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Stock Market News 16 December 2025

Vedanta Demerger Approved: Mumbai NCLT Clears Split Into Five Listed Companies After Oil Ministry Objections; Shares Jump

Vedanta Demerger Approved: Mumbai NCLT Clears Split Into Five Listed Companies After Oil Ministry Objections; Shares Jump

Mumbai | December 16, 2025 — Vedanta Ltd’s long-awaited demerger plan has crossed its biggest legal hurdle after the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) sanctioned the group’s restructuring scheme on Tuesday, clearing the way for the Anil Agarwal-led metals-to-oil conglomerate to split into five sector-focused, separately listed businesses. mint+2Live Law+2 The decision ends months of uncertainty created by objections from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), which argued the proposed breakup could complicate the government’s ability to recover dues linked to Vedanta’s oil and gas operations and raised questions on hydrocarbon disclosures, liabilities, and
16 December 2025
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iRobot Stock (IRBT) Plunges After Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing: Picea Deal, Nasdaq Delisting Date, and Investor Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

iRobot Stock (IRBT) Plunges After Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing: Picea Deal, Nasdaq Delisting Date, and Investor Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT) — the company that turned “Roomba” into a household verb — is now at the center of a market event investors don’t forget: a pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy process paired with a deal that hands ownership to its lender and key supplier, Shenzhen PICEA Robotics (Picea). The headline is simple, but the implications for iRobot stock are brutal: Nasdaq trading is set to be suspended on December 22, 2025, and the company has warned that common stockholders are expected to receive no recovery if the plan is approved. SEC+1 As of Dec. 16, 2025, IRBT is
16 December 2025
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Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 16, 2025: Why Shares Dropped, What Analysts See Next

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 16, 2025: Why Shares Dropped, What Analysts See Next

Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: APLD) is having one of those “welcome to AI infrastructure” weeks: spectacular upside runs, sudden air pockets, and investors aggressively re-pricing what a capital-intensive data-center builder should be worth in late 2025. On Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, APLD plunged roughly 17.5% in heavy volume, with multiple market commentaries attributing the move to a broader pullback in AI-infrastructure valuations rather than a single, obvious company headline. Trefis+3MarketBeat+3TipRanks+3 But the deeper story—relevant for Dec. 16, 2025 readers—isn’t just “APLD down big.” It’s why this stock is so hypersensitive to sentiment, and how its unusually large backlog of long-term
16 December 2025
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B. Riley Financial (RILY) Stock: Overdue Q2 Filing, Profit Swing, Debt Cut, and Nasdaq Deadlines in Focus on Dec. 16, 2025

B. Riley Financial (RILY) Stock: Overdue Q2 Filing, Profit Swing, Debt Cut, and Nasdaq Deadlines in Focus on Dec. 16, 2025

B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY) is back in the spotlight on December 16, 2025, after the company filed its overdue second-quarter 2025 Form 10‑Q and reported results that showed a sharp swing back to profitability—alongside a sizable reduction in total debt. The update matters for more than just the quarter’s headline numbers: it’s also directly tied to the company’s Nasdaq listing compliance timeline, which has been a central narrative for RILY investors throughout 2025. PR Newswire+2Investor Relations+2 The stock’s reaction reflected that urgency. Multiple market reports described a strong after-hours move following the filing, as traders recalibrated around two
16 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) in Focus: Guggenheim’s Buy Call, AI Cloud Economics, and the Biggest Headlines to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

Amazon Stock (AMZN) in Focus: Guggenheim’s Buy Call, AI Cloud Economics, and the Biggest Headlines to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025 — Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is back at the center of Wall Street’s AI-and-cloud conversation as fresh analyst commentary collides with a fast-moving news cycle around data centers, power constraints, and the economics of building “AI-ready” cloud capacity. The immediate catalyst for renewed attention is a more constructive tone from parts of the sell-side — including Guggenheim initiating coverage with a Buy rating and a $300 price target — alongside a broader debate about whether Amazon’s “AI cloud” strategy is now translating into clearer returns. Finviz+1 At the same time, today’s news flow highlights the environment Amazon
16 December 2025
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Hong Kong Tech Stocks Slide as Hang Seng Tech Hits a Three-Week Low; Alibaba and Tencent Sink on Tax-Rumor Jitters and Global Risk-Off (Dec. 16, 2025)

Hong Kong Tech Stocks Slide as Hang Seng Tech Hits a Three-Week Low; Alibaba and Tencent Sink on Tax-Rumor Jitters and Global Risk-Off (Dec. 16, 2025)

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s technology shares extended their pullback on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, dragging the Hang Seng Tech Index to a fresh multi-week low as investors weighed a mix of global macro unease and a burst of local policy anxiety. Alibaba and Tencent were among the biggest drags, with selling pressure intensifying intraday after a market rumor circulated about “tax recognition” involving high-tech companies—an issue that traders quickly treated as potentially earnings-sensitive despite the lack of official confirmation. TradingView+2Hong Kong Commercial Daily+2 By the close, benchmarks had pared some of their deeper intraday losses, but the day still
16 December 2025
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Luminar Technologies (LAZR) Stock Today: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, $110M Unit Sale, Delisting Risk, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Luminar Technologies (LAZR) Stock Today: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, $110M Unit Sale, Delisting Risk, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Updated: December 16, 2025 — Luminar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAZR), a LiDAR (light detection and ranging) supplier to the automotive industry, is now trading in the shadow of bankruptcy court. The company has initiated voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings, said it plans a court-supervised sale process for its core LiDAR business, and separately reached an agreement to sell its Luminar Semiconductors unit to Quantum Computing Inc. for $110 million in cash—a deal expected to run through a court-approved auction process. Luminar Technologies, Inc.+2Business Wire+2 The market’s reaction has been brutal. LAZR stock collapsed roughly 60% around the Chapter 11 filing news
16 December 2025
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Ford Stock (NYSE: F) Today: $19.5B EV Write-Down, Hybrid Pivot, Recall Headline, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Ford Stock (NYSE: F) Today: $19.5B EV Write-Down, Hybrid Pivot, Recall Headline, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Ford Motor Company stock is in the spotlight on December 16, 2025, as investors digest two very different headline streams: a major strategic reset in electric vehicles (EVs) tied to a $19.5 billion charge, and a new U.S. vehicle recall flagged by regulators. Add in fresh guidance, a new battery-energy-storage push, and a looming earnings date—and you’ve got the kind of day that turns “Ford stock” into a trending search term. Below is what’s driving Ford stock (F) right now, what management is signaling about 2026 and beyond, and how analysts are positioning their Ford stock forecast. Ford stock price
16 December 2025
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Hang Seng Tech Index Hits Lowest Since Nov. 21 as Hong Kong Stocks Slide on China Growth Jitters and Global Tech Rotation

Hang Seng Tech Index Hits Lowest Since Nov. 21 as Hong Kong Stocks Slide on China Growth Jitters and Global Tech Rotation

HONG KONG — December 16, 2025: Hong Kong equities closed lower on Tuesday as a fresh wave of risk-off sentiment swept Asian markets, pushing the Hang Seng Tech Index to its weakest level since late November and reinforcing concerns that Hong Kong-listed Chinese shares could keep lagging mainland peers during a global “tech rotation.” news.rthk.hk+2MarketScreener+2 By the close, the Hang Seng Index fell 393 points (‑1.54%) to 25,235, while the Hang Seng Tech Index slipped 95 points (‑1.74%) to 5,402. Mainland gauges also retreated, with the Shanghai Composite down 1.11% and the CSI 300 down 1.2%. news.rthk.hk The selloff was
16 December 2025
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AMC Robotics Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: AMCI): Latest News, Price Action, and Forecast Outlook on Dec. 16, 2025

AMC Robotics Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: AMCI): Latest News, Price Action, and Forecast Outlook on Dec. 16, 2025

December 16, 2025 — AMC Robotics Corporation stock (NASDAQ: AMCI) has become one of the market’s loudest tickers this week, after a dramatic surge and extreme intraday swings following its recent transition into a newly listed public company. As of the latest consolidated pricing available early Dec. 16 (UTC), AMCI last traded around $7.27, after opening near $3.62 and swinging between roughly $3.44 and $14.23 on heavy turnover (about 103.8 million shares). That move implies an eye-watering ~170% gain versus the prior close, depending on the data feed and timestamp. Below is what’s driving the headlines, what today’s coverage is
16 December 2025
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ServiceNow (NOW) Stock: Armis Deal Rumors Trigger Sharp Selloff as Analysts Split Ahead of 5-for-1 Stock Split

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock: Armis Deal Rumors Trigger Sharp Selloff as Analysts Split Ahead of 5-for-1 Stock Split

Dec. 16, 2025 — ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE: NOW) is having a very “2025 tech stock” moment: big strategic ambition, big market reaction, and Wall Street arguing in public. Shares of the enterprise workflow software leader closed at about $765.20 after sliding roughly 11.5% in the latest session, one of the stock’s steepest single-day drops in months. StockAnalysis+1 The immediate catalyst isn’t earnings. It’s M&A speculation: a report that ServiceNow is in advanced talks to buy cybersecurity firm Armis in a deal that could be valued at up to $7 billion—potentially ServiceNow’s biggest acquisition to date. Reuters+1 At the same time,
16 December 2025
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Shell PLC Stock (SHEL) News and Forecast: BP Takeover Talk, Buybacks, and the Key Catalysts Into 2026 (Dec. 16, 2025)

Shell PLC Stock (SHEL) News and Forecast: BP Takeover Talk, Buybacks, and the Key Catalysts Into 2026 (Dec. 16, 2025)

Dec. 16, 2025 — Shell plc (LSE: SHEL | NYSE: SHEL) is drawing fresh attention from investors today after a cluster of deal-related headlines and governance developments landed just as the energy major continues aggressive capital returns and prepares for its next earnings report. In U.S. trading early Tuesday, Shell’s ADR was around $72 per share. In London, Shell shares were around 2,706p at the close on Dec. 16, according to market data providers. Hargreaves Lansdown Below is what’s moving Shell stock, what analysts are forecasting, and what the market is likely to focus on as Shell heads toward its
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Stock Market Today

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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