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Oracle stock holds near $200 as year-end Fed minutes loom and AI spending worries linger

Oracle stock holds near $200 as year-end Fed minutes loom and AI spending worries linger

Oracle shares closed up 0.25% at $197.99 Friday, then slipped to $196.90 after hours. The company forecast third-quarter revenue growth of 16% to 18% and adjusted profit of $1.64 to $1.68 per share, both below analyst estimates. Oracle plans to raise fiscal 2026 capital spending by $15 billion to expand AI cloud capacity. Remaining performance obligations rose 15% to $523 billion but missed some forecasts.
29 December 2025
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Shopify Stock (SHOP) Outlook: AI “Agentic Commerce” Catalysts, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Shopify Stock (SHOP) Outlook: AI “Agentic Commerce” Catalysts, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Shopify shares closed at $170.83 on Friday, up 0.81%, with trading in a narrow $168.10–$171.07 range. The stock remains below its 52-week high of $182.19 as U.S. markets head into a holiday-shortened week. No major corporate news was reported over the weekend. Investors are watching Monday’s open amid thin year-end trading and macro headlines.
28 December 2025
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Technology Stocks Today: AI Leaders, Fed Minutes, and Year-End Rotation Set the Tone for Nasdaq Into Monday

Technology Stocks Today: AI Leaders, Fed Minutes, and Year-End Rotation Set the Tone for Nasdaq Into Monday

The Nasdaq Composite closed at 23,593.10 Friday, ending slightly lower on light post-holiday volume. Technology stocks showed mixed action, with the S&P 500 tech sector down over 3% since early November while other sectors outperformed. Index futures resume trading Sunday at 6 p.m. ET. Investors await Federal Reserve minutes and key economic data in a holiday-shortened week.
28 December 2025
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AI Stocks in Focus: Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Year-End Rally Risks, and What Investors Should Watch Next

AI Stocks in Focus: Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Year-End Rally Risks, and What Investors Should Watch Next

Nvidia has signed a non-exclusive licensing deal with AI chip startup Groq, with several Groq executives joining Nvidia, but Groq will remain independent. Michael Burry has taken a bearish position against Nvidia and Palantir, calling the AI sector a bubble. The S&P 500 is near record highs after a quiet session. Markets are closed for the weekend; investors await futures and new catalysts ahead of Monday’s open.
28 December 2025
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Brian Moynihan’s 2026 Outlook: How Bank of America Sees AI Boosting Growth, While Consumer Confidence, Tariffs, and Copper Set the Tone for Markets

Brian Moynihan’s 2026 Outlook: How Bank of America Sees AI Boosting Growth, While Consumer Confidence, Tariffs, and Copper Set the Tone for Markets

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said U.S. consumer spending rose 4% to 4.5% over the holiday period, despite concerns about inflation. He told CBS that all income groups increased spending, and projected 2.4% U.S. GDP growth in 2026. Moynihan cited AI as a growing economic driver but warned of risks from policy uncertainty, geopolitics, and infrastructure constraints.
28 December 2025
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GE Vernova (GEV) Stock: Weekend Hold Near $663 as “Bridge Power” Demand From AI Data Centers Keeps Bull Case Alive

GE Vernova (GEV) Stock: Weekend Hold Near $663 as “Bridge Power” Demand From AI Data Centers Keeps Bull Case Alive

GE Vernova shares closed Friday at $663.46, down 0.6%. A new Financial Times report says data center developers are increasingly using on-site aeroderivative turbines to bypass grid delays, boosting demand for GE Vernova’s equipment. Orders for its turbines rose about one-third in the first three quarters of 2025. The company is supplying turbines for a Texas project tied to OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank.
28 December 2025
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Oracle Stock (ORCL) Heads Into the Final Week of 2025: AI Capex Pressure, OpenAI Exposure, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Heads Into the Final Week of 2025: AI Capex Pressure, OpenAI Exposure, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Oracle closed Friday near $198, with after-hours quotes around $196.88 amid thin holiday trading. Investors weighed strong cloud growth and a $523 billion backlog against concerns over financing Oracle’s AI data-center expansion. No new company announcements appeared, but recent reports highlighted anxiety over AI spending and balance-sheet strain. Markets reopen Monday with light year-end liquidity.
28 December 2025
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GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) Holds Near $663 as AI Data-Center Power Demand Stays in Focus—What Investors Should Watch Before Markets Reopen

GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) Holds Near $663 as AI Data-Center Power Demand Stays in Focus—What Investors Should Watch Before Markets Reopen

GE Vernova shares closed Friday at $663.46, down 0.6% after quiet post-holiday trading. Financial Times reported rising demand for GE Vernova’s aeroderivative gas turbines as data center developers seek faster on-site power amid grid delays. All major U.S. indexes ended slightly lower, snapping a five-day rally. Investors remain focused on AI-driven electricity demand and service revenue potential.
27 December 2025
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Reddit Stock (RDDT) Heads Into Next Week With a Fresh Bullish Call: Needham’s “Best Idea for 2026,” AI Licensing Tailwinds, and Key Levels to Watch

Reddit Stock (RDDT) Heads Into Next Week With a Fresh Bullish Call: Needham’s “Best Idea for 2026,” AI Licensing Tailwinds, and Key Levels to Watch

Reddit shares closed Friday at $225.77, down 0.04%, with after-hours trading at $225.15. Needham reiterated a “Buy” rating and $300 target, citing Reddit’s human-generated content as a key asset for AI. Nvwm LLC disclosed a new 5,143-share position in the company, valued at about $1.18 million. Reddit’s Q3 revenue rose 68% year-over-year to $585 million.
27 December 2025
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Adobe Stock ADBE Holds Near $354 as Markets Close for Weekend; AI Partnerships, FY2026 Guidance and Analyst Targets in Focus

Adobe Stock ADBE Holds Near $354 as Markets Close for Weekend; AI Partnerships, FY2026 Guidance and Analyst Targets in Focus

Adobe closed Friday at $353.80, up 0.2%, after posting record results and reaffirming double-digit recurring revenue growth. Investors remain divided over Adobe’s AI strategy as generative tools reshape the creative software market. The Nasdaq slipped 0.1% on the day, while all major indexes logged weekly gains. Trading resumes Monday with thin holiday volume.
27 December 2025
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Data Center Stocks Today: Nvidia’s Groq Deal, AI Power Bottlenecks, and What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Data Center Stocks Today: Nvidia’s Groq Deal, AI Power Bottlenecks, and What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

U.S. stock markets are closed for the weekend after major indexes ended Friday’s thin session slightly lower but near record highs. Data center stocks remain active, with Nvidia confirming a licensing deal for Groq’s AI inference technology and reports of developers turning to on-site turbines to address power constraints. Investors are watching year-end positioning ahead of Monday’s reopening.
27 December 2025
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Salesforce Stock (CRM) Weekend Watch: AI Partner Expansion Headlines as Wall Street Nears Year-End Highs

Salesforce Stock (CRM) Weekend Watch: AI Partner Expansion Headlines as Wall Street Nears Year-End Highs

Salesforce closed Friday at $266.08 on light volume, trading between $264.80 and $267.91 during a quiet post-holiday session. ChannelE2E reported partners can now build and distribute custom AI agents on Salesforce’s platform, expanding access beyond direct customers. Major indexes ended marginally lower but near record highs. Markets reopen Monday.
27 December 2025
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Oracle Stock (ORCL) News Today: AI Buildout, Massive Lease Commitments, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Oracle Stock (ORCL) News Today: AI Buildout, Massive Lease Commitments, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Oracle shares closed Friday at $197.99, near the top of the day’s range, with volume around 9.5 million. The company reported $523.3 billion in remaining performance obligations and $248 billion in additional lease commitments, mostly for data centers, not yet on the balance sheet. U.S. markets are closed until Monday. Investors remain focused on Oracle’s AI and cloud spending versus future profitability.
27 December 2025
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Palantir (PLTR) Stock News Today: ShipOS Navy Deal, Nvidia AI Partnership, Analyst Targets—and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Palantir (PLTR) Stock News Today: ShipOS Navy Deal, Nvidia AI Partnership, Analyst Targets—and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Palantir Technologies shares last traded near $188.71, down 2.8%, as U.S. markets closed for the weekend. The drop follows news of a $448 million U.S. Navy contract for Palantir’s ShipOS software. The S&P 500 remains about 1% below 7,000 amid thin year-end trading and focus on Federal Reserve policy.
27 December 2025
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ASML Stock (NASDAQ: ASML) Update: What to Watch Before Markets Reopen as AI Demand, China Curbs, and High‑NA EUV Shape 2026

ASML Stock (NASDAQ: ASML) Update: What to Watch Before Markets Reopen as AI Demand, China Curbs, and High‑NA EUV Shape 2026

ASML’s U.S.-listed shares closed at $1,072.75, up 0.6%, with after-hours trading near $1,074 on Friday. The company reported Q3 net sales of €7.5 billion and forecast Q4 sales between €9.2 billion and €9.8 billion. ASML cited strong AI demand but warned that China export limits and supply risks are shaping customer orders. European shares last closed at €899.00 on Dec. 24 due to holiday schedules.
27 December 2025
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CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock News: AI Tailwinds, AWS Wins, Insider Sales, and Analyst Forecasts as Wall Street Heads Into the Next Session

CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock News: AI Tailwinds, AWS Wins, Insider Sales, and Analyst Forecasts as Wall Street Heads Into the Next Session

CrowdStrike shares last traded at $481.19, up 0.8% after a session between $475 and $482, as U.S. stock markets closed for the weekend. The company recently raised its Q4 revenue outlook to $1.29–$1.30 billion, above analyst estimates, citing AI-driven growth. Full-year guidance now stands at $4.80–$4.81 billion. Regular trading resumes Monday, December 29.
27 December 2025
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Society Pass Incorporated Stock (NASDAQ: SOPA) Surges 58% as New Analyst Targets Spotlight NusaTrip and AI Pivot — What Investors Should Watch Next

Society Pass Incorporated Stock (NASDAQ: SOPA) Surges 58% as New Analyst Targets Spotlight NusaTrip and AI Pivot — What Investors Should Watch Next

Society Pass (NASDAQ: SOPA) surged 58% Friday to close near $1.82, with tens of millions of shares traded—far exceeding its 6.1 million share count. The spike followed a bullish research note from Greenridge Global and came amid thin, post-holiday trading. Major indexes eased after a brief rally. SOPA heads into Monday’s open with heightened volatility and attention.
27 December 2025
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GOOG Stock Today: Alphabet Class C Holds Near $315 After Holiday Session as AI Power Deals and Antitrust Risks Shape the 2026 Outlook

GOOG Stock Today: Alphabet Class C Holds Near $315 After Holiday Session as AI Power Deals and Antitrust Risks Shape the 2026 Outlook

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) closed at $314.96, down 0.22% Friday, as U.S. markets ended a quiet post-holiday session. Alphabet agreed to acquire Intersect for $4.75 billion in cash plus debt, aiming to boost energy and data-center capacity for AI growth. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all slipped slightly. Alphabet’s market cap stood near $2.94 trillion.
27 December 2025
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Oracle Stock (ORCL) Today: Shares Hold Near $198 After Holiday Trading as Wall Street Weighs AI Spending, OpenAI Exposure, and 2026 Outlook

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Today: Shares Hold Near $198 After Holiday Trading as Wall Street Weighs AI Spending, OpenAI Exposure, and 2026 Outlook

Oracle shares closed at $197.99 Friday, up 0.26% in light post-holiday trading as investors weighed concerns over the company’s rising AI-related capital spending and funding plans. The stock moved between $196.13 and $200.29 during the session. Oracle’s December 10 forecast missed analyst expectations and signaled $15 billion in additional fiscal 2026 capex, raising questions about cash flow and margins.
27 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Close: AI Spending Debate, Azure Momentum, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open (New York, Dec. 26, 2025)

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Close: AI Spending Debate, Azure Momentum, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open (New York, Dec. 26, 2025)

Microsoft shares traded near $487.71 in late Friday action, little changed on the day, with a market value around $3.85 trillion. U.S. stocks ended a quiet, low-volume post-Christmas session nearly flat, as investors watched for direction in the final days of 2025. Microsoft’s Azure cloud revenue rose 40% last quarter, but record AI-related spending has fueled debate over future profitability.
26 December 2025
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  • Rockwell Automation's Strong Earnings Underpinned by One-Off Charges
    May 16, 2026, 9:06 AM EDT. Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) reported robust earnings, with a 21% rise in earnings per share last year. However, unusual items-one-time expenses totaling US$212 million-dampened profits. Such non-recurring charges typically do not persist, suggesting potential profit improvement ahead. Despite this, the company has a noted warning sign investors should consider. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic, and Rockwell's earnings outlook may be stronger than headline figures indicate. Investors are advised to weigh unusual costs and risks before making decisions, while monitoring metrics like return on equity and insider buying for broader insights.

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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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