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Oracle (ORCL) stock: What to know before Monday as the dividend date nears

Oracle (ORCL) stock: What to know before Monday as the dividend date nears

Oracle shares closed Friday up 0.4% at $195.71 ahead of a $0.50 dividend, with a January 9 record and ex-dividend date. The stock traded between $194.21 and $198.59, staying near $196 as investors weigh cloud spending and cash flow. Oracle’s RPO rose to $523 billion last quarter, boosted by deals with Meta and Nvidia. Broader market moves and Fed rate signals remain in focus for tech stocks.
Oracle stock today: ORCL edges higher to start 2026 as AI spending stays in focus

Oracle stock today: ORCL edges higher to start 2026 as AI spending stays in focus

Oracle shares closed up 0.4% at $195.71 on Friday, outperforming several software peers as the S&P 500 and Dow posted modest gains. The company’s stock remains about 43% below its 52-week high. Investors continue to weigh strong AI-driven cloud demand against Oracle’s heavy spending on new data centers. The next $0.50 dividend is payable Jan. 23 to shareholders of record as of Jan. 9.
Amazon stock slips today in premarket as Brookfield cloud push keeps AI spending under scrutiny

Amazon stock slips today in premarket as Brookfield cloud push keeps AI spending under scrutiny

Amazon shares fell 0.7% to $230.82 in premarket trading Friday, as megacap tech stocks started 2026 lower. The move followed news that Brookfield is launching Radiant, a cloud business leasing chips to AI developers, intensifying competition in cloud infrastructure. Investors are watching for Amazon’s next earnings and AWS demand signals. Broader market sentiment was muted, with Nasdaq and S&P 500 ETFs also down before the open.
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.
Oracle (ORCL) stock ends 2025 lower as New Year holiday shuts U.S. markets — what’s next

Oracle (ORCL) stock ends 2025 lower as New Year holiday shuts U.S. markets — what’s next

Oracle shares fell 1.17% to $194.91 as U.S. markets closed the year, with thin trading ahead of the New Year’s holiday. Investors remain focused on Oracle’s $50 billion-plus data center spending tied to AI cloud demand and the pace of converting cloud backlog into revenue. Talks for an equity deal on the Michigan data center project continue without Blue Owl Capital. Next earnings update is due in mid-March.
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AI stocks today: Meta rises on Manus buy as Nvidia slips and Fed minutes keep rates in focus

AI stocks today: Meta rises on Manus buy as Nvidia slips and Fed minutes keep rates in focus

Meta rose 1.1% after announcing a $2–$3 billion deal to acquire AI startup Manus, with plans to integrate its technology into Meta AI products. The S&P 500 fell 0.14%, Nasdaq slipped 0.23%, and the Dow lost 0.20% in thin, year-end trading. Nvidia dipped 0.3%. Fed minutes showed policymakers split on the December rate cut, keeping focus on upcoming economic data.
Oracle stock slips after insider sale filing as OpenAI-linked spending stays in focus

Oracle stock slips after insider sale filing as OpenAI-linked spending stays in focus

Oracle shares fell 0.4% to $197.27 in early Monday trading after officer Mark Hura filed to sell up to 15,000 shares valued at about $2.95 million. Investors remain cautious over Oracle’s rising AI-related spending and its impact on margins. The stock is down over 30% in three months. Traders await U.S. home sales data and Fed minutes for further market direction.
Microsoft stock drifts lower before the bell as Fed minutes loom in holiday-thin week

Microsoft stock drifts lower before the bell as Fed minutes loom in holiday-thin week

Microsoft shares slipped 0.2% to $486.69 in premarket trading Monday, following a $487.71 close. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.40% and S&P 500 futures dropped 0.22% ahead of the final trading week of 2025. Nvidia, Oracle, and Tesla also traded lower early. No major Microsoft-specific news was reported before the bell.
Warner Bros Discovery stock stuck between Netflix deal value and Paramount’s $30 bid as Jan. 21 deadline nears

Warner Bros Discovery stock stuck between Netflix deal value and Paramount’s $30 bid as Jan. 21 deadline nears

Warner Bros. Discovery shares closed down 1.4% at $28.80, between Netflix’s $27.75-per-share deal value and Paramount’s $30 cash bid. Paramount extended its amended $30 tender offer to Jan. 21, 2026, and said Larry Ellison would guarantee $40.4 billion of financing. WBD’s board is reviewing the new offer but has not changed its support for the Netflix deal.
Oracle stock holds near $200 as year-end Fed minutes loom and AI spending worries linger

Oracle stock holds near $200 as year-end Fed minutes loom and AI spending worries linger

Oracle shares closed up 0.25% at $197.99 Friday, then slipped to $196.90 after hours. The company forecast third-quarter revenue growth of 16% to 18% and adjusted profit of $1.64 to $1.68 per share, both below analyst estimates. Oracle plans to raise fiscal 2026 capital spending by $15 billion to expand AI cloud capacity. Remaining performance obligations rose 15% to $523 billion but missed some forecasts.
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.
Netflix Stock (NFLX) After Hours: Shares Hold Near $93 on Dec. 23, 2025 as the Warner Bros. Deal Fight Intensifies — What to Know Before the Dec. 24 Market Open

Netflix Stock (NFLX) After Hours: Shares Hold Near $93 on Dec. 23, 2025 as the Warner Bros. Deal Fight Intensifies — What to Know Before the Dec. 24 Market Open

Netflix shares closed at $93.50 Tuesday, up 0.3%, then slipped to $93.35 after hours as investors tracked developments in the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war. Warner Bros.’ board recommended rejecting Paramount’s revised offer, citing Netflix’s stronger financing. The tender deadline was extended to Jan. 21, 2026. Netflix’s bid includes $23.25 per share in cash and $4.50 in stock, according to Reuters.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock Today: Paramount’s $30 Bid Gets Larry Ellison Backstop as Netflix Deal Enters Crunch Time

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock Today: Paramount’s $30 Bid Gets Larry Ellison Backstop as Netflix Deal Enters Crunch Time

Warner Bros. Discovery stock traded near $28.98 Tuesday as Paramount Skydance amended its $30-per-share all-cash tender offer, adding a $40.4 billion personal guarantee from Oracle’s Larry Ellison. WBD’s board acknowledged receipt but maintained support for Netflix’s rival cash-and-stock deal. Harris Associates, a top WBD shareholder, called the new Paramount terms “not sufficient.”
Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Paramount’s $30 Bid vs. Netflix Deal, Fresh Deal Updates, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Paramount’s $30 Bid vs. Netflix Deal, Fresh Deal Updates, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery shares traded near $28.89 on Dec. 23 as investors weighed a revised $30-per-share hostile bid from Paramount Skydance against a board-backed $27.75-per-share deal with Netflix. Major shareholder Harris Oakmark called Paramount’s amended offer “not sufficient,” despite new guarantees from Larry Ellison and a higher breakup fee.
AI Stocks Today (22.12.2025): Nvidia’s China Chip Pivot, Micron’s AI Memory Boom, Broadcom Margin Jitters, and Oracle’s TikTok Surprise

AI Stocks Today (22.12.2025): Nvidia’s China Chip Pivot, Micron’s AI Memory Boom, Broadcom Margin Jitters, and Oracle’s TikTok Surprise

U.S. officials have begun reviewing license applications that could allow Nvidia to ship H200 AI chips to China, Reuters reports. The move follows President Trump’s statement supporting conditional exports with a 25% fee, reversing previous restrictions. Asian tech shares rose and U.S. futures edged higher as investors rotated back into AI stocks ahead of the holiday week.
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  • Symbotic (SYM) Valuation Shows Mixed Signals Amid Strong Backlog and Cash Flow Models
    April 17, 2026, 4:47 AM EDT. Symbotic (SYM) shares hover near $60.56 after a strong 197% total return over the past year and 19.9% revenue growth. The company boasts a record $22.4 billion backlog, reflecting robust demand for its warehouse automation systems amid rising e-commerce adoption. Analysts' valuation models diverge: a narrative-based fair value of $64.05 suggests the stock is 5.4% undervalued, relying on rapid backlog conversion and margin expansion. In contrast, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model values shares at $47.64, signaling overvaluation based on cash flow projections. This valuation split highlights uncertain assumptions about Symbotic's ability to translate its backlog into sustainable cash earnings, with risks including customer concentration and contract delays.

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17 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 17, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 17, 2026, 4:47 AM EDT Symbotic (SYM) Valuation Shows Mixed Signals Amid Strong Backlog and Cash Flow Models April 17, 2026, 4:47 AM EDT. Symbotic (SYM) shares hover near $60.56 after a strong 197% total return over the past year and 19.9% revenue growth. The company boasts a record $22.4 billion backlog, reflecting robust demand for its warehouse automation systems amid rising e-commerce adoption. Analysts' valuation models diverge: a narrative-based fair value of $64.05 suggests the stock is 5.4% undervalued, relying on rapid backlog conversion and margin expansion. In contrast,
Hims & Hers Health Stock Jumps as FDA Reconsiders Peptide Restrictions

Hims & Hers Health Stock Jumps as FDA Reconsiders Peptide Restrictions

16 April 2026
Hims & Hers Health shares rose to $26.65 Thursday after the FDA said it would reconsider restrictions on several peptides, removing 12 from a high-risk list and scheduling a July review of seven more. The move follows Hims’ March decision to stop advertising compounded GLP-1 drugs and expand branded offerings through Novo Nordisk. The company acquired a California peptide facility last year to bolster supply.
NuScale Power Stock Whipsaws After U.S. Opens Door to Nuclear Loans, Space Reactor Push

NuScale Power Stock Whipsaws After U.S. Opens Door to Nuclear Loans, Space Reactor Push

16 April 2026
NuScale Power shares jumped to $13.23 before falling back to $11.52 Thursday after the White House ordered NASA to start a space-reactor program and Energy Secretary Chris Wright said initial U.S. reactors would likely get federal loans. NuScale remains the only U.S. firm with an approved small modular reactor design but has yet to secure firm orders or financing.
SoFi Technologies Stock Rises as FedNow Instant Transfers Set Up April 29 Earnings Test

SoFi Technologies Stock Rises as FedNow Instant Transfers Set Up April 29 Earnings Test

16 April 2026
SoFi Technologies shares rose 1.5% Thursday after launching instant bank transfers via its Galileo platform, allowing money to move between SoFi and outside banks in seconds. The stock traded near $19.08 in New York. Investors await first-quarter results April 29, with SoFi guiding to $1.04 billion in adjusted net revenue and 12 cents per share in adjusted earnings.
D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia’s Ising Launch Reignites Quantum Rally

D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia’s Ising Launch Reignites Quantum Rally

16 April 2026
D-Wave Quantum shares climbed about 5% Thursday, extending a 22.6% surge after Nvidia launched Ising, a new AI model family for quantum computing. D-Wave traded at $21.81, up from last year’s lows, and reported 2025 revenue of $24.6 million with first-quarter 2026 bookings topping $32.8 million. The company completed its $250 million Quantum Circuits acquisition in January. Market cap stood near $8.4 billion.
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