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NASDAQ:AMZN 18 December 2025 - 22 December 2025

Quantum Computing Stocks Today (Dec. 22, 2025): Billionaires Trim Amazon as Rigetti’s 2026 Outlook Sharpens on Novera Orders

Quantum Computing Stocks Today (Dec. 22, 2025): Billionaires Trim Amazon as Rigetti’s 2026 Outlook Sharpens on Novera Orders

Billionaire hedge fund managers Israel Englander, Ken Griffin, and Steven Schonfeld trimmed Amazon holdings in Q3 2025 while adding small positions in Rigetti Computing, according to filings cited by The Motley Fool. The moves highlight a shift toward quantum computing exposure, but Amazon remains central as investors balance established tech with high-risk quantum bets.
22 December 2025
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AI Profit Boom for Credit Cards and Retailers in 2026: Tech, Healthcare—and Silver—Emerge as Key Market Themes

AI Profit Boom for Credit Cards and Retailers in 2026: Tech, Healthcare—and Silver—Emerge as Key Market Themes

Gold hit a record $4,420.01 per ounce on Dec. 22, with silver also reaching an all-time high at $69.44. AI-linked stocks drove gains in Asian markets, especially among Japanese and Taiwanese chipmakers. U.S. equity valuations remain near dot-com era highs, led by a handful of tech giants. Investors are weighing AI’s growth against surging demand for precious metals heading into 2026.
22 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (22.12.2025): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Edge Higher as AI Rebounds and Gold Breaks $4,400

US Stock Market Today (22.12.2025): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Edge Higher as AI Rebounds and Gold Breaks $4,400

U.S. stock futures rose early Monday, following Friday’s gains led by AI and tech shares. The Dow closed at 48,134.89, up 0.38%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also advanced. Gold hit a record $4,420 per ounce and silver reached $69.44, both surging year-to-date. Investors await key U.S. economic data Tuesday amid thin holiday trading.
22 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) Before Market Open Dec. 22, 2025: OpenAI Talks, AWS AI Spending, Holiday Demand, Analyst Targets

Amazon Stock (AMZN) Before Market Open Dec. 22, 2025: OpenAI Talks, AWS AI Spending, Holiday Demand, Analyst Targets

Amazon is in early talks to invest over $10 billion in OpenAI, according to multiple reports, with potential plans for OpenAI to use Amazon’s Trainium chips and AWS capacity. Shares last traded near $227.35. The FTC’s $2.5 billion Prime settlement is being processed as refunds through late December. U.S. markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25 for the holiday.
22 December 2025
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Cloud Computing Stocks: December 21, 2025 News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook for Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Oracle

Cloud Computing Stocks: December 21, 2025 News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook for Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Oracle

Cloud computing stocks ended 2025 under pressure as investors questioned the sustainability of AI infrastructure spending and demanded clearer returns. Data-center dealmaking hit record highs through November, but analysts say markets now reward capital discipline over pure growth. Major cloud providers face scrutiny over debt, financing, and monetization as the sector enters 2026.
21 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 22–26, 2025): Santa Rally Watch, AI Spending Jitters, and Key Catalysts for Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla

Big Tech Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 22–26, 2025): Santa Rally Watch, AI Spending Jitters, and Key Catalysts for Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla

Big Tech stocks face thin holiday trading this week, with U.S. markets closing early Dec. 24 and shut Dec. 25. Investors are watching for Q3 GDP, durable goods, and jobless claims data. Debate continues over whether AI infrastructure spending is delivering returns fast enough. Exchange operators confirmed markets remain open Dec. 24 and 26 despite a federal closure order.
21 December 2025
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Amazon Stock AMZN Week Ahead Outlook for Dec 22–26 2025: OpenAI Talks, AWS AI Chip Momentum, and a Holiday-Shortened Market

Amazon Stock AMZN Week Ahead Outlook for Dec 22–26 2025: OpenAI Talks, AWS AI Chip Momentum, and a Holiday-Shortened Market

Amazon shares closed at $227.35 on Friday, Dec. 19, entering the holiday week with thin trading expected as U.S. markets close early Dec. 24 and shut Dec. 25. Key economic data, including Q3 GDP and consumer confidence on Dec. 23, could sway AMZN amid light volume. Options pricing signals no major volatility, but liquidity remains a concern.
21 December 2025
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Software and Platform Stocks Week Ahead: AI Spending Scrutiny, Cloud Security Mega-Deals, and Holiday-Shortened Trading (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Software and Platform Stocks Week Ahead: AI Spending Scrutiny, Cloud Security Mega-Deals, and Holiday-Shortened Trading (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks announced an expanded partnership with a contract approaching $10 billion, according to Reuters sources. Software and platform stocks faced volatile trading ahead of Christmas week, as investors weighed thin markets and questions about AI infrastructure payback. Wall Street also tracked shifting expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026.
21 December 2025
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Cloud Computing Stocks Outlook Dec. 20, 2025: AI Data Center Boom Powers Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet—and Tests Oracle

Cloud Computing Stocks Outlook Dec. 20, 2025: AI Data Center Boom Powers Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet—and Tests Oracle

Data-center dealmaking in 2025 set a new record, with over 100 transactions totaling nearly $61 billion, according to S&P Global. Wall Street now estimates hyperscaler AI capital spending will reach $527 billion in 2026, per Goldman Sachs. Microsoft continues to face AI infrastructure shortages, projecting supply constraints through June 2026 despite ongoing expansion efforts.
20 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla — The AI Rally Meets a 2026 Reality Check (Dec. 20, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla — The AI Rally Meets a 2026 Reality Check (Dec. 20, 2025)

Global data-center dealmaking reached a record $61 billion in 2025, fueled by AI demand, according to S&P Global. Investors are warning of concentration and valuation risks, with AustralianSuper planning to cut global equities exposure. Nvidia shares closed at $180.99 after analysts raised price targets, but U.S.–China tech tensions persist over chip access.
20 December 2025
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Amazon Layoffs in Luxembourg: 370 Jobs Cut at European Headquarters as AI Restructuring Accelerates

Amazon Layoffs in Luxembourg: 370 Jobs Cut at European Headquarters as AI Restructuring Accelerates

Amazon will cut 370 jobs at its European headquarters in Luxembourg, the largest layoff in the site’s history. The reduction, affecting mainly technical roles, follows negotiations that scaled back an initial plan to cut 470 positions. Most affected employees will be notified in February 2026. The move raises concerns for foreign workers whose residency depends on employment.
20 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) After Hours: Shares Hold Near $227 After Inflation-Driven Rally — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

Amazon Stock (AMZN) After Hours: Shares Hold Near $227 After Inflation-Driven Rally — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

Amazon shares closed Thursday at $226.76, up 2.48% on heavy volume, then edged to $226.94 in late trading. The stock traded between $224.41 and $229.23 during the session, with about 50.27 million shares changing hands. Gains followed softer U.S. inflation data and a broad tech rally. After hours, Amazon faced new shareholder questions on immigration policy risks.
19 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 19, 2025): DJIA Rises at 9:31 a.m. ET as Tech Rebound Offsets Nike Slide and “Triple Witching” Looms

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 19, 2025): DJIA Rises at 9:31 a.m. ET as Tech Rebound Offsets Nike Slide and “Triple Witching” Looms

The Dow Jones rose 87 points to 48,051.77 at 9:31 a.m. ET Friday, lifted by a rebound in tech shares after Micron’s strong outlook. Nike fell sharply on weak China sales, weighing on the index. Triple witching expiration added volatility, with over $7 trillion in contracts set to expire. The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 0.75%, its highest in about 30 years.
19 December 2025
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Affirm Stock (NASDAQ: AFRM) News and Forecast — Amazon Deal Extended to 2031, Shopify UK Expansion, and Updated Analyst Targets (Dec. 19, 2025)

Affirm Stock (NASDAQ: AFRM) News and Forecast — Amazon Deal Extended to 2031, Shopify UK Expansion, and Updated Analyst Targets (Dec. 19, 2025)

Affirm Holdings shares traded near $76 on Dec. 19, 2025, after the company extended its U.S. partnership with Amazon through January 2031. Affirm also launched Shop Pay Installments with Shopify in the UK and expanded its deal with REVOLVE to Canada and the UK. CFO Rob O’Hare disputed negative third-party GMV data, citing stronger internal trends. Market cap stood at about $25.21 billion.
19 December 2025
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Amazon Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): AMZN Holds Gains Near $227 as CPI Cools — What to Know Before Friday’s Open

Amazon Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): AMZN Holds Gains Near $227 as CPI Cools — What to Know Before Friday’s Open

Amazon shares closed Thursday up 2.5% at $226.76 after U.S. inflation data came in softer than expected, boosting tech stocks broadly. The stock traded in a wide range with heavy volume, touching $229.18 intraday. Truist Securities named Amazon a top pick for 2026, citing expected 10.5% annual growth and strong AI-driven e-commerce. No major after-hours moves reported.
18 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom and Micron Rebound as Inflation Cools and OpenAI’s Mega-Round Talk Raises the Stakes

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom and Micron Rebound as Inflation Cools and OpenAI’s Mega-Round Talk Raises the Stakes

Micron shares jumped after the company issued a stronger-than-expected profit forecast, citing continued shortages in high-bandwidth memory for AI servers. The S&P 500 rose 0.78%, Nasdaq gained 1.37%, and Dow added 0.14% as AI-linked stocks led a broad rebound. U.S. inflation data came in cooler than forecast, fueling gains in growth stocks. Reuters noted the inflation report was affected by government shutdown disruptions.
18 December 2025
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Top AI Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Broadcom, Micron and More as AI Trade Rebounds

Top AI Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Broadcom, Micron and More as AI Trade Rebounds

Micron shares jumped midday after a strong profit forecast tied to AI memory demand, lifting semiconductor and tech stocks. Wall Street rose on a cooler CPI print, though shutdown-related data issues cloud the inflation outlook. Amazon reorganized its AI leadership, and Meta’s Yann LeCun announced his departure. OpenAI is reportedly seeking up to $100 billion in new funding.
18 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Rally Near Noon ET as Soft Inflation and AI Demand Reset the Narrative

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Rally Near Noon ET as Soft Inflation and AI Demand Reset the Narrative

Big Tech stocks rebounded by midday Thursday, December 18, 2025, with the Magnificent Seven all higher after a benign November inflation report and strong Micron earnings. Nasdaq rose about 2% by late morning, S&P 500 up 1.4%, and Dow up 1%. The 10-year Treasury yield dipped to 4.12%. CPI data was limited due to a 43-day government shutdown, leaving investors with less clarity on near-term trends.
18 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) News Today, Dec. 18, 2025: AI Leadership Shake‑Up, OpenAI Talks, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Amazon Stock (AMZN) News Today, Dec. 18, 2025: AI Leadership Shake‑Up, OpenAI Talks, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Amazon shares traded near $221 Thursday, with a 52-week range of $161 to $259. The company restructured its AI leadership, naming Peter DeSantis to oversee key initiatives as Rohit Prasad prepares to exit. A disputed data-center deal involving Fermi drew market attention. Amazon also announced new Amazon Business Prime partnerships with Intuit, CrowdStrike, and Gusto.
18 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven in Focus Ahead of U.S. CPI as Apple AI Hopes, Nvidia Rivalry, Amazon Shake-Up Drive the Tape (Dec. 18, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven in Focus Ahead of U.S. CPI as Apple AI Hopes, Nvidia Rivalry, Amazon Shake-Up Drive the Tape (Dec. 18, 2025)

Big Tech stocks showed a cautious rebound in early premarket trading Thursday after an AI-driven selloff, with Tesla, Nvidia, Meta, and Alphabet modestly higher and Micron surging post-earnings. Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.6% by 3:55 a.m. ET. Investors await the U.S. CPI report, expected at 3.0% year-over-year, as debate intensifies over the costs and returns of heavy AI investment.
18 December 2025
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  • Alphabet Shares Fall to $285 Amid $3M Legal Verdict and Tech Selloff
    March 26, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT. Alphabet (GOOG) shares dropped 1.4% to $285.52 on Thursday after a Los Angeles jury ordered YouTube and Meta to pay $3 million in compensatory damages. The verdict signals increasing legal risks tied to platform design and user safety, potentially raising future litigation costs for tech companies. Alphabet, a major player in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services, faced added pressure from this legal setback amid a broader selloff in high-growth tech stocks. Investors grew cautious, trimming exposure to expensive growth names amid geopolitical tensions and legal uncertainties. Alphabet's decline highlights how legal challenges and sector-wide risk aversion can quickly shift market sentiment, despite the company's strategic AI positioning and strong earnings prospects.
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