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Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

Lam Research closed up 0.4% at $178.07 Friday in thin post-holiday trading. Investors await December-quarter results after the quarter ended Sunday, with guidance set at $5.20 billion revenue plus or minus $300 million. Fed minutes due Tuesday and light volumes could drive volatility. Other chip-equipment stocks also edged higher.
29 December 2025
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Rigetti stock drops nearly 9% as quantum names cool into year-end

Rigetti stock drops nearly 9% as quantum names cool into year-end

Rigetti Computing shares fell 8.6% to $22.38 Friday, leading a drop in quantum-computing stocks as year-end trading thinned. IonQ lost 7.6%, D-Wave Quantum slid 8.1%, and Quantum Computing Inc dropped 6.5%. The S&P 500 and other major indexes ended nearly flat after the holiday. Traders are watching for updates from quantum firms and signs of a continued “Santa Claus rally” into January.
29 December 2025
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Intel’s 107,000-sq-ft Santa Clara buildout: what city documents show

Intel’s 107,000-sq-ft Santa Clara buildout: what city documents show

Intel has filed plans with Santa Clara to build a three-story, 107,171-square-foot manufacturing and utility building at 3065 Bowers Ave, city documents show. The project would occupy 2.4 acres at the southwest corner of Intel’s Bowers campus. A city hearing is expected in early 2026, with construction targeted from mid-2026 to mid-2027. The proposal remains under city review.
29 December 2025
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Intel stock holds near $36 as investors weigh foundry signals into year-end

Intel stock holds near $36 as investors weigh foundry signals into year-end

Intel closed Friday up 0.1% at $36.20, with shares last indicated at $36.19. A Reuters report that Nvidia halted tests of Intel’s 18A chip process has kept focus on Intel’s foundry business and efforts to attract top customers. Intel says its 18A and 14A technologies are progressing, but Nvidia declined to comment. Traders are watching upcoming U.S. housing data, Fed minutes, and Intel’s next earnings.
29 December 2025
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Silver breaks $80 as Musk warns manufacturers face fallout from soaring metal prices

Silver breaks $80 as Musk warns manufacturers face fallout from soaring metal prices

Silver surged above $80 an ounce for the first time, Bloomberg reported, capping a record six-day rally. Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned manufacturers could be hit by the spike, citing silver’s role in industrial production. Analysts pointed to looming China export restrictions and expectations of U.S. rate cuts in 2026 as key factors. Gold and platinum also reached record highs this week, the Guardian said.
29 December 2025
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A massive asteroid will skim past Earth in 2029 — and a Swiss-built camera is gearing up to watch it

A massive asteroid will skim past Earth in 2029 — and a Swiss-built camera is gearing up to watch it

Asteroid Apophis will pass within 32,000 km of Earth on April 13, 2029, closer than many satellites but with no risk of impact, according to ESA. The University of Bern is building a camera for ESA and Japan’s Ramses mission to study changes to Apophis during the flyby. NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft will also observe the asteroid after the encounter. Apophis, about 375 meters wide, was discovered in 2004.
29 December 2025
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Oracle stock holds near $200 as year-end Fed minutes loom and AI spending worries linger

Oracle stock holds near $200 as year-end Fed minutes loom and AI spending worries linger

Oracle shares closed up 0.25% at $197.99 Friday, then slipped to $196.90 after hours. The company forecast third-quarter revenue growth of 16% to 18% and adjusted profit of $1.64 to $1.68 per share, both below analyst estimates. Oracle plans to raise fiscal 2026 capital spending by $15 billion to expand AI cloud capacity. Remaining performance obligations rose 15% to $523 billion but missed some forecasts.
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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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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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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Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Shares Hold Near $175 as U.S. Markets Stay Closed; Analysts See Upside Into Feb. 4 Earnings

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Shares Hold Near $175 as U.S. Markets Stay Closed; Analysts See Upside Into Feb. 4 Earnings

Qualcomm shares closed at $174.81 Friday, little changed in thin holiday trading. U.S. markets are shut for the weekend and will reopen Monday. The stock sits about 15% below its 52-week high and 45% above its low. Recent SEC filings show several institutional investors modestly increased their Qualcomm holdings in the third quarter.
28 December 2025
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Western Digital (WDC) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Western Digital (WDC) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Western Digital shares rose 1.10% to $181.54 on Friday, marking a third consecutive gain and closing within 4% of a 52-week high, while broader indexes were flat. Trading volume was light. MarketBeat noted recent insider sales and a third-quarter position cut by DePrince Race & Zollo Inc. Investors remain focused on strong Q1 results and guidance tied to AI-driven storage demand.
28 December 2025
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Coupang Stock (CPNG) News: Founder Bom Kim Apologizes for Data Leak as Shares Rebound—What to Watch Before Monday’s Market Open

Coupang Stock (CPNG) News: Founder Bom Kim Apologizes for Data Leak as Shares Rebound—What to Watch Before Monday’s Market Open

Coupang founder Bom Kim issued his first public apology Sunday for a customer data leak affecting about 3,000 accounts in South Korea and pledged compensation. Coupang said the data, stored by a former employee, was not sold or transferred and included no payment information. U.S. markets were closed; Coupang shares last traded at $24.27, up 6.45% on Friday.
28 December 2025
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AMD Stock Outlook: Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) Holds Near $215 Ahead of Year-End Week as China AI Chip Sales and Fed Minutes Take Center Stage

AMD Stock Outlook: Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) Holds Near $215 Ahead of Year-End Week as China AI Chip Sales and Fed Minutes Take Center Stage

AMD shares closed at $214.99, little changed after a holiday-shortened week marked by thin trading and volatility. Wall Street Zen downgraded AMD to “hold” on Saturday, while Seeking Alpha raised its view to “hold” citing AI demand but flagged margin risks. U.S. markets reopen Monday. Investors are watching for signs of China-related AI revenue, competitive pressures, and macro volatility.
28 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) Update: Drone Delivery Plans Scrapped in Italy as Wall Street Heads Into the Final Week of 2025

Amazon Stock (AMZN) Update: Drone Delivery Plans Scrapped in Italy as Wall Street Heads Into the Final Week of 2025

Amazon said it will halt plans for commercial drone deliveries in Italy, citing regulatory challenges after discussions with aerospace authorities. Italy’s civil aviation regulator called the move unexpected, linking it to internal company policy. Amazon shares last closed at $232.52, with a market cap near $2.49 trillion. Markets remain closed for the weekend.
28 December 2025
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Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Weekend Update: Analysts See 2026 Upside as AI Backlog, Margin Mix and VMware Growth Stay in Focus

Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Weekend Update: Analysts See 2026 Upside as AI Backlog, Margin Mix and VMware Growth Stay in Focus

Broadcom shares closed at $352.13 on Dec. 26, up 3.1% from $341.45 on Dec. 22, as investors weighed strong AI demand against margin concerns. The stock’s recent gains came despite volatility after Broadcom forecast lower gross margins tied to its AI product mix. U.S. markets reopen Monday after a quiet, low-volume holiday week. The S&P 500 hovered near 7,000 amid thin trading.
28 December 2025
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  • Wheat Prices Gain as US Crop Ratings Hold Steady
    April 28, 2026, 1:02 AM EDT. Wheat futures climbed on Monday, with Chicago SRW up 11 1/2 to 13 1/4 cents and Kansas City HRW rising 5 1/2 to 8 1/4 cents. Export inspections fell 29.53% week-on-week to 365,156 MT, marking a 43.84% drop year-on-year. The US spring wheat planting lags 3 points behind the five-year average at 19% planted, while winter wheat heading is 13 points ahead at 34%. Crop condition ratings remained steady at 30%. Saudi Arabia purchased 985,000 MT in a recent tender. Market watchers note steady demand despite shipment declines. May CBOT wheat settled at $6.21 1/2, up 13 1/4 cents, reflecting bullish sentiment amid stable crop progress and steady export interests.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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28 April 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closed at record highs Monday, driven by optimism over upcoming tech earnings from Apple, Microsoft, and Meta. Gains came despite a 2% surge in WTI crude prices after President Trump canceled Iran talks, heightening tensions at the Strait of Hormuz. Qualcomm’s reported collaboration with OpenAI and MediaTek boosted AI-infrastructure stocks. The strait remains effectively closed, raising energy supply concerns.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as After-Hours Trading Edges Higher

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as After-Hours Trading Edges Higher

28 April 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Monday, while the Dow slipped 62.67 points to 49,168.04. After-hours, major U.S. indexes edged up less than 0.2%. Nvidia jumped 4% to a new high, topping $5 trillion in value, while Domino’s Pizza fell after forecasting weaker 2026 growth. Investors await Big Tech earnings and a Federal Reserve decision this week.
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