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. stock investors are waking up to a market that suddenly feels a lot less “easy.” After Wednesday’s sharp pullback—driven largely by renewed anxiety over how the AI boom gets financed—today’s pre-market setup (Dec. 18, 2025) looks like a classic stock-picker’s tape: big sector dispersion, heavyweight tech volatility, energy strength tied to geopolitics, and a busy earnings slate that can reset narratives in a single conference call. Reuters This article highlights 10 top stocks to buy today—meaning: high-conviction stocks to consider now, backed by today’s (Dec. 18) news, forecasts, and analyst analysis—plus the key catalysts to watch over the next

18 December 2025

Financial News·Investment Tips·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)

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is heading into Thursday’s U.S. session with traders bracing for a rare, shutdown-distorted inflation update and a busy global central-bank calendar. As of 5:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, Dow futures were modestly higher, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures pointed more firmly upward, suggesting an early attempt to stabilize after Wednesday’s AI-driven selloff. markets.businessinsider.com+1 Dow futures at 5:45 a.m. ET: A cautious rebound attempt Before the opening bell, U.S. index futures reflected a “relief-bounce” tone rather than full risk-on enthusiasm. In early premarket pricing, Dow Jones futures were up about 60 points (+0.13%), S&P

18 December 2025

Dow Jones·Inflation·Market News·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

Oil prices are inching higher today, but the rally is tentative — more a geopolitical “risk premium” flicker than a full-blown trend reversal. In early Thursday trading on December 18, 2025, Brent crude hovered around $60 a barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded in the mid-$56s, as markets weighed fresh supply-disruption risks tied to Venezuela and Russia against a stubbornly bearish backdrop of swelling inventories and forecasts for a well-supplied 2026. Reuters+1 Oil price today: where Brent and WTI are trading By mid-morning in Europe, Brent was up about half a percent near $60 per barrel and WTI was up roughly two-thirds of a percent around $56.32, according to Reuters

18 December 2025

Global Economy·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·Economic News·Investing·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

Central Banks·Investing·Market Analysis·Stock Market News

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

London equities traded cautiously higher by mid-morning on Thursday as investors positioned for the Bank of England’s final policy decision of 2025, due at 12:00 GMT. With UK inflation cooling faster than expected and growth showing fresh signs of strain, the market is braced for a widely expected 25-basis-point rate cut—but traders are watching just as closely for what comes after the cut: the vote split, the tone of the minutes, and whether policymakers hint at further easing in 2026. Reuters+2Bank of England+2 By around 10:45 AM GMT, the FTSE 100 hovered around the 9,800 mark, up roughly 0.3%, while

18 December 2025

Financial News·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

AI Trends·Economic Indicators·S&P 500·Stock Market·Wall Street

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·Market Analysis·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

Natural gas prices are starting Thursday, December 18, 2025, on a firmer footing—helped by robust LNG export demand and a rebound after earlier weather-driven selling—while Europe’s benchmark contracts are nudging higher as traders weigh a colder near-term outlook against still-comfortable supply. In the U.S., the front-month NYMEX contract (January 2026) is trading around $4.09 per MMBtu, up roughly 1.7% on the day in early trading. Barchart.com+1In Europe, the Dutch TTF month-ahead benchmark is near €27.57 per MWh, up on the session as the market reacts to shifting weather and supply signals. Below is a full, news-driven breakdown of what’s moving natural gas today, plus the most-watched forecasts heading into the

18 December 2025

Commodity Prices·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

Gold prices are taking a breather on Thursday, 18 December 2025, after a strong late-session push on Wednesday. Spot gold hovered around the mid-$4,300s per ounce in early European trading, as investors balanced dovish Federal Reserve signals against a firmer US dollar and the looming risk of fresh inflation surprises. Reuters+1 The pause comes at a pivotal moment. A delayed US Consumer Price Index (CPI) release for November is due later today, followed by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index on Friday—a one-two punch that could reset expectations for 2026 rate cuts and, by extension, the near-term trajectory for XAU/USD (gold vs the US dollar). Reuters+2Reuters+2 Gold price today: where spot and futures

18 December 2025

Economic Forecasts·Gold Price·Investment Tips·Market Analysis·US Economy

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

European stock markets were treading water in Thursday’s session, with investors largely refusing to take big directional bets ahead of a dense calendar that includes the European Central Bank’s final policy decision of the year, a widely anticipated Bank of England rate cut, and fresh U.S. inflation data later today. As of around 5:00 a.m. EST (10:00 UTC), the pan-European STOXX 600 was up about 0.2% at 580.77 (as of 09:32 GMT / 4:32 a.m. EST), reflecting a market that is “waiting for the next catalyst” rather than chasing momentum into year-end. Reuters EU stocks steady as central banks dominate

18 December 2025

Central Banks·Financial News·Market Analysis

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 price today is holding in the upper-$80,000 range after another whipsaw session that briefly stretched toward the psychologically important $90,000 level. As of 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $87,301, up modestly versus the prior close, after printing an intraday high near $90,187 and an intraday low around $85,355. The early-morning tone reflects a market stuck between two competing narratives: Below is what’s moving the Bitcoin price today—and what traders are watching next. Bitcoin price today at 5:00 AM ET: where BTC stands right now BTC is trading near $87.3K

18 December 2025

Bitcoin News·Economic Indicators·Financial Trends·Price Analysis

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SGX share price dips at week’s end after record profit; what investors watch next

7 February 2026

Singapore Exchange shares closed 0.4% lower at S$17.57 on Friday, despite reporting record half-year results and a higher dividend earlier in the week. Broker targets diverged after the update, with Maybank and DBS raising targets while Citi stayed bearish. Investors are watching for signs of momentum from derivatives and equity-market reforms as the next session opens Monday.

Mineral Resources share price slides as ASX selloff puts MinRes half-year results in focus

7 February 2026

Mineral Resources closed down 4.7% at A$51.81 Friday as the ASX 200 dropped 2%, led by miners and banks. The company’s half-year results are due Feb. 20, with investors watching debt, lithium volumes, and the POSCO deal. Net debt stood at about A$4.9 billion at end-December. UBS raised its price target to A$68 despite the selloff.

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026

South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.

Woodside Energy share price slides into the weekend as ASX rout bites; oil talks, results ahead

7 February 2026

Woodside Energy fell 1.6% to A$25.48 as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 2.0%, its biggest one-day fall in 10 months. Energy, technology, and gold stocks each lost about 3%. Brent crude ended at $68 a barrel, up 0.7% on the day but down 4.3% for the week. Woodside reported record 2025 production and said Scarborough LNG remains on track for late 2026.