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CEO of TS2 Space and founder of TS2.tech. Expert in satellites, telecommunications, and emerging technologies, covering trends in space, AI, and connectivity.

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)

NEW YORK — Dec. 16, 2025 (early afternoon ET) — Quantum computing stocks are back in the spotlight Tuesday as a fresh wave of Wall Street coverage lands on the sector and deal news adds another catalyst for the most speculative names. The headline driver: Jefferies initiated coverage on key “pure-play” quantum computing companies, handing Buy ratings to IonQ (IONQ) and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) while starting Rigetti (RGTI) at Hold. Investing.com The moves are happening even as the broader market trades with a cautious tone after economic data, with IonQ specifically highlighted among notable movers on the day. Barron’s Quantum stocks snapshot (U.S.-listed) — prices as of ~2:26
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

London, 16 December 2025 — The UK stock market ended Tuesday in the red, with the FTSE 100 dragged lower by a sharp drop in oil prices and broad weakness across defence names, as investors digested fresh labour-market evidence of a slowing economy and positioned for a highly anticipated Bank of England (BoE) rate decision later this week. Reuters+2The Independent+2 FTSE 100 closes lower; FTSE 250 flat as investors weigh jobs data and BoE expectations The FTSE 100 closed down 0.7% at 9,684.79, while the FTSE 250 finished broadly unchanged (down slightly to 22,040.98) — a split that reflected pressure on heavyweight multinationals and commodity-linked stocks even as pockets of the domestic market held up. The AIM
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)

NEW YORK (Updated: Dec. 16, 2025 | 2:15 PM EST) — Silver prices are easing in early-afternoon trade after a red-hot run to fresh records last week, as traders lock in gains while keeping one eye on U.S. inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s 2026 rate path. Spot silver (XAG/USD) was last seen hovering in the mid-$63s per ounce—about $63.75 in early afternoon New York trading—after pulling back from last Friday’s record high near $64.65. Reuters Even with today’s pause, silver’s 2025 performance remains exceptional: the metal is still up roughly 118% year-to-date, underscoring how quickly sentiment has shifted toward precious metals that also sit at the
16 December 2025
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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 is trading around $87,300 as of 2:15 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, after swinging sharply earlier in the session and briefly dipping into the mid-$85,000s. Over the last 24 hours, BTC has moved inside a wide range—roughly $85,449 to $88,063—as traders weigh fresh U.S. labor-market data, risk-off moves in tech stocks, and the market impact of recent ETF outflows and liquidations. While Bitcoin is showing a modest rebound from the day’s lows, the tone across crypto remains cautious, with market participants watching whether BTC can hold key support levels amid a packed macro calendar and renewed regulatory headlines. Bitcoin price today:
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

Gold is back in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after a volatile session that saw prices dip below key psychological levels and then rebound as markets digested a delayed U.S. jobs report, softer business-activity data, and a mixed read on consumer spending. As of around 2:15 p.m. EST, spot gold was trading near $4,308 per ounce, with today’s range roughly $4,271 to $4,336—a wide intraday swing that underscores how sensitive the metal remains to shifting expectations for interest rates, the U.S. dollar, and safe-haven demand. kitco.com Gold price today: Where spot gold and futures stand now Mid-afternoon in New York, spot gold is hovering just
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)

NEW YORK — December 16, 2025 (1:45 PM ET) — AI stocks are trading on two competing forces in Tuesday’s U.S. session: renewed skepticism about whether massive AI infrastructure spending can translate into profits fast enough, and a fresh set of macro signals that could shape the interest-rate path into 2026. After a delayed November jobs report surprised investors with a higher unemployment rate alongside stronger job creation, major U.S. indexes turned lower through midday trading. Investopedia+1 Below is a market-focused roundup of what’s moving AI stocks today, the headline catalysts and analyst forecasts published on December 16, and what investors are watching next. AI
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)

NEW YORK — December 16, 2025 (early afternoon ET): U.S. energy stocks are under pressure in Tuesday’s session as crude oil breaks to fresh multi-year lows, dragging down the sector’s biggest names—integrated majors, shale producers, and oilfield services—while refiners also slump as fuel prices weaken. Oil’s move is the story: traders are pricing in a higher chance of a Russia–Ukraine peace process that could ultimately loosen constraints on Russian supply, while soft China data revives demand worries. Reuters+1 Energy stocks today: where the sector is trading (U.S., intraday) Energy-linked ETFs and bellwether stocks were broadly lower around early afternoon (latest available trade
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)

Big Tech stocks were mixed in early afternoon trading on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as investors balanced a fresh U.S. jobs report, shifting expectations for 2026 interest-rate cuts, and the ongoing debate over whether AI infrastructure spending is a durable growth engine—or the next valuation trap. Shortly before 1:45 p.m. ET (prices below reflect trades around 1:35–1:40 p.m. ET), the broader market was modestly lower while leadership inside Big Tech split into two camps: Tesla and Meta higher, Alphabet leading declines, and Nvidia hovering near flat-to-up as the AI narrative evolved again. Big Tech stocks at a glance (early afternoon, ET) Here’s where the core “Magnificent Seven”
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

NEW YORK — Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 (around 1:45 p.m. ET) — U.S.-listed semiconductor stocks are trading mixed midday as investors juggle three cross-currents at once: a shutdown-delayed jobs report that’s reshaping rate expectations, fresh forecasts for a multi-year surge in chipmaking equipment spend, and a renewed debate over how profitable the AI buildout will be for every layer of the chip supply chain. The result is a market that’s still treating “AI semiconductors” as the structural growth story—but pricing the winners and losers far more aggressively than it did earlier in 2025. Semiconductor stocks today: a quick midday snapshot As
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)

Electric vehicle (EV) stocks are trading on a split screen Tuesday, December 16, 2025: Tesla is climbing toward record territory on fresh robotaxi momentum, while much of the broader EV ecosystem—from early-stage automakers to charging names—faces a tougher tape as investors digest a major Ford strategy pivot, policy uncertainty around charging buildouts, and rate-sensitive market moves following the delayed U.S. jobs report. Below is what matters most for EV stocks today in the U.S. stock market, as of ~1:45 PM ET (intraday), and what investors are watching next. EV stocks snapshot (U.S.-listed) around 1:45 PM ET Moves are intraday vs. the prior close and change quickly. Tesla
16 December 2025
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US Dollar Index (DXY) Today: Dollar Slips Toward 98 Ahead of the Close as Fed-Cut Bets Collide With Global Central Bank Week

US Dollar Index (DXY) Today: Dollar Slips Toward 98 Ahead of the Close as Fed-Cut Bets Collide With Global Central Bank Week

New York — December 16, 2025 (11:30 a.m. ET): The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is trading near the 98.0 handle late Tuesday morning, under pressure after a shutdown-delayed U.S. jobs report and fresh evidence that growth momentum is cooling. At the same time, the greenback is being pulled in multiple directions by a “bumper week” for central banks—from the European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of England (BoE) to a potentially pivotal Bank of Japan (BoJ)decision that could reshape key yield differentials. Reuters+2Investing.com+2 Below is what’s moving the Dollar Index today, what analysts are forecasting, and what markets are watching into the U.S. close (“after the bell”) and beyond. US Dollar Index
16 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.1 pence Friday, rebounding after a 7% drop following the collapse of merger talks with Rio Tinto. The company is expected to announce the sale of its Kazzinc stake soon and has signed a non-binding agreement with Orion for a potential $9 billion deal in the DRC. Investors await Glencore’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for further guidance.
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