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Applied Digital Corporation Stock (APLD) News Today: Why Shares Are Swinging, Key AI Data Center Catalysts, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Applied Digital Corporation Stock (APLD) News Today: Why Shares Are Swinging, Key AI Data Center Catalysts, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Applied Digital shares fell 17.5% to $22.98 on December 15, 2025, with trading volume over 43 million shares. Analysts attributed the drop to a broader pullback in AI-infrastructure stocks, not a specific company event. Premarket quotes on December 16 showed continued volatility, with prices near $22.75–$22.89.
16 December 2025
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Nickel Price Today: Nickel Holds Near $14,300 as China Data, Oversupply Fears and Fresh Forecasts Hit Sentiment (Dec. 16, 2025)

Nickel Price Today: Nickel Holds Near $14,300 as China Data, Oversupply Fears and Fresh Forecasts Hit Sentiment (Dec. 16, 2025)

Nickel prices hovered near multi-month lows on December 16, with LME three-month contracts down 0.2% at $14,310 per tonne and Shanghai nickel hitting a 40-month low of 111,770 yuan. Markets reacted to weak Chinese economic data, thin year-end liquidity, and fresh oversupply warnings from major producers including Nornickel.
16 December 2025
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Zinc Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): LME Zinc Slides Toward $3,050 as Inventories Rebuild; 2026 Forecasts Turn More Cautious

Zinc Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): LME Zinc Slides Toward $3,050 as Inventories Rebuild; 2026 Forecasts Turn More Cautious

Zinc futures fell about 1% to $3,056 per metric ton on December 16 as LME inventories rose 4.1% to 64,475 tons. The most-traded SHFE zinc contract in Shanghai settled at 23,215 yuan/mt, down 0.92%. Traders cited fresh warehouse inflows and thin year-end liquidity. Market debate continues over whether supply will swing from tightness in 2025 to surplus in 2026.
16 December 2025
Aluminum Price Today (Dec 16, 2025): LME Near $2,880/t as Smelter Risks, Tight Trade Flows, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts Lift the Outlook

Aluminum Price Today (Dec 16, 2025): LME Near $2,880/t as Smelter Risks, Tight Trade Flows, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts Lift the Outlook

Aluminum traded near $2,879.5 per metric ton on the LME Tuesday, as supply concerns and energy risks returned to focus. U.S. Midwest premiums reached a record 88.10 cents per pound, while Japanese Q1 2026 offers rose to $190–$203 per ton. Major banks raised 2026 price forecasts above $3,000. South32 said it will idle its Mozal smelter in Mozambique by March.
16 December 2025
Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Takeover Bidding War Keeps Shares Pinned Near $30 as Deadlines and Regulators Loom

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Takeover Bidding War Keeps Shares Pinned Near $30 as Deadlines and Regulators Loom

Warner Bros. Discovery traded at $29.71 on December 16, just below the $30-per-share offer, as takeover speculation intensified. Netflix reaffirmed its bid despite a hostile offer from Paramount Skydance and is publicly addressing antitrust concerns. European regulators emerged as a potential obstacle, raising new uncertainty for deal timelines.
16 December 2025
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Ford Stock (NYSE: F) in Focus: $19.5B EV Reset, Hybrid Pivot, Battery Storage Push and Updated Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Ford Stock (NYSE: F) in Focus: $19.5B EV Reset, Hybrid Pivot, Battery Storage Push and Updated Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Ford shares fell $0.11 to $13.65 Tuesday after the company announced it will take $19.5 billion in EV-related charges through 2027 and scale back major electric vehicle projects. Ford raised its 2025 adjusted EBIT outlook to $7 billion and reaffirmed free cash flow guidance. Most of the cash impact from the charges is expected in 2026–2027.
16 December 2025
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Palladium Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): XPD Holds in the Mid-$1,500s as EU ICE Policy Shift and Supply Balance Talk Shape Outlook

Palladium Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): XPD Holds in the Mid-$1,500s as EU ICE Policy Shift and Supply Balance Talk Shape Outlook

Spot palladium traded near $1,563.69 per ounce on Dec. 16, 2025, down 0.2% but close to a two-month high, Reuters reported. Prices fluctuated in the mid-$1,500s as traders watched for a break above $1,600. Caution ahead of U.S. jobs and inflation data drove profit-taking. The European Commission signaled it may ease its 2035 combustion-engine car ban, potentially supporting future palladium demand.
16 December 2025
Platinum Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Spot Near $1,830 as Supply Deficit Talk and EU Auto Policy Headlines Lift the Market

Platinum Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Spot Near $1,830 as Supply Deficit Talk and EU Auto Policy Headlines Lift the Market

Spot platinum rose to $1,828 per ounce Tuesday morning, its highest since 2011, up 1.6% over 24 hours, according to APMEX. Prices ranged from $1,810 to $1,830 in spot markets, with futures nearing $1,845. The rally comes as gold retreats ahead of delayed U.S. jobs data, while investors cite tight supply and European auto-policy shifts as key drivers.
16 December 2025
LIRR Penn Station Service Disrupted by Broken Rail in East River Tunnel, Trains Diverted to Grand Central and Atlantic Terminal (Dec. 16, 2025)

LIRR Penn Station Service Disrupted by Broken Rail in East River Tunnel, Trains Diverted to Grand Central and Atlantic Terminal (Dec. 16, 2025)

A broken rail in an East River tunnel halted most Long Island Rail Road service to Penn Station during Tuesday’s rush hour, forcing thousands of riders to divert to Grand Central, Atlantic Terminal, or Long Island City. Amtrak crews completed repairs later in the morning, but delays and cancellations persisted as train schedules recovered. LIRR tickets were cross-honored on subways to ease the disruption.
16 December 2025
IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) Slides on Capex and Dilution Fears — Fresh Forecasts and Analyst Takes for Dec. 16, 2025

IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) Slides on Capex and Dilution Fears — Fresh Forecasts and Analyst Takes for Dec. 16, 2025

IREN Limited shares fell 11.6% to $35.48 on December 16, 2025, extending a six-week slide and leaving the stock about 47% below its early November peak. The drop follows concerns over funding needs and dilution despite a major AI cloud deal with Microsoft. IREN’s Q1 FY26 revenue was $240.3 million, with $232.9 million from Bitcoin mining and $7.3 million from AI cloud services.
16 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): NYMEX Slides Toward $3.94 as Mild Weather Forecasts Cool Winter Demand

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): NYMEX Slides Toward $3.94 as Mild Weather Forecasts Cool Winter Demand

U.S. natural gas futures fell to around $3.93 per MMBtu on December 16, down nearly 2% from the prior close, as warmer late-December forecasts cut winter heating demand. Prices have dropped sharply from a 52-week high of $5.496 earlier this month. European TTF gas traded near €26.78/MWh, while Asian JKM LNG hovered around $10.70/mmBtu. EU storage sits at about 69.75% full.
16 December 2025
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Copper Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): LME Retreats From Record High as China Data Weighs; Goldman and Morgan Stanley Update 2026 Outlook

Copper Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): LME Retreats From Record High as China Data Weighs; Goldman and Morgan Stanley Update 2026 Outlook

Copper prices fell on December 16, 2025, with LME three-month contracts slipping to around $11,592 per ton by mid-morning in London after last week’s record high. Shanghai copper dropped 1.29% to 91,380 yuan/ton, while U.S. COMEX futures traded near $5.37/lb, down 0.77%. Weaker Chinese factory data and concerns over speculative trading fueled the decline.
16 December 2025
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Cipher Mining (CIFR) Stock Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Latest News, AI Data-Center Deals, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Cipher Mining (CIFR) Stock Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Latest News, AI Data-Center Deals, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Cipher Mining shares traded around $14.50 in early pre-market Dec. 16, after closing at $14.74 Monday amid ongoing volatility in bitcoin-linked stocks. The company recently signed a $5.5 billion, 15-year lease with Amazon Web Services for AI data-center capacity. CIFR’s 52-week range stands at $1.86 to $25.52.
16 December 2025
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US Jobs Report and Retail Sales Today: What October–November Data Could Reveal About the Economy and Fed Policy (Dec. 16, 2025)

US Jobs Report and Retail Sales Today: What October–November Data Could Reveal About the Economy and Fed Policy (Dec. 16, 2025)

The U.S. government will release a combined October-November jobs report Tuesday after a 43-day shutdown delayed data collection. October’s household survey was not conducted, so no official October unemployment rate will be published—a first since 1948. September’s figures showed nonfarm payrolls up 119,000 and unemployment at 4.4%. The Federal Reserve cut rates last week citing labor market softness.
16 December 2025
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Palantir (PLTR) Renews Three-Year DGSI Contract in France as Data Sovereignty Debate Intensifies

Palantir (PLTR) Renews Three-Year DGSI Contract in France as Data Sovereignty Debate Intensifies

Palantir Technologies has renewed its three-year contract with France’s domestic intelligence agency, the DGSI, extending a partnership that began in 2016. The agreement covers Palantir’s software platform and ongoing operational support. French authorities say the renewal will continue until a domestic alternative is ready. The company’s tools were used during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
16 December 2025
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Pfizer Forecasts Flat 2026 Sales and Lower Profit as COVID Demand Falls; PFE Dividend Remains $0.43

Pfizer Forecasts Flat 2026 Sales and Lower Profit as COVID Demand Falls; PFE Dividend Remains $0.43

Pfizer projected 2026 revenue of $59.5 billion to $62.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.80 to $3.00, both below Wall Street estimates. The company cited falling COVID-19 product sales and loss of exclusivity for key drugs as main drags. Shares were little changed Tuesday after the update. Pfizer expects about $5 billion in COVID product revenue for 2026, down from $6.5 billion in 2025.
16 December 2025
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  • Baker Hughes Leads Energy Sector Gains After Strong Q1 Results
    May 3, 2026, 12:58 PM EDT. Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) surged 10% in the past week, outperforming the energy sector's 4.4% rise, driven by better-than-expected first-quarter results. The Houston-based oilfield services firm reported $6.6 billion in revenue, surpassing analyst estimates of $6.34 billion, and adjusted earnings of $0.58 per share, beating the $0.49 forecast. Growth was fueled by increased demand from data centers and investments in liquefied natural gas infrastructure. Despite a 19% revenue drop from the Middle East and Asia due to ongoing conflicts, elevated oil prices through 2026 keep Baker Hughes attractive. However, Motley Fool's Stock Advisor did not include Baker Hughes in its current top 10 stocks, highlighting other stocks with higher potential returns.

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Rigetti Computing shares closed at $17.50 ahead of its first-quarter earnings report due May 11. The company recently launched its 108-qubit Cepheus-1-108Q system, now available via its cloud and Amazon Braket. Analysts expect a quarterly loss of 5 cents per share on $3.3 million revenue. Rigetti reported 2025 revenue of $7.1 million and a net loss of $216.2 million.
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