Today: 22 June 2026

MARA Holdings (MARA) Stock News on Dec. 18, 2025: Bitcoin Volatility, AI Data-Center Pivot, and Analyst Forecasts in the Spotlight

MARA Holdings (MARA) Stock News on Dec. 18, 2025: Bitcoin Volatility, AI Data-Center Pivot, and Analyst Forecasts in the Spotlight

MARA Holdings traded near $9.93 on Dec. 18 after a sharp pullback, tracking bitcoin’s 30% slide from its October peak. The stock is near its 52-week low, with a market cap around $3.8 billion. Investors are weighing MARA’s shift toward digital infrastructure and data centers as concerns mount over profitability and funding during the transition.
18 December 2025
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Bloom Energy (BE) Stock News, Forecasts, and Analysis for Dec. 18, 2025: Why Shares Are Swinging and What Investors Are Watching Next

Bloom Energy (BE) Stock News, Forecasts, and Analysis for Dec. 18, 2025: Why Shares Are Swinging and What Investors Are Watching Next

Bloom Energy shares fell 12% Wednesday to $76.97, then rose about 2.5% in pre-market trading Thursday. The stock’s drop followed news that Blue Owl Capital pulled out of funding Oracle’s $10 billion Michigan data center, raising concerns about financing for large AI infrastructure projects. Bloom’s 52-week range spans $15.15 to $147.86. Market cap stands near $18.2 billion.
18 December 2025
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Globalstar (GSAT) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Insider Sale Sparks Pullback as Band n53 and XCOM RAN Momentum Builds

Globalstar (GSAT) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Insider Sale Sparks Pullback as Band n53 and XCOM RAN Momentum Builds

Globalstar shares dropped about 10.6% to $56.91 on December 18, 2025, following news that CFO Rebecca Clary sold shares, triggering concerns over insider selling. SEC filings show the sales were to cover taxes from vested awards, not discretionary selling. The decline came as Globalstar announced a successful private 5G drone trial with Skydio using its Band n53 spectrum.
18 December 2025
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Vertiv (VRT) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: Why Shares Are Swinging on AI Data Center Angst — and What Analysts Forecast Next

Vertiv (VRT) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: Why Shares Are Swinging on AI Data Center Angst — and What Analysts Forecast Next

Vertiv Holdings shares fell 6.74% to $149.83 on Dec. 17, following a 9.73% drop on Dec. 12, as AI infrastructure stocks slid on renewed concerns about debt-heavy data center financing. Oracle’s updates on its Michigan data center project and funding partners triggered the selloff, with investors reassessing valuations across the sector. No Vertiv-specific negative news emerged during the decline.
18 December 2025
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Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock Drops on AI Power-Demand Jitters as PJM Auction Hits Record and Calpine Deal Advances (Dec. 18, 2025)

Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock Drops on AI Power-Demand Jitters as PJM Auction Hits Record and Calpine Deal Advances (Dec. 18, 2025)

Constellation Energy shares fell 6.8% to $340.97 on Dec. 18 amid a broad selloff in power and AI-linked stocks. The drop followed renewed debate over future electricity demand for AI, sparked by news of more efficient AI chips. Constellation’s fundamentals remained strong, with all PJM plants clearing a record-high capacity auction and progress on its Calpine acquisition.
18 December 2025
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AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): AI Funding Jitters Hit Semiconductors, While “Helios” Keeps the Long-Term AMD Bull Case Alive

AMD Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): AI Funding Jitters Hit Semiconductors, While “Helios” Keeps the Long-Term AMD Bull Case Alive

AMD shares fell 5.3% to $198.11 early Thursday, tracking a broad selloff in AI-linked tech after renewed concerns over data-center financing and AI infrastructure spending. Oracle’s stalled Michigan data-center project talks and wider anxiety about AI capex hit chip stocks, with Nvidia and Broadcom also down sharply. AMD remains seen as a major AI play, exposing it to sector-wide volatility.
18 December 2025
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Vistra Corp (VST) Stock in Focus on Dec. 18, 2025: PJM Capacity Auction Windfall, AI-Demand Volatility, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts

Vistra Corp (VST) Stock in Focus on Dec. 18, 2025: PJM Capacity Auction Windfall, AI-Demand Volatility, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts

Vistra Corp. shares fell 7.77% to $159.97 on Dec. 17 before rebounding to about $163.50 pre-market Thursday. The drop followed renewed doubts about long-term AI-driven power demand, despite PJM’s latest capacity auction clearing at a record $333.44 per MW-day. Vistra reported clearing 10,566 MW in the auction, signaling significant future revenue exposure to the high price.
18 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Micron, Oracle and Broadcom Lead the Action as OpenAI Funding Talk and Data-Center Debt Fears Shake Markets (Dec. 18, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Micron, Oracle and Broadcom Lead the Action as OpenAI Funding Talk and Data-Center Debt Fears Shake Markets (Dec. 18, 2025)

U.S. stocks fell Wednesday, with AI-linked shares among the steepest decliners. Nvidia dropped 3.8%, Broadcom 4.5%, and Oracle 5.4%. Investors are weighing high capex and uncertain payback in AI infrastructure. Micron bucked the trend, rising after forecasting strong demand for high-bandwidth memory and raising 2026 capex to $20 billion.
18 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven in Focus Ahead of U.S. CPI as Apple AI Hopes, Nvidia Rivalry, Amazon Shake-Up Drive the Tape (Dec. 18, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven in Focus Ahead of U.S. CPI as Apple AI Hopes, Nvidia Rivalry, Amazon Shake-Up Drive the Tape (Dec. 18, 2025)

Big Tech stocks showed a cautious rebound in early premarket trading Thursday after an AI-driven selloff, with Tesla, Nvidia, Meta, and Alphabet modestly higher and Micron surging post-earnings. Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.6% by 3:55 a.m. ET. Investors await the U.S. CPI report, expected at 3.0% year-over-year, as debate intensifies over the costs and returns of heavy AI investment.
18 December 2025
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Quantum Computing Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): IonQ’s $60M Europe Expansion, Analyst Forecasts, and the Key Risks Driving Quantum Stocks

Quantum Computing Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): IonQ’s $60M Europe Expansion, Analyst Forecasts, and the Key Risks Driving Quantum Stocks

IonQ announced a $60 million-plus expansion of its partnership with QuantumBasel, extending through 2029 and transferring quantum systems to Switzerland. Shares of IonQ, D-Wave, Rigetti, and Quantum Computing Inc. remain volatile as investors weigh tech spending concerns and await U.S. inflation data and central bank decisions later today.
18 December 2025
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Starlink News on Dec. 18, 2025: DirecTV Warns FCC of Satellite TV Disruption, Starlink Mini Roam Pricing Expands in Australia, and China Pushes Back on “Near-Collision” Claims

Starlink News on Dec. 18, 2025: DirecTV Warns FCC of Satellite TV Disruption, Starlink Mini Roam Pricing Expands in Australia, and China Pushes Back on “Near-Collision” Claims

DirecTV has warned the FCC that Starlink’s efforts to boost broadband speeds could disrupt satellite TV service, citing recent SpaceX testing. SES also reported interference from Starlink affecting a U.S. government customer. The FCC is reviewing spectrum-sharing rules as Starlink expands portable hardware and faces scrutiny over spectrum use and interference risks.
18 December 2025
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EV Stocks Today: Tesla Faces California Sales Threat as Ford Pulls Back on Batteries and the EU Softens 2035 EV Rules (Dec. 18, 2025)

EV Stocks Today: Tesla Faces California Sales Threat as Ford Pulls Back on Batteries and the EU Softens 2035 EV Rules (Dec. 18, 2025)

California regulators threatened to suspend Tesla’s vehicle sales license for 30 days unless it changes marketing of “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving.” Ford canceled a major battery supply deal, hitting LG Energy Solution shares in South Korea. Europe delayed parts of its 2035 all-electric vehicle mandate, allowing more hybrid sales. Investors are watching for further policy shifts and market volatility.
18 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron’s AI Memory Surge Meets Nvidia Capex Jitters, TSMC Tailwinds, and Fresh China-EUV Risk

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron’s AI Memory Surge Meets Nvidia Capex Jitters, TSMC Tailwinds, and Fresh China-EUV Risk

Micron shares jumped 9% premarket Thursday after the company issued a much stronger-than-expected profit forecast, citing tight supply and surging demand for high-bandwidth memory used in AI. The upbeat results contrast with Wednesday’s sharp selloff in chip stocks, which was driven by concerns over AI infrastructure spending and financing. Micron’s CEO expects memory markets to remain tight beyond 2026.
18 December 2025
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Sensex Today (Dec 18, 2025): Nifty Ends Flat at 25,815, Sensex Slips 78 Points as IT Gains Offset Broad Weakness

Sensex Today (Dec 18, 2025): Nifty Ends Flat at 25,815, Sensex Slips 78 Points as IT Gains Offset Broad Weakness

The Nifty 50 closed down 0.01% at 25,815.55 and the Sensex slipped 0.09% to 84,481.81 on Thursday after a volatile session. Gains in information technology stocks offset declines in most sectors, while mid- and small-cap indices edged higher. Early losses reversed midday before benchmarks faded again in the final hour. Investors remained cautious amid global tech jitters, trade uncertainty, and a stronger rupee.
18 December 2025
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Top Stocks to Buy Today: 10 Best U.S. Stock Picks for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

Top Stocks to Buy Today: 10 Best U.S. Stock Picks for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

U.S. stocks fell sharply Wednesday, with the Nasdaq down 1.81% as renewed concerns over AI project funding hit tech shares. Energy stocks rose on higher oil prices amid Venezuela tensions, with Brent near $60 and WTI at $56. Pre-market trading shows sector volatility ahead of major earnings reports from companies including Nike, FedEx, and Cintas. OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise funds at a $750 billion valuation.
18 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today: Dow Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI After AI Selloff — Live Market News for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

Dow Jones Today: Dow Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI After AI Selloff — Live Market News for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

Dow futures rose about 60 points, or 0.13%, before Thursday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures also higher after Wednesday’s AI-driven selloff. The Consumer Price Index for November is due at 8:30 a.m. ET, but the release is unusual due to missing October data from the 2025 federal shutdown. On Wednesday, the Dow fell 228 points, led by declines in technology and AI-linked stocks.
18 December 2025
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Oil Price Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Brent Near $60 as Venezuela Blockade and Russia Sanctions Risks Collide With 2026 Oversupply Forecasts

Oil Price Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Brent Near $60 as Venezuela Blockade and Russia Sanctions Risks Collide With 2026 Oversupply Forecasts

Brent crude rose about 0.5% to near $60 a barrel and WTI gained roughly 0.7% to $56.32 by 09:10 GMT Thursday. Traders cited U.S. moves to block sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers and possible new sanctions on Russia as key risks. Analysts estimate up to 600,000 barrels per day of Venezuelan exports could be affected. Market reaction remained cautious amid high inventories and forecasts for ample 2026 supply.
18 December 2025
Nasdaq Today: Futures Rise Ahead of CPI as Micron Lifts Tech After AI-Led Selloff (Dec. 18, 2025)

Nasdaq Today: Futures Rise Ahead of CPI as Micron Lifts Tech After AI-Led Selloff (Dec. 18, 2025)

Nasdaq 100 futures rose about 0.8% early Thursday, rebounding after a sharp tech selloff driven by AI funding concerns sent the Nasdaq Composite down 1.81% to a three-week low Wednesday. Micron Technology surged premarket on strong profit guidance, while investors awaited a key U.S. inflation report and watched global central bank moves. Treasury yields edged lower.
18 December 2025
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NYSE Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI, Micron Surge, and Central Bank Decisions

NYSE Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI, Micron Surge, and Central Bank Decisions

U.S. stock futures edged higher before Thursday’s open, with Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.6% and S&P 500 futures gaining 0.3%, after Micron’s upbeat outlook. Wednesday’s session saw the Dow fall 228 points, S&P 500 drop 79, and Nasdaq lose 418 amid tech and chip selloffs. Investors await the November CPI at 8:30 a.m. ET, the first since the government shutdown disrupted inflation data.
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Legal & General Shares Deliver 44.4% Total Return Over Five Years
    June 22, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT. Legal & General (LSE: LGEN) shares rose modestly by 6.4% in price over five years, from 267p to 284p. Including dividends, shareholders received a total of 101.31p per share, boosting returns to 44.4%, or about 7.6% annually. This total return surpasses typical cash savings and aligns with UK market averages. However, it trails significantly behind other FTSE 100 stocks like HSBC and BAE Systems, which gained over 250%, and growth stocks such as Nvidia with 1,000% gains. Despite a high dividend yield, Legal & General's returns highlight that dividend income alone does not guarantee superior investment performance.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 22, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 22, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT Legal & General Shares Deliver 44.4% Total Return Over Five Years June 22, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT. Legal & General (LSE: LGEN) shares rose modestly by 6.4% in price over five years, from 267p to 284p. Including dividends, shareholders received a total of 101.31p per share, boosting returns to 44.4%, or about 7.6% annually. This total return surpasses typical cash savings and aligns with UK market averages. However, it trails significantly behind other FTSE 100 stocks like HSBC and BAE Systems, which gained over 250%,
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