Today: 28 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Micron Stock (MU) Jumps on Blowout Forecast: AI Memory Shortage, HBM Sold Out for 2026, and What Wall Street Expects Next

Micron Stock (MU) Jumps on Blowout Forecast: AI Memory Shortage, HBM Sold Out for 2026, and What Wall Street Expects Next

Micron Technology reported record fiscal Q1 2026 results, with revenue of $13.64 billion and GAAP net income of $5.24 billion, beating Wall Street estimates. The company issued Q2 guidance far above expectations, projecting revenue of $18.7 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $8.42. Shares surged, lifting semiconductor stocks as Micron said all 2026 HBM supply is sold out amid tight AI-driven demand.
18 December 2025
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Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch on December 18, 2025

Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch on December 18, 2025

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) closed at $298.06 on December 17, down 3.14% and marking a fifth straight session of losses. The stock now sits 9.31% below its 52-week high from November 25, with trading volume above its 50-day average. Analysts cite strong AI-driven Search engagement, but valuation concerns and high expectations have pressured the stock.
18 December 2025
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Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Jumps on Prediction Markets Expansion, Coinbase Competition, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts — What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 18, 2025

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Jumps on Prediction Markets Expansion, Coinbase Competition, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts — What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 18, 2025

Robinhood shares rose 5.45% to $122.11 by 10:30 a.m. ET Thursday after the company expanded its sports-focused event contracts, including new “combo” offerings. The move comes as Coinbase enters the stock and event contract space, intensifying competition. Trading volume reached about 9.16 million shares. Analysts continue to adjust expectations following Robinhood’s breakout year.
18 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today — Dec. 18, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, New Corporate Moves, and the Latest Wall Street Forecasts

Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today — Dec. 18, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, New Corporate Moves, and the Latest Wall Street Forecasts

Netflix shares rose 0.83% to $95.58 on December 18 as Warner Bros. Discovery’s board publicly backed Netflix’s takeover bid, rejecting Paramount Skydance’s hostile offer. Trading volume topped 30 million shares. The stock remains in the $93–$97 range following a 10-for-1 split in November. Warner’s board called Netflix’s proposal binding and fully financed.
18 December 2025
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Palantir Stock (PLTR) Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Volatile Session, Fresh Forecasts, and Why Wall Street Is Split

Palantir Stock (PLTR) Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Volatile Session, Fresh Forecasts, and Why Wall Street Is Split

Palantir Technologies shares swung between $174.38 and $186.49 on December 18, 2025, closing at $182.39 with volume near 90.3 million. The stock’s volatility followed a tech-sector selloff and then a rebound after softer U.S. inflation data. Palantir’s market cap stood at about $424.3 billion. Analyst debate over valuation and AI growth prospects continues.
18 December 2025
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Oracle Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): ORCL Volatility Returns as Michigan AI Data-Center Funding Headlines Collide With Oracle’s $523B Backlog

Oracle Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): ORCL Volatility Returns as Michigan AI Data-Center Funding Headlines Collide With Oracle’s $523B Backlog

Oracle shares traded near $181–$182 midday Thursday after reports that funding talks stalled for its planned $10 billion Michigan AI data center. Oracle said equity deal discussions remain on track and do not involve Blue Owl Capital, countering reports a partner exited. The project has been linked to OpenAI-related demand. Investors are watching for clarity on financing and delivery.
18 December 2025
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Tesla Stock (TSLA) News Today: Record-High Rally Wobbles on California Autopilot Ruling, Robotaxi Momentum and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Tesla Stock (TSLA) News Today: Record-High Rally Wobbles on California Autopilot Ruling, Robotaxi Momentum and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Tesla shares fell from a record high near $495 to the high-$460s on Dec. 18 after California regulators moved to suspend, then paused, the company’s sales and manufacturing licenses over “Autopilot” marketing claims. The DMV gave Tesla up to 90 days to comply by changing its terminology. Analysts remain split on Tesla’s long-term value, with investor focus shifting to robotaxis and AI.
18 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 10:31 a.m. ET): Henry Hub Near $4.12 as EIA Reports 167 Bcf Storage Draw; Europe TTF Edges Higher on Colder Outlook

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 10:31 a.m. ET): Henry Hub Near $4.12 as EIA Reports 167 Bcf Storage Draw; Europe TTF Edges Higher on Colder Outlook

U.S. natural gas inventories fell by 167 Bcf to 3,579 Bcf last week, the EIA reported Thursday. January NYMEX futures traded near $4.12/mmBtu by mid-morning, supported by strong LNG export demand and a slight production dip. Storage now sits 1.7% below last year and 0.9% above the five-year average. Warmer weather forecasts into January continue to limit demand expectations.
18 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) News Today, Dec. 18, 2025: AI Leadership Shake‑Up, OpenAI Talks, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Amazon Stock (AMZN) News Today, Dec. 18, 2025: AI Leadership Shake‑Up, OpenAI Talks, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Amazon shares traded near $221 Thursday, with a 52-week range of $161 to $259. The company restructured its AI leadership, naming Peter DeSantis to oversee key initiatives as Rohit Prasad prepares to exit. A disputed data-center deal involving Fermi drew market attention. Amazon also announced new Amazon Business Prime partnerships with Intuit, CrowdStrike, and Gusto.
18 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock Price Today (MSFT): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 18, 2025

Microsoft Stock Price Today (MSFT): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 18, 2025

Microsoft shares traded near $476.12 as of 14:21 UTC, leaving its market value around $3.85 trillion. Investors weighed heavy AI infrastructure spending and competition from Google’s Gemini 3 Flash rollout. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman said keeping up in AI could cost “hundreds of billions” over the next decade. Wall Street remains focused on the pace and profitability of Microsoft’s AI investments.
18 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) News and Forecast for Dec. 18, 2025: Japan App Store Shift, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 AI Debate

Apple Stock (AAPL) News and Forecast for Dec. 18, 2025: Japan App Store Shift, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 AI Debate

Apple shares fell 0.99% to $271.84 as of 14:17 UTC Thursday after Japan ordered Apple to allow alternative app stores on iPhones, cutting App Store fees for Japanese developers to as low as 5%. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $315, citing optimism about Apple’s AI strategy and higher 2027 earnings estimates.
18 December 2025
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Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Today: AI Financing Fears, Post‑Earnings Margin Pressure, and Fresh Wall Street Targets (Dec. 18, 2025)

Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Today: AI Financing Fears, Post‑Earnings Margin Pressure, and Fresh Wall Street Targets (Dec. 18, 2025)

Broadcom shares fell about 4.5% to $326 in early U.S. trading on December 18, 2025, extending a sharp post-earnings decline. The drop comes amid renewed concerns over AI data-center financing and competitive pressures, including uncertainty around Oracle’s Michigan project and fresh headlines on Amazon–OpenAI talks. No single Broadcom-specific news item triggered the selloff.
18 December 2025
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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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Stock Market Today

  • Meridian Mining Plans London Stock Exchange Debut with £25 Million Equity Raise
    April 28, 2026, 4:54 AM EDT. Meridian Mining (TSX:MNO) aims to list on the London Stock Exchange under ticker MNO by May 1, 2026. The company announced a £25 million ($47.17 million) equity offering at £0.92 per share, a 5.6% discount to its last Toronto closing price. Proceeds plus £55.1 million existing cash will support development of Brazil's Cabaçal Project, covering infrastructure, civil works, and working capital. A 2025 pre-feasibility study showed a US$984 million net present value and 61% internal rate of return. The project's Definitive Feasibility Study is due in Q4 2026, with a final investment decision soon after. The company continues exploration for copper, gold, silver, and zinc in the region.

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FTSE 100 Today: BP Rally Lifts UK Stocks as Barclays and Taylor Wimpey Fall

FTSE 100 Today: BP Rally Lifts UK Stocks as Barclays and Taylor Wimpey Fall

28 April 2026
BP jumped after posting $3.2 billion in first-quarter profit, its highest in over two years, lifting the FTSE 100 by 0.2% to around 10,340 as oil traded above $110 a barrel. Barclays shares fell over 3% after a £228 million provision linked to Market Financial Solutions offset higher profits and a £500 million buyback. Taylor Wimpey dropped after warning of rising build-cost inflation.
US Stock Futures Slip Before The Bell As Oil Spike Tests Record S&P 500 Rally

US Stock Futures Slip Before The Bell As Oil Spike Tests Record S&P 500 Rally

28 April 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.40% and S&P 500 E-mini futures slipped 0.13% early Tuesday, while Dow futures edged up 0.08%, as rising oil prices and stalled U.S.-Iran talks weighed on markets. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Monday. Brent and U.S. crude held above pre-war levels with the Strait of Hormuz mostly shut. Investors await a Federal Reserve decision and major tech earnings this week.
What Really Moves Bitcoin Price? 11 Forces That Quietly Push BTC Up or Down

What Really Moves Bitcoin Price? 11 Forces That Quietly Push BTC Up or Down

28 April 2026
Bitcoin’s price is driven by demand meeting a limited, slow-growing supply, not by any single indicator. ETF inflows, macro liquidity, regulation, and market sentiment now rival the impact of the halving event. New supply is predictable and capped, but demand—especially from ETFs—can quickly overwhelm it. When buyers outnumber sellers, prices rise; when sellers dominate, prices fall.
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