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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 10:05 AM ET (Dec. 18, 2025): XRP Trades Near $1.90 as Ripple Expands Institutional Push and ETFs Keep Drawing Inflows

XRP Price Today at 10:05 AM ET (Dec. 18, 2025): XRP Trades Near $1.90 as Ripple Expands Institutional Push and ETFs Keep Drawing Inflows

XRP traded near $1.90 at 10:05 a.m. ET Thursday, down about 2%–3% over 24 hours, with market cap near $115 billion. The token stayed below the $2.00 level despite Ripple announcing a new prime-brokerage partnership with TJM. Spot XRP ETF inflows surpassed $1 billion, but broader crypto market weakness weighed on price action. Trading volume over 24 hours reached about $4.0 billion.
18 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 10:07 a.m. ET): Micron’s Blowout Forecast Lifts Nvidia as Oracle Financing Jitters Test the AI Trade

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 10:07 a.m. ET): Micron’s Blowout Forecast Lifts Nvidia as Oracle Financing Jitters Test the AI Trade

Micron shares jumped Thursday after the company issued a stronger-than-expected profit forecast, citing tight supply and high demand for high-bandwidth memory used in AI data centers. U.S. inflation cooled in November, with CPI up 2.7% year over year, fueling hopes for rate cuts and boosting tech stocks at the open. Ongoing concerns remain about financing large-scale data center projects, affecting sentiment across AI infrastructure names.
18 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today at 9:59 AM ET (18.12.2025): BTC Hovers Near $88K as ETF Inflows Rebound, But Sellers Keep a Lid on the Rally

Bitcoin Price Today at 9:59 AM ET (18.12.2025): BTC Hovers Near $88K as ETF Inflows Rebound, But Sellers Keep a Lid on the Rally

Bitcoin traded near $88,367 at 10:05 a.m. ET Thursday, down 1.36% after a volatile session between $85,355 and $90,187. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $457 million in net inflows Wednesday, led by Fidelity and BlackRock. Persistent selling from long-term holders and macro uncertainty kept rallies capped despite renewed institutional demand.
18 December 2025
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Silver Price Today at 9:58 (Dec. 18, 2025): Spot Silver at $65.66 Near Records as CPI and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Keep Traders on Edge

Silver Price Today at 9:58 (Dec. 18, 2025): Spot Silver at $65.66 Near Records as CPI and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Keep Traders on Edge

Silver spot price fell $0.82 to $65.66/oz at 9:58 a.m. ET Thursday, according to APMEX, after hitting a record near $66.88 in the prior session. The market traded in a tight, elevated range as traders booked profits and awaited U.S. inflation data. A stronger dollar pressured prices. Silver remains near all-time highs.
18 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today Dec. 18, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise After Cooler CPI as Micron Sparks Tech Bounce

US Stock Market Today Dec. 18, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise After Cooler CPI as Micron Sparks Tech Bounce

U.S. stocks rose sharply Thursday morning after November CPI data showed annual inflation at 2.7%, below the expected 3.1%. The S&P 500 ETF gained 0.8%, Nasdaq 100 ETF 1.2%, and the 10-year Treasury yield slipped to 4.13%. The U.S. dollar index fell to 98.25. Data collection issues from the recent government shutdown left some economists cautious about the report’s reliability.
18 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 18, 2025): DJIA Rises to 48,112 at 9:47 a.m. ET After Softer CPI and Micron-Fueled Tech Bounce

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 18, 2025): DJIA Rises to 48,112 at 9:47 a.m. ET After Softer CPI and Micron-Fueled Tech Bounce

At 9:47 a.m. ET Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average traded at 48,112.66, up 226.69 points after a lower-than-expected November CPI report. Headline inflation rose 2.7% year-over-year, missing forecasts, but no monthly data was published due to a government shutdown. The S&P 500 gained 0.7%, Nasdaq rose 1.2%, and traders increased bets on a January Fed rate cut.
18 December 2025
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Honeywell (HON) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Honeywell (HON) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Honeywell shares closed up 0.82% at $199.89 Wednesday, outperforming a falling market. The stock edged higher to $200.40 in after-hours trading on volume of about 966,000 shares. Broader indexes fell, with the S&P 500 down 1.16% and Nasdaq off 1.81%. No major company news drove the move; traders focused on Thursday’s U.S. CPI release.
18 December 2025
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CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 17, 2025: After-Hours Update, Today’s Key News, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 17, 2025: After-Hours Update, Today’s Key News, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

CrowdStrike shares fell 3.79% to $470.02 on Wednesday, closing about 17% below last month’s high. Trading volume was 2.3 million, slightly under the 50-day average. After-hours trading showed little change, with prices hovering near the close. Cybersecurity peers Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks also declined, as tech stocks faced broad selling pressure.
18 December 2025
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2026 Midterm Elections: GOP Splits on ACA Subsidies, New Retirements, and Fresh Polling Redraw the House Battlefield

2026 Midterm Elections: GOP Splits on ACA Subsidies, New Retirements, and Fresh Polling Redraw the House Battlefield

Four House Republicans from swing districts joined Democrats on Dec. 17 to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, marking a rare procedural loss for Speaker Mike Johnson. New polling showed voters dissatisfied with both parties but leaning slightly toward Democrats for the 2026 House. Another GOP incumbent announced retirement, increasing open seats ahead of the midterms.
18 December 2025
Home Depot Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): HD Closes Higher on a Rough Market Day as CPI Looms Thursday Morning

Home Depot Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): HD Closes Higher on a Rough Market Day as CPI Looms Thursday Morning

Home Depot shares closed up 1.15% at $356.75 Wednesday, outperforming the S&P 500 and Dow despite lighter-than-average volume. The stock held steady after hours as investors awaited Thursday’s CPI data. Truist Securities raised its price target on Home Depot to $390, citing stable demand and potential for a housing-led recovery. Home Depot remains about 16% below its 52-week high.
18 December 2025
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Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock After the Close on Dec. 17, 2025: After-Hours Action, Today’s Catalysts, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock After the Close on Dec. 17, 2025: After-Hours Action, Today’s Catalysts, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) closed Wednesday at $79.20, down 4.58%, with about 10.8 million shares traded. After-hours, the stock slipped further to $79.04. The company announced a memorandum of understanding with LianLian Global to explore cross-border USDC payments in Asia. Broader equity markets fell amid tech sector concerns and increased demand for safe-haven assets.
18 December 2025
Nu Holdings (NU) Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Key News, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

Nu Holdings (NU) Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Key News, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

Nu Holdings closed down 2.10% at $15.86 Wednesday, then edged up to $15.91 in after-hours trading. Institutional filings showed Assenagon Asset Management nearly doubled its NU stake, while Salem Investment Counselors and Northside Capital trimmed holdings. Hamilton Lane Advisors disclosed a new position. Broader market weakness weighed on fintech stocks.
18 December 2025
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Chevron (CVX) Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Key News Driving the Move and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Chevron (CVX) Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Key News Driving the Move and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Chevron shares rose 1.89% to $149.52 Wednesday, outperforming the S&P 500 and Dow as oil prices rebounded on U.S. blockade threats targeting Venezuelan tankers. The stock edged slightly higher after hours. Chevron’s direct exposure to Venezuela drew investor focus as most Venezuelan exports remained stalled following a cyberattack, though Chevron shipments continued.
18 December 2025
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CRH plc Stock After the Bell (Dec. 17, 2025): After-Hours Dip, Buyback Update, S&P 500 Catalyst — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

CRH plc Stock After the Bell (Dec. 17, 2025): After-Hours Dip, Buyback Update, S&P 500 Catalyst — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

CRH plc closed at $123.05 on Wednesday, down 3.05%, and slipped further to about $122.00 in after-hours trading. The company disclosed it repurchased 31,000 shares on December 16 at an average price of $127.73 as part of its ongoing $300 million buyback plan. U.S. stocks broadly fell, with the S&P 500 down 1.2%.
18 December 2025
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American Airlines Stock (AAL) After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Premium Push Headlines, Loyalty Rule Shift, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 18 Market Open

American Airlines Stock (AAL) After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Premium Push Headlines, Loyalty Rule Shift, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 18 Market Open

American Airlines shares closed down 3% at $15.51 on Dec. 17, then held steady after hours. The drop followed a Reuters report detailing the airline’s shift to premium cabins and services, aiming to boost profits and compete with Delta and United. Trading volume reached about 55 million shares. The A321XLR debuts on the New York–Los Angeles route Thursday.
18 December 2025
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