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Software and Platform Stocks Week Ahead: AI Spending Scrutiny, Cloud Security Mega-Deals, and Holiday-Shortened Trading (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Software and Platform Stocks Week Ahead: AI Spending Scrutiny, Cloud Security Mega-Deals, and Holiday-Shortened Trading (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks announced an expanded partnership with a contract approaching $10 billion, according to Reuters sources. Software and platform stocks faced volatile trading ahead of Christmas week, as investors weighed thin markets and questions about AI infrastructure payback. Wall Street also tracked shifting expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026.

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  • Comparing Top XRP ETFs: Fees and Liquidity Matter Most
    June 28, 2026, 2:55 PM EDT. Investors seeking exposure to XRP without using crypto exchanges can choose from five exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that all hold XRP directly. While the underlying asset is identical, key differences among these ETFs include annual fees and liquidity, which impact cost and ease of trading. Franklin Templeton's XRPZ ETF has the lowest fee at 0.19%, making it the most cost-effective for long-term holders. In contrast, Canary's XRPC charges the highest fee at 0.50%. The Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP) leads in size and daily trading volume but is not the cheapest. Selection depends on whether investors prioritize lower fees for holding or liquidity for trading.

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Opendoor volume surpasses short interest after Russell 3000 addition

Opendoor shares face Russell 3000 test after 4.5x volume spike

28 June 2026
Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN) surged 448% above average trading volume Friday as its Russell 3000 inclusion took effect, with 171.65 million shares traded—exceeding total short interest and equaling 21% of public float—while the stock closed up 1.63% at $4.37; analysts maintain a Hold consensus and see limited rally potential near current prices.
Coeur Mining shares eye index-driven moves after 8.5% weekly slide

Coeur Mining shares eye index-driven moves after 8.5% weekly slide

28 June 2026
Coeur Mining (NYSE:CDE) ended its first week in the S&P MidCap 400 down 8.5% from June 18, despite Friday’s massive $2.7 billion volume—about 16% of its market cap—highlighting investor caution after recent acquisitions and index changes, as the stock lagged silver-miner peers even with a record quarter expected.
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