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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 17.12.2025

GIFT Nifty opened flat at 25,872, about 25 points lower, as Indian equities tracked declines in US and Asian markets. Nifty 50 traded in a narrow 25,770–25,850 range after a recent low. Bank Nifty slipped toward 58,800. Foreign investors turned net buyers on December 17.
17 December 2025
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Biotech Stocks Today: FDA Fast Track Wins, PDUFA Delays and Deal Flow Move GLUE, ALDX, ADAG, PVLA as XBI and IBB Slide

Biotech Stocks Today: FDA Fast Track Wins, PDUFA Delays and Deal Flow Move GLUE, ALDX, ADAG, PVLA as XBI and IBB Slide

Biotech ETFs XBI and IBB each fell about 1.1% by early afternoon in New York, underperforming the broader market. Monte Rosa Therapeutics surged roughly 12% after reporting positive interim Phase 1/2 data for its prostate cancer drug candidate MRT-2359. The company plans a Phase 2 study in 2026. Broader biotech sentiment remained cautious despite sharp moves in select stocks.
16 December 2025
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Renewable Energy Stocks Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Sunrun, Enphase, SolarEdge and First Solar in Focus

Renewable Energy Stocks Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Sunrun, Enphase, SolarEdge and First Solar in Focus

Sunrun and NRG Energy announced a multi-year partnership to build a 1 gigawatt virtual power plant in Texas by 2035, using Sunrun’s solar-plus-storage systems and NRG’s Reliant brand. Clean-energy ETFs traded lower by early afternoon, with iShares Global Clean Energy ETF down 2.2%. Major indexes fell as crude oil hit its lowest level since 2021. Fluence and Bloom Energy dropped over 5% each.
16 December 2025
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Energy Storage Stocks Today: Tesla, Fluence, Enphase, Sunrun and Albemarle React as AI Data Centers, Policy Deadlines and Lithium Forecasts Collide (Dec. 16, 2025)

Energy Storage Stocks Today: Tesla, Fluence, Enphase, Sunrun and Albemarle React as AI Data Centers, Policy Deadlines and Lithium Forecasts Collide (Dec. 16, 2025)

Ford announced a $19.5 billion writedown tied to its EV strategy and plans a $2 billion push into energy storage services for AI data centers. Tesla rose 0.9% to $479, while Fluence dropped 5.3% to $20.38 in early afternoon trading. Sunrun fell 1.4% despite Texas partnership news. Albemarle slipped 0.9% as lithium demand forecasts shifted to prioritize energy storage system shipments.
16 December 2025
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Cybersecurity Stocks Today: Okta Rallies on Jefferies Upgrade as Palo Alto Warns on AI Cloud Attacks and Fortinet Targets NVIDIA “AI Factory” Security (Dec. 16, 2025)

Cybersecurity Stocks Today: Okta Rallies on Jefferies Upgrade as Palo Alto Warns on AI Cloud Attacks and Fortinet Targets NVIDIA “AI Factory” Security (Dec. 16, 2025)

Okta shares rose 2.06% Tuesday after Jefferies upgraded the stock to Buy and lifted its price target to $125, citing strong identity-security demand into 2026. Other cybersecurity names, including CyberArk and SentinelOne, also gained as the sector outperformed a falling broader market. The Dow was down 0.63% and the S&P 500 dropped 0.42% by 2:00 p.m. ET. Cybersecurity ETFs traded modestly higher.
16 December 2025
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Quantum Stocks Today in the U.S. Stock Market: IONQ, QBTS, RGTI, QUBT and ARQQ Move on Jefferies Coverage and Deal News (Dec. 16, 2025)

Quantum Stocks Today in the U.S. Stock Market: IONQ, QBTS, RGTI, QUBT and ARQQ Move on Jefferies Coverage and Deal News (Dec. 16, 2025)

Jefferies initiated coverage on quantum computing stocks Tuesday, giving Buy ratings to IonQ and D-Wave Quantum, and Hold to Rigetti. IonQ rose 6.3% to $48.96, D-Wave gained 5% to $24.92, and Rigetti edged up 0.1% to $23.56 by early afternoon. Jefferies set price targets of $100 for IonQ, $45 for D-Wave, and $30 for Rigetti. Trading volumes surged across the sector.
16 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): FTSE 100 Falls as Oil and Defence Shares Slide Ahead of BoE Rate Cut

UK Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): FTSE 100 Falls as Oil and Defence Shares Slide Ahead of BoE Rate Cut

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.7% at 9,684.79 on Tuesday, hit by a 3% drop in energy shares as Brent crude fell below $60 a barrel. Defence stocks also retreated, with BAE Systems down 1.9% and Babcock off 4.1%, amid renewed Russia–Ukraine peace talk optimism. The FTSE 250 was little changed. Investors weighed weaker UK jobs data ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision.
16 December 2025
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Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Holds Near $63.75 as Record Rally Pauses Ahead of Key U.S. Data (Dec. 16, 2025)

Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Holds Near $63.75 as Record Rally Pauses Ahead of Key U.S. Data (Dec. 16, 2025)

Silver prices slipped to around $63.75 an ounce in early afternoon New York trading, down from last Friday’s record near $64.65, as traders took profits ahead of key U.S. inflation data. Silver remains up about 118% for the year. Intraday swings widened as market participants watched for signals on the Federal Reserve’s 2026 rate outlook. U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 64,000 in November, with unemployment at 4.6%.
16 December 2025
XRP Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM ET): XRP Holds Near $1.92 as Jobs Data, ETF Flows and Ripple’s RLUSD Expansion Shape the Outlook

XRP Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM ET): XRP Holds Near $1.92 as Jobs Data, ETF Flows and Ripple’s RLUSD Expansion Shape the Outlook

XRP price today is hovering around $1.92 as of 2:15 PM ET on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after a volatile session that saw the token dip below the psychologically important $2.00 level and then attempt to stabilize. The broader crypto market is still digesting a risk-off wave tied to macro headlines and forced liquidations—yet XRP’s longer-term narrative (including steady U.S.-listed XRP ETF inflows and fresh Ripple ecosystem updates) continues to attract attention. FXStreet+2FXStreet+2 XRP price today: current level and today’s trading range At 2:15 PM ET, XRP is trading around $1.92, with the day’s range roughly $1.86 (low) to $1.94 (high)—a tight band that reflects stabilization after the morning’s sharp move. Several
16 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM ET): BTC Trades Near $87,300 After a $85K Dip as Jobs Data, ETF Outflows and Central-Bank Week Stir Volatility

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM ET): BTC Trades Near $87,300 After a $85K Dip as Jobs Data, ETF Outflows and Central-Bank Week Stir Volatility

Bitcoin traded near $87,300 at 2:15 p.m. ET Tuesday after volatile swings, briefly dropping into the mid-$85,000s. The session followed a wide 24-hour range as traders reacted to U.S. jobs data, tech stock declines, and outflows from crypto ETFs. Ether hovered around $2,923, slightly lower on the day. Markets remain cautious ahead of major central bank decisions this week.
16 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM EST): Gold Holds Near $4,308 as Jobs, Retail Sales and PMI Data Shake the Dollar

Gold Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM EST): Gold Holds Near $4,308 as Jobs, Retail Sales and PMI Data Shake the Dollar

Spot gold rebounded to $4,308 per ounce by 2:15 p.m. EST Tuesday after dipping below $4,300 earlier in a volatile session. U.S. gold futures settled at $4,332.3. Prices swung between $4,271 and $4,336 as traders reacted to a delayed U.S. jobs report showing unemployment at 4.6% and mixed payroll data. Markets weighed softer business activity and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
16 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Broadcom, Oracle and Big Tech React to AI “Bubble” Fears as Fresh U.S. Jobs Data Hits Markets (Dec. 16, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Broadcom, Oracle and Big Tech React to AI “Bubble” Fears as Fresh U.S. Jobs Data Hits Markets (Dec. 16, 2025)

Oracle rose 1.83% to $188.31 by midday Tuesday, leading gains among major AI stocks, while Nvidia was flat and Alphabet dropped 1.6%. U.S. indexes turned lower after a delayed November jobs report showed unemployment at 4.6%, the highest since July 2021, despite stronger job creation. Investors weighed skepticism over AI spending against shifting interest-rate expectations.
16 December 2025
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Energy Stocks Slide Today as Oil Drops Below $60: Exxon, Chevron, Refiners and Oil Services Sink (Dec. 16, 2025 — 1:45 p.m. ET Update)

Energy Stocks Slide Today as Oil Drops Below $60: Exxon, Chevron, Refiners and Oil Services Sink (Dec. 16, 2025 — 1:45 p.m. ET Update)

U.S. energy stocks fell sharply Tuesday as Brent crude dropped below $60 and WTI hit multi-year lows. Major names including Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Marathon Petroleum lost between 2% and nearly 5% intraday. Traders cited optimism over Russia–Ukraine peace talks and weak China data as key drivers. Energy sector ETFs and oilfield services stocks posted some of the steepest declines.
16 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Mixed After Jobs Data, With Tesla and Meta Outperforming (US Market, Dec. 16, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Mixed After Jobs Data, With Tesla and Meta Outperforming (US Market, Dec. 16, 2025)

Tesla and Meta rose while Alphabet led declines in early afternoon trading Tuesday, as investors weighed a U.S. jobs report showing 64,000 new payrolls and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Nvidia hovered near flat. The S&P 500 ETF was down 0.62%. Debate continued over the durability of AI infrastructure spending amid shifting expectations for 2026 rate cuts.
16 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Chip Equipment Makers Drive Midday Moves on Wall Street

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Chip Equipment Makers Drive Midday Moves on Wall Street

U.S.-listed semiconductor stocks traded mixed midday Tuesday, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF down 1.16% and VanEck Semiconductor ETF off 0.71%. Nvidia and AMD edged higher, while Micron and Qualcomm fell over 2%. Investors weighed a shutdown-delayed jobs report, new chip equipment forecasts, and uncertainty over AI profitability. Major U.S. indexes were modestly lower as rate expectations shifted.
16 December 2025
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EV Stocks Today: Tesla Near Record High on Driverless Robotaxi Tests as Ford’s $19.5B EV Reset and a Charging Lawsuit Jolt the Sector (Dec. 16, 2025)

EV Stocks Today: Tesla Near Record High on Driverless Robotaxi Tests as Ford’s $19.5B EV Reset and a Charging Lawsuit Jolt the Sector (Dec. 16, 2025)

Tesla shares rose 0.5% to $477.89 intraday Tuesday, nearing record highs after Elon Musk confirmed testing of robotaxis without safety monitors. Broader EV stocks fell, with Rivian down 3.9%, Lucid off 4.0%, and ChargePoint sliding 6.4%, as investors weighed Ford’s strategy shift and policy uncertainty on charging infrastructure. General Motors slipped 0.7%; Ford was flat.
16 December 2025
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S&P/TSX Composite Today: Oil Slips Toward $60, Cannabis Surges, and Macklem’s Speech Looms for After-the-Bell Trade (Dec. 16, 2025)

S&P/TSX Composite Today: Oil Slips Toward $60, Cannabis Surges, and Macklem’s Speech Looms for After-the-Bell Trade (Dec. 16, 2025)

Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite index fell about 0.5% to 31,324 in late-morning trading Tuesday, led by a 3% drop in energy stocks as oil prices slid below $60 on Russia–Ukraine peace hopes. Weak Chinese economic data and oversupply concerns added pressure. Cannabis stocks rose after U.S. President Trump floated marijuana reclassification. Organigram reported record results, boosting sector sentiment.
16 December 2025
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VIX Today After the Bell: “Fear Gauge” Holds Near 17 as Jobs Data, Yields and Skew Keep Volatility Bid (Dec. 16, 2025)

VIX Today After the Bell: “Fear Gauge” Holds Near 17 as Jobs Data, Yields and Skew Keep Volatility Bid (Dec. 16, 2025)

The Cboe Volatility Index climbed to around 17 by late morning Tuesday, up from Monday’s close, as investors reacted to delayed U.S. macro data and ongoing tech sector volatility. The VIX’s move followed a brief spike in rate-cut expectations after new labor-market figures showed higher unemployment and mixed payrolls. Options markets continued to price in elevated downside protection.
16 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

UOB stock price dips ahead of Singapore budget and bank earnings — what investors watch next

UOB stock price dips ahead of Singapore budget and bank earnings — what investors watch next

8 February 2026
Singapore, Feb 8, 2026, 14:59 SGT — Market closed. United Overseas Bank Ltd shares ended Friday down 0.39% at S$38.50, with Singapore markets shut on Sunday and investors lining up the next catalysts. The stock slipped S$0.15 from Thursday’s close and traded between S$38.05 and S$38.60. About 2.07 million shares changed hands. (Investing.com) It matters because the three local lenders are heavyweights in the Straits Times Index, and the tape often follows them. A small move in one name can pull the whole benchmark around. Traders want clarity on net interest margin — the spread between what a bank earns
Keppel stock price in focus as broker lifts target and dividend clock ticks

Keppel stock price in focus as broker lifts target and dividend clock ticks

8 February 2026
Keppel shares closed at S$11.64 on Friday, up 0.17%, outperforming the Straits Times Index. UOB Kay Hian raised its target price to S$13.23 after Keppel announced a 38% higher FY2025 dividend, with key dates set for April. The M1 sale remains delayed pending regulatory approval. Investors await updates on asset sales and dividend plans when trading resumes Monday.
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