By Khadija Saeed
Publication Date: 2025-12-08 21:54:00
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) just wrapped one of its most closely watched sessions of 2025. On Monday, December 8, the AI and infrastructure software giant surged to a fresh record high above $407 before easing back to roughly the $400 mark, leaving the stock up close to 3% on the day even as the broader U.S. market slipped. [1]
The catalyst: reports that Microsoft is in talks with Broadcom about future custom AI chip designs — a move that could shift key business away from rival Marvell Technology and further cement Broadcom’s role at the center of the AI infrastructure boom. [2]
With the Federal Reserve’s rate decision looming on Wednesday and Broadcom’s own Q4 earnings scheduled for after the bell on Thursday, December 11, traders heading into the December 9 open have a lot to digest. Here’s a detailed look at what happened after the bell on December 8 — and what matters most before the next trading day begins.
1. How Broadcom Stock Traded on December 8, 2025
New highs,…
