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Dow Jones today: Caterpillar, Boeing lift blue chips as investors eye jobs report and Fed path

Dow Jones today: Caterpillar, Boeing lift blue chips as investors eye jobs report and Fed path

The Dow rose 78.93 points, or 0.16%, to 48,142.22 in early afternoon trading Friday, led by gains in Caterpillar and Boeing. Salesforce and Microsoft fell, offsetting some advances. Traders are awaiting next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for signals on 2026 rate cuts. The S&P 500 was little changed, while the Nasdaq edged lower.
2 January 2026
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Salesforce (CRM) stock slides 3% today, weighing on Dow as traders eye jobs data and Fed path

Salesforce (CRM) stock slides 3% today, weighing on Dow as traders eye jobs data and Fed path

Salesforce shares dropped 3.3% to $256.11 in late-morning trading Friday, weighing on the Dow after a volatile start to 2026. The stock traded between $252.49 and $267.00 as investors repositioned ahead of U.S. jobs and inflation data next week. Tech stocks broadly rebounded, with the S&P 500 tech index up 1.2%. Salesforce is set to pay a $0.416 dividend on Jan. 8.
2 January 2026
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2026 stock market forecast: After 2025’s rally, Wall Street sees earnings, Fed cuts and AI spending as the big tests

2026 stock market forecast: After 2025’s rally, Wall Street sees earnings, Fed cuts and AI spending as the big tests

The S&P 500 closed 2025 at 6,845.50, up 16.39% for the year, as Nvidia became the first company to reach a $5 trillion market value. Strategists say 2026 gains depend on profit growth broadening beyond megacap tech and on AI spending delivering returns. Rate policy and Fed uncertainty are expected to drive early-year volatility.
1 January 2026
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Bank of America stock ends 2025 down as Fed liquidity signal sets up Jan. 14 earnings test

Bank of America stock ends 2025 down as Fed liquidity signal sets up Jan. 14 earnings test

Bank of America shares closed at $55.00, down 0.51%, in the final U.S. trading session of 2025. The S&P 500 fell 0.74% and the Dow lost 0.63% as Treasury yields rose and funding markets saw record repo facility usage. Investors await Bank of America’s Jan. 14 earnings for margin guidance. U.S. markets are closed Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.
1 January 2026
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Home Depot stock today: HD slips into the year-end close as investors eye Fed signals and an insider sale filing

Home Depot stock today: HD slips into the year-end close as investors eye Fed signals and an insider sale filing

Home Depot shares slipped 0.3% to $345.33 in late trading Wednesday, trailing earlier highs as markets closed out 2025. Executive vice president Teresa Wynn Roseborough disclosed selling 2,872 shares for about $1 million on Dec. 26. Initial U.S. jobless claims fell to 199,000 last week, below forecasts. Home Depot reaffirmed its 2025 outlook earlier this month, with flat to 2% comparable sales growth expected.
31 December 2025
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Bank of America stock dips as Fed repo borrowing hits a record at year-end

Bank of America stock dips as Fed repo borrowing hits a record at year-end

Bank of America shares slipped 0.3% Wednesday, tracking declines across U.S. bank stocks as year-end funding pressures drove a record $74.6 billion draw from the Fed’s standing repo facility. The secured overnight financing rate touched 3.77% Monday before easing. U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 199,000 for the week ended Dec. 27. Markets will close Thursday for New Year’s Day.
31 December 2025
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Goldman Sachs stock slips on New Year’s Eve as Fed repo borrowing hits a record

Goldman Sachs stock slips on New Year’s Eve as Fed repo borrowing hits a record

Goldman Sachs shares fell 0.3% to $881.64 in thin year-end trading Wednesday. The New York Fed’s repo facility saw record borrowing at $74.6 billion, underscoring strong demand for cash. Wall Street’s main indexes edged lower, with the Dow down 0.19% and the S&P 500 off 0.15%. Investors are watching for Goldman’s Jan. 15 earnings and the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting.
31 December 2025
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JPMorgan stock edges up in thin year-end trade as Fed minutes and funding markets steer banks

JPMorgan stock edges up in thin year-end trade as Fed minutes and funding markets steer banks

JPMorgan shares rose 0.3% to $324.25 in afternoon trading Wednesday, outperforming major U.S. banks. Treasury yields climbed after weekly jobless claims dropped to 199,000, below forecasts. The Federal Reserve minutes showed officials divided over the 2026 rate outlook. Investors await JPMorgan’s earnings on Jan. 13 and the Fed’s Jan. 27–28 meeting.
31 December 2025
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Palantir stock today: PLTR edges lower as Fed minutes and year-end trading test the AI rally

Palantir stock today: PLTR edges lower as Fed minutes and year-end trading test the AI rally

Palantir shares slipped 0.4% to $180.18 midday Wednesday, mirroring a modest drop in U.S. stocks after the Fed’s meeting minutes signaled a cautious 2026 rate outlook. Wedbush named Palantir a top AI pick for 2026 with a $230 target. The stock is up about 140% in 2025. Volume reached 8.8 million shares as investors awaited the next Fed meeting and Palantir’s earnings date.
31 December 2025
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Dow Jones today: Fed minutes and thin liquidity set the tone for 2025’s final session

Dow Jones today: Fed minutes and thin liquidity set the tone for 2025’s final session

The Dow closed down 94.87 points, or 0.20%, at 48,367.06 in thin holiday trading Tuesday. Federal Reserve minutes showed policymakers split after a quarter-point rate cut, keeping attention on the 2026 rate outlook. Boeing secured an $8.6 billion Pentagon contract tied to the F-15 Israel Program. U.S. bond markets will close early at 2 p.m. ET Wednesday; stocks are shut Thursday for New Year’s Day.
31 December 2025
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Prologis stock ticks up as Fed minutes sharpen rate watch heading into New Year’s Eve session

Prologis stock ticks up as Fed minutes sharpen rate watch heading into New Year’s Eve session

Prologis (PLD) closed up 0.4% at $129.01 Tuesday as Fed minutes showed December’s rate cut was “finely balanced,” keeping REITs in focus. Trading was thin ahead of year-end, with the S&P 500 down 0.14%. Prologis will report fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 21. U.S. home prices rose 1.7% year-on-year in October, the slowest pace since 2012.
31 December 2025
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  • Alkami Technology SWOT Analysis Highlights Growth Challenges Amid Buyout Speculation
    May 24, 2026, 11:10 AM EDT. Alkami Technology faces growth headwinds as its stock contends with challenges identified in a recent SWOT analysis. The company is reportedly under buyout speculation, which adds volatility to its market position. Analysts highlight Alkami's strengths in digital banking platforms but point to competitive pressures and market saturation as critical weaknesses. Opportunities include expanding partnerships and product innovation, while threats stem from regulatory changes and escalating competition. Investors should monitor buyout developments closely as they could significantly impact Alkami's valuation and strategic direction.

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Quantum Computing Stock Rises Ahead of Holiday; Tuesday in Focus

Quantum Computing Stock Rises Ahead of Holiday; Tuesday in Focus

24 May 2026
Quantum Computing Inc. shares jumped 7.89% to $12.31 Friday, boosted by a sector rally after the U.S. Commerce Department announced $2.013 billion in quantum funding. QUBT was not named among the award recipients, unlike D-Wave, Rigetti, and IBM. Trading volume surged to 67.5 million shares. Nasdaq will be closed Monday for Memorial Day, with regular trading resuming Tuesday.
Plug Power Shares End Flat After Volatile Trading Ahead of Holiday

Plug Power Shares End Flat After Volatile Trading Ahead of Holiday

24 May 2026
Plug Power shares closed unchanged at $3.78 Friday, matching the prior week after volatile trading. The company announced its Barrow Green Hydrogen project in England reached final investment decision, with Plug supplying electrolyzers. U.S. markets close Monday for Memorial Day, leaving Tuesday as the next trading session. Plug’s cash use and margins remain key investor concerns.
Intel Shares Jump 10% Over Holiday Week With Eyes on Tuesday’s Session

Intel Shares Jump 10% Over Holiday Week With Eyes on Tuesday’s Session

24 May 2026
Intel shares closed at $119.84 Friday, up 1.13% and about 10% higher than a week earlier, before a long U.S. market break for Memorial Day. The stock’s rally follows upbeat revenue forecasts and strong demand for Xeon server CPUs, but Intel’s foundry unit posted a $2.44 billion loss last quarter. Wall Street targets have risen, though analysts remain cautious about Intel’s turnaround and foundry strategy.
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