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Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

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 shares traded around $326–$327 midday on Dec. 18, 2025, after a volatile year marked by a 32.6% price drop. A Reuters report highlighted possible sharp ACA premium hikes in 2026 and UnitedHealth’s warning that enrollment could fall by two-thirds if subsidies are not extended. Legislative uncertainty around ACA subsidies remains high.
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
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 shares fell about 1% Thursday, trading near $270.84, after the company’s Q1 FY2026 revenue and earnings beat estimates but its Q2 guidance midpoint of $17.68 billion came in just under analyst forecasts. Quarterly revenue reached $18.7 billion, with new bookings at $20.9 billion and adjusted EPS at $3.94, up 10% year over year.
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 shares traded near $25.04 at 18:26 UTC on Dec. 18, steady after a sharp selloff earlier in the week following new 2025 and 2026 guidance. The company now expects 2025 revenue of about $62 billion and 2026 revenue of $59.5–$62.5 billion. Reuters reports highlight policy and pricing pressures, while Pfizer and Astellas announced positive Phase 3 results for PADCEV + Keytruda in bladder cancer.
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 began chip production at its new 300mm wafer fab in Sherman, Texas, on Dec. 18, 2025. TXN shares rose 1.77% to $177.58 after the announcement. Wall Street remains divided on the company’s outlook, citing both long-cycle recovery hopes and concerns over inventory and capital spending. The Sherman facility is part of TI’s push for greater manufacturing control and supply reliability.
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

U.S. natural gas futures slipped below $4.00/mmBtu Thursday afternoon, erasing a morning rally after the EIA reported a 167 Bcf storage withdrawal for the week ending Dec. 12. Prices ranged from $3.91 to $4.22/mmBtu during the day. Total working gas stood at 3,579 Bcf, 32 Bcf above the five-year average. Traders cited mixed signals from strong demand and ample storage.
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

XRP traded at $1.84 at 1:58 p.m. ET Thursday, near the day’s low of $1.83 after a volatile session. The token has struggled to break above $2.00 despite U.S. CPI data showing a 2.7% annual rise, which lifted broader risk sentiment. XRP’s market cap stood near $110 billion, with 24-hour volume in the mid-$3 billion range. Futures open interest dropped to $3.31 billion, signaling weaker momentum.
18 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today at 1:56 (18.12.2025): BTC Holds Near $86K After Soft CPI Surprise, ETF Inflows, and Central Bank Crosswinds

Bitcoin Price Today at 1:56 (18.12.2025): BTC Holds Near $86K After Soft CPI Surprise, ETF Inflows, and Central Bank Crosswinds

Bitcoin traded near $86,000 at 1:56 p.m. ET Thursday after an early rally toward $90,000 faded, with prices ranging from $85,355 to $89,230, according to CoinDesk and MEXC. The move followed U.S. inflation data showing CPI rose 2.7% in November, below forecasts, fueling rate-cut bets. Traders remained cautious as uncertainty lingered over data quality and market direction.
18 December 2025
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Silver Price Today at 1:57 PM GMT (Dec. 18, 2025): XAG/USD Near $66 After Record High as CPI, Fed Cut Bets and Profit-Taking Collide

Silver Price Today at 1:57 PM GMT (Dec. 18, 2025): XAG/USD Near $66 After Record High as CPI, Fed Cut Bets and Profit-Taking Collide

Updated: Thursday, December 18, 2025 — 1:57 PM GMT Silver is pausing after one of its most dramatic runs in decades. Around 1:57 PM GMT (13:57), spot silver (XAG/USD) was trading in the mid-$65s to near $66 per ounce, consolidating below Wednesday’s record area near $66.9. Midday pricing snapshots highlighted the tug-of-war: FXEmpire cited $65.83 in early afternoon GMT trading, while Investing.com reported silver around $66.31 later in the European/US crossover—an illustration of how quickly quotes can shift across market feeds. FXEmpire+2Investing.com+2 Even with today’s churn, the bigger picture remains striking: silver is still up roughly ~129% year-to-date (depending on
18 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today (18 December 2025, 1:55): Stocks Rebound on Softer US Inflation as BoE Cuts and ECB Holds; AI Trade Still Volatile

Global Stock Markets Today (18 December 2025, 1:55): Stocks Rebound on Softer US Inflation as BoE Cuts and ECB Holds; AI Trade Still Volatile

Global stocks rebounded Thursday after softer U.S. inflation data revived rate-cut hopes, despite missing monthly details due to a government shutdown. Japan’s Nikkei dropped 1.4% on AI-linked tech selloffs, while Micron’s strong forecast lifted U.S. chipmakers. Oil prices rose on geopolitical risks. European central banks mostly met expectations, with the Bank of England cutting rates and the ECB holding steady.
18 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 1:52 p.m. ET): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Jump on Cooler CPI as Micron Ignites Tech Rebound

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 1:52 p.m. ET): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Jump on Cooler CPI as Micron Ignites Tech Rebound

U.S. stocks climbed Thursday afternoon after inflation data came in below expectations, reviving hopes for Fed rate cuts in early 2026. At 1:52 p.m. ET, the Dow rose 0.39%, the S&P 500 gained 1.06%, and the Nasdaq jumped 1.72%. Micron’s outlook steadied tech shares. The CPI report was clouded by missing October data due to a government shutdown.
18 December 2025
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Sandisk Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: SNDK) Jumps as Micron Reignites the Memory Trade — News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Sandisk Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: SNDK) Jumps as Micron Reignites the Memory Trade — News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Sandisk shares jumped 5% to $217.28 on Dec. 18, hitting an intraday high of $230.40 after Micron issued strong guidance for AI-driven memory demand. Benchmark reiterated a Buy rating and $260 price target, citing improving NAND market dynamics. Trading volume reached about 6.8 million shares. Sandisk’s latest quarterly filing showed accelerating revenue and a stronger earnings outlook.
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

8 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, with 5.6 million shares traded. The company disclosed buying back 115,039 shares for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of 1,860.32 pence. Over 1,200 BAE workers in northwest England are striking over pay until at least Feb. 20. Full-year results are due Feb. 18.
Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

8 February 2026
Barclays shares closed up 2.71% at 479.1 pence on Friday, ahead of full-year results and a targets update due Tuesday. Barclays and NatWest have both submitted offers for Evelyn Partners, with a deal announcement possible this week, according to Reuters. Mary Francis will retire from the Barclays board in May. Investors are watching for signals on costs, credit quality, and capital returns.
Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

8 February 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,229p on Friday, up 1.78%, as the FTSE 100 gained 0.59%. The company reported buying 742,570 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 12.66 million shares. Rolls-Royce will attend the World Defense Show in Riyadh, noting over 80% of its Saudi workforce are nationals.
Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

8 February 2026
Vodafone (VOD.L) bought 27.1 million shares this week as its new buyback began, with the stock closing Friday up 1.47% at 110.6p after a sharp drop the day before. Investors remain focused on Germany’s service-revenue growth and the pace of buybacks ahead of Monday’s open. The company maintained full-year guidance after reporting 5.4% group service revenue growth in Q3, with Germany up 0.7%.
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