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Stock Market 3 December 2025

U.S. stock markets were closed on Friday for Juneteenth, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all posting gains for the holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 7,500.58, up 1.1%, the Nasdaq rose 1.9%, and the Dow edged up 0.1%. The Dow finished at 51,564.70, up 0.71% for the week. Next week, traders are watching Micron’s earnings and inflation data. Micron shares closed Thursday at $1,133.99, up 8.7% for the day and 15.5% for the week, with investors awaiting its fiscal third-quarter results. Rocket Companies gained 9.08% to $14.42, with attention turning to mortgage rates and Fed policy. Nu Holdings closed at $12.71, down 1.5% on Thursday but up 4% for the week, as recent downgrades highlighted credit costs and leadership changes. Fermi rose about 10% to $9.50, with high volume and ongoing focus on Project Matador, though no binding tenant agreement was mentioned. Coeur Mining closed at $17.51, up 1.8% for the week, and is set to join the S&P MidCap 400. Super Micro Computer rose 10.37% to $30.66, but remains about 25% below its June 9 close after financing news. NuScale Power jumped 13.54% to $11.74, but faces development risk with low revenue. Tesla gained 1.04% to $400.49 on Thursday but is down 1.5% for the week, with AI and robotaxi spending in focus. Ford shares dropped 5% for the week amid legal and sales challenges. Exxon Mobil lost 6.3% for the week, closing at $137.81. In Canada, MDA Space rose 4.4% after agreeing to buy Blue Canyon Technologies for $620 million, while Alamos Gold fell 18% after a production warning. Shopify dropped 1.1% in Toronto, and WELL Health slipped 3.7%. Keel gained 5.36% on Nasdaq and 17.19% in Toronto after raising $458 million in convertible notes. Snap declined for a third straight session, ending at $4.66, while Netflix rose for the day but is down 3.7% from last Friday. AT&T posted a fourth straight loss, closing at $22.01, with regulatory issues in California and upcoming FCC deadlines.
Microsoft Stock, AI Bubble Fears and GigaCloud’s GCT Breakout: Fresh AI Market Analysis for December 3, 2025

Microsoft Stock, AI Bubble Fears and GigaCloud’s GCT Breakout: Fresh AI Market Analysis for December 3, 2025

Microsoft shares fell about 2% premarket after reports it cut AI software sales quotas due to slower customer adoption, despite Azure cloud revenue rising roughly 40% year over year. Analysts debate whether Microsoft is in an AI bubble as capital spending hits records. GigaCloud Technology posted record Q3 results and announced a $111 million buyback, sending its shares higher.
Nvidia Stock Today (December 3, 2025): Alphabet’s AI Chip Challenge, Synopsys Deal and Wall Street’s Next Move for NVDA

Nvidia Stock Today (December 3, 2025): Alphabet’s AI Chip Challenge, Synopsys Deal and Wall Street’s Next Move for NVDA

Nvidia shares traded near $181.5 Wednesday afternoon, up less than 1% after a volatile November drop. The company’s market cap stands at about $4.4 trillion, with trailing 12-month revenue of $187 billion and net income of $99 billion. CFO Colette Kress said Nvidia’s $100 billion OpenAI deal is not finalized and not included in its $500 billion GPU bookings.
National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA) Stock Soars After Q4 2025 Earnings Beat and Dividend Hike – What It Means for 2026

National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA) Stock Soars After Q4 2025 Earnings Beat and Dividend Hike – What It Means for 2026

National Bank of Canada reported Q4 adjusted net income up 25% to C$1.16 billion, with adjusted EPS of C$2.82 beating estimates. The bank raised its quarterly dividend to C$1.24 and closed at C$171.12, near record highs. Full-year results reflect the completed Canadian Western Bank acquisition and a new deal for Laurentian Bank portfolios. Analysts remain split between “Buy” and “Hold” as valuation nears targets.
Polyrizon Ltd (PLRZ) Stock Soars on Nasal Spray Milestone: Latest News, AI Forecasts and Risk Outlook – December 3, 2025

Polyrizon Ltd (PLRZ) Stock Soars on Nasal Spray Milestone: Latest News, AI Forecasts and Risk Outlook – December 3, 2025

Polyrizon Ltd shares surged 130% on December 2 after announcing a manufacturing upscaling milestone for its PL‑14 nasal allergy blocker. The stock closed at $7.33, up from $3.16, with trading volume near 150 million shares. The Israeli biotech, which has no approved products or revenue, now trades around $6 pre-market. Polyrizon develops intranasal hydrogel sprays and remains in the pre-commercial stage.
Amazon Stock (AMZN) on December 3, 2025: AI Chips, Ultrafast Delivery and a Wall Street “Strong Buy”

Amazon Stock (AMZN) on December 3, 2025: AI Chips, Ultrafast Delivery and a Wall Street “Strong Buy”

Amazon closed at $234.42 on December 2, 2025, with a market cap of $2.51 trillion and a trailing P/E of 33. AWS revenue climbed 20% year over year in Q3 to $33 billion. Shares are up about 6–7% in 2025, lagging other “Magnificent Seven” stocks despite new AI launches and analyst upgrades. Services now account for 60% of Amazon’s revenue.
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Stock Soars to New Highs After Q3 Beat and Holiday Guidance Hike – What Comes Next for Investors

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Stock Soars to New Highs After Q3 Beat and Holiday Guidance Hike – What Comes Next for Investors

American Eagle Outfitters stock jumped about 13% to over $23 in early trading Wednesday after reporting record Q3 revenue of $1.36 billion and raising its holiday outlook. Shares have more than doubled from lows earlier this year. The company cited strong Aerie sales and celebrity-driven marketing. Wall Street price targets remain below the new trading range, with some analysts cautious on further gains.
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CIBC (CM) Stock Near Year Highs Ahead of Q4 2025 Earnings – Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Dividend Outlook

CIBC (CM) Stock Near Year Highs Ahead of Q4 2025 Earnings – Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Dividend Outlook

CIBC shares closed at C$119.50 in Toronto and US$86.59 in New York on December 2, both near 52-week highs ahead of Thursday’s Q4 earnings report. The stock has gained about 33% year-to-date in Toronto and 30% in New York. Recent P/E ratios range from 11.5x to 14.6x, with sector peers averaging 12.9x forward earnings. Results are due before markets open December 4.
TC Energy (TRP) Stock on December 3, 2025: Latest News, Dividend Yield and 2028 Growth Forecast

TC Energy (TRP) Stock on December 3, 2025: Latest News, Dividend Yield and 2028 Growth Forecast

TC Energy shares closed at $53.80 on the NYSE and C$75.24 on the TSX on December 2, 2025, with a market cap of $53.78 billion. Q3 2025 results showed comparable earnings of C$0.8 billion, or C$0.77 per share, down from C$0.86 a year earlier, while comparable EBITDA rose about 10% to C$2.7 billion. Analyst sentiment remains stable, with technical research calling the stock a “hold/accumulate” candidate.
Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock on December 3, 2025: Walmart Deal, Q4 Earnings Preview and 2026 Outlook

Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock on December 3, 2025: Walmart Deal, Q4 Earnings Preview and 2026 Outlook

Bank of Montreal closed near US$126 on the NYSE with a market cap close to US$90 billion and a 3.7% dividend yield. The bank announced a new partnership with Walmart Canada and launched payment APIs for North American businesses. Shares have returned over 30% in the past year. Investors await the Q4 2025 earnings report this week.
Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock on December 3, 2025: $1 Billion Bond Deal, Asia Pivot and 2026 Forecasts Explained

Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock on December 3, 2025: $1 Billion Bond Deal, Asia Pivot and 2026 Forecasts Explained

Manulife Financial priced a US$1 billion public offering of 4.986% senior notes due 2035 on December 2, aiming to use proceeds for general corporate purposes. Shares closed near 52-week highs on both the TSX and NYSE following strong earnings and a dividend increase. The company also announced a new 50:50 life insurance joint venture in India with Mahindra & Mahindra.
Royal Bank of Canada (RY, RY.TO) Stock: Q4 2025 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and 2026 Outlook

Royal Bank of Canada (RY, RY.TO) Stock: Q4 2025 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and 2026 Outlook

Royal Bank of Canada reported record fiscal 2025 results, with Q4 net income rising 29% to C$5.43 billion and adjusted EPS of C$3.85, beating expectations. Shares closed near all-time highs at about C$216 in Toronto. Capital markets and wealth management divisions drove gains, while provisions for credit losses rose to just over C$1 billion. RBC raised its dividend and lifted its 2026 profitability target.
Suncor Energy (SU) Stock: Dividend Hike, Q3 2025 Beat and Analyst Outlook as of December 3, 2025

Suncor Energy (SU) Stock: Dividend Hike, Q3 2025 Beat and Analyst Outlook as of December 3, 2025

Suncor Energy shares traded near US$44 on December 3, 2025, down about 2% intraday but close to a 52-week high. The stock went ex-dividend for an increased C$0.60 quarterly payout, following record Q3 production and earnings that led to raised 2025 guidance. Analysts raised price targets, with consensus in the C$65–66 range. Suncor’s market cap stands near US$53 billion.
POET Technologies (NASDAQ: POET) Stock on December 3, 2025: Cash-Rich AI Optics Play Faces Sharp Volatility After Q3 Earnings

POET Technologies (NASDAQ: POET) Stock on December 3, 2025: Cash-Rich AI Optics Play Faces Sharp Volatility After Q3 Earnings

POET Technologies traded near $4.68 midday December 3, 2025, up about 1–2%, valuing the company at roughly $600 million. The stock has swung between $3.09 and $9.41 over the past year and is down about 24% in 2025 after a 540% surge in 2024. Q3 revenue reached $298,434, with a net loss of $9.4 million. Cash flow from operations was negative $2.8 million for the quarter.
Powell Max Limited (PMAX) Soars After Ownership Shake‑Up – Stock Forecast & Analysis for December 3, 2025

Powell Max Limited (PMAX) Soars After Ownership Shake‑Up – Stock Forecast & Analysis for December 3, 2025

Powell Max Limited (PMAX) surged as much as 70% in U.S. pre-market trading on December 3, 2025, after a Form 6-K filing revealed a change in its controlling shareholder, Bliss On Limited. The stock traded in the mid-$3 range on nearly 2 million shares, up from Tuesday’s $2.25–$2.27 close. PMAX remains down over 90% from its 52-week high despite the spike.
Solar Storm Today, December 3, 2025: G2 Geomagnetic Watch and Northern Lights Forecast for the US and Canada

Solar Storm Today, December 3, 2025: G2 Geomagnetic Watch and Northern Lights Forecast for the US and Canada

A coronal mass ejection from an X1.9-class solar flare is expected to hit Earth late December 3, prompting NOAA to issue a G2 geomagnetic storm watch. The event could make the northern lights visible across large parts of the U.S. and Canada. Multiple forecasts agree on likely G2 activity, with a small chance of brief G3 storming if conditions align. The flare erupted from sunspot region 4299 early December 1.
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