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Stock Market News 29 December 2025

Dow slides as tech gives back gains into year-end, Fed minutes ahead

Dow slides as tech gives back gains into year-end, Fed minutes ahead

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 13:59 ET — Regular session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell on Monday afternoon as investors pared back positions in technology-linked names and banks in the final trading days of 2025. The move matters because year-end rebalancing and lighter holiday liquidity can amplify swings, with U.S. markets set to close on Thursday for New Year’s…
Bitcoin steadies near $87,500 as Strategy discloses fresh buy; crypto-linked stocks mixed

Bitcoin steadies near $87,500 as Strategy discloses fresh buy; crypto-linked stocks mixed

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 13:47 ET — Regular session Bitcoin was little changed near $87,500 on Monday afternoon, after briefly pushing above $90,000 earlier in the session, as traders navigated choppy year-end markets. The muted headline move masked a wide intraday swing that spilled into U.S.-listed crypto-related shares, which tend to track the token when liquidity is thin. The…
Wall Street wobbles into year-end as Nvidia, Tesla slide and SoftBank lifts DigitalBridge

Wall Street wobbles into year-end as Nvidia, Tesla slide and SoftBank lifts DigitalBridge

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 13:51 ET — Regular session U.S. stocks slipped on Monday as investors trimmed exposure to heavyweight technology names that powered last week’s rally. The move matters because benchmarks entered the final week of the year near record territory and close to the S&P 500’s next big round-number milestone, leaving little cushion for profit-taking. Reuters Trading…
Rocket Lab stock rises as traders revisit Space Force satellite deal after Friday slump

Rocket Lab stock rises as traders revisit Space Force satellite deal after Friday slump

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 11:50 ET — Regular session Rocket Lab Corp shares rose 1.6% to $71.78 by 11:50 a.m. ET, rebounding from an 8.5% slide in the prior session. The stock traded between $69.32 and $72.74 on Monday, and has ranged from $14.72 to $79.83 over the past 52 weeks. The Nasdaq was down 0.7% and the S&P…
Dow slips as Nvidia, Goldman drag blue chips in thin year-end trade

Dow slips as Nvidia, Goldman drag blue chips in thin year-end trade

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 13:54 ET — Regular session The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell on Monday as year-end trading turned cautious and several high-priced blue chips slid. Investing The pullback matters now because U.S. stocks are heading into the last stretch of 2025 near record levels, when thin holiday volumes can exaggerate moves. Reuters Some investors are watching…
Mastercard slips in thin year-end trade as investors eye Fed minutes

Mastercard slips in thin year-end trade as investors eye Fed minutes

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 13:30 ET — Regular session Mastercard shares slipped on Monday as U.S. stocks eased in holiday-thinned trading in the final week of 2025. The payments company’s stock was down about 0.2% at $578.34 in afternoon New York trading. Reuters The dip matters because markets are shifting from chasing momentum to protecting gains, with trading volumes…
Linde stock edges higher as tech retreat drags Wall Street in thin year-end trade

Linde stock edges higher as tech retreat drags Wall Street in thin year-end trade

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 13:26 ET — Regular session Linde shares rose 0.3% to $426.07 in early afternoon trading on Monday, after moving between $423.65 and $427.29 in the session. The industrial gases maker held up even as U.S. stocks dipped from record highs in thin, holiday-shortened trading — a setup that can exaggerate moves in individual names. “It’s…
Caterpillar stock slips in thin year-end trade as CEO discloses Form 4 award

Caterpillar stock slips in thin year-end trade as CEO discloses Form 4 award

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 13:36 ET — Regular session Caterpillar Inc shares fell 0.9% to $577.85 in early afternoon trading on Monday after opening at $580.09. The stock has traded between $574.97 and $583.56 so far, with about 876,000 shares changing hands. The heavy-equipment maker is often treated as a bellwether — a signal stock for the industrial economy…
Chevron stock edges up as oil rallies and Frontera signs $120 mln supply deal

Chevron stock edges up as oil rallies and Frontera signs $120 mln supply deal

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 13:42 ET — Regular session Chevron shares rose on Monday as oil prices jumped and traders weighed fresh supply news after Frontera Energy said it signed a two-year crude agreement with a Chevron unit worth up to $120 million. Reuters The developments matter because energy stocks are being pulled between day-to-day geopolitical supply shocks and…
Rigetti stock slides as quantum-computing trade cools into year-end

Rigetti stock slides as quantum-computing trade cools into year-end

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 11:49 ET — Regular session Rigetti Computing’s shares fell about 3% on Monday, extending a late-December pullback in quantum-computing stocks as traders booked gains and waited for fresh catalysts. The moves matter now because the quantum group has become a momentum trade into year-end, where lighter holiday liquidity can magnify swings in high-volatility names. Investors…

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  • Sales Coverage Modeling AI Market Forecasts $5.81 Billion by 2029 Amid Rising Security and Personalization Demand
    January 29, 2026, 9:24 AM EST. The sales coverage modeling artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to grow from $1.8 billion in 2024 to $5.81 billion by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 26.4%. Growth drivers include increased investments in holographic security technologies, expanding government security programs, and rising demand for personalized customer experiences powered by AI. Key trends feature advancements in multi-layer encryption, holographic watermarking, and machine learning authentication tools. Industry leaders such as Salesforce are integrating conversational AI copilots to boost sales productivity through automation and real-time insights. Notable acquisitions, such as Salesloft's purchase of Drift, aim to enhance AI-driven personalization along the buyer journey. This dynamic market is shaped by intensified focus on intellectual property protection and tailored sales strategies enabled by AI analytics.
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