Today: 22 June 2026

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock Jumps on New Macquarie Loan Facility: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock Jumps on New Macquarie Loan Facility: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

Applied Digital shares rose about 7.4% to $23.63 midday December 18 after announcing a development loan facility with Macquarie Group. The $100 million facility, secured via subsidiary APLD DevCo LLC, will fund early-stage work on new data center projects. The company said it is in advanced talks with an investment-grade hyperscaler for multiple campuses. Trading volume was heavy following the financing news.
18 December 2025
Almonty Industries Stock (ALM, AII) on 18 December 2025: Sangdong Mine Hits “First Ore” Milestone, Funding Overhang Clears, and Analysts Re-Run the Models

Almonty Industries Stock (ALM, AII) on 18 December 2025: Sangdong Mine Hits “First Ore” Milestone, Funding Overhang Clears, and Analysts Re-Run the Models

Almonty Industries delivered the first truckload of ore to the run-of-mine pad at its Sangdong Tungsten Mine in South Korea, marking a shift from construction to mining operations. Shares on NASDAQ rose about 8.7% to $8.52 with heavy volume. The company positions Sangdong as a strategic supply source amid global efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese tungsten.
Core Natural Resources (CNR) Stock Jumps on Leer South Restart: 2026 Outlook, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Core Natural Resources (CNR) Stock Jumps on Leer South Restart: 2026 Outlook, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Core Natural Resources shares jumped about 8% to $90 Thursday after the company announced the restart of longwall mining at its Leer South mine in West Virginia. Operations had been suspended since January due to combustion-related issues. The company also reported stable productivity at its West Elk mine in Colorado following a seam transition. Management expects Leer South to be fully ramped by early 2026.
18 December 2025
Rocket Lab Stock Jumps After Early U.S. Space Force Launch: RKLB News, Forecasts, and Fresh 2025 Valuation Debate (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab Stock Jumps After Early U.S. Space Force Launch: RKLB News, Forecasts, and Fresh 2025 Valuation Debate (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab launched the STP‑S30 mission for the U.S. Space Force five months ahead of schedule, deploying four DiskSat spacecraft from Virginia early Thursday. Shares rose in midday trading, reaching the mid‑$50s. The mission marked Rocket Lab’s 20th Electron launch in 2025 and its 78th overall. DiskSat, a NASA-backed tech demo, aims to test a new smallsat form factor.
Mastercard Incorporated Stock (NYSE: MA) News Today: CPI Surprise, New Partnerships, Legal Overhang, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026 (Dec. 18, 2025)

Mastercard Incorporated Stock (NYSE: MA) News Today: CPI Surprise, New Partnerships, Legal Overhang, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026 (Dec. 18, 2025)

Mastercard traded near $563.71 Thursday as investors weighed new partnerships in open finance and blockchain, alongside a cooler-than-expected November U.S. inflation report. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% year-over-year, with data collection affected by a government shutdown. Mastercard announced a partnership with Interchecks to expand account-to-account payments.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.

Stock Market Today

  • Enbridge Boasts Accelerating Cash Flow Growth with Stable Earnings
    June 22, 2026, 12:54 AM EDT. Enbridge Inc. (ENB) delivers stable and predictable earnings, focusing on long-term EBITDA growth, which is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization-a key measure of profitability. The company's cash flow growth is accelerating amid a conservative approach that appeals to dividend investors seeking reliability over volatility. Analysts highlight ENB stock as a Buy due to its strong fundamentals and consistent financial performance in the energy infrastructure sector.

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Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) Slides 10% as Nasdaq-100 Exit Nears

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) Slides 10% as Nasdaq-100 Exit Nears

22 June 2026
Cognizant shares plunged 10.49% to $43.70, erasing $2.4 billion in equity value—more than its $2 billion 2026 buyback target—after Accenture’s narrowed growth outlook, a Berenberg downgrade, and looming Nasdaq-100 removal, even as S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallied; investors now eye Q2 guidance as the next key test.
Pentagon Could Outpace Tech Giants on Small Nuclear Projects

Pentagon Could Outpace Tech Giants on Small Nuclear Projects

22 June 2026
Valar Atomics’ Ward 250 became the first DOE-authorized advanced reactor built outside a national lab to achieve criticality, signaling a shift as U.S. defense demand accelerates small nuclear deployment, with the Army allocating over $2 billion for microreactors—moving the sector from policy to production and raising near-term demand expectations.
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