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US Stock Market Most Popular Stocks Today (Dec. 11, 2025): Oracle Crash, Disney–OpenAI AI Deal, PetMed Buyout Buzz

US Stock Market Most Popular Stocks Today (Dec. 11, 2025): Oracle Crash, Disney–OpenAI AI Deal, PetMed Buyout Buzz

As the closing bell rang on Wall Street this Thursday, December 11, 2025 (around 4 p.m. ET), investors were left staring at one of the most dramatic “rotation” days of the year. The big story: Oracle’s shock AI spending plans blew a hole in the AI trade, even as Disney’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI stole the headlines on the upside. In the “most active” column, traders piled into names like Oracle (ORCL), Nvidia (NVDA), PetMed Express (PETS), HeartBeam (BEAT) and Plug Power (PLUG), alongside a pack of ultra‑volatile microcaps. ChartMill+1 Below is a stock‑by‑stock breakdown of the most popular U.S. stocks today, what moved them, and what traders are watching
11 December 2025
Confluent (CFLT) Stock Today: IBM’s $11 Billion Takeover, Analyst Downgrades and Fresh Price Targets – December 10, 2025

Confluent (CFLT) Stock Today: IBM’s $11 Billion Takeover, Analyst Downgrades and Fresh Price Targets – December 10, 2025

Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFLT) is trading in a tight band just below IBM’s agreed $31 per‑share all‑cash takeover price, as investors digest a wave of analyst downgrades, fresh valuation work and new institutional positioning around the data‑streaming specialist. As of Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Confluent shares are changing hands at around $30, only a few percent below the IBM offer and roughly flat on the day, after a powerful rally of more than 25% over the past week and month.Simply Wall St Below is a detailed look at today’s news, forecasts and analysis around Confluent stock and what the IBM
10 December 2025
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Netflix Stock Pre-Market Today (December 10, 2025): Warner Bros. Bidding War and Antitrust Jitters Keep NFLX on Edge

Netflix Stock Pre-Market Today (December 10, 2025): Warner Bros. Bidding War and Antitrust Jitters Keep NFLX on Edge

Netflix stock is heading into Wednesday’s session on the back foot, as investors continue to digest a historic bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and an aggressive hostile counter-offer from Paramount Skydance — all under the glare of regulators and politicians. As of early U.S. pre-market trading on December 10, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) was changing hands around $96.5 per share across major platforms, modestly below Tuesday’s close of $96.71, with various venues showing a small decline of roughly 0.1%–0.3% and pre-market volume in the tens of thousands of shares.Investing.com+3StockAnalysis+3MarketWatch+3 The move comes after a bruising stretch: NFLX is down about 9–10%
10 December 2025
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Aimei Health Technology (AFJK) Stock Rockets Over 1,000% After Merger Extension: Latest News, Risks and Outlook

Aimei Health Technology (AFJK) Stock Rockets Over 1,000% After Merger Extension: Latest News, Risks and Outlook

Updated December 10, 2025 Shares of Aimei Health Technology Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: AFJK) have just delivered one of the wildest SPAC moves of 2025. On Tuesday, December 9, the blank‑check company’s stock exploded from a prior close of $8.00 to an intraday high of $98.15, closing at $88.50 — a one‑day gain of about 1,006% on nearly 6.7 million shares traded. StockAnalysis+1 Pre‑market and after‑hours trading then saw the price briefly slump into the mid‑$40s, before fresh volatility pushed real‑time quotes back toward the high‑$80s on December 10. Benzinga+1 The catalyst? Yet another extension of Aimei’s long‑running plan to merge
10 December 2025
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Paramount Skydance’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid for Warner Bros Discovery: Inside the Showdown With Netflix and the Future of Hollywood

Paramount Skydance’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid for Warner Bros Discovery: Inside the Showdown With Netflix and the Future of Hollywood

On 8 December 2025, Hollywood’s most dramatic takeover battle in years escalated again as Paramount Skydance launched a hostile, all‑cash bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) for $30 a share – valuing the company at about $108.4 billion including debt. The move directly challenges the $82.7 billion deal WBD struck just days earlier to sell its studio and HBO to Netflix, and puts some of the world’s most valuable entertainment brands at the centre of a high‑stakes fight involving Wall Street, Washington and foreign investors. Reuters+2The Guardian+2 Netflix had been declared the winner of a months‑long auction on 5 December,
8 December 2025
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Netflix’s Warner Bros Takeover: How the $82.7 Billion Deal Could Rewrite the Film Market and Movie Distribution

Netflix’s Warner Bros Takeover: How the $82.7 Billion Deal Could Rewrite the Film Market and Movie Distribution

Netflix’s agreement to acquire Warner Bros’ studio and streaming business in a deal valued at about $82.7 billion is the kind of plot twist that rewrites a franchise — in this case, Hollywood itself.Wikipedia+1 If regulators approve it and Netflix fends off a fresh hostile bid from Paramount Skydance, the world’s biggest streamer will control one of the last great legacy studios, HBO, DC, and a century of film history.The Guardian+1 The transaction, announced on December 5, 2025, would see Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) spin off its cable networks (CNN, TBS, TNT, Discovery-branded channels) into a separate company, Discovery Global, while
8 December 2025
IBM Close to $11 Billion Deal to Acquire Confluent, Reports Say, as Big Blue Confirms Takeover for AI Data Push

IBM Close to $11 Billion Deal to Acquire Confluent, Reports Say, as Big Blue Confirms Takeover for AI Data Push

Published December 8, 2025 International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) is moving ahead with one of its largest software deals in years, agreeing to acquire data-streaming specialist Confluent in an all‑cash transaction valued at about $11 billion, following a wave of reports that it was “close to a deal” over the weekend.Reuters+1 The purchase, priced at $31 per share in cash, gives IBM control of one of the leading platforms for real‑time data streaming—technology increasingly viewed as critical infrastructure for enterprise AI and cloud applications.IBM Newsroom+1 From “close to a deal” to signed agreement On Sunday, The Wall Street Journal and others reported that IBM
8 December 2025
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Confluent (CFLT) Stock Surges on IBM’s Reported $11 Billion Takeover Talks: Latest News, Price Targets and Investor Outlook

Confluent (CFLT) Stock Surges on IBM’s Reported $11 Billion Takeover Talks: Latest News, Price Targets and Investor Outlook

Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFLT) has suddenly shifted from “AI infrastructure story” to “takeover story.” On December 8, 2025, multiple outlets reported that IBM is in advanced talks to acquire Confluent for roughly $11 billion, a deal that could be announced as soon as today. Reuters+1 The rumored price implies a hefty premium to Confluent’s last regular-session close and has already sparked sharp gains in off-hours trading — turning the stock into one of the most-watched AI names of the day. TradingView+1 Below is a deep dive into today’s news, current forecasts, and what all of this could mean for Confluent
8 December 2025
DigitalBridge (DBRG) Stock Soars on SoftBank Takeover Talks: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Valuation Debate as of December 6, 2025

DigitalBridge (DBRG) Stock Soars on SoftBank Takeover Talks: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Valuation Debate as of December 6, 2025

Date: December 6, 2025 DigitalBridge Group Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) has suddenly moved from niche digital‑infrastructure specialist to front‑page market story. On Friday, the stock surged roughly 45% in regular trading, closing at $14.12, after reports that Japan’s SoftBank Group is in talks to acquire the company and potentially take it private. StockAnalysis+1 The move caps one of the most dramatic single‑day re-ratings the stock has seen in years and has sparked an intense debate about what DigitalBridge is really worth in an AI‑driven infrastructure world. Below is a structured overview of all key news, forecasts, and analyses around DigitalBridge stock
6 December 2025
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DigitalBridge (DBRG) Stock Soars on SoftBank Takeover Talks: Latest News, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

DigitalBridge (DBRG) Stock Soars on SoftBank Takeover Talks: Latest News, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) has exploded into the spotlight after reports that SoftBank Group is in talks to buy the digital‑infrastructure specialist and take it private, sending the stock to a new 52‑week high on December 5, 2025. Reuters+2Investing.com+2 Below is a detailed, news‑style breakdown of what’s happening with DigitalBridge stock today, what a potential SoftBank deal might look like, and how Wall Street currently values DBRG. Note: This article is for information and news purposes only and is not investment advice. Key Takeaways DigitalBridge (DBRG) Stock on 5 December 2025: Price, Volume and Volatility As of late trading
5 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Soars on Netflix’s $72 Billion Bid: What Today’s Mega‑Deal Means for the Stock

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Soars on Netflix’s $72 Billion Bid: What Today’s Mega‑Deal Means for the Stock

December 5, 2025 – Market close Key points Netflix’s $72 Billion Offer: Deal Terms in Focus After weeks of speculation and a live‑fire bidding war, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has officially agreed to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s TV, film and streaming operations in one of the largest media deals in history. Reuters+1 According to Netflix and multiple news reports, the transaction is structured roughly as follows: Reuters+1 The deal doesn’t swallow all of Warner Bros. Discovery. The Global Networks business — including CNN, TNT Sports (U.S.), Discovery, TBS, HGTV, TLC and other cable channels — will be spun off as a
5 December 2025
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Netflix Stock Slides Below Key Support as $82.7 Billion Warner Bros. and Harry Potter Megadeal Collides With Insider Selling

Netflix Stock Slides Below Key Support as $82.7 Billion Warner Bros. and Harry Potter Megadeal Collides With Insider Selling

December 5, 2025 Netflix stock is under heavy pressure this week as investors digest three big stories at once: a signed $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., including the Harry Potter franchise, a sharp technical breakdown in the share price, and a headline‑grabbing stock sale by co‑founder Reed Hastings. PR Newswire+2Barchart.com+2 As of mid‑day Friday, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is trading around $103 per share, down from highs earlier this year and flirting with key technical levels that many traders watch closely. inkl Key takeaways The Warner Bros. Discovery deal: Harry Potter, HBO and a new streaming super‑giant On Friday,
5 December 2025
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SMX (Security Matters) Stock Soars Over 1,000% in Two Weeks: $111.5M Deal, Gold Bet and High‑Risk Outlook – 5 December 2025

SMX (Security Matters) Stock Soars Over 1,000% in Two Weeks: $111.5M Deal, Gold Bet and High‑Risk Outlook – 5 December 2025

Key Takeaways This article reviews the latest SMX stock news, the December 2025 catalysts, and what current forecasts and analyses suggest for investors. SMX stock today: a tiny float with extreme volatility As of 5 December 2025, the last regular session close for SMX was $141.00 per share on 4 December. After‑hours trading that evening saw quotes around $211, highlighting how violently the stock is swinging. Investing.com+1 Across the key data providers, figures vary, but the overall picture is consistent: This is not a normal small‑cap. It is a micro‑float, high‑short‑interest, ultra‑volatile security that can double or halve in a
5 December 2025
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EQ Bank 2025: PC Financial Acquisition, New Business Banking Platform, and What It All Means for Canadians

EQ Bank 2025: PC Financial Acquisition, New Business Banking Platform, and What It All Means for Canadians

As of December 4, 2025, EQ Bank – the digital arm of Equitable Bank and the flagship brand of EQB Inc. – is at a turning point. In less than 24 hours, the bank has: Here’s a detailed look at the latest news, forecasts, and analysis – and what it could mean for savers, small-business owners and investors. Key takeaways at a glance Who – and what – is EQ Bank in 2025? EQ Bank is the direct‑to‑consumer digital banking platform of Equitable Bank, itself a wholly owned subsidiary of EQB Inc., now Canada’s seventh-largest bank by assets. EQB Investor
4 December 2025
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Saudi Arabia Set to Control 93% of Electronic Arts: What the $55 Billion EA Buyout Means for Gaming, Investors and US Regulators

Saudi Arabia Set to Control 93% of Electronic Arts: What the $55 Billion EA Buyout Means for Gaming, Investors and US Regulators

Updated December 3, 2025 Electronic Arts, the publisher behind FIFA’s successor EA Sports FC, Battlefield 6, The Sims and Madden NFL, is on the brink of becoming a quasi‑state‑owned company. New regulatory filings show that if a planned $55 billion leveraged buyout goes through, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will end up owning 93.4% of EA, with private‑equity firm Silver Lake holding 5.5% and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners just 1.1%.Los Angeles Times+2PC Gamer+2 Because PIF is also a major investor in the funds run by both Silver Lake and Affinity, analysts say the Saudi sovereign wealth fund will effectively
4 December 2025
Thames Water Profits Soar, Prada Seals Versace Takeover and HSBC Names New Chair: The Big Business Stories of 3 December 2025

Thames Water Profits Soar, Prada Seals Versace Takeover and HSBC Names New Chair: The Big Business Stories of 3 December 2025

The first week of December 2025 has opened with a burst of corporate drama: a controversial profit rebound at embattled utility Thames Water, the completion of Prada’s long‑awaited takeover of Versace, and HSBC’s surprise decision to make interim chair Brendan Nelson permanent. Add Airbus cutting its delivery target and Jaguar Land Rover abruptly ousting its design boss, and it’s a packed day for business watchers. Key points Thames Water’s profit rebound doesn’t end its crisis Thames Water – the UK’s largest water utility, serving about 16 million people in south‑east England – has reported a dramatic swing back into profit
3 December 2025
Netflix Stock (NFLX) on December 2, 2025: Warner Bros Discovery Bid, Stock Split Fallout and 2026–2030 Forecasts

Netflix Stock (NFLX) on December 2, 2025: Warner Bros Discovery Bid, Stock Split Fallout and 2026–2030 Forecasts

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) starts December 2, 2025 in the spotlight again, as investors digest a fresh cash-heavy bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, the aftermath of a 10‑for‑1 stock split, and a wave of new valuation calls that now stretch all the way to 2030. Key Takeaways Important: This article is for information and news purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Netflix Stock Today: Price, Momentum and Post‑Split Context After its 10‑for‑1 stock split in mid‑November, Netflix now trades in the low‑$100s rather than above $1,000 per share. Reuters reported
2 December 2025
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JTC Plc (LON:JTC) Stock on 2 December 2025: Permira’s £2.3bn Takeover, Scheme Document and 2026 Forecasts Explained

JTC Plc (LON:JTC) Stock on 2 December 2025: Permira’s £2.3bn Takeover, Scheme Document and 2026 Forecasts Explained

This article is for information only and does not constitute investment advice. Where JTC Plc’s share price stands today JTC Plc, the Jersey‑based provider of fund administration, corporate and private client services, is now trading almost entirely as a takeover story.Reuters As of the latest full trading data (close on 1 December 2025), JTC shares on the London Stock Exchange were around 1,274p, giving the group a market capitalisation of roughly £2.2bn. The stock is trading well above its 52‑week low of 751p (9 April 2025) and modestly below its 52‑week high of 1,385.16p (15 September 2025).FT Markets Key snapshot:
2 December 2025
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Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) Stock Outlook for December 2025: Qube Bid, Nomura Deal and 2026 Forecast

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) Stock Outlook for December 2025: Qube Bid, Nomura Deal and 2026 Forecast

Sydney – 2 December 2025 Macquarie Group Limited (ASX:MQG), Australia’s best‑known investment bank and global infrastructure investor, enters December 2025 in the middle of a major strategic reshaping. The stock is trading around A$193–194 per share, down roughly 10–14% for the year and well below its 2025 highs above A$240, leaving it mid‑range in a 52‑week band of about A$160 to A$243.Intelligent Investor+1 At the same time, Macquarie has: Against this backdrop, analysts still see upside, but they are increasingly split between “Buy” and “Hold” as profits become more cyclical and regulatory risks accumulate. Macquarie share price in early December
2 December 2025
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JTC Plc Share Price, Permira Takeover and 2026 Stock Forecasts: What Investors Need to Know as of 1 December 2025

JTC Plc Share Price, Permira Takeover and 2026 Stock Forecasts: What Investors Need to Know as of 1 December 2025

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. JTC Plc at a glance JTC Plc is a Jersey‑based, London‑listed provider of fund administration, corporate and private client services. It operates globally, with a strong presence in the UK, Channel Islands, Europe, the US and key offshore centres, and positions itself as an “owner‑managed” business in which many employees hold equity. JTC+1 Over the past few years, JTC has grown rapidly through a mix of organic expansion and acquisitions, most notably in private client and fund services. That growth – and recurring revenues from long‑term client
1 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

AMD stock rebounds 8% after post-earnings slump as payrolls, CPI loom

AMD stock rebounds 8% after post-earnings slump as payrolls, CPI loom

7 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.2% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after a 13% plunge earlier in the week on weak guidance and AI competition fears. The Philadelphia semiconductor index rose 5.7% as chip stocks led a broader market rally. Investors are awaiting next week’s U.S. payrolls and inflation data, which could shift rate expectations for tech.
Netflix stock price ends higher as DOJ widens review of Warner deal — what to watch next week

Netflix stock price ends higher as DOJ widens review of Warner deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Netflix shares rose 1.6% to $82.20 Friday as the Justice Department expanded its antitrust review of the company’s planned $82.7 billion Warner Bros Discovery acquisition. A Wall Street Journal report said investigators are probing possible anti-competitive tactics. Director Reed Hastings reported a transfer of 241,944 shares via a family trust, according to an SEC filing.
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