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Accenture Stock (ACN) After the Bell: Earnings Beat, AI Bookings Surge, Guidance in Focus Ahead of Friday’s Open

Accenture Stock (ACN) After the Bell: Earnings Beat, AI Bookings Surge, Guidance in Focus Ahead of Friday’s Open

Accenture shares closed Thursday at $269.96, down 1.38%, and slipped further to $268.82 in after-hours trading after issuing cautious guidance despite beating fiscal Q1 earnings estimates. Revenue rose 6% to $18.74 billion, with adjusted EPS up 10% to $3.94. The company reported $2.2 billion in advanced AI bookings but said it will stop breaking out AI metrics separately going forward.
19 December 2025
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House Passes SPEED Act to Fast-Track Energy Projects as Senate Eyes Rewrite Amid Offshore Wind Clash and AI Power Crunch

House Passes SPEED Act to Fast-Track Energy Projects as Senate Eyes Rewrite Amid Offshore Wind Clash and AI Power Crunch

The House passed the SPEED Act 221–196 on Thursday, aiming to overhaul the National Environmental Policy Act and speed up federal reviews for major energy and infrastructure projects. Eleven Democrats joined Republicans; one Republican voted no. A late amendment on offshore wind cost the bill support from a key clean power group. The Senate is expected to make significant changes.
19 December 2025
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Larry Page in the News (Dec. 18, 2025): Alphabet’s AI Rally, a $256 Billion Fortune, and Fresh Scrutiny in Palo Alto

Larry Page in the News (Dec. 18, 2025): Alphabet’s AI Rally, a $256 Billion Fortune, and Fresh Scrutiny in Palo Alto

Alphabet’s Class C shares rose 1.91% to $303.75 on December 18, 2025, snapping a five-day losing streak. Larry Page’s net worth climbed to about $256 billion, according to Bloomberg, as Alphabet’s AI-driven rebound fueled a reshuffling of tech wealth rankings. Global regulators are tightening scrutiny on Google, while local backlash grows in Palo Alto over billionaire estates. Page remains a central figure despite avoiding the spotlight.
18 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom and Micron Rebound as Inflation Cools and OpenAI’s Mega-Round Talk Raises the Stakes

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom and Micron Rebound as Inflation Cools and OpenAI’s Mega-Round Talk Raises the Stakes

Micron shares jumped after the company issued a stronger-than-expected profit forecast, citing continued shortages in high-bandwidth memory for AI servers. The S&P 500 rose 0.78%, Nasdaq gained 1.37%, and Dow added 0.14% as AI-linked stocks led a broad rebound. U.S. inflation data came in cooler than forecast, fueling gains in growth stocks. Reuters noted the inflation report was affected by government shutdown disruptions.
18 December 2025
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Lovable Raises $330 Million at a $6.6 Billion Valuation as Alphabet’s CapitalG and Nvidia’s NVentures Double Down on “Vibe Coding”

Lovable Raises $330 Million at a $6.6 Billion Valuation as Alphabet’s CapitalG and Nvidia’s NVentures Double Down on “Vibe Coding”

Lovable, a Stockholm-based AI software firm, raised $330 million in Series B funding at a $6.6 billion valuation, nearly quadrupling its worth in under six months. The round was led by CapitalG and Menlo Ventures’ Anthology fund, with participation from major tech investors and corporate venture arms including Nvidia, Salesforce, and Databricks.
18 December 2025
Disney (DIS) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Wells Fargo Names Walt Disney a Top Media Pick as Streaming, Parks, and AI Catalysts Build

Disney (DIS) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Wells Fargo Names Walt Disney a Top Media Pick as Streaming, Parks, and AI Catalysts Build

Disney shares rose 1.29% to $112.06 Thursday after Wells Fargo named the company its top media pick for 2026, citing valuation and earnings potential. Trading volume reached 7.7 million shares. The move follows optimism over Disney’s push into AI and short-form video, and comes as investors shift focus from legacy TV to parks, streaming, and IP. Disney’s market cap stands near $198 billion.
18 December 2025
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Accenture Stock (ACN) Slides After Q1 FY2026 Earnings Beat: AI Bookings Hit $2.2B, Guidance Holds, and Wall Street Weighs In (Dec. 18, 2025)

Accenture Stock (ACN) Slides After Q1 FY2026 Earnings Beat: AI Bookings Hit $2.2B, Guidance Holds, and Wall Street Weighs In (Dec. 18, 2025)

Accenture shares fell about 1% Thursday, trading near $270.84, after the company’s Q1 FY2026 revenue and earnings beat estimates but its Q2 guidance midpoint of $17.68 billion came in just under analyst forecasts. Quarterly revenue reached $18.7 billion, with new bookings at $20.9 billion and adjusted EPS at $3.94, up 10% year over year.
18 December 2025
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Salesforce (CRM) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Agentforce in ChatGPT, Qualified Acquisition, and Fresh Analyst Price Targets

Salesforce (CRM) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Agentforce in ChatGPT, Qualified Acquisition, and Fresh Analyst Price Targets

Salesforce launched its Agentforce Sales tool inside ChatGPT, allowing users to query and update Salesforce data through natural language. The company also agreed to acquire Qualified, expanding its AI-driven marketing capabilities. Shares closed at $257.52, down 0.2%. Analysts updated ratings, focusing on Agentforce adoption and future growth.
18 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI Chip Rally as OpenAI Funding Talk and Data-Center Financing Fears Keep Wall Street on Edge

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI Chip Rally as OpenAI Funding Talk and Data-Center Financing Fears Keep Wall Street on Edge

Micron shares jumped 13.5% to $255.95 by early afternoon Thursday after the company issued a strong profit outlook and highlighted high demand for AI memory chips. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index rose about 3%. Nvidia, AMD, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta also posted gains. Softer U.S. inflation data further boosted sentiment, sending Treasury yields lower and supporting tech stocks.
18 December 2025
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Top AI Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Broadcom, Micron and More as AI Trade Rebounds

Top AI Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Broadcom, Micron and More as AI Trade Rebounds

Micron shares jumped midday after a strong profit forecast tied to AI memory demand, lifting semiconductor and tech stocks. Wall Street rose on a cooler CPI print, though shutdown-related data issues cloud the inflation outlook. Amazon reorganized its AI leadership, and Meta’s Yann LeCun announced his departure. OpenAI is reportedly seeking up to $100 billion in new funding.
18 December 2025
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Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News Today: Secure AI Agent Payments, USDC Settlement Expansion, and Analyst Upgrades Put 2026 in Focus

Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News Today: Secure AI Agent Payments, USDC Settlement Expansion, and Analyst Upgrades Put 2026 in Focus

Visa announced on Dec. 18 that hundreds of secure, AI agent-initiated transactions have been completed with partners, marking a milestone for its Intelligent Commerce program. Shares traded near $347 midday as investors assessed the update and ongoing regulatory concerns. Visa said 47% of U.S. shoppers now use AI tools for shopping tasks and predicts millions will use AI agents for purchases by late 2026.
18 December 2025
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Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EU Privacy Ruling, IRS Tax Fight, and Wall Street’s 2026 AI Forecasts

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EU Privacy Ruling, IRS Tax Fight, and Wall Street’s 2026 AI Forecasts

Meta shares rose 2.7% to about $667 Thursday, outpacing major U.S. indexes, as investors weighed a sweeping Austrian Supreme Court ruling against Meta’s EU ad model. The court ordered Meta to give EU users full access to their personal data, rejecting Meta’s trade secret defense and finding violations of GDPR consent rules. The decision is final and enforceable across the EU.
18 December 2025
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Micron Stock (MU) Jumps on Blowout Forecast: AI Memory Shortage, HBM Sold Out for 2026, and What Wall Street Expects Next

Micron Stock (MU) Jumps on Blowout Forecast: AI Memory Shortage, HBM Sold Out for 2026, and What Wall Street Expects Next

Micron Technology reported record fiscal Q1 2026 results, with revenue of $13.64 billion and GAAP net income of $5.24 billion, beating Wall Street estimates. The company issued Q2 guidance far above expectations, projecting revenue of $18.7 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $8.42. Shares surged, lifting semiconductor stocks as Micron said all 2026 HBM supply is sold out amid tight AI-driven demand.
18 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) News Today, Dec. 18, 2025: AI Leadership Shake‑Up, OpenAI Talks, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Amazon Stock (AMZN) News Today, Dec. 18, 2025: AI Leadership Shake‑Up, OpenAI Talks, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Amazon shares traded near $221 Thursday, with a 52-week range of $161 to $259. The company restructured its AI leadership, naming Peter DeSantis to oversee key initiatives as Rohit Prasad prepares to exit. A disputed data-center deal involving Fermi drew market attention. Amazon also announced new Amazon Business Prime partnerships with Intuit, CrowdStrike, and Gusto.
18 December 2025
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Oracle Stock (ORCL) Slides on AI Data Center Funding Jitters: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts on Dec. 18, 2025

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Slides on AI Data Center Funding Jitters: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts on Dec. 18, 2025

Oracle shares fell about 5.4% to $178.46 by 13:17 UTC on December 18, 2025, after reports raised new questions about financing for its $10 billion Michigan AI data center project with OpenAI. Oracle confirmed talks for an equity deal are ongoing but said Blue Owl Capital is not involved, following reports of stalled negotiations. Investors cited concerns over funding structures, execution timelines, and rising capital spending.
18 December 2025
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Alphabet Stock News & Forecast (Dec. 18, 2025): GOOGL Slides on AI Funding Jitters as Google Pushes TorchTPU, Gemini 3 Flash, and a YouTube Oscars Deal

Alphabet Stock News & Forecast (Dec. 18, 2025): GOOGL Slides on AI Funding Jitters as Google Pushes TorchTPU, Gemini 3 Flash, and a YouTube Oscars Deal

Alphabet shares fell 3.2% on Dec. 18 amid a broader tech selloff, following a Reuters report that Google is developing "TorchTPU" to make its TPUs more compatible with PyTorch and reduce reliance on Nvidia's software. The move comes as investors question the profitability of ongoing AI infrastructure spending.
18 December 2025
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Cipher Mining Inc (CIFR) Stock News Today: Analyst Targets, Insider Filings, Bitcoin Link, and the 2026 AI Data Center Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Cipher Mining Inc (CIFR) Stock News Today: Analyst Targets, Insider Filings, Bitcoin Link, and the 2026 AI Data Center Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Cipher Mining shares closed at $14.39 on Dec. 17, down 4%, then rebounded to about $14.95 in early extended trading. The stock has dropped roughly 24% over the past week amid ongoing crypto volatility. Analysts tracked by MarketBeat maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus, with a 12-month price target average of $24.73. Cipher’s latest earnings beat estimates, but the company remains unprofitable.
18 December 2025
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Accenture Beats Q1 Revenue Forecast as AI Bookings Hit $2.2 Billion; Standalone AI Reporting to End

Accenture Beats Q1 Revenue Forecast as AI Bookings Hit $2.2 Billion; Standalone AI Reporting to End

Accenture reported Q1 fiscal 2026 revenue of $18.74 billion, beating analyst estimates, with new bookings reaching $20.94 billion. The company said this is the last quarter it will separately report “advanced AI” figures, as AI is now integrated across its services. Shares moved between gains and losses premarket after mixed guidance for the next quarter. Managed services revenue grew 8% to $9.33 billion, outpacing consulting.
18 December 2025
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Tesla Stock Today (TSLA): Shares Slide After California “Autopilot” Ruling as Robotaxi Bets Collide With AI Selloff (Dec. 18, 2025)

Tesla Stock Today (TSLA): Shares Slide After California “Autopilot” Ruling as Robotaxi Bets Collide With AI Selloff (Dec. 18, 2025)

Tesla shares fell 4.6% to around $467 Thursday morning after hitting a record near $495 Wednesday. The drop followed news that California’s DMV adopted—but stayed—a proposed 30-day suspension of Tesla’s sales license over “Autopilot” marketing claims, giving the company 90 days to respond. Trading volume surged to about 105 million shares Wednesday.
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Reflects on IPO Loneliness, Shares Obama’s Advice
    May 16, 2026, 1:41 PM EDT. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky discussed feelings of sadness following the company's $100 billion IPO in 2020, revealing that the initial euphoria gave way to normalcy and loneliness. Chesky explained on 'The Diary of a CEO' podcast that despite his success and wealth, his daily life remained unchanged, emphasizing that human connection drives long-term happiness. He admitted seeking love but receiving adulation, highlighting the limits of status and money in fulfilling emotional needs. Chesky also recalled advice from former U.S. President Barack Obama, who urged him to foster friendships over new romantic relationships to combat his loneliness. The conversation offers insight into the emotional challenges faced by high-profile entrepreneurs beyond financial achievements.

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McDonald’s Shares Climbed as Dow Fell. Market Looks to Monday’s Open for Direction

McDonald’s Shares Climbed as Dow Fell. Market Looks to Monday’s Open for Direction

16 May 2026
McDonald’s shares closed Friday at $276.39, up 0.52%, after touching a 52-week low earlier in the week. The stock outperformed Yum Brands but lagged Chipotle and Starbucks as the S&P 500 fell 1.24%. First-quarter global comparable sales rose 3.8%, but executives warned of weaker April sales and pressure from high gas prices. McDonald’s is promoting meal deals and cheaper items to attract cost-conscious diners.
Dominion Energy Stock Is Set for a Big Monday After NextEra Deal Report

Dominion Energy Stock Is Set for a Big Monday After NextEra Deal Report

16 May 2026
Dominion Energy closed Friday at $61.73, down 1.97%, after reports surfaced that NextEra Energy is in talks to acquire the Virginia utility in a mostly stock deal that could value the combined company at about $400 billion including debt. The report landed after the market closed, leaving Dominion shares nearly flat for the week. Neither company commented outside business hours. NextEra ended Friday down 2.42%.
Fervo Stock’s Hot Debut Got Bigger. Monday Is the Real Test

Fervo Stock’s Hot Debut Got Bigger. Monday Is the Real Test

16 May 2026
Fervo Energy raised about $2.17 billion in its IPO after selling 80.5 million shares at $27 each, according to a Friday filing. FRVO closed Friday at $41.06, up 52% from the IPO price, and joined the Nasdaq Composite Index on May 13. The company reported a $57.8 million net loss on $138,000 revenue for 2025. Fervo is developing enhanced geothermal systems and building its Cape Station project in Utah.
BXDC kicks off trading with a bumpy first week

BXDC kicks off trading with a bumpy first week

16 May 2026
BXDC shares closed Friday at $20.10, just above their $20 IPO price, after debuting below issue price on Thursday. The Blackstone-backed REIT raised $1.75 billion to buy data centers but has not yet acquired any assets. Investors remain dependent on Blackstone’s ability to execute. The stock trades on the NYSE under the ticker BXDC.
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