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NASDAQ:AMZN 14 December 2025 - 18 December 2025

AI News Roundup Today (Dec. 18, 2025): OpenAI’s $750B Funding Talks, Google’s Gemini 3 Flash, Amazon’s AI Shakeup, and the Data Center Backlash

AI News Roundup Today (Dec. 18, 2025): OpenAI’s $750B Funding Talks, Google’s Gemini 3 Flash, Amazon’s AI Shakeup, and the Data Center Backlash

OpenAI is in talks to raise up to $100 billion at a $750 billion valuation, Reuters reports. Google made Gemini 3 Flash the default in its app and Search. Amazon is restructuring its AI division under AWS leadership as Rohit Prasad prepares to leave. U.S. senators are investigating whether data centers are raising electricity bills, with calls for a pause on new construction.
18 December 2025
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Amazon AI Chief Rohit Prasad to Leave as Andy Jassy Puts AWS Veteran Peter DeSantis in Charge of AGI, Nova Models, Chips and Quantum

Amazon AI Chief Rohit Prasad to Leave as Andy Jassy Puts AWS Veteran Peter DeSantis in Charge of AGI, Nova Models, Chips and Quantum

Amazon named Peter DeSantis to lead a new organization uniting its AI model, custom silicon, and quantum computing efforts, reporting directly to CEO Andy Jassy. Rohit Prasad, head of Amazon’s AGI group and a key Alexa architect, will leave at the end of 2025. Pieter Abbeel will lead the frontier model research team within the AGI organization.
18 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Slide After AI Funding Jitters Hit the Nasdaq (Dec. 17, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Slide After AI Funding Jitters Hit the Nasdaq (Dec. 17, 2025)

Big Tech stocks fell sharply Wednesday, with the Nasdaq down 1.8% and the S&P 500 off 1.2%, as renewed doubts over AI infrastructure financing triggered heavy selling. Nvidia slid 3.7%, Tesla lost 4.6%, and Alphabet dropped 3.2%. Oracle’s Michigan data-center project and questions over funding terms fueled market anxiety. Broadcom also tumbled about 4.5% amid continued volatility.
18 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Magnificent Seven Slide on AI Infrastructure Jitters as Amazon–OpenAI Talks and Fed Rate Outlook Take Center Stage

Big Tech Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Magnificent Seven Slide on AI Infrastructure Jitters as Amazon–OpenAI Talks and Fed Rate Outlook Take Center Stage

Big Tech stocks fell midday Wednesday, with Nvidia down 3.6% and Alphabet off 2.4%, after Oracle’s $10 billion Michigan data center project for OpenAI lost key funding. Amazon shares edged higher on reports of a potential $10 billion OpenAI investment. Semiconductor and AI-linked stocks led declines, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF down 3%.
17 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (US Market): Amazon–OpenAI Talks, Oracle’s Data-Center Shock, and the New Threat to Nvidia’s CUDA Edge (Dec. 17, 2025)

AI Stocks Today (US Market): Amazon–OpenAI Talks, Oracle’s Data-Center Shock, and the New Threat to Nvidia’s CUDA Edge (Dec. 17, 2025)

Amazon is in talks to invest about $10 billion in OpenAI, potentially valuing the company above $500 billion, according to sources. Early Wednesday trading saw major indexes only modestly higher, with volatility as investors weighed AI spending and financing risks. Oracle’s data-center funding issue raised caution, while the Nasdaq resumed a pullback amid renewed “AI bubble” concerns.
17 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) Today: $10B OpenAI Investment Talks, Trainium Chip Catalyst, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Amazon Stock (AMZN) Today: $10B OpenAI Investment Talks, Trainium Chip Catalyst, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Amazon is in talks to invest about $10 billion in OpenAI, according to multiple reports on Dec. 17. The potential deal could see OpenAI adopt Amazon’s Trainium AI chips and deepen its use of AWS. AMZN traded near $222.56 as of 14:19 UTC, up about 1.4% in early trading after the news. Microsoft’s existing stake and cloud exclusivity remain a factor in negotiations.
17 December 2025
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Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: Instagram Reels Hits Fire TV, Zuckerberg’s AI Pivot, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: Instagram Reels Hits Fire TV, Zuckerberg’s AI Pivot, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Meta shares rose 1.5% to around $657 Wednesday, valuing the company near $1.85 trillion, as investors reacted to Instagram Reels launching on Amazon Fire TV in the U.S. The move brings short-form video to television screens for the first time. Traders weighed the new product against concerns over Meta’s AI spending and ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
17 December 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): OpenAI–Amazon Talks, AI Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): OpenAI–Amazon Talks, AI Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Microsoft shares traded at $476.39 as of 14:23 UTC Wednesday, up 0.30%, after reports Amazon is in talks to invest $10 billion in OpenAI. Reuters says the deal could value OpenAI over $500 billion and reshape AI infrastructure competition. Microsoft holds a 27% stake in OpenAI and exclusive cloud rights. New partnerships and internal AI initiatives also drew investor focus.
17 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) News Today: Amazon–OpenAI Trainium Talks, China’s MetaX IPO Surge, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) News Today: Amazon–OpenAI Trainium Talks, China’s MetaX IPO Surge, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

NVIDIA shares rose 0.7% to $177.72 early Wednesday as investors reacted to reports of Amazon’s $10 billion talks with OpenAI, which could increase OpenAI’s use of Amazon’s Trainium AI chips over NVIDIA’s. The news comes amid growing competition from alternative chips and China’s expanding domestic AI hardware sector.
17 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) News Today: OpenAI $10 Billion Talks Lift Shares as Analysts Refocus on AWS, Trainium, and 2026 Outlook

Amazon Stock (AMZN) News Today: OpenAI $10 Billion Talks Lift Shares as Analysts Refocus on AWS, Trainium, and 2026 Outlook

Amazon is in talks to invest about $10 billion in OpenAI, potentially valuing the ChatGPT-maker at over $500 billion, Reuters reported Wednesday. Amazon shares rose 1.4% in premarket trading to $225.68 after the news. OpenAI recently agreed to buy $38 billion in cloud services from Amazon and may use Amazon’s Trainium chips, according to Reuters.
17 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Broadcom, Oracle and Big Tech React to AI “Bubble” Fears as Fresh U.S. Jobs Data Hits Markets (Dec. 16, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Broadcom, Oracle and Big Tech React to AI “Bubble” Fears as Fresh U.S. Jobs Data Hits Markets (Dec. 16, 2025)

Oracle rose 1.83% to $188.31 by midday Tuesday, leading gains among major AI stocks, while Nvidia was flat and Alphabet dropped 1.6%. U.S. indexes turned lower after a delayed November jobs report showed unemployment at 4.6%, the highest since July 2021, despite stronger job creation. Investors weighed skepticism over AI spending against shifting interest-rate expectations.
16 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Mixed After Jobs Data, With Tesla and Meta Outperforming (US Market, Dec. 16, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Mixed After Jobs Data, With Tesla and Meta Outperforming (US Market, Dec. 16, 2025)

Tesla and Meta rose while Alphabet led declines in early afternoon trading Tuesday, as investors weighed a U.S. jobs report showing 64,000 new payrolls and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Nvidia hovered near flat. The S&P 500 ETF was down 0.62%. Debate continued over the durability of AI infrastructure spending amid shifting expectations for 2026 rate cuts.
16 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) Today: Analyst Price Targets, AWS AI Catalysts, and Key News to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

Amazon Stock (AMZN) Today: Analyst Price Targets, AWS AI Catalysts, and Key News to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

Amazon shares traded near $222.80 on Dec. 16, after closing at $222.54 the previous day. BMO Capital Markets raised its Amazon price target to $304, citing potential gains from AI and cloud growth. Amazon announced a new Whole Foods partnership and a milestone in its satellite broadband rollout. Analyst consensus remains positive, with a 12-month average target of $295.43.
16 December 2025
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Night Sky Tonight (December 16, 2025): What to See After Dark — Meteors, Planets, an Interstellar Comet, and Aurora Updates

Night Sky Tonight (December 16, 2025): What to See After Dark — Meteors, Planets, an Interstellar Comet, and Aurora Updates

Comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar comet, is making its closest approach to Earth this week, passing about 270 million km away. United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket launched 27 Amazon broadband satellites from Cape Canaveral early Tuesday, marking ULA’s final launch of 2025. The Moon is a slim crescent tonight, offering dark skies for meteor and comet watching.
16 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) in Focus: Guggenheim’s Buy Call, AI Cloud Economics, and the Biggest Headlines to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

Amazon Stock (AMZN) in Focus: Guggenheim’s Buy Call, AI Cloud Economics, and the Biggest Headlines to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

Guggenheim initiated Amazon coverage with a Buy rating and $300 price target, citing momentum in cloud and AI infrastructure. Analysts point to Amazon’s lagging stock performance versus peers but note renewed focus on AWS and advertising growth. Data center power constraints and AI capex sustainability remain in focus as investor debate intensifies.
16 December 2025
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Amazon Stock After Hours: AMZN Ticks Up Post-Bell on Dec. 15, 2025 — What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Amazon Stock After Hours: AMZN Ticks Up Post-Bell on Dec. 15, 2025 — What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Amazon shares closed Monday at $222.54, down 1.61%, then rose 0.16% to $222.90 in after-hours trading. The stock moved within a $221.88–$227.93 range during the day. Investors are awaiting key U.S. economic data Tuesday that could affect interest rate expectations and valuations. A shareholder proposal calls for Amazon to review AI contracts tied to Israel’s military and U.S. agencies.
15 December 2025
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Amazon Stock Today (AMZN): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 15, 2025

Amazon Stock Today (AMZN): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 15, 2025

Amazon shares traded near $225 Monday, down 0.5%, after reaching an intraday high of $228. Analyst consensus remains bullish, with a 12-month average price target of $295.53. The stock is up about 6% for 2025, lagging some peers. Investors are watching AWS’s AI spending and a $38 billion OpenAI cloud deal amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
15 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Upstart Partners with Harborstone Credit Union to Expand Personal Lending
    March 26, 2026, 1:23 PM EDT. Upstart Holdings has teamed up with Harborstone Credit Union to offer personal loans through its AI-powered lending platform. Since February 2026, qualified applicants on Upstart.com receive tailored loan offers that transition smoothly to Harborstone's branded online application. The partnership builds on Harborstone's 2025 investment in Upstart-originated loans and reflects a strategy combining strong balance sheets with advanced digital lending technology. Upstart's marketplace includes over 100 lending partners and drives a substantial share of its revenues from top partners. Despite this growth, Upstart's shares have declined 4.2% recently amid broader industry drops. Meanwhile, leading financial stocks like Axos Financial and Orix Corp show positive earnings momentum, signaling sector resilience.
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