Stock Movers Pfizer Tumbles, Xcel Energy Drops on Lawsuit, Comcast Gains
Dec 16, 2025
Pfizer's stock hit a snag as it projected sluggish sales growth for 2026, raising concerns about its drug pipeline. Meanwhile, Xcel Energy faces a lawsuit from Texas's Attorney General over negligence linked to a deadly wildfire. In a surprising twist, Comcast's shares soared after unusual trading patterns in the options market caught investors' attention. Speculations about potential activist interest in Comcast add an extra layer of intrigue to its recent rally.
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Pfizer Faces Post‑COVID Growth Challenge
- Pfizer forecasts little to no sales growth for 2026, signaling pipeline pressure after pricey acquisitions.
- The stock is down sharply from its 2021 highs, highlighting life-after-COVID challenges for the company.
Remembering Pfizer's Pandemic Peak
- Carol Massar recalls the COVID era when people asked, 'Did you get the Pfizer or the Moderna?' as a shorthand for vaccine choice.
- That memory underscores how central Pfizer was during the pandemic and how different its position is now.
Xcel Sued Over Deadly Wildfire
- Xcel Energy is being sued by the Texas Attorney General over alleged negligence tied to the Smokehouse Creek wildfire.
- The company acknowledged possible infrastructure involvement but denies claims of negligence.