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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock News Today: Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Into 2026 (Dec. 12, 2025)

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock News Today: Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Into 2026 (Dec. 12, 2025)

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) is ending the week in the spotlight after declaring another quarterly dividend—while investors weigh a powerful AI-driven semiconductor equipment upcycle against export-control headwinds, valuation questions, and a tech-sector “bubble” debate that’s back in the headlines on Friday, December 12, 2025. GlobeNewswire+2Reuters+2 AMAT was recently quoted around $270 in early Friday trading, following Thursday’s 1.83% decline to $270.11. MarketWatch What’s new on Dec. 12: Applied Materials declares a $0.46 quarterly dividend Applied Materials said its board approved a $0.46 per share quarterly cash dividend, payable on March 12, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February
12 December 2025
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Mastercard (MA) Stock News Today: $14B Buyback, Dividend Hike, and Analyst Targets — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 12, 2025

Mastercard (MA) Stock News Today: $14B Buyback, Dividend Hike, and Analyst Targets — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 12, 2025

Mastercard stock has been in focus after the company announced a bigger dividend and a new $14 billion share repurchase authorization. Here’s the latest MA stock news, analyst forecasts, and key risks investors are tracking. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is ending the week in the spotlight as a fresh wave of shareholder-return news collides with a steady drumbeat of product and partnership headlines — all while investors continue to weigh the long-running swipe-fee (interchange) litigation overhang. As of the most recent close, Mastercard shares finished at $563.37 on Thursday, Dec. 11, up 4.55% on the day, according to Mastercard’s investor
12 December 2025
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Cronos Group Inc (CRON) Stock Surges as US Marijuana Rescheduling Buzz Returns — Latest News, Forecasts, and Key Catalysts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Cronos Group Inc (CRON) Stock Surges as US Marijuana Rescheduling Buzz Returns — Latest News, Forecasts, and Key Catalysts (Dec. 12, 2025)

December 12, 2025 — Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON , TSX: CRON ) is back in the spotlight after cannabis stocks jumped broadly into early trading on reports that the Trump administration could pursue a major easing of federal marijuana restrictions — specifically, a push to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III .Reuters+ 1 For Cronos investors, today’s move is not happening in a vacuum. The stock entered December with fresh momentum after the company announced a strategic acquisition in the Netherlands , a deal that management says would give Cronos the #1 market share within Europe’s largest
12 December 2025
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CoreWeave Stock (NASDAQ: CRWV) News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Runway AI Deal, $2.25B Convertible Notes, Analyst Targets and Outlook

CoreWeave Stock (NASDAQ: CRWV) News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Runway AI Deal, $2.25B Convertible Notes, Analyst Targets and Outlook

CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWV) is back in the spotlight on December 12, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh customer win in generative AI against an ongoing debate about leverage, dilution, and how long the AI infrastructure boom can keep outrunning Wall Street’s patience. As of the latest available trade on Friday, CoreWeave shares were at $87.38, down about 0.9% from the prior close. This update breaks down today’s biggest CoreWeave stock headlines, the latest forecasts and analyst targets, and the key risks and catalysts shaping CRWV into year-end. What’s moving CoreWeave stock on Dec. 12, 2025? Two forces are colliding:
12 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) on Dec. 12, 2025: Price Near a 52‑Week High as 2026 Expense Outlook, Dividend and Analyst Targets Drive the Forecast

JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) on Dec. 12, 2025: Price Near a 52‑Week High as 2026 Expense Outlook, Dividend and Analyst Targets Drive the Forecast

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025 JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is ending the week back near record territory after a sharp, headline-driven swing that reminded investors why bank stocks can move fast when management guidance changes—even at the industry’s bellwether. As of Dec. 12, 2025, JPM shares were trading around $317.38, essentially flat on the day, after Thursday’s strong close. MarketWatch The stock is sitting about 1.5% below its 52‑week high of $322.25 (set on Nov. 12), a level that’s now acting as a visible “line in the sand” for short-term traders and longer-term holders alike. MarketWatch What’s powering
12 December 2025
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Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock News Today: Nasdaq 100 Reshuffle Risk, MSCI Index Fight, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock News Today: Nasdaq 100 Reshuffle Risk, MSCI Index Fight, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR) is in the spotlight as index-inclusion questions collide with Bitcoin volatility. Here’s the latest news, analyst forecasts, and what to watch next. Dec. 12, 2025 — Strategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR), the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, is trading at $183.30 as of mid-day Friday, with Bitcoin near $92,298—two numbers that increasingly move in tandem as investors treat MSTR as a high-beta proxy for BTC. But today’s real catalyst isn’t just crypto price action. It’s index risk: whether Strategy remains eligible for major equity benchmarks (notably the Nasdaq 100) and whether index provider MSCI changes rules in
12 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) News Today: Epic Games App Store Ruling, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Apple Stock (AAPL) News Today: Epic Games App Store Ruling, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock is in focus on Friday, December 12, 2025, as investors digest a major U.S. appeals-court decision in the long-running Epic Games dispute—plus a fresh wave of Wall Street forecasts tied to iPhone 17 demand and Apple’s still-evolving AI narrative heading into 2026. Reuters+1 Apple stock price today: where AAPL is trading on Dec. 12, 2025 Apple shares finished the latest regular session (Thursday, Dec. 11) at $278.03, and were indicated slightly lower in early extended trading (around $277.10 at 8:00 a.m. ET). MarketBeat For context, AAPL has recently traded near its highs: data shows a
12 December 2025
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Medical Properties Trust (MPW) Stock News on Dec. 12, 2025: Dividend Hike, $150M Buyback, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Are Watching

Medical Properties Trust (MPW) Stock News on Dec. 12, 2025: Dividend Hike, $150M Buyback, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Are Watching

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) is back in focus on Dec. 12, 2025 after a sharp post–ex-dividend move, a recently raised payout, and a board-approved $150 million share repurchase plan. Here’s the latest news, forecasts, and analyst analysis shaping MPW stock now. Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MPW ) is ending the week under a fresh spotlight as income investors, short sellers, and REIT watchers weigh a rare combination of signals: a higher dividend , a new share repurchase authorization , and management commentary pointing to improving cash rent collections—against a backdrop of still-elevated leverage and tenant execution risk. Below
12 December 2025
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Disney Stock (DIS) News, Forecasts and Analysis: OpenAI Sora Deal, Google Copyright Clash, and What’s Next for Shares (Dec. 12, 2025)

Disney Stock (DIS) News, Forecasts and Analysis: OpenAI Sora Deal, Google Copyright Clash, and What’s Next for Shares (Dec. 12, 2025)

Disney stock (NYSE: DIS) is in focus on Dec. 12, 2025 after a $1 billion OpenAI investment and a new copyright fight with Google. Here’s the latest news, analyst forecasts, and key catalysts for 2026. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS ) is back in the spotlight heading into the December 12, 2025 session, after a headline-grabbing push into generative AI and a parallel escalation in its fight to protect its intellectual property. In the latest available quote, Disney shares are around $111.46 , roughly 2.4% above the prior close , following the market’s initial reaction to the AI ​​partnership
12 December 2025
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Luminar Technologies (LAZR) Stock News Today: Forbearance Deadline Nears as Restructuring, Volvo Fallout, and Takeover Talk Drive Volatility (Dec. 12, 2025)

Luminar Technologies (LAZR) Stock News Today: Forbearance Deadline Nears as Restructuring, Volvo Fallout, and Takeover Talk Drive Volatility (Dec. 12, 2025)

Luminar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAZR ) is back in the spotlight on December 12, 2025 , as investors react to a fast-moving mix of debt negotiations, restructuring steps, and industry headlines that are swinging sentiment around the embattled lidar supplier. LAZR last traded around $0.97 in the latest available quote, after a sharp recent move higher.The stock’s volatility has been especially visible this week: LAZR’s Dec. 11 close was about $0.966 (+10.61%) , with an intraday range roughly $0.845–$1.040 , according to historical pricing data.Investing.com Below is a detailed roundup of the most current news, forecasts, and analyst-style takes available
12 December 2025
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Visa Stock (V) Surges After BofA Upgrade as Stablecoin Strategy and Global Expansion Grab Headlines — What to Know on Dec. 12, 2025

Visa Stock (V) Surges After BofA Upgrade as Stablecoin Strategy and Global Expansion Grab Headlines — What to Know on Dec. 12, 2025

(SEO): Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is in focus on Dec. 12, 2025 after a Bank of America upgrade helped drive a sharp rally. Here’s the latest on Visa stock news, analyst forecasts, stablecoin developments, interchange-fee risks, and what investors are watching next. Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is back in the spotlight heading into the December 12, 2025 session after a powerful rally that pushed the stock to roughly $345–$346 and lifted its market value to about $686 billion. The move comes as Wall Street digests a cluster of fresh catalysts: a Bank of America (BofA)
12 December 2025
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lululemon athletica inc stock (LULU) surges on Q3 earnings beat, $1B buyback boost, and CEO succession plan — today’s news and forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

lululemon athletica inc stock (LULU) surges on Q3 earnings beat, $1B buyback boost, and CEO succession plan — today’s news and forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025 — Shares of lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) are in focus after the company delivered a better-than-expected fiscal Q3 2025 report, expanded its share repurchase authorization by $1.0 billion, and unveiled a CEO succession plan that investors immediately treated as a potential catalyst for strategic change. Reuters+2Lululemon+2 In after-hours trading Thursday and into Friday’s premarket, LULU jumped roughly 9%–10% in reaction to the combined earnings-and-leadership headline. Reuters+2Barron’s+2 What’s driving Lululemon stock today Three things are moving Lululemon stock on 12/12/2025: CEO succession plan: why the market cares Leadership changes don’t always move shares—unless investors think
12 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week as BoE rate-cut bets shift the story

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week as BoE rate-cut bets shift the story

7 February 2026
Barclays shares closed up 2.7% at 479.1 pence on Friday, outperforming the FTSE 100 ahead of next week’s full-year results. Trading volume was 18.8 million shares, well below the 50-day average. A split Bank of England vote on rates led traders to price in more UK rate cuts, sending sterling down 0.6%. Barclays announced non-executive director Mary Francis will retire in May.
Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Lloyds shares closed up 0.9% at 106.75 pence Friday after the bank announced fresh buybacks totaling 17 million shares over two days, all to be cancelled. The stock rebounded from a 5.6% drop Thursday as traders adjusted UK rate-cut bets. About 121 million Lloyds shares changed hands. Investors await the bank’s annual report on February 18 and the next Bank of England decision March 19.
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
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