Khadija Saeed

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

JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) After Hours Today, Dec. 18, 2025: What Moved Shares After the Bell—and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) After Hours Today, Dec. 18, 2025: What Moved Shares After the Bell—and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) finished Thursday’s regular session lower even as the broader market ended in the green, then held near those levels in after-hours trading as investors digested a busy late-day news flow and looked ahead to a key calendar day for markets on Friday, Dec. 19. StockAnalysis+1 Below is what happened to JPM stock after the bell on 18.12.2025, the major headlines hitting today, and the specific risk events and data points that could matter before the opening bell tomorrow. JPM stock price today: where JPMorgan shares closed and how they traded after hours JPMorgan stock
19 December 2025
Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Late Move, Bitcoin Link, Fresh Catalysts—and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Late Move, Bitcoin Link, Fresh Catalysts—and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR)—the company formerly known as MicroStrategy and now widely treated by markets as a “Bitcoin proxy”—finished Thursday, December 18, 2025 in the red, then ticked higher in early after-hours trading as investors weighed a familiar mix of drivers: Bitcoin’s pullback into the mid‑$80,000s, ongoing debate over dilution and financing costs, and a looming index-policy decision that could reshape passive-fund demand in 2026. After the closing bell, MSTR traded at about $159.45 (+0.76%) in delayed after-hours quotes at 5:07 p.m. ET, after ending the regular session at $158.24. MarketWatchDuring Thursday’s regular session, MSTR was volatile—trading roughly between $157.47
19 December 2025
House Passes SPEED Act to Fast-Track Energy Projects as Senate Eyes Rewrite Amid Offshore Wind Clash and AI Power Crunch

House Passes SPEED Act to Fast-Track Energy Projects as Senate Eyes Rewrite Amid Offshore Wind Clash and AI Power Crunch

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2025 — The U.S. House on Thursday approved sweeping permitting legislation aimed at speeding federal reviews for major energy and infrastructure projects, sending a high-stakes overhaul of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to the Senate — where both parties are already signaling major changes. AP News+2Axios+2 The bill, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act — better known as the SPEED Act — passed 221–196, with 11 Democrats joining Republicans and one Republican voting no, as lawmakers try to respond to soaring demand for new power generation, transmission, factories, data centers and other large projects.
CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock After Hours Today: Shares Hold Thursday’s Rebound — Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 19 Market Open

CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock After Hours Today: Shares Hold Thursday’s Rebound — Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 19 Market Open

CoreWeave, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWV) ended the regular session on Thursday, December 18, 2025 higher, then edged up again in after-hours trading—a relatively calm close to a day that put the spotlight back on the AI-infrastructure trade after a bruising stretch for “neocloud” names. Below is what moved CoreWeave today, what analysts and commentators are saying as of tonight, and the specific catalysts traders are watching before U.S. markets reopen on Friday, December 19, 2025 (9:30 a.m. ET). CoreWeave stock price: close and after-hours check (Dec. 18, 2025) Bottom line after the bell: After-hours trading has been incrementally positive, suggesting no
18 December 2025
Medline Stock (MDLN) After the Bell: IPO Closes, Shares Ease to $39.49 — What to Know Before Market Open Dec. 19, 2025

Medline Stock (MDLN) After the Bell: IPO Closes, Shares Ease to $39.49 — What to Know Before Market Open Dec. 19, 2025

Medline Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLN) is getting a quick reality check after one of the biggest U.S. IPO debuts in years. After the closing bell on Thursday, December 18, 2025, Medline stock finished the regular session at $39.98 (down 2.49% on the day) and traded around $39.49 in after-hours action, after moving between $38.00 and $41.74 during the day. Investing.com The timing matters: today wasn’t just “day two volatility.” Medline also officially closed its upsized IPO and confirmed that underwriters fully exercised their option for additional shares—an update that helps investors understand near-term share supply, stabilization mechanics, and how quickly the
18 December 2025
Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Orforglipron Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Orforglipron Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) finished Thursday’s session higher and held those gains in after-hours trading, as investors digested fresh late-stage data for its oral obesity candidate orforglipron—and weighed a second, potentially market-moving theme: pricing pressure and affordability initiatives. As of early evening after the closing bell, LLY was little changed in after-hours trading at $1,057.26 (+0.04%), after closing the regular session at $1,056.88 (+1.45%). Investing.com Below is what drove the stock today (Thursday, December 18, 2025)—and what investors should keep on the radar before the market opens Friday, December 19, 2025. LLY stock price check after the bell
GE Vernova (GEV) Stock After-Hours Update for Dec. 18, 2025: What Investors Should Watch Before Friday’s Open

GE Vernova (GEV) Stock After-Hours Update for Dec. 18, 2025: What Investors Should Watch Before Friday’s Open

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) capped a volatile two-day stretch with a strong rebound on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025—then held steady in extended trading as investors digested a burst of analyst activity and a credit-rating upgrade. After a sharp selloff on Wednesday tied to renewed “AI power demand” anxiety, GEV shares regained ground into the close and were little changed after the bell, setting up a potentially headline-sensitive session when markets reopen on Friday, Dec. 19. MarketScreener+1 Below is what moved GE Vernova stock today, the most important forecasts and analyses published on Dec. 18, and the key items to
18 December 2025
Robinhood (HOOD) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Late-Tape Snapshot, Today’s Headlines, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Late-Tape Snapshot, Today’s Headlines, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) is ending Thursday with a familiar 2025 theme: strength on the day, but with volatility under the hood. The stock finished the regular session higher versus Wednesday’s close, then stayed essentially flat after the bell as investors weighed a mix of catalysts—from Robinhood’s push deeper into prediction-market-style “event contracts,” to a shifting macro backdrop after fresh U.S. inflation data. Below is what’s driving the conversation after the bell on Thursday, December 18, 2025, and what traders and long-term investors will likely focus on before the market opens Friday. Robinhood stock after hours: where HOOD is
18 December 2025
Netflix Stock (NFLX) After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Shares Steady Near $94 as Warner Bros. Deal Headlines Build — What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Netflix Stock (NFLX) After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Shares Steady Near $94 as Warner Bros. Deal Headlines Build — What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) ended Thursday’s regular session at $94.00, down 0.83%, and was little changed in after-hours trading—ticking up to about $94.04 as of 4:37 p.m. ET. Yahoo Finance+1 The lack of a dramatic after-hours move doesn’t mean investors are relaxed. Netflix is sitting in the middle of one of the biggest corporate stories in media: its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. assets, the ongoing tug-of-war surrounding that transaction, and the regulatory and political scrutiny that comes with it. Meanwhile, Netflix’s push into live programming and sports-adjacent events continues to accelerate—another narrative that can shape sentiment heading into the
Alphabet (GOOG) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): What Happened After the Bell—and What to Watch Before Friday’s Market Open

Alphabet (GOOG) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): What Happened After the Bell—and What to Watch Before Friday’s Market Open

Alphabet Inc.’s Class C shares (NASDAQ: GOOG) finished Thursday, December 18, 2025, on a stronger note during regular trading—then eased slightly in after-hours action as investors weighed fresh regulatory headlines, AI-related developments, and a volatility-heavy calendar into Friday’s session. Below is what investors should know after the bell today and before the U.S. stock market opens tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 19, 2025). GOOG after-hours snapshot: where Alphabet’s Class C stock stands tonight Alphabet’s Class C (GOOG) shares closed up 1.91% at $303.75 in Thursday’s regular session, snapping a five-day losing streak. The move came alongside a broad risk-on day for U.S.
18 December 2025
AMD Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): What’s Driving Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

AMD Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): What’s Driving Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) finished Thursday’s regular session higher, then eased slightly in extended trading—an end-of-day pattern that reflects the push-and-pull currently dominating chip stocks: strong AI-linked demand signals on one hand, and persistent “AI financing” nerves on the other. AMD stock closed at $201.06 at 4:00 p.m. ET, up about 1.5% on the day. In after-hours trading, AMD slipped to around $200.76 (down about 0.15% from the close) as of 5:08 p.m. ET. MarketBeat Below is what matters most from today’s headlines, analyst takes, and market drivers—and what to keep on your radar before the market opens Friday
18 December 2025
Palantir (PLTR) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Why It Jumped, Fresh Targets, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Palantir (PLTR) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Why It Jumped, Fresh Targets, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) is ending Thursday, December 18, 2025, with a notable rebound—and a quieter, slightly softer tape in extended trading. In regular hours, Palantir closed around $185.67, up about 4.7% on the day, after swinging between roughly $181.51 and $187.33. After the closing bell, PLTR ticked modestly lower to about $185.07 in after-hours trading (as of the early evening snapshot), a small move that typically reflects thinner liquidity rather than a new fundamental shock. Investing.com The bigger story for tonight isn’t a single Palantir-specific headline—it’s the intersection of macro news (inflation), AI/tech risk appetite, and Palantir’s still-sky-high
18 December 2025

Stock Market Today

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 08:51 EST — Market closed. Apple shares ended Friday higher, closing up 0.8% at $278.12. The stock eased 0.3% after hours to $277.25 ahead of Monday’s reopening. (Investing.com) The move capped a choppy week for megacap tech as traders tried to work out whether the latest bout of nerves over artificial intelligence spending is a speed bump or something stickier. That matters for Apple because it sits in both camps — a heavyweight in the Dow and a bellwether growth stock — just as the next set of U.S. data may reset bets on interest-rate
Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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