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Stock Market 5 December 2025

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Today, December 5, 2025: AI Boom, Record Earnings and 2026 Forecasts

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Today, December 5, 2025: AI Boom, Record Earnings and 2026 Forecasts

Lam Research shares traded near $161 on December 5, 2025, up 2.3%, with market cap at $162 billion after more than doubling this year. Major institutions including Marshall Wace and 1832 Asset Management sharply increased stakes, while Amundi and others trimmed holdings. The stock’s trailing P/E is just under 28. Year-to-date total return stands at about 120–125%.
5 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock on December 5, 2025: JAXA Launch Buzz, Record Earnings and 2026 Price Targets

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock on December 5, 2025: JAXA Launch Buzz, Record Earnings and 2026 Price Targets

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) shares surged 19% over five days, topping $49 before settling near $48 on Friday. The company has completed 18 successful Electron launches in 2025 and reported record Q3 revenue of $155 million, up 48% year-on-year. The Neutron rocket’s first flight is delayed to 2026. Analysts set a 12-month price target in the mid-$60s, with most rating the stock Buy or Overweight.
5 December 2025
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Kroger (KR) Stock After Q3 2025 Earnings: Net Loss, Ocado Pivot and New Price Targets on December 5, 2025

Kroger (KR) Stock After Q3 2025 Earnings: Net Loss, Ocado Pivot and New Price Targets on December 5, 2025

Kroger reported a Q3 2025 net loss of $1.32 billion after a $2.6 billion impairment on its automated fulfillment network, though adjusted EPS rose to $1.05, beating estimates. Sales grew to $33.9 billion but missed forecasts. The company is closing three Ocado robotic warehouses and paying Ocado $350 million as it shifts to a new digital strategy. Shares trade near $63.26 after recent declines; analysts trimmed targets but mostly kept Buy or Neutral ratings.
5 December 2025
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Intuit Stock (INTU) Today: AI Deal, Earnings Beat and 2026 Forecasts – December 5, 2025

Intuit Stock (INTU) Today: AI Deal, Earnings Beat and 2026 Forecasts – December 5, 2025

Intuit shares traded near $669.55 Friday afternoon, up almost 1% after reporting fiscal Q1 revenue of $3.9 billion, an 18% increase year over year. GAAP operating income rose 97% to $534 million, with GAAP EPS up 127% to $1.59. The stock remains about 18% below its 52-week high despite a three-session winning streak. Market capitalization stands near $184.5 billion.
5 December 2025
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Lumentum (LITE) Stock Hits New Highs on AI Boom – Is the 219% Rally Just the Beginning? (December 5, 2025)

Lumentum (LITE) Stock Hits New Highs on AI Boom – Is the 219% Rally Just the Beginning? (December 5, 2025)

Lumentum Holdings shares closed at $327.85 on December 4, 2025, up over 200% year-on-year and hitting a new 52-week high. Wall Street models now show 12-month targets well below current levels, averaging $240–$260, despite continued “Buy” ratings. Rosenblatt raised its target to $380, citing AI infrastructure strength. Institutional investors increased stakes, while options activity signaled aggressive trading and high risk.
5 December 2025
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Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Today: Dividend King Near 2‑Year Low as Wall Street Sees Double‑Digit Upside (December 5, 2025)

Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Today: Dividend King Near 2‑Year Low as Wall Street Sees Double‑Digit Upside (December 5, 2025)

Procter & Gamble shares traded near $144 on Friday, down 0.9%, after hitting a 52-week low of $142.51 earlier this week. The stock is down about 17–18% year-over-year, following CFO warnings of weaker U.S. demand and ongoing restructuring. P&G reported Q1 FY 2026 net sales of $22.4 billion, up 3% from last year. Diluted EPS rose 21% to $1.95, aided by lower restructuring charges.
5 December 2025
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Mastercard (MA) Stock on December 5, 2025: AI Bets, Interchange Fee Risks and the 2026 Outlook

Mastercard (MA) Stock on December 5, 2025: AI Bets, Interchange Fee Risks and the 2026 Outlook

Mastercard shares traded near $547 Friday, above their 12-month low but below a recent high of $602. The stock is up about 6% year-to-date and 69% over five years. Market cap stands at roughly $486.6 billion, with a trailing P/E around 34.6 and dividend yield near 0.6%. Analysts cite strong earnings and AI initiatives, but regulatory scrutiny on card fees persists.
5 December 2025
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Omnicom Group (OMC) Stock Jumps as UBS Lifts Target to $108 on IPG Mega‑Merger UpsideOmnicom GroupOmnicom Group (OMC) Stock Jumps as UBS Lifts Target to $108 on IPG Mega‑Merger Upside

Omnicom Group (OMC) Stock Jumps as UBS Lifts Target to $108 on IPG Mega‑Merger UpsideOmnicom GroupOmnicom Group (OMC) Stock Jumps as UBS Lifts Target to $108 on IPG Mega‑Merger Upside

Omnicom shares rose 4–6% to around $73–75 on December 5 after UBS raised its price target to $108, citing stronger-than-expected synergies from the IPG acquisition. The company announced 4,000 new job cuts, bringing total recent reductions to about 10,000. Despite the rebound, Omnicom remains down about 16–17% year-to-date and trades near its 52-week low.
5 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil Stock Today (December 5, 2025): Price, Dividend Machine, Guyana Boom and 2026 Forecasts

Exxon Mobil Stock Today (December 5, 2025): Price, Dividend Machine, Guyana Boom and 2026 Forecasts

Exxon Mobil shares closed at $117.4 on December 5, 2025, near the top of their 52-week range. Q3 earnings reached $7.5 billion GAAP, with $14.8 billion in cash flow from operations and $9.4 billion returned to shareholders. Guyana’s Stabroek block hit daily production of 900,000 barrels in November. Year-to-date total return stands at about 13–14%.
5 December 2025
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UiPath (PATH) Stock Hits 52‑Week High After Q3 FY26 Beat – What Investors Need to Know as of December 5, 2025

UiPath (PATH) Stock Hits 52‑Week High After Q3 FY26 Beat – What Investors Need to Know as of December 5, 2025

UiPath shares surged to a 52-week high of $18.98 on December 5, 2025, after reporting Q3 FY26 revenue of $411 million, up 16% year-over-year and above estimates. The company posted its first GAAP-profitable third quarter. Despite the rally, most analysts rate the stock “Hold” and see limited further upside. Market capitalization stands near $9.8 billion.
5 December 2025
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VIX Index Today, December 5, 2025: Wall Street’s Fear Gauge Slides Back Toward Lows as Fed-Cut Hopes Build

VIX Index Today, December 5, 2025: Wall Street’s Fear Gauge Slides Back Toward Lows as Fed-Cut Hopes Build

The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) closed near 15.6 on December 5, down about 1% from Thursday, marking its lowest levels in months. The index traded in a tight range between 15.55 and 16.18, far below the late November spike above 28. The VIX now sits close to the low end of its 52-week range, reflecting subdued equity market volatility.
5 December 2025
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Cooper Companies (COO) Stock Jumps on Q4 2025 Earnings Beat, Strategic Review and Fresh Analyst Upgrades

Cooper Companies (COO) Stock Jumps on Q4 2025 Earnings Beat, Strategic Review and Fresh Analyst Upgrades

Cooper Companies reported fiscal Q4 2025 revenue of $1.065 billion, up 5% year over year, and non-GAAP EPS of $1.15, beating estimates. Shares surged early Friday before retreating to the low $80s. Wall Street raised price targets to $95–$100 after the company launched a strategic review and board changes. GAAP EPS fell 27% due to restructuring charges.
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  • Is Intuit (INTU) Share Price Reflecting Long-Term Value Amid Recent Decline?
    March 12, 2026, 9:12 AM EDT. Intuit's stock recently traded at $440.45, down 25% over the past year despite strong 3- and 5-year annualized returns of 10.5% and 16.1%, respectively. The decline mirrors competitive and regulatory challenges in tax preparation and financial software sectors. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis estimates Intuit's intrinsic value at $725.14 per share, indicating it is undervalued by about 39%. Intuit scored 4 out of 6 on valuation metrics, hinting potential buying opportunities. The P/E ratio remains a key metric to evaluate investor expectations amid ongoing volatility. Investors face a mixed outlook balancing long-term growth prospects against recent market sentiment.

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What to Know About AI Stocks Before the US Market Open Today: Oracle Revives the Trade, Adobe Up Next

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India Stock Market Today: Nifty Extends Slide as Oil Tops $100, Rupee Hits Record Low

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12 March 2026
India’s Nifty 50 fell 0.53% to 23,739.30 by mid-afternoon Thursday as oil prices topped $100 a barrel and the rupee hit a record low of 92.3575 per dollar. The Sensex dropped 1% in morning trade. Analysts warned higher oil could widen the current account deficit and slow growth. U.S. trade probes and regional market losses added to pressure.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Drops 1.3% as $100 Oil Revives RBA Rate-Hike Fears

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Drops 1.3% as $100 Oil Revives RBA Rate-Hike Fears

12 March 2026
Australian shares fell 1.3% Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing at 8,629.00 after oil surged above $100 a barrel following attacks on Middle East fuel tankers. Financials dropped 1.5% and miners 1.7%, while energy stocks rose sharply. Traders now see a 75% chance of another Reserve Bank rate hike next week. The index is down over 6% in March, on track for its worst month since September 2022.
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