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E-Commerce 22 December 2025 - 12 January 2026

Google’s new Gemini “buy button” aims to keep shoppers — and retailers — inside its AI

Google’s new Gemini “buy button” aims to keep shoppers — and retailers — inside its AI

Alphabet shares rose about 1% premarket after Google launched new AI shopping tools and the Universal Commerce Protocol, partnering with Walmart, Shopify, and others. The protocol enables direct checkout in Search and Gemini, with retailers keeping transaction control. Walmart will let shoppers add products to carts via Gemini conversations. The rollout follows similar AI shopping moves by Amazon and OpenAI.
12 January 2026
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Shopify stock: What to watch Monday after Google Gemini AI checkout protocol debut

Shopify stock: What to watch Monday after Google Gemini AI checkout protocol debut

Shopify and Google announced a Universal Commerce Protocol to let AI assistants complete online purchases, with Google Pay and PayPal integration planned. Shopify shares closed Friday at $164.48 on Nasdaq, down 2.26%. Microsoft also launched an updated Copilot checkout. The new tools debuted as the National Retail Federation’s annual convention opened in New York.
12 January 2026
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Shopify stock set for Monday test after Google AI shopping protocol reveal

Shopify stock set for Monday test after Google AI shopping protocol reveal

Shopify and Google announced a new “Universal Commerce Protocol” on Sunday, enabling AI agents to complete purchases inside chat tools like Google Search’s AI Mode and Gemini. Shopify shares closed down 2.26% at $164.48 on Friday, despite the S&P 500 hitting a record high. Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the protocol is open and backed by major retailers. Traders await Monday’s open and U.S. inflation data on Tuesday.
11 January 2026
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Microsoft stock has a new AI-commerce catalyst as Copilot Checkout rolls out with PayPal

Microsoft stock has a new AI-commerce catalyst as Copilot Checkout rolls out with PayPal

Microsoft shares rose 0.2% to $479.28 Friday after the company launched Copilot Checkout and new “agentic AI” tools for retailers. PayPal will handle payments for the new platform. The S&P 500 closed at a record high, up 0.6%. U.S. CPI data is due Jan. 13, with Microsoft’s Q2 earnings set for Jan. 28.
10 January 2026
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Amazon stock edges up after-hours as Amazon Pharmacy adds Novo’s Wegovy pill

Amazon stock edges up after-hours as Amazon Pharmacy adds Novo’s Wegovy pill

Amazon shares rose 0.4% after hours to $247.33 following news that Amazon Pharmacy will offer Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy weight-loss pill at $25 per month for insured customers and $149 for cash-pay. The pill, approved by the FDA in December, will be shipped to all 50 states. Investors await Amazon’s Q4 results on Feb. 5 and a key EU digital proposal on Jan. 20.
9 January 2026
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Broadcom stock today: AVGO in focus after bond pricing details land and Wi‑Fi 8 chips debut

Broadcom stock today: AVGO in focus after bond pricing details land and Wi‑Fi 8 chips debut

Broadcom shares rose 0.1% to $343.77 after it filed details of a $4.5 billion senior notes offering, with settlement expected January 13. At CES, Broadcom launched a Wi‑Fi 8 platform built on its BCM4918 chip, though the standard is not due for finalization until 2028. Investors remain focused on how Broadcom’s AI-related sales mix will affect margins ahead of fiscal Q1 results on February 1.
7 January 2026
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MercadoLibre stock extends surge as Venezuela headlines keep MELI in play

MercadoLibre stock extends surge as Venezuela headlines keep MELI in play

MercadoLibre shares rose 3.3% to $2,219.87 Tuesday, building on Monday’s 8.8% surge as traders cited Venezuela-driven “risk-on” flows. The stock traded within a $2,138–$2,240 range and remains about 16% below its 52-week high. Investors are watching for U.S. signals on Venezuela and MercadoLibre’s late-February earnings. Venezuela-linked assets and bonds stayed volatile amid hopes for political change.
6 January 2026
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Society Pass (SOPA) stock jumps 61% after TikTok Shop live-commerce launch in Thailand

Society Pass (SOPA) stock jumps 61% after TikTok Shop live-commerce launch in Thailand

Society Pass shares soared 61% to $2.93 on volume of 153 million after launching a TikTok Shop live-commerce platform in Thailand. The stock traded between $2.21 and $3.46, far above typical activity. Executives set a $10 million revenue target for the new business line in 2026. Traders are watching for early traction and updates on earnings.
30 December 2025
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Walmart Stock (WMT) Weekend Update: Market Closed as New Analyst Coverage, Holiday Data, and NYC E-Commerce Momentum Shape the Next Trade

Walmart Stock (WMT) Weekend Update: Market Closed as New Analyst Coverage, Holiday Data, and NYC E-Commerce Momentum Shape the Next Trade

Walmart shares ended Friday at $111.74 after trading in a narrow range, with U.S. markets now closed for the weekend. CICC initiated coverage with an “Outperform” rating and a $125 price target. Barron’s reported Walmart’s web traffic rose about 14% during the holiday season. Investors await Monday’s open for signs of continued defensive buying.
27 December 2025
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MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock News: Investment-Grade Upgrade, Brazil Free Shipping Push, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock News: Investment-Grade Upgrade, Brazil Free Shipping Push, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

MercadoLibre shares last traded at $2,005.71, up $8.04, with a market cap near $101 billion as U.S. exchanges closed for the weekend. Moody’s upgraded the company to investment grade in mid-December, citing stable outlook. Investors await Monday’s Nasdaq open amid thin holiday liquidity and ongoing CEO transition, logistics expansion, and regulatory developments.
27 December 2025
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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.”
25 December 2025
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Amazon Stock News Today (AMZN): Shares Hold Near $227 as OpenAI Talks, AWS AI Chips, and 30‑Minute Delivery Tests Set Up 2026

Amazon Stock News Today (AMZN): Shares Hold Near $227 as OpenAI Talks, AWS AI Chips, and 30‑Minute Delivery Tests Set Up 2026

Amazon shares traded near $227 on December 22, 2025, with a market cap above $2.4 trillion. The stock moved modestly higher as investors tracked Amazon’s $38 billion cloud deal with OpenAI and reported talks for a $10 billion investment. Wall Street is watching AWS’ AI hardware push and the financial impact of Amazon’s infrastructure spending.
22 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Cardinal Health Stock Faces Short-Term Weakness Amid Long-Term Strength
    March 23, 2026, 6:32 AM EDT. Cardinal Health (CAH) shares declined about 1% in one day and nearly 4% over the past week, marking a roughly 7% drop over a month after strong multi-year gains. The stock is currently trading around $208, about 16.6% undervalued compared to a median analyst price target near $249 but still below a wide range of estimates. Analysts expect steady revenue growth and margin expansion to support the premium valuation, though some cite regulatory risks and potential contract losses. A discounted cash flow (DCF) model even suggests fair value near $496 per share, signaling possible further upside. Investors face diverging views on future growth and market sentiment after CAH's long-term 58% total shareholder return in one year and over 200% across three to five years.
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