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Apple Stock (AAPL) After Hours Today, Dec. 18, 2025: What Moved Shares After the Bell—and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Apple Stock (AAPL) After Hours Today, Dec. 18, 2025: What Moved Shares After the Bell—and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Apple Inc. stock (NASDAQ: AAPL) finished Thursday’s regular session essentially flat-to-slightly higher, then drifted lower in early after-hours trading as investors weighed a major regulatory shift in Japan, fresh Wall Street target updates tied to Apple’s 2026 AI roadmap, and a macro backdrop shaped by today’s inflation data. AAPL closed regular trading at $272.19, up about 0.13% on the day, and then slipped to roughly $271.18 shortly after the bell in after-hours trading (about a 0.4% dip from the close). Below is what mattered after the bell on Thursday, December 18, 2025, and what to keep on your radar before
18 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NVDA Holds Near $174 After CPI-Fueled Tech Rebound — What to Know Before Friday’s Open

NVIDIA Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NVDA Holds Near $174 After CPI-Fueled Tech Rebound — What to Know Before Friday’s Open

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) stock ended Thursday’s session higher and stayed relatively steady in extended trading, as investors digested a cooler-than-expected inflation report, a renewed burst of optimism around AI infrastructure demand, and a fresh wave of headlines ranging from analyst target hikes to competitive positioning. Investopedia As of 4:29 p.m. ET (21:29 UTC)—shortly after the closing bell—NVDA last traded around $174.14, up roughly 1.79% versus the prior close, with heavy volume during the regular session. Below is what matters most tonight (Dec. 18) and what to watch before the market opens Friday (Dec. 19, 2025). NVDA after-hours check: where NVIDIA
18 December 2025
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Elon Musk News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Starlink Satellite Mishap, Tesla Autopilot Scrutiny, and SpaceX IPO Forecasts

Elon Musk News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Starlink Satellite Mishap, Tesla Autopilot Scrutiny, and SpaceX IPO Forecasts

Dec. 18, 2025 — Elon Musk’s business universe rarely moves in a straight line. Today’s headlines capture that volatility in real time: SpaceX’s Starlink reported a rare on-orbit anomaly that produced debris, U.S. lawmakers urged regulators to scrutinize a spectrum deal involving SpaceX, Tesla’s “Autopilot” branding faces fresh pressure in California, and investors are once again gaming out what a SpaceX public listing could look like in 2026. Kbb.com+3Reuters+3Reuters+3 Below is a full, up-to-date snapshot of the most important Elon Musk news, forecasts, and analysis circulating on December 18, 2025—and why each story matters for Tesla, SpaceX/Starlink, xAI, and X. Starlink satellite anomaly creates debris,
18 December 2025
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Tesla Stock (TSLA) After the Bell Dec. 18, 2025: Shares Rebound to $483—What to Know Before Friday’s Open

Tesla Stock (TSLA) After the Bell Dec. 18, 2025: Shares Rebound to $483—What to Know Before Friday’s Open

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) ended Thursday, December 18, 2025, on a strong note after a volatile week for mega-cap tech and “AI-adjacent” names. TSLA closed at about $483.38, up roughly 3.45% on the day, and traded around the $483 level in the minutes after the closing bell—a relatively quiet start to extended-hours trading after a busy news cycle. StockAnalysis The bounce matters because it follows a sharp midweek drop, a renewed regulatory fight in California over Tesla’s “Autopilot” branding, and fresh debate about whether the stock’s premium valuation is being driven more by near-term vehicle demand—or by investors’ belief in
18 December 2025
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Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): CPI Relief Lifts AI Sentiment—What to Know Before Friday’s Open

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): CPI Relief Lifts AI Sentiment—What to Know Before Friday’s Open

PALO ALTO, Calif. / NEW YORK — Dec. 18, 2025 (after the close): Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) ended Thursday’s regular session at $329.88, up about 1.2% on the day, and traded fractionally lower in extended hours to about $329.61 as of 4:32 p.m. ET. The headline for Broadcom investors heading into Friday’s open (Dec. 19) is that macro and AI-supply-chain sentiment improved today, but AVGO is still navigating a post-earnings reset that has kept volatility elevated across the AI complex. The stock traded in a wide range Thursday—roughly $323.76 to $336.40—with volume around 53 million shares, underscoring how sensitive mega-cap
18 December 2025
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FedEx Stock Today: FDX Rises After Earnings Beat, Guidance Raise, and Freight Spin-Off Update (Dec. 18, 2025)

FedEx Stock Today: FDX Rises After Earnings Beat, Guidance Raise, and Freight Spin-Off Update (Dec. 18, 2025)

FedEx stock (NYSE: FDX) traded higher in late Thursday trading after the shipping giant delivered a stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter report and lifted the low end of its full-year profit outlook. Shares were around $287, up roughly 1%–2% on the session, after swinging between about $282 and nearly $297 as investors digested the results and updated forecast. The market’s immediate focus: a clean earnings beat driven by pricing and structural cost cuts, plus a clearer road map toward FedEx’s planned FedEx Freight spin-off in 2026—an event many on Wall Street see as a major catalyst for the stock’s next leg. FedEx Newsroom+1 Why FedEx stock moved today FedEx reported fiscal Q2
18 December 2025
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Nike Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NKE Slips After Q2 Earnings Beat as China Weakness and Tariffs Keep Pressure on Margins

Nike Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NKE Slips After Q2 Earnings Beat as China Weakness and Tariffs Keep Pressure on Margins

Nike stock (NYSE: NKE) was volatile on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as investors weighed a headline earnings and revenue beat against a familiar mix of issues: shrinking profit, softer demand in Greater China, and tariff-driven margin pressure. By late U.S. trading, Nike shares were around $65.63, after swinging between roughly $62.20 and $66.96 during the session on heavy volume. MarketScreener But the bigger move came after the closing bell, when Nike released fiscal Q2 2026 results (quarter ended Nov. 30, 2025). Despite the beat, the stock slid in after-hours trading, with major outlets citing declines ranging from about 2% to 5%as the initial reaction evolved. Reuters+2Barron’s+2 What happened to Nike stock today Nike shares closed
18 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:18 p.m. ET): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rebound as Softer Inflation and Micron Spark a Tech-Led Rally

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:18 p.m. ET): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rebound as Softer Inflation and Micron Spark a Tech-Led Rally

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks finished higher Thursday after a session that flipped the script on this week’s risk-off mood, with cooling inflation data and a powerful earnings catalyst in semiconductors helping investors lean back into growth. As of 4:18 p.m. ET—minutes after the closing bell—the S&P 500 ended up 0.78% at 6,773.91, the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.37% to 23,004.92, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.14% to 47,955.33, according to Reuters’ closing data. TradingView The move snapped a short losing streak for the broader market and arrived at a crucial moment: investors are trying to determine whether December
18 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Trades Near $85K After Soft CPI, ETF Inflows, and a $23B Options Expiry Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Trades Near $85K After Soft CPI, ETF Inflows, and a $23B Options Expiry Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

Bitcoin is ending another volatile December session in familiar territory: traders keep defending the mid-$80,000s, but rallies toward $90,000 have struggled to stick. The day’s narrative is being shaped by a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation print, a rebound in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, and growing attention on a massive year-end options expiration that could amplify price swings into Christmas week. Bitcoin price today (BTC): latest levels and today’s trading range Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $85,200, down roughly 0.8% over the last 24 hours. Today’s session saw a wide band—roughly $84,461 (low) to $89,230 (high)—underscoring that volatility remains a defining feature
18 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Wall Street Rebounds on Softer CPI, Europe Closes at Record, Asia Mixed Ahead of BoJ

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Wall Street Rebounds on Softer CPI, Europe Closes at Record, Asia Mixed Ahead of BoJ

Updated: Thursday, December 18, 2025 — 4:18 p.m. ET Global stock markets ended broadly higher on Thursday as investors leaned into a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation update, digested a pivotal batch of central-bank decisions in Europe, and watched the latest twist in the AI-led tech trade. The day’s mood: relief, but not complacency—because the inflation report came with an asterisk, and the global rate outlook is diverging again. In the U.S., a delayed Consumer Price Index (CPI) release helped snap a multi-session skid for major indexes, while upbeat Micron guidance calmed nerves after a week of “AI bubble” chatter. In Europe,
18 December 2025
Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EIA Reports 167 Bcf Storage Draw as LNG Flows Stay Near Record

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EIA Reports 167 Bcf Storage Draw as LNG Flows Stay Near Record

Updated 4:15 PM EST — Thursday, December 18, 2025 U.S. natural gas prices ended Thursday’s session with a familiar winter headline: storage fell sharply, but not as sharply as some traders expected — and the market sold off anyway. The January NYMEX Henry Hub contract (the U.S. benchmark) whipsawed after a morning rally and ultimately finished lower, with late-session pricing around $3.89/MMBtu and down roughly 3% on the day. Barchart.com+1 The turning point was the weekly U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) storage report, released at 10:30 a.m. ET, which showed a 167 billion cubic feet (Bcf) withdrawal for the week
18 December 2025
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Oil Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): WTI Near $56 and Brent Near $60 as Russia Sanctions Talk, Venezuela Blockade Clash With Oversupply Fears (Updated 4:15 PM EST)

Oil Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): WTI Near $56 and Brent Near $60 as Russia Sanctions Talk, Venezuela Blockade Clash With Oversupply Fears (Updated 4:15 PM EST)

NEW YORK — 4:15 PM EST, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 — Oil prices ended the day modestly higher, then eased in late trading as markets tried to balance fresh geopolitical supply risks (Russia and Venezuela) against a persistent oversupply narrative heading into 2026. By settlement, U.S. WTI crude rose 21 cents to $56.15 a barrel and Brent added 14 cents to $59.82. Reuters+1As of 9:15 PM EST, futures prices were hovering slightly below the settlement levels, with WTI around $55.89 and Brent around $59.70, according to Investing.com quotes. Investing.com+1 Oil price today (updated 9:15 PM EST): Where WTI and Brent
18 December 2025
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Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Kenvue shares closed Friday at $18.13, up 0.33%, with about 63.5 million shares traded. The Kimberly-Clark offer values Kenvue at roughly $18.76 per share, leaving a deal spread of about 3%. Both companies’ shareholders approved the merger, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Kenvue’s dividend record date is Feb. 11, with earnings due Feb. 17.
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