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Technology News 22 December 2025

Uber Technologies (UBER) Stock Rallies on Baidu Robotaxi London Deal: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025)

Uber Technologies (UBER) Stock Rallies on Baidu Robotaxi London Deal: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025)

Uber shares rose 2.36% to $81.18 on Dec. 22 after the company announced a partnership with Lyft and Baidu to launch Apollo Go robotaxi trials in London in 2026. The move follows the U.K.’s Automated Vehicles Act, which shifts liability to companies. Baidu’s Apollo Go RT6 vehicles will join Uber and Lyft’s London networks, pending regulatory approval.
22 December 2025
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Viasat (VSAT) Stock Today: Price Jumps as ViaSat-3 Expansion, Ka-Band Defense Network, and Analyst Forecasts Shape 2026 Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025)

Viasat (VSAT) Stock Today: Price Jumps as ViaSat-3 Expansion, Ka-Band Defense Network, and Analyst Forecasts Shape 2026 Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025)

Viasat shares rose about 7% to $36.16 by midday Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, after the company released a year-in-review update. The recap highlighted the November launch of ViaSat-3 F2, plans for expanded capacity in 2026, and over 2,000 maritime orders for its NexusWave system. The stock traded between the mid-$34s and mid-$36s during the session.
22 December 2025
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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Jumps on 800G Hyperscaler Momentum: Dec. 22, 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Jumps on 800G Hyperscaler Momentum: Dec. 22, 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook

Applied Optoelectronics shares jumped 14% to 16% intraday Monday, trading near $36, after news of its first volume order for 800G data center transceivers from a major hyperscale customer. The company expects 800G shipments to add $4 million to $8 million in Q4 revenue. AAOI also reported $22 million in 400G orders year-to-date.
22 December 2025
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Applied Materials Stock (AMAT) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook as AI Chip Spending Accelerates (Dec. 22, 2025)

Applied Materials Stock (AMAT) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook as AI Chip Spending Accelerates (Dec. 22, 2025)

Applied Materials shares rose about 1.17% to $259.40 on Dec. 22 amid a tech-led rebound and renewed AI enthusiasm. Investors weighed strong AI-driven chip demand against ongoing U.S.-China export restrictions. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index also gained in early trading. Lighter holiday trading volumes heightened volatility for chip stocks.
22 December 2025
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Lam Research Stock (LRCX) News Today: Shares Hit Fresh Highs as AI Chip Spending Lifts Forecasts Into 2026

Lam Research Stock (LRCX) News Today: Shares Hit Fresh Highs as AI Chip Spending Lifts Forecasts Into 2026

Lam Research shares surged 4.6% to $172.27 on Monday, reaching a new 52-week high of $173.58 last Friday amid heavy trading. The stock is up 138.5% year-to-date, fueled by strong AI-driven demand for semiconductor equipment and multiple price target hikes. Wall Street is watching for Lam’s next earnings, with consensus expecting $1.15 per share, up 26.4% from last year.
22 December 2025
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Western Digital (WDC) Stock on Dec. 22, 2025: Nasdaq-100 Entry, New Price-Target Hikes, and the AI Storage Boom Driving Forecasts

Western Digital (WDC) Stock on Dec. 22, 2025: Nasdaq-100 Entry, New Price-Target Hikes, and the AI Storage Boom Driving Forecasts

Western Digital joined the Nasdaq-100 before markets opened Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. Shares opened near $186.67 but fell 3.95% to around $173.93 in volatile early trading. The stock had rallied over the past month amid analyst upgrades and AI infrastructure demand. Index inclusion follows a year-long surge and recent price targets as high as $250.
22 December 2025
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Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock Today: Google Cloud’s $10B Security Push, Gemini 3 Momentum, and 2026 Analyst Targets (Dec. 22, 2025)

Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock Today: Google Cloud’s $10B Security Push, Gemini 3 Momentum, and 2026 Analyst Targets (Dec. 22, 2025)

Alphabet Class C shares traded around $308–$309 midday Monday, with market cap near $3.7 trillion after a strong 2025 run. Q3 revenue topped $100 billion for the first time, up 16% year over year. The company raised its 2025 capex outlook to $91–$93 billion, citing AI and cloud investments. Shares remain off their late-November high of $328.67.
22 December 2025
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Oracle Stock (ORCL) Jumps on TikTok U.S. Joint Venture Deal: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Jumps on TikTok U.S. Joint Venture Deal: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

December 22, 2025 — Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) stock is sharply higher on Monday, with shares trading around $192 and up roughly 6–7% in the latest session, as investors digest a fresh catalyst tied to TikTok—while continuing to debate the bigger, longer-running story: Oracle’s massive AI cloud buildout and the financing required to deliver it. Below is a full, up-to-date breakdown of the key headlines and analysis shaping Oracle stock on 22.12.2025, plus the most important forecasts, price targets, and risks now in focus. Why Oracle stock is rising today: TikTok’s U.S. joint venture becomes “real” (and Oracle is central)
22 December 2025
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AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 22, 2025): China MI308 Order Talk, Analyst Targets, and What Could Move Advanced Micro Devices Next

AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 22, 2025): China MI308 Order Talk, Analyst Targets, and What Could Move Advanced Micro Devices Next

AMD shares traded near $214 Monday after reports that Alibaba is considering an order of 40,000 to 50,000 MI308 AI accelerators. The chips are designed to comply with U.S. export controls for China. AMD and Alibaba have not commented. The news comes as policy uncertainty continues to affect AI chip shipments to China.
22 December 2025
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Uber Stock Outlook for 2026: Baidu Robotaxi Trials, Profit Momentum, and Why UBER Shares Look “Historically Cheap”

Uber Stock Outlook for 2026: Baidu Robotaxi Trials, Profit Momentum, and Why UBER Shares Look “Historically Cheap”

Uber and Lyft said Monday they will partner with China’s Baidu to launch driverless taxi trials in London in 2026, using Baidu’s Apollo Go vehicles. Uber shares rose about 3% to $82 after the announcement. The U.K. is emerging as a key market for autonomous vehicle pilots, with Waymo and Wayve also planning tests in London next year.
22 December 2025
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Broadcom Stock (AVGO) News Today: AI Chip Forecasts, VMware Risks, Dividend Date, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 22, 2025)

Broadcom Stock (AVGO) News Today: AI Chip Forecasts, VMware Risks, Dividend Date, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 22, 2025)

Broadcom shares rose about 3% to $340 in early trading Monday, December 22, amid gains across chip stocks and renewed AI optimism. The move follows a volatile stretch after Broadcom warned that rising sales of custom AI chips could pressure margins, despite record quarterly results and higher revenue guidance. The stock’s ex-dividend date also falls this week, influencing trading activity.
22 December 2025
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Broadcom Stock (AVGO) News Today, Dec. 22, 2025: AI Backlog, Dividend Date, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Are Watching

Broadcom Stock (AVGO) News Today, Dec. 22, 2025: AI Backlog, Dividend Date, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Are Watching

Broadcom shares hovered near $340 Monday after a sharp pullback, as chip stocks rebounded on renewed AI optimism. The company reported Q4 revenue of $18 billion, up 28% year over year, and said AI semiconductor revenue jumped 74%. Broadcom guided to $19.1 billion in Q1 revenue and expects AI chip sales to double to $8.2 billion. CEO Hock Tan cited a $73 billion AI order backlog to ship over 18 months.
22 December 2025
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BigBear.ai (BBAI) Stock News Today: Defense AI Partnership Sparks Rally as Ask Sage Deal and Share Vote Loom (Dec. 22, 2025)

BigBear.ai (BBAI) Stock News Today: Defense AI Partnership Sparks Rally as Ask Sage Deal and Share Vote Loom (Dec. 22, 2025)

BigBear.ai shares surged after announcing a partnership with C Speed to integrate AI with radar systems for defense and border security. The company also opened its first Middle East office in Abu Dhabi earlier in December. Shares traded around $6.26 on Dec. 22, showing sharp volatility and high volume. Financial terms of the C Speed deal remain undisclosed.
22 December 2025
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Uber Stock (UBER) News Today, Dec. 22, 2025: Baidu Robotaxi Trials in London, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Uber Shares Next

Uber Stock (UBER) News Today, Dec. 22, 2025: Baidu Robotaxi Trials in London, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Uber Shares Next

Uber and Lyft said Monday they will partner with Baidu to launch robotaxi trials in London in 2026 using Baidu’s Apollo Go platform. Uber shares traded at $79.31, down 0.5% on the day. The UK’s new Automated Vehicles Act clarifies liability for self-driving cars. The partnership has sparked national-security concerns over foreign autonomous systems operating in London.
22 December 2025
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AI Profit Boom for Credit Cards and Retailers in 2026: Tech, Healthcare—and Silver—Emerge as Key Market Themes

AI Profit Boom for Credit Cards and Retailers in 2026: Tech, Healthcare—and Silver—Emerge as Key Market Themes

Gold hit a record $4,420.01 per ounce on Dec. 22, with silver also reaching an all-time high at $69.44. AI-linked stocks drove gains in Asian markets, especially among Japanese and Taiwanese chipmakers. U.S. equity valuations remain near dot-com era highs, led by a handful of tech giants. Investors are weighing AI’s growth against surging demand for precious metals heading into 2026.
22 December 2025
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Bitfarms Stock (BITF) in Focus on Dec. 22, 2025: S&P/TSX Composite Addition, AI Data Center Pivot, and Updated Analyst Forecasts

Bitfarms Stock (BITF) in Focus on Dec. 22, 2025: S&P/TSX Composite Addition, AI Data Center Pivot, and Updated Analyst Forecasts

Bitfarms Ltd. joined the S&P/TSX Composite Index on December 22, following a strong 11% gain in its U.S. shares at last week’s close. The company is shifting from pure Bitcoin mining to focus on AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. Analysts have updated forecasts after recent earnings. Trading volume and volatility are expected to rise as index funds adjust positions.
22 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: $816M Space Force Satellite Win, Record Electron Launches, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: $816M Space Force Satellite Win, Record Electron Launches, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Rocket Lab shares closed at a record $70.52 on Friday, Dec. 19, after the company announced an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-tracking satellites. The stock remained active Dec. 22 as Rocket Lab also marked its 21st successful Electron launch of 2025, achieving a 100% mission success rate for the year.
22 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Today (Dec 22, 2025): STI Hits Record High as Global Risk-On Returns; Seatrium and CNMC in Focus

Singapore Stock Market Today (Dec 22, 2025): STI Hits Record High as Global Risk-On Returns; Seatrium and CNMC in Focus

Singapore’s Straits Times Index rose about 0.7% to around 4,601 on Monday, hitting record highs amid a tech-driven rebound in global markets. The gains came as investors navigated thin year-end liquidity, volatile currency and metals markets, and index changes taking effect. Regional equities also advanced, tracking Wall Street’s tech rally. Local corporate news and cross-asset moves influenced trading.
22 December 2025
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DroneShield Limited (ASX: DRO) Stock Jumps on Governance Reset: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch in 2026

DroneShield Limited (ASX: DRO) Stock Jumps on Governance Reset: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch in 2026

DroneShield shares jumped nearly 9% to A$3.03 on Monday after the board introduced a mandatory minimum shareholding policy for directors and senior management. The move follows controversy over insider selling and disclosure issues last month. CEO Oleg Vornik must hold shares worth twice his annual salary within a year. The company also plans to appoint another independent director and review executive pay.
22 December 2025
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Starbucks Names Former Amazon Grocery Tech Leader Anand Varadarajan as CTO in Brian Niccol’s Turnaround Push

Starbucks Names Former Amazon Grocery Tech Leader Anand Varadarajan as CTO in Brian Niccol’s Turnaround Push

Starbucks named Anand Varadarajan, a longtime Amazon executive, as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective January 19, 2026. Varadarajan will oversee technology upgrades aimed at improving store speed and labor efficiency, following the previous CTO’s departure in the fall. CEO Brian Niccol is pushing a tech overhaul to address operational challenges in U.S. stores.
22 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Woolworths share price slips as WOW.AX heads toward half-year results test

Woolworths share price slips as WOW.AX heads toward half-year results test

8 February 2026
Sydney, Feb 8, 2026, 17:20 AEDT — Market closed Woolworths Group Ltd (WOW.AX) shares ended Friday at A$31.45, down 16 Australian cents, or about 0.5%, from the prior close. The Australian market is shut on Sunday and reopens on Monday. (Intelligent Investor) The broader mood is still fragile after Friday’s sell-off. The S&P/ASX 200 tumbled 2% and finished the week down 1.8%, ABC reported. “Panic is spreading,” MooMoo Australia analyst Michael McCarthy told ABC News. (ABC News) That matters for Woolworths because “defensive” stocks can stop behaving defensively when screens turn red. The next earnings update is a chance for
Xero share price (ASX:XRO) ends lower as tech rout grinds on; what investors watch next week

Xero share price (ASX:XRO) ends lower as tech rout grinds on; what investors watch next week

8 February 2026
Xero closed Friday down 0.4% at A$81.76, near last week’s low, as software stocks slumped. The S&P/ASX 200 Tech Index was set to end the week down about 12%, hitting levels last seen in December 2023. Global tech shares also fell, with nearly $1 trillion in value erased from U.S. software stocks since Jan. 28. Investors await fresh rate and inflation signals next week.
Huntington Bank taps ex-BNY risk boss Senthil Kumar as new chief risk officer

Huntington Bank taps ex-BNY risk boss Senthil Kumar as new chief risk officer

8 February 2026
Huntington Bank named Senthil Kumar chief risk officer, effective Feb. 16, as it enters a stricter regulatory category after closing its Cadence Bank merger on Feb. 2. Kumar replaces Helga Houston, who becomes senior executive adviser March 1. The merger brings Huntington’s assets to about $279 billion, triggering tougher oversight. No branch closures are planned before a mid-2026 systems conversion.
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