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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
Cipher Mining Inc (CIFR) Stock News Today: Analyst Targets, Insider Filings, Bitcoin Link, and the 2026 AI Data Center Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Cipher Mining Inc (CIFR) Stock News Today: Analyst Targets, Insider Filings, Bitcoin Link, and the 2026 AI Data Center Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Cipher Mining shares closed at $14.39 on Dec. 17, down 4%, then rebounded to about $14.95 in early extended trading. The stock has dropped roughly 24% over the past week amid ongoing crypto volatility. Analysts tracked by MarketBeat maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus, with a 12-month price target average of $24.73. Cipher’s latest earnings beat estimates, but the company remains unprofitable.
18 December 2025
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Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Why Shares Fell, New Navy ShipOS Deal, and 2026 Forecasts

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Why Shares Fell, New Navy ShipOS Deal, and 2026 Forecasts

Palantir Technologies shares fell 5.6% to $177.29 as of 13:14 UTC Thursday, following renewed concerns over insider selling and valuation. CFO David Alan Glazer disclosed a $1.67 million stock sale on Dec. 12. The stock remains up over 137% year-to-date after a volatile run, with a 52-week range of $63.40 to $207.52. Recent U.S. Navy contracts continue to support Palantir’s business outlook.
18 December 2025
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Snap Stock (SNAP) News and Forecast for Dec. 18, 2025: Shares Hold Near $7.50 as Snapchat Launches Quick Cut and Analysts Stay Cautious

Snap Stock (SNAP) News and Forecast for Dec. 18, 2025: Shares Hold Near $7.50 as Snapchat Launches Quick Cut and Analysts Stay Cautious

Snap Inc. shares climbed for a second day, closing at $7.50 on Dec. 17, while the Nasdaq fell sharply. The move followed the launch of Snapchat’s new “Quick Cut” video editing tool and higher-than-average trading volume. Recent insider filings showed executive share sales tied mostly to tax withholding. Wall Street remains cautious, with most analysts maintaining “Hold” ratings despite price targets above current levels.
18 December 2025
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Nu Holdings (NU) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Goldman Reaffirms Buy, Nu Asset Launches NLFA11 ETF, and Analysts See Double-Digit Upside

Nu Holdings (NU) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Goldman Reaffirms Buy, Nu Asset Launches NLFA11 ETF, and Analysts See Double-Digit Upside

Nu Holdings shares closed at $15.86 on Dec. 17, down 2.10% after a recent pullback, but edged higher in early pre-market trading. Goldman Sachs reiterated a Buy rating with a $21 target, citing strong earnings growth forecasts. Nu Asset launched a new private-credit ETF, NLFA11, in Brazil. The stock is up about 53% year-to-date, with a market cap near $70 billion.
18 December 2025
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BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock Today: ARK Invest Buys the Dip as BitMine Tops 3.97M ETH — Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Watch (Dec. 18, 2025)

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock Today: ARK Invest Buys the Dip as BitMine Tops 3.97M ETH — Latest News, Forecasts, and What to Watch (Dec. 18, 2025)

BitMine Immersion Technologies reported holding 3,967,210 ETH and $1.0 billion in cash as of Dec. 14, valuing total assets at $13.3 billion. Shares closed at $29.32 on Dec. 18, with pre-market trading near $30.23. ARK Invest increased its stake this week as crypto-linked stocks fell. The company’s stock now tracks Ethereum price swings more than traditional mining peers.
18 December 2025
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Ford Stock (NYSE: F) Today: EV Strategy Reset, LG Battery Deal Cancellation, and What Analysts Forecast for 2026

Ford Stock (NYSE: F) Today: EV Strategy Reset, LG Battery Deal Cancellation, and What Analysts Forecast for 2026

Ford stock fell 2.6% to $13.31 Thursday after the company confirmed it canceled a $6.5 billion EV battery supply deal with LG Energy Solution. Ford also disclosed a $19.5 billion charge tied to its EV strategy overhaul, with about $5.5 billion in expected cash impact through 2027. LGES shares dropped sharply on the news.
18 December 2025
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Accenture Beats Q1 Revenue Forecast as AI Bookings Hit $2.2 Billion; Standalone AI Reporting to End

Accenture Beats Q1 Revenue Forecast as AI Bookings Hit $2.2 Billion; Standalone AI Reporting to End

Accenture reported Q1 fiscal 2026 revenue of $18.74 billion, beating analyst estimates, with new bookings reaching $20.94 billion. The company said this is the last quarter it will separately report “advanced AI” figures, as AI is now integrated across its services. Shares moved between gains and losses premarket after mixed guidance for the next quarter. Managed services revenue grew 8% to $9.33 billion, outpacing consulting.
18 December 2025
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Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Today: AI Funding Jitters, Blackwell Demand Signals, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Today: AI Funding Jitters, Blackwell Demand Signals, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Nvidia shares closed at $170.94 on December 17, down 3.8% after a sector-wide chip selloff driven by concerns over AI data-center spending. Early Thursday, NVDA traded higher near $173 as chip stocks rebounded on strong memory demand signals from Micron. Nvidia remains up about 28% in 2025, with a market cap near $4.32 trillion. Investors remain focused on the sustainability of AI infrastructure funding.
18 December 2025
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  • Cettire Share Price Slumps as Regal Funds Management Cuts Stake
    June 22, 2026, 3:21 AM EDT. Regal Funds Management has reduced its stake in online luxury retailer Cettire, selling 10.6 million shares between June 12 and 17. This move lowers the hedge fund's holding from 15.3% to 11.45%, reflecting a significant loss amid Cettire's declining market value. Once part of the S&P/ASX 300 index, Cettire has seen its market capitalisation slide, prompting Regal to crystallise tens of millions of dollars in losses. The share sales highlight challenges faced by the online luxury goods sector, with investors adjusting positions in response to shifting market conditions.

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