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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
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Closes Higher on Cooler Inflation, Micron-Fueled Tech Rebound (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Closes Higher on Cooler Inflation, Micron-Fueled Tech Rebound (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 69.36 points, or 0.14%, to 47,955.33 on Thursday. The S&P 500 gained 0.78% and the Nasdaq climbed 1.37%, boosted by Micron’s strong outlook and softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. November CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year, below forecasts, but data collection was disrupted by a government shutdown.
18 December 2025
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PepsiCo Stock (PEP) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets: Citi Lifts Price Target to $170 as Turnaround Plan and Leadership Changes Take Center Stage (Dec. 18, 2025)

PepsiCo Stock (PEP) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets: Citi Lifts Price Target to $170 as Turnaround Plan and Leadership Changes Take Center Stage (Dec. 18, 2025)

PepsiCo shares closed at $149.67 on Dec. 18, down 0.27%, as investors weighed a leadership reshuffle, activist pressure from Elliott, and a legal development. Trading volume was light. Citi raised its price target to $170, citing undervaluation and a positive 2026 outlook. The stock has hovered near $150 as the market awaits details on turnaround efforts.
18 December 2025
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T-Mobile Stock (NASDAQ: TMUS) on Dec. 18, 2025: Price Holds Near $200 as Wall Street Recalibrates Targets After $14.6B Shareholder-Return Plan

T-Mobile Stock (NASDAQ: TMUS) on Dec. 18, 2025: Price Holds Near $200 as Wall Street Recalibrates Targets After $14.6B Shareholder-Return Plan

T-Mobile US shares traded near $200.62 Thursday after Goldman Sachs cut its price target to $233 from $251 but kept a Buy rating. The company’s board recently authorized a new shareholder return program of up to $14.6 billion through 2026. T-Mobile also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share, payable March 12, 2026.
18 December 2025
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Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock Today: Alzheimer’s Registry Launch, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock Today: Alzheimer’s Registry Launch, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Thermo Fisher Scientific said Thursday it enrolled the first patient in its new PPD CorEvitas Alzheimer’s Disease Registry, aimed at collecting real-world evidence on neurodegenerative care. Shares traded near $561 in the afternoon, down slightly after a 1.33% drop Wednesday. The registry will track long-term safety and effectiveness of Alzheimer’s treatments, including MRI-based monitoring of drug side effects.
18 December 2025
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Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK) Stock News and Forecasts: FDA Fast-Track Signals, BMO Upgrade, and a New Keytruda–Padcev Win (Dec. 18, 2025)

Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK) Stock News and Forecasts: FDA Fast-Track Signals, BMO Upgrade, and a New Keytruda–Padcev Win (Dec. 18, 2025)

Merck shares rose modestly Thursday after BMO Capital Markets upgraded the stock to Outperform and raised its price target to $130. The FDA is reportedly moving to fast-track two Merck pipeline drugs. Merck also announced positive Phase 3 results for Keytruda plus Padcev in earlier-stage bladder cancer, showing improved survival outcomes.
18 December 2025
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Honeywell International (HON) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next

Honeywell International (HON) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next

Honeywell shares traded near $198.84, down 0.5% on Dec. 18, 2025, as investors reacted to new analyst coverage and ongoing restructuring. The company recently completed the spin-off of Solstice Advanced Materials, distributing one Solstice share for every four Honeywell shares. A larger aerospace separation remains scheduled for the second half of 2026.
18 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Surges on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Surges on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

SoFi Technologies launched SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A., marking the first time a national bank has issued a stablecoin on a public blockchain. SOFI shares rose 4.8% to $26.50 on heavy volume after the announcement. SoFiUSD is fully reserved by cash and aims to serve banks, fintechs, and enterprise platforms with 24/7 settlement.
18 December 2025
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Progressive (PGR) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): William Blair Downgrade, New Price Targets, and What November Results & the $13.50 Dividend Signal

Progressive (PGR) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): William Blair Downgrade, New Price Targets, and What November Results & the $13.50 Dividend Signal

Progressive shares hovered in the mid-$220s on Dec. 18, 2025, after William Blair downgraded the stock to “Market Perform,” citing deteriorating auto-insurance sector fundamentals. BMO and KBW also adjusted price targets, while investors weighed strong November premium growth against concerns over tougher underwriting conditions.
18 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock Surges on Space Force STP‑S30 Launch: RKLB News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab Stock Surges on Space Force STP‑S30 Launch: RKLB News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab launched the STP-S30 mission for the U.S. Space Force from Virginia at 12:03 a.m. EST on Dec. 18, five months ahead of schedule. Shares rose to nearly $59.42 in afternoon trading after the early launch, which deployed four DiskSat spacecraft into low Earth orbit. The mission followed a stock pullback linked to insider selling the previous day.
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Ferrotec Shares Look Overvalued Amid Capital Plan Shift Focused on Recycled Wafers
    June 21, 2026, 10:47 PM EDT. Ferrotec (TSE:6890) revised its capital increase plan for its recycled wafer subsidiary CRSM, spotlighting shifts in semiconductor materials investment. The stock has surged recently, with a 1-year total shareholder return near 300%. Despite this momentum, the share price trades at a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 35.4x, above the Japanese semiconductor industry average of 29.9x, signaling potentially rich valuation. Forecasts project earnings growth of 13.5% annually, but historical earnings declined over five years, and return on equity remains low. Additionally, a discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation estimates a fair share value of ¥2,520, well below the current ¥10,470 price. This divergence suggests the market may be pricing in optimistic growth that carries significant downside risk if semiconductor spending slows.

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