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NASDAQ:CFLT News 10 December 2025 - 3 January 2026

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

New York, Jan 2, 2026, 20:47 ET — Market closed Confluent, Inc. (CFLT) shares closed down 0.4% at $30.11 on Friday, ending the first trading day of 2026 just under IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer. IBM has said the all-cash acquisition values Confluent at an enterprise value of $11 billion, is expected to close by mid-2026, and has support agreements from investors controlling about 62% of Confluent’s voting power. Yahoo Finance The stock’s small discount to the offer price is the metric merger-arbitrage traders watch. Merger arbitrage is a strategy of buying a takeover target to capture the gap to the
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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IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM) Today: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum, Quantum Roadmap, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 16, 2025

IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM) Today: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum, Quantum Roadmap, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 16, 2025

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) is back in focus on December 16, 2025 (16.12.2025) as investors weigh a near-term pullback in the shares against a busy pipeline of AI-driven initiatives—most notably IBM’s planned $11 billion acquisition of Confluent and a broader push to position IBM as the enterprise “stack” for hybrid cloud + data + AI agents. IBM Newsroom While the day’s trading action is modestly negative, the underlying debate is bigger: Is IBM’s transformation into a software- and platform-led AI infrastructure company durable enough to justify its premium—and can the company execute another large integration without diluting returns?
16 December 2025
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Software & SaaS US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025): Oracle’s AI Capex Shock, Adobe’s AI Lift, and Deal-Making Signals Investors Are Watching

Software & SaaS US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025): Oracle’s AI Capex Shock, Adobe’s AI Lift, and Deal-Making Signals Investors Are Watching

Updated: Sunday, December 14, 2025 Software and SaaS stocks head into the new week with a familiar tailwind—lower interest rates—but a newly sharpened investor filter: prove the AI spend pays back, and prove it soon. The past seven days (Dec. 8–14) delivered a concentrated mix of catalysts for US-listed software names: a major M&A splash (IBM’s $11 billion agreement to buy Confluent), a mega-cap guidance jolt (Oracle), a beat-and-raise from a marquee creator platform (Adobe), and a late-week fresh deal rumor that could reshape cybersecurity workflows (ServiceNow reportedly nearing a deal for Armis). Reuters At the same time, the Federal
14 December 2025
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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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Confluent (CFLT) After Hours: IBM’s $11 Billion Buyout, Wall Street Downgrades and What to Watch Before the Opening Bell on December 10, 2025

Confluent (CFLT) After Hours: IBM’s $11 Billion Buyout, Wall Street Downgrades and What to Watch Before the Opening Bell on December 10, 2025

Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFLT) has turned from a high‑beta growth stock into a classic merger‑arbitrage story almost overnight. After Monday’s news that IBM will acquire Confluent for $31 per share in cash in an ~$11 billion deal, the stock has exploded higher and then settled into a tight band just below the offer price. Reuters+1 By late trading after the bell on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Confluent shares were hovering around $29.90, virtually flat on the day and sitting roughly $1.10 below the $31 cash offer – a discount of about 3.5% that now reflects the market’s view of the
10 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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