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Technology Trends News 22 December 2025 - 30 December 2025

Reddit stock pops nearly 4% as Needham spotlights AI-search citations

Reddit stock pops nearly 4% as Needham spotlights AI-search citations

Reddit shares rose 3.9% to $234.65 Monday, outperforming a weaker U.S. market after Needham highlighted the company’s prominence in AI-generated search results. The analyst estimated Reddit accounts for 20% to 40% of AI citations and reiterated a Buy rating with a $300 target. Meta and Pinterest fell, while Snap was little changed. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 ended lower.
TCS presses reset on AI strategy as it shifts from pilots to payback

TCS presses reset on AI strategy as it shifts from pilots to payback

Tata Consultancy Services is shifting from small AI pilots to scaled deployments tied to return on investment, The Economic Times reported. The company has laid off about 12,000 employees in six months and crossed $30 billion in revenue for FY25. TCS introduced a five-level autonomy framework and expanded workforce training as it reshapes roles and delivery. CEO K Krithivasan aims to make TCS the world’s largest AI-led tech services firm.
Tesla stock slips into year-end week as robotaxi scrutiny builds

Tesla stock slips into year-end week as robotaxi scrutiny builds

Tesla shares fell 2.1% to $475.19 Friday, lagging a flat market in thin post-holiday trading. U.S. regulators intensified scrutiny of autonomous vehicle safety after a San Francisco blackout stalled Waymo robotaxis. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a defect probe into 2022 Model 3 emergency door releases. Tesla closed below its 52-week high of $498.83.
Uber Stock (NYSE: UBER) Today: Price Near $81 as FTC Uber One Lawsuit and Robotaxi Expansion Shape the 2026 Outlook

Uber Stock (NYSE: UBER) Today: Price Near $81 as FTC Uber One Lawsuit and Robotaxi Expansion Shape the 2026 Outlook

Uber shares traded near $81.37, up 0.27%, in a quiet post-Christmas session Friday as U.S. stocks hovered near record highs. The company faces heightened legal scrutiny after the FTC and 21 states expanded a complaint over Uber One subscription practices, alleging unauthorized charges and difficult cancellations. Uber denies the claims, saying most cancellations take under 20 seconds.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock Slides in Post-Christmas Trading as Wall Street Holds Near Record Highs: CES 2026 Catalyst, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Next

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock Slides in Post-Christmas Trading as Wall Street Holds Near Record Highs: CES 2026 Catalyst, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Next

D-Wave Quantum shares fell nearly 10% to $24.82 by early afternoon Friday, after swinging between $27.79 and $24.78 on heavy volume. The drop follows a surge earlier in the week tied to CES 2026 sponsorship news. U.S. markets traded quietly, with the S&P 500 touching a record high before easing. Thin post-holiday trading amplified volatility in quantum computing stocks.
AI Stocks Today (Dec. 26, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, China’s “Hard Tech” Push, and the Global Data-Center Arms Race

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 26, 2025): Nvidia’s Groq Deal, China’s “Hard Tech” Push, and the Global Data-Center Arms Race

Nvidia struck a non-exclusive licensing deal with AI chip startup Groq, bringing over Groq’s CEO and key staff while Groq remains independent. U.S. equities closed at record highs on Dec. 24, with AI-linked stocks rebounding after recent volatility. Investors are watching supply chain constraints and spending as the year ends. Micron shares rose as traders bet on the AI ecosystem.
Data Center Stocks in 2025: AI Capex Forecasts, Power Constraints, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025)

Data Center Stocks in 2025: AI Capex Forecasts, Power Constraints, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025)

U.S. markets are closed for Christmas after an early close on December 24. Microsoft plans a $400 million data center near San Antonio, with completion expected by 2028, according to local reports. Goldman Sachs projects AI companies may invest over $500 billion in 2026, as power demand from data centers drives new records, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Turns Volatile After BlueBird 6 Launch: Dec. 24, 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Turns Volatile After BlueBird 6 Launch: Dec. 24, 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next

AST SpaceMobile confirmed the successful launch of its BlueBird 6 satellite from India late Tuesday, aiming to deliver space-based 4G/5G broadband to standard smartphones. Shares opened sharply higher Wednesday but fell mid-session amid heavy trading, despite the milestone. The company plans to deploy up to 60 satellites by the end of 2026. U.S. markets closed early for Christmas Eve.
Rivian Stock (RIVN) News on Dec. 24, 2025: Analysts Split on 2026 Upside as R2 and Autonomy+ Take Center Stage

Rivian Stock (RIVN) News on Dec. 24, 2025: Analysts Split on 2026 Upside as R2 and Autonomy+ Take Center Stage

Rivian shares traded near $21.22 on Dec. 24, 2025, as investors weighed the company’s push to rebrand as a software-driven vehicle platform. Analysts cited Rivian’s custom self-driving chip, developed with TSMC, and the upcoming R2 model as key catalysts. Price targets remain divided despite a recent rally. Rivian’s new Autonomy+ subscription undercuts Tesla’s pricing, aiming for recurring revenue.
Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock News Today: Analysts’ 2026 Targets, Quantum Roadmap Milestones, and Why Shares Are Swinging

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock News Today: Analysts’ 2026 Targets, Quantum Roadmap Milestones, and Why Shares Are Swinging

Rigetti Computing shares fell about 6% to $25.24 by early afternoon on December 23, with trading volume topping 20 million. The drop followed a surge in quantum-computing stocks linked to year-end portfolio moves and new Wall Street coverage. Analysts have shifted focus from Rigetti’s technology to questions about valuation as the company races to develop fault-tolerant hardware despite modest revenue.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) Stock Today: CES 2026 Catalyst, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 23, 2025)

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) Stock Today: CES 2026 Catalyst, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 23, 2025)

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 6.5% to $30.09 by 11:37 a.m. ET Tuesday, reversing a 19.7% surge the previous session after announcing plans to showcase commercial quantum technology at CES 2026. Trading volume spiked, with shares swinging between $31.98 and $29.85. The company will present its annealing quantum tech and hybrid solvers at the January event in Las Vegas.
AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet and China’s AI Surge Reshape the 2026 Playbook (Dec. 23, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet and China’s AI Surge Reshape the 2026 Playbook (Dec. 23, 2025)

Nvidia is set to resume H200 AI chip shipments to China by mid-February 2026 after U.S. policy shifts, while AMD’s China-compliant accelerators draw interest from Chinese cloud firms. Alphabet agreed to buy data-center developer Intersect for $4.75 billion. ByteDance plans about $23 billion in AI infrastructure spending next year. Investors are rotating attention to Chinese AI stocks amid concerns over high U.S. valuations.
Rivian Stock (RIVN) News on Dec. 23, 2025: Autonomy+ and the R2 “Inflection Year” Thesis Push Shares Near a 52-Week High

Rivian Stock (RIVN) News on Dec. 23, 2025: Autonomy+ and the R2 “Inflection Year” Thesis Push Shares Near a 52-Week High

Rivian shares traded near $21.06 Tuesday, pulling back from a recent 52-week high of $22.68 after a surge driven by its Dec. 11 Autonomy & AI Day. The company announced its own self-driving chip and a new Autonomy+ driver-assist bundle, aiming for higher automation by 2026. Wall Street remains split, with Baird upgrading Rivian to Outperform and raising its price target to $25.
Apple Stock Price Today (AAPL): Italy Antitrust Fine, AI Forecasts, and What Could Move Apple Shares in 2026

Apple Stock Price Today (AAPL): Italy Antitrust Fine, AI Forecasts, and What Could Move Apple Shares in 2026

Italy’s antitrust authority fined Apple €98.6 million ($116 million) for allegedly imposing unfair privacy consent requirements on third-party app developers. Apple shares traded near $271 following the news, within a 52-week range of $169 to $289. The company said it will appeal the penalty. Investors are weighing regulatory risks in Europe against optimism for an AI-driven upgrade cycle in 2026.
Rivian (RIVN) Stock News Today: 52-Week High, Autonomy+ Rollout, and R2 Launch Hype Drive Fresh Upgrades (Dec. 22, 2025)

Rivian (RIVN) Stock News Today: 52-Week High, Autonomy+ Rollout, and R2 Launch Hype Drive Fresh Upgrades (Dec. 22, 2025)

Rivian shares hit a 52-week high of $22.68 on Dec. 22 before closing down 3.38%, with trading volume over 32 million shares. The move follows Rivian's unveiling of its in-house self-driving chip, Autonomy+, and a major software update expanding hands-free driving features. The company faces slowing EV demand after federal incentives ended and continues to post losses.
IonQ Stock (IONQ) Surges as Quantum Rebound Gathers Steam: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks (Dec. 22, 2025)

IonQ Stock (IONQ) Surges as Quantum Rebound Gathers Steam: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks (Dec. 22, 2025)

IonQ shares jumped 13.6% to $55.06 as of 17:20 UTC on Dec. 22, 2025, trading on heavy volume with no single news catalyst. The move followed new analyst coverage, including a Jefferies Buy rating and $100 target and a Wedbush Outperform at $60. Consensus targets remain widely dispersed, ranging from $30 to $100.
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Nvidia stock ‘cheap’ again? AI spending surge puts NVDA back in the spotlight

Nvidia stock ‘cheap’ again? AI spending surge puts NVDA back in the spotlight

8 February 2026
Nvidia shares jumped 7.8% Friday, leading a rally in chip stocks after signs of continued AI hardware spending by major tech firms. The PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%, with AMD and Broadcom also gaining. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Investors remain split over whether soaring AI outlays will deliver sufficient returns.
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