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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.

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

Spot silver traded between $64.64 and $66.63 per ounce on December 18, pausing just below Wednesday’s record high of $66.88. Prices fluctuated sharply across market feeds, with midday quotes ranging from $65.83 to $66.31. U.S. inflation data came in softer than forecast, fueling rate-cut bets but prompting profit-taking in an overbought market. Silver remains up about 129% year-to-date.
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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Vertiv (VRT) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Why Shares Are Moving, Wall Street Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

Vertiv (VRT) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Why Shares Are Moving, Wall Street Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

Vertiv shares rose about 3%–4% to the mid-$150s by mid-day December 18 after sharp declines earlier in the week. The rebound follows heavy selling tied to AI data center financing concerns and a downgrade from Wolfe Research. Trading remains volatile as investors weigh short-term risks against long-term demand for Vertiv’s power and cooling infrastructure.
18 December 2025
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Mastercard Incorporated Stock (NYSE: MA) News Today: CPI Surprise, New Partnerships, Legal Overhang, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026 (Dec. 18, 2025)

Mastercard Incorporated Stock (NYSE: MA) News Today: CPI Surprise, New Partnerships, Legal Overhang, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026 (Dec. 18, 2025)

Mastercard traded near $563.71 Thursday as investors weighed new partnerships in open finance and blockchain, alongside a cooler-than-expected November U.S. inflation report. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% year-over-year, with data collection affected by a government shutdown. Mastercard announced a partnership with Interchecks to expand account-to-account payments.
18 December 2025
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Goldman Sachs Stock (GS) Rises on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Goldman Sachs Stock (GS) Rises on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Goldman Sachs shares traded in the high-$870s on December 18, up modestly as softer U.S. inflation data and Dow gains supported financial stocks. The bank hired Brian Cayne, co-founder of Qatalyst Partners, as global co-head of software investment banking. Goldman led global tech M&A by deal value in 2025, advising on $337.8 billion in transactions.
18 December 2025
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AppLovin (APP) Stock Surges on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

AppLovin (APP) Stock Surges on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

AppLovin shares jumped 5%–6% to near $694 by midday Thursday after the Czech National Bank disclosed a new $49.4 million stake. The stock’s market cap hovered above $200 billion, up 103% year-to-date. Insider selling totaled about $195 million over the past three months, including sales by CEO Arash Adam Foroughi and director Eduardo Vivas. Institutional ownership stands at roughly 41.85%.
18 December 2025
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