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Shell Plc (SHEL) News Today, 17 Dec 2025: Kaikias Waterflood Greenlight, Schwedt Refinery Exit Talks, Buybacks Continue, and Nigeria Gas Expansion

Shell Plc (SHEL) News Today, 17 Dec 2025: Kaikias Waterflood Greenlight, Schwedt Refinery Exit Talks, Buybacks Continue, and Nigeria Gas Expansion

Shell approved a waterflood project at its Kaikias field in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, aiming to boost recoverable oil by 60 million barrels. The company also resumed efforts to sell its Schwedt refinery stake in Germany, continued a $3.5 billion share buyback, and expanded gas distribution in Nigeria. Shell shares traded at $70.46, down 2.45% in U.S. markets.
17 December 2025
Phoenix Group (PHNX) Shares Jump After UBS Upgrade to “Buy” as UK Inflation Cools Ahead of BoE — 17 December 2025

Phoenix Group (PHNX) Shares Jump After UBS Upgrade to “Buy” as UK Inflation Cools Ahead of BoE — 17 December 2025

Phoenix Group Holdings shares jumped on 17 Dec 2025 after UBS upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its price target to 770p. The shares opened at 700p, hit a high of 722.5p, and closed at 721p on volume of about 3.61 million. The stock led FTSE 100 gainers early in the session. No new regulatory announcements were issued by the company.
17 December 2025
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Barclays PLC (BARC) News Today (17 December 2025): Share Buyback Update, New Block Listing, Saudi Arabia Push, and Fresh UK Spending Signals

Barclays PLC (BARC) News Today (17 December 2025): Share Buyback Update, New Block Listing, Saudi Arabia Push, and Fresh UK Spending Signals

Barclays on Wednesday filed for a 20 million-share block listing for employee plans and reported buying 2.2 million shares for cancellation under its ongoing buyback. Shares traded near a 52-week high, up over 2% at around 460.60p. The bank also signaled increased investment-banking activity in Saudi Arabia and noted shifting UK consumer spending trends.
17 December 2025
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ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Allotment Today: How to Check Status on BSE, NSE & KFin, GMP Signals 16–17% Listing Pop, PL Capital Sets ₹3,000 Target

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Allotment Today: How to Check Status on BSE, NSE & KFin, GMP Signals 16–17% Listing Pop, PL Capital Sets ₹3,000 Target

ICICI Prudential AMC’s ₹10,602.65 crore IPO saw bids totaling about ₹3 trillion, making it one of India’s most subscribed issues, according to Reuters. Share allotment status is expected to be available by late December 17, with listing set for December 19 on BSE and NSE. PL Capital has set a target price of ₹3,000 with a ‘Buy’ rating.
17 December 2025
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SRx Health Solutions (SRXH) Stock Today: Why Shares Are Whipsawing After the $55 Million EMJX Crypto Treasury Deal (Dec. 17, 2025)

SRx Health Solutions (SRXH) Stock Today: Why Shares Are Whipsawing After the $55 Million EMJX Crypto Treasury Deal (Dec. 17, 2025)

SRx Health Solutions agreed to acquire EMJ Crypto Technologies and related assets in an all-stock deal valued at about $55 million, according to a Dec. 16 SEC filing. Hedge fund manager Eric M. Jackson is set to lead the combined company. SRXH shares traded between $0.35 and $0.71 on Dec. 17, with volume in the hundreds of millions. The company plans to operate under the EMJX name pending approvals.
17 December 2025
Rezolve AI PLC (NASDAQ: RZLV) Stock News Today: $200M+ ARR Update Sparks Rally — Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks (Dec. 17, 2025)

Rezolve AI PLC (NASDAQ: RZLV) Stock News Today: $200M+ ARR Update Sparks Rally — Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks (Dec. 17, 2025)

Rezolve AI PLC expects December 2025 revenue to top $17 million and projects year-end annual recurring revenue above $200 million, according to a December 16 update. The company also anticipates positive adjusted EBITDA for the first time. Shares surged to $2.97, with trading and options volume spiking after the news.
17 December 2025
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Coupang (CPNG) Stock News Today: Parliamentary Fallout, SEC Cyber Filing, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Coupang (CPNG) Stock News Today: Parliamentary Fallout, SEC Cyber Filing, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Coupang shares traded at $23.19 on Dec. 17, down about 17% since disclosing a data breach in late November. South Korean lawmakers escalated pressure at a parliamentary hearing, criticizing CEO Bom Kim’s absence and threatening legal action. Coupang’s SEC filing said a former employee may have accessed data on up to 33 million customer accounts.
17 December 2025
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UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% in November as Food Prices Cool — Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% in November as Food Prices Cool — Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

UK inflation dropped to 3.2% in November from 3.6% in October, driven by cheaper food, tobacco, and clothing discounts, according to the Office for National Statistics. Markets now expect the Bank of England to cut interest rates at its 18 December meeting. CPI fell 0.2% on the month, while food inflation eased to 4.2% year-on-year.
17 December 2025
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BC Hydro Power Outages Update: Windstorm Fallout Lingers Across B.C.’s South Coast as New Wind Gusts Loom (Dec. 17, 2025)

BC Hydro Power Outages Update: Windstorm Fallout Lingers Across B.C.’s South Coast as New Wind Gusts Loom (Dec. 17, 2025)

More than 90,000 BC Hydro customers lost power Monday as a windstorm swept the South Coast, with outages hitting the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and Gulf Islands. Crews continued repairs Tuesday, focusing on Kent, Hope, and several Gulf Islands. Environment Canada warned of new wind gusts up to 80 km/h for Dec. 17, raising concerns about further outages and tree damage. Some island residents may remain without power overnight.
17 December 2025
BC Hydro Power Outages Update (Dec. 17, 2025): Windstorm Damage Lingers in Kent, Hope, Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver

BC Hydro Power Outages Update (Dec. 17, 2025): Windstorm Damage Lingers in Kent, Hope, Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver

More than 90,000 BC Hydro customers lost power after a windstorm swept B.C.’s South Coast on Dec. 15, hitting areas including Langley, Maple Ridge, Victoria, and Qualicum. Crews focused on repairs in Kent, Hope, and the Gulf Islands, with daylight and access limiting work. BC Hydro cited weakened trees from years of drought as a key factor in widespread line damage and prolonged outages.
17 December 2025
Portland General Electric faces scrutiny over data center costs as Oregon POWER Act hits its first big test

Portland General Electric faces scrutiny over data center costs as Oregon POWER Act hits its first big test

Oregon utility watchdogs say Portland General Electric’s proposed “Peak Growth Modifier” could shift long-term grid upgrade costs from data centers to households, despite the state’s new POWER Act. The Citizens Utility Board accuses PGE of sidestepping the law’s intent by letting data centers pay more initially, then passing costs to residential customers over decades. Regulators have not yet ruled.
17 December 2025
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Diageo Shares Jump After $2.3bn Asahi Deal: Guinness Owner Sells East African Breweries Stake as Turnaround Debate Intensifies

Diageo Shares Jump After $2.3bn Asahi Deal: Guinness Owner Sells East African Breweries Stake as Turnaround Debate Intensifies

Diageo agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Asahi Group for about $2.3 billion, with completion expected in the second half of 2026. The deal values EABL at $4.8 billion. Diageo shares rose to around 1,720p in London after the announcement but remain far below their 2022 peak of over 4,000p. Diageo will keep a regional presence through licensing agreements.
17 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (NYSE: PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Earnings Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets and Key Catalysts

Pfizer Stock (NYSE: PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Earnings Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets and Key Catalysts

Pfizer shares fell 3.4% to $25.53 late Dec. 16 after the company issued 2026 guidance projecting flat-to-declining revenue and adjusted EPS of $2.80–$3.00. The outlook cited lower COVID product sales and a $1.5 billion hit from patent expirations. Pfizer expects no share buybacks through 2026. Wall Street noted the EPS target is slightly below consensus.
17 December 2025
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Tesla Stock (TSLA) Hits Record High Near $490 as Robotaxi Testing Accelerates — California Autopilot Deadline, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks in Focus

Tesla Stock (TSLA) Hits Record High Near $490 as Robotaxi Testing Accelerates — California Autopilot Deadline, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks in Focus

Tesla shares are trading near $489.88 after closing at a record high, ending a year-long streak without new peaks. The rally follows news of driverless robotaxi testing, a regulatory reprieve in California, and continued investment in EV supply chains. Elon Musk said Tesla is now testing robotaxis without safety monitors. Investors are comparing Tesla’s progress to Waymo, which leads in commercial robotaxi deployment.
17 December 2025
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Tilray Brands (TLRY) Stock News Today: Trump Cannabis Rescheduling Reports Fuel Volatility, Fresh Forecasts and Key Levels (Dec. 17, 2025)

Tilray Brands (TLRY) Stock News Today: Trump Cannabis Rescheduling Reports Fuel Volatility, Fresh Forecasts and Key Levels (Dec. 17, 2025)

Tilray Brands shares jumped 27% to $13.94 on December 17, 2025, amid reports President Donald Trump may soon sign an executive order to reclassify marijuana at the federal level. The stock swung between $10.32 and $14.54 during the session. Reuters and NBC News cited sources saying the move could come this week. No final decision has been made, according to a White House spokesperson.
17 December 2025
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Gold Price Today in India (Dec 17, 2025): 24K, 22K, 18K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai; MCX Near ₹1.35 Lakh as Silver Hits Record

Gold Price Today in India (Dec 17, 2025): 24K, 22K, 18K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai; MCX Near ₹1.35 Lakh as Silver Hits Record

Gold prices in India edged higher on December 17, with 24K gold at ₹13,451 per gram, up ₹65 from the previous day. MCX gold February futures hovered near ₹1,35,150 per 10 grams, just below record highs, while silver hit new peaks above ₹2.05 lakh/kg. Retail gold rates across major cities showed only minor differences. Volatility persisted amid currency pressure and shifting US rate expectations.
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Updates

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) gains ahead of earnings; Street eyes $20.57 EPS bar

Micron headed for $200 billion jump before the bell on AI memory deals

25 June 2026
Micron soared 16.7% premarket to $1,224.01 after locking in $100 billion of minimum-price customer contracts and $22 billion in projected deposits, signaling investors are valuing its multi-year supply deals and price floors over spot-market risks as DRAM and NAND prices surged, with management forecasting tight supply “beyond 2027” and fourth-quarter revenue guidance at $50 billion.
SoFi Stock Slips Before The Open As Stablecoin News Meets A Weak Nasdaq Tape

SoFi pushes at $18 after AI Composer agreement

25 June 2026
SoFi surged past Wall Street’s $18 median target after its Composer AI investing deal but closed at $17.31, with 74% higher-than-average volume; 2026 EPS estimates remain flat, and the stock trades at about 29 times expected earnings, as investors await signs of real revenue impact from the new product.
SpaceX Starlink launch times Vandenberg pace to investor watch

SpaceX Starlink launch times Vandenberg pace to investor watch

25 June 2026
Short interest in SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) surged to 13% of free float as shares traded at $156.08 premarket after closing at $154.54, following the company’s 59th Starlink-linked Falcon 9 launch this year; Starlink now accounts for about 60% of SpaceX’s $18.67 billion revenue, but the company posted a $4.94 billion net loss after the xAI merger.
Alibaba sheds HK$88 billion after dispute over Anthropic Claude AI claim

Alibaba sheds HK$88 billion after dispute over Anthropic Claude AI claim

25 June 2026
Alibaba (HKG:9988) plunged 4.43% to HK$95.00, wiping out HK$88 billion in value, after Anthropic accused operators linked to Alibaba’s Qwen AI lab of making 28.8 million illicit Claude exchanges—1.8 times prior cases—raising fresh risks for Alibaba’s key AI-cloud growth story as U.S. security scrutiny intensifies.
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