Today: 25 June 2026

Pfizer Stock (PFE) Today: 2026 Guidance Triggers Fresh Scrutiny—News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets and Dividend Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Pfizer Stock (PFE) Today: 2026 Guidance Triggers Fresh Scrutiny—News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets and Dividend Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Pfizer shares traded near $25.50 Wednesday after the company issued 2026 revenue guidance of $59.5–$62.5 billion and forecast adjusted EPS of $2.80–$3.00, below Wall Street expectations. The company also cut its 2025 revenue outlook to about $62 billion. Shares fell about 5% after the update. Pfizer cited lower COVID product sales and ongoing patent losses as key headwinds.
17 December 2025
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Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Rises as Prediction Markets Expand and “Cortex” AI Nears Launch — News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Rises as Prediction Markets Expand and “Cortex” AI Nears Launch — News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Robinhood shares rose 2% to $121.82 after the company expanded its sports-focused event contracts, including new bets on individual football player performance. The firm also launched “preset combos,” allowing users to bundle multiple predictions into a single contract. Over 1 million customers have traded 11 billion contracts since late 2024, according to Axios. Regulators are increasing scrutiny as these products resemble sports betting.
17 December 2025
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ServiceNow Stock (NYSE: NOW) Today: Armis Deal Buzz, Analyst Price Targets, and the 5-for-1 Split — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 17, 2025

ServiceNow Stock (NYSE: NOW) Today: Armis Deal Buzz, Analyst Price Targets, and the 5-for-1 Split — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 17, 2025

ServiceNow shares rose 3.3% to $806.62 as of 15:36 UTC Wednesday, rebounding after an earlier selloff tied to unconfirmed reports of advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity firm Armis for up to $7 billion. The move follows a wave of analyst actions and comes ahead of a 5-for-1 stock split, with split-adjusted trading set for December 18.
17 December 2025
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Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Tech Force Buzz, Navy ShipOS Deal, and Analyst Targets in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Tech Force Buzz, Navy ShipOS Deal, and Analyst Targets in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Palantir shares traded at $184–$185 in late morning Wednesday, down 1%–2%. Bank of America reiterated a $255 price target, citing government tech modernization efforts that list Palantir as a partner. The stock is up 142% year-to-date, but valuation and legal risks remain concerns. The U.S. Navy is deploying Palantir’s platforms in its ShipOS initiative.
17 December 2025
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ETF Prices Today: SPY and IWM Edge Up, QQQ Slips as Oil, Gold and Silver Rally — December 17, 2025

ETF Prices Today: SPY and IWM Edge Up, QQQ Slips as Oil, Gold and Silver Rally — December 17, 2025

Broad U.S. equity ETFs edged higher on December 17, with SPY up 0.48% and VOO up 0.49%, while growth and momentum funds like ARKK fell 2.74%. Fed Governor Waller said policy remains restrictive but left room for rate cuts. Tech sentiment weakened after new turbulence in Oracle’s data-center financing. The Fed’s year-end liquidity moves helped calm funding markets.
17 December 2025
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TWO-PA Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): UWM’s $1.3B Two Harbors Deal Puts Series A Preferred in Focus — What Holders Need to Know

TWO-PA Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): UWM’s $1.3B Two Harbors Deal Puts Series A Preferred in Focus — What Holders Need to Know

UWM Holdings will acquire Two Harbors Investment Corp. in an all-stock deal valued at $1.3 billion, the companies announced December 17. Each Two Harbors Series A preferred share (TWO-PA) will be exchanged one-for-one into a newly issued UWM Series A preferred share at closing, expected in Q2 2026 pending approvals. Common shareholders will receive 2.3328 UWMC shares per TWO share.
17 December 2025
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Commodities Prices Today in US Markets (Dec. 17, 2025): Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Silver Breaks $66, Gold Forecasts Eye $5,000

Commodities Prices Today in US Markets (Dec. 17, 2025): Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Silver Breaks $66, Gold Forecasts Eye $5,000

Brent crude climbed to $59.91 after President Trump ordered a “complete blockade” of Venezuelan oil tankers. Gold hit $4,335/oz and silver neared $65.55/oz on renewed Fed rate-cut expectations. US crude inventories fell by 1.3 million barrels, while gasoline and distillate stocks increased. Wheat traded at $5.08½/bushel and soybeans at $10.62/bushel.
17 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Magnificent Seven Slide on AI Infrastructure Jitters as Amazon–OpenAI Talks and Fed Rate Outlook Take Center Stage

Big Tech Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Magnificent Seven Slide on AI Infrastructure Jitters as Amazon–OpenAI Talks and Fed Rate Outlook Take Center Stage

Big Tech stocks fell midday Wednesday, with Nvidia down 3.6% and Alphabet off 2.4%, after Oracle’s $10 billion Michigan data center project for OpenAI lost key funding. Amazon shares edged higher on reports of a potential $10 billion OpenAI investment. Semiconductor and AI-linked stocks led declines, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF down 3%.
17 December 2025
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Wix (WIX) Stock News Today (17.12.2025): RBC Cuts Price Target, Stripe Expansion Fuels Bull-Bear Debate, and Fresh Forecasts for 2026

Wix (WIX) Stock News Today (17.12.2025): RBC Cuts Price Target, Stripe Expansion Fuels Bull-Bear Debate, and Fresh Forecasts for 2026

Wix shares jumped 6.3% to $108.34 by 16:46 UTC Wednesday after RBC Capital Markets cut its price target to $155 from $190 but kept an Outperform rating. The move follows recent volatility, with Wix trading between $92 and $247 over the past year. Analysts remain divided over the company’s AI spending and margin outlook, despite consensus targets well above current levels.
17 December 2025
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Gold Price Today at 12:10 (Dec. 17, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,333 as Fed Cut Bets and $5,000 Forecasts Fuel the Rally

Gold Price Today at 12:10 (Dec. 17, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,333 as Fed Cut Bets and $5,000 Forecasts Fuel the Rally

Spot gold hovered near $4,333 per ounce around 12:10, up about 0.7% on the day, holding above $4,300 as investors weighed US labor data and inflation signals. Intraday trading ranged from $4,302 to $4,349. Renewed expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and geopolitical tensions supported prices. US gold futures also traded higher in early US hours.
17 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 12:09 GMT): Europe Climbs on UK Inflation Surprise as Investors Brace for CPI and Central Bank Decisions

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 12:09 GMT): Europe Climbs on UK Inflation Surprise as Investors Brace for CPI and Central Bank Decisions

European stocks climbed Wednesday after UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November, fueling expectations of a Bank of England rate cut. The STOXX 600 rose 0.4%, led by banks, energy, and miners. Sterling weakened and gilt yields dropped as traders priced in a 25-basis-point cut. Asian markets saw selective gains amid optimism in AI and chips, while Japan faced bond-market stress.
17 December 2025
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StubHub (STUB) Stock News Today (17.12.2025): Partnerships Lift Shares as 13F Buying and Lawsuit Headlines Shape the Outlook

StubHub (STUB) Stock News Today (17.12.2025): Partnerships Lift Shares as 13F Buying and Lawsuit Headlines Shape the Outlook

StubHub shares rose about 5% to $13.98 on Dec. 17 after announcing expanded Direct Issuance partnerships for primary ticket access at major U.S. events. SEC filings showed Insight Holdings Group disclosed a 3.4 million-share stake valued at $57.9 million. The stock remains roughly 40% below its IPO price amid ongoing securities litigation and shareholder law firm announcements.
17 December 2025
US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

The S&P 500 fell 0.8% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.25% late Wednesday morning as declines in AI-linked mega-caps like Nvidia and Oracle outweighed gains in energy stocks. Oil prices rose after President Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned tankers into Venezuela, lifting U.S. crude by 1.5% to $56 a barrel. Most stocks traded higher, but losses in heavyweight tech names dragged major indexes lower.
17 December 2025
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Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Rocket Lab advanced its next Electron launch for the U.S. Space Force to December 18, highlighting demand for rapid government missions. Space and satellite stocks fell midday as the Nasdaq dropped and Fed comments signaled continued restrictive policy. Shares of major defense contractors also declined after reports of possible White House action on shareholder payouts.
17 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron in Focus as AI Chip Competition Heats Up

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron in Focus as AI Chip Competition Heats Up

The PHLX Semiconductor Index fell 2.48% to 6,785.77 on December 17, 2025, as chip stocks led market declines amid tech sector weakness. Investors reacted to headlines including Amazon-OpenAI investment talks, Google’s efforts to challenge Nvidia, and geopolitical pressures on manufacturing. Traders awaited Micron’s earnings after the close.
17 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (US Market): Amazon–OpenAI Talks, Oracle’s Data-Center Shock, and the New Threat to Nvidia’s CUDA Edge (Dec. 17, 2025)

AI Stocks Today (US Market): Amazon–OpenAI Talks, Oracle’s Data-Center Shock, and the New Threat to Nvidia’s CUDA Edge (Dec. 17, 2025)

Amazon is in talks to invest about $10 billion in OpenAI, potentially valuing the company above $500 billion, according to sources. Early Wednesday trading saw major indexes only modestly higher, with volatility as investors weighed AI spending and financing risks. Oracle’s data-center funding issue raised caution, while the Nasdaq resumed a pullback amid renewed “AI bubble” concerns.
17 December 2025
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S&P 500 Index Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 11:47 a.m. ET): Wall Street Slips as AI Stocks Weigh, Oil Rebounds, and Fed-Cut Debate Intensifies

S&P 500 Index Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 11:47 a.m. ET): Wall Street Slips as AI Stocks Weigh, Oil Rebounds, and Fed-Cut Debate Intensifies

The S&P 500 hovered near 6,760 late Wednesday morning, down 0.6% and on track for a fourth straight decline. Mega-cap and AI-linked stocks slid, with Nvidia among the biggest drags, while energy shares rose as oil prices rebounded on geopolitical news. The index traded between 6,742 and 6,812 after closing at 6,800.26 Tuesday.
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Updates

Micron, Qualcomm lift chip stocks after hours as Nasdaq slips

Micron, Qualcomm lift chip stocks after hours as Nasdaq slips

25 June 2026
Micron soared 16.34% after hours as customers locked in nearly $100 billion in future supply obligations—about 2.4 times its latest quarterly revenue—fueling a $400 billion surge in chip stocks and reversing the tech selloff that erased over $1 trillion from the Nasdaq 100 this week.
Western Digital falls after AI-storage rally, investors look to Micron

Western Digital falls after AI-storage rally, investors look to Micron

25 June 2026
Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) shares dropped about 4% after a multi-week rally fueled by AI storage demand, as investors awaited Micron Technology’s earnings for new signals on enterprise storage spending; analysts cite a persistent hard-disk supply deficit that could support pricing into 2027, with Morgan Stanley raising its price target to $650.
BlackBerry falls with volume outpacing buyback plan ahead of earnings

BlackBerry falls with volume outpacing buyback plan ahead of earnings

25 June 2026
BlackBerry closed down 2.3% at $8.62 despite Stifel initiating coverage with a Buy and $12 target—39% above the close—while trading volume of 38.3 million shares far exceeded its entire buyback authorization, highlighting investor focus ahead of Thursday’s Q1 results and underscoring the limited impact of BlackBerry’s capital return plan.
Opendoor slides after landing in Russell 3000, liquidity and dilution concerns follow

Opendoor edges up before Russell 3000 move, soft housing numbers weigh

25 June 2026
Santos shares closed down 0.96% at A$7.24 after Brent crude slumped US$3.34 to US$73.74, cutting potential annual gross sales from its new Pikka project by about US$50 million at plateau rates; Pikka’s ramp to 80,000 barrels per day is key, as oil price swings now have a direct impact on Santos’ production-linked revenue and its US$2.5 billion net debt reduction target.
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