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Oracle stock forecast 2026: AI spending scrutiny and new cloud challengers put ORCL in focus

Oracle stock forecast 2026: AI spending scrutiny and new cloud challengers put ORCL in focus

Brookfield is launching a cloud business to lease chips to AI developers, backed by a $10 billion fund, The Information reported. Oracle shares swung sharply in late 2025 as investors questioned its $15 billion increase in expected capital expenditures for fiscal 2026. SoftBank completed a $41 billion investment in OpenAI, which, with Oracle and others, is planning a multi-year data-center project called Stargate.
2 January 2026
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Broadcom Stock Forecast 2026: Wall Street Sees $460 Target for AVGO as AI Growth Meets Margin Test

Broadcom Stock Forecast 2026: Wall Street Sees $460 Target for AVGO as AI Growth Meets Margin Test

Broadcom forecast fiscal Q1 2026 revenue of about $19.1 billion and said AI semiconductor revenue will double to $8.2 billion. Shares last traded at $346.10, while analysts’ average one-year price target stands at $460.23, according to FactSet data. The company warned gross margin could fall by 100 basis points due to a higher mix of AI sales. Broadcom reported a $73 billion backlog concentrated among five customers.
1 January 2026
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Meta stock forecast 2026: New scam-ad “playbook” scrutiny collides with a bigger AI spend plan

Meta stock forecast 2026: New scam-ad “playbook” scrutiny collides with a bigger AI spend plan

Internal documents reviewed by Reuters show Meta developed a “playbook” to delay stricter rules on scam ads and resisted universal advertiser verification, citing up to $9.3 billion in potential exposure. Meta shares rose 1.1% on Dec. 30 after announcing the acquisition of AI startup Manus, but closed at about $660, down 0.9%. The company expects 2026 capital spending to grow faster than in 2025.
1 January 2026
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Western Digital stock slips into 2026 after year-end profit-taking in AI storage winners

Western Digital stock slips into 2026 after year-end profit-taking in AI storage winners

Western Digital shares fell 2.2% to $172.27 in the final 2025 session, after tripling over the year on surging AI-driven demand. The stock traded between $171.26 and $177.00 Wednesday, closing near session lows. U.S. markets were shut Thursday for New Year’s Day. Investors now await early January economic data and Western Digital’s next earnings report.
1 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock today: CAT slips into New Year holiday as AI data-center power theme stays in focus

Caterpillar stock today: CAT slips into New Year holiday as AI data-center power theme stays in focus

Caterpillar shares closed down 0.8% at $572.87 in the final session of 2025, as U.S. markets shut for New Year’s Day. Investors are watching demand for Caterpillar’s power equipment tied to AI data centers, which drove a 17% jump in Energy & Transportation sales last quarter. The company is expanding engine production with a $725 million investment in Indiana. Next quarterly dividend is $1.51 per share, ex-dividend Jan. 20.
1 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock slides after-hours as Wedbush keeps CRWD on its top AI picks list

CrowdStrike stock slides after-hours as Wedbush keeps CRWD on its top AI picks list

CrowdStrike shares last traded at $468.76, down 1.5% after the New Year’s holiday market closure. Analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush reiterated a $600 price target, citing AI-driven security demand. Sector peers Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet also fell. Investors await early January U.S. economic data and CrowdStrike’s next results for updates on subscription growth.
1 January 2026
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2026 stock market forecast: After 2025’s rally, Wall Street sees earnings, Fed cuts and AI spending as the big tests

2026 stock market forecast: After 2025’s rally, Wall Street sees earnings, Fed cuts and AI spending as the big tests

The S&P 500 closed 2025 at 6,845.50, up 16.39% for the year, as Nvidia became the first company to reach a $5 trillion market value. Strategists say 2026 gains depend on profit growth broadening beyond megacap tech and on AI spending delivering returns. Rate policy and Fed uncertainty are expected to drive early-year volatility.
1 January 2026
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Communication Services stocks: Meta’s Manus AI deal and Warner takeover battle set early 2026 agenda

Communication Services stocks: Meta’s Manus AI deal and Warner takeover battle set early 2026 agenda

Meta agreed to acquire AI startup Manus for $2–$3 billion, according to a source. U.S. markets were closed for New Year’s Day after the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF ended 2025 down 0.5%. Warner Bros Discovery is expected to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion bid as a rival Netflix offer remains.
1 January 2026
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Data center stocks slide into 2026 as xAI expansion keeps Nvidia, Dell, Super Micro in focus

Data center stocks slide into 2026 as xAI expansion keeps Nvidia, Dell, Super Micro in focus

U.S. markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day after data center-linked stocks ended 2025 lower. Nvidia slipped 0.5%, Dell fell 1.6%, and Super Micro Computer lost 1.3% in the last session. Elon Musk’s xAI bought a third building for data center expansion, aiming for nearly 2 gigawatts of compute power. Traders await Friday’s reopening and early U.S. factory data next week.
1 January 2026
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Google stock caps best year since 2009 as AI bets carry Alphabet into 2026

Google stock caps best year since 2009 as AI bets carry Alphabet into 2026

Alphabet ended 2025 up 66%, its strongest annual gain since 2009, driven by investor enthusiasm for new AI-powered search features. Citizens JMP raised its price target on Alphabet to $385. U.S. stocks posted double-digit gains for the year, led by AI-linked tech names. Novavax shares fell 1.47% Tuesday, closing at $6.72, about 42% below their 52-week high.
1 January 2026
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Salesforce stock slips after-hours to end 2025 as focus turns to Agentforce AI and Feb. 25 earnings

Salesforce stock slips after-hours to end 2025 as focus turns to Agentforce AI and Feb. 25 earnings

Salesforce shares slipped 0.4% to $264.91 in after-hours trading Wednesday, closing out 2025 on a quiet note as tech stocks dragged Wall Street lower. Agentforce, the company’s AI product, posted a 330% jump in annual recurring revenue to $540 million, Yahoo Finance reported. Investors await Salesforce’s next earnings report on Feb. 25, 2026.
1 January 2026
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Meta stock slips after-hours as scam-ad scrutiny mounts, Manus AI deal draws focus

Meta stock slips after-hours as scam-ad scrutiny mounts, Manus AI deal draws focus

Meta Platforms shares fell 0.9% in after-hours trading Wednesday, ending near $660. A Reuters report said Meta delayed universal advertiser verification and adjusted ad enforcement to limit regulator scrutiny. The U.S. Virgin Islands sued Meta over scam ads and child safety, which the company denies. Meta also agreed to buy AI startup Manus for up to $3 billion.
31 December 2025
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Why Super Micro (SMCI) stock is down today: an exec retirement filing meets year-end AI trade

Why Super Micro (SMCI) stock is down today: an exec retirement filing meets year-end AI trade

Super Micro Computer shares fell 1.7% to $29.15 after a filing showed Senior VP of Operations George Kao will retire Dec. 31, with Tom Xiao set to replace him. The company said Kao will help with the transition as a consultant. The move came as investors watched AI infrastructure spending, highlighted by xAI’s purchase of a third building to expand compute capacity. Major U.S. indexes drifted lower in thin holiday trading.
31 December 2025
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AI stocks today: Nvidia, AMD tick higher as year-end trade turns cautious

AI stocks today: Nvidia, AMD tick higher as year-end trade turns cautious

Nvidia rose 0.6% and AMD gained 0.5% in afternoon trading Wednesday, while Microsoft, Broadcom, and Meta slipped as Wall Street drifted lower in thin year-end trade. Meta announced plans to acquire AI startup Manus for $2–3 billion. Brookfield launched a cloud business tied to a $10 billion AI fund. Markets close Thursday for New Year’s Day.
31 December 2025
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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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Stock Market Today

  • Household Products Stocks Q1 Review: Procter & Gamble Tops Spectrum Brands and Church & Dwight
    May 16, 2026, 7:19 AM EDT. Household products stocks showed resilient Q1 performance with a 2.7% revenue beat over estimates, despite an average 2.6% share price decline post-earnings. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) led with $21.24 billion revenue, up 7.4% year-on-year, beating analysts by 3.6%, though its stock fell 1% to $144.25. Spectrum Brands (NYSE:SPB) posted a 4.9% revenue increase to $708.9 million, exceeding expectations by 4.4%, but shares dropped 5.2% to $80.63. Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD), known for Arm & Hammer, faced the weakest quarter among peers. Investors are assessing each company's ability to capitalize on rising demand for eco-friendly household products amid shifting consumer trends.

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Exxon shares head into Monday after oil jumps, court win in hand

Exxon shares head into Monday after oil jumps, court win in hand

16 May 2026
Exxon Mobil shares closed at $157.92 Friday, up 3.4% on the day and 5.5% for the week, tracking a jump in oil prices. Brent crude settled at $109.26 a barrel and WTI at $105.42, both up over 3% Friday. A Texas jury cleared Exxon in a long-running investor lawsuit. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both fell as rising oil fed inflation concerns.
Cisco’s AI Push Faces Weekend Wall Street Test

Cisco’s AI Push Faces Weekend Wall Street Test

16 May 2026
Cisco closed at a record $118.21 Friday after raising its 2026 AI order forecast to $9 billion and reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly results. The company will cut nearly 4,000 jobs to fund its AI shift. Nasdaq trading resumes Monday after a volatile week for U.S. equities. Polymarket shows a 70% chance of no Fed rate cuts in 2026.
AMD heads into AI weekend test before Monday open

AMD heads into AI weekend test before Monday open

16 May 2026
AMD shares fell 5.69% to $424.10 on Friday, capping a 6.8% weekly drop after hitting a record $469.21 Monday. The Nasdaq Composite lost 1.54%, ending a six-week streak. AMD reported Q1 revenue up 38% to $10.253 billion, with Data Center sales rising 57%. U.S. markets reopen Monday; traders are watching Nvidia’s results and macro factors.
Microsoft gets $2 billion lift from Ackman, Monday looms for AI trade

Microsoft gets $2 billion lift from Ackman, Monday looms for AI trade

16 May 2026
Pershing Square disclosed a $2.09 billion stake in Microsoft, holding 5.65 million shares as of March 31, according to its latest 13F filing. Microsoft shares closed Friday up 3.1% at $421.92, gaining 1.6% for the week, while the broader Nasdaq fell. U.S. cash equities markets will reopen Monday.
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