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NYSE:IBM News 30 November 2025 - 9 December 2025

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

Updated: December 9, 2025 Key takeaways Important: This article is for information and news purposes only and is not investment advice. Confluent stock today: trading near the IBM offer As of mid‑day on December 9, 2025, Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFLT) is trading around $29.87 per share, almost flat versus Monday’s close after a dramatic one‑day move. StockAnalysis That price matters because IBM has agreed to pay $31 in cash for every CFLT share, so the stock now behaves less like a typical growth name and more like a merger‑arbitrage situation. The spread between the market price (≈$29.9) and the offer
9 December 2025
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IBM vs Microsoft Stock in December 2025: Which AI Powerhouse Looks Like the Better Buy After IBM’s $11 Billion Confluent Deal?

IBM vs Microsoft Stock in December 2025: Which AI Powerhouse Looks Like the Better Buy After IBM’s $11 Billion Confluent Deal?

Published: December 8, 2025 – data and prices cited are as of intraday trading on this date. Key takeaways Market snapshot on December 8, 2025 As of late trading on December 8, 2025: Meanwhile, broader markets are trading cautiously as investors wait for this week’s Federal Reserve decision, keeping macro conditions in focus for both tech heavyweights. Investopedia+1 Today’s big story: IBM goes all‑in on data streaming with Confluent The headline driver for IBM stock on December 8, 2025 is clear: IBM has agreed to acquire Confluent in an $11 billion all‑cash deal at $31 per share, a roughly 34% premium to the target’s last close. Reuters+3IBM Newsroom+3Financial Times+3 What
8 December 2025
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U.S. Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Mixed at Midday as Fed Rate Cut Looms

U.S. Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Mixed at Midday as Fed Rate Cut Looms

U.S. stocks are treading water near record highs at midday Monday, December 8, 2025, as Wall Street kicks off a pivotal week dominated by the Federal Reserve’s next interest‑rate decision and a burst of blockbuster deal news. By late morning in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was modestly lower, while the S&P 500 was roughly flat and the Nasdaq Composite edged higher, reflecting a cautious “wait‑and‑see” mood rather than outright risk‑on or risk‑off positioning. Reuters+1 At the same time, traders are digesting a hostile takeover twist in Hollywood, a major AI data‑infrastructure acquisition by IBM, and sharp moves in biotech and semiconductor names that are
8 December 2025
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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)

Fed meeting jitters, a $72–$108 billion streaming war, and an $11 billion AI data deal put Nvidia, Tesla, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, SoFi, IBM and Confluent among the most active stocks on the US market today. Quick Snapshot: What’s Driving Today’s Most Active US Stocks? As Wall Street opens the second week of December, US indices are hovering just below record highs while traders brace for the Federal Reserve’s final policy decision of 2025. The S&P 500 is trading near 5,278, within touching distance of the 5,300 resistance zone, with the Nasdaq 100 also pushing toward fresh highs and the
8 December 2025
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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 traded mostly flat on Monday as Wall Street headed into a crucial Federal Reserve meeting, but under the surface the tape was anything but quiet. While the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hovered around unchanged and the Nasdaq 100 eked out a small gain, small‑cap and high‑beta names ripped higher, led by a wave of biotech catalysts and a blockbuster AI‑data takeover. According to StockAnalysis.com’s real‑time “Gainers Today” screen, Cemtrex, Structure Therapeutics, Wave Life Sciences, Fulcrum Therapeutics and iBio sat atop the leaderboard by early afternoon, each posting gains of nearly 50% or more. Many of
8 December 2025
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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

December 8, 2025 International Business Machines (IBM) has agreed to acquire data‑streaming specialist Confluent in an all‑cash transaction valued at $11 billion, the latest sign that Big Tech’s AI arms race is shifting from models to the real‑time data infrastructure that feeds them. Under a definitive agreement announced on Monday, IBM will buy all of Confluent’s outstanding common shares for $31 per share in cash, implying an enterprise value of $11 billion.IBM Newsroom+1 The companies expect the deal to close by mid‑2026, pending Confluent shareholder and regulatory approvals.IBM Newsroom+1 IBM says the acquisition will allow it to build a “smart
8 December 2025
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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

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) is back in the M&A headlines. On December 8, 2025, IBM announced a definitive agreement to acquire data‑streaming specialist Confluent Inc. (NASDAQ: CFLT) in an all‑cash transaction valued at about $11 billion, or $31 per share.IBM Newsroom The deal lands after a year in which IBM shares have climbed a little over 40% year‑to‑date and are trading near record highs, powered by a renewed focus on hybrid cloud, AI, and mainframe cycles.Investing.com UK+1 Here’s a comprehensive look at where IBM stock stands today, what the Confluent acquisition means strategically and financially, and how Wall
8 December 2025
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IBM’s $11 Billion Confluent Acquisition: How Real‑Time Data Supercharges Its AI and Cloud Strategy

IBM’s $11 Billion Confluent Acquisition: How Real‑Time Data Supercharges Its AI and Cloud Strategy

IBM has agreed to acquire data‑streaming specialist Confluent in an all‑cash deal valued at $11 billion, in what is shaping up to be one of the defining AI and cloud infrastructure deals of 2025. The transaction, announced on December 8, 2025, will see IBM pay $31 per share for all outstanding Confluent stock, implying an enterprise value of around $11 billion and marking its largest software acquisition since Red Hat in 2019. IBM Newsroom+1 The move is central to IBM’s pitch that the next phase of enterprise AI will be won not just with large models, but with the plumbing
8 December 2025
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IBM Close to $11 Billion Deal to Acquire Confluent, Reports Say, as Big Blue Confirms Takeover for AI Data Push

IBM Close to $11 Billion Deal to Acquire Confluent, Reports Say, as Big Blue Confirms Takeover for AI Data Push

Published December 8, 2025 International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) is moving ahead with one of its largest software deals in years, agreeing to acquire data-streaming specialist Confluent in an all‑cash transaction valued at about $11 billion, following a wave of reports that it was “close to a deal” over the weekend.Reuters+1 The purchase, priced at $31 per share in cash, gives IBM control of one of the leading platforms for real‑time data streaming—technology increasingly viewed as critical infrastructure for enterprise AI and cloud applications.IBM Newsroom+1 From “close to a deal” to signed agreement On Sunday, The Wall Street Journal and others reported that IBM
8 December 2025
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2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software: Workday, OneStream and Board Front an AI Arms Race in FP&A

2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software: Workday, OneStream and Board Front an AI Arms Race in FP&A

The financial planning and analysis (FP&A) software market just hit a major checkpoint. Gartner has published its 2025 Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software, and within hours a wave of vendors — including Workday, OneStream and Board — announced fresh leadership positions, all leaning heavily into AI, agents and unified enterprise planning. PR Newswire+2PR Newswire+2 For CFOs and FP&A leaders, these announcements on and around December 4–5, 2025, are more than marketing. They provide a snapshot of who Gartner sees as shaping the next era of planning, forecasting and performance management across 14 evaluated vendors. Anaplan Inc What the 2025
5 December 2025
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IBM Stock Price Outlook Before the Market Opens on December 1, 2025: AI, Quantum and Dividends Drive NYSE:IBM Near Its Highs

IBM Stock Price Outlook Before the Market Opens on December 1, 2025: AI, Quantum and Dividends Drive NYSE:IBM Near Its Highs

As U.S. markets head into the first trading session of December 2025, International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) is positioned just below its 52‑week high after a powerful multi‑month rally driven by artificial intelligence (AI), hybrid cloud, mainframe upgrades and a rising quantum computing story. This article compiles the key IBM stock price moves, news, analyses and forecasts published between November 28–30, 2025, and sets the scene for traders and investors looking at IBM before the bell on Monday, December 1, 2025. All prices and metrics are as of the close on Friday, November 28, 2025, and public research available
30 November 2025
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock on November 30, 2025: Chronosphere Deal, Quantum-Safe Push and CyberArk Merger Drive a Volatile Repricing

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock on November 30, 2025: Chronosphere Deal, Quantum-Safe Push and CyberArk Merger Drive a Volatile Repricing

As of November 30, 2025, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PANW) heads into December as one of the most closely watched names in cybersecurity, AI infrastructure and now observability. Yet its stock price is still digesting a month packed with earnings, mega-deals and new product announcements. Palo Alto Networks last closed at $190.13 per share on November 28, 2025, up about 2.6% on the day and roughly 3% over the past week, but still around 15–17% below its 52‑week high of $223.61. MacroTrends+1 The company’s market capitalization sits in the low‑$130 billion range, with the stock trading on a rich
30 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Lloyds shares closed up 0.9% at 106.75 pence Friday after the bank announced fresh buybacks totaling 17 million shares over two days, all to be cancelled. The stock rebounded from a 5.6% drop Thursday as traders adjusted UK rate-cut bets. About 121 million Lloyds shares changed hands. Investors await the bank’s annual report on February 18 and the next Bank of England decision March 19.
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
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