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Stock Market News 3 December 2025

ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock in December 2025: Dividend Hike, Layoffs and 2026 Outlook After Q3 Earnings Beat

ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock in December 2025: Dividend Hike, Layoffs and 2026 Outlook After Q3 Earnings Beat

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) heads into the final month of 2025 as one of the most hotly debated energy stocks on Wall Street. On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, COP closed at $89.29, down 1.07% on the day, even as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones notched modest gains. That leaves the stock about 17% below its 52‑week high of $107.67, reached on December 3 last year, and still in the lower half of its trading range between $79.88 and $108.74. MarketWatch+1 Yet analysts broadly agree the stock may be trading at a discount: consensus 12‑month price targets cluster around $113–$116, implying
HCA Healthcare Stock Near Record Highs: December 2025 Earnings, Forecasts and Policy Risks Explained

HCA Healthcare Stock Near Record Highs: December 2025 Earnings, Forecasts and Policy Risks Explained

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA) is ending 2025 on a powerful note. After a year of double‑digit earnings growth and upgraded guidance, HCA stock is trading just above $500 per share, close to its 52‑week high of $520 and implying a market capitalization around $117 billion. MarketBeat On November 25, the stock touched an all‑time high of $515.85, and as of December 2 it was still near $503, more than 38% above its July 2024 peak of $363.05 — a rally powered by strong results from the company’s 191‑hospital network and an aggressive capital program. Becker’s Hospital Review This article rounds
Brookfield Corporation (BN) Stock: Fresh News, AI and Energy Transition Bets, and Wall Street Forecasts as of December 2, 2025

Brookfield Corporation (BN) Stock: Fresh News, AI and Energy Transition Bets, and Wall Street Forecasts as of December 2, 2025

TORONTO / NEW YORK — As of the close on 2 December 2025, Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN) remains one of the most closely watched global alternative asset managers, sitting at the intersection of infrastructure, energy transition, AI data centers and retirement savings. On Tuesday, Brookfield’s own investor site showed BN at about US$46.46 on the NYSE (up 0.17% on the day) and C$65.01 on the TSX (up 0.22%), leaving the group valued at well over US$100 billion in market capitalization. Brookfield Corporation+1 Below is a detailed look at what changed around December 2, 2025, including institutional buying, balance-sheet
Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock News & Forecast for December 2025: Q3 Beat, AI Tailwinds and a 20% Upside Gap

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock News & Forecast for December 2025: Q3 Beat, AI Tailwinds and a 20% Upside Gap

Key takeaways This article is for information and education only and is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. 1. How Booking Holdings stock has traded since December 2, 2025 As of the close on December 2, 2025, Booking Holdings finished the session at about $5,135.07, up 4.97% from the prior close of $4,891.81. Intraday, the stock traded between roughly $4,903 and $5,176, on heavier‑than‑usual volume. Google+1 That rally leaves BKNG: A December 2 note from StockInvest upgraded BKNG to a “Buy candidate” after the strong session, citing: StockInvest However, the same model remains cautious
TJX Stock (NYSE:TJX) in December 2025: Q3 FY26 Beat, New Analyst Price Targets and What Comes Next

TJX Stock (NYSE:TJX) in December 2025: Q3 FY26 Beat, New Analyst Price Targets and What Comes Next

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) – owner of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, TK Maxx and other off‑price banners – is heading into the crucial holiday period trading just below record highs after a strong third quarter and a flurry of fresh analyst and fund‑flow updates. As of the close on December 2, 2025, TJX shares changed hands around $150, within a whisker of their 52‑week high of $154.66 and well above the 52‑week low of $112.10. The market values the company at roughly $167 billion, with the stock on about 33x trailing earnings, according to Benzinga and StockInvest data. Benzinga
BlackRock (BLK) Stock on December 2, 2025: Price, AI Outlook, Bitcoin ETF Boom and 2026 Forecast

BlackRock (BLK) Stock on December 2, 2025: Price, AI Outlook, Bitcoin ETF Boom and 2026 Forecast

BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), the world’s largest asset manager, entered December 2025 at the center of several powerful themes: the AI infrastructure build‑out, a booming Bitcoin ETF franchise, shifting views on long‑term Treasuries, and intensifying ESG politics. On 2 December 2025, BLK shares closed at about $1,038.62, down a modest 0.13% on the day and roughly flat for the year, even as Wall Street price targets still point to double‑digit upside. Investing.com+1 Below is a detailed rundown of the latest price action, key news, forecasts, and analyses as of 2 December 2025. 1. How BlackRock (BLK) Traded on 2 December
Salesforce (CRM) Stock: Price Today, AI Strategy and 2030 Forecast Ahead of Q3 Earnings — December 2, 2025

Salesforce (CRM) Stock: Price Today, AI Strategy and 2030 Forecast Ahead of Q3 Earnings — December 2, 2025

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE: CRM) heads into a pivotal earnings week with its share price hovering in the mid‑$230s and Wall Street laser‑focused on whether the company’s big bet on AI and “agentic” workflows can re‑ignite growth. As of the close on December 2, 2025, Salesforce stock traded around $234.71, up roughly 0.8% on the day, with after‑hours quotes inching closer to $235.69. StockAnalysis Below is a comprehensive look at the latest price action, fresh analyst forecasts, institutional moves, and AI‑driven strategy updates, based on coverage and filings published up to December 2, 2025. Salesforce (CRM) stock price today and recent
Block (NYSE: XYZ, Formerly SQ) Stock Slides Despite Strong Black Friday Data: Latest News, Forecasts & 2025–2028 Outlook (2 December 2025)

Block (NYSE: XYZ, Formerly SQ) Stock Slides Despite Strong Black Friday Data: Latest News, Forecasts & 2025–2028 Outlook (2 December 2025)

As of December 2, 2025, Block, Inc. — the fintech behind Square, Cash App and Afterpay — is trading sharply lower even after reporting record holiday-shopping volumes and reiterating an ambitious multi‑year growth plan. Here’s a detailed look at what is happening with Block stock today, what the latest news means, and how Wall Street’s Block stock forecast is shaping up. Block stock today: sharp sell‑off on heavy volume On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Block (NYSE: XYZ) closed around $60.11, down about 6.6% on the day. The stock traded between $59.97 and $65.28, with volume of roughly 20.7 million shares,
McDonald’s (MCD) Stock in December 2025: Price, Forecasts, Dividend Hike and Holiday Catalysts

McDonald’s (MCD) Stock in December 2025: Price, Forecasts, Dividend Hike and Holiday Catalysts

Updated December 2, 2025 As December trading gets underway, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) remains one of the market’s core defensive, dividend-paying blue chips — but not a screaming bargain. Shares recently closed at $300.72, down about 0.9% on the day, leaving the company with a market value a little above $210–220 billion. Investing.com At this level, investors are weighing a fresh dividend increase, holiday promotions such as the new “Grinch Meal,” steady (but not explosive) earnings growth and expanding AI investments against headwinds from squeezed low‑income consumers and a valuation many analysts describe as “full.” Convenience+3PR Newswire+3Reuters+3 Key takeaways for
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock on December 2, 2025: Netflix Cash Bid, Bidding War and Analyst Forecasts

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock on December 2, 2025: Netflix Cash Bid, Bidding War and Analyst Forecasts

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. – Series A Common Stock (NASDAQ: WBD) is back at the center of Wall Street’s attention. As of December 2, 2025, the stock is trading around $24.53, up roughly 2.7% on the day on very heavy volume, after fresh reports that Netflix has submitted a mostly cash bid in the second round of an ongoing auction for the company. Reuters+1 The move caps an extraordinary year in which Warner Bros. Discovery shares have more than doubled and are hovering near new 52‑week highs, fueled by a full-blown bidding war involving Netflix, Paramount Skydance and Comcast. Investing.com+2Reuters+2
KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock Soars on AI Chip Boom as Wall Street Lifts Price Targets – Latest News & Forecasts for December 2, 2025

KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock Soars on AI Chip Boom as Wall Street Lifts Price Targets – Latest News & Forecasts for December 2, 2025

Published: December 2, 2025 KLA Corporation’s stock continues to ride the artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor wave, adding another strong session on December 2, 2025, as analysts lift price targets and new research highlights its central role in the AI infrastructure build‑out. Below is a roundup of all the key news, forecasts and analyses around KLA stock as of December 2, 2025, plus what it could mean for investors watching KLAC. KLA Stock Today: KLAC Near Record Highs On December 2, 2025, KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) closed at $1,189.86, up about 2.8% on the day, with an intraday high of $1,197.78
Pure Storage (PSTG) Stock Soars, Then Stumbles: Q3 2026 Earnings, AI Growth Story and 2026 Forecast on December 2, 2025

Pure Storage (PSTG) Stock Soars, Then Stumbles: Q3 2026 Earnings, AI Growth Story and 2026 Forecast on December 2, 2025

Pure Storage, Inc. (NYSE: PSTG) just delivered one of the most closely watched earnings reports in the AI infrastructure space — and the market’s reaction on December 2, 2025 was a full-on roller coaster. The flash‑storage specialist reported double‑digit revenue growth, rising subscription metrics and higher guidance for fiscal 2026, but also weaker GAAP profitability, softer cash flow and an eye‑watering valuation, leaving traders sharply divided. PR Newswire+2Quiver Quantitative+2 Below is a deep dive into the latest news, forecasts and analysis as of December 2, 2025, aimed at readers following PSTG on Google News and Discover. Key Takeaways for PSTG

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Verizon stock price snaps 7-day run as consumer chief exit sharpens focus on turnaround

Verizon stock price snaps 7-day run as consumer chief exit sharpens focus on turnaround

7 February 2026
Verizon shares fell 1.7% to $46.31 Friday, ending a seven-session rally and closing about 2.7% below Thursday’s one-year high. The dip follows news that consumer chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath will step down, with Alfonso Villanueva named interim head. Verizon has climbed 16% since January 29 amid strong subscriber growth and a $25 billion buyback plan.
Cisco stock jumps 3% near $85 as UBS sticks with Buy ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

Cisco stock jumps 3% near $85 as UBS sticks with Buy ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

7 February 2026
Cisco shares rose 3% to $84.82 Friday, nearing $85 ahead of fiscal Q2 results due Feb. 11. UBS maintained a Buy rating and $90 target, citing strong product order growth and data-center demand. Investors are watching AI-related spending and U.S. economic data that could affect rates. Peers Fortinet, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks also gained.
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