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Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

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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Bank of England Interest Rate Decision Today: Expected Cut to 3.75% Could Ease UK Mortgage Costs Ahead of 2026

Bank of England Interest Rate Decision Today: Expected Cut to 3.75% Could Ease UK Mortgage Costs Ahead of 2026

The Bank of England is expected to cut its base rate by 0.25 points to 3.75% at midday, following a sharper-than-expected drop in UK inflation and signs of a cooling labor market. Consumer price inflation slowed to 3.2% in November, and unemployment rose to 5.1%. GDP fell 0.1% in October. Markets have already priced in the move.
18 December 2025
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ASML Holding N.V. Stock (ASML) Slides on China EUV “Manhattan Project” Report as High‑NA EUV and 2026–2027 Forecasts Stay Strong

ASML Holding N.V. Stock (ASML) Slides on China EUV “Manhattan Project” Report as High‑NA EUV and 2026–2027 Forecasts Stay Strong

ASML shares fell about 5%–6% to $1,015 on December 18 after Reuters reported China has developed a prototype EUV lithography machine, challenging ASML’s dominance in advanced chipmaking. The Chinese system reportedly became operational in early 2025 but is not yet producing chips. Meanwhile, ASML and Intel announced progress on High-NA EUV technology, reaching key testing milestones.
18 December 2025
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Micron Technology Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): MU Jumps on Blowout AI Memory Forecast, HBM Demand, and Analyst Upgrades

Micron Technology Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): MU Jumps on Blowout AI Memory Forecast, HBM Demand, and Analyst Upgrades

Micron Technology reported record fiscal Q1 2026 results and forecasted Q2 revenue of $18.7 billion and adjusted EPS of $8.42, both far above analyst estimates. Shares surged nearly 12% in early European trading. The company cited strong demand from AI data centers and tight memory chip supplies. Micron declared a $0.115 dividend, payable January 14, 2026.
18 December 2025
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Canada’s New Steel Tariffs and Import Caps Start Dec. 26: What It Means for Prices, Cars, Housing and Wind Power

Canada’s New Steel Tariffs and Import Caps Start Dec. 26: What It Means for Prices, Cars, Housing and Wind Power

Canada will cut steel import tariff-rate quotas and impose a new 25% tariff on steel derivative products starting December 26. The changes will reduce tariff-free steel imports from non-free trade partners to 20% of 2024 levels, and from other free trade partners to 75%. U.S. and Mexico are exempt. The new tariff covers items such as fasteners, wire, and wind turbine towers.
18 December 2025
Coca‑Cola HBC AG Stock (CCH.L): Share Price Steadies Near 3,800p on 18 December 2025 as Africa Deal Vote Nears and Analysts Flag Upside

Coca‑Cola HBC AG Stock (CCH.L): Share Price Steadies Near 3,800p on 18 December 2025 as Africa Deal Vote Nears and Analysts Flag Upside

Coca‑Cola HBC will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting on 19 January 2026 for shareholders to vote on its planned $3.4 billion acquisition of a 75% stake in Coca‑Cola Beverages Africa. Kar‑Tess Holding and a Coca‑Cola affiliate, controlling about 45% of voting rights, have pledged support. Shares traded near 3,795p on 18 December.
18 December 2025
Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) Near Record High: Buyback Update, Tokenisation Push, and Fresh 2025–2027 Forecasts

Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) Near Record High: Buyback Update, Tokenisation Push, and Fresh 2025–2027 Forecasts

Standard Chartered shares traded near record highs on 18 December 2025 after the bank disclosed a buyback of 537,730 shares, with prices ranging from 1,765.0p to 1,804.5p. The bank also announced blockchain-based tokenised deposits for Ant International, supporting real-time fund movement in multiple currencies. The stock is up about 77% over the past year. Market cap stood near £39.9bn.
18 December 2025
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Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L) Near 52-Week High as BoE Rate Cut Looms: Buyback Update, Evelyn Partners Deal Talk, and Analyst Targets

Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L) Near 52-Week High as BoE Rate Cut Looms: Buyback Update, Evelyn Partners Deal Talk, and Analyst Targets

Barclays shares hovered in the mid-460s pence on December 18 after the bank disclosed a buyback of 2.6 million shares at an average price of 461.25p. The move follows UK inflation data below forecasts, fueling bets on a Bank of England rate cut from 4.0% to 3.75%. Barclays has repurchased 39 million shares since October. The UK banking index hit its highest since 2008 in the previous session.
18 December 2025
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Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) Today: Dividend Payment, Buybacks, New Projects and Analyst Forecasts — Dec. 18, 2025

Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) Today: Dividend Payment, Buybacks, New Projects and Analyst Forecasts — Dec. 18, 2025

Shell’s U.S.-listed shares traded near $71.55 early Thursday as oil prices climbed, with WTI at $56.38 and Brent at $60.10 amid new geopolitical tensions. Shell confirmed its next dividend of $0.358 per share will be paid Dec. 18, 2025, to shareholders on record Nov. 14. The company continues share buybacks and announced new project approvals and drilling plans.
18 December 2025
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Unilever PLC Stock (UL, ULVR) on 18.12.2025: Analyst Forecasts, Magnum Spin-Off Fallout, and What Investors Watch Next

Unilever PLC Stock (UL, ULVR) on 18.12.2025: Analyst Forecasts, Magnum Spin-Off Fallout, and What Investors Watch Next

Unilever completed the demerger of its ice cream business, now trading as The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), and consolidated its shares at an 8-for-9 ratio in early December. Unilever stock closed at £48.82 in London and $65.57 in New York on 17–18 December, both higher on the day. TMICC debuted with a €7.8 billion valuation, below some forecasts. Investors are adjusting to new trading mechanics and ISIN codes.
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) Shares Down 38% in a Year; Valuation Suggests Undervaluation
    June 6, 2026, 8:44 AM EDT. Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) shares fell 38.3% over the past year to $36.97, reflecting weakened momentum and market reassessment of growth prospects. Despite recent declines, analyst consensus values the stock at $68.67, indicating a 46.2% undervaluation. The company, with $1.25 billion in revenue and $62.39 million net income, is refocusing on core Building Products and Structures after divesting its Renewables segment. This strategy aims to capitalize on North American infrastructure growth, potentially boosting revenue and margins. Risks include a soft Residential market and acquisition execution. The contrasting share price and fair value highlight investor uncertainty on future earnings and margin recovery.

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

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6 June 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 6, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 6, 2026, 8:47 AM EDT Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) Shares Down 38% in a Year; Valuation Suggests Undervaluation June 6, 2026, 8:44 AM EDT. Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) shares fell 38.3% over the past year to $36.97, reflecting weakened momentum and market reassessment of growth prospects. Despite recent declines, analyst consensus values the stock at $68.67, indicating a 46.2% undervaluation. The company, with $1.25 billion in revenue and $62.39 million net income, is refocusing on core Building Products and Structures after divesting its Renewables segment. This strategy aims to capitalize on North
Rigetti Stock Drops After Quantum Surge Stalls on Wall Street Rate Jolt

Rigetti Stock Drops After Quantum Surge Stalls on Wall Street Rate Jolt

6 June 2026
Rigetti Computing plunged 14.5% to $20.68 as tech stocks tumbled after strong May payrolls fueled fears of prolonged high U.S. rates, pressuring long-duration names; the selloff highlights risks tied to government funding, potential equity dilution, and uncertain commercial milestones, with Rigetti posting a $26 million Q1 operating loss and $4.4 million revenue despite recent product and funding announcements.
POET Technologies Stock Drops Sharply as Investors Watch

POET Technologies Stock Drops Sharply as Investors Watch

6 June 2026
POET Technologies plunged 23% to $11.86 amid a semiconductor selloff, as investors weighed execution risks after a $400 million capital raise, a $50 million Lumilens order, and recent turbulence from Marvell’s canceled purchase orders, with dilution and tax-status questions adding pressure.
Flex grabs S&P 500 spot but shares drop

Flex grabs S&P 500 spot but shares drop

6 June 2026
Flex will join the S&P 500 on June 22, drawing investor focus to its surging AI data-center power unit and planned spin-off, even as shares fell 4.8% to $151.92 amid a tech selloff; CPI sales jumped 38% to $6.61 billion in fiscal 2026, now 24% of total revenue, but margin slipped 100 basis points due to ramp-up costs and product mix.
Intel shares hit as AI chip slump wipes out $1.3 trillion

Intel shares hit as AI chip slump wipes out $1.3 trillion

6 June 2026
Intel plunged 11.4% to $99.17 on heavy volume as the PHLX Semiconductor Index suffered its worst drop since March 2020, wiping out $1.3 trillion in U.S. chipmaker market value, overshadowing Intel’s new AI partnership with Foxconn amid sector-wide selling triggered by Broadcom’s guidance and renewed Fed rate hike fears.
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