%. Institutional ownership stands at about 69.3%. Analyst targets cluster in the high $170s, with ratings split between “Hold” and “Buy.”
25 December 2025
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AppLovin (APP) Stock News and Forecast on Dec. 25, 2025: AI Ad-Tech Momentum, Rising Price Targets, and the 2026 Catalysts Analysts Are Watching

AppLovin (APP) Stock News and Forecast on Dec. 25, 2025: AI Ad-Tech Momentum, Rising Price Targets, and the 2026 Catalysts Analysts Are Watching

AppLovin shares closed at $727.50 on Dec. 24, near 52-week highs, with U.S. markets shut for Christmas. MarketBeat flagged new institutional buying, while Trefis set a bullish price target of $945 but noted high valuation risks. ChartMill highlighted a potential technical breakout. The stock has surged in 2025, outpacing peers and drawing debate over its premium.
25 December 2025
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Goldman Sachs (GS) on Dec. 25, 2025: Dealmaking Tailwinds, an ETF Power Play, AI-Driven Efficiency—and Big 2026 Forecasts

Goldman Sachs (GS) on Dec. 25, 2025: Dealmaking Tailwinds, an ETF Power Play, AI-Driven Efficiency—and Big 2026 Forecasts

Goldman Sachs shares last traded at $910.78 on December 24, with U.S. markets closed for Christmas. The firm has scheduled its Q4 2025 earnings release for January 15, 2026. CFO Denis Coleman said M&A momentum is expected to extend into 2026, with 2025 on track to be the second-biggest year for announced deals. Goldman also agreed to acquire Innovator Capital Management for about $2 billion.
25 December 2025
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  • U.S. Stock Market Slides as Investors Digest Mixed Earnings and Geopolitical Tensions
    April 23, 2026, 10:40 AM EDT. The U.S. stock market declined Thursday, with the Nasdaq down 0.3%, S&P 500 slipping 0.2%, and Dow Jones falling 238 points (0.5%). Despite Tesla surpassing quarterly earnings expectations, shares fell 2.2% amid concerns over its increased spending on new factories. ServiceNow plunged 14.7%, pressured by fears of AI-driven competition and cautious growth forecasts. Railroad operator CSX bucked the trend, rising 5.8% after strong shipment and cost-cutting results. Oil prices fluctuated amid ongoing uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz due to U.S.-Iran tensions, with Brent crude briefly reaching $102.70 a barrel. Global markets mostly declined, except South Korea's Kospi, which gained on robust export growth tied to the AI chip boom.

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Google Stock Gets Fresh AI Catalyst as Alphabet Unveils Agents, Chips Before Earnings

Google Stock Gets Fresh AI Catalyst as Alphabet Unveils Agents, Chips Before Earnings

23 April 2026
Alphabet Class A shares traded near $340 Thursday morning, valuing the company at about $4.1 trillion after Google unveiled new enterprise AI software and custom chips at its Cloud Next event. The announcements come days before Alphabet reports first-quarter earnings on April 29, with investors watching for signs that heavy AI and cloud spending will drive revenue growth.
FirstEnergy Ohio Rate Plan Could Add $4-$5 a Month to Bills as May 22 Filing Nears

FirstEnergy Ohio Rate Plan Could Add $4-$5 a Month to Bills as May 22 Filing Nears

23 April 2026
FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities will file a three-year rate plan with state regulators by May 22, seeking to fund $800 million annually in grid upgrades and $83 million for tree trimming. The plan would raise monthly bills for typical 1,000-kWh households by $4.26 to $5.30 if approved. The filing follows recent rate cases by AES Ohio and AEP Ohio under the new House Bill 15 regime.
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