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AppLovin (APP) Stock on December 4, 2025: AI Adtech Rocket Powers Higher While SEC Probe and Rich Valuation Loom

AppLovin (APP) Stock on December 4, 2025: AI Adtech Rocket Powers Higher While SEC Probe and Rich Valuation Loom

AppLovin shares traded near $675–$682 midday Thursday, up 3%, extending a rally from $624 on Dec. 1. Q3 revenue rose 68% year over year to $1.41 billion, with net income of $836 million and an 82% adjusted EBITDA margin. Bank of America reiterated a Buy rating with an $860 target after AXON adoption surged. The company faces an SEC probe into data practices and ongoing short-seller pressure.
4 December 2025
Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Near Record Highs as TD Cowen Sets $315 Target and Analysts Double Down on AI, DRAM and TSMC Upside

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Near Record Highs as TD Cowen Sets $315 Target and Analysts Double Down on AI, DRAM and TSMC Upside

Applied Materials shares hit all-time highs near $270 after TD Cowen raised its price target to $315 and named the company a “best idea” for 2026. The firm cited strong demand for AI and DRAM equipment, with new projects at Samsung, Micron, and TSMC expected to boost growth. Morgan Stanley also raised its target to $273. Some analysts warn of export risks and a cooling China market.
BMO Stock Price Today (TSX:BMO, NYSE:BMO): Q4 2025 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and 2026 Forecast

BMO Stock Price Today (TSX:BMO, NYSE:BMO): Q4 2025 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and 2026 Forecast

Bank of Montreal shares fell about 1.6% to C$174.22 on the TSX by midday December 4, despite posting stronger-than-expected Q4 results and raising its dividend. Adjusted net income for the quarter rose 63% to C$2.514 billion, with adjusted EPS up 73% to C$3.28. The stock remains near its 52-week high after returning nearly 30% over the past year. Market cap stands at roughly C$126 billion.
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY) Stock on December 4, 2025: Record Earnings, Dividend Hike and What Comes Next for RY on the TSX

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY) Stock on December 4, 2025: Record Earnings, Dividend Hike and What Comes Next for RY on the TSX

Royal Bank of Canada closed at C$223–224 on the TSX December 4, 2025, hitting record highs after posting record 2025 earnings and raising its dividend. Net income for the year rose 25% to C$20.4 billion, with Q4 adjusted EPS up 25% to about C$3.85, beating analyst estimates. The stock is up 27% year to date, outpacing the broader market. Provision for credit losses climbed to around C$1 billion.
4 December 2025
Bank of America (BAC) Stock Today: Crypto Pivot, FIFA Deal and 2026 Outlook – December 4, 2025

Bank of America (BAC) Stock Today: Crypto Pivot, FIFA Deal and 2026 Outlook – December 4, 2025

Bank of America shares traded near $54.60 late Thursday morning, just below a 52-week high, after announcing crypto allocations for wealth clients starting January 2026. Market cap stands near $400 billion, with the stock up almost 20% year-to-date. The bank’s trailing 12-month net income is about $28 billion. Consensus EPS estimates for 2026 have risen to $4.35.
ASTS Stock Today: BlueBird 6 Launch, Fresh Funding and Big Buyers Push AST SpaceMobile Back Into the Spotlight (December 4, 2025)

ASTS Stock Today: BlueBird 6 Launch, Fresh Funding and Big Buyers Push AST SpaceMobile Back Into the Spotlight (December 4, 2025)

AST SpaceMobile shares surged 14% to about $70 on December 4, 2025, after news of a $1 billion funding deal, a major Florida pension fund increasing its stake, and anticipation of a key satellite launch. The stock rebounded sharply from recent lows, with intraday prices ranging from $61.65 to $70.44 and market cap in the low- to mid-$20 billion range.
4 December 2025
Costco Stock (COST) on December 4, 2025: Sales Surge, Tariff Lawsuit and Wall Street Targets Ahead of Earnings

Costco Stock (COST) on December 4, 2025: Sales Surge, Tariff Lawsuit and Wall Street Targets Ahead of Earnings

Costco shares fell about 3% to $893 on December 4, 2025, despite reporting 8% sales growth for November. The stock sits near its 52-week low and trails the S&P 500’s gains this year. Costco is also suing the Trump administration over tariffs, with a Supreme Court decision pending. Wall Street expects Q1 earnings of $4.24 per share on $67 billion in revenue next week.
Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Outlook – December 4, 2025: TD Cowen Lifts Target to $315 as AI Boom and India Deal Drive New Highs

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Outlook – December 4, 2025: TD Cowen Lifts Target to $315 as AI Boom and India Deal Drive New Highs

Applied Materials shares closed near record highs around $269 after a 62% rally in 2025, fueled by AI chip demand and strong earnings. TD Cowen on December 4 raised its price target to $315, calling AMAT its “best idea for 2026.” The company also secured a $540 million contract to modernize India’s state-run chip fab in Mohali. U.S. export controls continue to restrict AMAT’s sales to China.
4 December 2025
Tonix Pharmaceuticals (TNXP) Stock Today, December 4, 2025: Tonmya Launch, Buyback and $400M ATM Define a Volatile Biotech Story

Tonix Pharmaceuticals (TNXP) Stock Today, December 4, 2025: Tonmya Launch, Buyback and $400M ATM Define a Volatile Biotech Story

Tonix Pharmaceuticals’ stock (NASDAQ: TNXP) closed near $19.98 on December 4, 2025, up roughly 10–12% for the day and about 10,515% over the past year. The surge follows FDA approval and U.S. launch of Tonmya, the first new fibromyalgia drug in over 15 years. Market cap stands near $190 million. Investors remain focused on whether Tonmya sales can offset heavy cash burn and potential dilution.
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook as of December 4, 2025

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook as of December 4, 2025

UnitedHealth Group shares traded around $333–340 on December 4, 2025, down over 45% from last year’s high after a year marked by a cyberattack, DOJ investigations, and the killing of a top executive. Stephen Hemsley returned as CEO amid the turmoil. Despite the rebound from lows, the stock remains about 25–30% lower year-to-date, underperforming the S&P 500.
4 December 2025
IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) on December 4, 2025: $3.6 Billion AI Capital Raise, Microsoft Megadeal and High‑Risk Stock Forecast

IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) on December 4, 2025: $3.6 Billion AI Capital Raise, Microsoft Megadeal and High‑Risk Stock Forecast

IREN Limited closed at $43.43 on December 4, down 1% and far below its November peak near $77, but still up sharply from April’s $5 low. The company raised over $3.6 billion this week through convertible notes and a share offering. Hedge fund Two Seas Capital boosted its stake by 46% in Q2, while CEO Daniel Roberts sold 1 million shares in September. Institutional investors now hold just over 41% of the stock.
Archer Aviation (ACHR) Stock Today: Miami Air Taxi Network, Defense Deals and New Ratings – What December 4, 2025 Means for Investors

Archer Aviation (ACHR) Stock Today: Miami Air Taxi Network, Defense Deals and New Ratings – What December 4, 2025 Means for Investors

Archer Aviation traded around $8.40 per share on December 4, 2025, with a market cap near $6.2 billion and a 52-week range of $5.48 to $14.62. The company announced plans for a Miami air-taxi network using its Midnight eVTOL aircraft, linking major airports and city hubs. Trading volume exceeded 11 million shares by mid-morning, with short interest at 14% and institutional ownership at 51%.
ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ: ON) Stock Outlook for December 2025: AI Power, $6 Billion Buyback and SiC Mega-Fab Fuel the Next Leg

ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ: ON) Stock Outlook for December 2025: AI Power, $6 Billion Buyback and SiC Mega-Fab Fuel the Next Leg

ON Semiconductor shares jumped 15% in the past week and now trade near $56, with a market cap of about $20.6 billion and short interest around 16%. Q3 2025 revenue reached $1.55 billion, beating estimates but down 12% year-over-year, while adjusted EPS fell to $0.63. Automotive and industrial segments grew sequentially. Management forecasts Q4 revenue between $1.48 billion and $1.58 billion.
BlackRock (BLK) Stock on 4 December 2025: New Income ETF, Infrastructure Pivot and AI-Driven 2026 Outlook

BlackRock (BLK) Stock on 4 December 2025: New Income ETF, Infrastructure Pivot and AI-Driven 2026 Outlook

BlackRock shares traded near $1,080 on December 4, 2025, valuing the firm at about $176 billion. The company launched the iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF this week and paused plans for a European infrastructure fund. Analysts’ 12-month price targets suggest mid-teens to low-20s percentage upside from current levels. The stock offers a $20.84 annual dividend, with the next ex-dividend date set for December 5.

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  • Lean Hog Futures Slip Mostly Lower Amid Mixed USDA Data
    April 12, 2026, 10:57 AM EDT. Lean hog futures fell between 37 and 60 cents on Friday, except April which gained 5 cents. June contracts dropped 75 cents over the week. USDA reported the national base hog price at $89.36, down 56 cents. The CME Lean Hog Index edged down to $90.29 on April 8. Managed money increased net long lean hog futures and options by 3,853 contracts, reaching 98,061. USDA pork carcass cutout value rose $1.32 to $98.70 per hundredweight, with belly primal prices declining. Federally inspected hog slaughter was 2.472 million head, slightly below last year's level. April and June contracts closed mixed, showing investor caution amid fluctuating supply and demand signals in hog markets.

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Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.04.2026

12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
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