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Vistra Corp (VST) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Cut, “AI Power Trade” Volatility, and the Next Big PJM Catalyst

Vistra Corp (VST) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Cut, “AI Power Trade” Volatility, and the Next Big PJM Catalyst

Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as the stock trades lower after a fresh Wall Street price-target cut, while investors weigh a tug-of-war between near-term sentiment shifts and structural tailwinds tied to U.S. power demand and capacity market pricing. In early trading, Vistra shares opened around the low-$170s and fell into the mid-$160s, as coverage updates and sector-wide positioning pressured the “AI power” complex that has powered many utilities and independent power producers (IPPs) higher over the past year. MarketBeat+1 Below is what’s driving VST today, what analysts are forecasting, and the
Coherent Corp. Stock (COHR) Jumps on Morgan Stanley Price-Target Hike as New SEC Filings Spotlight Bain Share Overhang (Dec. 17, 2025)

Coherent Corp. Stock (COHR) Jumps on Morgan Stanley Price-Target Hike as New SEC Filings Spotlight Bain Share Overhang (Dec. 17, 2025)

Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025, as the stock outperformed in early trading following a fresh Wall Street price-target increase—while a pair of recent SEC filings adds new context for investors watching share supply, sponsor selling, and how the company is now reporting its fastest-growing business lines. SEC+3Nasdaq+3GuruFocus+3 In today’s market chatter, two narratives are colliding: Below is what matters in the latest Coherent stock news, forecasts, and analysis—grounded in what’s been filed and published as of 17.12.2025. What’s happening with COHR stock today Coherent shares were among notable gainers in early Wednesday
General Mills Stock (NYSE: GIS) Jumps After Q2 FY2026 Earnings Beat: Outlook Reaffirmed, Analysts Map the Next Move

General Mills Stock (NYSE: GIS) Jumps After Q2 FY2026 Earnings Beat: Outlook Reaffirmed, Analysts Map the Next Move

General Mills, Inc. stock (NYSE: GIS) was higher on Wednesday, December 17, after the packaged-foods giant delivered a better-than-expected fiscal second quarter and reiterated its full-year outlook—an important signal for investors watching whether the company’s “remarkability” and pricing actions can restore sustainable volume growth without sacrificing too much profitability. Reuters+1 Shares traded around $48.52 during the session, up roughly 3% versus the prior close, after the company posted results that topped many Wall Street estimates even as year-over-year comparisons remained pressured by portfolio reshaping and investment spending. Barron’s What happened to General Mills stock today The day’s catalyst was General
Life360 Stock (NASDAQ: LIF) Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Life360 Stock (NASDAQ: LIF) Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

December 17, 2025 — Shares of Life360, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIF) fell sharply in Wednesday’s session, extending what has become a volatile stretch for the dual-listed family-safety and location services company (also traded in Australia as ASX: 360). GlobeNewswire With investors digesting a mix of recent insider-trading disclosures, shifting analyst views, and Life360’s push deeper into advertising following its announced Nativo acquisition, today’s move is drawing renewed attention to the stock’s near-term risk/reward setup—especially after a strong 2025 run earlier in the year. MarketBeat+2GlobeNewswire+2 Life360 stock price today: LIF drops nearly 9% as volatility returns As of Dec. 17, LIF traded
Nu Holdings (NU) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nubank Shares Dip as Options Traders Turn Cautious and Institutions Reposition

Nu Holdings (NU) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nubank Shares Dip as Options Traders Turn Cautious and Institutions Reposition

December 17, 2025 — Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NU), the parent of Brazilian digital bank Nubank, traded lower Wednesday as investors digested a fresh wave of institutional-position updates and a new read on options-market sentiment—with Wall Street’s broader risk appetite also cooling. Reuters As of this afternoon, NU shares were down roughly 2% in U.S. trading, hovering in the mid-$15 range after opening above $16. StockAnalysis Below is what’s driving today’s conversation around Nu Holdings stock, what analysts are forecasting into 2026, and the catalysts investors are watching next. Nu Holdings stock price check: where NU trades on Dec. 17,
nVent Electric (NVT) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Are Falling, Dividend Boost, and Wall Street Forecasts Heading Into 2026

nVent Electric (NVT) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Are Falling, Dividend Boost, and Wall Street Forecasts Heading Into 2026

nVent Electric plc (NYSE: NVT) is in focus on December 17, 2025, after a sharp move lower in the stock even as the company’s longer-term narrative—electrification, power-grid upgrades, and AI data-center infrastructure—continues to attract bullish analyst commentary and fresh product momentum. As of the latest available market snapshot on December 17, NVT traded at $93.93, down $8.48 (-8.28%) on the day. Below is a detailed, publication-ready breakdown of the current news and analysis dated 17.12.2025, alongside the most relevant forecasts, catalysts, and risks investors are weighing right now. What happened to NVT stock on December 17, 2025? Two widely circulated
IonQ (IONQ) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Joins Jefferies With Fresh Coverage—Latest Headlines, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook

IonQ (IONQ) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Joins Jefferies With Fresh Coverage—Latest Headlines, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook

Updated: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025—this time not because of earnings, but because Wall Street is rapidly building out coverage of the “pure-play” quantum computing names. Wedbush initiated coverage on IonQ today with an Outperform rating and a $60 price target, one day after Jefferies initiated with a Buy and a much higher $100 target. Investing.com+2Investing.com+2 Despite those bullish headlines, IonQ stock is down sharply intraday. As of 19:16 UTC (mid-afternoon in New York), IONQ traded at $46.95, down about 5.48% on the day, after opening above $50
Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) Today: Buyback Boom, Dividend Hike, Africa Expansion—and the Swipe-Fee Legal Risk Investors Are Watching

Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) Today: Buyback Boom, Dividend Hike, Africa Expansion—and the Swipe-Fee Legal Risk Investors Are Watching

December 17, 2025 — Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is closing out mid-December with a familiar mix of strengths and scrutiny: a powerful shareholder-return story (a new $14 billion repurchase authorization and a 14% dividend increase), steady business momentum tied to digital payments, and a renewed legal spotlight on U.S. “swipe fee” economics after major retailers urged a judge to block a proposed Visa/Mastercard settlement. Mastercard Investor Relations+1 In Wednesday’s trade (Dec. 17), MA was holding near the $567–$568 area, modestly higher on the session—resilient amid a broader market pullback driven by macro uncertainty and delayed U.S. data that left investors
Comfort Systems USA (FIX) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025 as S&P 500 Inclusion Nears — Analysts Stay Bullish on Data Center Demand

Comfort Systems USA (FIX) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025 as S&P 500 Inclusion Nears — Analysts Stay Bullish on Data Center Demand

Dec. 17, 2025 — Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: FIX) is pulling back sharply on Wednesday after a standout 2025 run that has turned the commercial HVAC and electrical contractor into one of the market’s most talked-about “picks-and-shovels” plays on AI-era data centers. As of early afternoon in New York (about 2:15 p.m. ET), FIX was trading around $887, down about 8.4% on the day after opening near $969. The move comes amid a broader risk-off tone in U.S. equities, with market coverage pointing to renewed pressure on AI-linked names and mega-cap tech as investors reassess growth expectations. The selloff
Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock News Today: NRC Extends Key Nuclear Licenses, Calpine Deal Nears Closing, and Analysts Refresh Price Targets (Dec. 17, 2025)

Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock News Today: NRC Extends Key Nuclear Licenses, Calpine Deal Nears Closing, and Analysts Refresh Price Targets (Dec. 17, 2025)

Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CEG) stock is in the spotlight on December 17, 2025, as investors weigh two major fundamentals-driven updates—fresh 20-year nuclear license renewals in Illinois and continued progress toward the company’s proposed acquisition of Calpine—against a sharp, risk-off rotation hitting the broader “AI power trade.” Below is a full roundup of the most important Constellation Energy stock news, forecasts, and market analysis driving CEG today. CEG stock price today: a sharp drop despite strong fundamental headlines Constellation Energy shares are volatile on Wednesday. CEG last traded around $334.56, after opening near $368.51 and swinging between an intraday high
Jabil (JBL) Stock Swings After Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised FY2026 Outlook: AI Data Center Demand Takes Center Stage

Jabil (JBL) Stock Swings After Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised FY2026 Outlook: AI Data Center Demand Takes Center Stage

Dec. 17, 2025 — Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) became one of the most-watched industrial tech names on Wednesday after the electronics manufacturing services giant posted a fiscal first-quarter 2026 beat, lifted its full-year outlook, and pointed again to accelerating demand tied to AI-driven data center buildouts. Reuters+1 The early reaction was bullish: Reuters reported the shares were up more than 5.8% in premarket trading following the release. Reuters But trading turned volatile as the session progressed. Market data shows JBL opened sharply higher, touched a fresh intraday high, then gave back much of the move later in the day. Below
Bank of America Stock (BAC) News Today, Dec. 17, 2025: Activist Buzz, Fresh Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Bank of America Stock (BAC) News Today, Dec. 17, 2025: Activist Buzz, Fresh Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) is closing out 2025 near multi-year highs, with investors weighing a mix of upbeat Wall Street forecasts, sector momentum, and a new wave of “what if?” commentary around activism in big banks. On Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, BAC traded around the mid-$50s after opening near $55.20, with the stock fluctuating between roughly $54.50 and $55.56 intraday. markets.businessinsider.com Below is a full, publication-ready roundup of today’s key news, forecasts, and analyses dated 17.12.2025, plus what matters most for BAC holders heading into 2026. Bank of America stock price snapshot on Dec. 17, 2025 BAC’s trading

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:33 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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