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Stock Market 12 December 2025

Cognizant Technology Solutions fell 10.49% to $43.70 after Accenture warned of weaker IT-services demand and Berenberg downgraded the stock, erasing about $2.4 billion in equity value. Campbell’s Company edged up 0.19% to $21.15, but S&P Dow Jones Indices will remove it from the S&P 500 and add it to the S&P SmallCap 600. Infosys dropped 6.75% to ₹1,051.40 as Accenture cut its fiscal 2026 revenue growth forecast to 3%-4%, which also pressured TCS and HCLTech. Six Fiserv executives and board members bought 34,781 shares for $1.72 million at an average of $49.55, but Fiserv shares closed at $47.86, down 3.4%. CoreWeave will join the Nasdaq-100, with shares up 2.38% Thursday and 17.3% over five days. SpaceX fell 3.56% to $185.00, with options pricing in a ±10% weekly move, while Micron hit a record $1,133.99, up 8.7%. Verizon closed at $45.37, down 5.7% for the week, as new plans and fee cuts focus on subscriber growth. Plug Power rose 7.55% to $2.85, with the coming week focused on cash and financing. Nu finished at $12.71, down 1.4% Thursday but up 4.3% for the week, with a $1 billion buyback in focus. U.S. markets were closed Friday for Juneteenth. Transocean ended at $5.31, down from $6.04. Super Micro rose 10.37% to $30.66, with attention on a $7 billion equity-linked deal. GE Vernova, Vertiv, and Eaton posted strong gains, while regulators gave grid operators 60 days to review rules for large electricity users. Bank of America closed at $56.20, with stress-test results due Wednesday. Amazon gained 2.9% to $244.39 ahead of Prime Day. Flex will join the S&P 500, last closing at $147.61. SoFi rose 2.8% to $17.91, up 8% for the week. AMC ended at $2.83, up 21% from the prior Friday.
BHP Group Ltd Stock Near 52-Week High as Copper Tailwinds Build: Today’s News, Forecasts and Key Catalysts (Dec. 12, 2025)

BHP Group Ltd Stock Near 52-Week High as Copper Tailwinds Build: Today’s News, Forecasts and Key Catalysts (Dec. 12, 2025)

BHP shares traded near one-year highs Friday, with the ASX listing at about A$45.58, as strong copper prices offset choppy iron ore sentiment tied to China demand. Investors focused on BHP’s Pilbara capital recycling and electrification trials. Copper hit record highs this month, boosting earnings expectations for major producers. Iron ore remains BHP’s main profit driver amid renewed demand concerns.
12 December 2025
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA): Why Shares Jumped Today, What Analysts Forecast, and Key Risks for 2026 (12 December 2025)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA): Why Shares Jumped Today, What Analysts Forecast, and Key Risks for 2026 (12 December 2025)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares rose nearly 2% to close at A$155.72 on December 12, outpacing other major banks as financials rallied. The move followed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold rates at 3.60% and signal no cuts ahead, with inflation risks cited. CBA’s stock traded between A$153.02 and A$156.20 during the session. Investors remain focused on margin pressures and regulatory changes affecting the bank’s outlook.
12 December 2025
Australian Stock Market Today (Dec 12, 2025): ASX 200 Surges on Miners and Banks as Gold Jumps — Latest News, Key Movers and 2026 Forecasts

Australian Stock Market Today (Dec 12, 2025): ASX 200 Surges on Miners and Banks as Gold Jumps — Latest News, Key Movers and 2026 Forecasts

The ASX 200 jumped 1.1% to around 8,685 by midday in Sydney on December 12, 2025, its strongest daily gain in weeks, led by miners and banks. Gold surged to about US$4,274/oz overnight, boosting major gold stocks. Financials rebounded after recent lows. About 82% of ASX 200 stocks traded higher.
ASX Top Gainers Today (12 December 2025): Rhythm Biosciences surges, while gold, uranium and “value rotation” lift Australia’s sharemarket

ASX Top Gainers Today (12 December 2025): Rhythm Biosciences surges, while gold, uranium and “value rotation” lift Australia’s sharemarket

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.2% in early Friday trade, led by gains in resources and banks. Spot gold hovered near US$4,274/oz and iron ore traded around US$106/t. Small-cap stocks including Rhythm Biosciences and Metal Bank surged over 20%. Large-cap miners dominated the index’s top risers amid strong commodity prices.
12 December 2025
Australia Stock Market Today (December 12, 2025): ASX 200 Jumps 1.19% as Miners, Gold and Banks Power a One-Month High

Australia Stock Market Today (December 12, 2025): ASX 200 Jumps 1.19% as Miners, Gold and Banks Power a One-Month High

The S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.19% to 8,694.10 on December 12, 2025, driven by record gains in Materials and a rebound in Financials. Gold surged nearly 2% overnight, boosting miners like Newmont (+5.2%) and Evolution Mining (+3.7%). Boss Energy led with a 7.2% jump, while Metcash fell 3.1%. Wall Street’s record highs and a rotation into value stocks influenced local sentiment.
Credo Technology Group (CRDO) Stock News Today: Earnings Beat, Insider Sales, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Credo Technology Group (CRDO) Stock News Today: Earnings Beat, Insider Sales, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Credo Technology Group shares surged after reporting Q2 FY2026 revenue of $268 million, up 272% year-over-year, and raising Q3 guidance to $335–$345 million. The stock hit $188.44 on Dec. 2 before dropping to the mid-$150s by Dec. 11 amid heavy volume and insider selling headlines. Market cap stood at $32.5 billion with a P/E above 150. Gross margin guidance for Q3 was lowered to 63.8%–66%.
Merck (MRK) Stock News, Forecasts & Analyst Outlook — What Investors Are Watching on December 12, 2025

Merck (MRK) Stock News, Forecasts & Analyst Outlook — What Investors Are Watching on December 12, 2025

Merck shares closed at $99.01 on December 11, up 1.42% but still trailing some large pharma peers and remaining about 6% below last month’s high. Analyst upgrades and higher price targets from Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and others have boosted sentiment, while the FDA’s new safety review of RSV antibodies, including Merck’s Enflonsia, adds regulatory uncertainty.
12 December 2025
PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) News Today: Elliott Deal, Price Cuts, and 2026 Forecasts as Wall Street Weighs the Turnaround

PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) News Today: Elliott Deal, Price Cuts, and 2026 Forecasts as Wall Street Weighs the Turnaround

PepsiCo confirmed a major operational reset in North America after talks with Elliott Investment Management, which holds a $4 billion stake. The company will cut nearly 20% of U.S. SKUs and plans price reductions on select items. PepsiCo shares last traded around $149. Preliminary 2026 guidance calls for 2% to 4% organic revenue growth.
Citigroup, Inc. Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Citi Shares Hover Near a 52-Week High as Banking Fees Rise, Capital Actions Shift, and Rate-Cut Bets Build

Citigroup, Inc. Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Citi Shares Hover Near a 52-Week High as Banking Fees Rise, Capital Actions Shift, and Rate-Cut Bets Build

Citigroup shares traded near a 52-week high at $111.74 on Dec. 12, 2025, up 59% year-to-date. CFO Mark Mason said fourth-quarter investment banking fees are expected to rise by a “mid-20s” percentage, while markets revenue will likely fall in the low-to-mid single digits. The stock remains above key moving averages, signaling strong momentum but raising volatility risks.
12 December 2025
Royal Caribbean Stock (RCL) Surges on $2B Buyback and $1 Dividend: News, Forecasts and Analyst Views for Dec. 12, 2025

Royal Caribbean Stock (RCL) Surges on $2B Buyback and $1 Dividend: News, Forecasts and Analyst Views for Dec. 12, 2025

Royal Caribbean shares jumped 7% to around $279.70 after the company announced a $2 billion share buyback and a $1.00 quarterly dividend, payable Jan. 14, 2026. The rally followed the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut, which lifted travel stocks broadly. Recent trading saw RCL move between $259.80 and $281.59. Some analysts remain cautious about cruise yield volatility and Caribbean market dynamics.
12 December 2025
Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: News, Forecasts, and What Wall Street Is Watching on Dec. 12, 2025

Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: News, Forecasts, and What Wall Street Is Watching on Dec. 12, 2025

Comcast shares traded around $27.60 on December 12 after announcing Amazon Luna cloud gaming will launch on millions of Xfinity devices in the U.S. The company also declared a $0.33 quarterly dividend, payable February 4, 2026. Analysts maintain a “Hold” consensus with a $35.78 average 12-month price target. A major Versant spinoff and new Xfinity packaging are expected in the coming weeks.
12 December 2025
Lumentum (LITE) Stock News Today: AI Data Center Optics Tailwinds, Analyst Price Targets, and Earnings Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Lumentum (LITE) Stock News Today: AI Data Center Optics Tailwinds, Analyst Price Targets, and Earnings Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Lumentum Holdings shares traded at $372.09, up 1.74% early Dec. 12, as investors reacted to AI data-center demand and updated Wall Street forecasts. IQE announced a multi-year extension of its supply agreement with Lumentum for advanced sensing technologies. Lumentum also disclosed recent appearances at major investor conferences.
Chevron Stock (CVX) Today: Oil Prices, Buyback Outlook, and 2026 Spending Plans in Focus (Dec. 12, 2025)

Chevron Stock (CVX) Today: Oil Prices, Buyback Outlook, and 2026 Spending Plans in Focus (Dec. 12, 2025)

Chevron shares traded at $150.72, down 0.45% as of early Dec. 12. Oil prices rose Friday on U.S.-Venezuela tensions but remained set for a weekly decline. Chevron reported normal operations in Venezuela despite a U.S. tanker seizure, with crude exports to the U.S. rising last month. The company also placed the highest single bid in the latest Gulf of Mexico lease sale.
12 December 2025
Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD): Latest News, Deal Updates, and Forecasts — Dec. 12, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD): Latest News, Deal Updates, and Forecasts — Dec. 12, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery shares traded at $29.49 on December 12, 2025, amid competing takeover offers. Paramount Skydance has launched a $30-per-share all-cash hostile tender for the company, while Netflix has agreed to buy WBD’s Streaming & Studios assets for $27.75 per share in cash and stock. WBD’s price reflects market uncertainty over which deal, if any, will close.
Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Today: Price, Dividend, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch on Dec. 12, 2025

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Today: Price, Dividend, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch on Dec. 12, 2025

Booking Holdings Inc. traded near $5,279.68 early Dec. 12, roughly flat after ranging between $5,241.64 and $5,359.48. The stock sits about 9.6% below its 52-week high and 29% above its low. BKNG rose 1.57% on Dec. 10, with trading volume above recent averages. Third-quarter results showed gross bookings up 14% to $49.7 billion and adjusted profit beating analyst estimates.
12 December 2025
Danaher Stock After Hours (Dec. 11, 2025): DHR Holds a Breakout Level—What to Watch Before the Market Opens Friday

Danaher Stock After Hours (Dec. 11, 2025): DHR Holds a Breakout Level—What to Watch Before the Market Opens Friday

Danaher closed Thursday at $232.37, up 0.85%, and edged to $232.99 in after-hours trading. The stock finished just above a key technical buy point near $232.34. Analyst targets remain in the mid-$250s after bullish commentary earlier in the week. No major company news or macro events are expected before Friday’s open.

Stock Market Today

  • NuScale Power (SMR) Shares Surge 13.5% on New Contract, Market Optimism
    June 22, 2026, 3:38 AM EDT. NuScale Power Corporation (SMR) shares jumped 13.5% to $11.74 after announcing a new contract with Paragon to finalize its Highly Integrated Protection System (HIPS) design. The contract underscores progress in NuScale's commercialization of small modular reactor technology amid positive investor sentiment for nuclear power, driven by rising electricity demand from AI data centers and the need for carbon-free baseload power. Despite expected quarterly losses of $0.13 per share and declining revenues, unchanged earnings estimates suggest limited momentum without upward revisions. NuScale holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). The move contrasts with a 0.5% loss over four weeks, highlighting potential strength if momentum continues.

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Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) Slides 10% as Nasdaq-100 Exit Nears

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) Slides 10% as Nasdaq-100 Exit Nears

22 June 2026
Cognizant shares plunged 10.49% to $43.70, erasing $2.4 billion in equity value—more than its $2 billion 2026 buyback target—after Accenture’s narrowed growth outlook, a Berenberg downgrade, and looming Nasdaq-100 removal, even as S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallied; investors now eye Q2 guidance as the next key test.
Pentagon Could Outpace Tech Giants on Small Nuclear Projects

Pentagon Could Outpace Tech Giants on Small Nuclear Projects

22 June 2026
Valar Atomics’ Ward 250 became the first DOE-authorized advanced reactor built outside a national lab to achieve criticality, signaling a shift as U.S. defense demand accelerates small nuclear deployment, with the Army allocating over $2 billion for microreactors—moving the sector from policy to production and raising near-term demand expectations.
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