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AMD Stock News Today December 16 2025 Helios AI Rack OpenAI Partnership Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

AMD Stock News Today December 16 2025 Helios AI Rack OpenAI Partnership Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

AMD stock traded near $208 Tuesday, steady after a volatile open as investors weighed new U.S. labor data and interest rate outlooks. Shares moved within a $205–$209 range while semiconductor peers saw mixed moves. Analysts highlighted AMD’s Helios rack-scale AI system, expected mid-2026, with Piper Sandler maintaining a $280 price target. U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose 64,000 in November; unemployment reached 4.6%.
16 December 2025
Palantir (PLTR) Stock News Today: DGSI Renewal, Navy ShipOS Deal, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

Palantir (PLTR) Stock News Today: DGSI Renewal, Navy ShipOS Deal, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) entered Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with investors balancing two powerful forces: fresh evidence of government and defense momentum (including a major U.S. Navy software program and an extended European intelligence relationship) and an increasingly loud debate about whether Palantir’s valuation already prices in years of near-perfect execution. At the time of writing, PLTR traded around $182.31, down roughly 0.5% on the day, after opening near $181.72 and moving between $180.50 and $184.74 in intraday trading. Below is a full roundup of the latest Palantir stock news, analyst forecasts, and market analysis driving PLTR on 16.12.2025,
16 December 2025
Oracle Stock News & Forecast (ORCL): AI Spending, $248B Lease Commitments, and Analyst Targets in Focus on Dec. 16, 2025

Oracle Stock News & Forecast (ORCL): AI Spending, $248B Lease Commitments, and Analyst Targets in Focus on Dec. 16, 2025

Oracle shares traded near $187.49 on Dec. 16, valuing the company at $532 billion after volatile trading post-earnings. The company reported a 438% jump in remaining performance obligations to $523 billion and strong cloud revenue growth, but raised capital spending forecasts by $15 billion. Fiscal Q3 guidance missed analyst estimates, fueling investor concerns over costs and leverage.
Meta (META) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 16, 2025: AI-First Push Meets Fresh Ad-Fraud Scrutiny

Meta (META) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 16, 2025: AI-First Push Meets Fresh Ad-Fraud Scrutiny

Meta shares hovered near $648 early Tuesday, holding just below the closely watched $650 mark. The company regained its No. 6 spot by market cap after Broadcom’s decline, now valued at $1.632 trillion. Reports highlighted Meta’s expanded internal use of AI tools and renewed scrutiny over ad integrity and regulatory challenges.
Amazon Stock (AMZN) Today: Analyst Price Targets, AWS AI Catalysts, and Key News to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

Amazon Stock (AMZN) Today: Analyst Price Targets, AWS AI Catalysts, and Key News to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

Amazon shares traded near $222.80 on Dec. 16, after closing at $222.54 the previous day. BMO Capital Markets raised its Amazon price target to $304, citing potential gains from AI and cloud growth. Amazon announced a new Whole Foods partnership and a milestone in its satellite broadband rollout. Analyst consensus remains positive, with a 12-month average target of $295.43.
16 December 2025
Apple Stock (AAPL) Today: EU App Store Pressure, iPhone 17 Demand, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026 (December 16, 2025)

Apple Stock (AAPL) Today: EU App Store Pressure, iPhone 17 Demand, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026 (December 16, 2025)

Apple shares fell 1.5% to $274.11 on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, retreating from the December 3 record of $288.62. The drop comes as EU regulators face renewed calls to enforce rules targeting Apple’s App Store fees, while investors weigh ongoing regulatory and valuation pressures. Apple’s market cap stands near $4.05 trillion.
Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Slides on AI Margin Fears: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Slides on AI Margin Fears: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

Broadcom shares fell 5.6% to $339.81 Tuesday after a multi-session decline, despite record quarterly revenue and a dividend hike. Investors reacted to guidance that rising AI-related sales will cut gross margin by about 100 basis points next quarter. The company reported $18 billion in Q4 revenue, up 28% year over year. Wall Street is weighing AI growth against concerns over profitability and margin pressure.
NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Holds Near $176 as Open-Source AI Push, China H200 Exports, and Wall Street Forecasts Shape the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Holds Near $176 as Open-Source AI Push, China H200 Exports, and Wall Street Forecasts Shape the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

Nvidia shares traded at $176.29 as of 14:20 UTC Tuesday after a volatile session. The company announced Nemotron 3, a new family of open AI models, and acquired SchedMD, developer of the Slurm workload manager. Investors weighed Nvidia’s push into AI software against competition, policy risks, and supply chain concerns.
Tesla Stock (TSLA) Near Record High as Robotaxi “No-Occupant” Testing Ignites Fresh Bull Case Forecasts

Tesla Stock (TSLA) Near Record High as Robotaxi “No-Occupant” Testing Ignites Fresh Bull Case Forecasts

Tesla shares closed at $475.31 on December 15 after reports that the company is testing unsupervised robotaxis in Austin, with vehicles operating without safety monitors. CEO Elon Musk confirmed testing with no occupants, sending the stock up nearly 5%. The move puts Tesla near record highs and intensifies scrutiny over safety and regulatory response, as rival Waymo continues to lead in commercial robotaxi deployments.
Snap Inc. Stock (SNAP) Today: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

Snap Inc. Stock (SNAP) Today: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

Snap shares closed at $7.26 Monday, near premarket indications of $7.24, remaining far below the 52-week high of $13.28. The company launched “Snapchat Recap 2025” to boost engagement, reporting users now talk for 1.7 billion minutes daily, up 30% year-over-year. Regulatory pressure is rising, with new teen social media restrictions discussed in South Korea and Australia. Snap has warned Q4 daily active users may fall due to compliance risks.
16 December 2025
Oracle Stock (ORCL) Slides as AI Spending, Debt and $248B Lease Commitments Dominate the Conversation (Dec. 16, 2025)

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Slides as AI Spending, Debt and $248B Lease Commitments Dominate the Conversation (Dec. 16, 2025)

Oracle shares hovered near $185 in early Tuesday trading, extending losses after the company raised its fiscal 2026 capital expenditure forecast by $15 billion and disclosed $248 billion in new lease commitments. Five-year credit default swaps jumped to 139 basis points, signaling investor concern over Oracle’s ability to fund massive AI-cloud expansion while carrying over $100 billion in debt.
16 December 2025
MARA Stock (MARA Holdings) Slides With Bitcoin as MSCI Index Review Looms: Today’s News, Forecasts, and What Analysts Are Watching (Dec. 16, 2025)

MARA Stock (MARA Holdings) Slides With Bitcoin as MSCI Index Review Looms: Today’s News, Forecasts, and What Analysts Are Watching (Dec. 16, 2025)

MARA Holdings shares fell 7.12% to $10.70 Monday as Bitcoin dropped below $86,000, triggering sharp declines across crypto-mining stocks. Heavy trading volume followed the move. The selloff comes as MSCI considers excluding firms with large digital-asset holdings from its indexes, a proposal MARA publicly opposes.
CleanSpark Stock (CLSK) Slides With Bitcoin: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 16, 2025)

CleanSpark Stock (CLSK) Slides With Bitcoin: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 16, 2025)

CleanSpark shares fell about 15% to $11.92 Tuesday as Bitcoin dropped 2.5% to $87,157, pressuring crypto mining stocks. The selloff follows a volatile year and renewed scrutiny of miner valuations, insider selling, and CleanSpark’s recent convertible-notes deal. Investors are also watching the company’s efforts to reposition as a power and AI infrastructure platform.
16 December 2025
Kellanova Stock (K) Update on Dec. 16, 2025: Mars Deal Closed, Shares Cashed Out at $83.50, and What Investors Watch Next

Kellanova Stock (K) Update on Dec. 16, 2025: Mars Deal Closed, Shares Cashed Out at $83.50, and What Investors Watch Next

Mars completed its acquisition of Kellanova on December 11, 2025, converting each eligible share into the right to receive $83.50 in cash. Trading of Kellanova stock was halted and delisting from the NYSE is underway. Kellanova is now a wholly owned Mars subsidiary. Shareholders await cash payouts as deregistration filings proceed.
SoFi Stock (SOFI) on Dec. 16, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Drive Shares in 2026

SoFi Stock (SOFI) on Dec. 16, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Drive Shares in 2026

SoFi Technologies shares fell 5.4% to $25.82 on Dec. 16, 2025, following a $1.5 billion equity offering that raised dilution concerns. The company priced 54.5 million shares at $27.50 each, with underwriters granted an option for more. ARK ETFs and other investors recently trimmed positions, adding to selling pressure. Analysts cite SoFi’s high valuation after a strong 2025 rally.
16 December 2025
Applied Digital Corporation Stock (APLD) News Today: Why Shares Are Swinging, Key AI Data Center Catalysts, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Applied Digital Corporation Stock (APLD) News Today: Why Shares Are Swinging, Key AI Data Center Catalysts, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: APLD) is living at the intersection of two forces that investors love—and fear: the AI infrastructure boom and the capital markets that must fund it. On December 16, 2025, APLD stock is in the spotlight after a sharp selloff that underscored how quickly sentiment can flip for data center builders whose story depends on leases, construction timelines, and financing terms. Below is a full, up-to-date round-up of the latest market action, the most relevant company developments, and the key forecasts and analyses circulating as of December 16, 2025. APLD stock today: the latest move investors are
16 December 2025
Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Takeover Bidding War Keeps Shares Pinned Near $30 as Deadlines and Regulators Loom

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Takeover Bidding War Keeps Shares Pinned Near $30 as Deadlines and Regulators Loom

Warner Bros. Discovery traded at $29.71 on December 16, just below the $30-per-share offer, as takeover speculation intensified. Netflix reaffirmed its bid despite a hostile offer from Paramount Skydance and is publicly addressing antitrust concerns. European regulators emerged as a potential obstacle, raising new uncertainty for deal timelines.
Ford Stock (NYSE: F) in Focus: $19.5B EV Reset, Hybrid Pivot, Battery Storage Push and Updated Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Ford Stock (NYSE: F) in Focus: $19.5B EV Reset, Hybrid Pivot, Battery Storage Push and Updated Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Ford shares fell $0.11 to $13.65 Tuesday after the company announced it will take $19.5 billion in EV-related charges through 2027 and scale back major electric vehicle projects. Ford raised its 2025 adjusted EBIT outlook to $7 billion and reaffirmed free cash flow guidance. Most of the cash impact from the charges is expected in 2026–2027.

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BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

8 February 2026
London, Feb 8, 2026, 08:54 GMT — Market closed. BAE Systems plc (BAES.L) shares last closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, with about 5.6 million shares traded. The London Stock Exchange is shut on Sunday and the stock will reopen on Monday. (Investing.com) That next session lands with BAE’s full-year results due on Feb. 18, a date investors treat as the next real price setter. Traders are watching for guidance on 2026 sales and cash flow, and how much cash the group plans to send back to shareholders. (investors.baesystems.com) BAE has also put a new idea on the
Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

8 February 2026
Barclays shares closed up 2.71% at 479.1 pence on Friday, ahead of full-year results and a targets update due Tuesday. Barclays and NatWest have both submitted offers for Evelyn Partners, with a deal announcement possible this week, according to Reuters. Mary Francis will retire from the Barclays board in May. Investors are watching for signals on costs, credit quality, and capital returns.
Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

8 February 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,229p on Friday, up 1.78%, as the FTSE 100 gained 0.59%. The company reported buying 742,570 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 12.66 million shares. Rolls-Royce will attend the World Defense Show in Riyadh, noting over 80% of its Saudi workforce are nationals.
Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

8 February 2026
Vodafone (VOD.L) bought 27.1 million shares this week as its new buyback began, with the stock closing Friday up 1.47% at 110.6p after a sharp drop the day before. Investors remain focused on Germany’s service-revenue growth and the pace of buybacks ahead of Monday’s open. The company maintained full-year guidance after reporting 5.4% group service revenue growth in Q3, with Germany up 0.7%.
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