Future Trends News 6 December 2025

Quantum computing stocks surge to start 2026: D-Wave, Rigetti, IonQ lead — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 12:47 ET — Market closed Pure-play quantum computing stocks closed sharply higher on Friday, kicking off the first trading day of 2026 with outsized gains as investors returned to higher-risk corners of the market. The move matters because the group has become a barometer for “risk-on” appetite in smaller, thematic technology names. Quantum computing aims…

3 January 2026

Future Trends·Investor Insights·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

Microsoft stock vs Alphabet stock: Why 2026 is the real AI monetization test

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 10:49 ET Microsoft shares were down about 1.6% at $475.69 in late-morning trade on Friday, while Alphabet rose about 0.7% to $315.20. Microsoft’s market value stood near $3.85 trillion versus roughly $2.94 trillion for Alphabet, with Microsoft trading at about 37 times earnings compared with Alphabet at roughly 24 times. The moves come as investors…

2 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Future Trends·Microsoft

Quantum Computing Stocks Pull Back Into the Weekend: IonQ, D-Wave, Rigetti and QUBT Slide as Investors Size Up 2026 Catalysts

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 12:40 p.m. ET — Market closed (weekend). Quantum computing stocks are ending the week on a cautious note after a sharp Friday pullback, even as the broader U.S. market remains close to record levels in what’s typically a thinly traded, post-holiday stretch. In the latest regular session (Friday, Dec. 26), several of the most-followed “pure-play”…

27 December 2025

Financial News·Future Trends·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Surges Ahead of ISRO’s BlueBird‑6 Launch: What Today’s News Signals for 2026—and the New Wave of Retail Risk-Taking

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) is back at the center of the “space-to-smartphone” trade on December 22, 2025, as a cluster of launch updates, market momentum, and retail-trader attention converge ahead of a high-profile mission involving India’s heavy-lift rocket LVM3 and AST’s next-generation BlueBird satellite. ISRO The near-term catalyst is clear: BlueBird Block‑2 (often referred to as “BlueBird‑6”) is scheduled to…

22 December 2025

Future Trends·Satellite Technology·Space Industry·Stock Market News

Rivian Stock (RIVN) Surges Into Dec. 20, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Drive 2026

Dec. 20, 2025 — Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) is ending the week as one of the most watched EV stocks on the market, with shares closing around $22.45 on exceptionally heavy trading volume after a rapid-fire run of autonomy headlines and Wall Street upgrades. The momentum is notable because it’s arriving in a tougher demand backdrop for the U.S.…

21 December 2025

Analyst Forecasts·Company News·Electric Vehicles·Future Trends·Stock Market

Quantum Computing Stocks in Focus: IonQ (IONQ), Rigetti (RGTI), D-Wave (QBTS) and Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Updated: December 20, 2025 Quantum computing stocks are back in the spotlight heading into the final stretch of 2025 — not because the industry suddenly “arrived,” but because Wall Street is beginning to cover the sector in a more formal, price-target-driven way, even as the group remains highly volatile and largely unprofitable. Over the past week, a wave of fresh…

20 December 2025

Financial Analysis·Future Trends·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Today: 2030 Plan Upgrade, Hydrogen Pause and 2026 Price Targets

Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) updates its 2030 growth plan, pauses a flagship hydrogen project and attracts fresh analyst upgrades. Here’s what it all means for the stock as of December 10, 2025. Data as of market close December 9 and news through December 10, 2025. This article is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Exxon Mobil (XOM)…

10 December 2025

Company News·Energy Sector·Future Trends·Investment Analysis·Stock Market

Accenture (ACN) Stock Today: Anthropic AI Deal, Insider Buying and 2026 Forecasts — December 9, 2025

Accenture plc (NYSE: ACN) is back in the AI spotlight on December 9, 2025. The shares are trading around $269–270 after a brutal year that saw the stock fall roughly 30–40% from its February peak, even as the company delivered record bookings and doubled down on generative AI. Linkedin Today’s main catalyst: a multi‑year partnership with Anthropic, fresh evidence of…

9 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Future Trends·Investment Analysis·Stock Market·Technology

Oklo Inc. (OKLO) Stock: Latest News, Price Targets and 2026 Nuclear Outlook as of December 8, 2025

Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) has turned into one of 2025’s most explosive energy trades. The advanced nuclear start‑up is still pre‑revenue, but its share price has rocketed more than 400% this year, lifted by hype around small reactors that could power AI data centers, new U.S. government pilot programs, and a wave of analyst coverage. Investorsobserver As of 8 December…

8 December 2025

Company Analysis·Future Trends·Investment News·Nuclear Energy·Stock Market

Scale AI in December 2025: Pentagon Setback, Meta Superintelligence Bet and IPO Watch

Over the three days from 5–7 December 2025, a flurry of news and analysis has reshaped how investors, policymakers and engineers view Scale AI, the San Francisco‑based data and infrastructure company behind many of today’s leading AI models. A rival startup has beaten Scale AI to a $708 million Pentagon contract, analysts are re‑pricing the company’s strategic value inside Meta’s…

7 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Defense Industry·Future Trends·Stock Market·Technology News

Lockheed Martin Stock (LMT) on December 6, 2025: New F‑35 Contracts, Hypersonic Push and 2026 Forecasts Explained

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) is ending the week with a flurry of news: fresh Pentagon contracts, expanding hypersonics and missile capacity, a record backlog, and a higher dividend – all against a share price that has lagged the broader market in 2025. Below is a detailed look at what’s happening with Lockheed Martin stock as of December 6, 2025,…

7 December 2025

Aerospace·Defense Industry·Future Trends·Investment Analysis·Stock Market

Global Smartphone Market Share in 2025: Who Leads, Who Lags, and What Comes Next

Global smartphone shipments are finally growing again — but AI phones, foldables and rising memory costs are quietly reshaping market share. Here’s what the latest data from IDC, Counterpoint, Omdia, Statcounter and others tells us as of December 2025. 1. The Smartphone Market Is Back in Growth Mode After two painful years of decline, the smartphone industry has now logged…

6 December 2025

Future Trends·Market Analysis·Smartphones·Technology

1 2 3 … 9 Next

Birla Corporation Investors Gain 48% in Five Years Despite Earnings Dip
January 23, 2026, 9:29 PM EST. Birla Corporation (NSE:BIRLACORPN) shareholders have seen a 48% total return over five years, including dividends, despite a 0.4% annual decrease in earnings per share (EPS). The stock fell 12% in the past quarter and underperformed the broader market return of 127% over five years. Key drivers appear to be consistent revenue growth at 8.2% per year, suggesting the company is prioritizing expansion over immediate earnings. The modest 1.0% dividend yield boosted total shareholder returns beyond share price gains. Birla's recent 11% loss contrasts with five-year gains averaging 8% annually, highlighting volatility but long-term growth potential amid analyst coverage and market challenges.

Future Trends News 6 December 2025 - 3 January 2026