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•  08 Dec 2025
 

•   AAPL  
   
  -0.26%
•   AVAV  
   
  -0.37%
•   AVPT  
   
  +0.89%
•   CMCSA  
   
  +0.53%
•   CVNA  
   
  +1.86%

$NFLX Netflix faced a rocky start Monday after a weekend of deal chatter and political commentary. Trump spoke out against Netflix $72 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery raising regulatory concerns. Paramount Skydance launched a $108 billion all cash hostile bid targeting WBD shareholders, bypassing Netflix. Analysts questioned valuation and regulatory pressure while noting Netflix's long term growth strategy built on premium IP and global scale. The stock dropped as investors digested the weekend news.

$CMCSA Comcast reflected on its unsuccessful weekend bids for WBD assets before Netflix was chosen. The company outlined plans for Peacock and was named a top Nasdaq 100 dividend stock with a 4.8 percent yield reinforcing its profile as a steady income oriented option in media.

$AAPL Apple stayed in focus Monday after weekend headlines on executive turnover and AI initiatives. Evercore and Wedbush described the changes as manageable and reaffirmed confidence in Apples 2026 AI road map. Chinese smartphone makers continued pushing to lure iPhone users highlighting competitive pressure. Investors remain constructive on Apples AI upgrade cycle.

$CVNA Carvana rallied Monday ahead of its S and P 500 inclusion. The stock gained momentum after a strong multiyear turnaround and bullish institutional commentary. Traders discussed whether index driven flows could sustain performance early this week.

$NEE NextEra announced major data center power agreements with Google and Meta over the weekend, locking in gigawatt scale AI contracts. Additional acquisitions and long-term power supply deals positioned the utility as strategically essential in clean energy and hyperscale AI ecosystems.

$KYMR Kymera surged Monday following positive Phase 1b results for KT 621 and news of a proposed $500 million public offering. Analysts noted strong clinical data and discussed whether Kymeras programs could match blockbuster immunology trajectories making it a biotech to watch.

$JNJ Johnson and Johnson remained under review Monday with focus on Stelara LOE, legal exposure and China market pressures. Investors weighed optimism around new product cycles against lingering headwinds as healthcare news ramps up this week.

$GME GameStop drew attention ahead of Tuesday earnings with traders focused on revenue stabilization, cost discipline and strategic repositioning. Market speculation was active despite the stock not trading over the weekend.

$LULU Lululemon prepared for Q3 earnings Tuesday with debate over resilience versus US softness and margin pressures. Shares trading above average analyst targets increased interest among investors.

$IBM gained attention Monday after its $11 billion Confluent acquisition and announcement of Riyadh Air as the world's first AI native airline. Analysts highlighted alignment with IBMs cloud and AI strategy while evaluating near term valuation impact.

$LLY Eli Lilly maintained weekend momentum with analysts raising targets and reinforcing bullish sentiment despite premium valuations.

$AVPT AvePoint saw rising earnings estimates and bullish analyst outlooks suggesting near term upside potential. Traders flagged AVPT as a software name to watch for the week.

$AVAV AeroVironment drew attention Monday after securing an $874 million US Army contract. Investors noted strong defense demand and options activity positioning AVAV as a stock to watch.

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