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ASX AI Stocks Today (15 December 2025): NextDC, BrainChip, Appen and DroneShield in Focus as “AI Bubble” Fears Hit Tech

ASX AI Stocks Today (15 December 2025): NextDC, BrainChip, Appen and DroneShield in Focus as “AI Bubble” Fears Hit Tech

Australian AI-linked shares fell Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing down 0.7% at 8,635 after a weak US tech lead. Megaport dropped 3.9% and NextDC slipped 1.0% amid renewed doubts over AI spending and profitability. Some defence-tech stocks with AI exposure rose. Investors cited concerns over rising costs and uncertain returns from large AI infrastructure investments.
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  • JD.com Shares Surge 8% on Volume Amid Earnings Expectations
    April 15, 2026, 9:52 AM EDT. JD.com's (JD) stock jumped 8% to close at $31.25, with trading volume well above average. The rally follows steady gains tied to improvements in price competitiveness and growth in the JD Plus membership, which boosts customer loyalty and shopping frequency. Despite a projected 70.7% year-over-year decline in earnings per share (EPS) to $0.34, revenue is expected to rise nearly 10% to $45.52 billion. However, consensus EPS estimates have remained flat recently, suggesting the price rally may need further catalysts to sustain momentum. JD.com holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). In contrast, Wayfair, a peer in the same sector, recorded a 2.6% increase amid a 3.4% EPS estimate downgrade. Investors should watch upcoming earnings and revisions closely to gauge if JD.com's recent strength will persist.

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A U.S. appeals court revived VLSI Technology’s patent case against Intel, overturning a 2024 ruling and sending the dispute back to a jury. Intel shares fell 2.1% to $63.81 but remain up 44% in April. The company faces a $10.32 billion loss in its foundry unit for 2025 and recently completed a $14.2 billion buyout of its Fab 34 stake. Intel reports first-quarter results April 23.
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