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UK AI Stocks Today: Capita’s £62m AI Contract, Alphawave Delisting, and Fresh Forecasts for London Investors (19 December 2025)

UK AI Stocks Today: Capita’s £62m AI Contract, Alphawave Delisting, and Fresh Forecasts for London Investors (19 December 2025)

London’s “AI trade” is ending the week with a split personality: headlines are undeniably AI-heavy, but price action is being shaped just as much by rate expectations and a fresh bout of valuation nerves across global tech. On Friday, European equities were broadly steady, with bank strength offsetting weakness elsewhere, while technology shares dipped amid renewed concerns about AI-driven valuations—a reminder that the market is increasingly picky about how AI translates into cash flow, not just whether a company mentions it. Reuters Below is the key UK AI-stock news today (19/12/2025), plus the most actionable forecasts and analyst views shaping sentiment into year-end. UK market mood:
19 December 2025
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ASX AI Stocks Today: WiseTech Jumps, DroneShield Surges, NextDC Slides as Australian Tech Leads the Market (19 December 2025)

ASX AI Stocks Today: WiseTech Jumps, DroneShield Surges, NextDC Slides as Australian Tech Leads the Market (19 December 2025)

SYDNEY, Friday, 19 December 2025 — Artificial intelligence-themed investing on the Australia stock market ended the week with a familiar mix of momentum and volatility: the S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.47% at 8,628.20, led by a strong rebound in tech, while investors continued to debate whether the AI “build-out” is accelerating—or simply getting more expensive. News.com.au+1 The local “AI stocks” story on the ASX today wasn’t just about pure-play AI developers. It was also about AI infrastructure (data centres, connectivity, energy) and AI-adjacent software—the parts of the market that typically move when global investors rotate in and out of high-growth themes. Technology was the standout sector, up
19 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today in Asia Stock Markets: Chip and Tech Shares Rebound as BOJ Hikes Rates and Nvidia’s China Chip Review Reshapes Sentiment (Dec. 19, 2025)

AI Stocks Today in Asia Stock Markets: Chip and Tech Shares Rebound as BOJ Hikes Rates and Nvidia’s China Chip Review Reshapes Sentiment (Dec. 19, 2025)

TOKYO / SEOUL / HONG KONG / TAIPEI — Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 — AI stocks across Asia stock markets bounced on Friday, with investors buying back into chip and platform names after a bruising week for “AI trade” valuations. The rebound came as Japan delivered a widely expected Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike, global risk appetite improved on a U.S. inflation downside surprise, and a fresh U.S. policy headline on Nvidia chip sales to Chinainjected both upside optionality and new uncertainty into the region’s AI supply chain narrative. Investing.com Australia+2Reuters+2 Asia’s broader tone was constructive: Reuters reported Japan up about 1.3%, South Korea
19 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today in India Stock Market: TCS, Infosys, HCLTech Lead the AI Theme as Nifty Closes Above 25,950 (19 Dec 2025)

AI Stocks Today in India Stock Market: TCS, Infosys, HCLTech Lead the AI Theme as Nifty Closes Above 25,950 (19 Dec 2025)

Indian equities snapped a four-session losing streak on Friday, December 19, 2025, and AI-linked stocks—especially large IT services and digital engineering names—stayed firmly on investors’ radar. The day’s action was driven by a mix of global macro relief (cooler US inflation reviving rate-cut hopes), rupee stability, and fresh read-through from Accenture’s quarterly update, which continues to shape expectations for Indian IT demand into 2026. Reuters+3Reuters+3Moneycontrol+3 At the same time, the “AI stocks” story in India is widening beyond IT services. Market participants are increasingly clubbing data-centre operators, telecom/cloud infrastructure, and power-and-cooling ecosystem companies into a broader “AI compute” theme—helped by policy
19 December 2025
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FedEx Stock (FDX) News on Dec. 19, 2025: Earnings Beat, Guidance Raised, Freight Spin-Off Timeline—and a $175M MD‑11 Headwind

FedEx Stock (FDX) News on Dec. 19, 2025: Earnings Beat, Guidance Raised, Freight Spin-Off Timeline—and a $175M MD‑11 Headwind

FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) stock is in the spotlight on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, after the parcel carrier posted a stronger-than-expected fiscal second quarter and raised the low end of its full-year profit outlook—while simultaneously warning that an unexpected, peak-season aircraft grounding could create a meaningful near-term earnings drag. Reuters+1 At last check, FedEx shares were around $287, following a strong prior session and an after-hours move that kept the stock near recent highs as investors weighed “better business momentum” against “worse short-term costs.” Investing.com+1 What’s driving FedEx stock today The core bullish catalyst is straightforward: FedEx delivered an earnings
19 December 2025
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Lenskart Share Price Surges After Macquarie Starts Coverage With ‘Outperform’; Target Set at ₹530

Lenskart Share Price Surges After Macquarie Starts Coverage With ‘Outperform’; Target Set at ₹530

Mumbai, December 19, 2025: Lenskart Solutions Ltd. shares rallied sharply on Friday after global brokerage Macquarie initiated coverage with an “Outperform” rating and a target price of ₹530, flagging what it sees as a strong runway for growth, margin expansion and market share gains in India’s still-fragmented eyewear market. The Economic Times+1 The bullish initiation helped extend momentum in the newly listed stock, with intraday moves ranging from an early spike of about 4% to ₹427 to a broader breakout later in the session as volumes picked up. The Economic Times+1 Lenskart share price today: what the stock did on
19 December 2025
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IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Closes After Dec 18 Deadline: Refinery-Wise Vacancies, Eligibility, Merit List Timeline, and What Applicants Must Do Next

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Closes After Dec 18 Deadline: Refinery-Wise Vacancies, Eligibility, Merit List Timeline, and What Applicants Must Do Next

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 — The application window for Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s (IOCL) latest Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 drive has effectively moved into its next phase, after the online submission deadline ended on December 18, 2025. Multiple reports this week highlighted the closing date for the large-scale apprenticeship intake—often cited at around 2,785 apprentice posts—across IOCL’s refinery network. The Times of India With the application portal now closed, the focus shifts to shortlisting, document verification schedules, and merit-based selection steps. Here’s what candidates need to know—especially those who completed only part of the process and those waiting for
19 December 2025
Quantum Computing Stocks Today: IonQ, D-Wave, Rigetti and QUBT Move in US Premarket on Fresh Deals and New Wall Street Targets (Dec. 19, 2025)

Quantum Computing Stocks Today: IonQ, D-Wave, Rigetti and QUBT Move in US Premarket on Fresh Deals and New Wall Street Targets (Dec. 19, 2025)

U.S.-listed quantum computing stocks are back in focus in Friday’s premarket session as traders digest a burst of company-specific headlines—new contracts and partnerships, an M&A-driven photonics land grab, and a new wave of Wall Street coverage that’s putting ambitious 2026 price targets on some of the market’s most volatile tech names. The result: familiar tickers—IonQ (IONQ), D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), Rigetti Computing (RGTI) and Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT)—are seeing early moves as investors weigh near-term catalysts against the longer-term question that still defines the entire theme: How fast can “quantum promise” turn into durable, recurring revenue? Premarket snapshot: where key quantum
19 December 2025
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Diamondback Energy (FANG) Stock News Today: Buyback Deal, ERCOT Power Partnership, and Analyst Forecasts in Focus (Dec. 19, 2025)

Diamondback Energy (FANG) Stock News Today: Buyback Deal, ERCOT Power Partnership, and Analyst Forecasts in Focus (Dec. 19, 2025)

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG) stock is ending the week under pressure, with shares trading around $147 in the latest quote and showing a roughly 4%–5% daily decline early on Friday, December 19, 2025. MarketWatch That weakness is landing in the middle of a very “2025 energy stock” mash-up: a crude-price outlook that’s anything but unanimous, a fresh round of capital-return headlines (including a structured buyback mechanism tied to a major shareholder), and a Permian-driven strategic angle that’s increasingly showing up across the sector—turning associated natural gas into something more valuable than a discounted pipeline molecule. Below is what investors
19 December 2025
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Upstart (UPST) Stock News Today: Tech CU Partnership, Wall Street Forecasts, and the Big Questions for Dec. 19, 2025

Upstart (UPST) Stock News Today: Tech CU Partnership, Wall Street Forecasts, and the Big Questions for Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025 — Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPST) is heading into Friday with traders focused on a familiar Upstart combo: fresh partner news, a still-divisive valuation debate, and Wall Street’s “Hold” consensus that hides a surprisingly wide spread of price targets. As of the Dec. 18, 2025 close, UPST finished at $47.03 (up 4.40% on the day), and early Dec. 19 pre-market indications pointed modestly higher. StockAnalysis Below is what’s driving coverage and forecasts right now—plus what investors are watching next as Upstart approaches its next earnings cycle. What’s moving Upstart stock right now UPST’s near-term story (as of
19 December 2025
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BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News and Forecast: ETH Treasury Expansion, Proxy Vote, and What to Watch on Dec. 19, 2025

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News and Forecast: ETH Treasury Expansion, Proxy Vote, and What to Watch on Dec. 19, 2025

BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: BMNR) is back in the spotlight on December 19, 2025, as investors weigh three forces pulling in different directions: (1) the company’s rapid Ethereum (ETH) treasury build, (2) a high-stakes proxy vote that could dramatically expand share issuance capacity, and (3) a steady drumbeat of catalysts and controversy—from a CFO transition to a shareholder investigation. BMNR was last quoted around $28.43, down about 3% from the prior close in the latest available pricing snapshot. BMNR stock today: why it’s trending on Dec. 19, 2025 The BMNR story in late December is less about traditional
19 December 2025
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Lucid Stock (LCID) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Lucid Group Shares Next

Lucid Stock (LCID) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Lucid Group Shares Next

Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) stock is back in focus on December 19, 2025, as investors weigh a mix of real product momentum (the Gravity SUV ramp and fresh accolades) against persistent financial gravity (cash burn, supply constraints, and a market that’s less generous to loss-making EV makers than it was a few years ago). As of 09:24 UTC on Dec. 19, Lucid shares are trading around $11.45, up roughly 2.9% from the previous close. So what’s driving the story right now—and what are analysts forecasting from here? Why Lucid stock is in the spotlight on Dec. 19, 2025 Lucid
19 December 2025
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Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

7 February 2026
Alphabet shares fell 2.53% to $322.86 Friday, marking a fourth straight decline as investors questioned heavy AI-related spending. The Nasdaq slipped Thursday after Alphabet detailed up to $185 billion in capex, while the Dow and S&P 500 rose Friday on chipmaker gains. U.S. markets reopen Monday, with attention on Alphabet’s outlook and upcoming jobs and inflation data.
BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

7 February 2026
BigBear.ai Holdings shares surged 15.7% Friday to $4.72 ahead of a key shareholder vote on doubling authorized shares to 1 billion. Options trading was heavy, with a put/call ratio of 0.19. The company recently announced deals in AI customs technology and a partnership with Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group. The special meeting is set for Feb. 18, with online voting open until late Feb. 17.
American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
American Airlines shares jumped 7.6% to $15.24 Friday, rebounding with a broad rally that sent the Dow past 50,000 for the first time. Investors are watching the carrier’s battle with United at Chicago O’Hare, where a summer capacity surge could trigger a fare war. American also announced new Philadelphia–Porto service for 2027 and launched a centennial inflight menu.
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