Marcin Frąckiewicz, Author at TechStock²

Top Stocks to Buy Today: 10 Best U.S. Stock Picks for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

U.S. stocks fell sharply Wednesday, with the Nasdaq down 1.81% as renewed concerns over AI project funding hit tech shares. Energy stocks rose on higher oil prices amid Venezuela tensions, with Brent near $60 and WTI at $56. Pre-market trading shows sector volatility ahead of major earnings reports from companies including Nike, FedEx, and Cintas. OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise funds at a $750 billion valuation.

18 December 2025

Stock Market·US Stocks

Dow Jones Today: Dow Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI After AI Selloff — Live Market News for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

Dow futures rose about 60 points, or 0.13%, before Thursday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures also higher after Wednesday’s AI-driven selloff. The Consumer Price Index for November is due at 8:30 a.m. ET, but the release is unusual due to missing October data from the 2025 federal shutdown. On Wednesday, the Dow fell 228 points, led by declines in technology and AI-linked stocks.

18 December 2025

Inflation·NYSE:ORCL·Stock Market

Oil Price Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Brent Near $60 as Venezuela Blockade and Russia Sanctions Risks Collide With 2026 Oversupply Forecasts

Brent crude rose about 0.5% to near $60 a barrel and WTI gained roughly 0.7% to $56.32 by 09:10 GMT Thursday. Traders cited U.S. moves to block sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers and possible new sanctions on Russia as key risks. Analysts estimate up to 600,000 barrels per day of Venezuelan exports could be affected. Market reaction remained cautious amid high inventories and forecasts for ample 2026 supply.

18 December 2025

NYSE:CVX

Nasdaq Today: Futures Rise Ahead of CPI as Micron Lifts Tech After AI-Led Selloff (Dec. 18, 2025)

As of 5:45 a.m. EST on Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Nasdaq is trying to stabilize in premarket trading after a sharp, AI-driven tech slide in the prior session—while investors brace for a high-stakes U.S. inflation report that could reset rate expectations heading into year-end. Early indicators point to a tentative rebound: Nasdaq 100 futures were up about 190 points (+0.8%) around 5:10 a.m. ET, supported by a surge in Micron Technology after upbeat guidance, even as broader sentiment remains sensitive to the “big questions” hanging over AI spending, tech balance sheets, and the path of interest rates. Investing.com Nasdaq

18 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:MU·NASDAQ:ORCL·Stock Market·Technology

NYSE Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI, Micron Surge, and Central Bank Decisions

As of 5:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, U.S. stock futures are modestly higher heading into the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) open, as investors brace for a rare “data-gap” inflation report, fresh labor-market signals, and a wave of major earnings—while the market continues to debate whether the AI trade is merely pausing or fundamentally repricing. In early moves, Nasdaq 100 futures rose about 0.6% and S&P 500 futures gained roughly 0.3%, helped by a sharp after-hours jump in Micron on a bullish outlook that’s reviving confidence in parts of the semiconductor complex. Bloomberg+1 The NYSE cash session

18 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near 9,800 Ahead of Bank of England Rate Cut Decision (18 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 traded near 9,800, up 0.3% by 10:45 AM GMT, as investors awaited the Bank of England’s policy decision at noon. Retailers and defence stocks led gains, while miners and healthcare lagged. Markets expect a 25-basis-point rate cut after UK inflation dropped to 3.2% in November. The FTSE 100 is up about 20% year-to-date, on track for its best year since 2009.

18 December 2025

FTSE 100·Interest Rates·LSE:HL·Stock Market·UK Economy

S&P 500 Today: Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Delayed CPI as AI Spending Jitters Grip Wall Street (Dec. 18, 2025)

As of 5:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, the S&P 500 is set up for a potentially volatile session: U.S. stock futures are modestly higher, but investors are walking into a rare combination of catalysts—a delayed inflation report shaped by the recent government shutdown, a packed slate of global central-bank decisions, and fresh earnings momentum from Micron after a bruising, tech-led selloff. Reuters+2Saxo Bank+2 Below is what’s driving the index today, what the latest forecasts and market commentary say, and which levels and events traders are watching most closely. What happened last session: S&P 500 slid as the

18 December 2025

S&P 500·Stock Market

Silver Price Today (December 18, 2025): XAG/USD Near Record Highs Around $66 as US CPI and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Drive Volatility

Silver price today is holding close to record territory, with the white metal trading around the mid‑$66 per ounce area as investors weigh Federal Reserve policy expectations, the direction of the US dollar, and a pivotal inflation update. In early trade, Reuters pegged spot silver at $66.36/oz, up slightly on the day and near Wednesday’s record high of $66.88/oz. Reuters By comparison, Investing.com’s real-time feed showed XAG/USD at $66.0075, down 0.32%, with an intraday range of $65.5515 to $66.6255—a snapshot that underlines how choppy price action has been as markets position for macro catalysts. Investing.com The bigger picture remains striking: silver has dramatically outperformed most major assets

18 December 2025

Commodities·Federal Reserve·Inflation·NYSE:SLV·Silver

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NYMEX Holds Near $4 as LNG Exports Stay Strong; Europe’s TTF Ticks Higher on Colder Outlook

U.S. natural gas futures for January traded around $4.09 per MMBtu early Thursday, up 1.7% from Wednesday’s close, supported by strong LNG export demand. Europe’s Dutch TTF month-ahead contract rose to about €27.57 per MWh as traders monitored colder forecasts and steady supply. U.S. LNG feedgas flows remain near record highs, while domestic output is also close to all-time peaks.

18 December 2025

Energy Markets·NASDAQ:CME·Natural Gas

Gold Price Today (18 December 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,330 Ahead of US CPI; 2026 Forecasts Keep $5,000 in View

Spot gold slipped 0.2% to $4,333.12 per ounce early Thursday, with US futures at $4,363.60. Prices steadied as traders awaited the delayed US November CPI, due later today, and Friday’s PCE inflation data. The US dollar held near a one-week high, capping gold’s gains despite dovish Federal Reserve signals. Gold traded in a tight range between $4,320.96 and $4,343.21.

18 December 2025

Economic Forecasts·Gold Price·US Economy

European Stock Markets Today: STOXX 600 Holds Near 581 as ECB and Bank of England Decisions Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

European stocks edged higher Thursday, with the STOXX 600 up 0.2% as of 09:32 GMT, while Germany’s DAX and London’s FTSE 100 each gained 0.1%. Investors held back ahead of the European Central Bank’s policy decision, a likely Bank of England rate cut, and U.S. inflation data due later in the day.

18 December 2025

European Markets·Stock Market

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): BTC Trades Near $87K at 5:00 AM ET as U.S. CPI, ETF Flows, and Fed Signals Drive Volatility

Bitcoin traded near $87,301 at 5:00 a.m. ET Thursday after swinging between $85,355 and $90,187 in the past 24 hours. The market is focused on the upcoming U.S. CPI report at 8:30 a.m. ET, with traders watching for inflation signals as the dollar holds firm and ETF flows remain active.

18 December 2025

Bitcoin·Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Price Today: ETH Holds Near $2,850 as ETF Outflows, Senate Delay, and Scaling Plans Set the Tone (Dec. 18, 2025)

Ethereum traded near $2,854 at 5:08 a.m. ET Thursday after overnight swings between $2,793 and $3,024. The price is down about 3% over 24 hours amid continued U.S. spot Ether ETF outflows and regulatory uncertainty. U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs saw a $22.4 million net outflow on Dec. 17. Traders defended the $2,800 level overnight.

18 December 2025

Blockchain·Cryptocurrency·Ethereum

XRP Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): XRP Trades Near $1.87 as Risk-Off Mood Keeps Pressure Below $2

XRP traded near $1.87 at 5:00 a.m. ET Thursday, down about 1.5% in 24 hours, with market cap around $113.2 billion. The token stayed below $2 as rising Japanese bond yields and yen strength pressured risk assets, despite ongoing interest in spot XRP ETFs. Intraday swings ranged from $1.83 to $1.98. Traders watched support near the low-$1.80s as $2 remained a key resistance level.

18 December 2025

Cryptocurrency·XRP

Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nikkei Slides to 3-Week Low as AI Jitters Hit Tech; BOJ Rate-Hike Watch Weighs on Banks

TOKYO — Japan’s stock market finished lower on Thursday, December 18, with the Nikkei 225 pulled down by heavyweight tech names as investors reassessed the near-term profitability of artificial intelligence and data-center spending. As of 5:00 a.m. EST (evening in Tokyo), the market is closed, and the day’s tone is clear: risk appetite cooled, and traders shifted into a more cautious stance ahead of a pivotal Bank of Japan policy decision on Friday. The Economic Times+1 Market close: Nikkei under 50,000, tech does the damage The Nikkei 225 fell 1.03% to 49,001.50, marking its lowest close since November 25 and

18 December 2025

NASDAQ:ORCL·TSX:9984

Singapore Stock Market Today (Dec 18, 2025): STI Slips as Wall Street AI Jitters Weigh; Singtel, REITs and Debt Deals in Focus

SINGAPORE (Dec 18, 2025) — Singapore shares ended slightly lower on Thursday as global risk appetite softened after a tech-led pullback on Wall Street, where renewed concerns about the cost and funding dynamics of the artificial intelligence boom hit sentiment. The Straits Times Index (STI) finished down a touch, even as select defensive and yield-related names stayed in play amid fresh signals that Singapore’s bond market is increasingly being treated as a “safe-haven” alternative to US assets. The Business Times+2The Straits Times+2 Below is what moved the Singapore stock market today, what investors are watching next, and the key SGX-listed

18 December 2025

NYSE:ORCL·SGX:Z74·Stock Market

India Stock Market Today: Sensex Ends Near 84,600, Nifty Flat Around 25,816 on Dec 18, 2025 as IT Outperforms; Rupee and Global Cues in Focus

India’s Sensex rose 55 points to 84,614.15 and Nifty slipped 3 points to 25,815.55, both ending nearly flat after a volatile session. IT and realty stocks gained, while auto and media lagged. The rupee steadied near 90.4 per dollar after hitting record lows earlier in the week. Foreign investor flows and trade deal uncertainty kept sentiment cautious.

18 December 2025

Sensex·Stock Market

Global Stock Market Today: AI-Led Tech Jitters Hit Asia, Europe Turns Cautious Before Central Banks, Micron Lifts U.S. Futures (Dec. 18, 2025)

Global equities slipped early December 18 as U.S. tech stocks retreated overnight, dragging Asian markets lower and leaving Europe flat ahead of central bank decisions. The Bank of England is expected to cut rates, while the ECB is seen holding steady. Investors remain focused on U.S. inflation data and concerns over AI infrastructure spending. Micron’s outlook steadied some sentiment in U.S. premarket trading.

18 December 2025

NASDAQ:MU·Technology·US Stocks

Australia Stock Market Today (Dec 18, 2025): ASX 200 Edges Up as Bapcor Jumps, Boss Energy Sinks and Woodside Slides on CEO Exit

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed up 3 points at 8,588.2 on Thursday after a late rebound, with gains in consumer and tech stocks offsetting sharp losses in uranium and energy shares. Bapcor jumped 15.5% after naming Chris Wilesmith as incoming CEO. Boss Energy plunged 25% following a negative update on its Honeymoon uranium project, triggering a sector-wide sell-off.

18 December 2025

ASX:BAP·ASX:BOE·ASX:WPL·Stock Market

Semiconductors News Roundup (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron’s $20B Capex Bet, Qualcomm-Closes Alphawave, TSMC Speeds Up Arizona, and China’s EUV Push

Micron raised its profit outlook Thursday, citing continued tightness in high-bandwidth memory used for AI, and said it has secured all 2026 HBM supply in advance. The company plans to boost 2026 capital spending to $20 billion. Micron expects supply constraints to persist beyond 2026, with AI data center demand and cleanroom bottlenecks driving shortages.

18 December 2025

LSE:AIP·NASDAQ:ASML·NASDAQ:MU·NASDAQ:QCOM·NASDAQ:TSM·Semiconductors

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Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026

Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026

Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026

MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.

LONGi Green Energy stock in focus: 1.65 bln yuan patent fee signals higher costs as China solar outlook softens

8 February 2026

LONGi Green Energy’s Shanghai A-shares closed up 0.7% at 18.36 yuan on Friday after a 1.65 billion yuan BC solar patent licensing deal was disclosed this week. The agreement, involving Aiko Solar and Maxeon, set a price for key solar IP as industry forecasts point to a drop in China’s 2026 new solar installations.