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Alphabet stock today: GOOGL slips in premarket even after a $385 price-target hike

Alphabet stock today: GOOGL slips in premarket even after a $385 price-target hike

Alphabet Class A shares fell 0.3% to $313 in early U.S. premarket trading Friday, valuing the company at $2.94 trillion. Citizens raised its price target to $385, citing gains from AI-powered search features. Analysts expect Alphabet’s earnings growth to slow in 2026 as capital spending rises nearly 29% to $114 billion. Investors await U.S. economic data later Friday and next week’s jobs report for signals on Fed policy.
2 January 2026
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Cloud computing stocks today: Microsoft, Oracle slip as Wall Street shuts for New Year’s Day

Cloud computing stocks today: Microsoft, Oracle slip as Wall Street shuts for New Year’s Day

U.S. stock markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and reopen Friday. Cloud-focused ETFs SKYY and WCLD last traded about 1% lower, with Microsoft down 0.8% and Oracle off 1.2%. The S&P 500 ended 2025 up 16.39% and the Nasdaq up 20.36%, despite a late pullback in tech shares. Key economic data and the Fed’s first 2026 meeting are scheduled for January.
1 January 2026
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Google stock caps best year since 2009 as AI bets carry Alphabet into 2026

Google stock caps best year since 2009 as AI bets carry Alphabet into 2026

Alphabet ended 2025 up 66%, its strongest annual gain since 2009, driven by investor enthusiasm for new AI-powered search features. Citizens JMP raised its price target on Alphabet to $385. U.S. stocks posted double-digit gains for the year, led by AI-linked tech names. Novavax shares fell 1.47% Tuesday, closing at $6.72, about 42% below their 52-week high.
1 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Nvidia, Meta dip after hours as China H200 chip rush and dealmaking hit the tape

AI stocks today: Nvidia, Meta dip after hours as China H200 chip rush and dealmaking hit the tape

Nvidia has asked TSMC to increase H200 GPU production after Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, far exceeding current stock, sources told Reuters. U.S. stocks closed lower Wednesday, with Nvidia down 0.5% after hours. Beijing has not cleared the imports; H200 exports to China face a 25% U.S. fee. TSMC shares rose 1.4%.
31 December 2025
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AI stocks slide today as Nvidia drops after Intel confirms $5 billion stake sale

AI stocks slide today as Nvidia drops after Intel confirms $5 billion stake sale

Nvidia fell 1.7% after Intel completed a $5 billion private share sale to the chip designer, issuing over 214 million shares at $23.28 each. Broadcom, Palantir, AMD, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta also declined in thin year-end trading. Intel rose 0.25%. Investors await Federal Reserve minutes and jobless claims later this week.
29 December 2025
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AI stocks today: Nvidia slips after Intel stake filing as chip rally pauses

AI stocks today: Nvidia slips after Intel stake filing as chip rally pauses

Nvidia fell nearly 2% after Intel disclosed Nvidia completed a $5 billion purchase of Intel shares in a private placement. Intel rose about 0.7%. Semiconductor and Nasdaq-100 ETFs edged lower in thin holiday trading. U.S. markets will close Thursday for New Year’s Day, with traders watching Fed minutes and jobless claims later this week.
29 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft and the “Magnificent Seven” Face a Year-End Reality Check as Wall Street Nears S&P 500’s 7,000 Milestone

Big Tech Stocks Today: Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft and the “Magnificent Seven” Face a Year-End Reality Check as Wall Street Nears S&P 500’s 7,000 Milestone

The S&P 500 closed about 1% below 7,000 after eight straight monthly gains, its longest streak since 2017–2018. Big Tech now accounts for roughly 35% of the index, but recent gains have broadened to other sectors as technology shares fell over 3% since November. Investors await Fed minutes Tuesday for clues on future rate cuts after the central bank lowered rates by 75 basis points in late 2025.
28 December 2025
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Communication Services Stocks: Meta, Alphabet, Netflix and XLC in Focus as Wall Street Heads Into the Final 2025 Sessions

Communication Services Stocks: Meta, Alphabet, Netflix and XLC in Focus as Wall Street Heads Into the Final 2025 Sessions

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law requiring warning labels on social media platforms with features like infinite scroll and autoplay, citing youth mental health concerns. Communication Services stocks ended Friday lower, with Netflix up 0.89%, Meta down 0.64%, and Alphabet off 0.18%. The S&P 500 sector remains among the year’s top performers.
27 December 2025
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AI Bubble Fears Meet Record Highs: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Big Tech’s AI Spending Surge Dominates December 26, 2025

AI Bubble Fears Meet Record Highs: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Big Tech’s AI Spending Surge Dominates December 26, 2025

The S&P 500 closed out 2025 near a record, less than 1% from 7,000, after an eighth straight monthly gain. Technology stocks cooled since November, but gains in financials, transports, healthcare, and small caps offset the dip. The Fed cut rates by 75 basis points in 2025, bringing its benchmark to 3.50%–3.75%. Gold and silver hit new highs, with silver topping $75 per ounce for the first time.
26 December 2025
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Cloud Computing Stocks Outlook 2026: The Biggest Winners, Risks, and Fresh Analyst Calls as AI Supercharges the Cloud (Dec. 25, 2025)

Cloud Computing Stocks Outlook 2026: The Biggest Winners, Risks, and Fresh Analyst Calls as AI Supercharges the Cloud (Dec. 25, 2025)

Global cloud infrastructure spending reached $102.6 billion in Q3 2025, up 25% from a year earlier, with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud taking 66% of the market. Tech firms issued $428.3 billion in bonds in 2025 to fund AI and cloud expansion, while credit markets show rising caution. AWS posted 20% revenue growth, Azure 40%, and Google Cloud 36% for the quarter.
25 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks on December 25, 2025: Magnificent Seven News, AI Forecasts, and What Wall Street Is Watching for 2026

Big Tech Stocks on December 25, 2025: Magnificent Seven News, AI Forecasts, and What Wall Street Is Watching for 2026

Nvidia will license Groq technology and hire Groq executives to boost its AI inference capabilities, Reuters reports. Apple saw foreign-branded phone shipments in China jump 128% year-on-year in November. Alphabet is acquiring a power infrastructure firm to support AI growth. European regulators are intensifying scrutiny of Big Tech amid rising transatlantic tensions.
25 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Big Tech AI Spending Forecasts, and the Catalysts Investors Are Watching

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Big Tech AI Spending Forecasts, and the Catalysts Investors Are Watching

U.S. stock markets are closed for Christmas, after the Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs in a shortened Dec. 24 session, lifted by AI-linked shares. Nvidia announced a technology licensing deal with AI chip start-up Groq, hiring key Groq executives while the company continues independently. Investors are watching rising 2026 AI infrastructure forecasts and regulatory tensions.
25 December 2025
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First Solar Stock (FSLR) Swings After Alphabet-Intersect Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 24, 2025

First Solar Stock (FSLR) Swings After Alphabet-Intersect Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 24, 2025

First Solar shares hit an intraday high near $285.99 on Dec. 22, then dropped 5.3% to $269.39 on Dec. 23 amid volatile trading. The move followed Alphabet’s $4.75 billion deal to acquire Intersect, a company tied to First Solar through a 2.4 GW module supply agreement. Thin holiday trading volumes contributed to sharp price swings.
24 December 2025
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Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) in Focus on Dec. 24, 2025: New Institutional Filings Land as Google’s $4.75B Intersect Deal Targets the AI Data Center Power Crunch

Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) in Focus on Dec. 24, 2025: New Institutional Filings Land as Google’s $4.75B Intersect Deal Targets the AI Data Center Power Crunch

Alphabet agreed to acquire Intersect, an energy and data center infrastructure firm, aiming to boost power and capacity for AI operations. December 24 SEC filings show mixed Q3 moves: Clarius Group and CHICAGO TRUST Co NA trimmed Alphabet stakes, while Charles Schwab Trust Co more than doubled its position. The Intersect deal highlights rising energy needs in AI expansion.
24 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 5:03): Nvidia’s China Catalyst, Data‑Center Power Strain, and Why the AI Trade Keeps Evolving

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 5:03): Nvidia’s China Catalyst, Data‑Center Power Strain, and Why the AI Trade Keeps Evolving

Nvidia plans to ship H200 AI chips to China before mid-February, pending U.S. government approval, Reuters reported. President Trump said the U.S. will allow H200 sales to China with a 25% fee, reversing previous policy. AI stocks rose, with Nvidia up 3% and Amazon, Alphabet, and Broadcom each gaining at least 1% as the S&P 500 hit a record close.
23 December 2025
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First Solar Stock News Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Why FSLR Pulled Back After Fresh Highs, and What Analysts Forecast Next

First Solar Stock News Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Why FSLR Pulled Back After Fresh Highs, and What Analysts Forecast Next

First Solar shares fell 6.2% to $266.96 on Dec. 23, 2025, after hitting new 52-week highs above $280 the previous session. Monday’s surge followed news that Alphabet will acquire Intersect, a major First Solar customer, in a $4.75 billion deal. Tuesday’s drop was attributed to profit-taking and valuation concerns after the rally.
23 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Nvidia’s China Chip Path, Alphabet’s Power Play, and the New 2026 AI Trade Playbook

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 23, 2025): Nvidia’s China Chip Path, Alphabet’s Power Play, and the New 2026 AI Trade Playbook

Nvidia shares rose after news it will resume H200 AI chip shipments to China under a new U.S. policy allowing sales with a 25% fee, Reuters reported. The S&P 500 neared record highs as investors bet on 2026 rate cuts and strong third-quarter GDP. Alphabet, Amazon, and Broadcom also gained more than 1%. Nvidia aims to ship H200 chips to China before mid-February, fulfilling initial orders from existing stock.
23 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet and China’s AI Surge Reshape the 2026 Playbook (Dec. 23, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet and China’s AI Surge Reshape the 2026 Playbook (Dec. 23, 2025)

Nvidia is set to resume H200 AI chip shipments to China by mid-February 2026 after U.S. policy shifts, while AMD’s China-compliant accelerators draw interest from Chinese cloud firms. Alphabet agreed to buy data-center developer Intersect for $4.75 billion. ByteDance plans about $23 billion in AI infrastructure spending next year. Investors are rotating attention to Chinese AI stocks amid concerns over high U.S. valuations.
23 December 2025
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First Solar Stock (FSLR) Hits New 52-Week High After Alphabet’s Intersect Power Deal — Latest News, Forecasts, and What Analysts See Next (Dec. 23, 2025)

First Solar Stock (FSLR) Hits New 52-Week High After Alphabet’s Intersect Power Deal — Latest News, Forecasts, and What Analysts See Next (Dec. 23, 2025)

First Solar shares hit a 52-week high of $285.99 on December 22, closing at $284.59 after Alphabet agreed to acquire Intersect Power for $4.75 billion. Intersect has committed to buy 7.3 GW of First Solar modules through 2029. The stock was indicated higher in early Tuesday trading. No new earnings or contract announcements from First Solar drove the move.
23 December 2025
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The Nifty 50 rose 0.27% Friday to 23,719.3 and the Sensex gained 0.31% to 75,415.35, but both indexes remain down sharply since the Iran war began. The rupee hit record lows, prompting Reserve Bank intervention, and foreign investors have sold $23 billion in Indian shares this year. Markets will close Thursday for Bakri Id, leaving four trading sessions in the week.
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24 May 2026
The ASX 200 closed up 0.41% at 8,657 on Friday, gaining 0.3% for the week after volatile trading. Investors await April inflation data due Wednesday, seen as key for Reserve Bank of Australia rate expectations after weak April jobs figures cooled rate-hike bets. The Australian dollar traded at 71.36 U.S. cents late Friday. Miners and energy stocks led gains, while consumer and telecom shares fell.
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