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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Today: Analysts See 30%+ Upside as Valuation Resets and AI Spending Takes Center Stage (Dec. 16, 2025)

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Today: Analysts See 30%+ Upside as Valuation Resets and AI Spending Takes Center Stage (Dec. 16, 2025)

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) is trading around $473 on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after a volatile stretch for mega-cap tech as investors weigh (1) shifting expectations for U.S. interest rates, (2) the pace and payoff of Big Tech’s AI infrastructure buildout, and (3) signs that some once-stretched valuations are easing. As of Dec. 16, MSFT is around $473.47 with a previous close of $474.82, and a 52-week range of $344.79 to $555.45, according to Investing.com market data. Investing.com A separate estimate places Microsoft’s market capitalization near $3.53 trillion as of today. StockAnalysis What’s notable about today’s Microsoft story isn’t just
Apple Stock (AAPL) Today: EU App Store Pressure, iPhone 17 Demand, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026 (December 16, 2025)

Apple Stock (AAPL) Today: EU App Store Pressure, iPhone 17 Demand, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026 (December 16, 2025)

Apple Inc. stock (NASDAQ: AAPL) is pulling back on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, even as the iPhone maker remains one of the most closely watched “megacap” names in global markets. AAPL was recently trading around $274.11, down about 1.5% over the past 24 hours, leaving the stock below its early-December record levels but still firmly in focus for 2026 catalysts. TradingView Below is a full, publication-ready roundup of the key Apple stock news, forecasts, and analysis points investors are digesting today—from fresh EU regulatory pressure on App Store fees to smartphone component-cost forecasts and the latest range of analyst price
Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Slides on AI Margin Fears: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Slides on AI Margin Fears: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

December 16, 2025 — Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is under heavy pressure this week as investors digest a sharp post-earnings selloff and re-price what “AI-at-any-cost” growth could mean for profitability in 2026. Shares were trading around $339.81, down about 5.6% versus the prior close in early U.S. trading on Tuesday, following a steep multi-session decline. investopedia.com The pullback comes despite Broadcom posting record revenue, raising its dividend, and guiding to strong next-quarter sales driven by custom AI accelerators and networking. The key tension moving the stock now is simple: Wall Street loves Broadcom’s AI growth—until it starts to dilute margins.
NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Holds Near $176 as Open-Source AI Push, China H200 Exports, and Wall Street Forecasts Shape the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Holds Near $176 as Open-Source AI Push, China H200 Exports, and Wall Street Forecasts Shape the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is trading in a familiar spot for late 2025: right at the intersection of blockbuster AI demand, tightening geopolitics, and rising investor anxiety about whether the next phase of the AI boom looks like a “new industrial cycle” or an overheated bubble. On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Nvidia shares hovered near $176 after a volatile stretch that has forced investors to balance two stories that can both be true at once: Nvidia remains the center of gravity for AI infrastructure spending, but the market is now scrutinizing every sign of competition, policy risk, and supply-chain friction.
Tesla Stock (TSLA) Near Record High as Robotaxi “No-Occupant” Testing Ignites Fresh Bull Case Forecasts

Tesla Stock (TSLA) Near Record High as Robotaxi “No-Occupant” Testing Ignites Fresh Bull Case Forecasts

December 16, 2025 — Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is back in the spotlight after a burst of autonomy-related headlines helped push the stock to the edge of record territory, reviving the long-running debate over whether investors are valuing Tesla primarily as an automaker — or as an AI-and-robotics platform. Shares finished Monday, December 15, at $475.31, after trading between roughly $467.66 and $481.77 on heavy volume. Yahoo Finance That close leaves TSLA within striking distance of its prior record markers, with market attention now centered on one question: how quickly Tesla can turn robotaxi testing into scalable, revenue-generating operations. Barron’s+1
Snap Inc. Stock (SNAP) Today: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

Snap Inc. Stock (SNAP) Today: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) is heading into mid-December with investors weighing a familiar mix: improving monetization and product momentum on one hand, and regulatory pressure plus uneven advertising performance on the other. Shares were around $7.26 after Monday’s close, with early premarket indications near $7.24 in extended trading. MarketBeat+1 That price level also highlights why the stock remains a magnet for debate: Snap is still well below its 52‑week high (reported at $13.28 earlier this year), underscoring how sensitive the name remains to shifts in ad demand, platform policy, and user-growth expectations. MarketWatch+1 What’s driving attention on Dec. 16: product
Oracle Stock (ORCL) Slides as AI Spending, Debt and $248B Lease Commitments Dominate the Conversation (Dec. 16, 2025)

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Slides as AI Spending, Debt and $248B Lease Commitments Dominate the Conversation (Dec. 16, 2025)

Oracle Corporation stock (NYSE: ORCL) is still getting pressure-tested on December 16, 2025—less on whether AI demand exists (it clearly does), and more on whether Oracle’s balance sheet and cash flow can comfortably carry the cost of becoming a true AI-cloud heavyweight. Early Tuesday trading had Oracle shares hovering around $185, extending a sharp post-earnings selloff that has kept both equity investors and credit markets on edge. marketwatch.com The day’s coverage and analyst notes are unusually aligned around one theme: Oracle’s “build now, monetize later” AI infrastructure strategy is colliding with the market’s growing intolerance for open-ended capital spending. marketwatch.com+1
MARA Stock (MARA Holdings) Slides With Bitcoin as MSCI Index Review Looms: Today’s News, Forecasts, and What Analysts Are Watching (Dec. 16, 2025)

MARA Stock (MARA Holdings) Slides With Bitcoin as MSCI Index Review Looms: Today’s News, Forecasts, and What Analysts Are Watching (Dec. 16, 2025)

Dec. 16, 2025 — Shares of MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) are in focus this morning after a sharp crypto-led pullback across “Bitcoin beta” equities. MARA closed Monday at $10.70, down 7.12%, after trading as low as $10.58 on heavy volume—an outsized move even by crypto-miner standards. StockAnalysis The immediate driver has been the underlying asset: Bitcoin slid below $86,000 during Monday’s selloff, dragging miners, exchanges, and other crypto-exposed names lower. Investing.com But the bigger storyline for MARA investors right now is not just price action—it’s the growing debate over how index providers should treat companies with large digital-asset balances,
CleanSpark Stock (CLSK) Slides With Bitcoin: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 16, 2025)

CleanSpark Stock (CLSK) Slides With Bitcoin: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 16, 2025)

CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLSK) is having one of those “welcome to crypto equities” weeks: the stock is getting hit hard as Bitcoin pulls back and risk appetite cools. As of the latest quote on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, CLSK traded around $11.92, down roughly 15% from the prior close. Bitcoin itself is also lower—trading around $87,157, down about 2.5% on the day—pressuring the entire publicly traded mining complex. That price action is the headline. But the story underneath it (and the reason CLSK keeps ending up in Google Discover feeds) is bigger: CleanSpark is trying to convince the market it’s
Kellanova Stock (K) Update on Dec. 16, 2025: Mars Deal Closed, Shares Cashed Out at $83.50, and What Investors Watch Next

Kellanova Stock (K) Update on Dec. 16, 2025: Mars Deal Closed, Shares Cashed Out at $83.50, and What Investors Watch Next

As of December 16, 2025, Kellanova stock is no longer a typical “stock story” — because the equity’s public-market chapter has effectively ended. Mars has completed its acquisition of Kellanova, and each eligible share was converted into the right to receive $83.50 in cash, with trading halted and delisting actions underway. SEC+1 That doesn’t mean investor interest disappears overnight. It just shifts: from “Will K stock go up?” to “When do shareholders receive cash, what happens to the ticker and filings, and where does snack-sector exposure go now that Kellanova is private?” Here’s the full, up-to-date picture using the latest
SoFi Stock (SOFI) on Dec. 16, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Drive Shares in 2026

SoFi Stock (SOFI) on Dec. 16, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Drive Shares in 2026

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is heading into mid-December with a familiar mix of excitement and skepticism: strong operating momentum, expanding product ambitions, and a stock that’s cooled off after a blockbuster 2025 run. As of the latest available pricing, SOFI closed at $25.82 after a sharp one-day drop of about 5.4%, with pre-market trading showing only modest additional movement early on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. StockAnalysis+1 That pullback is happening against a busy backdrop of “real” company news (a large equity offering, new consumer products, and expansion moves in investing and crypto) and “market narrative” news (valuation debates, ETF
Applied Digital Corporation Stock (APLD) News Today: Why Shares Are Swinging, Key AI Data Center Catalysts, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Applied Digital Corporation Stock (APLD) News Today: Why Shares Are Swinging, Key AI Data Center Catalysts, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: APLD) is living at the intersection of two forces that investors love—and fear: the AI infrastructure boom and the capital markets that must fund it. On December 16, 2025, APLD stock is in the spotlight after a sharp selloff that underscored how quickly sentiment can flip for data center builders whose story depends on leases, construction timelines, and financing terms. Below is a full, up-to-date round-up of the latest market action, the most relevant company developments, and the key forecasts and analyses circulating as of December 16, 2025. APLD stock today: the latest move investors are

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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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