Today: 24 June 2026

Caterpillar Stock (CAT) Slides After Dow Rout: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Caterpillar Stock (CAT) Slides After Dow Rout: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Caterpillar shares fell 4.7% to $561.89 on Dec. 17, becoming one of the biggest drags on the Dow after a volatile session. The stock is now about 10% below its Dec. 11 record close but remains up roughly 57% year-to-date. The decline followed broad market selling, not company-specific news. Caterpillar also previewed new automation and AI tech for ConExpo 2026.
18 December 2025
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Processa Pharmaceuticals (PCSA) Stock: Phase 2 Breast Cancer Update, 1-for-25 Reverse Split, and What Wall Street Is Watching on Dec. 18, 2025

Processa Pharmaceuticals (PCSA) Stock: Phase 2 Breast Cancer Update, 1-for-25 Reverse Split, and What Wall Street Is Watching on Dec. 18, 2025

Processa Pharmaceuticals reported preliminary Phase 2 data showing its NGC‑Cap regimen increased cancer-killing metabolite exposure and reduced toxic byproducts in metastatic breast cancer patients. The company also enacted a 1-for-25 reverse stock split effective Dec. 16. Shares saw heavy trading following the announcements.
18 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Today: AI Spending Jitters, New Competition, and Wall Street Forecasts — December 18, 2025

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Today: AI Spending Jitters, New Competition, and Wall Street Forecasts — December 18, 2025

Nvidia shares fell 3.7% to $170.94 early Thursday, extending a 3.8% drop from Wednesday as investors questioned the pace and sustainability of AI spending. Broader chip stocks also declined. Google and Meta are working to make Google’s TPUs more compatible with PyTorch, challenging Nvidia’s software dominance. Markets remain wary of near-term AI infrastructure returns.
18 December 2025
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Ethereum Price Today: ETH Holds Near $2,850 as ETF Outflows, Senate Delay, and Scaling Plans Set the Tone (Dec. 18, 2025)

Ethereum Price Today: ETH Holds Near $2,850 as ETF Outflows, Senate Delay, and Scaling Plans Set the Tone (Dec. 18, 2025)

Ethereum traded near $2,854 at 5:08 a.m. ET Thursday after overnight swings between $2,793 and $3,024. The price is down about 3% over 24 hours amid continued U.S. spot Ether ETF outflows and regulatory uncertainty. U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs saw a $22.4 million net outflow on Dec. 17. Traders defended the $2,800 level overnight.
18 December 2025
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XRP Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): XRP Trades Near $1.87 as Risk-Off Mood Keeps Pressure Below $2

XRP Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): XRP Trades Near $1.87 as Risk-Off Mood Keeps Pressure Below $2

XRP traded near $1.87 at 5:00 a.m. ET Thursday, down about 1.5% in 24 hours, with market cap around $113.2 billion. The token stayed below $2 as rising Japanese bond yields and yen strength pressured risk assets, despite ongoing interest in spot XRP ETFs. Intraday swings ranged from $1.83 to $1.98. Traders watched support near the low-$1.80s as $2 remained a key resistance level.
18 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nikkei Slides to 3-Week Low as AI Jitters Hit Tech; BOJ Rate-Hike Watch Weighs on Banks

Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nikkei Slides to 3-Week Low as AI Jitters Hit Tech; BOJ Rate-Hike Watch Weighs on Banks

The Nikkei 225 closed down 1.03% at 49,001.50 on Thursday, its lowest since November 25, as tech stocks slumped amid renewed doubts over AI and data-center profitability. SoftBank Group dropped 3.76%, while Advantest and Fujikura also fell sharply. The Topix slipped 0.37%. Caution grew ahead of Friday’s Bank of Japan policy decision.
18 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Today (Dec 18, 2025): STI Slips as Wall Street AI Jitters Weigh; Singtel, REITs and Debt Deals in Focus

Singapore Stock Market Today (Dec 18, 2025): STI Slips as Wall Street AI Jitters Weigh; Singtel, REITs and Debt Deals in Focus

Singapore’s Straits Times Index slipped 0.1% to 4,570.61 on Thursday, tracking a tech-led decline on Wall Street amid renewed concerns over AI spending. Market breadth was negative, with 286 losers to 236 gainers and S$1.1 billion traded. DFI Retail Group rose 2%, while Hongkong Land dropped 1.7%. Regional markets were mixed; Japan and South Korea fell.
18 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today: Sensex Ends Near 84,600, Nifty Flat Around 25,816 on Dec 18, 2025 as IT Outperforms; Rupee and Global Cues in Focus

India Stock Market Today: Sensex Ends Near 84,600, Nifty Flat Around 25,816 on Dec 18, 2025 as IT Outperforms; Rupee and Global Cues in Focus

India’s Sensex rose 55 points to 84,614.15 and Nifty slipped 3 points to 25,815.55, both ending nearly flat after a volatile session. IT and realty stocks gained, while auto and media lagged. The rupee steadied near 90.4 per dollar after hitting record lows earlier in the week. Foreign investor flows and trade deal uncertainty kept sentiment cautious.
18 December 2025
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Global Stock Market Today: AI-Led Tech Jitters Hit Asia, Europe Turns Cautious Before Central Banks, Micron Lifts U.S. Futures (Dec. 18, 2025)

Global Stock Market Today: AI-Led Tech Jitters Hit Asia, Europe Turns Cautious Before Central Banks, Micron Lifts U.S. Futures (Dec. 18, 2025)

Global equities slipped early December 18 as U.S. tech stocks retreated overnight, dragging Asian markets lower and leaving Europe flat ahead of central bank decisions. The Bank of England is expected to cut rates, while the ECB is seen holding steady. Investors remain focused on U.S. inflation data and concerns over AI infrastructure spending. Micron’s outlook steadied some sentiment in U.S. premarket trading.
18 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today (Dec 18, 2025): ASX 200 Edges Up as Bapcor Jumps, Boss Energy Sinks and Woodside Slides on CEO Exit

Australia Stock Market Today (Dec 18, 2025): ASX 200 Edges Up as Bapcor Jumps, Boss Energy Sinks and Woodside Slides on CEO Exit

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed up 3 points at 8,588.2 on Thursday after a late rebound, with gains in consumer and tech stocks offsetting sharp losses in uranium and energy shares. Bapcor jumped 15.5% after naming Chris Wilesmith as incoming CEO. Boss Energy plunged 25% following a negative update on its Honeymoon uranium project, triggering a sector-wide sell-off.
18 December 2025
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Oracle Stock Slips on AI Data Center Financing Questions: ORCL News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Oracle Stock Slips on AI Data Center Financing Questions: ORCL News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Oracle shares fell 5.4% to $178.46 on Dec. 18 after reports said Blue Owl Capital withdrew from financing a $10 billion AI data center project in Michigan linked to OpenAI. Oracle and developer Related Digital disputed the reports, saying the project remains on track with a new equity partner. The funding uncertainty comes as Oracle’s debt and lease obligations continue to rise with its AI cloud expansion.
18 December 2025
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Semiconductors News Roundup (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron’s $20B Capex Bet, Qualcomm-Closes Alphawave, TSMC Speeds Up Arizona, and China’s EUV Push

Semiconductors News Roundup (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron’s $20B Capex Bet, Qualcomm-Closes Alphawave, TSMC Speeds Up Arizona, and China’s EUV Push

Micron raised its profit outlook Thursday, citing continued tightness in high-bandwidth memory used for AI, and said it has secured all 2026 HBM supply in advance. The company plans to boost 2026 capital spending to $20 billion. Micron expects supply constraints to persist beyond 2026, with AI data center demand and cleanroom bottlenecks driving shortages.
18 December 2025
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AI News Roundup Today (Dec. 18, 2025): OpenAI’s $750B Funding Talks, Google’s Gemini 3 Flash, Amazon’s AI Shakeup, and the Data Center Backlash

AI News Roundup Today (Dec. 18, 2025): OpenAI’s $750B Funding Talks, Google’s Gemini 3 Flash, Amazon’s AI Shakeup, and the Data Center Backlash

OpenAI is in talks to raise up to $100 billion at a $750 billion valuation, Reuters reports. Google made Gemini 3 Flash the default in its app and Search. Amazon is restructuring its AI division under AWS leadership as Rohit Prasad prepares to leave. U.S. senators are investigating whether data centers are raising electricity bills, with calls for a pause on new construction.
18 December 2025
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GE Vernova (GEV) Stock Slides as AI Power-Demand Fears Return — Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

GE Vernova (GEV) Stock Slides as AI Power-Demand Fears Return — Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

GE Vernova shares fell about 10.5% Thursday, trading near $614, after investors rotated out of AI-linked power stocks amid concerns over data center financing and new claims of more energy-efficient AI chips. The stock was the S&P 500’s worst performer despite recent bullish guidance, including raised 2028 revenue targets and a doubled dividend.
18 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025): S&P 500 Futures Rise, Nasdaq Leads on Micron Jump as CPI Takes Center Stage

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025): S&P 500 Futures Rise, Nasdaq Leads on Micron Jump as CPI Takes Center Stage

Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.6% and S&P 500 futures gained 0.3% at 5:00 a.m. ET, rebounding after Wednesday’s tech-driven selloff. Micron jumped about 10% premarket after issuing a strong profit outlook and raising its 2026 capital spending plan to $20 billion. Nvidia and AMD also traded higher. Investors await November CPI data at 8:30 a.m. ET.
18 December 2025
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NBL News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Alex Hamilton Named Chief Product Officer as Perth Wildcats Leadership Debate Flares and Bullets Make Coaching Change

NBL News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Alex Hamilton Named Chief Product Officer as Perth Wildcats Leadership Debate Flares and Bullets Make Coaching Change

The NBL Group promoted Alex Hamilton to Chief Product Officer on Thursday, expanding her responsibilities across product, fan growth, and events. On court, Perth Wildcats faced scrutiny as former champions questioned the team’s leadership and import Kristian Doolittle’s performance. Melbourne United ruled out Chris Goulding due to illness ahead of their rematch with Illawarra.
18 December 2025
Comet 3I/ATLAS Today: Interstellar Visitor Nears Closest Approach to Earth — What’s Happening on Dec. 18, 2025 and How to Watch

Comet 3I/ATLAS Today: Interstellar Visitor Nears Closest Approach to Earth — What’s Happening on Dec. 18, 2025 and How to Watch

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth early Friday, Dec. 19, passing about 1.8 astronomical units away—roughly 170 million miles. NASA says there is no danger to Earth. The comet, traveling up to 153,000 mph, is visible only with telescopes or binoculars. A global observation push is underway, with a livestream set for 11 p.m. EST tonight.
18 December 2025
Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 18, 2025): Watch Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Live, Plus Moon–Mercury Dawn Pairing, Jupiter and Aurora Chances

Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 18, 2025): Watch Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Live, Plus Moon–Mercury Dawn Pairing, Jupiter and Aurora Chances

Comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object, makes its closest approach to Earth tonight, about 167 million miles away. A free livestream begins at 11 p.m. EST. Jupiter and Saturn are visible after sunset, while a thin crescent Moon and Mercury line up before dawn. NOAA forecasts minor geomagnetic storming, raising aurora chances at high latitudes.
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Bitcoin Falls Below $60K, Crypto Stocks MSTR and APLD Lead Market Drop
    June 24, 2026, 4:32 PM EDT. Bitcoin plunged below the $60,000 mark, triggering a sharp selloff in cryptocurrency-linked stocks. MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Applied Digital (APLD) were among the hardest hit, amplifying concerns over further market declines. The drop reflects mounting investor caution amid regulatory pressures and volatile crypto prices. Analysts warn that the current trend could signal more pain for crypto stocks throughout the year, affecting broader market sentiment and investor portfolios linked to digital assets.
Costco to open Pensacola warehouse on Nine Mile Road June 25

Costco to open Pensacola warehouse on Nine Mile Road June 25

24 June 2026
Costco shares rose $3.83 to $961.51 as the company prepares to open its first Pensacola warehouse Thursday, entering a local market already served by Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale Club; Costco recently reported 11.6% fiscal Q3 net sales growth and is targeting 30+ net new warehouse openings per year, but warns competition and economic factors could impact results.
Dow climbs but S&P 500 and Nasdaq dip after tech weakens

Dow climbs but S&P 500 and Nasdaq dip after tech weakens

24 June 2026
Micron’s after-hours earnings, expected to show profit growth over 1,000% and revenue up 285%, became Wall Street’s top focus as tech stocks faded and analysts warned the stock is “priced for perfection,” leaving no room for disappointment, with AI spending and PCE inflation data keeping rate risks in play.
Dow ends higher; Nasdaq drifts as AI stocks slip, oil falls

Dow ends higher; Nasdaq drifts as AI stocks slip, oil falls

24 June 2026
Dow outperformed as tech stocks slumped and airlines soared on falling oil prices; investors await Micron earnings and Thursday’s PCE inflation report, with a weak Micron result seen as a risk for Nasdaq and S&P 500 after recent semiconductor selloffs.
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