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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): What’s Driving the Move and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): What’s Driving the Move and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Microsoft shares closed Thursday up 1.65% at $483.98 before slipping 0.2% to $482.90 in after-hours trading. The move followed softer U.S. inflation data and strong AI-related results from Micron, with no major company-specific news affecting MSFT after the bell. Volume reached about 26.7 million shares. Investors are watching Friday’s inflation and consumer data releases.
18 December 2025
Larry Page in the News (Dec. 18, 2025): Alphabet’s AI Rally, a $256 Billion Fortune, and Fresh Scrutiny in Palo Alto

Larry Page in the News (Dec. 18, 2025): Alphabet’s AI Rally, a $256 Billion Fortune, and Fresh Scrutiny in Palo Alto

Alphabet’s Class C shares rose 1.91% to $303.75 on December 18, 2025, snapping a five-day losing streak. Larry Page’s net worth climbed to about $256 billion, according to Bloomberg, as Alphabet’s AI-driven rebound fueled a reshuffling of tech wealth rankings. Global regulators are tightening scrutiny on Google, while local backlash grows in Palo Alto over billionaire estates. Page remains a central figure despite avoiding the spotlight.
18 December 2025
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Apple Stock (AAPL) After Hours Today, Dec. 18, 2025: What Moved Shares After the Bell—and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Apple Stock (AAPL) After Hours Today, Dec. 18, 2025: What Moved Shares After the Bell—and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Apple shares closed Thursday at $272.19, up 0.13%, then slipped to $271.18 in after-hours trading. The move followed news that Apple will allow third-party app stores and alternative payments on iPhones in Japan to comply with new competition rules. Investors also weighed updated Wall Street targets tied to Apple’s 2026 AI plans and fresh U.S. inflation data.
18 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NVDA Holds Near $174 After CPI-Fueled Tech Rebound — What to Know Before Friday’s Open

NVIDIA Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NVDA Holds Near $174 After CPI-Fueled Tech Rebound — What to Know Before Friday’s Open

NVIDIA shares closed Thursday up 1.79% at $174.14, holding gains in after-hours trading amid heavy volume. The move followed softer U.S. inflation data and renewed optimism for AI demand, with Micron’s strong results boosting sentiment. Tigress Financial raised its price target on NVDA to $350. The stock sits about 13.6% below its 52-week high and 30.9% above its low.
18 December 2025
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Elon Musk News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Starlink Satellite Mishap, Tesla Autopilot Scrutiny, and SpaceX IPO Forecasts

Elon Musk News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Starlink Satellite Mishap, Tesla Autopilot Scrutiny, and SpaceX IPO Forecasts

A Starlink satellite suffered an on-orbit anomaly, creating debris and losing contact at 418 km altitude, SpaceX confirmed Wednesday. Lawmakers urged the FCC and Justice Department to review a $17 billion spectrum deal between EchoStar and SpaceX, citing concerns over market power. Tesla’s Autopilot branding also faces new scrutiny in California. Investors are speculating about a possible SpaceX IPO in 2026.
18 December 2025
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Tesla Stock (TSLA) After the Bell Dec. 18, 2025: Shares Rebound to $483—What to Know Before Friday’s Open

Tesla Stock (TSLA) After the Bell Dec. 18, 2025: Shares Rebound to $483—What to Know Before Friday’s Open

Tesla shares closed Thursday at $483.38, up 3.45%, after dropping 4.6% midweek and hitting an intraday record near $495. California’s DMV adopted, then paused, a 30-day suspension of Tesla’s manufacturing and sales licenses over Autopilot marketing claims. Trading volume topped 90 million shares. Investors cited lower-than-expected U.S. CPI data and a rebound from Wednesday’s AI-driven selloff.
18 December 2025
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Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): CPI Relief Lifts AI Sentiment—What to Know Before Friday’s Open

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): CPI Relief Lifts AI Sentiment—What to Know Before Friday’s Open

Broadcom shares closed at $329.88 Thursday, up 1.2%, before slipping slightly in after-hours trading. The stock swung between $323.76 and $336.40 on heavy volume after a cooler-than-expected CPI report and Micron’s strong forecast boosted AI chip sentiment. Investors remain wary of data-center financing risks and post-earnings volatility.
18 December 2025
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FedEx Stock Today: FDX Rises After Earnings Beat, Guidance Raise, and Freight Spin-Off Update (Dec. 18, 2025)

FedEx Stock Today: FDX Rises After Earnings Beat, Guidance Raise, and Freight Spin-Off Update (Dec. 18, 2025)

FedEx shares rose 1%–2% late Thursday after the company reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $23.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.82, both above Wall Street expectations. The company raised the low end of its full-year profit outlook and lifted its FY2026 revenue growth forecast. Investors focused on strong pricing, cost cuts, and progress toward the planned FedEx Freight spin-off in 2026.
18 December 2025
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Nike Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NKE Slips After Q2 Earnings Beat as China Weakness and Tariffs Keep Pressure on Margins

Nike Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NKE Slips After Q2 Earnings Beat as China Weakness and Tariffs Keep Pressure on Margins

Nike stock closed at $65.63 on Dec. 18 after volatile trading, then fell 2% to 5% in after-hours despite beating earnings and revenue estimates. Fiscal Q2 revenue rose 1% to $12.43 billion, but net income and EPS both dropped 32% year over year. Gross margin fell 300 basis points. Greater China revenue slid 17%, while North America rose 9%.
18 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:18 p.m. ET): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rebound as Softer Inflation and Micron Spark a Tech-Led Rally

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:18 p.m. ET): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rebound as Softer Inflation and Micron Spark a Tech-Led Rally

U.S. stocks closed higher Thursday, with the S&P 500 up 0.78%, the Nasdaq rising 1.37%, and the Dow adding 0.14%. November’s Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% year over year, below expectations, but lacked month-to-month data due to a government shutdown. Bond yields fell, and traders increased bets on Fed rate cuts. Semiconductor earnings drove gains in tech shares.
18 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Wall Street Rebounds on Softer CPI, Europe Closes at Record, Asia Mixed Ahead of BoJ

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Wall Street Rebounds on Softer CPI, Europe Closes at Record, Asia Mixed Ahead of BoJ

U.S. stocks climbed Thursday after November CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year, below forecasts, snapping a losing streak for major indexes. The S&P 500 gained 0.79%, Nasdaq 1.38%, and Dow 0.14%. European markets closed at records as the ECB held rates and the Bank of England cut. Japan’s Nikkei dropped 1.03% ahead of a possible Bank of Japan hike.
18 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EIA Reports 167 Bcf Storage Draw as LNG Flows Stay Near Record

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EIA Reports 167 Bcf Storage Draw as LNG Flows Stay Near Record

U.S. natural gas futures fell 3% Thursday, with the January NYMEX contract settling near $3.89/MMBtu after the EIA reported a 167 Bcf storage withdrawal for the week ending Dec. 12. The draw was large but missed some forecasts, and traders weighed milder weather against strong LNG export demand. Storage stood at 3,579 Bcf, 32 Bcf above the five-year average.
18 December 2025
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Oil Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): WTI Near $56 and Brent Near $60 as Russia Sanctions Talk, Venezuela Blockade Clash With Oversupply Fears (Updated 4:15 PM EST)

Oil Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): WTI Near $56 and Brent Near $60 as Russia Sanctions Talk, Venezuela Blockade Clash With Oversupply Fears (Updated 4:15 PM EST)

U.S. WTI crude settled up 21 cents at $56.15 a barrel Thursday, while Brent finished 14 cents higher at $59.82. By 9:15 PM EST, both benchmarks slipped below settlement, with WTI at $55.89 and Brent at $59.70. Prices reacted to renewed U.S. sanctions risk on Russian oil and possible enforcement of a Venezuelan tanker blockade, but persistent oversupply kept gains in check.
18 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:17 p.m. ET): Dow Closes Higher as Softer CPI Revives Rate-Cut Bets and Tech Rebounds

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:17 p.m. ET): Dow Closes Higher as Softer CPI Revives Rate-Cut Bets and Tech Rebounds

The Dow Jones closed up 69.36 points at 47,955.33 on Thursday after U.S. inflation data came in below expectations and tech stocks rebounded. The S&P 500 rose 0.78%, and the Nasdaq gained 1.37%. The CPI report showed annual inflation at 2.7%, but analysts warned of data distortions from a recent government shutdown. Tech shares recovered following concerns over AI spending.
18 December 2025
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XRP Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): XRP Slides Near $1.81 as $2 Level Turns Into Resistance — News, Forecasts, and Key Levels

XRP Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): XRP Slides Near $1.81 as $2 Level Turns Into Resistance — News, Forecasts, and Key Levels

XRP traded near $1.81 late Thursday, failing again to break above $2.00, now seen as resistance after acting as support earlier in the year. Analysts cite persistent selling pressure and weaker retail activity, despite steady ETF inflows. Bitcoin hovered around $85,268 and ethereum at $2,811, both down modestly after U.S. CPI data triggered volatility across crypto markets.
18 December 2025
AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom and Micron Rebound as Inflation Cools and OpenAI’s Mega-Round Talk Raises the Stakes

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom and Micron Rebound as Inflation Cools and OpenAI’s Mega-Round Talk Raises the Stakes

Micron shares jumped after the company issued a stronger-than-expected profit forecast, citing continued shortages in high-bandwidth memory for AI servers. The S&P 500 rose 0.78%, Nasdaq gained 1.37%, and Dow added 0.14% as AI-linked stocks led a broad rebound. U.S. inflation data came in cooler than forecast, fueling gains in growth stocks. Reuters noted the inflation report was affected by government shutdown disruptions.
18 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,330 After Soft U.S. CPI as Fed-Cut Bets Clash With Inflation-Hedge Demand

Gold Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,330 After Soft U.S. CPI as Fed-Cut Bets Clash With Inflation-Hedge Demand

Spot gold slipped 0.12% to $4,332.10 per ounce in New York late Thursday, staying near record highs after U.S. inflation data showed a 2.7% annual rise in November, below forecasts. U.S. gold futures settled at $4,364.50. Softer inflation boosted rate-cut expectations but reduced gold’s appeal as an inflation hedge. The CPI report was affected by a federal data disruption.
18 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rally on Cooler Inflation as Micron Reignites Tech — Nike and FedEx Report After the Bell (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rally on Cooler Inflation as Micron Reignites Tech — Nike and FedEx Report After the Bell (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

The S&P 500 rose 0.78% to 6,773.91 and the Nasdaq gained 1.37% Thursday after U.S. inflation slowed to 2.7% and Micron issued a strong profit forecast. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 4.11%. Jobless claims fell, signaling a cooling but stable labor market. Lululemon and Trump Media both jumped on deal and stake news.
18 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Wall Street Rebounds on Soft CPI and Chip Rally as Europe Gains After ECB and BoE, Asia Mixed Ahead of BOJ

Global Stock Markets Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Wall Street Rebounds on Soft CPI and Chip Rally as Europe Gains After ECB and BoE, Asia Mixed Ahead of BOJ

Global stocks climbed Thursday after U.S. inflation came in below forecasts and semiconductor shares rebounded, lifting major indexes in the U.S. and Europe. The S&P 500 rose 0.78%, Nasdaq 1.37%, and STOXX 600 0.93%. U.S. 10-year Treasury yields fell to 4.12%. Asian markets were mixed, with the Nikkei down 1.03% and Hang Seng up 0.12%.
18 December 2025
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  • Toromont Industries Q1 Surge and Dividend Support Spark Valuation Debate
    May 3, 2026, 6:27 PM EDT. Toromont Industries (TSX:TIH) posted strong first quarter results with higher sales, net income, and earnings per share, alongside a confirmed dividend. Its shares jumped 24.26% over three months and nearly doubled in total returns over a year, closing at CA$217.38. Despite this momentum, analysts' consensus price target is CA$209.56, suggesting the stock is about 3.7% overvalued. Conversely, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model values shares at CA$234.08, implying a 7.1% undervaluation. Investors face a valuation crossroads amid margin pressures from rising costs and dependence on Caterpillar. The divergence between analyst targets and DCF models underscores differing views on future growth and risks in capital equipment and infrastructure demand.

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Navitas Semiconductor Stock Is Running Hot. Tuesday Will Test the AI Power Story

Navitas Semiconductor Stock Is Running Hot. Tuesday Will Test the AI Power Story

4 May 2026
Navitas Semiconductor shares rose 5.76% to $17.45 Friday on heavy volume ahead of first-quarter results due Tuesday. The company forecast Q1 revenue of $8.0–$8.5 million after posting a $41.4 million loss last quarter. Management highlighted new high-power chips for AI data centers but warned that design wins do not guarantee near-term sales. CEO Chris Allexandre and CFO Tonya Stevens will discuss results May 5.
Eaton Stock Faces May 5 Test as AI Data Center Bets Meet Earnings Reality

Eaton Stock Faces May 5 Test as AI Data Center Bets Meet Earnings Reality

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Eaton will report first-quarter results before the NYSE opens Tuesday, following its Boyd Thermal acquisition and push into AI data-center power systems. Shares closed Friday at $425.55, down 1.72%, with a market value near $166 billion. Wall Street expects adjusted earnings of $2.75 per share for the March quarter. Investors are watching for signs that AI data-center demand is driving orders and profit.
Blue Owl Capital Faces Fresh Private-Credit Test After Brown Slashes OBDC Stake

Blue Owl Capital Faces Fresh Private-Credit Test After Brown Slashes OBDC Stake

4 May 2026
Brown University cut its stake in Blue Owl Capital Corp’s main private-credit fund by 53%, holding 1.5 million OBDC shares at March 31, down from 3.2 million at the end of 2025. Blue Owl’s quarterly filing showed revenue rose to $753.8 million, net income doubled to $15.5 million, but its direct-lending strategy posted a 1.1% net loss as repayments outpaced new loans.
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