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Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EIA Reports 167 Bcf Storage Draw as LNG Flows Stay Near Record

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EIA Reports 167 Bcf Storage Draw as LNG Flows Stay Near Record

U.S. natural gas futures fell 3% Thursday, with the January NYMEX contract settling near $3.89/MMBtu after the EIA reported a 167 Bcf storage withdrawal for the week ending Dec. 12. The draw was large but missed some forecasts, and traders weighed milder weather against strong LNG export demand. Storage stood at 3,579 Bcf, 32 Bcf above the five-year average.
18 December 2025
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Oil Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): WTI Near $56 and Brent Near $60 as Russia Sanctions Talk, Venezuela Blockade Clash With Oversupply Fears (Updated 4:15 PM EST)

Oil Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): WTI Near $56 and Brent Near $60 as Russia Sanctions Talk, Venezuela Blockade Clash With Oversupply Fears (Updated 4:15 PM EST)

U.S. WTI crude settled up 21 cents at $56.15 a barrel Thursday, while Brent finished 14 cents higher at $59.82. By 9:15 PM EST, both benchmarks slipped below settlement, with WTI at $55.89 and Brent at $59.70. Prices reacted to renewed U.S. sanctions risk on Russian oil and possible enforcement of a Venezuelan tanker blockade, but persistent oversupply kept gains in check.
18 December 2025
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XRP Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): XRP Slides Near $1.81 as $2 Level Turns Into Resistance — News, Forecasts, and Key Levels

XRP Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): XRP Slides Near $1.81 as $2 Level Turns Into Resistance — News, Forecasts, and Key Levels

XRP traded near $1.81 late Thursday, failing again to break above $2.00, now seen as resistance after acting as support earlier in the year. Analysts cite persistent selling pressure and weaker retail activity, despite steady ETF inflows. Bitcoin hovered around $85,268 and ethereum at $2,811, both down modestly after U.S. CPI data triggered volatility across crypto markets.
18 December 2025
AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom and Micron Rebound as Inflation Cools and OpenAI’s Mega-Round Talk Raises the Stakes

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom and Micron Rebound as Inflation Cools and OpenAI’s Mega-Round Talk Raises the Stakes

Micron shares jumped after the company issued a stronger-than-expected profit forecast, citing continued shortages in high-bandwidth memory for AI servers. The S&P 500 rose 0.78%, Nasdaq gained 1.37%, and Dow added 0.14% as AI-linked stocks led a broad rebound. U.S. inflation data came in cooler than forecast, fueling gains in growth stocks. Reuters noted the inflation report was affected by government shutdown disruptions.
18 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,330 After Soft U.S. CPI as Fed-Cut Bets Clash With Inflation-Hedge Demand

Gold Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,330 After Soft U.S. CPI as Fed-Cut Bets Clash With Inflation-Hedge Demand

Spot gold slipped 0.12% to $4,332.10 per ounce in New York late Thursday, staying near record highs after U.S. inflation data showed a 2.7% annual rise in November, below forecasts. U.S. gold futures settled at $4,364.50. Softer inflation boosted rate-cut expectations but reduced gold’s appeal as an inflation hedge. The CPI report was affected by a federal data disruption.
18 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rally on Cooler Inflation as Micron Reignites Tech — Nike and FedEx Report After the Bell (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rally on Cooler Inflation as Micron Reignites Tech — Nike and FedEx Report After the Bell (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

The S&P 500 rose 0.78% to 6,773.91 and the Nasdaq gained 1.37% Thursday after U.S. inflation slowed to 2.7% and Micron issued a strong profit forecast. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 4.11%. Jobless claims fell, signaling a cooling but stable labor market. Lululemon and Trump Media both jumped on deal and stake news.
18 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Wall Street Rebounds on Soft CPI and Chip Rally as Europe Gains After ECB and BoE, Asia Mixed Ahead of BOJ

Global Stock Markets Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Wall Street Rebounds on Soft CPI and Chip Rally as Europe Gains After ECB and BoE, Asia Mixed Ahead of BOJ

Global stocks climbed Thursday after U.S. inflation came in below forecasts and semiconductor shares rebounded, lifting major indexes in the U.S. and Europe. The S&P 500 rose 0.78%, Nasdaq 1.37%, and STOXX 600 0.93%. U.S. 10-year Treasury yields fell to 4.12%. Asian markets were mixed, with the Nikkei down 1.03% and Hang Seng up 0.12%.
18 December 2025
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Closes Higher on Cooler Inflation, Micron-Fueled Tech Rebound (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Closes Higher on Cooler Inflation, Micron-Fueled Tech Rebound (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 69.36 points, or 0.14%, to 47,955.33 on Thursday. The S&P 500 gained 0.78% and the Nasdaq climbed 1.37%, boosted by Micron’s strong outlook and softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. November CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year, below forecasts, but data collection was disrupted by a government shutdown.
18 December 2025
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Trump Executive Order Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Marijuana Rescheduling, CBD Expansion and the Other Orders Driving Headlines

Trump Executive Order Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Marijuana Rescheduling, CBD Expansion and the Other Orders Driving Headlines

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing federal agencies to speed up the process of reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. The order also calls for expanded medical research and signals a Medicare policy shift allowing some beneficiaries to use hemp-derived CBD products. The administration has not released the full text of the order.
18 December 2025
Data Center Stocks Today: Micron Ignites an AI Infrastructure Rebound as Oracle Funding Questions and Power-Grid Costs Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

Data Center Stocks Today: Micron Ignites an AI Infrastructure Rebound as Oracle Funding Questions and Power-Grid Costs Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

Micron surged 13.7% and Constellation Energy rose 6.1% by early afternoon as U.S. data center stocks rallied on a softer November CPI and strong Micron outlook. The Nasdaq gained 1.9%. Digital Realty slipped 0.7%, while Dell dropped 2.6%. Government shutdown distortions affected inflation data, with BLS canceling October’s CPI and unemployment releases.
18 December 2025
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Trump Kennedy Center Today: Board Votes to Rename Washington’s Kennedy Center the “Trump‑Kennedy Center” as Legal Questions Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

Trump Kennedy Center Today: Board Votes to Rename Washington’s Kennedy Center the “Trump‑Kennedy Center” as Legal Questions Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

The Kennedy Center’s board voted Thursday to rename the institution the “Trump‑Kennedy Center,” according to the White House. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the move recognizes Trump’s role in renovations and finances. The board’s authority to change the congressionally established name remains in dispute. Trump currently chairs the board of trustees.
18 December 2025
Top AI Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Broadcom, Micron and More as AI Trade Rebounds

Top AI Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Broadcom, Micron and More as AI Trade Rebounds

Micron shares jumped midday after a strong profit forecast tied to AI memory demand, lifting semiconductor and tech stocks. Wall Street rose on a cooler CPI print, though shutdown-related data issues cloud the inflation outlook. Amazon reorganized its AI leadership, and Meta’s Yann LeCun announced his departure. OpenAI is reportedly seeking up to $100 billion in new funding.
18 December 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 18, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Holds Near 6.2% After Cooler CPI — Plus 2026 Forecasts and What Borrowers Should Watch

Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 18, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Holds Near 6.2% After Cooler CPI — Plus 2026 Forecasts and What Borrowers Should Watch

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate held at 6.21% this week, according to Freddie Mac. Rates have hovered within a narrow range for two months despite shifts in inflation data and central-bank signals. Purchase applications are up about 10% from a year ago. Other surveys show 30-year rates between 6.22% and 6.38%.
18 December 2025
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Adobe Stock Forecast: ADBE Trades Around $356 as AI Firefly Momentum, New Lawsuit Risk, and Mixed Analyst Targets Collide (Dec. 18, 2025)

Adobe Stock Forecast: ADBE Trades Around $356 as AI Firefly Momentum, New Lawsuit Risk, and Mixed Analyst Targets Collide (Dec. 18, 2025)

Adobe shares traded at $355.67 Thursday, up 0.28%, after a volatile week marked by strong Q4 results and new AI product announcements. The stock remains down about 23% year-to-date. A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Adobe used pirated books to train its AI models, adding legal uncertainty. Analyst price targets range widely, from $270 to $605.
18 December 2025
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Rare Metals Stocks Today: MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, Energy Fuels in Focus at Noon ET as China Streamlines Rare Earth Export Licences (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rare Metals Stocks Today: MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, Energy Fuels in Focus at Noon ET as China Streamlines Rare Earth Export Licences (Dec. 18, 2025)

China confirmed Thursday it has begun issuing “general licences” to speed rare earth exports, but did not disclose the number or terms. U.S.-listed rare metals stocks traded mixed at midday, with MP Materials flat at $52.03, Energy Fuels up 2.9%, and Lithium Americas down 1.8%. Investors weighed Beijing’s move against ongoing U.S. efforts to localize supply chains.
18 December 2025
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Fintech Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): SoFi’s Stablecoin Debut Ignites Crypto-Linked Rally as PayPal Slips on a Downgrade

Fintech Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): SoFi’s Stablecoin Debut Ignites Crypto-Linked Rally as PayPal Slips on a Downgrade

SoFi, Affirm, and Upstart surged midday Thursday, with Upstart up about 8.1% and Affirm up 7.1%, as fintech stocks outpaced the broader market after a cooler U.S. inflation report. The Global X FinTech ETF rose 2%, while PayPal fell 1.1% after a downgrade. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.1% in November, up 2.7% year over year. Coinbase and Robinhood also gained, while Visa and Mastercard were little changed.
18 December 2025
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Energy Storage Stocks Surge at Midday as Grid Scarcity, Texas Battery Buildout, and Analyst Upgrades Refocus Wall Street

Energy Storage Stocks Surge at Midday as Grid Scarcity, Texas Battery Buildout, and Analyst Upgrades Refocus Wall Street

Energy storage stocks jumped at midday, with Sunrun up 7.7%, SES AI 7.4%, and Enphase 5.3%. Tesla and Fluence each rose 4.4%. Generac fell 3.5%. PJM’s latest capacity auction hit a record price cap, missing its reserve margin target by over 6,600 MW, as data center demand surged.
18 December 2025
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Crypto Stocks Today in the US Market: COIN, MSTR, HUT and Bitcoin Miner Shares Move Higher at Midday (Dec. 18, 2025)

Crypto Stocks Today in the US Market: COIN, MSTR, HUT and Bitcoin Miner Shares Move Higher at Midday (Dec. 18, 2025)

At 12:03 p.m. ET Thursday, major U.S. crypto stocks traded higher despite Bitcoin falling 0.7% to $86,130 and Ethereum down 0.7% at $2,841. Coinbase rose 1.4%, Hut 8 gained 5%, and Core Scientific jumped 6.7%. Softer U.S. inflation data and AI infrastructure narratives drove gains in mining stocks. Marathon Digital slipped 0.3%.
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Galaxy Digital (TSX:GLXY) Share Pullback Sparks Undervaluation Debate
    April 3, 2026, 6:59 PM EDT. Galaxy Digital shares plunged about 15% last month, nearly 29% over three months, despite a strong 1-year total return of 67.8% and 3-year returns quadrupling initial investments. The recent price slip prompts debate on undervaluation, with analysts assigning a fair value of $42.25 versus the last close at $17.64, reflecting a 58.2% undervaluation estimate. Growth prospects rest on expansion in digital asset finance, including staking, lending, and tokenized asset management, supported by Helios data centre plans. Yet, risks from high capital demands and dependence on CoreWeave temper bullish outlooks. Investors are advised to weigh potential rewards against execution challenges amid split market sentiment.
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