Good Thursday morning. Welcome to Opening Bid. I'm Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sazi.Let's get right after it. Here's what's on my mind right now. Inflation in President Trump's late night TV show.The consumer price index rose 2.7% in November according to new data out today. The headline result came in below estimates for a 3.1% increase. Consumers are still being pinched by high healthcare, rent, and food costs this holiday season, though.On the other end of the spectrum, we have President Trump d ...

PresentationSatya KumarCorporate VP of Investor Relations & Treasurer Thank you, and welcome to Micron Technology's Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Post-Earnings Analyst Call. On the call with me today are Sumit Sadana, Micron's Chief Business Officer; Manish Bhatia, EVP of Global Operations; and Mark Murphy, our CFO. As a reminder, the matters we're discussing today include forward-looking statements regarding market demand and supply, market trends and drivers, and our expected results and guidance and other ma ...

Key Takeaways Shell approved the Kaikias field waterflood project to boost supply at the Ursa platform.SHEL expects the project to add about 60 million metric barrels of oil equivalent as 2P recoverable resources.The first water injection is planned for 2028, extending Ursa's life and supporting long-term liquids output.Shell plc (SHEL) , the London-listed oil and gas giant, has reached a final investment decision on a waterflood project at the Kaikias field in the Gulf of America to boost supply at its Urs ...

Key Takeaways NVTS is pivoting to high-power GaN and SiC for AI data centers but faces sharp revenue declines in 2025.NVTS is exiting low-margin mobile business, weighing on near-term sales as it refocuses on AI power markets.Lumentum posted record Q1 fiscal 2026 revenues as AI-driven optical demand boosts growth and margins.Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) and Lumentum Holdings (LITE) are two key players operating in the semiconductor industry. They benefit from the growing demand for data centers, artificial ...

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 9, 2025 - Apple mobile phone store on Nanjing Road Walkway in Shanghai, China on December 9, 2025. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesThere could be difficulties on the horizon for Apple stock (NASDAQ:AAPL). Here’s the reason. Over the last three years, the stock has more than doubled – climbing from approximately $130 at the close of 2022 to nearly all-time highs around $275 today. However, revenues during th ...

Getting ahead on your taxes isn’t just about filing early. Tax experts say the most effective moves happen right at the start of the year, long before paperwork piles up or forms go missing. By taking a few intentional steps in January, you can smooth out your tax burden, reduce errors and make the 2026 filing season far less stressful. Here are eight smart ways to build momentum now. Be Aware: 8 Ways Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Offer Tax Relief Read Next: 9 Low-Effort Ways To Make Passive Inco ...

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) are soaring Thursday morning after the company announced a $6 billion merger with nuclear fusion company TAE Technologies.The price tag includes $200 million in cash for TAE at signing, plus $100 million upon filing of a Form S-4.Here's a look at the background of TAE Technologies, what the company hopes to accomplish and how the deal unites key investors, including President Donald Trump, Chevron (NYSE:CVX) , Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) and ...

The Google logo appears on a smartphone screen in this illustration photo in Reno, United States, on December 15, 2025. (Photo Illustration by Jaque Silva/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesOver the past ten years, Google stock (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has delivered a staggering $357 billion back to its investors through cash, in the form of dividends and stock buybacks. Separately, see –What’s Happening With Oracle Stock?This massive capital return was fueled by explosive revenue growth—Google’s ann ...

POLAND - 2025/12/04: In this photo illustration, a Palantir logo seen displayed on a smartphone. (Photo Illustration by Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesPalantir Technologies (PLTR) stock has decreased by 5.6% in Wednesday’s trading and is currently valued at $177.29. While the company has seen expanding partnerships and contracts, fueling growth of its commercial segment, investors have been skeptical about the broader AI trade. Separately, ...

The Microsoft Copilot AI logo appears on a smartphone screen in this illustration photo in Reno, United States, on December 15, 2025. (Photo Illustration by Jaque Silva/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesMSFT stock has shown notable rallies, climbing over 30% within two months on several occasions, particularly in 2015 and 2023. These swift increases have significantly benefited investors during crucial uptrends. If historical trends persist, forthcoming catalysts may propel Microsoft stock ...