Stock Movers Closing Bell: PayPal Gains, Pfizer Tumbles, Comcast Rises
Dec 16, 2025
PayPal is looking to become a bank in the U.S., a move that could enhance its monetization potential, though the timeline remains uncertain. Pfizer, on the other hand, expects little sales growth next year as it seeks to refresh its drug pipeline. Meanwhile, Comcast's shares rallied on intriguing trading activity, marking their highest intraday level since late October. Insights into Tesla's all-time closing high and the energy sector's struggles with oversupply fears also add to the mix.
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PayPal Seeks Bank Charter
- PayPal applied to become a U.S. bank, which analysts say could unlock long-term monetization if approved.
- The approval seems likely given the regulatory backdrop, but the timeline could take years.
Comcast Rally Tied To Unusual Trading
- Comcast spiked after David Faber noted unusual trading activity in swaps and options.
- The stock rallied despite being down roughly 22% year-to-date, marking notable outperformance.
Resolve AI Beats ARR Expectations
- Resolve AI jumped after forecasting year-end ARR above $200 million, beating prior targets.
- The stock remains down year-to-date and carries a notable short interest around 7% of the float.