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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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 25, 2025: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum and What Comes Next

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 25, 2025: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum and What Comes Next

IBM shares traded near $304 on Dec. 25, with a market cap of about $284 billion and a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating, though average price targets now sit below the stock price. Institutional filings show mixed activity, with some firms cutting and others raising stakes. Analysts remain split on valuation, with some calling IBM “ultra expensive” and others seeing it as fairly valued. The next earnings report is scheduled for Jan. 28, 2026.
Cisco Systems (CSCO) News on Dec. 25, 2025: AI Networking Tailwinds, FY2026 Forecasts, and a Critical Email-Security Zero-Day

Cisco Systems (CSCO) News on Dec. 25, 2025: AI Networking Tailwinds, FY2026 Forecasts, and a Critical Email-Security Zero-Day

Cisco raised its FY2026 outlook on strong AI-driven networking demand, reporting solid Q1 results and increased hyperscaler orders. Meanwhile, a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-20393, is being actively exploited against Cisco email security appliances, with U.S. agencies requiring urgent mitigation. Cisco became aware of the attack in early December, with incidents traced to a suspected Chinese threat actor.
Utilities Stocks Outlook 2026: AI Data Centers, Fed Rate Cuts and Rising Power Bills Put the Sector Back in Focus

Utilities Stocks Outlook 2026: AI Data Centers, Fed Rate Cuts and Rising Power Bills Put the Sector Back in Focus

U.S. utilities stocks end 2025 under scrutiny as electricity bills rise and grid operators warn of supply shortfalls. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) shows a forward P/E of about 19.6 and yield near 2.7%, with NextEra Energy as its largest holding. Power demand is set to hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, fueled by data centers and electrification. Investors are watching which companies can grow without sparking political backlash.
Cloud Computing Stocks Outlook 2026: The Biggest Winners, Risks, and Fresh Analyst Calls as AI Supercharges the Cloud (Dec. 25, 2025)

Cloud Computing Stocks Outlook 2026: The Biggest Winners, Risks, and Fresh Analyst Calls as AI Supercharges the Cloud (Dec. 25, 2025)

Global cloud infrastructure spending reached $102.6 billion in Q3 2025, up 25% from a year earlier, with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud taking 66% of the market. Tech firms issued $428.3 billion in bonds in 2025 to fund AI and cloud expansion, while credit markets show rising caution. AWS posted 20% revenue growth, Azure 40%, and Google Cloud 36% for the quarter.
AI Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Meta’s WhatsApp Probe, and the 2026 AI Spending Forecasts Moving Markets

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Meta’s WhatsApp Probe, and the 2026 AI Spending Forecasts Moving Markets

Nvidia has agreed to license inference chip technology from Groq and hire key Groq executives, signaling a shift in the AI chip market. Italy’s antitrust authority ordered Meta to halt WhatsApp terms that could block rival AI chatbots. U.S. markets are closed for Christmas after the Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs. Investors are watching whether AI-related corporate earnings can keep pace with infrastructure spending.
AI Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Big Tech AI Spending Forecasts, and the Catalysts Investors Are Watching

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Big Tech AI Spending Forecasts, and the Catalysts Investors Are Watching

U.S. stock markets are closed for Christmas, after the Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs in a shortened Dec. 24 session, lifted by AI-linked shares. Nvidia announced a technology licensing deal with AI chip start-up Groq, hiring key Groq executives while the company continues independently. Investors are watching rising 2026 AI infrastructure forecasts and regulatory tensions.
Micron Technology (MU) Stock News on Dec. 25, 2025: Record Earnings, AI Memory Boom, and Wall Street’s Latest Targets

Micron Technology (MU) Stock News on Dec. 25, 2025: Record Earnings, AI Memory Boom, and Wall Street’s Latest Targets

Micron shares closed at $286.68 on Dec. 24, 2025, after surging on strong fiscal Q1 results and an upbeat Q2 outlook. The company reported Q1 revenue of $13.64 billion and projected Q2 revenue of $18.7 billion, both well above analyst estimates. Shares have climbed over 160% in 2025 amid tight memory supply and soaring AI demand. U.S. markets were closed for Christmas Day.
AI Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Snowflake’s M&A Talks, UiPath’s Index Boost, and Meta’s WhatsApp AI Clash

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Snowflake’s M&A Talks, UiPath’s Index Boost, and Meta’s WhatsApp AI Clash

Nvidia has secured a non-exclusive license to Groq’s AI inference chip technology and is hiring Groq’s founder, president, and key engineers, Reuters reports. Groq will continue operating independently under a new CEO. Snowflake is reportedly in talks to acquire Observe for about $1 billion, according to Investors.com, in what would be its largest deal to date.
Meta Stock (META) News: Fresh 13F Filings Show Institutional Repositioning as Italy Targets WhatsApp AI Chatbot Rules

Meta Stock (META) News: Fresh 13F Filings Show Institutional Repositioning as Italy Targets WhatsApp AI Chatbot Rules

Sound Income Strategies opened a new position in Meta Platforms, buying 16,972 shares valued at $12.45 million, according to new SEC filings. FLPutnam increased its Meta stake by 73.6% to 88,880 shares, while Red Door Wealth Management raised its holdings by 26.9%. Other firms trimmed exposure as Meta faces fresh European regulatory pressure and scrutiny over its AI spending.
Vanguard Says Flip the 60/40 Portfolio for 2026: Bonds Back, AI Risks Rising

Vanguard Says Flip the 60/40 Portfolio for 2026: Bonds Back, AI Risks Rising

Vanguard is signaling a shift from the traditional 60/40 portfolio, recommending a 40% stocks, 60% bonds mix for the next decade. The firm’s latest model projects U.S. equity returns of 3.5% to 5.5% annually through 2035. Higher bond yields and lofty stock valuations underpin the move. Vanguard stresses the guidance is long-term and not a short-term market call.
Nvidia and Groq strike AI inference licensing deal as $20 billion acquisition report swirls

Nvidia and Groq strike AI inference licensing deal as $20 billion acquisition report swirls

CNBC reported on Dec. 24 that Nvidia would acquire AI chip startup Groq for about $20 billion in cash. Hours later, Groq said instead it had signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Nvidia for its inference technology, and that key Groq executives would join Nvidia. Groq will remain independent, with Simon Edwards as CEO. No acquisition has been confirmed.
Concentrix (CNXC) Stock Jumps on Dec. 24, 2025: January Earnings Date, AI Product Push, and Analyst Forecasts

Concentrix (CNXC) Stock Jumps on Dec. 24, 2025: January Earnings Date, AI Product Push, and Analyst Forecasts

Concentrix shares closed up 3.6% at $41.60 in a holiday-shortened Dec. 24 session, with light trading volume. The stock remains near its 52-week lows, well below its mid-$60s peak. Investors are focused on the Jan. 13 earnings release and recent AI product launches. Wall Street sees potential upside if margins and debt improve.
AI Stocks Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nvidia, Micron and Meta Drive a Christmas Eve Record Rally — What Analysts Forecast for 2026

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nvidia, Micron and Meta Drive a Christmas Eve Record Rally — What Analysts Forecast for 2026

The S&P 500 closed at a record 6,932.05 in a shortened Christmas Eve session, with AI-linked stocks leading gains. The Dow rose 0.6% to 48,731.16 and the Nasdaq climbed 0.2% to 23,613.31. Trading volume was light due to the holiday. Nvidia shares rebounded, helping drive renewed interest in semiconductors and AI-related tech.
Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: After-Hours Dip, Nadella’s AI Clampdown, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: After-Hours Dip, Nadella’s AI Clampdown, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Microsoft closed the shortened Dec. 24 session at $488.09, up 0.25%, on light holiday volume. After-hours, shares slipped to $487.81. Reports circulated that CEO Satya Nadella is taking a more direct role in Microsoft’s AI product execution, including Copilot, amid concerns about integration and competition. U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 after the Christmas break.
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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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