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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.
Cloud Computing Stocks: December 21, 2025 News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook for Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Oracle

Cloud Computing Stocks: December 21, 2025 News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook for Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Oracle

Cloud computing stocks ended 2025 under pressure as investors questioned the sustainability of AI infrastructure spending and demanded clearer returns. Data-center dealmaking hit record highs through November, but analysts say markets now reward capital discipline over pure growth. Major cloud providers face scrutiny over debt, financing, and monetization as the sector enters 2026.
Data Center Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): AI Mega-Deals, Power Bottlenecks, and Export-Control Risk in Focus

Data Center Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): AI Mega-Deals, Power Bottlenecks, and Export-Control Risk in Focus

Oracle confirmed talks for an equity deal to fund its $10B Michigan AI data center are ongoing but exclude Blue Owl Capital, following reports of stalled negotiations that hit Oracle shares. Power supply remains a key constraint for data center growth, with new projections and regulations highlighting electricity as the main bottleneck. U.S. export controls and Chinese firms’ remote access to Nvidia GPUs are also under scrutiny.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Near Record as Santa Rally Watch Begins; AI Stocks Rebound and 2026 Forecasts Split

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Near Record as Santa Rally Watch Begins; AI Stocks Rebound and 2026 Forecasts Split

The S&P 500 rose 0.9% to 6,834.50 Friday, led by gains in technology and AI-linked stocks. For the week, the S&P 500 edged up 0.1% and the Nasdaq gained 0.5%, while the Dow and Russell 2000 slipped. Oracle and Micron surged on company news, while Nike dropped after a weak sales outlook. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to about 4.15% as investors tracked global rate moves.
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  • AutoZone (AZO) Valuation Under Pressure Amid Recent Share Price Decline
    March 21, 2026, 4:59 PM EDT. AutoZone's share price has fallen 12.3% over the past month, retreating from a strong three-year total shareholder return of 40.93%. The stock closed at $3,282.90, trading 28.7% below the average analyst target price of $4,225.38, suggesting a potential undervaluation. Expansion plans include opening at least 19 new Mega-Hub locations over two quarters to boost inventory and commercial growth, aiming to support sales and margins. However, ongoing foreign exchange challenges and tariffs could pressure profitability. The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 22x, above the US Specialty Retail industry's 19.4x average, indicating a richer valuation that may limit upside if growth expectations falter. Investors are advised to balance AutoZone's growth prospects against emerging risks before making decisions.
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