Today: 9 March 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Gold Price Today at 9:34 AM ET (19.12.2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,326 as Dollar Firms; 2026 Forecasts Eye $4,900–$5,000

Gold Price Today at 9:34 AM ET (19.12.2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,326 as Dollar Firms; 2026 Forecasts Eye $4,900–$5,000

Spot gold hovered near $4,326 an ounce Friday morning in New York, holding close to record highs after a strong 2025 rally. Softer U.S. inflation data supported rate-cut expectations, but a firmer dollar capped gains. U.S. gold futures traded in the mid-$4,350s. Silver stood out at $65.93 per ounce after hitting a record earlier in the week.
19 December 2025
Global Stock Markets Today at 09:33 GMT on December 19, 2025: BOJ Rate Hike Lifts Asia, Europe Steady, Wall Street Futures Mixed

Global Stock Markets Today at 09:33 GMT on December 19, 2025: BOJ Rate Hike Lifts Asia, Europe Steady, Wall Street Futures Mixed

Asian stocks rose after the Bank of Japan raised rates to 0.75%, but the yen slid to 157.22 per dollar, prompting intervention talk. Europe’s STOXX 600 edged up 0.1% as banks outperformed and tech lagged on AI profit concerns. The ECB held rates steady, while the Bank of England cut to 3.75% with a cautious outlook. EU leaders approved a €90 billion loan to support Ukraine’s defense.
19 December 2025
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise at 9:32 a.m. ET as Tech Rebounds; Nike Slides, “Triple Witching” Looms

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise at 9:32 a.m. ET as Tech Rebounds; Nike Slides, “Triple Witching” Looms

U.S. stocks opened higher Friday, with the Dow up 87 points, S&P 500 up 20, and Nasdaq gaining 105 as tech shares rebounded. Nike shares fell sharply on weak China demand, limiting Dow gains. The session coincides with December “triple witching,” expected to boost trading volume. Traders weighed a TikTok–Oracle deal and inflation data distorted by the recent U.S. government shutdown.
19 December 2025
Dow Jones Today (Dec. 19, 2025): DJIA Rises at 9:31 a.m. ET as Tech Rebound Offsets Nike Slide and “Triple Witching” Looms

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 19, 2025): DJIA Rises at 9:31 a.m. ET as Tech Rebound Offsets Nike Slide and “Triple Witching” Looms

The Dow Jones rose 87 points to 48,051.77 at 9:31 a.m. ET Friday, lifted by a rebound in tech shares after Micron’s strong outlook. Nike fell sharply on weak China sales, weighing on the index. Triple witching expiration added volatility, with over $7 trillion in contracts set to expire. The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 0.75%, its highest in about 30 years.
NSE Adds Swiggy, Waaree Energies, Premier Energies and Bajaj Holdings to F&O From December 31: What Investors Need to Know

NSE Adds Swiggy, Waaree Energies, Premier Energies and Bajaj Holdings to F&O From December 31: What Investors Need to Know

Swiggy, Waaree Energies, Premier Energies, and Bajaj Holdings & Investment will join the NSE Futures & Options segment from December 31, 2025. The exchange will announce contract details, including lot sizes and strike prices, on December 30. NSE currently lists 208 single-stock derivatives. The additions coincide with a broader year-end reshuffle of eligible F&O stocks.
Ola Electric Shares Hit Record Low After Bhavish Aggarwal Stake Sale; ₹260-Crore Loan Repaid, Pledge Overhang Ends

Ola Electric Shares Hit Record Low After Bhavish Aggarwal Stake Sale; ₹260-Crore Loan Repaid, Pledge Overhang Ends

Ola Electric shares hit a record low of ₹30.76 on December 18, dropping over 4.5% intraday after founder Bhavish Aggarwal sold 2.83 crore shares for about ₹90.3 crore. The three-day selloff totaled 2.2% of the company, worth over ₹324 crore. The company said the sales aimed to clear a ₹260-crore promoter loan, not signal a change in control. The stock now trades nearly 59% below its IPO price.
Tata Motors CV Shares Surge on JPMorgan “Overweight” and BofA “Buy” Calls: Why the Stock Is Rallying and What Analysts Expect Next

Tata Motors CV Shares Surge on JPMorgan “Overweight” and BofA “Buy” Calls: Why the Stock Is Rallying and What Analysts Expect Next

Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles stock surged over 5% to a record ₹406.80 on December 18 after JPMorgan and Bank of America both initiated coverage with bullish ratings and a ₹475 target. The stock has climbed about 30% in a month, outpacing the broader market. Investors cited optimism over an upcycle in India’s truck market and stabilizing European operations.
19 December 2025
Analog Devices Stock (ADI) After Hours: Shares Slip After a Strong Close on Dec. 18, 2025 — What to Know Before Friday’s Market Open

Analog Devices Stock (ADI) After Hours: Shares Slip After a Strong Close on Dec. 18, 2025 — What to Know Before Friday’s Market Open

Analog Devices closed Thursday at $274.92, up 1.43%, snapping a two-day slide, but slipped about 1% after hours to around $272. Insider filings showed Director Ray Stata sold 6,250 shares and executive Martin Cotter sold 5,000 shares, both disclosed after the bell. Regular-session volume topped 4.1 million shares, above the 50-day average. The stock ended about 3.3% below its 52-week high.
CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock After Hours: Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 19, 2025 Market Open

CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock After Hours: Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 19, 2025 Market Open

CrowdStrike shares closed Thursday up 1.54% at $477.26, then slipped 0.16% to $476.52 after hours. Trading volume was 1.8 million shares, below the 50-day average. Amazon Business Prime added CrowdStrike Falcon Go as a benefit for eligible members, while SailPoint announced new integrations with CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform. The stock remains about 15.8% below its 52-week high.
19 December 2025
S&P Global (SPGI) Stock After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Price Action, Today’s Key Headlines, Analyst Forecasts and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

S&P Global (SPGI) Stock After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Price Action, Today’s Key Headlines, Analyst Forecasts and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

S&P Global shares closed Thursday at $506.71, down 0.76%, and slipped further to $505.89 after hours, even as the S&P 500 rose 0.8% on softer inflation data. The company saw no major headlines, but market focus remained on rate-sensitive stocks. S&P Dow Jones Indices reported Q3 S&P 500 buybacks rebounded to $249 billion. Trading volume for SPGI reached about 1.25 million shares.
19 December 2025
Lululemon Stock (LULU) After Hours Today: Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Search Twist, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

Lululemon Stock (LULU) After Hours Today: Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Search Twist, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

Lululemon shares slipped to $214.33 in after-hours trading Thursday after news that Elliott Management has built a $1 billion-plus stake and is pushing for CEO changes. The company confirmed CEO Calvin McDonald will step down January 31, 2026. Shares had swung between $225.93 and $215.05 during the day on heavy volume. An insider sale and a 2026 international expansion plan were also disclosed.
19 December 2025
Western Digital (WDC) Stock After Hours Dec. 18, 2025: Why Shares Jumped, What Analysts Expect, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Western Digital (WDC) Stock After Hours Dec. 18, 2025: Why Shares Jumped, What Analysts Expect, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Western Digital closed at $175.01 on Thursday, up 5.26% on heavy volume, after trading between $174.43 and $181.49. Shares rose further to about $176.30 in after-hours trading, with nearly 945,000 shares changing hands. The move followed Micron’s strong outlook and softer inflation data, which boosted AI-related tech stocks.
19 December 2025
American Express Stock (AXP) After Hours: What Happened After the Bell on Dec. 18, 2025 — and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

American Express Stock (AXP) After Hours: What Happened After the Bell on Dec. 18, 2025 — and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

American Express closed Thursday at $375.52, down $0.09, then slipped to around $374.20 in after-hours trading. The company declared a $0.82 quarterly dividend, payable February 10, 2026. Shares lagged the broader market despite softer inflation data, as investors weighed interest rate impacts and recent gains.
Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) Stock After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Closing Price, Fresh Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) Stock After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Closing Price, Fresh Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Spotify closed at $563.82 on Thursday, down 0.43%, and traded nearly flat after hours at $563.83. Shares moved between $562.72 and $576.70 during the session, with about 1.37 million shares traded. Morgan Stanley lowered its price target to $775 from $800, while Citizens initiated coverage with an $800 target. No major company news was released after the bell.
19 December 2025
Vistra Corp. Stock After Hours: VST Rebounds on PJM Capacity Windfall and a New FERC Data-Center Push — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

Vistra Corp. Stock After Hours: VST Rebounds on PJM Capacity Windfall and a New FERC Data-Center Push — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

Vistra Corp. closed up 3.88% at $166.17 on Dec. 18, after volatile trading and heavy volume. PJM Interconnection’s latest capacity auction cleared at the $333.44/MW-day cap, citing a 6,623 MW reliability shortfall and a sharp demand jump from data centers. Vistra has significant exposure to PJM. After-hours trading showed little movement in VST shares.
19 December 2025
GE Aerospace Stock After Hours (Dec. 18, 2025): GE Holds Near $302 as a $5.9B CFM Engine Deal Tops the Late News — What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

GE Aerospace Stock After Hours (Dec. 18, 2025): GE Holds Near $302 as a $5.9B CFM Engine Deal Tops the Late News — What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

GE Aerospace shares closed up 3.25% at $301.69 Thursday, outperforming peers and snapping a two-day slide. After-hours trading was flat, with the stock at $301.80 late evening. Volume reached about 4.4 million shares. CFM, GE’s joint venture, announced a deal to supply up to 300 LEAP-1B engines to Pegasus Airlines for its Boeing 737-10 fleet.
Home Depot Stock (HD) After the Bell: Shares Slip Thursday, Tick Higher After Hours — What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday (Dec. 19, 2025)

Home Depot Stock (HD) After the Bell: Shares Slip Thursday, Tick Higher After Hours — What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday (Dec. 19, 2025)

Home Depot shares closed at $354.99 on Thursday, down 0.49%, after swinging between $354.56 and $366.30 during the session. The stock edged up to about $355.90 in after-hours trading. Softer-than-expected inflation data lifted broader markets, but concerns over data reliability lingered after a prolonged government shutdown. Home Depot and Goldman Sachs influenced the Dow’s early gains before sentiment shifted.
Bloom Energy Stock After Hours (Dec. 18, 2025): BE Rebounds on Fuel-Cell Optimism—What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday

Bloom Energy Stock After Hours (Dec. 18, 2025): BE Rebounds on Fuel-Cell Optimism—What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday

Bloom Energy shares closed at $80.21 on Thursday, up 4.21%, rebounding after a 12% drop the previous session. The move followed FuelCell Energy’s earnings beat, which lifted sentiment across fuel-cell stocks. Insider filings showed minor share sales by a director and the COO earlier in the week. After-hours prices varied, with quotes between $80.25 and $81.49 depending on the data source.
Chevron Stock (CVX) After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Key Headlines, Oil Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Chevron Stock (CVX) After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Key Headlines, Oil Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Chevron shares closed Thursday at $147.69, down 1.22%, underperforming as the S&P 500 rose 0.79%. After-hours trading showed little change, with the stock near $147.70. Traders cited uncertainty from U.S. policy on Venezuelan oil shipments and ongoing regulatory scrutiny. Volume reached 6.53 million shares during the session.
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