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Core Scientific Stock (NASDAQ: CORZ) Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: CoreWeave Data Center Delay, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Core Scientific Stock (NASDAQ: CORZ) Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: CoreWeave Data Center Delay, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Core Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ: CORZ) stock slid sharply on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as investors digested fresh reporting tied to the company’s fast-growing AI data center business—plus a broader wobble in “AI infrastructure” sentiment that’s been hitting anything connected to big-ticket compute buildouts. Shares of Core Scientific fell about 6.2% intraday to roughly $14.34, according to MarketBeat, with trading volume notably below the stock’s average daily pace—one of those days where the market isn’t just repricing, it’s rethinking. MarketBeat Below is what’s driving the move, what the latest forecasts and analyst price targets suggest, and the key milestones that could
IonQ Stock Jumps on Jefferies “Buy” Call: Today’s IonQ News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for IONQ Shares (Dec. 16, 2025)

IonQ Stock Jumps on Jefferies “Buy” Call: Today’s IonQ News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for IONQ Shares (Dec. 16, 2025)

IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) is back in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after a sharp rebound in IonQ stock followed a wave of analyst initiations and headline-driven volatility across the quantum-computing sector. Shares were trading around $48.80 as of 20:06 UTC, up roughly 6% on the session after opening near $47.40 and swinging between roughly $45.65 and $49.46 intraday. The immediate spark: Jefferies initiated coverage of IonQ with a “Buy” rating and a $100 price target, a bullish call that helped reverse the tone after a Monday selloff tied to insider-trading headlines and renewed attention on global competition
Crescent Energy Company Stock (CRGY) Slides on Dec. 16 After Vital Energy Deal Closes — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Crescent Energy Company Stock (CRGY) Slides on Dec. 16 After Vital Energy Deal Closes — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Crescent Energy Company stock (NYSE: CRGY) fell sharply in Tuesday’s session, December 16, 2025, as investors digested a major milestone: the company’s all-stock acquisition of Vital Energy has officially closed. By late trading, CRGY was around $8.30, down about 7% on the day, after trading between roughly $8.28 and $8.96 with elevated volume. The move comes even as new and renewed Wall Street commentary turned more constructive, with Evercore ISI resuming coverage at “Outperform” and setting a $13 price target, implying substantial upside from current levels. MarketBeat Below is a detailed breakdown of the most current, publishable developments shaping Crescent
Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) on December 16, 2025: Dividend Date, AI Rotation Shock, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts

Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) on December 16, 2025: Dividend Date, AI Rotation Shock, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts

Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) is back in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as investors weigh a mix of near-term volatility, an important dividend timing milestone, and a longer-term growth story tied to data centers, defense, and high-speed interconnect demand. After a sharp sector pullback late last week, Amphenol stock is trading around the $129 level in afternoon U.S. trading on Dec. 16, reflecting a market that is simultaneously impressed by the company’s growth and cautious about valuation across “AI-adjacent” hardware and electronics names. StockAnalysis+2MarketBeat+2 Below is a full, up-to-date rundown of the news, forecasts, and market analysis available
American Express Stock (AXP) Today: CEO Warns on Surcharges, Credit Metrics Update, and Morgan Stanley Lifts Target to $370 (Dec. 16, 2025)

American Express Stock (AXP) Today: CEO Warns on Surcharges, Credit Metrics Update, and Morgan Stanley Lifts Target to $370 (Dec. 16, 2025)

American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) is trading near recent highs as investors weigh a fresh analyst update, a new credit performance snapshot, and a fast-evolving debate over how merchants may charge customers for premium credit cards. As of 19:52 UTC on Dec. 16, 2025, AXP stock was at about $380.10, down roughly 0.65% on the day, after trading between $378.88 and $384.53. Below is what’s driving the conversation around American Express stock right now—plus the latest forecasts, price targets, and the key catalysts investors are watching into early 2026. What’s moving American Express stock on Dec. 16, 2025 1) CEO
CrowdStrike Stock (CRWD) News Today: Falcon AIDR Launch, Latest Price Moves, and Analyst Forecasts for 2026 (Dec. 16, 2025)

CrowdStrike Stock (CRWD) News Today: Falcon AIDR Launch, Latest Price Moves, and Analyst Forecasts for 2026 (Dec. 16, 2025)

AUSTIN / NEW YORK — December 16, 2025 — CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) is back in focus today as investors weigh two competing narratives: accelerating demand for AI-era cybersecurity and a stock valuation that leaves little room for disappointment. After a sharp pullback to start the week, CrowdStrike stock is attempting to steady on Tuesday—while fresh product news around AI security keeps the company in the headlines and Wall Street targets remain clustered above current levels. CrowdStrike stock price today: what’s happening on Dec. 16, 2025 CrowdStrike shares traded around the $487 area on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, after
Boston Scientific (BSX) Stock News on Dec. 16, 2025: Price Action, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Boston Scientific (BSX) Stock News on Dec. 16, 2025: Price Action, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) is back in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as the stock trades in the low-$90s—well below its September highs—while Wall Street’s broader view remains notably upbeat on the medical-device leader’s growth outlook. As of the latest available market data, BSX traded around $92.23 on Dec. 16, with an intraday range of roughly $90.44 to $92.77. That places the stock about 16% below its 52‑week high of $109.50 and roughly 7% above its 52‑week low of $85.98, highlighting how sharply sentiment has cooled since the late-summer peak even as fundamentals have stayed resilient. MarketBeat
IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM) Today: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum, Quantum Roadmap, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 16, 2025

IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM) Today: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum, Quantum Roadmap, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 16, 2025

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) is back in focus on December 16, 2025 (16.12.2025) as investors weigh a near-term pullback in the shares against a busy pipeline of AI-driven initiatives—most notably IBM’s planned $11 billion acquisition of Confluent and a broader push to position IBM as the enterprise “stack” for hybrid cloud + data + AI agents. IBM Newsroom While the day’s trading action is modestly negative, the underlying debate is bigger: Is IBM’s transformation into a software- and platform-led AI infrastructure company durable enough to justify its premium—and can the company execute another large integration without diluting returns?
Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) Stock Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: What Investors Are Weighing After 2026 Guidance, Saudi Rig Reactivations, and a CEO Transition

Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) Stock Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: What Investors Are Weighing After 2026 Guidance, Saudi Rig Reactivations, and a CEO Transition

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) — often branded simply as “H&P” — is back in the spotlight on December 16, 2025, as its stock trades sharply lower while investors recalibrate around three overlapping storylines: As of the latest available pricing on Dec. 16, 2025, HP stock is at $27.41, down $1.53 (-5.29%) on the day, after trading between $28.84 (high) and $27.06 (low), with roughly 1.13 million shares traded intraday. Below is what today’s move may be telling investors — and what the current forecasts and analyst narratives are emphasizing heading into 2026. What’s happening with Helmerich & Payne
PayPal Holdings, Inc. Stock (PYPL) Rises After U.S. Bank Charter Bid: Today’s News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

PayPal Holdings, Inc. Stock (PYPL) Rises After U.S. Bank Charter Bid: Today’s News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) is in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after the payments giant disclosed a major strategic move: it has submitted applications to create “PayPal Bank,” a proposed Utah-chartered industrial loan company (ILC) designed to expand lending—especially to small businesses—and to introduce interest-bearing savings products backed by FDIC insurance eligibility if regulators approve the plan. PayPal Newsroom+2The Washington Post+2 The bank charter push is landing in a market that’s already been debating PayPal’s longer-term growth story and turnaround trajectory—making today’s development a meaningful new catalyst for PYPL stock into 2026. PayPal stock price today: how
Noble Corporation (NE) Stock Slides on Dec. 16, 2025: Jackup Divestment, Analyst Downgrade, Dividend Yield and Black Sea Drilling Update

Noble Corporation (NE) Stock Slides on Dec. 16, 2025: Jackup Divestment, Analyst Downgrade, Dividend Yield and Black Sea Drilling Update

Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE) is having a rough Tuesday. Shares of the offshore drilling contractor were trading around $27.85 in Tuesday afternoon action (Dec. 16, 2025), down roughly 6% on the day after opening near $29.28 and swinging between about $27.67 and $29.73. StockAnalysis The pullback comes as investors juggle several cross-currents: a notable analyst downgrade tied to delayed ultra-deepwater contracting, Noble’s plan to sell six jackup rigs (a major portfolio reshaping move), a high dividend yield that keeps income-focused buyers interested, and fresh operational news tied to the company’s Globetrotter I drillship mobilization for a Black Sea exploration
Dillard’s (DDS) Stock Today: Special Dividend Fallout, Q3 Results, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Dillard’s (DDS) Stock Today: Special Dividend Fallout, Q3 Results, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) is having one of those “only-in-markets” weeks: the stock recently tagged fresh highs, investors chased a $30 special dividend, and now the share price is digesting both the rally and the dividend mechanics. As of Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, DDS was trading around $645.61, down roughly 4.9% on the day, after opening near $678 and swinging between about $629 and $688. StockAnalysis That pullback follows a dramatic run into mid-December. Multiple market data services show DDS reaching an all-time high around $740–$742 on Dec. 11, 2025. TradingView+1 So what’s actually driving Dillard’s stock right now—and what

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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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