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SMX (Security Matters) Stock Explodes in 2025: $111.5M Deal, Gold Bet and High‑Risk Forecasts Explained

SMX (Security Matters) Stock Explodes in 2025: $111.5M Deal, Gold Bet and High‑Risk Forecasts Explained

SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company (Nasdaq: SMX) has gone from one of 2025’s worst‑performing microcaps to one of the market’s most explosive movers – all within a few weeks. On 4 December 2025, SMX stock closed around $140 per share, up roughly 140% in a single session, with an intraday range from about $59 to $168 and roughly 6.3 million shares traded. Over the last two weeks, the share price has climbed more than 2,600%, yet the stock is still down around 99% over the past year when adjusted for splits. Stock Invest+2StockAnalysis+2 At the same time, SMX has
5 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Wall Street Ends Mixed Near Record Highs as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Build

US Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Wall Street Ends Mixed Near Record Highs as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Build

The US stock market closed Thursday in quietly positive fashion, with major indexes hovering near record highs while investors leaned into hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut next week and digested a fresh batch of labor data and earnings. At the closing bell on December 4, 2025: Under the surface, small‑cap stocks stole the show: the Russell 2000 climbed 0.8% to a record 2,531, helped by growing conviction that borrowing costs are about to fall. Kiplinger+1 Key takeaways from today’s US stock market session How Wall Street closed today By the close of trading: Breadth was modestly positive: advancing
4 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Opening Preview, 5 December 2025: FTSE 100, BoE Cut Bets, Construction Slump and US Data in Focus

UK Stock Market Opening Preview, 5 December 2025: FTSE 100, BoE Cut Bets, Construction Slump and US Data in Focus

London, Friday 5 December 2025 – pre‑open UK equities head into the final trading day of the week with the FTSE 100 hovering just below record territory, but sentiment is split between weak domestic data, growing expectations of Bank of England rate cuts, and a heavy US data calendar later today. Here’s what traders need to know before the London Stock Exchange opens. 1. Where the FTSE 100 stands after Thursday’s close The FTSE 100 finished Thursday around 9,711 points, up roughly 0.2%, while the more domestically focused FTSE 250 gained about 0.3%, extending a cautious grind higher that has characterised the start
4 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today: What to Know Before the Nikkei 225 Opens on December 5, 2025

Tokyo Stock Market Today: What to Know Before the Nikkei 225 Opens on December 5, 2025

Tokyo heads into Friday’s session with the Nikkei 225 sitting just above the 51,000 mark after a powerful AI-fuelled rally, while traders weigh a possible Bank of Japan rate hike, a stubbornly weak yen around ¥155 per dollar and fresh consumer‑spending data.Reuters+3indexes.nikkei.co.jp+3BusinessToday+3 Below is your full pre‑open briefing for the Tokyo stock market on Friday, December 5, 2025. 1. Global backdrop: calm on Wall Street, risk appetite still intact Overnight, U.S. equities stayed in “cruise control” mode: The tone remained constructive rather than euphoric: bond yields ticked higher but stayed within recent ranges, and U.S. data did little to dislodge expectations
4 December 2025
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock Today: AI Infrastructure, Quantum Bets and Wall Street Targets – December 4, 2025

Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock Today: AI Infrastructure, Quantum Bets and Wall Street Targets – December 4, 2025

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is closing out 2025 as one of the quieter but more powerful AI infrastructure winners in large‑cap tech. As of the close on December 4, 2025, Cisco shares traded just under $78, near record territory after a roughly 30%+ year‑to‑date gain, with the stock sitting well above its 52‑week low of $52.11 and just below the high around $80.06.StockAnalysis+2Ticker Nerd+2 At the same time, a wave of fresh news, forecasts and analysis published on December 4, 2025 is sharpening the market’s view of what comes next: from new AI infrastructure announcements and OECD research on
4 December 2025
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Rivian Stock Today (RIVN): Q3 2025 Earnings, Seat Belt Recall, VW Joint Venture and New Price Targets — December 4, 2025 Update

Rivian Stock Today (RIVN): Q3 2025 Earnings, Seat Belt Recall, VW Joint Venture and New Price Targets — December 4, 2025 Update

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) trades near 52‑week highs after a strong Q3 2025, even as a major recall, mixed Wall Street targets and a high‑stakes Volkswagen software deal keep the stock volatile. Here’s a full news and forecast rundown as of December 4, 2025. Rivian’s Setup on 4 December 2025: Rallying Into Uncertainty Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) is finishing December 4, 2025 near new 52‑week highs around the $18 mark, extending a sharp rally that began after the company reported stronger‑than‑expected Q3 2025 results and positive gross profit in early November.RivianTrackr+1 At the same time, investors are digesting three
4 December 2025
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NuScale Power (SMR) Stock Forecast: December 2025 Rally Tests Nuclear‑AI Hype Against Dilution Risk

NuScale Power (SMR) Stock Forecast: December 2025 Rally Tests Nuclear‑AI Hype Against Dilution Risk

Published: December 4, 2025 NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) is back in the spotlight. After a brutal November sell‑off that sliced the share price in half from its mid‑October peak, the small modular reactor (SMR) developer is rebounding sharply as nuclear power, artificial intelligence (AI) and U.S. energy policy collide. By early afternoon on December 4, 2025, NuScale shares were trading around $23, up roughly 13% on the day, yet still down more than 40% over the past month and nearly 60% below their 52‑week high of $57.42 set on October 16.MarketWatch+1 At the same time, Washington just announced $800
4 December 2025
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Ulta Beauty Q3 2025 Earnings: Double‑Digit Sales Growth and Higher Guidance Show Beauty Demand Is Still Booming

Ulta Beauty Q3 2025 Earnings: Double‑Digit Sales Growth and Higher Guidance Show Beauty Demand Is Still Booming

Ulta Beauty’s third‑quarter 2025 earnings report delivered exactly what investors wanted to see: faster growth, a clear beat on Wall Street forecasts, and a meaningfully higher full‑year outlook backed by surprisingly resilient demand for makeup, skincare and fragrance. On December 4, the specialty beauty retailer reported fiscal Q3 2025 net sales of about $2.86 billion, up 12.9% year on year, with diluted EPS of $5.14, matching last year’s record but easily topping analyst estimates in the mid‑$4 range. Comparable sales jumped 6.3%, recovering from just 0.6% in the prior‑year quarter, while the company lifted its full‑year sales, same‑store sales, margin
4 December 2025
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DocuSign Q3 2026 Earnings Beat Forecasts as AI Strategy Scales, But DOCU Stock Slips on Soft Q4 Outlook

DocuSign Q3 2026 Earnings Beat Forecasts as AI Strategy Scales, But DOCU Stock Slips on Soft Q4 Outlook

Updated: December 4, 2025 DocuSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: DOCU) reported fiscal third‑quarter 2026 results for the period ended October 31, 2025, posting stronger‑than‑expected revenue and earnings and nudging its full‑year guidance higher. However, the initial market reaction was muted to negative: the stock traded 2–4% lower at points in extended and afternoon trading, as investors zeroed in on cautious fourth‑quarter guidance and questions about the durability of growth. Red94+3PR Newswire+3Investing.com+3 Q3 FY2026: Headline Numbers at a Glance DocuSign’s Q3 FY2026 performance landed ahead of Wall Street expectations on both the top and bottom lines, while maintaining the high cash generation that
4 December 2025
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Rubrik Stock Rockets After Q3 2026 Earnings Beat: 48% Revenue Surge, First Profit and Raised 2026 Outlook

Rubrik Stock Rockets After Q3 2026 Earnings Beat: 48% Revenue Surge, First Profit and Raised 2026 Outlook

December 4, 2025 – New York / Palo Alto Rubrik Inc. (NYSE: RBRK) just delivered the kind of quarter that can change a growth stock’s story almost overnight. The cybersecurity and “Security & AI Operations” company smashed Wall Street expectations for its fiscal third quarter 2026, posting a surprise profit, accelerating revenue growth and sharply narrowing its loss outlook for the year. Investors responded in a hurry: Rubrik shares jumped roughly 10–13% in after‑hours trading after the results and new guidance hit the tape. Yahoo Finance+5Finimize+5GuruFocus+5 At the same time, the earnings release effectively “answers” a big open question raised
4 December 2025
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HPE Stock Falls as Weak 2026 Revenue Forecast Overshadows Q4 2025 Earnings Beat

HPE Stock Falls as Weak 2026 Revenue Forecast Overshadows Q4 2025 Earnings Beat

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) reported fiscal fourth‑quarter 2025 results on Thursday, December 4, that topped profit expectations but missed Wall Street’s revenue targets and came with a softer‑than‑expected sales outlook for early fiscal 2026. That combination sent the stock down roughly 4–5% in after‑hours trading, even though it has gained about 6% over the past year. Reuters+1 At the heart of the market’s disappointment: delayed server deals, cautious enterprise IT spending in a high‑rate environment, and ongoing margin pressure from AI systems and the Juniper Networks integration—all themes echoed across analyst commentary in recent days. Reuters+2Financial Modeling Prep+2 Key
4 December 2025
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Capital One (COF) Stock on December 4, 2025: Discover Deal, FDIC Lawsuit and Q3 Earnings Rebound

Capital One (COF) Stock on December 4, 2025: Discover Deal, FDIC Lawsuit and Q3 Earnings Rebound

Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) is finishing 2025 looking very different from the bank it was just two years ago. After closing its $35.3 billion all‑stock acquisition of Discover Financial Services in May, the company is now the largest U.S. credit card issuer and a major player in payments infrastructure.Capital One Investor+1 At the same time, Capital One stock is trading near record highs while investors weigh powerful earnings momentum against fresh regulatory and legal headaches, including an FDIC lawsuit and a rejected $425 million class‑action settlement.Reuters+1 Below is a detailed, news‑driven look at COF stock as of December
4 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
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