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Shan Ahmed Khan

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Vertiv (VRT) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: Why Shares Are Swinging on AI Data Center Angst — and What Analysts Forecast Next

Vertiv (VRT) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: Why Shares Are Swinging on AI Data Center Angst — and What Analysts Forecast Next

Vertiv Holdings shares fell 6.74% to $149.83 on Dec. 17, following a 9.73% drop on Dec. 12, as AI infrastructure stocks slid on renewed concerns about debt-heavy data center financing. Oracle’s updates on its Michigan data center project and funding partners triggered the selloff, with investors reassessing valuations across the sector. No Vertiv-specific negative news emerged during the decline.
18 December 2025
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Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock Drops on AI Power-Demand Jitters as PJM Auction Hits Record and Calpine Deal Advances (Dec. 18, 2025)

Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock Drops on AI Power-Demand Jitters as PJM Auction Hits Record and Calpine Deal Advances (Dec. 18, 2025)

Constellation Energy shares fell 6.8% to $340.97 on Dec. 18 amid a broad selloff in power and AI-linked stocks. The drop followed renewed debate over future electricity demand for AI, sparked by news of more efficient AI chips. Constellation’s fundamentals remained strong, with all PJM plants clearing a record-high capacity auction and progress on its Calpine acquisition.
18 December 2025
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AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): AI Funding Jitters Hit Semiconductors, While “Helios” Keeps the Long-Term AMD Bull Case Alive

AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): AI Funding Jitters Hit Semiconductors, While “Helios” Keeps the Long-Term AMD Bull Case Alive

AMD shares fell 5.3% to $198.11 early Thursday, tracking a broad selloff in AI-linked tech after renewed concerns over data-center financing and AI infrastructure spending. Oracle’s stalled Michigan data-center project talks and wider anxiety about AI capex hit chip stocks, with Nvidia and Broadcom also down sharply. AMD remains seen as a major AI play, exposing it to sector-wide volatility.
18 December 2025
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Vistra Corp (VST) Stock in Focus on Dec. 18, 2025: PJM Capacity Auction Windfall, AI-Demand Volatility, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts

Vistra Corp (VST) Stock in Focus on Dec. 18, 2025: PJM Capacity Auction Windfall, AI-Demand Volatility, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts

Vistra Corp. shares fell 7.77% to $159.97 on Dec. 17 before rebounding to about $163.50 pre-market Thursday. The drop followed renewed doubts about long-term AI-driven power demand, despite PJM’s latest capacity auction clearing at a record $333.44 per MW-day. Vistra reported clearing 10,566 MW in the auction, signaling significant future revenue exposure to the high price.
18 December 2025
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Starlink News on Dec. 18, 2025: DirecTV Warns FCC of Satellite TV Disruption, Starlink Mini Roam Pricing Expands in Australia, and China Pushes Back on “Near-Collision” Claims

Starlink News on Dec. 18, 2025: DirecTV Warns FCC of Satellite TV Disruption, Starlink Mini Roam Pricing Expands in Australia, and China Pushes Back on “Near-Collision” Claims

DirecTV has warned the FCC that Starlink’s efforts to boost broadband speeds could disrupt satellite TV service, citing recent SpaceX testing. SES also reported interference from Starlink affecting a U.S. government customer. The FCC is reviewing spectrum-sharing rules as Starlink expands portable hardware and faces scrutiny over spectrum use and interference risks.
18 December 2025
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Sensex Today (Dec 18, 2025): Nifty Ends Flat at 25,815, Sensex Slips 78 Points as IT Gains Offset Broad Weakness

Sensex Today (Dec 18, 2025): Nifty Ends Flat at 25,815, Sensex Slips 78 Points as IT Gains Offset Broad Weakness

The Nifty 50 closed down 0.01% at 25,815.55 and the Sensex slipped 0.09% to 84,481.81 on Thursday after a volatile session. Gains in information technology stocks offset declines in most sectors, while mid- and small-cap indices edged higher. Early losses reversed midday before benchmarks faded again in the final hour. Investors remained cautious amid global tech jitters, trade uncertainty, and a stronger rupee.
18 December 2025
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Hut 8 Corp (HUT) Stock: Google-Backed $7B AI Data Center Lease Ignites Rally—News, Forecasts, and Key Risks (Dec. 18, 2025)

Hut 8 Corp (HUT) Stock: Google-Backed $7B AI Data Center Lease Ignites Rally—News, Forecasts, and Key Risks (Dec. 18, 2025)

Hut 8 announced a 15-year, $7 billion lease with Fluidstack for 245 MW of AI data center capacity at its Louisiana campus, with Google providing a financial backstop. The deal, revealed Dec. 17, sent HUT shares to $40.16 by 10:02 UTC Dec. 18. Hut 8 projects $6.9 billion in net operating income over the base term. The first data hall is set for completion in Q2 2027.
18 December 2025
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Caterpillar Stock (CAT) Slides After Dow Rout: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Caterpillar Stock (CAT) Slides After Dow Rout: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Caterpillar shares fell 4.7% to $561.89 on Dec. 17, becoming one of the biggest drags on the Dow after a volatile session. The stock is now about 10% below its Dec. 11 record close but remains up roughly 57% year-to-date. The decline followed broad market selling, not company-specific news. Caterpillar also previewed new automation and AI tech for ConExpo 2026.
18 December 2025
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Processa Pharmaceuticals (PCSA) Stock: Phase 2 Breast Cancer Update, 1-for-25 Reverse Split, and What Wall Street Is Watching on Dec. 18, 2025

Processa Pharmaceuticals (PCSA) Stock: Phase 2 Breast Cancer Update, 1-for-25 Reverse Split, and What Wall Street Is Watching on Dec. 18, 2025

Processa Pharmaceuticals reported preliminary Phase 2 data showing its NGC‑Cap regimen increased cancer-killing metabolite exposure and reduced toxic byproducts in metastatic breast cancer patients. The company also enacted a 1-for-25 reverse stock split effective Dec. 16. Shares saw heavy trading following the announcements.
18 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Today: AI Spending Jitters, New Competition, and Wall Street Forecasts — December 18, 2025

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Today: AI Spending Jitters, New Competition, and Wall Street Forecasts — December 18, 2025

Nvidia shares fell 3.7% to $170.94 early Thursday, extending a 3.8% drop from Wednesday as investors questioned the pace and sustainability of AI spending. Broader chip stocks also declined. Google and Meta are working to make Google’s TPUs more compatible with PyTorch, challenging Nvidia’s software dominance. Markets remain wary of near-term AI infrastructure returns.
18 December 2025
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Oracle Stock Slips on AI Data Center Financing Questions: ORCL News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Oracle Stock Slips on AI Data Center Financing Questions: ORCL News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Oracle shares fell 5.4% to $178.46 on Dec. 18 after reports said Blue Owl Capital withdrew from financing a $10 billion AI data center project in Michigan linked to OpenAI. Oracle and developer Related Digital disputed the reports, saying the project remains on track with a new equity partner. The funding uncertainty comes as Oracle’s debt and lease obligations continue to rise with its AI cloud expansion.
18 December 2025
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GE Vernova (GEV) Stock Slides as AI Power-Demand Fears Return — Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

GE Vernova (GEV) Stock Slides as AI Power-Demand Fears Return — Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

GE Vernova shares fell about 10.5% Thursday, trading near $614, after investors rotated out of AI-linked power stocks amid concerns over data center financing and new claims of more energy-efficient AI chips. The stock was the S&P 500’s worst performer despite recent bullish guidance, including raised 2028 revenue targets and a doubled dividend.
18 December 2025
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NBL News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Alex Hamilton Named Chief Product Officer as Perth Wildcats Leadership Debate Flares and Bullets Make Coaching Change

NBL News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Alex Hamilton Named Chief Product Officer as Perth Wildcats Leadership Debate Flares and Bullets Make Coaching Change

The NBL Group promoted Alex Hamilton to Chief Product Officer on Thursday, expanding her responsibilities across product, fan growth, and events. On court, Perth Wildcats faced scrutiny as former champions questioned the team’s leadership and import Kristian Doolittle’s performance. Melbourne United ruled out Chris Goulding due to illness ahead of their rematch with Illawarra.
18 December 2025
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock News Today: Oil-Price Bounce, OxyChem Sale Countdown, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock News Today: Oil-Price Bounce, OxyChem Sale Countdown, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Occidental Petroleum shares jumped 4.4% to $40.63 on Dec. 17, outperforming a falling market as oil prices rallied after new U.S. sanctions targeting Venezuela and Russia. Trading volume was above average. The company’s planned $9.7 billion sale of OxyChem to Berkshire Hathaway remains a key focus, with proceeds earmarked for debt reduction.
18 December 2025
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Lululemon Athletica Stock (LULU) Surges Into the Spotlight After Elliott’s $1B Stake: News, Forecasts, and What Comes Next

Lululemon Athletica Stock (LULU) Surges Into the Spotlight After Elliott’s $1B Stake: News, Forecasts, and What Comes Next

Elliott Management has taken a stake exceeding $1 billion in lululemon, Reuters reported Thursday, and is working with retail executive Jane Nielsen as a potential CEO candidate. Lululemon shares jumped in late trading, recently near $207.87. The move comes as CEO Calvin McDonald prepares to step down January 31, 2026, with interim co-CEOs named. The activist push raises the prospect of a board dispute over leadership and strategy.
18 December 2025
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Arm Holdings Stock (NASDAQ: ARM) News Today: Goldman Downgrade, AI Momentum, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Arm Holdings Stock (NASDAQ: ARM) News Today: Goldman Downgrade, AI Momentum, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Arm Holdings plc shares fell 5.4% to $114.58 early Thursday after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to “Sell,” citing limited exposure to the AI cycle and rising R&D costs. The move follows broader volatility in AI-related stocks and comes amid new geopolitical tensions in the semiconductor sector. Arm reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $1.14 billion, up 34% year over year.
18 December 2025
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Medline Inc. Class A Common Stock MDLN Stock News and Forecast: Shares Surge After 2025’s Biggest IPO as Debt and Tariff Risks Take Center Stage

Medline Inc. Class A Common Stock MDLN Stock News and Forecast: Shares Surge After 2025’s Biggest IPO as Debt and Tariff Risks Take Center Stage

Medline Inc. shares opened at $35 on their Nasdaq debut December 17, 2025, after a $29 IPO price, closing at $41 for a 41% first-day gain. The stock pulled back to $39.73 in early pre-market trading December 18. The IPO valued Medline at roughly $55.4 billion at the close. The offering was expected to close December 18, with most proceeds earmarked to repay debt from its 2021 buyout.
18 December 2025
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