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OpenAI’s Altman and Palantir’s Karp take on short sellers, echoing Elon Musk’s playbookNEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 08:48 ET

OpenAI’s Altman and Palantir’s Karp take on short sellers, echoing Elon Musk’s playbookNEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 08:48 ET

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Palantir CEO Alex Karp have intensified criticism of short sellers amid rising skepticism toward AI companies. Altman said he wished critics could short OpenAI if it were public, while Karp attacked traders betting against Palantir in a TV interview. Market specialists say short selling remains standard practice despite executive complaints.
30 December 2025
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Georgia Power’s $16.3B AI data-center power push leans on gas, putting bills under the microscope

Georgia Power’s $16.3B AI data-center power push leans on gas, putting bills under the microscope

Georgia regulators approved Georgia Power’s $16.3 billion plan to add 10,000 megawatts of new generation, mostly for data centers. About 60% of the new capacity will come from natural gas, with the rest from solar and battery storage. The company projects average residential customers will see $8.50 monthly savings from 2029 to 2031. Critics warn protections are temporary and long-term costs could reach $60 billion.
30 December 2025
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Why Caterpillar stock is riding an AI data-center generator boom

Why Caterpillar stock is riding an AI data-center generator boom

Caterpillar shares are up about 62% this year, driven by surging demand for natural-gas generators at AI data centers, the Wall Street Journal reported. The company is investing $725 million to expand its Lafayette, Indiana plant and aims to more than double turbine-engine production by 2030. Power-and-energy sales rose 22% to $7.8 billion in 2024. Shares traded at $578.61 premarket Tuesday, down 0.7% from the prior close.
30 December 2025
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Reddit stock pops nearly 4% as Needham spotlights AI-search citations

Reddit stock pops nearly 4% as Needham spotlights AI-search citations

Reddit shares rose 3.9% to $234.65 Monday, outperforming a weaker U.S. market after Needham highlighted the company’s prominence in AI-generated search results. The analyst estimated Reddit accounts for 20% to 40% of AI citations and reiterated a Buy rating with a $300 target. Meta and Pinterest fell, while Snap was little changed. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 ended lower.
30 December 2025
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BNAI stock doubles as Brand Engagement Network lands AI pharma deal, eyes recurring fees

BNAI stock doubles as Brand Engagement Network lands AI pharma deal, eyes recurring fees

Brand Engagement Network shares surged 108.8% to $2.51 Monday after announcing a pharma AI contract expected to bring $250,000 in Q4 revenue and monthly license fees in early 2026. Volume jumped to 148.6 million shares. The company reported $102,715 in cash at Sept. 30 and $60,120 in Q3 revenue. Traders are watching if BNAI holds above $2.50 after the spike.
30 December 2025
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Reddit stock jumps as Needham flags AI-search tailwind — here’s what’s next for RDDT

Reddit stock jumps as Needham flags AI-search tailwind — here’s what’s next for RDDT

Reddit shares rose 4% to $234.65 late Monday after opening at $225 and trading as high as $235.95. CTO Christopher Slowe disclosed sales of Class A shares under a preset plan after the bell. The gains came as investors weighed Reddit’s role as a cited source in AI-generated search results. The stock remains below its September peak despite a sharp rally since its March 2024 IPO.
30 December 2025
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Meta snaps up Manus AI agent startup as it races to sell “digital employees”

Meta snaps up Manus AI agent startup as it races to sell “digital employees”

Meta said it will acquire Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup owned by Beijing Butterfly Effect Technology, and integrate its AI agent into Meta products, including Meta AI. Financial terms were not disclosed. Bloomberg reported Manus had an annual revenue run rate of $125 million earlier this year from business subscriptions. Meta will operate and sell the Manus service following the deal.
30 December 2025
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Western Digital (WDC) stock slips today as year-end tech pullback tests AI-storage rally

Western Digital (WDC) stock slips today as year-end tech pullback tests AI-storage rally

Western Digital shares slipped 0.8% to $180.15 in New York Monday, after rebounding from a session low of $176.80. The stock, up about 303% in 2025 and the S&P 500’s top performer, traded lower as major U.S. indexes fell and volumes stayed thin. Seagate dropped 1%, while Micron rose 2.9%. Western Digital completed its flash business spinoff in February and reported Q1 revenue of $2.82 billion, up 27% year over year.
29 December 2025
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NBIS stock slides after Nebius CEO files to sell shares as AI trade cools

NBIS stock slides after Nebius CEO files to sell shares as AI trade cools

Nebius Group shares fell 1.6% to $86.18 Monday after a filing showed CEO Arkady Volozh plans to sell 41,000 shares, valued at about $3.6 million, in a “sell to cover” transaction. The sale is set for Dec. 31 and Jan. 2, according to a Form 144 notice. The stock traded between $84.25 and $88.55 on volume of 5.4 million shares. Broader tech and AI stocks also slipped to start the week.
29 December 2025
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Lumentum stock tumbles as year-end tech pullback hits AI optics names

Lumentum stock tumbles as year-end tech pullback hits AI optics names

Lumentum Holdings shares fell 4.1% to $374.87 by midday Monday, outpacing declines in tech benchmarks and optical peers. The stock swung between $390 and $364.50, retreating from last week’s 52-week high. Coherent and Ciena also dropped, but by less than Lumentum. Investors trimmed exposure to AI-linked names ahead of the New Year, with trading volumes thin and markets watching Fed minutes and jobless claims.
29 December 2025
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GE Vernova stock slips as jet-engine turbine demand for AI data centers stays in focus

GE Vernova stock slips as jet-engine turbine demand for AI data centers stays in focus

GE Vernova shares slipped 0.2% to $662.11 midday Monday, outperforming a broader decline in industrials. A Financial Times report said data centers are buying aircraft-derived gas turbines from GE Vernova to speed up power access, with orders up about a third this year. Investors await the company’s next earnings update, expected Jan. 28. The stock traded between $651.77 and $670.99.
29 December 2025
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CoreWeave stock slips with AI-linked tech as year-end rally cools

CoreWeave stock slips with AI-linked tech as year-end rally cools

CoreWeave shares fell about 1% to $75.62 in late-morning New York trading Monday, tracking declines in tech and AI stocks as the Nasdaq slipped 0.6%. The company traded between $73.03 and $77.75 on volume of 7 million shares. Nvidia shares dropped 1.6%. Investors remain focused on CoreWeave’s heavy capital spending and recent $2.25 billion convertible note offering.
29 December 2025
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Oracle stock slips after insider sale filing as OpenAI-linked spending stays in focus

Oracle stock slips after insider sale filing as OpenAI-linked spending stays in focus

Oracle shares fell 0.4% to $197.27 in early Monday trading after officer Mark Hura filed to sell up to 15,000 shares valued at about $2.95 million. Investors remain cautious over Oracle’s rising AI-related spending and its impact on margins. The stock is down over 30% in three months. Traders await U.S. home sales data and Fed minutes for further market direction.
29 December 2025
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AI cheating crackdown: ACCA moves exams back to test centres, ends most remote sittings

AI cheating crackdown: ACCA moves exams back to test centres, ends most remote sittings

Britain’s Association of Chartered Certified Accountants will require most exams to be taken in test centres from March 2026, citing cheating risks linked to AI tools. Remote exams will only be allowed in countries without test sites. The policy shift follows a series of cheating scandals and increased regulatory scrutiny of the accounting profession. ACCA has over 260,000 members and exam centres in more than 90 countries.
29 December 2025
TCS presses reset on AI strategy as it shifts from pilots to payback

TCS presses reset on AI strategy as it shifts from pilots to payback

Tata Consultancy Services is shifting from small AI pilots to scaled deployments tied to return on investment, The Economic Times reported. The company has laid off about 12,000 employees in six months and crossed $30 billion in revenue for FY25. TCS introduced a five-level autonomy framework and expanded workforce training as it reshapes roles and delivery. CEO K Krithivasan aims to make TCS the world’s largest AI-led tech services firm.
29 December 2025
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CrowdStrike stock ends higher as Wedbush backs AI tailwind; Zacks cuts rating to hold

CrowdStrike stock ends higher as Wedbush backs AI tailwind; Zacks cuts rating to hold

CrowdStrike shares closed Friday up 0.8% at $481.19 in light post-holiday trading. Wedbush reiterated an “Outperform” rating and $600 price target, citing AI momentum, while Zacks Research lowered its rating to “hold.” Investors await pending home sales data Monday and Federal Reserve minutes Tuesday. Trading volumes remain thin as year-end approaches.
29 December 2025
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  • Nasdaq and S&P 500 Futures Drop Over 1% Amid Inflation Worries
    May 16, 2026, 8:21 AM EDT. Futures linked to the Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell more than 1% on Friday, marking a potential pause in the U.S. stocks' AI-driven rally. The decline came as U.S. Treasury yields surged due to fears of rising inflation sparked by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Higher yields often pressure stocks as borrowing costs increase and risk aversion rises.

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Nvidia Shares Slip Ahead of Earnings as AI Trade Gears Up for a Big Week

Nvidia Shares Slip Ahead of Earnings as AI Trade Gears Up for a Big Week

16 May 2026
Nvidia shares dropped 4.4% to $225.32 Friday, trimming gains from a chip rally but leaving the stock up 4.7% for the week. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend ahead of Nvidia’s fiscal first-quarter results after Wednesday’s close. Options pricing signals a possible 7% post-earnings swing, putting the near-term trading range between $210 and $241. The Nasdaq snapped a six-week winning streak as chip stocks sold off.
Netflix Stock Holds Near $87 Ahead of Monday Signal

Netflix Stock Holds Near $87 Ahead of Monday Signal

16 May 2026
Netflix shares closed Friday at $87.02, nearly flat for the week, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both fell more than 1%. At its New York upfront, Netflix said its ad-supported plan now reaches over 250 million global monthly active viewers and will expand to 15 more countries in 2027. Analyst price targets average $115.89, but some remain cautious on user engagement and ad revenue growth.
Tesla’s China Rally Fades; Monday Seen Testing AI Optimism

Tesla’s China Rally Fades; Monday Seen Testing AI Optimism

16 May 2026
Tesla shares closed Friday at $422.24, down 4.75%, after no breakthrough on its driver-assistance software emerged from Trump’s Beijing summit. The stock lost 1.4% for the week, underperforming GM and NIO. Broader markets also fell, with the S&P 500 down 1.2%. Investors remain focused on China and Tesla’s Full Self-Driving approval prospects.
Palantir Steady as Nasdaq Slides Before Monday

Palantir Steady as Nasdaq Slides Before Monday

16 May 2026
Palantir closed Friday at $133.99, up 0.2%, but lost 2.8% for the week after a sharp midweek drop. The Nasdaq is closed for the weekend, with trading set to resume Monday. Palantir’s first-quarter revenue jumped 85% to $1.63 billion, but valuation concerns linger as its price-earnings ratio nears 150. Broader tech stocks, including Nvidia and AMD, fell sharply Friday.
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