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Shopify stock dips as year-end trading turns defensive; rates back in focus for SHOP

Shopify stock dips as year-end trading turns defensive; rates back in focus for SHOP

Shopify shares fell 1.7% to $160.97 in after-hours trading Wednesday, closing about 12% below their 52-week high as investors reduced exposure ahead of the New Year’s holiday. The S&P 500 dropped 0.74%, while Treasury yields rose after a labor report. Amazon slipped 0.7%; Etsy and Wix gained. Shopify’s next earnings report will focus on holiday-quarter revenue and costs tied to AI and marketing.
1 January 2026
Google stock caps best year since 2009 as AI bets carry Alphabet into 2026

Google stock caps best year since 2009 as AI bets carry Alphabet into 2026

Alphabet ended 2025 up 66%, its strongest annual gain since 2009, driven by investor enthusiasm for new AI-powered search features. Citizens JMP raised its price target on Alphabet to $385. U.S. stocks posted double-digit gains for the year, led by AI-linked tech names. Novavax shares fell 1.47% Tuesday, closing at $6.72, about 42% below their 52-week high.
Disney (DIS) stock slips after-hours as DOJ child-privacy settlement and ‘Zootopia 2’ record hit headlines

Disney (DIS) stock slips after-hours as DOJ child-privacy settlement and ‘Zootopia 2’ record hit headlines

Disney shares dropped 0.9% to $113.77 in after-hours trading Wednesday after a federal court ordered the company to pay $10 million for violating children’s privacy rules on YouTube. Separately, Disney’s “Zootopia 2” became its highest-grossing animated film, earning $1.46 billion worldwide. U.S. markets close Thursday for New Year’s Day and reopen Friday.
1 January 2026
Western Digital (WDC) stock slides after-hours into year-end as traders trim storage winners

Western Digital (WDC) stock slides after-hours into year-end as traders trim storage winners

Western Digital shares fell 2.2% to $172.27 in after-hours trading Wednesday, tracking broader tech weakness and year-end portfolio moves. The stock, a key indicator for data-center demand, swung between $171.28 and $177.46 during the day. Investors await the company’s next quarterly update for signals on margins and demand for AI-related storage. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
CrowdStrike stock (CRWD) slips after hours as CEO pay filing and Wedbush’s $600 target hit year-end tape

CrowdStrike stock (CRWD) slips after hours as CEO pay filing and Wedbush’s $600 target hit year-end tape

CrowdStrike shares fell 1.5% after hours to $468.76 following disclosure of a new performance-based equity award for CEO George Kurtz, tied to S&P 500-relative returns through 2028. Analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush reiterated a $600 price target, calling CrowdStrike a key AI-linked cybersecurity play for 2026. Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, and Fortinet also traded lower late Wednesday. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
Lumentum stock slips in year-end trade; investors look to February results for next catalyst

Lumentum stock slips in year-end trade; investors look to February results for next catalyst

Lumentum Holdings closed down 0.7% at $368.59 Wednesday, then rose 0.06% after hours. The drop followed a broader year-end slide in U.S. stocks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both off about 0.7%. Shares traded between $367.12 and $379.27 on volume of 1.58 million. Investors now await early-January macro data and Lumentum’s next earnings window in February.
ServiceNow (NOW) stock slips after hours as CEO contract change nears and $7.75B Armis deal stays in focus

ServiceNow (NOW) stock slips after hours as CEO contract change nears and $7.75B Armis deal stays in focus

ServiceNow shares slipped 0.7% to $153.19 in after-hours trading Wednesday. A regulatory filing showed CEO Bill McDermott’s contract was amended to allow CEO, co-CEO, or chairman roles through at least 2030. Investors are weighing ServiceNow’s planned $7.75 billion cash acquisition of cybersecurity firm Armis, expected to close in the second half of 2026.
Bank of America stock today: BAC slips after-hours as year-end selling and rate focus set up January catalysts

Bank of America stock today: BAC slips after-hours as year-end selling and rate focus set up January catalysts

Bank of America shares slipped 0.5% to $55 in after-hours trading Wednesday as U.S. stocks closed lower on the year’s final session. Initial jobless claims fell to 199,000, pushing Treasury yields higher. Markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and will reopen Friday. Investors await Bank of America’s Jan. 14 earnings and the Fed’s Jan. 28 policy decision.
1 January 2026
Sidus Space stock swings after-hours as $16.2 mln share sale and new 13G stake keep SIDU in focus

Sidus Space stock swings after-hours as $16.2 mln share sale and new 13G stake keep SIDU in focus

Sidus Space shares closed up 31.9% at $3.52 on Wednesday before falling 10.8% in after-hours trading. The company completed a $16.2 million direct stock offering at $1.50 per share this week. A Schedule 13G filing showed CVI Investments and Heights Capital now hold a 7.4% stake. Trading volume topped 168 million shares as the stock ranged from $2.48 to $4.20.
1 January 2026
Pfizer stock dips after-hours as 2026 drug price hike list puts PFE in the spotlight

Pfizer stock dips after-hours as 2026 drug price hike list puts PFE in the spotlight

Pfizer shares fell 0.4% to $24.90 in after-hours trading after reports the company will lead U.S. drug list-price increases in 2026, including a 15% hike for its COVID vaccine. Healthcare data show Pfizer plans about 80 price increases, as drugmakers prepare for the annual January price reset under political scrutiny. Investors await further pricing updates and Pfizer’s February earnings call.
GE Vernova stock slips after hours as 2025 ends; dividend date and January earnings in focus

GE Vernova stock slips after hours as 2025 ends; dividend date and January earnings in focus

GE Vernova shares fell 0.9% to $653.57 in after-hours trading Wednesday, tracking broader declines in grid and power-infrastructure stocks. The drop comes ahead of a Jan. 5 dividend record date and late-January earnings. The S&P 500 closed down 0.74% in thin year-end trade. GE Vernova’s stock remains up over 370% since its 2024 spinoff from General Electric.
Corcept stock plunges 50% after FDA rejects relacorilant in Cushing’s-related hypertension

Corcept stock plunges 50% after FDA rejects relacorilant in Cushing’s-related hypertension

Corcept shares plunged about 50% in after-hours trading after the FDA declined to approve relacorilant for hypertension linked to hypercortisolism. The agency requested more evidence of effectiveness, despite acknowledging trial data. Wolfe Research downgraded the stock and slashed its price target. Corcept said it plans to meet with the FDA to discuss next steps.

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  • Nvidia: The 'Magnificent Seven' Stock Offering a Rare Buying Opportunity
    June 29, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT. The 'Magnificent Seven' tech stocks-Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Nvidia, and Tesla-have propelled the AI market boom but recently saw valuations decline amid economic concerns. Nvidia stands out as a once-in-a-decade buying opportunity, now trading at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 21, down from over 48 last year. Despite the dip, Nvidia reported over $215 billion in annual revenue, reflecting strong demand for its AI-related products. Analysts view the current valuation as a bargain given the robust AI growth story and recent earnings momentum, suggesting potential upside as investor confidence returns.

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Microsoft rebound ahead of Nasdaq open puts AI spending in spotlight

Microsoft rebound ahead of Nasdaq open puts AI spending in spotlight

29 June 2026
Microsoft surged 5.7% to $372.97 in premarket trading, adding $149 billion in market value, as investors weigh soaring AI-driven capex—Q3 spending was about twice free cash flow—against strong cloud growth and a $37 billion AI revenue run rate, while analysts warn higher costs could pressure margins.
Apple shares hold steady as buyback talk meets AI chip strain

Apple shares hold steady as buyback talk meets AI chip strain

29 June 2026
Apple surged 3.14% Friday with trading volume at 506% of its 65-day average as investors weigh a $100 billion buyback—potentially reducing shares by 2.4%—against soaring memory costs and Apple’s push for U.S. approval to buy DRAM from blacklisted CXMT, raising policy risks as device price hikes hit Macs and iPads.
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