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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.
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.
Data Center Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): AI Mega-Deals, Power Bottlenecks, and Export-Control Risk in Focus

Data Center Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): AI Mega-Deals, Power Bottlenecks, and Export-Control Risk in Focus

Oracle confirmed talks for an equity deal to fund its $10B Michigan AI data center are ongoing but exclude Blue Owl Capital, following reports of stalled negotiations that hit Oracle shares. Power supply remains a key constraint for data center growth, with new projections and regulations highlighting electricity as the main bottleneck. U.S. export controls and Chinese firms’ remote access to Nvidia GPUs are also under scrutiny.
Larry Page’s 2000 AI Prediction Is Google’s 2025 Reality as Gemini 3 Rolls Out — and Investors Take Notice

Larry Page’s 2000 AI Prediction Is Google’s 2025 Reality as Gemini 3 Rolls Out — and Investors Take Notice

A 2000 video of Google co-founder Larry Page describing an “ultimate search engine” as artificial intelligence resurfaced on December 21, echoing Google’s current AI push. Google now embeds its Gemini 3 AI across Search, the Gemini app, and enterprise tools, reporting 2 billion monthly users for AI Overviews and 650 million for the Gemini app. Investor interest in Alphabet has increased as the company pivots to AI-driven products.
Apple Stock (AAPL) News and Forecasts for Dec. 21, 2025: App Store Rule Shifts, AI Catalysts, and Wall Street Price Targets

Apple Stock (AAPL) News and Forecasts for Dec. 21, 2025: App Store Rule Shifts, AI Catalysts, and Wall Street Price Targets

Apple shares hovered near $273.67 on Dec. 21, 2025, below the 52-week high of $288.62. Apple confirmed it will allow alternative app stores and payment options in Japan to comply with new regulations. The company outlined reduced commissions and new fees for developers. Investors are watching regulatory changes and AI product updates into 2026.
Uber Stock (UBER) News and Forecasts for December 21, 2025: FTC Lawsuit, Robotaxi Rollout, and Analyst Price Targets

Uber Stock (UBER) News and Forecasts for December 21, 2025: FTC Lawsuit, Robotaxi Rollout, and Analyst Price Targets

Uber shares last traded at $79.31 as the company faces heightened legal risk from an expanded FTC and state lawsuit over Uber One subscription practices. The complaint alleges unauthorized charges and difficult cancellation, which Uber denies. The litigation has weighed on the stock, even as Uber pushes ahead with robotaxi launches and AI-driven expansion beyond ride-hailing.
Cloud Computing Stocks Outlook Dec. 20, 2025: AI Data Center Boom Powers Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet—and Tests Oracle

Cloud Computing Stocks Outlook Dec. 20, 2025: AI Data Center Boom Powers Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet—and Tests Oracle

Data-center dealmaking in 2025 set a new record, with over 100 transactions totaling nearly $61 billion, according to S&P Global. Wall Street now estimates hyperscaler AI capital spending will reach $527 billion in 2026, per Goldman Sachs. Microsoft continues to face AI infrastructure shortages, projecting supply constraints through June 2026 despite ongoing expansion efforts.
Data Center Stocks: AI Capex Boom Meets Power-Grid Bottlenecks — Today’s News and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Data Center Stocks: AI Capex Boom Meets Power-Grid Bottlenecks — Today’s News and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Georgia regulators approved a $16.3 billion electricity generation expansion, with 80% of new capacity aimed at data centers. Federal officials pressed PJM to clarify rules for AI-driven large loads near power plants. Data center asset dealmaking set a record in 2025, while investors grew cautious over valuations and debt funding.
EV Stocks News Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Tesla Delivery Forecasts, Rivian’s AI Pivot, and Policy Shifts Reset the 2026 Outlook

EV Stocks News Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Tesla Delivery Forecasts, Rivian’s AI Pivot, and Policy Shifts Reset the 2026 Outlook

The Delaware Supreme Court restored Elon Musk’s 2018 Tesla pay package, now valued at $139 billion, easing a major governance overhang. U.S. EV sales are projected to fall 2.1% in 2025, with battery-electric share dropping to 7.8%. Fewer incentives and affordability gaps are shifting EV stock narratives away from straight-line adoption.
GlobalFoundries Stock (GFS) Today: Nasdaq-100 Exit, EU Funding Boost, GaN Partnerships, and What Analysts Forecast Next

GlobalFoundries Stock (GFS) Today: Nasdaq-100 Exit, EU Funding Boost, GaN Partnerships, and What Analysts Forecast Next

GlobalFoundries will be removed from the Nasdaq-100 before markets open December 22, prompting potential index-related trading shifts. The company last closed at $36.63, with a market cap near $20.35 billion. On December 11, the EU approved €495 million in German state aid for GlobalFoundries’ semiconductor facilities. The firm is also expanding power semiconductor and silicon photonics operations through new partnerships.
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  • Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) Shares Show Momentum Despite Mixed Valuation Signals
    April 13, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT. Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) has posted a 17.02% share price gain over 90 days and a 26.24% total shareholder return over one year, reflecting improving investor sentiment. The stock trades near a CA$62.89 analyst price target but carries a 59.51% intrinsic valuation discount, raising questions about potential buying opportunities versus market expectations of future growth. Its current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 23x is above the Canadian Oil and Gas industry average of 18.7x but aligns with peers, signaling valuation tension. Investments in midstream assets like Cedar LNG and Prince Rupert LPG terminal support revenue expansion, although risks remain from capital-heavy projects and regulatory pressures. Investors must weigh these factors carefully amid a mixed outlook for Pembina's equity.

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13 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 13, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) Shares Show Momentum Despite Mixed Valuation Signals April 13, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT. Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) has posted a **17.02% share price gain over 90 days** and a **26.24% total shareholder return over one year**, reflecting improving investor sentiment. The stock trades near a **CA$62.89 analyst price target** but carries a **59.51% intrinsic valuation discount**, raising questions about potential buying opportunities versus market expectations of future growth. Its current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 23x is above the Canadian Oil and Gas
Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
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