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Palantir (PLTR) Stock Today: Shares Slip in Thin Post‑Christmas Trading as Navy “ShipOS” Deal and AI Data‑Center Push Keep 2026 in Focus

Palantir (PLTR) Stock Today: Shares Slip in Thin Post‑Christmas Trading as Navy “ShipOS” Deal and AI Data‑Center Push Keep 2026 in Focus

Palantir Technologies shares fell 2.6% to $189.15 in thin post-holiday trading Thursday, with volume around 17.9 million. The stock, up over 150% year-to-date, has swung between $196.18 and $189.04 as investors weigh profit-taking, valuation concerns, and continued defense-related contracts.
IREN Limited Stock Today: IREN Price Action, Microsoft AI Deal, Financing Moves, and Analyst Forecasts

IREN Limited Stock Today: IREN Price Action, Microsoft AI Deal, Financing Moves, and Analyst Forecasts

IREN Limited shares traded at $40.93, down 2.5% as of 3:08 p.m. ET Friday, amid holiday-thinned volumes and swings tied to both AI and crypto sentiment. The stock moved between $39.53 and $42.80 on 15.6 million shares. IREN recently signed a $9.7 billion AI cloud contract with Microsoft, involving phased GPU deployment through 2026. Bitcoin fell 0.8% to about $87,358, weighing on crypto-linked stocks.
Western Digital (WDC) Stock Today: AI Storage Demand, Nasdaq-100 Inclusion, and What Investors Should Watch Next

Western Digital (WDC) Stock Today: AI Storage Demand, Nasdaq-100 Inclusion, and What Investors Should Watch Next

Western Digital shares rose 0.99% to $181.33 as of 3:24 p.m. ET Friday, trading higher in a thin, post-Christmas session. The stock moved between $178.04 and $183.77 on volume of 2.11 million shares. U.S. markets remained open, with major indexes little changed and trading near record highs. Investors cite AI-driven demand for storage as a key driver behind Western Digital’s 2025 performance.
Salesforce (CRM) Stock Today: AI “Agentforce” Momentum, New Deals, and What Wall Street Expects Next

Salesforce (CRM) Stock Today: AI “Agentforce” Momentum, New Deals, and What Wall Street Expects Next

Salesforce shares traded at $265.70, up 0.17% as of 3:02 p.m. ET Friday, in light post-Christmas volume at about a third of normal. The company recently reported Q3 revenue of $10.3 billion, up 9% year-over-year, and raised full-year guidance to $41.45–$41.55 billion. U.S. exchanges remained open for a full session.
AppLovin (APP) Stock Today: Live Price, Analyst Targets, Axon AI Growth Story, and Key Risks as 2025 Ends

AppLovin (APP) Stock Today: Live Price, Analyst Targets, Axon AI Growth Story, and Key Risks as 2025 Ends

AppLovin shares traded near $719 Friday afternoon, down about 1% in thin post-holiday trading after a strong 2025. The stock moved in a narrow range, with volume muted amid the holiday week. U.S. equities hovered near record highs as investors eyed upcoming Fed meeting minutes. AppLovin’s recent focus includes expanding its Axon AI ad platform and targeting e-commerce advertisers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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  • US Stock Markets Fall on Inflation Concerns and Rising Oil Prices on May 15, 2026
    May 16, 2026, 9:40 AM EDT. Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq closed sharply lower amid inflation jitters as U.S. oil prices surged to $105 a barrel. Treasury yields rose, intensifying pressure on the markets. The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), known as Wall Street's 'fear gauge,' jumped 11.8% to 19.2, marking its highest level since late April, signaling increased investor anxiety. Despite an earlier rally, semiconductor stocks paused their gains as stock futures tumbled. The market reacted to signs of inflation and tightening financial conditions, driving cautious sentiment among investors.

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UiPath shares up 6% ahead of earnings, traders look for what moves PATH next

UiPath shares up 6% ahead of earnings, traders look for what moves PATH next

16 May 2026
UiPath shares jumped 6.2% to $10.27 on Friday, outpacing a broader tech selloff that saw the Nasdaq drop 1.5%. The stock remains down 4.8% for the week, despite a late rebound. Investors are positioning ahead of UiPath’s May 28 earnings, with analysts expecting 13 cents per share on $397.5 million revenue. Friday’s trading volume reached 47.17 million shares, the highest of the week.
Berkshire Pushes Macy’s, Inc. Stock—What’s Next for Traders Before Monday

Berkshire Pushes Macy’s, Inc. Stock—What’s Next for Traders Before Monday

16 May 2026
Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new stake of 3,038,355 Macy’s shares, worth about $55 million, in a May 15 filing. Macy’s stock rose 6.3% in after-hours trading after the news, following a 5.5% weekly drop. The company’s fiscal 2026 sales outlook remains below 2025 levels, with earnings guidance also lower. CEO Tony Spring described the environment as uncertain in March.
UnitedHealth Faces Monday Trading After Berkshire Sale and Friday Dip

UnitedHealth Faces Monday Trading After Berkshire Sale and Friday Dip

16 May 2026
Berkshire Hathaway disclosed Friday it sold its UnitedHealth stake in the first quarter, sending UnitedHealth shares down 1.31% to $393.85. After-hours trading pushed the stock to $375.46. UnitedHealth had gained 3.7% for the week before the disclosure. The NYSE will reopen for regular trading Monday at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Delta Stock Moves After Berkshire’s $2.65 Billion Stake

Delta Stock Moves After Berkshire’s $2.65 Billion Stake

16 May 2026
Delta Air Lines shares rose 3.2% to $72.45 in after-hours trading Friday after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a 6.1% stake worth about $2.65 billion as of March 31. The filing showed Warren Buffett’s firm held 39.8 million shares, marking a return to the sector after selling airline stakes in 2020. Delta closed down 1.84% in the regular session. U.S. markets reopen Monday.
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