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Goldman Sachs Stock (GS) Rises on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Goldman Sachs Stock (GS) Rises on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Goldman Sachs shares traded in the high-$870s on December 18, up modestly as softer U.S. inflation data and Dow gains supported financial stocks. The bank hired Brian Cayne, co-founder of Qatalyst Partners, as global co-head of software investment banking. Goldman led global tech M&A by deal value in 2025, advising on $337.8 billion in transactions.
18 December 2025
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AppLovin (APP) Stock Surges on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

AppLovin (APP) Stock Surges on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

AppLovin shares jumped 5%–6% to near $694 by midday Thursday after the Czech National Bank disclosed a new $49.4 million stake. The stock’s market cap hovered above $200 billion, up 103% year-to-date. Insider selling totaled about $195 million over the past three months, including sales by CEO Arash Adam Foroughi and director Eduardo Vivas. Institutional ownership stands at roughly 41.85%.
18 December 2025
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Cisco Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): CSCO Rises as Wall Street Lifts Targets—But a Critical Zero‑Day Cyber Alert Adds Risk

Cisco Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): CSCO Rises as Wall Street Lifts Targets—But a Critical Zero‑Day Cyber Alert Adds Risk

Cisco stock rose 1.5% to $77.15 on December 18 after Morgan Stanley reaffirmed its “Overweight” rating and analysts raised targets. Meanwhile, Cisco warned that China-linked attackers are actively exploiting a critical zero-day flaw in its Secure Email products, with no patch available. Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency rated the vulnerability CVE-2025-20393 at 10/10 severity. Trading volume reached 6.14 million shares.
18 December 2025
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Banco BBVA Argentina (BBAR) Stock Surges on Dec. 18, 2025: Dividend Headlines, FX Overhaul Tailwinds, and Where Analysts See the Shares Next

Banco BBVA Argentina (BBAR) Stock Surges on Dec. 18, 2025: Dividend Headlines, FX Overhaul Tailwinds, and Where Analysts See the Shares Next

Banco BBVA Argentina ADS (BBAR) surged 8.7% to $18.44 in New York trading, following news of a new dividend, an auto-finance deal, and upcoming changes to Argentina’s currency regime. The central bank will index the peso’s exchange-rate band to inflation starting January 1, 2026, replacing the previous fixed adjustment.
18 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock: Standard General CNN Talks, Netflix Deal vs Paramount Bid, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 18, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock: Standard General CNN Talks, Netflix Deal vs Paramount Bid, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 18, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery shares fell about 1% to $27.93 on Dec. 18 after reports that hedge fund Standard General is in talks to invest in or acquire parts of WBD’s networks business, including CNN. The board urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s tender offer, backing a rival deal with Netflix. Morgan Stanley raised its price target for WBD to $29 amid shifting deal dynamics.
18 December 2025
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Linde plc Stock (LIN) in Focus on Dec. 18, 2025: New CFO Space Board Role, EPS Guidance, and Analyst Targets Near $500

Linde plc Stock (LIN) in Focus on Dec. 18, 2025: New CFO Space Board Role, EPS Guidance, and Analyst Targets Near $500

Linde shares traded near $422 midday Dec. 18 after CFO Matt White joined Stoke Space’s board, highlighting the company’s push into commercial space. The Czech National Bank increased its stake in Linde during Q3, according to filings. Analysts continue to cite strong earnings potential despite a premium valuation and mixed industrial trends.
18 December 2025
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Costco Stock (COST) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 18, 2025

Costco Stock (COST) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 18, 2025

Costco shares traded at $859.54, down 0.36% as of 11:50 a.m. ET on Dec. 18, with a market cap near $381 billion. Investors are weighing strong fiscal Q1 2026 results—net sales of $65.98 billion, net income of $2.001 billion—against concerns over valuation and a slight dip in membership renewal rates. A recent “Sell” call and lack of formal guidance have added to the debate.
18 December 2025
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Rare Metals Stocks Today: MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, Energy Fuels in Focus at Noon ET as China Streamlines Rare Earth Export Licences (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rare Metals Stocks Today: MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, Energy Fuels in Focus at Noon ET as China Streamlines Rare Earth Export Licences (Dec. 18, 2025)

China confirmed Thursday it has begun issuing “general licences” to speed rare earth exports, but did not disclose the number or terms. U.S.-listed rare metals stocks traded mixed at midday, with MP Materials flat at $52.03, Energy Fuels up 2.9%, and Lithium Americas down 1.8%. Investors weighed Beijing’s move against ongoing U.S. efforts to localize supply chains.
18 December 2025
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Fintech Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): SoFi’s Stablecoin Debut Ignites Crypto-Linked Rally as PayPal Slips on a Downgrade

Fintech Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): SoFi’s Stablecoin Debut Ignites Crypto-Linked Rally as PayPal Slips on a Downgrade

SoFi, Affirm, and Upstart surged midday Thursday, with Upstart up about 8.1% and Affirm up 7.1%, as fintech stocks outpaced the broader market after a cooler U.S. inflation report. The Global X FinTech ETF rose 2%, while PayPal fell 1.1% after a downgrade. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.1% in November, up 2.7% year over year. Coinbase and Robinhood also gained, while Visa and Mastercard were little changed.
18 December 2025
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Energy Storage Stocks Surge at Midday as Grid Scarcity, Texas Battery Buildout, and Analyst Upgrades Refocus Wall Street

Energy Storage Stocks Surge at Midday as Grid Scarcity, Texas Battery Buildout, and Analyst Upgrades Refocus Wall Street

Energy storage stocks jumped at midday, with Sunrun up 7.7%, SES AI 7.4%, and Enphase 5.3%. Tesla and Fluence each rose 4.4%. Generac fell 3.5%. PJM’s latest capacity auction hit a record price cap, missing its reserve margin target by over 6,600 MW, as data center demand surged.
18 December 2025
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Crypto Stocks Today in the US Market: COIN, MSTR, HUT and Bitcoin Miner Shares Move Higher at Midday (Dec. 18, 2025)

Crypto Stocks Today in the US Market: COIN, MSTR, HUT and Bitcoin Miner Shares Move Higher at Midday (Dec. 18, 2025)

At 12:03 p.m. ET Thursday, major U.S. crypto stocks traded higher despite Bitcoin falling 0.7% to $86,130 and Ethereum down 0.7% at $2,841. Coinbase rose 1.4%, Hut 8 gained 5%, and Core Scientific jumped 6.7%. Softer U.S. inflation data and AI infrastructure narratives drove gains in mining stocks. Marathon Digital slipped 0.3%.
18 December 2025
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Coinbase Stock (COIN) Today: “Everything Exchange” Expansion, Analyst Price Targets, and Key Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 18, 2025)

Coinbase Stock (COIN) Today: “Everything Exchange” Expansion, Analyst Price Targets, and Key Catalysts to Watch (Dec. 18, 2025)

Coinbase shares rose 2.3% to $249.80 on Dec. 18, 2025, after launching U.S. stock and ETF trading for retail users. The company also announced new prediction markets and previewed plans for tokenized equities. Bitcoin traded near $87,678 as crypto prices stabilized. Regulatory questions remain over Coinbase’s expansion into event contracts and tokenized assets.
18 December 2025
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India’s SHANTI Bill Passes Parliament: Private Entry into Nuclear Power, Liability Overhaul, and Protests Explained

India’s SHANTI Bill Passes Parliament: Private Entry into Nuclear Power, Liability Overhaul, and Protests Explained

India’s Parliament passed the SHANTI Bill on December 18, 2025, opening the civil nuclear sector to private Indian companies and joint ventures for the first time. Opposition parties and unions announced nationwide protests, citing safety and liability concerns. The law replaces two key nuclear acts and aims to boost nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047. Foreign firms can participate only through partnerships with Indian companies.
18 December 2025
Caterpillar (CAT) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: CPI Surprise, Fresh Filings, Dividend Clarity, and 2026 Price Targets

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: CPI Surprise, Fresh Filings, Dividend Clarity, and 2026 Price Targets

Caterpillar shares rebounded Thursday, trading in the high-$560s after a steep drop Wednesday that saw the stock close at $561.89. U.S. November CPI rose 2.7%, below forecasts, fueling hopes for rate cuts and lifting industrial stocks. New filings showed the Czech National Bank increased its Caterpillar stake. Inflation data reliability was questioned due to a missing October report.
18 December 2025
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Uber Stock Today (NYSE: UBER): Robotaxi Debate Heats Up as Analysts Reprice the Risk — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 18, 2025

Uber Stock Today (NYSE: UBER): Robotaxi Debate Heats Up as Analysts Reprice the Risk — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 18, 2025

Uber shares traded near $80 on December 18, 2025, giving the company a market cap of about $164 billion. Bernstein reiterated its Outperform rating and $115 price target, saying robotaxi concerns are overstated. Reuters reported Uber is linked to robotaxi testing in Munich with Momenta in 2026. The stock has swung between the high-$50s and over $100 in the past year.
18 December 2025
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  • Bill Ackman's Pershing Square USA IPO Opens 18% Below Price
    May 3, 2026, 6:12 PM EDT. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman's latest U.S.-listed closed-end fund, Pershing Square USA Ltd. (PSUS), stumbled on its April 29 debut, closing 18% below its $50 IPO price at $40.90. Despite an incentive granting one Pershing Square Inc. share for every five PSUS shares purchased, demand remained weak. Pershing Square USA is managed by Pershing Square Capital Management, owned by Pershing Square Inc. Ackman cited retail investor missteps as a factor in the weak open. The fund aims to mirror Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway with a concentrated portfolio including Brookfield Corp, Uber, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta Platforms. Pershing Square Inc. shares rose 15% over April 29-30. The fund's focus on long-term holdings reflects Ackman's strategy rather than frequent trades.

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Alibaba Stock Faces a Crucial AI Test as Accio Work Hits 230,000 Businesses

Alibaba Stock Faces a Crucial AI Test as Accio Work Hits 230,000 Businesses

4 May 2026
Alibaba said its Accio Work AI tool has been adopted by over 230,000 businesses worldwide one month after launch. The company will report March-quarter and fiscal 2026 results on May 13, with investors watching if AI and cloud growth can offset weaker e-commerce margins. Alibaba’s U.S. shares last closed at $131.50, down 0.31%. Revenue rose 1.7% last quarter, while net income fell 66.3%.
NuScale Power Stock Faces Big Week as Earnings Near and SMR Rivals Chase Big Tech

NuScale Power Stock Faces Big Week as Earnings Near and SMR Rivals Chase Big Tech

4 May 2026
NuScale Power shares closed at $12.14 Friday, down 2.57%, ahead of its May 7 first-quarter update. The company has not delivered a commercial reactor or signed binding contracts, despite regulatory approval of its US460 design in 2025. NuScale ended 2025 with $1.3 billion in cash but saw revenue fall to $31.5 million. The firm opened a Houston operations center last week to target energy and industrial customers.
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