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PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) News Today: Elliott Deal, Price Cuts, and the 2026 Forecast Wall Street Is Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) News Today: Elliott Deal, Price Cuts, and the 2026 Forecast Wall Street Is Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 12, 2025, as investors digest a fast-moving mix of headlines: an Elliott-backed operating reset, a plan to cut roughly 20% of U.S. SKUs, and a newly detailed preliminary 2026 outlook that puts growth acceleration and margin expansion front and center. PepsiCo+2Financial Times+2 PEP traded around $149.55 on Friday, up modestly on the day, with an intraday range of roughly $148.71 to $150.32. PepsiCo stock price check: where PEP stands on Dec. 12, 2025 On Dec. 12, PepsiCo shares traded near the $149 level—roughly mid-range versus the past year’s
Cleveland-Cliffs Stock (NYSE: CLF) Slides After S&P Downgrade: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Views for December 12, 2025

Cleveland-Cliffs Stock (NYSE: CLF) Slides After S&P Downgrade: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Views for December 12, 2025

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) shares fell on Dec. 12, 2025 after S&P cut its credit rating to B+. Here’s what the downgrade means, what Wall Street forecasts suggest, and the key catalysts investors are watching into 2026. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 12, 2025 , after a credit-rating downgrade helped push the steelmaker’s shares lower—even as the stock remains a major talking point in the US materials sector following a strong 2025 run. By mid-session, CLF stock traded around $12.8, down roughly 4% on the day , with trading ranging from about $12.57 to $13.50
Wealthfront IPO: WLTH Debuts on Nasdaq After $485M Raise, Rings Opening Bell, and Tests Consumer Fintech Appetite

Wealthfront IPO: WLTH Debuts on Nasdaq After $485M Raise, Rings Opening Bell, and Tests Consumer Fintech Appetite

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2025 — Wealthfront, one of the best-known robo-advisers in US consumer finance, is officially entering the public markets today. The Palo Alto-based company priced its initial public offering at $14 per share , raising roughly $485–$486 million and setting up a Nasdaq debut under the ticker WLTH .GlobeNewswire+ 2Reuters+ 2 The listing-day milestone comes with a high-profile moment in Times Square: Wealthfront’s leadership is scheduled to ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell at the MarketSite this morning, marking the fintech’s transition from a private “digital-first” platform into a public company polled quarter by quarter.nasdaq.com The IPO in
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide on Broadcom, Oracle as Investors Brace for Delayed Jobs & CPI Data

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide on Broadcom, Oracle as Investors Brace for Delayed Jobs & CPI Data

Updated: 12:30 p.m. ET (Friday, Dec. 12, 2025) U.S. stocks are pulling back at midday after a record-setting week for major benchmarks, with technology and AI-linked names leading the decline as investors reassess the pace—and profitability—of Big Tech’s massive AI buildout. Around 12:30 p.m. ET, trading action shows a clear split: the Nasdaq-heavy trade is under pressure, while the Dow’s more value-oriented mix has held up better than tech as money rotates across sectors. AP News+1 The backdrop is unusually complex for late December: the Federal Reserve just delivered its third straight quarter-point cut, but markets are now turning to a backlog of economic reports delayed by a
Top Stock Market Losers Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Broadcom, SanDisk, Oracle Slide as the AI Trade Cools at Midday

Top Stock Market Losers Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Broadcom, SanDisk, Oracle Slide as the AI Trade Cools at Midday

As of about 12:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 12, 2025, U.S. markets are pulling back—led by AI-linked tech. Broadcom is tumbling on margin concerns, Oracle is still digesting a capex shock, and several hardware and “AI-adjacent” names are among the day’s biggest losers. NEW YORK — Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 (12:30 p.m. ET update): The U.S. stock market’s late-year rally hit a speed bump Friday as investors rotated out of high-flying AI and AI-adjacent names—again—following a wave of scrutiny over profit margins, capital spending, and just how quickly AI investment translates into durable earnings. Reuters+2Reuters+2 At roughly 12:27 p.m. ET, the Nasdaq-heavy trade was clearly under
Altimmune (ALT) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 12, 2025: What Investors Are Watching Ahead of Pemvidutide Catalysts

Altimmune (ALT) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 12, 2025: What Investors Are Watching Ahead of Pemvidutide Catalysts

Altimmune, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALT) is back on many biotech watchlists as investors weigh two competing forces: a near-term clinical and regulatory catalyst calendar for pemvidutide (the company’s lead asset) and a capital-raising backdrop that can quickly change the stock’s risk/reward profile. On Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 , ALT shares are trading in a volatility-heavy tape where options flow, analyst targets, and impending data readouts are all influencing sentiment. Below is a detailed, publication-ready look at today’s ALT stock action , the latest company and clinical news , Wall Street forecasts , and the key catalysts and risks that matter most
Big Tech Stocks Today Dec. 12, 2025: Broadcom and Oracle Rekindle AI Bubble Jitters as Mega Caps Slide

Big Tech Stocks Today Dec. 12, 2025: Broadcom and Oracle Rekindle AI Bubble Jitters as Mega Caps Slide

As of about 12:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, big tech stocks are under pressure as Broadcom’s margin warning and Oracle’s OpenAI data-center delays reignite “AI bubble” debate, while Nvidia’s China chip demand story and fresh Apple/Google legal headlines shape sentiment. NEW YORK — Big tech is having a rough midday on the U.S. stock market, with investors rotating away from AI-linked hardware and mega-cap growth after a pair of closely watched signals: Broadcom’s earnings beat paired with a margin caution, and Oracle’s stumbles tied to its OpenAI infrastructure push. Those headlines have pushed the tech-heavy complex lower even as the broader market tries to hold onto its recent post‑Fed
Wealthfront IPO Prices at $14, Raises $485 Million as WLTH Debuts on Nasdaq and Rings the Opening Bell

Wealthfront IPO Prices at $14, Raises $485 Million as WLTH Debuts on Nasdaq and Rings the Opening Bell

NEW YORK — Dec. 12, 2025 — Wealthfront, the digital wealth management platform best known for automated investing and high-yield cash products, has officially entered the public markets. The company priced its initial public offering at $14.00 per share, selling 34,615,384 shares—a deal size of about $485 million—and began its first day of trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker WLTH. GlobeNewswire+2Reuters+2 The debut is being closely watched across fintech and wealth management because Wealthfront is positioning itself as a rare, relatively pure-play “robo-advisor” brand stepping into public-market scrutiny at a moment when investors have been selective
Top Stock Gainers Today (Dec. 12, 2025, 12:30 p.m. ET): cbdMD, Canopy Growth, Tilray Lead a Cannabis-Fueled Rally

Top Stock Gainers Today (Dec. 12, 2025, 12:30 p.m. ET): cbdMD, Canopy Growth, Tilray Lead a Cannabis-Fueled Rally

Here are the biggest US stock market gainers at midday on Dec. 12, 2025—plus what’s driving the moves, from cannabis policy headlines to earnings reports and SEC filings. StockAnalysis+2Reuters+2 At 12:30 p.m. ET on Friday, December 12, 2025, the US stock market is showing a familiar split screen: broad indexes are lower, led by weakness in tech and semiconductors, while a handful of headline-driven pockets—especially cannabis-related names and a few earnings movers—are posting outsized gains. On a percentage basis across US-listed stocks, many of the day’s top gainers are small-cap and micro-cap companies, where relatively modest flows (and, at times, trading halts or low liquidity) can translate
Broadcom Earnings: AVGO Forecasts $19.1B Revenue as AI Chip Demand Surges—But Margin Concerns Slam the Stock

Broadcom Earnings: AVGO Forecasts $19.1B Revenue as AI Chip Demand Surges—But Margin Concerns Slam the Stock

Broadcom beat Q4 estimates, lifted its dividend, and guided Q1 revenue to $19.1B as AI chip sales accelerate—yet investors sold off on margin and AI payback concerns. Dec. 12, 2025 — Broadcom’s latest earnings were supposed to be a clear win for the AI ​​infrastructure trade: record quarterly revenue, a stronger-than-expected outlook, and a fast-growing pipeline of custom AI chips and networking gear powering hyperscale data centers. Instead, the company’s shares fell sharply on Friday as Wall Street fixed on one uncomfortable detail— profitability may be getting squeezed as AI becomes a bigger piece of the business .Reuters+ 2Investopedia+ 2
Wheaton Precious Metals WPM Stock Surges to Fresh Highs on the Silver Rally: Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Watch on December 12, 2025

Wheaton Precious Metals WPM Stock Surges to Fresh Highs on the Silver Rally: Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Watch on December 12, 2025

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: WPM; TSX: WPM) is closing out 2025 in the spotlight, as a record-breaking surge in precious metals—especially silver—pushes streaming and royalty names higher. On Friday, December 12, 2025, WPM traded around $117, after touching an intraday high near $120.47—another sign that momentum remains firmly with the sector. Below is a complete, publication-ready rundown of today’s key WPM stock drivers, the latest company developments, and the most current analyst targets and outlooks shaping the narrative heading into 2026. Wheaton Precious Metals stock price today Wheaton Precious Metals traded near $116.96 on December 12, with a $120.47
ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News: 5-for-1 Split Approaches as AI Expansion and Analyst Forecasts Keep Shares in Focus (Dec. 12, 2025)

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News: 5-for-1 Split Approaches as AI Expansion and Analyst Forecasts Keep Shares in Focus (Dec. 12, 2025)

ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) stock is trading near $860 on Dec. 12, 2025 as investors focus on a 5-for-1 stock split next week, AI product momentum, recent M&A moves, and Wall Street price targets. ServiceNow Newsroom SANTA CLARA, Calif. — December 12, 2025 — ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE: NOW) stock is hovering around the $860 level on Friday as markets digest a busy stretch of corporate updates: a shareholder-approved 5-for-1 stock split set to take effect next week, new AI-oriented product rollouts, and continued investor debate over valuation versus growth. ServiceNow Newsroom While a stock split doesn’t change ServiceNow’s underlying business, it

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

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:31 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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