Khadija Saeed, Author at TechStock²

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Wall Street Rebounds on Softer CPI, Europe Closes at Record, Asia Mixed Ahead of BoJ

Updated: Thursday, December 18, 2025 — 4:18 p.m. ET Global stock markets ended broadly higher on Thursday as investors leaned into a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation update, digested a pivotal batch of central-bank decisions in Europe, and watched the latest twist in the AI-led tech trade. The day’s mood: relief, but not complacency—because the inflation report came with an asterisk, and the global rate outlook is diverging again. In the U.S., a delayed Consumer Price Index (CPI) release helped snap a multi-session skid for major indexes, while upbeat Micron guidance calmed nerves after a week of “AI bubble” chatter. In Europe,

18 December 2025

Stock Market

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:17 p.m. ET): Dow Closes Higher as Softer CPI Revives Rate-Cut Bets and Tech Rebounds

As of 4:17 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was last indicated higher after the closing bell, as investors digested a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation reading and a sharp rebound in technology-linked shares. Preliminary closing data showed the Dow up 69.36 points (+0.14%) to 47,955.33. The broader S&P 500 rose 0.78% to 6,773.91, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.37% to 23,004.92. London South East+1 The session marked a tone shift from Wednesday’s pullback, when concerns about the cost and sustainability of AI spending helped drag major indexes down. Reuters What moved the Dow Jones

18 December 2025

Interest Rates·NASDAQ:MU·Stock Market

PepsiCo Stock (PEP) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets: Citi Lifts Price Target to $170 as Turnaround Plan and Leadership Changes Take Center Stage (Dec. 18, 2025)

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) ended Thursday, December 18, 2025, in the high-$140s as investors balanced a fresh wave of analyst commentary with an activist-driven push for improved execution, a newly announced leadership reshuffle, and a legal headline that has added near-term uncertainty. StockAnalysis+2TradingView+2 While understood as a “defensive” consumer-staples name, PepsiCo is being treated more like a turnaround story in late 2025: the market is closely tracking whether pricing, promotions, portfolio pruning, and operational changes can stabilize North America performance and re-accelerate volumes in 2026. PepsiCo+2AP News+2 PepsiCo stock price today: PEP closes near $149.7 on Dec. 18 PepsiCo shares

18 December 2025

NASDAQ:PEP·Stock Market

T-Mobile Stock (NASDAQ: TMUS) on Dec. 18, 2025: Price Holds Near $200 as Wall Street Recalibrates Targets After $14.6B Shareholder-Return Plan

December 18, 2025 — T-Mobile US, Inc. shares were trading around $200.62 on Thursday, up modestly on the session, with the stock moving within an intraday range roughly between $198.90 and $202.33. For investors tracking TMUS stock into year-end, the bigger story isn’t a single-day move—it’s the intersection of (1) fresh analyst target revisions hitting the tape on Dec. 18, (2) an expanded capital return program running through 2026, and (3) a holiday promotional cycle that’s again putting pricing discipline and handset subsidy costs under the microscope. Below is what matters today (18.12.2025)—the current headlines, the latest forecasts, and the

18 December 2025

NASDAQ:TMUS·Stock Market

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock Today: Alzheimer’s Registry Launch, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 18, 2025)

WALTHAM, Mass. / Markets — December 18, 2025: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is in focus Thursday as investors weigh a new Alzheimer’s real‑world evidence initiative from its PPD CorEvitas clinical registries business alongside a steady stream of Wall Street forecasts and valuation takes. Shares were trading around $561 in the afternoon, modestly lower on the day, after a 1.33% decline in Wednesday’s session. StockAnalysis+1 Below is a complete, publication-ready roundup of the news, forecasts, and market analysis circulating on December 18, 2025—plus what it could mean for Thermo Fisher stock as 2026 approaches. TMO stock price check: where

18 December 2025

Biotechnology·NYSE:TMO·Stock Market

Reddit Stock (RDDT) Surges on Bullish 2026 Calls: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch

Reddit, Inc. shares were sharply higher in Thursday trading (Dec. 18, 2025), extending a strong run that has put Reddit stock (NYSE: RDDT) back in the spotlight ahead of 2026. The move came as fresh Wall Street commentary highlighted user-growth momentum, AI-assisted advertising, and Reddit’s expanding role as a data licensing asset in the generative AI era—while investors also weighed valuation, regulation risk, and insider activity. Investors.com+1 As of the latest available trade data Thursday, Reddit stock was around $234.71, up about 3.2% on the day after reaching an intraday high of $245.88. Reddit’s market capitalization was roughly $43.0 billion

18 December 2025

NYSE:RDDT·Stock Market

Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK) Stock News and Forecasts: FDA Fast-Track Signals, BMO Upgrade, and a New Keytruda–Padcev Win (Dec. 18, 2025)

December 18, 2025 — Merck & Company, Inc. (NYSE: MRK) is back in the spotlight for investors today as three threads converge: a fresh Wall Street upgrade tied to Merck’s post‑Keytruda strategy, a potentially meaningful FDA fast‑track development for two pipeline assets, and new Phase 3 momentum for the company’s blockbuster oncology franchise in earlier‑stage bladder cancer. Merck shares traded around $101 intraday on Thursday, reflecting a modest gain versus the prior close, as markets absorbed a busy stream of pharma catalysts and analyst commentary. StockAnalysis Below is a comprehensive, publication‑ready roundup of the key news, forecasts, and analyses dated

18 December 2025

NYSE:MRK·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

Honeywell International (HON) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next

Honeywell International Inc. (ticker: HON) is back in the spotlight on December 18, 2025, as investors weigh fresh Wall Street coverage against a multi-year corporate transformation that’s set to reshape the industrial giant. As of mid-afternoon trading on Dec. 18, Honeywell shares were hovering around $198.84, down about 0.5% on the day, after a modest gain in the prior session. MarketWatch While broader U.S. equities moved higher following a cooler-than-expected inflation update, Honeywell’s stock action was more muted—typical for a large, diversified industrial name whose catalysts tend to be driven by execution milestones, segment results, and capital allocation decisions. AP

18 December 2025

NYSE:HON·Stock Market

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Surges on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

SAN FRANCISCO — Dec. 18, 2025 — SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is back in the spotlight after announcing SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A. The move pushed SoFi stock higher in Thursday trading, as investors weighed what a bank-issued stablecoin could mean for SoFi’s payments ambitions, crypto comeback, and technology platform strategy. SoFi Investors+1 By mid-to-late afternoon on Dec. 18, SOFI traded around $26.5, up roughly 4.8% on the session, with heavy volume as the news circulated across mainstream finance outlets and fintech/crypto industry coverage. Investing.com+2Barron’s+2 What happened today: SoFi launches SoFiUSD, a bank-issued stablecoin

18 December 2025

Cryptocurrency·Fintech·NASDAQ:SOFI·Stock Market

Progressive (PGR) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): William Blair Downgrade, New Price Targets, and What November Results & the $13.50 Dividend Signal

The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) is back in the spotlight on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as Wall Street digests a fresh analyst downgrade alongside multiple price-target tweaks—and weighs what the insurer’s latest monthly operating update and outsized shareholder payout say about the next phase of the U.S. auto-insurance cycle. Progressive shares were trading around the mid-$220s in Thursday’s session, keeping the stock near the lower end of its recent range as investors balance strong premium and policy growth against signs that industry underwriting conditions may be getting tougher. StockAnalysis+1 What happened to Progressive stock on Dec. 18, 2025 Several research

18 December 2025

Dividend Investing·NYSE:PGR

Rocket Lab Stock Surges on Space Force STP‑S30 Launch: RKLB News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) is in focus on Thursday, December 18, 2025, after the company successfully launched a U.S. Space Force mission five months ahead of schedule—a headline that helped lift the stock after a volatile mid‑week stretch. GlobeNewswire+1 Rocket Lab stock today: a rebound driven by execution Rocket Lab shares moved higher on Thursday after the company said it successfully launched STP‑S30 (“Don’t Be Such A Square”) for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command. A Dow Jones/MarketScreener report noted RKLB rose to about $56.96 in late‑morning trading, and MarketScreener’s real‑time quote later showed the stock near $59.42

18 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·NASDAQ:RKLB·Space Industry·Stock Market

Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) Stock Today: News, Price Action, Analyst Forecasts and What Wall Street Is Watching on Dec. 18, 2025

Nebius Group N.V. (NASDAQ: NBIS) is back in the spotlight on December 18, 2025, as the AI-infrastructure “neocloud” trade swings from heavy selling pressure to a sharp rebound. Shares recovered after Wednesday’s steep drop, with investors weighing three big drivers: fresh product momentum (AI Cloud 3.1), renewed debate over debt-funded AI buildouts, and a bullish initiation that puts a $175 target on the stock. Nebius+3Investing.com+3MarketWatch+3 Below is a detailed roundup of today’s news, forecasts, and market analysis surrounding Nebius Group N.V. stock, plus the catalysts and risks that could define NBIS’ next move. NBIS stock price action on Dec. 18,

18 December 2025

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

7 February 2026

Apple closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. The S&P 500 jumped 1.97% and the Nasdaq rose 2.18% as chipmakers rallied, while Amazon fell 5.6% on higher capex guidance. Investors await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13. Apple’s next dividend is $0.26 per share, payable Feb. 12.

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

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.

Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Khadija Saeed

Stock Market Today