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NASDAQ:CFLT News 19 December 2025 - 7 February 2026

Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent shares closed at $30.57 Friday, 43 cents below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, ahead of key events next week. The company will report earnings Feb. 11 without a call or outlook, and shareholders vote on the merger Feb. 12. Confluent disclosed 17 demand letters and two lawsuits over proxy disclosures but denies wrongdoing. The IBM deal values Confluent at $11 billion.
7 February 2026
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Confluent stock stays pinned below IBM’s $31 bid as vote nears and SEC filing flags lawsuits

Confluent stock stays pinned below IBM’s $31 bid as vote nears and SEC filing flags lawsuits

Confluent shares traded near $30.36 premarket Friday, just below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, after the company filed new merger disclosures with the SEC in response to shareholder demand letters and lawsuits. Confluent will report earnings Feb. 11 but will not hold a call or forecast while the IBM deal remains pending. The shareholder vote is set for Feb. 12.
6 February 2026
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Confluent stock (CFLT) sits under IBM’s $31 bid after fresh merger filing flags shareholder lawsuits

Confluent stock (CFLT) sits under IBM’s $31 bid after fresh merger filing flags shareholder lawsuits

Confluent shares traded at $30.36 after hours Thursday, just below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer. The company filed additional merger disclosures following 17 shareholder demand letters and two lawsuits alleging proxy omissions. A shareholder vote on the IBM acquisition is set for Feb. 12. The stock’s narrow spread reflects market focus on deal completion risk.
6 February 2026
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Confluent stock holds near $31 IBM bid as new SEC filing details shareholder suits, Feb. 12 vote

Confluent stock holds near $31 IBM bid as new SEC filing details shareholder suits, Feb. 12 vote

Confluent shares edged up 0.1% to $30.37 Thursday after the company disclosed new details on shareholder litigation tied to its pending $11 billion IBM acquisition. The stock traded about 2% below IBM’s $31-per-share offer as investors watched for the Feb. 12 shareholder vote and Confluent’s earnings report on Feb. 11.
5 February 2026
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IBM stock slides again as AI disruption fears grip software; Confluent vote nears

IBM stock slides again as AI disruption fears grip software; Confluent vote nears

IBM shares fell 1.8% to $289.05 Wednesday, extending an 8% slide since Monday amid a global software selloff tied to AI disruption fears. Confluent, which IBM plans to acquire, disclosed lawsuits and shareholder demands over its merger proxy, but said it will issue supplemental disclosures. IBM declared a $1.68 per share dividend, payable March 10. Confluent shareholders will vote on the deal February 12.
5 February 2026
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Confluent stock price today: CFLT stays just under IBM’s $31 offer as February deadlines near

Confluent stock price today: CFLT stays just under IBM’s $31 offer as February deadlines near

Confluent shares traded at $30.42 Wednesday, about 2% below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, as investors await a February 12 shareholder vote on the $11 billion deal. The U.S. antitrust waiting period expired January 12, but the merger still needs shareholder and further regulatory approval. Confluent will report earnings February 11 without a call or outlook. Trading volume surged to 53 million shares ahead of key dates.
4 February 2026
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Confluent stock hovers below IBM’s $31 bid as key vote, results near

Confluent stock hovers below IBM’s $31 bid as key vote, results near

Confluent shares closed at $30.34 on Wednesday, about 2% below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, as software stocks fell and IBM dropped 4%. Heavy trading volume followed ahead of Confluent’s earnings report on Feb. 11 and a shareholder vote on Feb. 12. The spread to IBM’s bid now signals deal risk and timing. U.S. antitrust review ended Jan. 12, but other approvals remain pending.
4 February 2026
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Confluent (CFLT) stock slips to $30 as IBM’s $31 deal caps upside — what investors watch next

Confluent (CFLT) stock slips to $30 as IBM’s $31 deal caps upside — what investors watch next

Confluent shares closed at $30.11, 0.4% lower and just below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer. IBM expects to complete the $11 billion acquisition by mid-2026, with support from holders of about 62% of Confluent’s voting power. Investors are watching U.S. jobs data on Jan. 9 and CPI on Jan. 13 for signals that could affect deal spreads.
3 January 2026
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IBM Stock Update: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum, and What Investors Should Watch When Markets Reopen

IBM Stock Update: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum, and What Investors Should Watch When Markets Reopen

As of 12:36 a.m. ET in New York on Saturday, December 27, 2025, U.S. stock exchanges are closed for the weekend. IBM shares last traded around $305.09 (NYSE: IBM), up about 0.18% versus the prior close—small movement, but notable given how tightly the broader market hugged its highs heading into year-end. Friday’s session (Dec. 26) was classic post-holiday “low-drama” tape: the Dow slipped 0.04%, the S&P 500 dipped 0.03%, and the Nasdaq fell 0.09%, with thin volume and investors still eyeing the seasonal “Santa Claus rally” window that runs into early January. Investing.com+1 So what does that backdrop mean for
27 December 2025
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IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM) After the Close: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM) After the Close: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

As of 9:19 p.m. ET in New York on Friday, December 26, 2025, U.S. stock markets have finished a quiet, post-Christmas session—and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is heading into the final trading days of the year with investors focused on one dominant theme: whether IBM’s hybrid cloud + AI strategy can keep delivering growth that justifies a premium valuation. Reuters IBM shares ended Friday around $305, slightly higher on the day in thin trading, while the broader market drifted modestly lower. Investing.com+1 Below is what’s driving IBM stock right now, what Wall Street is forecasting, and what investors may
27 December 2025
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IBM Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Confluent Deal Filing, Late Trading Moves, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 24

IBM Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Confluent Deal Filing, Late Trading Moves, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 24

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) ended Tuesday’s regular session (December 23, 2025) modestly higher and then traded slightly softer in after-hours action—exactly the kind of muted price behavior investors often see in the final stretch before Christmas, when liquidity thins and headlines can move stocks more than usual. Below is a detailed look at IBM stock after the bell on Dec. 23, 2025, the most important IBM-specific update filed today, and the key items to keep on your radar before the U.S. stock market opens on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. IBM stock after the bell: how shares traded Tuesday
24 December 2025
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IBM Stock Preview for Dec. 22, 2025: Confluent Deal, Analyst Targets, Dividend Outlook, and Key Catalysts Before the Opening Bell

IBM Stock Preview for Dec. 22, 2025: Confluent Deal, Analyst Targets, Dividend Outlook, and Key Catalysts Before the Opening Bell

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) heads into the Dec. 22 U.S. market open with investors balancing a blockbuster acquisition headline, ongoing AI-and-hybrid-cloud momentum, and the realities of holiday-thinned trading. IBM finished the latest session at $300.98 with modest gains on the day and volume around 11.0 million shares, leaving the stock near a psychologically important $300 level as the week begins. Below is what matters most for IBM stock before the opening bell on Dec. 22, 2025—including the biggest headlines, what Wall Street forecasts imply from here, and the events that could shape the next move. IBM stock price
22 December 2025
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IBM Stock Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Confluent Deal Fallout, Holiday Trading Risks, and What Could Move International Business Machines

IBM Stock Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Confluent Deal Fallout, Holiday Trading Risks, and What Could Move International Business Machines

Dec. 21, 2025 — International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) heads into a holiday-shortened week with investors balancing two competing narratives: a multi-month rerating driven by hybrid cloud and AI optimism, and a more cautious near-term setup defined by thin liquidity, macro headlines, and ongoing scrutiny of valuation. IBM shares last closed at $300.98 (Dec. 19), after swinging through a volatile mid-December range that took the stock from above $311 down toward the mid-$295s before stabilizing near the psychologically important $300 mark. StockAnalysis Below is what matters for IBM stock in the coming week (Dec. 22–26), including the latest deal
21 December 2025
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IBM Stock News and Forecast for 2026: IBM Shares Hold Near $301 as Confluent Deal, Credit Outlook, and Analyst Calls Collide (Dec. 20, 2025)

IBM Stock News and Forecast for 2026: IBM Shares Hold Near $301 as Confluent Deal, Credit Outlook, and Analyst Calls Collide (Dec. 20, 2025)

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) enters the final stretch of 2025 with its stock consolidating near the $300 level—an area that has become a focal point for both bulls betting on IBM’s “AI + hybrid cloud” strategy and skeptics warning that the company’s acquisition push could strain the balance sheet. IBM stock last closed at $300.98 on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, up about 0.18% on the day. With U.S. markets closed on Saturday, Dec. 20, that close is the latest reference point for investors tracking the name into year-end. StockAnalysis What’s driving the debate right now is a tight
20 December 2025
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IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM) Today: Key News, Confluent Deal Impact, and Analyst Forecasts for December 19, 2025

IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM) Today: Key News, Confluent Deal Impact, and Analyst Forecasts for December 19, 2025

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) stock is ending 2025 in the spotlight again—trading near recent highs after a powerful year, while investors weigh the company’s latest headline moves in AI, data infrastructure, and workforce development. As of December 19, 2025 (latest update timestamp 17:03 UTC), IBM stock is at $302.48, up $2.03 (+0.68%) on the day, after trading between $299.86 and $303.99 with about 1.83 million shares traded. The bigger picture: IBM is pushing hard to position itself as an “enterprise AI + hybrid cloud” winner—using a blend of product expansion, partnerships, and M&A. December’s news cycle added two fresh
19 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

7 February 2026
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.7% to 8,048.6 on Friday, with Nvidia up 7.87% and AMD rising 8.28%. The surge followed new forecasts showing global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026. Amazon expects a 50% increase in capital spending this year, fueling demand for chips. The Dow Jones crossed 50,000, helped by gains in chipmakers.
Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
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