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.

Kellanova Stock (NYSE: K) on Dec. 18, 2025: Mars Deal Closed, $83.50 Cash-Out, Delisting Details, and What Investors Should Know

Kellanova Stock (NYSE: K) on Dec. 18, 2025: Mars Deal Closed, $83.50 Cash-Out, Delisting Details, and What Investors Should Know

As of December 18, 2025, “Kellanova stock” is no longer behaving like a normal public-company story—because Kellanova is no longer a normal public company. Mars has completed its acquisition of Kellanova, ending Kellanova’s run as a standalone, publicly traded snacks giant. If you owned Kellanova (NYSE: K) heading into the merger’s close, the key headline is simple: your shares were converted into a cash right of $83.50 per share (with limited exceptions like properly exercised appraisal rights). Trading in the stock was halted, and the company initiated the formal steps to remove the shares from exchange listing and ultimately wind
Alphabet Stock News & Forecast (Dec. 18, 2025): GOOGL Slides on AI Funding Jitters as Google Pushes TorchTPU, Gemini 3 Flash, and a YouTube Oscars Deal

Alphabet Stock News & Forecast (Dec. 18, 2025): GOOGL Slides on AI Funding Jitters as Google Pushes TorchTPU, Gemini 3 Flash, and a YouTube Oscars Deal

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL / GOOG) is ending 2025 the way only a mega-cap AI empire can: with its stock dipping on market nerves even as the company drops a stack of strategically meaningful announcements. On the tape, Alphabet shares fell about 3.2% in the latest session highlighted in today’s coverage, pressured by a broader tech pullback tied to AI infrastructure spending anxiety—and amplified by a Reuters report that Google is launching an internal initiative to reduce Nvidia’s software “lock-in” advantage by making Google’s TPUs far easier to run with PyTorch. Reuters+1 But if you zoom out from the daily
SoFi Stock (SOFI) News Today: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch, Recent $1.5B Share Sale, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

SoFi Stock (SOFI) News Today: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch, Recent $1.5B Share Sale, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

December 18, 2025 — SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is back in the headlines today after unveiling a new crypto-adjacent product that it says could push the company further into the plumbing of modern finance: a U.S.-dollar stablecoin called SoFiUSD. The announcement lands just weeks after SoFi priced a $1.5 billion common-stock offering—an event that reignited the long-running tug-of-war between “growth funding” and “share dilution” in the SOFI bull vs. bear debate. Below is what’s new on 12/18/2025, what the latest reporting says, and how Wall Street’s current forecasts frame the next 12 months for SoFi stock. SoFi stock price
Archer Aviation (ACHR) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): White House Air-Taxi Push, DOT AAM Strategy, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Archer Aviation (ACHR) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): White House Air-Taxi Push, DOT AAM Strategy, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) is having one of those “future is arriving… in paperwork” kind of weeks. On one hand, the U.S. government is putting real structure around advanced air mobility (AAM)—the umbrella term that covers electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs), aka “air taxis.” On the other hand, Archer stock remains volatile, because markets don’t price dreams—markets price timelines, certification risk, and cash burn. As of Dec. 18, 2025, the story around Archer Aviation stock is dominated by a policy catalyst with a deadline attached: the White House-backed eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) and the Department of
Cipher Mining Inc (CIFR) Stock News Today: Analyst Targets, Insider Filings, Bitcoin Link, and the 2026 AI Data Center Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Cipher Mining Inc (CIFR) Stock News Today: Analyst Targets, Insider Filings, Bitcoin Link, and the 2026 AI Data Center Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: CIFR) is back in the spotlight on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, as investors weigh two competing forces: short-term crypto-linked volatility and a longer-term pivot into AI / high-performance computing (HPC) data center infrastructure. The stock last marked a $14.39 close (down about 4%), while early extended trading indicated a rebound to roughly $14.95. MarketBeat At the same time, CIFR’s recent trading has been choppy: the shares are down about 23.8% over the past seven days per Simply Wall St’s snapshot. Simply Wall St Here’s what moved the story today—fresh analyst framing, new insider disclosures, updated forecast
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Why Shares Fell, New Navy ShipOS Deal, and 2026 Forecasts

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Why Shares Fell, New Navy ShipOS Deal, and 2026 Forecasts

Palantir Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: PLTR) is having one of those very “Palantir” trading sessions: big headlines, bigger opinions, and a stock move that reminds everyone this name doesn’t do boring. As of 13:14 UTC on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, PLTR traded at $177.29, down $10.48 (-5.58%) on the day. The drop lands after a powerful run in 2025. Investor’s Business Daily recently noted Palantir is still up more than 137% year-to-date despite the latest pullback. Investors MarketWatch data also shows just how wide the battlefield has been: a 52-week range of $63.40 to $207.52, underscoring the stock’s tendency to swing
Snap Stock (SNAP) News and Forecast for Dec. 18, 2025: Shares Hold Near $7.50 as Snapchat Launches Quick Cut and Analysts Stay Cautious

Snap Stock (SNAP) News and Forecast for Dec. 18, 2025: Shares Hold Near $7.50 as Snapchat Launches Quick Cut and Analysts Stay Cautious

Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) is starting December 18, 2025 with its stock hovering around the mid-$7 range after a second straight day of gains—an eye-catching move because it came on a broadly negative session for U.S. equities. On Wednesday (Dec. 17), SNAP closed at $7.50, up 1.76%, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 1.81%. MarketWatch Today’s setup for Snap investors is a familiar mix of “green shoots” and “here be dragons”: new in-app creator tools designed to drive engagement, steady progress in subscriptions and performance ads, and continued Wall Street skepticism reflected in mostly “Hold” ratings—even as many price targets sit
Nu Holdings (NU) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Goldman Reaffirms Buy, Nu Asset Launches NLFA11 ETF, and Analysts See Double-Digit Upside

Nu Holdings (NU) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Goldman Reaffirms Buy, Nu Asset Launches NLFA11 ETF, and Analysts See Double-Digit Upside

Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NU) — better known as the parent company of Nubank — is heading into Thursday, December 18, 2025 with a familiar mix of ingredients that tend to move NU stock: big growth expectations, loud analyst opinions, and a regulatory backdrop in Brazil that keeps evolving. Shares closed Wednesday, Dec. 17 at $15.86, down 2.10%, after a multi-day pullback from early-December highs. Early pre-market data showed the stock ticking slightly higher (around $15.90 in one widely tracked feed), suggesting traders are trying to stabilize momentum after the drop. StockAnalysis So what changed overnight? Not one single headline
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock Today: ARK Invest Buys the Dip as BitMine Tops 3.97M ETH — Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Watch (Dec. 18, 2025)

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock Today: ARK Invest Buys the Dip as BitMine Tops 3.97M ETH — Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Watch (Dec. 18, 2025)

LAS VEGAS / NEW YORK — Dec. 18, 2025. BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: BMNR) is back in the spotlight after a fresh wave of “buy-the-dip” activity from Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest and another headline-grabbing update on the company’s Ethereum-heavy treasury strategy. The result: a stock that trades less like a traditional miner and more like a high-beta proxy for Ethereum—with governance and execution risk layered on top. Google+1 Key takeaways BMNR stock price check: where BitMine stands on Dec. 18 As of early Dec. 18, Google Finance listed BitMine Immersion Technologies at $29.32, implying a market capitalization around
Ford Stock (NYSE: F) Today: EV Strategy Reset, LG Battery Deal Cancellation, and What Analysts Forecast for 2026

Ford Stock (NYSE: F) Today: EV Strategy Reset, LG Battery Deal Cancellation, and What Analysts Forecast for 2026

Ford Motor Company stock is in the spotlight on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, as investors digest a rapid-fire sequence of headlines: the automaker’s sweeping EV strategy overhaul, a $19.5 billion EV-related charge, and fresh confirmation that Ford has terminated a major EV battery-supply agreement with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution. Reuters+2Reuters+2 As of 12:38 UTC (7:38 a.m. ET), Ford stock (F) traded around $13.31, down roughly 2.6% on the session. Behind the day-to-day tape action is a bigger story: Ford is attempting one of the most expensive “course corrections” in the modern auto industry—pulling back from large, unprofitable battery EV
Accenture Beats Q1 Revenue Forecast as AI Bookings Hit $2.2 Billion; Standalone AI Reporting to End

Accenture Beats Q1 Revenue Forecast as AI Bookings Hit $2.2 Billion; Standalone AI Reporting to End

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 — Accenture’s latest earnings report offered a clear message to investors tracking the consulting giant’s pivot to artificial intelligence: AI-fueled demand is landing bigger deals and lifting revenue, but the company is also preparing the market for a new reality where “AI work” is no longer a separate category. Accenture reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $18.74 billion, topping analyst expectations and landing at the top end of management’s guidance range for the quarter ended Nov. 30, 2025. The beat was supported by strong new bookings—a forward-looking indicator for future revenue—and accelerating advanced AI activity.
Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Today: AI Funding Jitters, Blackwell Demand Signals, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Today: AI Funding Jitters, Blackwell Demand Signals, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is ending 2025 the way it lived it: at the center of a global tug‑of‑war between “AI spend is unstoppable” and “AI spend is expensive.” On December 18, 2025, that tension is showing up in both the tape and the headlines—ranging from shifting data‑center funding narratives and new Blackwell buildouts, to U.S.–China export policy twists, competitive pressure on NVIDIA’s software moat, and a notable insider sale. After a sharp semiconductor-led pullback on Wednesday, NVDA is trying to regain its footing Thursday morning. But investors aren’t just trading a stock—they’re pricing the durability of an AI infrastructure
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BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

7 February 2026
Anglo American shares closed down 0.75% at 3,435 pence Friday after BofA Global Research downgraded the miner to “neutral” and raised its price target to 3,600 pence. Anglo cut its 2026 copper production guidance and warned of continued weakness at De Beers. The company expects $200 million in charges tied to its Chile copper operations in the second half of 2025.
Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
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