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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.

Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, AI Commerce Partnership, and Analyst Forecasts for V

Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, AI Commerce Partnership, and Analyst Forecasts for V

Dec. 17, 2025 — Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is back in the spotlight as investors weigh two tech-forward moves—stablecoin-based settlement for U.S. institutions and a new push into “agentic commerce” security—against a familiar backdrop of swipe-fee litigation and a shifting macro outlook. Visa shares were trading around $345.80 on Wednesday. Below is what’s driving Visa stock today, what Wall Street is forecasting, and the key risks and catalysts to watch into 2026. What’s moving Visa stock on Dec. 17, 2025 1) Visa brings USDC settlement to the U.S.—a major step in stablecoin integration Visa announced it is launching USDC settlement
17 December 2025
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XRP Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): XRP Trades Near $1.89 as ETF Inflows Top $1B and CME Launches New XRP Futures

XRP Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): XRP Trades Near $1.89 as ETF Inflows Top $1B and CME Launches New XRP Futures

XRP traded around $1.89 midday Wednesday, holding below the $2.00 mark despite CME Group’s Dec. 15 launch of Spot‑Quoted XRP futures and growth in U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs. The token’s price ranged from $1.88 to $1.98, with analysts citing cautious sentiment and repeated failures to sustain moves above $2. A daily close below $1.90 could signal further downside, according to FXStreet.
17 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): JPM Holds Near $318 as $350B Treasury Shift, Credit Headlines, and Analyst Forecasts Shape 2026 Outlook

JPMorgan Chase Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): JPM Holds Near $318 as $350B Treasury Shift, Credit Headlines, and Analyst Forecasts Shape 2026 Outlook

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is trading in focus on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors weigh a new wave of rate-cut expectations, fresh reporting about JPMorgan’s balance-sheet positioning, and a reminder that even “best-in-class” banks can face occasional credit surprises. As of 15:24 UTC (10:24 a.m. ET) on Dec. 17, JPM stock traded at $317.92, up about 0.75% on the session, with an intraday range of $316.31 to $318.90. Below is the full, publication-ready roundup of the most notable JPMorgan stock news, forecasts, and market analysis circulating on Dec. 17, 2025—and what it could mean for JPM’s path
17 December 2025
Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 12:25 UTC): BTC Hovers Near $87K as ETF Outflows, Fed Uncertainty, and Corporate Buying Collide

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 12:25 UTC): BTC Hovers Near $87K as ETF Outflows, Fed Uncertainty, and Corporate Buying Collide

Bitcoin traded near $86,517 on Wednesday, over 30% below its October peak. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw two days of outflows, with $357.6 million withdrawn Dec. 15 and $277.2 million on Dec. 16. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) disclosed another large Bitcoin purchase on Dec. 15. Market focus remains on Federal Reserve signals and upcoming inflation data.
17 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (PFE) Today: 2026 Guidance Triggers Fresh Scrutiny—News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets and Dividend Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Pfizer Stock (PFE) Today: 2026 Guidance Triggers Fresh Scrutiny—News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets and Dividend Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Pfizer shares traded near $25.50 Wednesday after the company issued 2026 revenue guidance of $59.5–$62.5 billion and forecast adjusted EPS of $2.80–$3.00, below Wall Street expectations. The company also cut its 2025 revenue outlook to about $62 billion. Shares fell about 5% after the update. Pfizer cited lower COVID product sales and ongoing patent losses as key headwinds.
17 December 2025
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Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Rises as Prediction Markets Expand and “Cortex” AI Nears Launch — News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Rises as Prediction Markets Expand and “Cortex” AI Nears Launch — News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Menlo Park, Calif. / New York — December 17, 2025 — Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) is back in the spotlight today as investors react to a fresh expansion of its prediction markets product line—this time pushing deeper into sports—alongside new details on its upcoming AI features inside the Robinhood app. Robinhood shares were trading around $121.82, up about 2.0% on the session as of 15:42 UTC, after moving between roughly $119.30 and $124.69 intraday. What’s driving the move isn’t a single headline—it’s the collision of three powerful narratives in the HOOD stock story right now: Below is what’s new
17 December 2025
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ServiceNow Stock (NYSE: NOW) Today: Armis Deal Buzz, Analyst Price Targets, and the 5-for-1 Split — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 17, 2025

ServiceNow Stock (NYSE: NOW) Today: Armis Deal Buzz, Analyst Price Targets, and the 5-for-1 Split — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 17, 2025

ServiceNow shares rose 3.3% to $806.62 as of 15:36 UTC Wednesday, rebounding after an earlier selloff tied to unconfirmed reports of advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity firm Armis for up to $7 billion. The move follows a wave of analyst actions and comes ahead of a 5-for-1 stock split, with split-adjusted trading set for December 18.
17 December 2025
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Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Tech Force Buzz, Navy ShipOS Deal, and Analyst Targets in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Tech Force Buzz, Navy ShipOS Deal, and Analyst Targets in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Palantir shares traded at $184–$185 in late morning Wednesday, down 1%–2%. Bank of America reiterated a $255 price target, citing government tech modernization efforts that list Palantir as a partner. The stock is up 142% year-to-date, but valuation and legal risks remain concerns. The U.S. Navy is deploying Palantir’s platforms in its ShipOS initiative.
17 December 2025
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Gold Price Today at 12:10 (Dec. 17, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,333 as Fed Cut Bets and $5,000 Forecasts Fuel the Rally

Gold Price Today at 12:10 (Dec. 17, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,333 as Fed Cut Bets and $5,000 Forecasts Fuel the Rally

Spot gold hovered near $4,333 per ounce around 12:10, up about 0.7% on the day, holding above $4,300 as investors weighed US labor data and inflation signals. Intraday trading ranged from $4,302 to $4,349. Renewed expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and geopolitical tensions supported prices. US gold futures also traded higher in early US hours.
17 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 12:09 GMT): Europe Climbs on UK Inflation Surprise as Investors Brace for CPI and Central Bank Decisions

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 12:09 GMT): Europe Climbs on UK Inflation Surprise as Investors Brace for CPI and Central Bank Decisions

At 12:09 GMT on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, global stock markets were navigating a familiar late-year mix: a steadier equity tone in Europe, selective strength across Asia, and caution ahead of a key U.S. inflation release — all while oil and precious metals injected fresh volatility into the macro backdrop. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Europe led the upside in morning trade, helped by banks, energy and miners, after a sharper-than-expected fall in UK inflation solidified expectations of a Bank of England rate cut. In Asia, optimism around AI and chip self-sufficiency kept sentiment supported — even as Japan’s bond-market stress highlighted the risks
17 December 2025
US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

The S&P 500 fell 0.8% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.25% late Wednesday morning as declines in AI-linked mega-caps like Nvidia and Oracle outweighed gains in energy stocks. Oil prices rose after President Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned tankers into Venezuela, lifting U.S. crude by 1.5% to $56 a barrel. Most stocks traded higher, but losses in heavyweight tech names dragged major indexes lower.
17 December 2025
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S&P 500 Index Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 11:47 a.m. ET): Wall Street Slips as AI Stocks Weigh, Oil Rebounds, and Fed-Cut Debate Intensifies

S&P 500 Index Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 11:47 a.m. ET): Wall Street Slips as AI Stocks Weigh, Oil Rebounds, and Fed-Cut Debate Intensifies

The S&P 500 Index traded in the mid‑6,700s around late morning Wednesday, down roughly 0.6% as investors continued to reassess the “AI trade” and what the next phase of U.S. rate policy could look like into 2026. Around 11:47 a.m. ET, Investing.com data showed the S&P 500 near 6,759.93 (‑0.59%), reflecting a market that’s still close to recent record territory but struggling to regain momentum after several sessions of declines. Investing.com+1 The broader tape was being pulled in opposite directions: mega‑cap and AI‑linked names were sliding again, while energy stocks caught a bid after crude prices rebounded on geopolitics. AP
17 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 17, 2025): DJIA at 11:45 a.m. ET, Key News Drivers, Forecasts, and Market Outlook Since Dec. 15

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 17, 2025): DJIA at 11:45 a.m. ET, Key News Drivers, Forecasts, and Market Outlook Since Dec. 15

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was 48,051.78 at 11:45 a.m. ET (New York time) on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, down 62.48 points (-0.13%) in choppy late-morning trading. Stooq That late-morning dip extends a short pullback that began earlier in the week: the Dow closed at 48,416.56 on Monday (Dec. 15) and 48,114.26 on Tuesday (Dec. 16), leaving investors weighing whether this is a simple year-end “breather” or a more meaningful rotation away from some of 2025’s most crowded trades. Reuters+1 Below is what’s moving the Dow right now, what the most-followed strategists and headlines have focused on since December
17 December 2025
Netflix Stock (NFLX) Jumps on Warner Bros. Discovery Board Decision: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Netflix Stock (NFLX) Jumps on Warner Bros. Discovery Board Decision: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery’s board on Dec. 17 rejected Paramount Skydance’s hostile takeover bid and reaffirmed support for its agreed merger with Netflix. Netflix shares rose 2.6% to $97.07 as of 15:21 UTC. The WBD board called Paramount’s offer “illusory” and cited concerns over financing. The board’s stance clarified the deal landscape but left regulatory hurdles unresolved.
17 December 2025
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Costco Stock (COST) Today: News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Shares on December 17, 2025

Costco Stock (COST) Today: News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Shares on December 17, 2025

Costco shares hovered near a 12-month low on December 17, trading around $862 after a rare analyst downgrade and debate over membership renewal rates. The company’s Q1 fiscal 2026 results beat expectations, with net sales up 8.2% to $65.98 billion and membership fees rising, but renewal rates dipped slightly. Investors cited valuation concerns and a lack of new catalysts for the stock’s decline.
17 December 2025
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Micron Technology (MU) Stock on Dec. 17, 2025: Earnings Preview, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Wall Street’s Bullish Reset

Micron Technology (MU) Stock on Dec. 17, 2025: Earnings Preview, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Wall Street’s Bullish Reset

Micron Technology will report fiscal Q1 2026 results after markets close Wednesday, with an earnings call at 4:30 p.m. ET. Shares traded near $234.55 by mid-morning amid heavy volatility and analyst upgrades. Wall Street expects revenue of about $12.9 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.96. The stock has surged in 2025 on optimism over tight supply, rising memory prices, and AI-driven demand.
17 December 2025
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Oracle Stock Today (ORCL): Blue Owl Funding Snag Puts $10B Michigan AI Data Center in Spotlight — News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Oracle Stock Today (ORCL): Blue Owl Funding Snag Puts $10B Michigan AI Data Center in Spotlight — News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Oracle shares fell 3.8% to $181.45 midday Wednesday after reports that Blue Owl Capital will not back a $10 billion Michigan data center project tied to OpenAI. Oracle said talks remain “on schedule.” The Wall Street Journal highlighted investor concerns over Oracle’s $523 billion AI backlog and execution risks. Citizens reiterated a $342 price target.
17 December 2025
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Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock News Today: Waymo’s $100B+ Funding Talks, Gemini Expansion, and Fresh Analyst Targets (Dec. 17, 2025)

Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock News Today: Waymo’s $100B+ Funding Talks, Gemini Expansion, and Fresh Analyst Targets (Dec. 17, 2025)

Alphabet Class C shares fell 1.8% to around $302 Wednesday amid volatile trading, with the company’s market cap near $3.7 trillion. Waymo is in talks to raise over $10 billion at a valuation of at least $100 billion, Reuters reported. Google also launched an experimental AI agent, “CC,” for paid U.S. and Canadian users.
17 December 2025
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KKR stock rebounds 4% after earnings shock; what investors watch before Monday’s open

KKR stock rebounds 4% after earnings shock; what investors watch before Monday’s open

8 February 2026
KKR shares jumped 4.06% to $103.20 Friday, rebounding from a steep drop the day before as trading volume surged. The firm disclosed a $1.4 billion deal to acquire Arctos and set an April 21 vote on governance changes, including a shift to one-vote-per-share by the end of 2026. Investors remain focused on KKR’s software exposure and loan leverage after an AI-driven selloff hit the sector.
Take-Two stock snaps back Friday — the next dates TTWO traders are watching

Take-Two stock snaps back Friday — the next dates TTWO traders are watching

8 February 2026
Take-Two Interactive shares closed up 1.22% at $195.59 Friday, trading between $189.45 and $198.07 on 3.1 million shares. The company reaffirmed Grand Theft Auto VI’s Nov. 19, 2026 release and raised its fiscal 2026 net bookings outlook to as much as $6.7 billion. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time.
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