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Mastercard (MA) Soars 4.5% After the Bell: What Investors Should Know Before the Stock Market Opens on December 12, 2025

Mastercard (MA) Soars 4.5% After the Bell: What Investors Should Know Before the Stock Market Opens on December 12, 2025

December 11, 2025 – New York Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) ended Thursday’s session with a powerful rally and held most of its gains after the bell, as investors digested a wave of fresh news: a massive new share repurchase program, a double‑digit dividend hike, new partnerships in digital wallets and embedded finance, and a steady drumbeat of bullish analyst forecasts. Mastercard Investor Relations+2StockAnalysis+2 With the next trading day just hours away, here’s a detailed look at how Mastercard traded on December 11 and what to watch when markets reopen on Friday, December 12, 2025. Mastercard stock after hours on December
Intuit (INTU) Stock After Hours on December 11, 2025: What Investors Should Know Before the December 12 Market Open

Intuit (INTU) Stock After Hours on December 11, 2025: What Investors Should Know Before the December 12 Market Open

Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) heads into Friday’s session with the wind at its back. The fintech giant’s shares climbed a little over 2% on Thursday, December 11, 2025, closing near the top of the day’s range and then nudging slightly higher in after‑hours trading as investors continued to digest its strong fiscal Q1 2026 results and a fresh wave of analyst and ownership data. StockAnalysis+2Yahoo Finance+2 Below is a concise rundown of how Intuit traded “after the bell” and the key facts to keep in mind before the U.S. stock market opens on Friday, December 12, 2025. 1. How Intuit
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock Hits New High After the Bell on December 11, 2025 – What to Know Before the December 12 Open

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock Hits New High After the Bell on December 11, 2025 – What to Know Before the December 12 Open

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) closed regular trading on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at $210.01, up about 1.7% on the day, marking a fresh 52‑week high before easing slightly in after‑hours trading around $209.25. MarketScreener+1 That move capped a week of bullish Wall Street calls, powerful oncology data out of the ASH 2025 hematology meeting, and renewed focus on the company’s dealmaking and ongoing legal overhangs. Here’s what happened after the bell on December 11 – and what traders and longer‑term investors should watch heading into the December 12, 2025 U.S. market open. How JNJ Traded on December 11, 2025
Applied Materials (AMAT) After Hours on December 11, 2025: AI Boom, China Risks and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Applied Materials (AMAT) After Hours on December 11, 2025: AI Boom, China Risks and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Santa Clara, Calif. — December 11, 2025 Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) is going into Friday’s session as one of Wall Street’s hottest – and most hotly debated – AI infrastructure plays. After a record-setting week that saw the stock touch fresh all‑time highs, AMAT slipped modestly on Thursday but remained within touching distance of its peak, as investors balanced powerful AI tailwinds against export‑control headwinds and increasingly stretched valuations. Below is a full breakdown of how the stock traded after the bell on December 11, 2025, the most important news and forecasts published today, and the key things traders
Ciena (CIEN) Stock Soars After Q4 2025 Earnings: What to Know Before the December 12 Open

Ciena (CIEN) Stock Soars After Q4 2025 Earnings: What to Know Before the December 12 Open

AI-fueled demand, record revenue and raised guidance push Ciena to new highs as investors prepare for Friday’s trading. December 11, 2025 — After the closing bell Ciena Corporation (NYSE: CIEN) is finishing Thursday as one of the most talked‑about tech names on Wall Street. The optical networking and AI‑infrastructure specialist reported record fiscal Q4 and full‑year 2025 results, raised its 2026 outlook, and saw its stock rip higher during and after the session. The move caps a spectacular year: Ciena’s stock is up well over 150% in 2025, powered by surging demand for AI‑ready network capacity. Barron’s+1 Below is what
Rocket Lab Stock Soars, Then Cools After Hours: What RKLB Investors Need to Know Before the December 12, 2025 Open

Rocket Lab Stock Soars, Then Cools After Hours: What RKLB Investors Need to Know Before the December 12, 2025 Open

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) just logged another explosive session on Thursday, December 11, 2025 – and the after‑hours tape is already telling a story about what could come next when markets reopen on Friday, December 12. Below is a deep dive into what moved Rocket Lab today, how the stock traded after the bell, the freshest forecasts and analyses from December 11, and the key catalysts to watch before the opening bell. 1. How Rocket Lab Stock Traded on December 11, 2025 Rocket Lab extended its stunning 2025 run with another double‑digit gain: By the close, Rocket Lab’s market
AppLovin (APP) After Hours on December 11, 2025: Analyst Upgrades, AI Euphoria and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

AppLovin (APP) After Hours on December 11, 2025: Analyst Upgrades, AI Euphoria and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP) has turned into one of 2025’s most-watched AI and advertising technology stocks — and Thursday’s after-hours trading on December 11 kept it firmly in the spotlight ahead of the December 12 U.S. market open. On Thursday, APP closed around $716.98, up about 1.95% on the day, after trading between roughly $696 and $723 on heavy volume of more than 3.5 million shares. Extended-hours data show the stock holding essentially flat to slightly higher, with the last after‑hours quote near $718.66, suggesting consolidation rather than a sharp reversal. Investing.com+1 That close leaves AppLovin only a few percentage
Meta Platforms (META) After Hours on December 11, 2025: AI Pivot, Metaverse Cuts and a $900 Target – What to Watch Before the December 12 Open

Meta Platforms (META) After Hours on December 11, 2025: AI Pivot, Metaverse Cuts and a $900 Target – What to Watch Before the December 12 Open

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) heads into Friday’s U.S. trading session with its share price little changed after the closing bell on Thursday, but with a lot more going on under the surface than the calm quote suggests. Between a high‑profile pivot in artificial intelligence strategy, deep cuts to its metaverse ambitions, fresh price targets from Wall Street and growing regulatory heat, META has become one of the most closely watched names heading into the final stretch of 2025. TechStock²+1 Here’s a detailed look at how the stock traded on Thursday, December 11, 2025, and what investors will want to
Home Depot Stock Rises After Hours on December 11, 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the December 12 Market Open

Home Depot Stock Rises After Hours on December 11, 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the December 12 Market Open

Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE: HD) quietly turned into one of the blue‑chip winners on Thursday as investors rotated out of big tech and into more traditional Dow names. By the closing bell on December 11, 2025, Home Depot stock had climbed 1.8% to $357.46, after trading between roughly $354 and $363 on the day with volume just over 5.8 million shares. Investing.com+1 After the bell, quote services showed only modest after‑hours moves, with HD ticking slightly higher around $357–358. StockAnalysis The move came against a powerful backdrop: the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped about 1.3% (nearly 650 points) to a
Intel Stock (INTC) Slides After the Bell on December 11, 2025: CEO Scrutiny, Lawsuits and EU Fine – What to Know Before the December 12 Open

Intel Stock (INTC) Slides After the Bell on December 11, 2025: CEO Scrutiny, Lawsuits and EU Fine – What to Know Before the December 12 Open

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) just delivered one of its most politically charged and governance‑heavy trading sessions of 2025. The stock sold off sharply on Thursday, December 11, as investors digested fresh investigations into CEO Lip‑Bu Tan’s dealmaking, a high‑profile lawsuit over chips allegedly ending up in Russian missiles, and a new European Union antitrust ruling. Here’s a concise, news‑ready rundown of what happened after the bell — and the key risks and catalysts traders should watch before the U.S. market opens on Friday, December 12, 2025. Intel stock today: sharp drop, modest after‑hours drift Intel shares closed Thursday at $39.51,
CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock After Hours on December 11, 2025: Debt Jitters, Oracle Shock and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock After Hours on December 11, 2025: Debt Jitters, Oracle Shock and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

LIVINGSTON, N.J. — December 11, 2025 CoreWeave, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWV), one of the most closely watched AI‑cloud stocks, closed Thursday’s session lower and then stabilized in after‑hours trading, as investors weighed fresh credit worries, sector‑wide AI jitters triggered by Oracle’s earnings, and a new AI video partnership with Runway. By the closing bell, CoreWeave shares were changing hands around $87.38, down about 0.9% on the day, after trading between roughly $81 and $88.5 on heavy volume. Extended trading quotes show the stock ticking slightly higher in the low $87–88 range, recouping a small portion of the intraday loss. Investing.com+1 Here’s
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 11, 2025 – And What to Watch Before the Dec. 12 Open

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 11, 2025 – And What to Watch Before the Dec. 12 Open

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH) finished Thursday, December 11, 2025 with a strong rebound, putting the stock back on traders’ radar just as Wall Street eyes Friday’s open. The health‑care giant’s shares closed around $336.5, up roughly 2.5% on the day, after trading between about $329 and $339 on volume near 7 million shares. StockAnalysis+1 Extended trading was calm: MarketBeat’s live feed showed UNH near $336.7, up only about 0.05% after hours as of 5:14 p.m. Eastern. MarketBeat Below is a rundown of what moved UnitedHealth stock after the bell on December 11 and the key things investors may want

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

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7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:30 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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