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Marvell Technology (MRVL) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook — What Investors Are Watching on December 18, 2025

Marvell Technology (MRVL) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook — What Investors Are Watching on December 18, 2025

Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL) is back in focus on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as the semiconductor sector rebounds on cooling inflation signals and investors reprice the “AI infrastructure” trade. MRVL shares are trading around $84 today (up about 3% at the time of writing), after moving between roughly $82.65 and $85.00 in Thursday’s session. Investing.com But the real story for Marvell stock isn’t just the day’s bounce. It’s the collision of three powerful forces: Below is a detailed, publication-ready breakdown of today’s headlines, the freshest forecasts, and the key analyses shaping MRVL sentiment as of Dec. 18, 2025. Why
18 December 2025
Wells Fargo Stock (WFC) Today: Analyst Price Targets Lifted After Soft CPI — Fresh Forecasts, Key Catalysts, and What to Watch Next

Wells Fargo Stock (WFC) Today: Analyst Price Targets Lifted After Soft CPI — Fresh Forecasts, Key Catalysts, and What to Watch Next

Dec. 18, 2025 — Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) stock traded lower on Thursday even as broader markets cheered a cooler U.S. inflation print and falling Treasury yields. By mid-to-late afternoon, shares were around $91.74, down about 0.9% on the day after opening near $93.25 and swinging between roughly $91.37 and $93.88. For investors tracking Wells Fargo stock into year-end — and into the bank’s next earnings report — today’s setup is all about the tug-of-war between (1) a shifting rate outlook, (2) a re-rating story that accelerated after the Federal Reserve lifted Wells Fargo’s long-standing asset cap, and
18 December 2025
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Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Today: JPMorgan Cuts Price Target to $157 as Wall Street Weighs 2026 Catalysts

Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Today: JPMorgan Cuts Price Target to $157 as Wall Street Weighs 2026 Catalysts

December 18, 2025 — Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) shares traded lower on Thursday as investors digested fresh sell-side research updates and recalibrated expectations for 2026. PG was last seen around $145.5, down roughly 1.6% on the session, after closing $147.81 on December 17. MarketBeat+1 The day’s PG-specific headline flow is less about a single operational surprise and more about where analysts think “fair value” sits after a difficult 2025 for many defensive consumer names—and ahead of several clear catalysts for P&G in early 2026, including a CEO transition on January 1 and an anticipated earnings call on January 22.
18 December 2025
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Home Depot Stock (NYSE:HD) News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Dividend Day, 2026 Outlook, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts

Home Depot Stock (NYSE:HD) News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Dividend Day, 2026 Outlook, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts

Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is back in focus on December 18, 2025, with investors weighing a mix of market-driven momentum, newer FY2026 growth targets, and a steady shareholder-return story anchored by today’s dividend payment. In afternoon trading, the stock hovered around $356 per share, down modestly versus the prior close, keeping it in the lower half of its 52‑week range after a volatile stretch for housing-linked names. Investing.com The day’s tape also shows why HD keeps showing up in market headlines: early gains in Home Depot were among the notable contributors lifting the price-weighted Dow during the session. MarketWatch Below
18 December 2025
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Bloom Energy Stock (NYSE:BE) Rebounds on Fuel-Cell Rally and Cooling Inflation: Dec. 18 News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Bloom Energy Stock (NYSE:BE) Rebounds on Fuel-Cell Rally and Cooling Inflation: Dec. 18 News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Dec. 18, 2025 — Bloom Energy Corporation’s stock swung sharply again Thursday as investors weighed a powerful mix of macro tailwinds, fuel-cell sector momentum, and still-heated debate over valuation. Shares finished Dec. 18 at $81.63, up from $76.97 the prior session—an advance of roughly 6% day over day after a turbulent week for AI-linked and power-infrastructure names. Yahoo Finance+1 What happened to Bloom Energy stock on Dec. 18, 2025 Bloom Energy shares gapped up at the open and traded through a wide range before cooling into the close. According to historical pricing data, BE opened at $82.91, hit an intraday
18 December 2025
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Shopify Stock Jumps on Analyst Price-Target Upgrades and Cooling Inflation — What’s Next for SHOP Shares (Dec. 18, 2025)

Shopify Stock Jumps on Analyst Price-Target Upgrades and Cooling Inflation — What’s Next for SHOP Shares (Dec. 18, 2025)

Shopify Inc. shares rallied on Thursday, December 18, as a fresh wave of Wall Street price-target increases collided with a friendlier macro backdrop for growth stocks. Shopify’s U.S.-listed shares (NASDAQ: SHOP) were up 3.6% to $167.56 in mid-afternoon pricing (as of 2:16 p.m. ET, delayed), after touching an intraday high of $172.96. The move pushed the stock to within roughly 8% of its 52-week high. Shopify Investors Investors have two clear narratives to digest today: a cluster of bullish analyst updates that revived the “$200 target” conversation, and a cooler U.S. inflation print that strengthened hopes the Federal Reserve can
18 December 2025
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Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Semi Deal Closes Early, Dividend Paid, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus (Dec. 18, 2025)

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Semi Deal Closes Early, Dividend Paid, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus (Dec. 18, 2025)

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is back in the spotlight on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as investors digest two developments that matter to shareholders right now: the early close of Qualcomm’s Alphawave Semi acquisition and a cash dividend landing today—all while Wall Street keeps one eye on Qualcomm’s next earnings checkpoint and its expanding AI narrative. The day’s headlines are not just about a completed transaction—they’re about what Qualcomm is trying to become in 2026: a company that still dominates premium Android silicon, but also pushes deeper into AI infrastructure, custom CPUs, and data center connectivity, where the prize is measured
18 December 2025
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Intuit (INTU) Stock News Today: Circle USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax Push, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Intuit (INTU) Stock News Today: Circle USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax Push, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) is in focus on Thursday, December 18, 2025, after announcing a multi-year partnership with Circle Internet Group to bring USDC stablecoin capabilities into Intuit’s ecosystem—TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma—while also launching a new consumer-facing tax-season campaign aimed at boosting engagement and refunds. Intuit Investors+1 Key takeaways for INTU stock on Dec. 18, 2025 INTU’s headline news on Dec. 18: Intuit partners with Circle to bring USDC stablecoins to TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma Intuit said Thursday it has formed a multi-year strategic partnership with Circle to incorporate stablecoin technology (USDC) across Intuit’s financial platforms. The company
18 December 2025
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Adobe Stock (ADBE) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 18, 2025: Citi Raises Target, FY2026 Guidance, and a New AI Copyright Lawsuit

Adobe Stock (ADBE) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 18, 2025: Citi Raises Target, FY2026 Guidance, and a New AI Copyright Lawsuit

Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) stock is back in the spotlight on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, as investors balance three forces that have increasingly defined the company’s narrative in late 2025: (1) a solid earnings-and-guidance package that leans on subscription durability, (2) a fast-evolving generative AI strategy designed to defend (and expand) Adobe’s creative and marketing software moat, and (3) rising legal and competitive risk tied to how AI systems are trained and monetized. Shares were trading around $354 on Thursday, with the session’s range extending roughly from the low $350s to the high $350s. Below is a detailed roundup of
18 December 2025
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Carvana Stock (CVNA) News and Forecast: S&P 500 Inclusion, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Setup (Dec. 18, 2025)

Carvana Stock (CVNA) News and Forecast: S&P 500 Inclusion, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Setup (Dec. 18, 2025)

Carvana Co. shares (NYSE: CVNA) bounced higher on Thursday, Dec. 18, as investors looked past recent volatility and refocused on two powerful themes: the company’s imminent addition to the S&P 500 and Wall Street’s still-constructive outlook on Carvana’s post-turnaround earnings trajectory. CVNA was last trading around $463, up roughly 3.8% on the day, after opening near $449 and touching an intraday high near $464. The timing matters. Carvana is heading into the final stretch before it officially joins the S&P 500, a milestone that can reshape the shareholder base through index-tracking demand. Meanwhile, analysts and investors are debating a harder
18 December 2025
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UnitedHealth Group Stock (UNH) News Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Policy Risk, Optum Rx Changes, and Wall Street Forecasts

UnitedHealth Group Stock (UNH) News Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Policy Risk, Optum Rx Changes, and Wall Street Forecasts

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH) stock is ending a volatile 2025 with fresh headline risk—and a handful of potentially meaningful catalysts—front and center on December 18, 2025. Shares traded around $326–$327 in midday trading, after moving between roughly $324.66 and $330.50 intraday. While UnitedHealth remains one of the most closely watched blue-chip healthcare names, 2025 has been defined by unusually wide investor debate about near-term earnings durability, regulatory risk, and the pace of normalization into 2026. By one Reuters-tracked measure, UNH’s year-to-date price return is roughly -32.6%—a drop that helps explain why even incremental “good news” headlines can move the
18 December 2025
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Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) News Today, Forecasts, and Analyst Views for Dec. 18, 2025

Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) News Today, Forecasts, and Analyst Views for Dec. 18, 2025

December 18, 2025 — Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) is back in focus today as the stock steadies near the $130 level after a volatile stretch that has included sharp swings in volume, a pullback from recent highs, and fresh debate about whether the company’s AI-and-data-center tailwinds still justify a premium valuation. As of the latest available trading update on Dec. 18, 2025, APH shares were around $129 (day range roughly $126.7–$130.4), with a market cap near $156 billion. Amphenol stock price action: what’s happening on Dec. 18, 2025 Today’s story starts with context: on Wednesday, Dec. 17, Amphenol fell 2.03%
18 December 2025
Boeing (BA) Stock News Today: Dec. 18, 2025 Updates, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for The Boeing Company

Boeing (BA) Stock News Today: Dec. 18, 2025 Updates, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for The Boeing Company

December 18, 2025 — Boeing stock (NYSE: BA) is back in the spotlight as investors weigh a mix of near-term catalysts (labor talks tied to the Spirit AeroSystems integration) and longer-run drivers (production normalization, certification milestones, and a growing defense pipeline). In afternoon trading, Boeing shares were up about 1.4% around $209. Stock Analysis Below is a detailed, publication-ready breakdown of the biggest Boeing headlines on 18.12.2025, plus the latest consensus forecasts and the key signposts that could define BA’s next move. Boeing stock price action on Dec. 18, 2025 Boeing shares traded higher Thursday, hovering near $209 and rising
18 December 2025
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Accenture Stock (ACN) Slides After Q1 FY2026 Earnings Beat: AI Bookings Hit $2.2B, Guidance Holds, and Wall Street Weighs In (Dec. 18, 2025)

Accenture Stock (ACN) Slides After Q1 FY2026 Earnings Beat: AI Bookings Hit $2.2B, Guidance Holds, and Wall Street Weighs In (Dec. 18, 2025)

Accenture plc stock (NYSE: ACN) was lower Thursday after the consulting and IT services giant reported fiscal first-quarter 2026 results that topped Wall Street expectations—but delivered a second-quarter revenue outlook that, at the midpoint, came in slightly under analyst forecasts. As of the latest update Thursday afternoon, Accenture shares traded around $270.84, down about 1% from the prior close, after swinging between roughly $262.00 and $285.34 intraday. The market’s reaction underscores the split narrative surrounding Accenture stock in late 2025: strong demand for AI-led work is translating into faster “advanced AI” bookings and revenue, but investors remain alert to near-term
18 December 2025
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Salesforce (CRM) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Agentforce in ChatGPT, Qualified Acquisition, and Fresh Analyst Price Targets

Salesforce (CRM) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Agentforce in ChatGPT, Qualified Acquisition, and Fresh Analyst Price Targets

December 18, 2025 — Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE: CRM) is ending the year with a familiar mix of catalysts that matter to stock investors: a new AI distribution channel, another targeted acquisition in its “agentic” strategy, and a steady drumbeat of analyst updates as Wall Street tries to put a price on the company’s next growth phase. As of 17:47 UTC on Thursday, Dec. 18, Salesforce shares traded at $257.52, down roughly 0.2% on the session. Below is a roundup of the major news, forecasts, and analyst takes circulating on Dec. 18, 2025, plus what they may mean for the CRM
18 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (NYSE: PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Analyst Price Targets, Medicare Pricing Pressure, and Pipeline Catalysts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Pfizer Stock (NYSE: PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Analyst Price Targets, Medicare Pricing Pressure, and Pipeline Catalysts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) stock is trying to regain its footing on Thursday, December 18, 2025, after a volatile mid-December stretch that put the spotlight back on three recurring themes for shareholders: the post-COVID revenue reset, looming loss-of-exclusivity (LOE) headwinds, and whether Pfizer’s rebuilt pipeline can drive durable growth later this decade. As of 18:26 UTC (1:26 p.m. ET) on Dec. 18, Pfizer shares traded around $25.04, essentially flat on the day. What’s driving Pfizer stock on Dec. 18, 2025 Here are the major, market-moving Pfizer headlines and developments investors are digesting today: Pfizer stock price check: stability after a sharp
18 December 2025
Texas Instruments Incorporated Stock (TXN) Today: New Sherman Fab Starts Production as Analysts Split on 2026 Outlook

Texas Instruments Incorporated Stock (TXN) Today: New Sherman Fab Starts Production as Analysts Split on 2026 Outlook

Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ: TXN) is back in focus on December 18, 2025, as fresh headlines about its U.S. manufacturing expansion collide with a still-mixed Wall Street outlook for margins and growth into 2026. The chipmaker has officially begun producing chips at its newest 300mm wafer fabrication facility in Sherman, Texas, a milestone TI says will help it scale “foundational” semiconductors used across everything from vehicles and factory equipment to consumer electronics and data centers. Texas Instruments At the same time, Texas Instruments stock is trading in a market that continues to debate two competing narratives: a long-cycle analog recovery
18 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today at 2:00 PM ET, Dec. 18, 2025: NYMEX Slips Below $4 After EIA Storage Draw, Warm Forecasts and LNG Crosscurrents

Natural Gas Price Today at 2:00 PM ET, Dec. 18, 2025: NYMEX Slips Below $4 After EIA Storage Draw, Warm Forecasts and LNG Crosscurrents

NEW YORK/LONDON — Natural gas traders are ending the week’s mid-December session with a familiar tug-of-war: a winter-sized storage withdrawal and near-record LNG feedgas demand on one side, and softer near-term weather forecasts plus a still-ample U.S. storage cushion on the other. By early afternoon on Thursday, December 18, natural gas prices had swung sharply from the morning’s highs and slipped back under the psychologically important $4.00 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) level—highlighting how quickly the market is repricing every update to weather models and export flows. Investing.com+2TradingView+2 Natural gas price today at 2:00 PM ET Around early afternoon
18 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI Chip Rally as OpenAI Funding Talk and Data-Center Financing Fears Keep Wall Street on Edge

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI Chip Rally as OpenAI Funding Talk and Data-Center Financing Fears Keep Wall Street on Edge

Updated: 1:59 p.m. ET, Thursday, December 18, 2025 AI stocks are rebounding sharply midday Thursday after a bruising bout of “AI trade” volatility earlier this week. The catalyst is familiar: hard evidence of demand. Micron’s blowout outlook and comments around high-bandwidth memory (HBM) have steadied sentiment across semiconductors and mega-cap tech—just as markets digest softer U.S. inflation data, renewed debate over debt-funded data-center expansion, and a fresh jolt from private-market headlines around OpenAI’s next fundraising ambitions. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready roundup of the key AI-stock news, forecasts, and market-moving analyses circulating on December 18, 2025, along with what
18 December 2025
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XRP Price Today at 1:58 PM ET (18.12.2025): XRP Holds Near $1.84 as Ripple Expands Institutional Push and ETF Inflows Continue

XRP Price Today at 1:58 PM ET (18.12.2025): XRP Holds Near $1.84 as Ripple Expands Institutional Push and ETF Inflows Continue

At 1:58 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, XRP (XRP-USD) traded at about $1.84, hovering near the lower end of the day’s range after another volatile stretch for crypto markets. XRP’s intraday high was $1.93 and the intraday low was $1.83, underscoring how tightly the token has been oscillating around the $1.80–$2.00 battleground that traders have watched for weeks. XRP’s price action today is being shaped by a familiar tug-of-war: macro headlines and risk appetite on one side, and token-specific fundamentals—ETFs, institutional infrastructure, and on-chain signals—on the other. XRP price today (1:58 PM ET): the key numbers traders are
18 December 2025
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