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Micron (MU) Stock Jumps to Fresh High After Record FY2026 Q1 Results and a Blockbuster AI Memory Forecast — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 19, 2025

Micron (MU) Stock Jumps to Fresh High After Record FY2026 Q1 Results and a Blockbuster AI Memory Forecast — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 19, 2025

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) is extending a powerful rally on Friday, December 19, 2025, after a record fiscal first-quarter report and an outlook that shocked Wall Street with just how tight the memory market has become in the AI era. Shares traded around $267 in mid-day action, up about 7% on the session, after touching an intraday high of $268.08. The surge follows Micron’s record fiscal Q1 2026 results (quarter ended Nov. 27, 2025) and an aggressive fiscal Q2 2026 forecast that reflects soaring pricing and demand for DRAM, NAND, and especially high-bandwidth memory (HBM) used in AI servers.
19 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Jumps on China Export Review News as Wall Street Raises 2026 Targets

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Jumps on China Export Review News as Wall Street Raises 2026 Targets

Dec. 19, 2025 — NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is back at the center of the AI trade on Friday after a major policy headline revived the market’s biggest “what if” question around the chipmaker: how much incremental upside could reopen China demand create—without reigniting regulatory blowback? Nvidia shares were trading higher on the day, near $179, after reports that the U.S. government has begun an inter-agency review that could allow exports of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to China under a framework that would include a 25% government fee on sales. Reuters At the same time, fresh analyst notes and updated
19 December 2025
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CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) Jumps on DOE “Genesis Mission” News and Citi Buy Call: Today’s Forecasts, Catalysts, and Key Risks (Dec. 19, 2025)

CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) Jumps on DOE “Genesis Mission” News and Citi Buy Call: Today’s Forecasts, Catalysts, and Key Risks (Dec. 19, 2025)

Dec. 19, 2025 — CoreWeave, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWV) is back in the spotlight after a sharp rebound in its share price on Friday, powered by a double dose of momentum: fresh headlines tied to a U.S. government initiative and a renewed (if clearly risk-labeled) vote of confidence from Wall Street. CoreWeave shares were trading around $74.68 in mid-morning U.S. trading (9:39 a.m. ET), up roughly 10% on the day, after closing at about $67.61 on Dec. 18, according to delayed pricing data. FinancialContent In premarket action, a Reuters item carried by TradingView reported the stock was up about 5.9% to
19 December 2025
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Tesla Stock Today (Dec. 19, 2025): TSLA Holds Near $483 as Regulators, Robotaxi Momentum, and New Price Targets Shape the Outlook

Tesla Stock Today (Dec. 19, 2025): TSLA Holds Near $483 as Regulators, Robotaxi Momentum, and New Price Targets Shape the Outlook

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is ending the week with investors focused on a familiar tug-of-war: near-term pressure on the EV business versus a market narrative that increasingly prices Tesla like an AI-and-autonomy platform company. As of about 9:55 a.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 19, TSLA traded around $483, roughly flat on the session after closing Thursday near $483. StockAnalysis What’s driving attention today isn’t one single headline—it’s a cluster of regulatory updates in the U.S. and Europe, fresh analyst commentary, and a reminder of how quickly Tesla’s stock can swing when the market rotates in or out of “AI” positioning.
19 December 2025
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BioMarin to Acquire Amicus Therapeutics for $4.8 Billion in All‑Cash Deal, Expanding Rare Disease Drug Portfolio

BioMarin to Acquire Amicus Therapeutics for $4.8 Billion in All‑Cash Deal, Expanding Rare Disease Drug Portfolio

BioMarin Pharmaceutical is set to deepen its push into rare metabolic diseases after announcing a definitive agreement to acquire Amicus Therapeutics in an all‑cash transaction valued at approximately $4.8 billion. The deal would add two marketed therapies—Galafold for Fabry disease and Pombiliti + Opfolda for Pompe disease—while also bringing in a Phase 3 kidney-disease program that could widen BioMarin’s late‑stage pipeline. BioMarin Corporate+1 The acquisition is the latest example of a larger biotech company using M&A to secure near‑term revenue and strengthen long‑term growth, particularly in rare disease categories where commercialization requires specialized manufacturing, reimbursement know‑how, and tight engagement with
19 December 2025
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XRP Price Today at 9:37 AM ET (Dec 19, 2025): XRP Near $1.87 as CPI Whipsaw, BoJ Hike and ETF Inflows Shape the OutlookXRPXRP Price Today at 9:37 AM ET (Dec 19, 2025): XRP Near $1.87 as CPI Whipsaw, BoJ Hike and ETF Inflows Shape the Outlook

XRP Price Today at 9:37 AM ET (Dec 19, 2025): XRP Near $1.87 as CPI Whipsaw, BoJ Hike and ETF Inflows Shape the OutlookXRPXRP Price Today at 9:37 AM ET (Dec 19, 2025): XRP Near $1.87 as CPI Whipsaw, BoJ Hike and ETF Inflows Shape the Outlook

At around 9:37 a.m. ET (UTC‑05:00) on Friday, December 19, 2025, XRP was trading near $1.87, after a volatile session that saw the token dip toward $1.77 and rebound as buyers defended the $1.80 area. In the latest intraday range, XRP has traded between roughly $1.77 and $1.93, underscoring how sensitive the market remains to macro headlines and liquidity conditions into year‑end. CoinMarketCap On major price trackers, XRP is down about 2% over the past 24 hours, with 24‑hour trading volume around $4.4 billion and a market cap near $113 billion, keeping it among the largest cryptocurrencies by value. CoinMarketCap
19 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025) at 09:35 UTC: BTC Holds Near $88,000 as CPI Whipsaw, BoJ Rate Hike, and Options Expiry Shape the Next Move

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025) at 09:35 UTC: BTC Holds Near $88,000 as CPI Whipsaw, BoJ Rate Hike, and Options Expiry Shape the Next Move

Bitcoin (BTC) traded around $88,000 at 09:35 UTC on Friday, December 19, 2025, with the BTC/USDT 1‑minute candle opening near $88,002 and printing a high around $88,063 during that minute. api.binance.com+1 That snapshot captures the mood of today’s market: BTC is stabilizing, but volatility remains elevated, driven by a mix of macro headlines (inflation and central banks), thin year-end liquidity, and a derivatives calendar that can “pin” price around major strikes. Bitcoin price today: where BTC is trading and how wide the range is By the time U.S. and global markets moved deeper into the Friday session, bitcoin was still
19 December 2025
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Silver Price Today at 9:34 (Dec 19, 2025): XAG/USD Near $66 as Softer US Inflation Keeps Fed Cut Bets Alive

Silver Price Today at 9:34 (Dec 19, 2025): XAG/USD Near $66 as Softer US Inflation Keeps Fed Cut Bets Alive

Silver prices are holding close to record territory on Friday, December 19, 2025, as traders balance a cooler U.S. inflation print (supportive for rate-cut expectations) against a firmer dollar and year-end positioning. At around 09:34 GMT (FXStreet’s latest update just ahead of that at 09:32 GMT), spot silver (XAG/USD) traded at $65.76 per troy ounce, up about 0.5% from Thursday’s close. FXStreet Silver price today: the latest levels investors are watching Silver’s price action on Dec. 19 has been tight but elevated, with multiple market feeds showing it hovering in the mid-$65s to around $66: Despite minor fluctuations across venues
19 December 2025
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Gold Price Today at 9:34 AM ET (19.12.2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,326 as Dollar Firms; 2026 Forecasts Eye $4,900–$5,000

Gold Price Today at 9:34 AM ET (19.12.2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,326 as Dollar Firms; 2026 Forecasts Eye $4,900–$5,000

Gold prices were steady-to-slightly softer on Friday morning as markets digested a cooler U.S. inflation print, a firmer dollar, and thin year-end liquidity. Around the 9:30–9:34 a.m. New York time window, spot gold was hovering near $4,326 per ounce, keeping the metal close to record territory after a powerful 2025 rally. 150Currency.com What’s notable for investors into the holidays: rate-cut expectations are still supporting bullion, but the U.S. dollar’s bounce is limiting upside — creating a “two forces, one price” stalemate that has defined several late-December sessions. Gold price today (9:34): the key levels traders are watching Spot gold (XAU/USD):
19 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today at 09:33 GMT on December 19, 2025: BOJ Rate Hike Lifts Asia, Europe Steady, Wall Street Futures Mixed

Global Stock Markets Today at 09:33 GMT on December 19, 2025: BOJ Rate Hike Lifts Asia, Europe Steady, Wall Street Futures Mixed

As of 09:33 GMT on Friday, December 19, 2025, global stock markets were leaning cautiously positive into the final full trading week of the year, with Asia closing higher, Europe treading water, and U.S. futures mixed as investors weighed three competing forces: a Bank of Japan rate hike, cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation data that may (or may not) be “real” after the U.S. shutdown, and persistent jitters about whether the AI spending boom can deliver profits fast enough to justify the sector’s valuations. Reuters+3Reuters+3Reuters+3 Asia stocks climb after Bank of Japan hike, but the yen slides Asian equities advanced after the
19 December 2025
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Banco Bradesco Stock (BBD, BBDC4) in Focus on Dec. 19, 2025: R$3.9B Shareholder Payout, 2026 JCP Calendar, Analyst Targets and Outlook

Banco Bradesco Stock (BBD, BBDC4) in Focus on Dec. 19, 2025: R$3.9B Shareholder Payout, 2026 JCP Calendar, Analyst Targets and Outlook

Banco Bradesco S.A. is closing out 2025 with a shareholder-remuneration headline that’s hard to ignore: the bank’s board approved R$3.9 billion in supplementary “interest on shareholders’ equity” (JCP)—a Brazil-specific payout mechanism that functions a lot like a dividend from an investor’s perspective, but is taxed differently. Investidor10+2Investing.com Brasil+2 For Bradesco stock investors—whether you follow BBDC4 (preferred shares) and BBDC3 (common shares) on Brazil’s B3 exchange or the NYSE-listed ADR (BBD)—today’s news is mainly about cash returns, timing, and what this says about management’s confidence heading into 2026. Investidor10+1 Below is a full, up-to-date wrap of the current news, forecasts, and
19 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise at 9:32 a.m. ET as Tech Rebounds; Nike Slides, “Triple Witching” Looms

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise at 9:32 a.m. ET as Tech Rebounds; Nike Slides, “Triple Witching” Looms

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks opened higher early Friday as technology shares extended a rebound from this week’s selloff, while Nike’s sharp drop capped gains for the Dow. At 9:32 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 87.38 points (0.21%) at 48,051.77, the S&P 500 rose 20.66 points (0.33%) to 6,795.42, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 105.27 points (0.51%) to 23,111.63, according to Reuters. Reuters The opening moves set up a busy day for traders: Friday is also a December “triple witching” session (a major derivatives-expiration event) that can drive outsized trading volume and fast sector rotations into
19 December 2025
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Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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