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BP cashes in on Castrol: $10.1 billion Stonepeak deal sets up Castrol India share offer

BP cashes in on Castrol: $10.1 billion Stonepeak deal sets up Castrol India share offer

Stonepeak will buy 65% of BP’s Castrol lubricants business, valuing it at $10.1 billion. BP expects about $6 billion in net proceeds and will keep a 35% stake through a joint venture. Stonepeak and CPP Investments plan a mandatory open offer for Castrol India at 194.04 rupees per share after the global deal closes. The transaction is expected to complete by the end of 2026.
29 December 2025
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Meta stock ends lower as New York warning-label law and teen-user leak renew scrutiny

Meta stock ends lower as New York warning-label law and teen-user leak renew scrutiny

Meta shares closed down 0.7% at $663.29 on Friday as New York enacted a law requiring mental-health warning labels on social media platforms with features like infinite scroll and autoplay. The law allows civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation and targets algorithmic feeds. Instagram internal documents show efforts to win back teen users amid mounting lawsuits and oversight.
29 December 2025
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Broadcom stock holds above $350 into year-end as traders refocus on AI margins

Broadcom stock holds above $350 into year-end as traders refocus on AI margins

Broadcom shares closed up 0.6% at $352.13 on Friday in subdued post-Christmas trading. The company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $18.0 billion, up 28% year-over-year, but warned gross margins would decline as AI revenue grows. The S&P 500 slipped 0.03%, while the Philadelphia semiconductor index edged up 0.05%. Broadcom’s next earnings report is expected in early February.
29 December 2025
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Apple stock heads into year-end with Fed minutes in focus

Apple stock heads into year-end with Fed minutes in focus

Apple closed down 0.2% at $273.40 Friday, trading 21.5 million shares between $273.00 and $275.35. Investors watch Fed minutes due Tuesday and China iPhone demand data after foreign-branded phone shipments in China jumped 128% in November. Legal uncertainty continues over Apple Watch imports. Apple’s market value is about $3 trillion, with quarterly results expected Jan. 29.
29 December 2025
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Nvidia stock closes higher on Groq licensing deal as Wall Street heads into year-end

Nvidia stock closes higher on Groq licensing deal as Wall Street heads into year-end

Nvidia shares closed up 1.0% at $190.53 after announcing a licensing deal with AI chip startup Groq. Groq founder Jonathan Ross and other executives will join Nvidia, while Groq remains independent. The broader market was flat, with the Dow down 0.04% and the S&P 500 off 0.03%. Investors await U.S. housing data and Fed minutes in the final three trading sessions of 2025.
29 December 2025
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Coupang Stock (CPNG) Update: Founder Apologizes Over Data Leak, Analysts Re-Price Risk Ahead of Monday’s Market Open

Coupang Stock (CPNG) Update: Founder Apologizes Over Data Leak, Analysts Re-Price Risk Ahead of Monday’s Market Open

Coupang founder Bom Kim issued a public apology Sunday for a recent customer-data leak in South Korea and said a compensation plan will be announced soon. Coupang shares closed Friday at $24.28, up 6.5% after the company’s update eased investor concerns. Kim acknowledged the company’s communication was inadequate and will not attend an upcoming parliamentary hearing. U.S. markets reopen Monday.
28 December 2025
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Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock: Weekend Outlook After Reported Ethereum Staking Move, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock: Weekend Outlook After Reported Ethereum Staking Move, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) closed Friday at $28.31, down 3.6% on heavy volume. Over the weekend, wallets linked to Bitmine reportedly staked 74,880 ETH, worth about $219 million, marking the company’s first major move into Ethereum staking. Ethereum traded near $2,935 Sunday evening in New York.
28 December 2025
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock: Market Closed Sunday as Shares Cool Off; Wall Street Targets Clash With Valuation Warnings

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock: Market Closed Sunday as Shares Cool Off; Wall Street Targets Clash With Valuation Warnings

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) closed Friday at $25.29, down 8.1%, after a volatile week that saw the stock drop 21.44% from recent highs. Trading volume reached 33.56 million shares, below average. The decline followed a 20% surge on Dec. 22, with analysts citing profit-taking and speculation rather than negative news. Wall Street maintains a “Strong Buy” rating despite the sharp retreat.
28 December 2025
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American Airlines Stock (AAL) News: Winter Storm Disruptions, DFW Hub Overhaul, and Analyst Targets Ahead of Monday’s Market Open

American Airlines Stock (AAL) News: Winter Storm Disruptions, DFW Hub Overhaul, and Analyst Targets Ahead of Monday’s Market Open

American Airlines canceled 146 flights Friday as winter storms disrupted travel across the U.S. Northeast, with over 9,000 domestic flights canceled or delayed Saturday. The stock closed at $15.44, down 1.5% Friday. American also announced a restructuring of its Dallas-Fort Worth hub, expanding from nine to 13 flight banks starting in April.
28 December 2025
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NIO Stock (NYSE: NIO) Update: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

NIO Stock (NYSE: NIO) Update: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

NIO shares closed at $5.10 Friday, up 3.87% on volume of 47.6 million, before slipping to $5.08 after hours. The stock remains below its 52-week high of $8.02 as investors watch for China EV demand signals and policy headlines. U.S. markets were quiet in post-holiday trading, with the “Santa Claus rally” narrative lingering. The next catalyst for NIO is expected when trading resumes Monday.
28 December 2025
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Plug Power Stock (NASDAQ: PLUG) News Today: Shares Hold Near $2 as Analysts Stay Cautious—What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Plug Power Stock (NASDAQ: PLUG) News Today: Shares Hold Near $2 as Analysts Stay Cautious—What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Plug Power shares closed at $2.07 Friday, down 1.43%, and traded near $2.06 after hours, with volume around 55 million shares. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of $4.58 and above its low of $0.69. Analyst consensus is “Hold,” with a 12-month target near $2.80. No new company announcements were issued over the weekend.
28 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Weekend Update: Vendor-Financing Scrutiny, Groq Inference Deal, and Analyst Targets Ahead of the Final 2025 Trading Days

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Weekend Update: Vendor-Financing Scrutiny, Groq Inference Deal, and Analyst Targets Ahead of the Final 2025 Trading Days

NVIDIA shares closed at $190.53 Friday, up about 1%, as investors assessed new concerns over vendor financing and special-purpose vehicles tied to AI infrastructure deals, highlighted in a Sunday Guardian report. The company denied relying on such financing, citing transparent reporting and a strong outlook. U.S. markets reopen Monday for the final 2025 trading days amid thin year-end liquidity.
28 December 2025
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Tesla Stock (TSLA) Weekend Update: Robotaxi Scrutiny Rises, Q4 Deliveries Loom, and Wall Street Eyes a Strong Year-End

Tesla Stock (TSLA) Weekend Update: Robotaxi Scrutiny Rises, Q4 Deliveries Loom, and Wall Street Eyes a Strong Year-End

Tesla shares closed at $475.19 Friday, down 2.1%, as U.S. markets headed into the weekend near record highs. Trading volume was light, with investors weighing robotaxi prospects against regulatory scrutiny and delivery concerns. Index futures reopen Sunday evening, while the Fed’s December meeting minutes are due Tuesday.
28 December 2025
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Uber Stock (NYSE: UBER) Holds Near $81 With Markets Closed; Robotaxi Expansion and Uber One Lawsuit Remain Key Watch Items Into Monday

Uber Stock (NYSE: UBER) Holds Near $81 With Markets Closed; Robotaxi Expansion and Uber One Lawsuit Remain Key Watch Items Into Monday

Uber shares closed at $81.26, up 0.12%, as investors weigh long-term growth from autonomy deals against near-term legal scrutiny over Uber One subscriptions. The stock remains below its September high of $101.99. Broader market sentiment is positive ahead of Monday’s open, with the S&P 500 near 7,000 and investors watching for Fed minutes. New institutional filings showed E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB took a stake of 83,500 shares.
28 December 2025
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Ares Capital Corporation Stock (ARCC) Watch: Dividend Yield, Rate-Cut Crosscurrents, and What Matters Before Monday’s Open

Ares Capital Corporation Stock (ARCC) Watch: Dividend Yield, Rate-Cut Crosscurrents, and What Matters Before Monday’s Open

Ares Capital Corporation shares closed at $20.20 on Friday, up about 1%, outperforming a flat-to-lower market ahead of the holiday weekend. Recent analyst coverage highlights expectations for upcoming earnings of around $0.50 per share and $795 million in revenue. No new company press releases have been issued since October. Investors remain focused on ARCC’s yield, institutional activity, and U.S. interest rate outlook.
28 December 2025
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Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Weekend Update: AI Chip Demand, Margin Mix, and Analyst Price Targets Ahead of Monday’s Market Open

Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Weekend Update: AI Chip Demand, Margin Mix, and Analyst Price Targets Ahead of Monday’s Market Open

Broadcom shares closed Friday at $352.13, up 0.55%, with after-hours trading near $351.22. The company reported Q4 revenue of $18.015 billion, up 28% year over year, and forecast Q1 FY2026 revenue of about $19.1 billion. CEO Hock Tan said AI semiconductor revenue rose 74% in Q4. CFO Kirsten Spears warned gross margin may fall about 100 basis points in Q1 due to a higher mix of AI revenue.
28 December 2025
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  • NSE Index Dips Amid Selloffs in KCB Group, Coop, Absa Bank
    April 29, 2026, 5:52 PM EDT. The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) All Share Index fell 0.2% to 206.30, led by selloffs in major banks including KCB Group, Co-operative Bank, Absa Bank, and Equity Bank. Large-cap stocks KCB and Coop dropped 1.1% and 0.9%, respectively. Despite declines, gains in Kenya Airways and BK Group provided some support. Trading value slumped 33.6% to KES 391.58 million. Foreign investors turned net buyers with inflows of KES 92.49 million, reversing prior outflows. Safaricom was the most actively traded stock with KES 162.52 million turnover. Bond trading surged 129.5% to KES 13.22 billion, driven by FXD1/2026/30yr bonds. Derivatives volume and open interest also increased, signaling higher market activity despite the index dip.

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Meta Stock Slides as $145 Billion AI Spending Plan Overshadows Blowout Earnings

Meta Stock Slides as $145 Billion AI Spending Plan Overshadows Blowout Earnings

29 April 2026
Meta Platforms shares dropped about 5% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to $125–$145 billion. First-quarter revenue rose 33% to $56.31 billion, beating estimates, while net income reached $26.77 billion, boosted by an $8.03 billion tax benefit. Meta expects second-quarter revenue of $58–$61 billion. Daily active users across its apps increased 4% to 3.56 billion.
Chipotle Stock Jumps After Chicken Bet Breaks Its Sales Slump

Chipotle Stock Jumps After Chicken Bet Breaks Its Sales Slump

29 April 2026
Chipotle Mexican Grill reported a 0.5% rise in first-quarter comparable sales, reversing recent declines and beating analyst expectations. Total revenue rose 7.4% to $3.09 billion, while shares jumped 7% in after-hours trading. Operating margin narrowed to 12.9% from 16.7% a year earlier. Menu items like Chicken al Pastor and Honey Chicken drove increased restaurant visits.
AI Stocks Today: Big Tech Earnings Just Put the Market’s Hottest Trade on Notice

AI Stocks Today: Big Tech Earnings Just Put the Market’s Hottest Trade on Notice

29 April 2026
Alphabet shares jumped over 3% in after-hours trading Wednesday as Google Cloud revenue surged 63% to $20 billion. Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft fell, with Meta dropping more than 6% after raising its 2026 capital spending forecast for AI infrastructure. Amazon’s AWS revenue beat estimates but shares slipped. The four companies are expected to spend over $600 billion on AI infrastructure this year.
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