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XRP Price Today at 10:05 AM ET (Dec. 18, 2025): XRP Trades Near $1.90 as Ripple Expands Institutional Push and ETFs Keep Drawing Inflows

XRP Price Today at 10:05 AM ET (Dec. 18, 2025): XRP Trades Near $1.90 as Ripple Expands Institutional Push and ETFs Keep Drawing Inflows

XRP traded near $1.90 at 10:05 a.m. ET Thursday, down about 2%–3% over 24 hours, with market cap near $115 billion. The token stayed below the $2.00 level despite Ripple announcing a new prime-brokerage partnership with TJM. Spot XRP ETF inflows surpassed $1 billion, but broader crypto market weakness weighed on price action. Trading volume over 24 hours reached about $4.0 billion.
18 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 10:07 a.m. ET): Micron’s Blowout Forecast Lifts Nvidia as Oracle Financing Jitters Test the AI Trade

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 10:07 a.m. ET): Micron’s Blowout Forecast Lifts Nvidia as Oracle Financing Jitters Test the AI Trade

Micron shares jumped Thursday after the company issued a stronger-than-expected profit forecast, citing tight supply and high demand for high-bandwidth memory used in AI data centers. U.S. inflation cooled in November, with CPI up 2.7% year over year, fueling hopes for rate cuts and boosting tech stocks at the open. Ongoing concerns remain about financing large-scale data center projects, affecting sentiment across AI infrastructure names.
18 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today at 9:59 AM ET (18.12.2025): BTC Hovers Near $88K as ETF Inflows Rebound, But Sellers Keep a Lid on the Rally

Bitcoin Price Today at 9:59 AM ET (18.12.2025): BTC Hovers Near $88K as ETF Inflows Rebound, But Sellers Keep a Lid on the Rally

Bitcoin traded near $88,367 at 10:05 a.m. ET Thursday, down 1.36% after a volatile session between $85,355 and $90,187. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $457 million in net inflows Wednesday, led by Fidelity and BlackRock. Persistent selling from long-term holders and macro uncertainty kept rallies capped despite renewed institutional demand.
18 December 2025
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Silver Price Today at 9:58 (Dec. 18, 2025): Spot Silver at $65.66 Near Records as CPI and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Keep Traders on Edge

Silver Price Today at 9:58 (Dec. 18, 2025): Spot Silver at $65.66 Near Records as CPI and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Keep Traders on Edge

Silver spot price fell $0.82 to $65.66/oz at 9:58 a.m. ET Thursday, according to APMEX, after hitting a record near $66.88 in the prior session. The market traded in a tight, elevated range as traders booked profits and awaited U.S. inflation data. A stronger dollar pressured prices. Silver remains near all-time highs.
18 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today (BTC-USD): Bitcoin Holds Near $88,000 After U.S. CPI Surprise — Key Levels and Forecasts for 2025–2026

Bitcoin Price Today (BTC-USD): Bitcoin Holds Near $88,000 After U.S. CPI Surprise — Key Levels and Forecasts for 2025–2026

Bitcoin traded near $88,044 on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, after swinging between $85,355 and $90,187 amid volatile trading. U.S. inflation data showed consumer prices rising 2.7% in November, below forecasts, prompting traders to increase bets on a January Fed rate cut. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $457 million in inflows Wednesday, the highest since November. Bitcoin remains below the $90,000 mark after repeated failed breakouts this week.
18 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today Dec. 18, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise After Cooler CPI as Micron Sparks Tech Bounce

US Stock Market Today Dec. 18, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise After Cooler CPI as Micron Sparks Tech Bounce

U.S. stocks rose sharply Thursday morning after November CPI data showed annual inflation at 2.7%, below the expected 3.1%. The S&P 500 ETF gained 0.8%, Nasdaq 100 ETF 1.2%, and the 10-year Treasury yield slipped to 4.13%. The U.S. dollar index fell to 98.25. Data collection issues from the recent government shutdown left some economists cautious about the report’s reliability.
18 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 18, 2025): DJIA Rises to 48,112 at 9:47 a.m. ET After Softer CPI and Micron-Fueled Tech Bounce

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 18, 2025): DJIA Rises to 48,112 at 9:47 a.m. ET After Softer CPI and Micron-Fueled Tech Bounce

At 9:47 a.m. ET Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average traded at 48,112.66, up 226.69 points after a lower-than-expected November CPI report. Headline inflation rose 2.7% year-over-year, missing forecasts, but no monthly data was published due to a government shutdown. The S&P 500 gained 0.7%, Nasdaq rose 1.2%, and traders increased bets on a January Fed rate cut.
18 December 2025
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Three Mile Island Restart: Energy Secretary Chris Wright Says Crane Clean Energy Center Can Cut Power Prices and Fuel Microsoft’s AI Push

Three Mile Island Restart: Energy Secretary Chris Wright Says Crane Clean Energy Center Can Cut Power Prices and Fuel Microsoft’s AI Push

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited the former Three Mile Island nuclear site to promote restarting Unit 1, backed by a $1 billion federal loan to Constellation Energy. The project aims to supply power for AI-driven data center growth, with Microsoft signing a long-term purchase deal. Unit 1, shut since 2019, could return to service by 2027, pending regulatory approval.
18 December 2025
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US CPI Report: Inflation Cools to 2.7% in November as Stock Futures Jump, Jobless Claims Fall, and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Reprice

US CPI Report: Inflation Cools to 2.7% in November as Stock Futures Jump, Jobless Claims Fall, and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Reprice

U.S. inflation slowed to 2.7% in November, but the data followed a government shutdown that disrupted October’s figures, complicating comparisons. Stock futures rose and Treasury yields slipped Thursday after the report and upbeat news from a major AI chipmaker, reversing losses from a tech-led selloff the previous day.
18 December 2025
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ECB Holds Rates at 2% as Bank of England Cuts to 3.75%: Riksbank and Norges Bank Pause in Europe’s Final 2025 Calls (Dec. 18, 2025)

ECB Holds Rates at 2% as Bank of England Cuts to 3.75%: Riksbank and Norges Bank Pause in Europe’s Final 2025 Calls (Dec. 18, 2025)

The European Central Bank held interest rates steady Thursday, citing stronger growth and inflation near target. The Bank of England cut rates by 0.25 points to 3.75% in a narrow 5–4 vote, signaling divisions over further easing. Sweden’s Riksbank and Norway’s Norges Bank left rates unchanged, pointing to ongoing caution amid economic uncertainty.
18 December 2025
Netflix Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NFLX Holds Near $95 as the Warner Bros. Deal, Analyst Targets, and Antitrust Timeline Shape the Outlook

Netflix Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NFLX Holds Near $95 as the Warner Bros. Deal, Analyst Targets, and Antitrust Timeline Shape the Outlook

Netflix shares traded near $94.79 Thursday as the company pursues a $72 billion deal for Warner Bros. Discovery’s Streaming & Studios assets. Warner’s board rejected a rival offer from Paramount, backing Netflix’s bid. Hedge fund Standard General is in talks to buy WBD’s cable networks, including CNN, which are excluded from the Netflix deal.
18 December 2025
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Oracle Stock (ORCL) Slides on AI Data Center Funding Jitters: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts on Dec. 18, 2025

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Slides on AI Data Center Funding Jitters: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts on Dec. 18, 2025

Oracle shares fell about 5.4% to $178.46 by 13:17 UTC on December 18, 2025, after reports raised new questions about financing for its $10 billion Michigan AI data center project with OpenAI. Oracle confirmed talks for an equity deal are ongoing but said Blue Owl Capital is not involved, following reports of stalled negotiations. Investors cited concerns over funding structures, execution timelines, and rising capital spending.
18 December 2025
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MARA Holdings Stock (MARA) News and Forecast for Dec. 18, 2025: Bitcoin Dip, AI Data Center Pivot, and Analysts’ Price Targets

MARA Holdings Stock (MARA) News and Forecast for Dec. 18, 2025: Bitcoin Dip, AI Data Center Pivot, and Analysts’ Price Targets

MARA Holdings shares closed at $9.93 on Dec. 17, down 7.1% on heavy volume, then rebounded to $10.23 in early premarket trading Dec. 18. The stock has dropped about 53% since mid-October, tracking Bitcoin’s 31% decline. Investors are weighing MARA’s push into AI and energy infrastructure as mining profits shrink after the 2024 halving cut block rewards.
18 December 2025
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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

Mars completed its acquisition of Kellanova on Dec. 11, 2025. Kellanova shareholders received $83.50 per share in cash, except for limited cases such as exercised appraisal rights. Trading in Kellanova stock was halted, and the company began delisting and SEC deregistration steps. The deal followed final EU regulatory approval on Dec. 8.
18 December 2025
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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 shares fell 3.2% on Dec. 18 amid a broader tech selloff, following a Reuters report that Google is developing "TorchTPU" to make its TPUs more compatible with PyTorch and reduce reliance on Nvidia's software. The move comes as investors question the profitability of ongoing AI infrastructure spending.
18 December 2025
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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

SoFi Technologies launched a U.S.-dollar stablecoin, SoFiUSD, issued by SoFi Bank, N.A., aiming to provide settlement infrastructure for banks and fintechs. Shares traded at $25.27 on Dec. 18, 2025, with a market cap near $31.85 billion. SoFiUSD is fully reserved by cash and initially targets commercial partners, with consumer access expected later.
18 December 2025
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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

The U.S. Department of Transportation unveiled a national strategy on Dec. 18 targeting initial advanced air mobility flights in 2027 and broader operations by 2030. Archer Aviation is applying to launch air taxi services in several U.S. cities under the new eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. Archer stock remains volatile as investors weigh regulatory progress against certification risk and cash burn.
18 December 2025
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  • GSK Share Price Dips Amid Pipeline Developments; Valuation Viewed as Undervalued at £19.01
    May 3, 2026, 5:56 PM EDT. GSK (LSE:GSK) shares slipped 1.4% on the day and 5.9% over the past week, pulling back 11.3% in a month after earlier gains this year. Despite this, the healthcare giant shows a 36.6% total return over one year, suggesting cooling momentum after strong gains. Analysts place GSK's fair value at around £78, far above the current share price near £19, implying significant undervaluation. This valuation hinges on successful late-stage drug approvals and upcoming regulatory decisions, including an FDA ruling expected soon. Key executives will present insights at major healthcare conferences this week, underscoring critical upcoming catalysts. Investors should weigh the optimistic outlook against risks tied to trial outcomes and regulatory reviews before reassessing their position in GSK stock.

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X-Energy’s $1 Billion Nuclear IPO Faces Its First Test After Wall Street Pop

X-Energy’s $1 Billion Nuclear IPO Faces Its First Test After Wall Street Pop

3 May 2026
X-Energy shares closed Friday at $30.53, up 33% from the $23 IPO price but down from last week’s high. Kentucky utilities LG&E and KU are studying deployment of X-Energy’s Xe-100 small modular reactor after the state approved new nuclear site-readiness grants. The company has yet to deliver a commercial reactor, with licensing, fuel, and construction still pending.
Bitmine’s $23 Million Ethereum Deal Puts BMNR Stock Back in the Spotlight

Bitmine’s $23 Million Ethereum Deal Puts BMNR Stock Back in the Spotlight

3 May 2026
The Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 ETH to Bitmine Immersion Technologies for about $22.9 million in a private deal, bringing Bitmine’s holdings to over 5 million ETH, or 4.2% of the total supply. The transaction was completed at an average price of $2,292.15 per ETH. BMNR last closed at $21.88 on Friday. Ether traded near $2,327.
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