Today: 29 April 2026
Browse Category

NASDAQ:CFLT 8 December 2025 - 24 December 2025

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

IBM closed at $303.78 on Dec. 23, up 0.33%, then slipped 0.17% to $303.25 in after-hours trading. Confluent filed a preliminary proxy tied to IBM’s planned $31-per-share cash acquisition. The deal requires a Confluent shareholder vote, with 62% of voting power already pledged in support. Confluent could owe IBM a $453.6 million break fee if the merger is terminated under certain conditions.
24 December 2025
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

IBM closed at $300.98 ahead of the Dec. 22 open, after announcing an $11 billion all-cash deal to acquire Confluent at $31 per share. Confluent’s major shareholders, holding 62% of voting power, agreed to support the transaction. IBM shares traded near the midpoint of their 52-week range as investors weighed the acquisition and holiday-thinned volumes.
22 December 2025
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

IBM shares closed at $300.98 on Dec. 19 after a volatile week, down 2.5% over five sessions. The stock sits near key technical levels as investors weigh the $11 billion Confluent acquisition, announced at a 34% premium and set to close by mid-2026. No major company events are scheduled, but thin holiday liquidity could magnify price swings.
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)

IBM closed at $300.98 on Dec. 19, 2025, near the top of its 52-week range. The company announced an $11 billion deal to acquire Confluent, drawing scrutiny after S&P Global revised IBM’s outlook to negative over leverage concerns. The EU imposed new regulatory oversight, and analysts issued a downgrade on Dec. 20.
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

IBM shares fell about 1.9% to $302–$303 on Dec. 16, 2025, amid broad large-cap declines. Investors are focused on IBM’s planned $11 billion acquisition of Confluent, expected to close by mid-2026. The company’s market cap stood near $283 billion, with a P/E ratio of 36.06 and a dividend yield of 2.18%. Next earnings are scheduled for Jan. 28, 2026.
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

IBM agreed to buy Confluent for $11 billion, while Oracle shares plunged 14% after missing forecasts and raising AI-related spending plans. The Federal Reserve cut rates to 3.50%–3.75%, supporting tech valuations, but investors demanded clearer evidence of AI returns. Adobe beat expectations; ServiceNow was linked to a possible Armis deal.
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 shares traded near $30 on Wednesday, just below IBM’s $31 per-share cash offer announced December 8. The stock is up 26% in the past week after IBM agreed to acquire the company for about $11 billion. Major shareholders representing 62% of voting power back the deal. Closing is expected by mid-2026, pending approvals.
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

IBM will acquire Confluent for $31 per share in cash, valuing the deal at about $11 billion. Confluent stock surged after the announcement and closed at $29.90 on December 9, about 3.5% below the offer price. Trading volume spiked to over 55 million shares. Analysts downgraded the stock and a shareholder-rights investigation was launched.
IBM Stock Today: $11 Billion Confluent Deal, Fresh Price Targets and Valuation Jitters in December 2025

IBM Stock Today: $11 Billion Confluent Deal, Fresh Price Targets and Valuation Jitters in December 2025

IBM said Tuesday it will acquire Confluent for $11 billion, its largest deal since Red Hat. IBM shares traded near $311, up 41% year-to-date and about 5% below their 52-week high. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.68 per share in October. The Confluent deal is expected to close by mid-2026, pending regulatory approval.
Confluent (CFLT) Stock Surges on IBM’s $11 Billion Takeover – What the $31 Cash Offer Means for Investors on December 9, 2025

Confluent (CFLT) Stock Surges on IBM’s $11 Billion Takeover – What the $31 Cash Offer Means for Investors on December 9, 2025

IBM will acquire Confluent for $31 per share in cash, valuing the deal at about $11 billion, a 34–35% premium to pre-deal prices. Confluent stock is trading near $29.87, with a 3–4% spread to the offer. Several banks downgraded Confluent to Hold/Neutral after the announcement. Shareholder law firms have launched investigations into whether the $31 offer is adequate.
Biggest Stock Gainers Today in the US (Dec. 9, 2025): Wave Life Sciences, Structure Therapeutics, Confluent and More

Biggest Stock Gainers Today in the US (Dec. 9, 2025): Wave Life Sciences, Structure Therapeutics, Confluent and More

Wave Life Sciences shares jumped about 147% Monday after positive data on its experimental RNA obesity drug, leading US stock gainers. The Dow fell 0.45%, S&P 500 lost 0.35%, and Nasdaq slipped 0.14% as investors awaited Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision. Nvidia rose after the US allowed exports of its H200 AI chips to China with a 25% fee.
Most Active Stocks Today (December 9, 2025): Nvidia, Tesla, Wave Life Sciences and Confluent Lead a Fed-Focused Wall Street

Most Active Stocks Today (December 9, 2025): Nvidia, Tesla, Wave Life Sciences and Confluent Lead a Fed-Focused Wall Street

Nvidia and AI chip stocks led US trading volumes Monday after the Biden administration cleared Nvidia’s H200 chips for export to China, with the government taking a 25% revenue cut. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all closed just below record highs. Investors await the Fed’s final 2025 policy decision, with markets expecting a third rate cut this year. Treasury yields and the dollar held steady.
Confluent (CFLT) Soars on IBM’s $11 Billion Takeover: Deal Terms, Stock Outlook and Analyst Forecasts After December 8, 2025 Rally

Confluent (CFLT) Soars on IBM’s $11 Billion Takeover: Deal Terms, Stock Outlook and Analyst Forecasts After December 8, 2025 Rally

IBM will acquire Confluent for $31 per share in cash, valuing the company at about $11 billion. Confluent stock jumped nearly 29% on December 8, trading close to the buyout price after the deal was announced. Both boards approved the agreement, with major shareholders backing the transaction. Closing is expected by mid-2026, pending shareholder and regulatory approval.
Most Active Stocks Today: Nvidia, Tesla, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery and SoFi Lead US Market Action (Dec. 8, 2025)

Most Active Stocks Today: Nvidia, Tesla, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery and SoFi Lead US Market Action (Dec. 8, 2025)

Nvidia, Tesla, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, SoFi, IBM, and Confluent led US trading volume as Wall Street watched for the Fed’s final 2025 policy decision. Nvidia traded over 140 million shares, while Warner Bros. Discovery surged on a takeover bid. Netflix moved on a potential $108 billion media deal. SoFi fell after announcing a $1.5 billion share sale.
Biggest Stock Gainers Today: Biotech Breakouts and IBM–Confluent Deal Lead U.S. Market Movers (December 8, 2025)

Biggest Stock Gainers Today: Biotech Breakouts and IBM–Confluent Deal Lead U.S. Market Movers (December 8, 2025)

U.S. stocks were little changed Monday ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting, with the S&P 500 and Dow down 0.03% and the Nasdaq 100 up 0.07%. Small-cap stocks surged, led by biotech firms on clinical trial results and M&A news. Cemtrex soared 134%, Structure Therapeutics 97%, and Wave Life Sciences 92%. The Russell 2000 rose 0.55% intraday.
IBM to Acquire Confluent for $11 Billion in All‑Cash Deal to Power Enterprise AI Data Streaming

IBM to Acquire Confluent for $11 Billion in All‑Cash Deal to Power Enterprise AI Data Streaming

IBM will acquire Confluent in an all-cash deal valued at $11 billion, paying $31 per share. Both boards approved the transaction, with Confluent shareholders holding 62% of voting power backing the deal. Shares of Confluent jumped up to 30% in pre-market trading, while IBM stock slipped about 2%. The companies expect to close the deal by mid-2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approval.
IBM Stock After the $11 Billion Confluent Deal: Price, Forecasts and AI Strategy in December 2025

IBM Stock After the $11 Billion Confluent Deal: Price, Forecasts and AI Strategy in December 2025

IBM said December 8 it will acquire Confluent Inc. for $11 billion in cash, or $31 per share. IBM shares traded flat to slightly lower near $308 following the announcement, while Confluent jumped over 20%. The deal is expected to close by mid-2026. IBM’s market cap stands near $290 billion, with shares up more than 40% year-to-date.
Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Wall Street Edges Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms and Broadcom, Confluent, Carvana Lead Premarket Moves

Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Wall Street Edges Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms and Broadcom, Confluent, Carvana Lead Premarket Moves

U.S. stock index futures edged higher early Monday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s expected third consecutive rate cut, with CME data showing an 87–88% probability of a quarter-point move. President Donald Trump’s warning over Netflix’s $72 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery raised new regulatory concerns. Warner Bros Discovery shares jumped over 6% Friday after the deal was announced, while Netflix slipped.

Stock Market Today

  • Boeing Earnings Boosted by Unusual Items, Investors Should Be Cautious
    April 29, 2026, 6:53 AM EDT. The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) reported strong earnings, lifting its share price. However, analysts warn that the profit boost includes US$9.6 billion in unusual items, one-time gains that rarely recur and may overstate true earnings power. Despite the positive statutory profit following prior losses, Boeing's underlying profitability could be weaker. Investors should note the presence of three warning signs related to the stock. While Boeing showed a profit in the past twelve months, careful consideration of margins, growth forecasts, and risks is essential before investment. The article advises caution and further analysis beyond headline earnings figures.

Latest article

South Africa Stock Market Today: JSE Slips as Rand Wobbles Before Fed Decision

South Africa Stock Market Today: JSE Slips as Rand Wobbles Before Fed Decision

29 April 2026
The JSE All Share fell 0.28% and the Top 40 dropped 0.36% by late morning Wednesday as investors reduced risk ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve decision. The rand weakened to 16.5550 per dollar, pressured by high oil prices and global uncertainty. Richemont, Gold Fields, and AngloGold Ashanti declined, while banks gained modestly. Canal+ confirmed plans to list in Johannesburg on June 3.
Ireland Stock Market Today: ISEQ Climbs as Glanbia Surge Offsets Ryanair Warning

Ireland Stock Market Today: ISEQ Climbs as Glanbia Surge Offsets Ryanair Warning

29 April 2026
Glanbia shares jumped 10.84% in Dublin on Wednesday after reporting a 7.2% rise in first-quarter like-for-like revenue, lifting the ISEQ All Share 0.59% to 12,358.83. The ISEQ 20 Capped gained 1.16%, while Ryanair fell 1.04% after CEO Michael O’Leary warned fares may stay flat due to Middle East conflict. The broader STOXX 600 slipped 0.3% as European markets lagged.
Go toTop