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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.
30 December 2025
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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.
29 December 2025
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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.
29 December 2025
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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.
26 December 2025
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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.
26 December 2025
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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.
26 December 2025
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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.
25 December 2025
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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, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) is making headlines on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 after confirming the successful orbital launch of “BlueBird 6,” its first next‑generation satellite designed to deliver space-based 4G/5G cellular broadband directly to standard, unmodified smartphones. Business Wire Yet despite the milestone, ASTS stock has been whipsawing in a holiday-shortened U.S. trading session—a reminder that for high‑beta “future-network” names, major technical wins don’t always translate into a straight-line move in the share price. New York Stock Exchange Below is a comprehensive roundup of the Dec. 24, 2025 news flow, the key catalysts and risks being debated, and what
24 December 2025
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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 Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) is ending 2025 with a familiar mix of ingredients for EV investors: a strong stock move, a big product catalyst on the horizon, and a debate about whether the company’s technology story can outrun its cash burn long enough to reach scale. As of Dec. 24, 2025, Rivian shares traded around $21.22 in U.S. markets, with light holiday-session volume and a narrow intraday range. What’s different heading into 2026 is why people are paying attention. In December, Rivian pushed hard to reposition itself from “cool electric truck brand” to “software-defined vehicle platform”—complete with an autonomy
24 December 2025
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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

December 23, 2025 — Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGTI) is back in the spotlight as quantum-computing stocks churn through sharp end‑of‑year moves. By 17:55 UTC (about 12:55 p.m. ET), Rigetti shares traded around $25.24, down roughly 6% on the session after a stronger prior close, with an intraday range near $25.20–$26.82 and volume above 20 million shares. The day’s pullback underscores a defining feature of the “pure‑play” quantum group: even modest headlines, analyst notes, or positioning flows can translate into outsized price swings. And with multiple Wall Street firms now publishing fresh coverage and price targets into 2026, Rigetti’s debate
23 December 2025
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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 Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) is back in the spotlight on December 23, 2025, after a headline-driven surge on Monday turned into a sharp cooldown on Tuesday—an all-too-familiar pattern for a high-volatility “pure-play” quantum computing stock. The trigger: D-Wave’s announcement that it will showcase commercial quantum technology at CES 2026, putting its pitch for real-world use cases in front of a mainstream tech audience. D-Wave Quantum+1 As of 11:37 a.m. ET (16:37 UTC) on Dec. 23, QBTS was trading at $30.09, down $2.10 (-6.5%) from the prior close, after swinging between an intraday high of $31.98 and a low of
23 December 2025
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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)

Artificial intelligence stocks are closing out 2025 with a familiar mix of momentum, skepticism, and shifting geopolitics. On December 23, 2025, several headlines moved the AI investing narrative beyond a simple “chips up, everything else follows” story: fresh signals on AI chip exports to China, a new wave of mega-cap spending for AI infrastructure, and a growing debate over whether U.S. AI leaders are pricing in too-perfect outcomes. Below is a breakdown of the most market-relevant news, forecasts, and analyst takes dated Dec. 23, 2025, and how investors are framing the next leg of the AI cycle into 2026. The
23 December 2025
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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

Dec. 23, 2025 — Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) is trading around $21 in Tuesday’s session, after recently tagging a new 52-week high near $22.68 earlier this week. Investing.com Australia The timing matters: Rivian’s late-2025 rally has been powered less by day-to-day delivery noise and more by a reframing of the story—from “EV startup trying to survive” to “software-defined vehicle platform trying to monetize autonomy.” That shift is now colliding with a familiar reality: Wall Street is more optimistic, but still deeply split on how much upside Rivian can unlock—and how quickly. Rivian stock today: what the tape is saying
23 December 2025
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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

NEW YORK — December 23, 2025 — Apple Inc. stock (NASDAQ: AAPL) is in focus today as investors weigh a fresh wave of regulatory pressure in Europe against an increasingly optimistic “AI-driven upgrade cycle” narrative heading into 2026. Apple shares have been hovering around $271 in recent trading, with a 52-week range of roughly $169 to $289—a reminder that the stock has already staged a sizeable run even as Wall Street debates what the next leg higher would require. Investing.com At the center of today’s news flow: Italy’s antitrust authority has fined Apple €98.6 million (about $116 million) over claims
23 December 2025
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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)

December 22, 2025 — Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) is back in the spotlight as its stock trades near a one-year peak, powered by a fast-moving mix of autonomy headlines, a major software rollout, and rising optimism that the upcoming R2 midsize SUV can unlock scale. Still, the rally is colliding with a tougher EV demand backdrop after federal incentives ended, and Rivian remains a cash-burning automaker racing to prove it can turn technology into durable profits. Below is what’s moving Rivian stock today, what Wall Street is forecasting, and what investors are watching next—based on the latest reporting and
22 December 2025
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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, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) is back in the spotlight on December 22, 2025, as the quantum-computing trade heats up again and Wall Street’s coverage of the sector expands. As of 17:20 UTC on Monday (Dec. 22), IONQ was trading around $55.06, up roughly $6.58 on the session (about +13.6% versus the prior close), after opening near $49.94 and hitting an intraday high around $55.56 on volume of about 16.7 million shares. That price action is the headline. The more interesting story is why IonQ keeps acting like a mood ring for the quantum narrative—and what the latest round of partnerships,
22 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Disney stock ends week higher after Friday bounce — what to watch for DIS next week

Disney stock ends week higher after Friday bounce — what to watch for DIS next week

7 February 2026
Disney shares closed up 3.6% at $108.70 Friday, recovering from earlier losses as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow topped 50,000. Investors are watching Super Bowl streaming economics and Disney’s CEO transition, with Josh D’Amaro set to take over at the March 18 meeting. Disney reported quarterly revenue of $25.98 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.63, while segment operating income fell 9% to $4.6 billion.
Novo Nordisk stock: Class B shares face Monday test after FDA squeeze forces Hims to pull $49 Wegovy copycat

Novo Nordisk stock: Class B shares face Monday test after FDA squeeze forces Hims to pull $49 Wegovy copycat

7 February 2026
Novo Nordisk Class B shares closed up 5.3% at 295.50 Danish crowns in Copenhagen after Hims & Hers said it would stop offering a compounded pill version of Wegovy following U.S. regulatory warnings. The move came after Novo called the Hims product “illegal mass compounding” and threatened legal action. Shares had fallen nearly 8% Thursday after Hims launched the pill. Trading resumes Monday.
Linde stock price falls as LIN heads into weekend; JPMorgan downgrade and guidance in focus

Linde stock price falls as LIN heads into weekend; JPMorgan downgrade and guidance in focus

7 February 2026
Linde plc shares fell 2.5% to $448.24 Friday after reporting Q4 sales up 6% to $8.76 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.20. The company guided 2026 adjusted EPS to $17.40–$17.90, below analyst consensus. JPMorgan downgraded the stock, while Morgan Stanley and UBS raised price targets. Linde repurchased $1.4 billion in shares in Q4 and returned $7.4 billion to shareholders in 2025.
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