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SoFi Stock (SOFI) News Today: $1.5B Share Offering Fallout, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

SoFi Stock (SOFI) News Today: $1.5B Share Offering Fallout, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

SoFi Technologies shares traded near $26.16 Tuesday, up 1.3% after a volatile session, following a $1.5 billion equity offering of 54.5 million shares at $27.50 each. The stock remains about 20% below its November all-time high. Analysts issued mixed outlooks as new product launches and dilution concerns drove trading. Underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase 8.2 million more shares.
16 December 2025
Home Depot Stock (NYSE: HD) Update on Dec. 16, 2025: Analyst Price Targets, 2026 Outlook, and the Headlines Moving Shares

Home Depot Stock (NYSE: HD) Update on Dec. 16, 2025: Analyst Price Targets, 2026 Outlook, and the Headlines Moving Shares

Home Depot shares traded between $352 and $359 midday Tuesday after Daiwa Capital Markets raised its price target to $360 and kept a Neutral rating. The stock remains near the lower end of its 52-week range, following volatility sparked by last week’s Investor and Analyst Conference and ongoing cybersecurity concerns. Wall Street’s average 12-month price target sits near $400.
16 December 2025
Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) Stock Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: UBS Neutral Call, Relacorilant FDA Catalyst, and Updated Price Targets

Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) Stock Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: UBS Neutral Call, Relacorilant FDA Catalyst, and Updated Price Targets

Corcept Therapeutics shares fell 9% to $79.44 on December 16, 2025, after UBS initiated coverage at Neutral with a $95 target, citing valuation concerns. The stock had surged about 75% year-to-date. No major clinical or regulatory news drove the drop. Trading volume reached approximately 1.27 million shares.
PBF Energy Stock Slides on Refinery Headlines: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook for NYSE:PBF (December 16, 2025)

PBF Energy Stock Slides on Refinery Headlines: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook for NYSE:PBF (December 16, 2025)

PBF Energy shares fell about 9% to $27.13 Tuesday after a fire at its Torrance, California refinery and new regulatory scrutiny at its Delaware City plant. The Torrance incident was contained Sunday, but traders cited ongoing operational and compliance risks. Reports highlighted recent emissions violations and new monitoring mandates in Delaware.
16 December 2025
Sanmina Stock (SANM) Slumps on Dec. 16, 2025 After Houston Energy Factory Expansion and Končar Transformer Deal

Sanmina Stock (SANM) Slumps on Dec. 16, 2025 After Houston Energy Factory Expansion and Končar Transformer Deal

Sanmina shares fell 8.85% to $144.17 Tuesday after the company announced plans for a new Houston factory focused on power-grid equipment and a transformer co-design deal with Croatia’s Končar Group. The stock drop followed concerns about capital spending and cash flow, as production at the new facility is not expected to begin until 2027.
16 December 2025
AbbVie Stock (ABBV) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 16, 2025: BofA Trims Target as Pipeline Catalysts Stay in Focus

AbbVie Stock (ABBV) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 16, 2025: BofA Trims Target as Pipeline Catalysts Stay in Focus

AbbVie shares fell 2.2% to $222.44 as of 17:54 UTC Tuesday after Bank of America cut its price target to $233 from $248 and kept a Neutral rating. The stock had traded near the top of its 52-week range before the drop. Analysts remain divided, with consensus 12-month targets ranging from $190 to $289. No major company-specific news drove the decline.
Vertiv (VRT) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Why Shares Fell, What Analysts Forecast, and What to Watch Next

Vertiv (VRT) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Why Shares Fell, What Analysts Forecast, and What to Watch Next

Vertiv Holdings shares closed at about $158 on December 16, 2025, down more than 2% after a volatile session. The drop followed a nearly 10% decline on December 12, triggered by a Wolfe Research downgrade and disappointment over missing S&P 500 inclusion. The stock’s 52-week range is roughly $53.60 to $202.45. Investors cited valuation concerns and rapid sentiment shifts as key factors in recent trading.
16 December 2025
KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock News Today: Cantor Upgrade, Jefferies $1,500 Target and AI Chip-Equipment Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock News Today: Cantor Upgrade, Jefferies $1,500 Target and AI Chip-Equipment Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

KLA shares hovered near $1,224 Tuesday after Cantor Fitzgerald and Jefferies both upgraded the stock and set $1,500 price targets, citing strong AI-driven demand for chipmaking equipment. SEMI projected wafer-fab equipment sales to rise 9% in 2026 and 7.3% in 2027, naming KLA as a key supplier. CFO Bren D. Higgins filed a Form 144 for a proposed sale of restricted shares.
16 December 2025
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) Stock Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) Stock Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals shares fell about 9% Tuesday, trading near $62 after touching an intraday low of $59.76. The decline follows a recent surge to a 52-week high after FDA approval of its first drug, REDEMPLO, and an FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation. No single negative catalyst was cited; analysts pointed to profit-taking and volatility after recent gains. Arrowhead also disclosed routine equity grants for new hires.
Compass Inc stock COMP: Latest news, analyst forecasts, and key catalysts on December 16 2025

Compass Inc stock COMP: Latest news, analyst forecasts, and key catalysts on December 16 2025

Compass Inc shares rebounded to $10.76 by midday Tuesday after dropping on news that Google is testing home listing features in search results. Trading volume topped 2.3 million shares. Monday’s selloff followed reports of Google’s pilot in select cities, sparking fears of new competition in online real estate. Investors appeared to reassess the immediate threat by Tuesday’s session.
16 December 2025
Disney Stock (DIS) News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: OpenAI Warrant Details, Meta Quest Streaming Expansion, and an “Avatar” Lawsuit in Focus

Disney Stock (DIS) News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: OpenAI Warrant Details, Meta Quest Streaming Expansion, and an “Avatar” Lawsuit in Focus

Disney shares rose about 1% Tuesday, trading near $111–$112, after new details emerged on its OpenAI partnership. Bloomberg reported Disney will receive stock warrants in OpenAI instead of cash for licensing its characters. The deal’s exclusivity lasts one year before Disney can work with other AI firms. Disney+ also secured distribution on Meta’s Quest VR headsets.
Mastercard Stock News Today (NYSE: MA): Retailers Challenge Swipe-Fee Settlement as Mastercard Expands Lending and Blockchain Deals — Dec. 16, 2025

Mastercard Stock News Today (NYSE: MA): Retailers Challenge Swipe-Fee Settlement as Mastercard Expands Lending and Blockchain Deals — Dec. 16, 2025

Mastercard shares traded near $567 midday Tuesday, down about 0.3%, as legal pressure mounted over card “swipe fee” litigation. Walmart and other major retailers urged a federal judge to reject a proposed antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard, calling it inadequate. The stock moved within a $560–$570 intraday range. Mastercard’s 52-week range stands at $466 to $602.
16 December 2025
Pfizer Stock (PFE) Slides After 2026 Guidance: COVID Sales Drop, Patent Cliff and Analyst Forecasts in Focus

Pfizer Stock (PFE) Slides After 2026 Guidance: COVID Sales Drop, Patent Cliff and Analyst Forecasts in Focus

Pfizer shares fell nearly 5% to about $25 in U.S. trading Tuesday after the company issued 2026 guidance with adjusted EPS of $2.80–$3.00, below Wall Street estimates. The stock reversed early gains as investors reacted to lower COVID-19 sales and patent expirations expected to pressure results next year. Trading volume topped 55 million shares by late morning.
Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Jumps on Activist Chatter as Versant Spinoff Record Date Arrives — News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Jumps on Activist Chatter as Versant Spinoff Record Date Arrives — News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Comcast shares jumped 4.3% to $29.43 on December 16, 2025, amid heavy trading and speculation about activist investor involvement. The move coincided with the record date for Comcast’s Versant Media Group spin-off, which will distribute Versant shares to eligible holders in early January. No activist investor has been publicly identified.
Warner Bros. Discovery Series A Stock (NASDAQ: WBD) on Dec. 16, 2025: Takeover Battle, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

Warner Bros. Discovery Series A Stock (NASDAQ: WBD) on Dec. 16, 2025: Takeover Battle, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

Warner Bros. Discovery shares traded around $29.25 Tuesday, below Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share cash offer and above Netflix’s $27.75 implied value. The price reflects investor uncertainty over which deal will close and on what terms. Wall Street banks are competing for advisory roles as the bidding process nears a decision. Comcast’s Versant spinoff is influencing how investors value WBD’s legacy cable networks.
Texas Instruments (TXN) Stock News Today: Goldman Sachs Downgrade, Sherman Fab Ramp, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Texas Instruments (TXN) Stock News Today: Goldman Sachs Downgrade, Sherman Fab Ramp, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Goldman Sachs cut Texas Instruments to Sell from Buy and slashed its price target to $156, citing margin and inventory concerns tied to aggressive capacity expansion. Shares traded around $177.73 midday, down slightly despite the rare double downgrade. Investors weighed the downgrade against a major Sherman, Texas production milestone expected this week.
16 December 2025
Netskope Stock (NASDAQ: NTSK) Rebounds on Dec. 16, 2025 as Wall Street Weighs Earnings, Guidance, and Valuation

Netskope Stock (NASDAQ: NTSK) Rebounds on Dec. 16, 2025 as Wall Street Weighs Earnings, Guidance, and Valuation

Netskope shares rose about 7% to $20 by late morning Dec. 16, rebounding after an 8% drop following its first earnings report as a public company. The firm posted $754 million in annual recurring revenue, up 34% year-over-year, and revenue of $184.2 million. Remaining performance obligations topped $1 billion. IPO-related costs drove a headline GAAP operating loss.
Cleveland-Cliffs Stock (NYSE: CLF) on Dec. 16, 2025: Credit Downgrade, Steel Market Shifts, and the 2026 Profitability Debate

Cleveland-Cliffs Stock (NYSE: CLF) on Dec. 16, 2025: Credit Downgrade, Steel Market Shifts, and the 2026 Profitability Debate

Cleveland-Cliffs shares traded near $12.85 Tuesday after S&P Global Ratings downgraded the company’s credit to ‘B+’ on elevated leverage. The company reported a Q3 net loss of $234 million and revenue of $4.7 billion, while cutting 2025 capex and SG&A forecasts. Investors are watching a major contract change and steel trade policy signals from China.
16 December 2025

Stock Market Today

  • Funds Increase Short Positions on Euronext Wheat Futures Amid Market Shift
    June 24, 2026, 1:04 PM EDT. Non-commercial traders, typically funds and speculators, increased their net short positions on Euronext wheat futures to 26,018 contracts for the week ending June 19, according to Euronext data. Meanwhile, commercial traders, who generally use futures for hedging, reduced their net long holdings. This shift suggests a growing bearish sentiment from speculative investors towards wheat prices on the European exchange.
Affirm stock climbs as Prime Day lifts pay-later outlook

Affirm stock climbs as Prime Day lifts pay-later outlook

24 June 2026
Affirm jumped 9.9% to $78.95 after Amazon Prime Day’s first-day U.S. online sales hit $8.3 billion, topping forecasts, with buy now, pay later expected to finance $2.04 billion of Prime Day purchases—up 5.5% from last year and 7.8% of total sales—giving investors a real-time test of Affirm’s demand as shoppers increasingly opt to split payments.
Hertz warns on Q2 earnings, stock drops as used-car slump weighs

Hertz warns on Q2 earnings, stock drops as used-car slump weighs

24 June 2026
Hertz shares plunged nearly 28% to $3.62 after the company warned Q2 core profit will hit the low end of guidance due to steep used-car sale losses, pushing vehicle depreciation to about $300 per unit per month; Hertz also announced $300 million in PIK notes and a $100 million share-lending deal, with the stock on track for its worst one-day drop and lowest close since April 2025.
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