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Vistra Corp (VST) Stock in Focus on Dec. 18, 2025: PJM Capacity Auction Windfall, AI-Demand Volatility, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts

Vistra Corp (VST) Stock in Focus on Dec. 18, 2025: PJM Capacity Auction Windfall, AI-Demand Volatility, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts

Dec. 18, 2025 — Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) is back in the spotlight as investors try to reconcile two powerful (and sometimes contradictory) forces moving power-generator stocks right now: record-high capacity payments in the PJM power market and shifting sentiment around AI-driven electricity demand. The result has been whiplash. Vistra closed Dec. 17 at $159.97, down 7.77%, before showing a pre-market bounce to about $163.50 early Thursday. StockAnalysis Why does this matter? Because the news cycle around Vistra has become a live-action debate over a single question: Are US grids entering a multiyear “scarcity era” where reliable generation is worth
18 December 2025
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Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Barclays Lifts Target to $10, Analysts Stay Split on Amtagvi’s Launch

Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Barclays Lifts Target to $10, Analysts Stay Split on Amtagvi’s Launch

December 18, 2025 — Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IOVA) is back in the spotlight after a sharp two-day move that pushed the stock back to the $2.5 area—still far below where many Wall Street price targets sit, but enough to reignite the “is this finally a bottom?” debate around one of biotech’s most volatile commercial launches. According to Investing.com’s recent trading history, IOVA jumped 12% on Wednesday, December 17, closing at $2.52 on 23.27 million shares after already rising on December 16. Investing.com As of December 18, the stock continued to trade around $2.52, with a recent 52-week range of
18 December 2025
AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Micron, Oracle and Broadcom Lead the Action as OpenAI Funding Talk and Data-Center Debt Fears Shake Markets (Dec. 18, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Micron, Oracle and Broadcom Lead the Action as OpenAI Funding Talk and Data-Center Debt Fears Shake Markets (Dec. 18, 2025)

As of 5:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, “AI stocks” are living through a familiar whiplash: the long-term narrative (exploding compute demand) is colliding with a near-term market question investors can’t ignore anymore—who pays for the next wave of AI infrastructure, and when do the profits show up? Wednesday’s U.S. session delivered a clear message: Wall Street is still willing to back AI, but it’s becoming far more selective about where the risk sits—especially when leverage, capex, and multi-year payback periods enter the picture. Reuters+2The Times Leader+2 Below is a full, publication-ready roundup of the key AI stock
18 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven in Focus Ahead of U.S. CPI as Apple AI Hopes, Nvidia Rivalry, Amazon Shake-Up Drive the Tape (Dec. 18, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven in Focus Ahead of U.S. CPI as Apple AI Hopes, Nvidia Rivalry, Amazon Shake-Up Drive the Tape (Dec. 18, 2025)

NEW YORK — 5:45 a.m. ET, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 — Big Tech stocks are trying to steady in early premarket trading after a sharp AI-led pullback rattled the “Magnificent Seven” trade into year-end. The immediate backdrop is macro: investors are bracing for fresh U.S. inflation data and a busy central-bank day in Europe, while the longer-running debate is micro: whether the AI boom’s next phase rewards today’s heavy spending—or punishes it. Below is what’s moving Big Tech this morning, plus the forecasts and analyst views landing on Dec. 18 that investors are using to frame the next move. Premarket
18 December 2025
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Quantum Computing Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): IonQ’s $60M Europe Expansion, Analyst Forecasts, and the Key Risks Driving Quantum Stocks

Quantum Computing Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): IonQ’s $60M Europe Expansion, Analyst Forecasts, and the Key Risks Driving Quantum Stocks

It’s 5:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, and “quantum stocks” are waking up to a familiar push–pull: big long-term promises (quantum advantage, new enterprise customers, government contracts) colliding with near-term market nerves about tech spending, rates, and whether the latest computing boom is getting ahead of itself. Reuters Below is the most current news, forecasts, and analysis in circulation today (12/18/2025) shaping the U.S.-listed quantum pure plays—IonQ (IONQ), D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), Rigetti Computing (RGTI), and Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT)—plus what investors are watching next. Market backdrop: why “quantum stocks” are moving with (and against) big-tech sentiment Quantum computing
18 December 2025
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Starlink News on Dec. 18, 2025: DirecTV Warns FCC of Satellite TV Disruption, Starlink Mini Roam Pricing Expands in Australia, and China Pushes Back on “Near-Collision” Claims

Starlink News on Dec. 18, 2025: DirecTV Warns FCC of Satellite TV Disruption, Starlink Mini Roam Pricing Expands in Australia, and China Pushes Back on “Near-Collision” Claims

Starlink is closing out 2025 at full throttle—rolling out more portable consumer hardware, pushing regulators to revisit long-standing satellite spectrum rules, and getting pulled into a fresh geopolitical argument over space safety and “who coordinates with whom” in an increasingly crowded low Earth orbit (LEO). Below is what’s driving the conversation as of December 18, 2025, based on the latest reporting and primary-source-linked coverage from Australia, China, and global telecom markets. DirecTV vs Starlink: a new FCC flashpoint over interference and “boosting speeds” A U.S. regulatory dispute is bubbling again around a familiar theme: higher Starlink capacity vs. protection for
18 December 2025
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EV Stocks Today: Tesla Faces California Sales Threat as Ford Pulls Back on Batteries and the EU Softens 2035 EV Rules (Dec. 18, 2025)

EV Stocks Today: Tesla Faces California Sales Threat as Ford Pulls Back on Batteries and the EU Softens 2035 EV Rules (Dec. 18, 2025)

Updated: 5:45 a.m. ET (EST), Thursday, December 18, 2025 — Electric vehicle (EV) stocks are waking up to a policy-and-regulation-heavy news cycle that’s colliding with a broader tech reset. Before U.S. markets open, investors are juggling three headline forces that can move EV shares quickly: Tesla’s regulatory risk in California, Ford’s deepening pivot away from large EV commitments (with direct fallout for battery suppliers), and a major shift in Europe’s 2035 “all-electric” trajectory that could reshape the competitive map for legacy automakers and EV pure-plays. Below is the key EV stock news, analyst commentary, and sector outlook hitting the wires
18 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron’s AI Memory Surge Meets Nvidia Capex Jitters, TSMC Tailwinds, and Fresh China-EUV Risk

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron’s AI Memory Surge Meets Nvidia Capex Jitters, TSMC Tailwinds, and Fresh China-EUV Risk

As of 5:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, semiconductor stocks are setting up for another volatile session after a sharp, AI-led pullback on Wednesday — but with a major counterweight: Micron Technology’s blowout results and guidance are reviving the “AI hardware” trade in premarket action. The tug-of-war is clear: strong chip demand signals (especially AI memory) versus growing investor scrutiny of AI infrastructure spending, financing, and competition across the stack. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Below is what’s driving chip stocks right now — and what to watch at the open. Micron’s earnings jolt puts AI memory back in the driver’s seat
18 December 2025
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Sensex Today (Dec 18, 2025): Nifty Ends Flat at 25,815, Sensex Slips 78 Points as IT Gains Offset Broad Weakness

Sensex Today (Dec 18, 2025): Nifty Ends Flat at 25,815, Sensex Slips 78 Points as IT Gains Offset Broad Weakness

Mumbai: Indian equities wrapped up a choppy Thursday with benchmark indices nearly unchanged, after swinging between early losses and a mid-session recovery that fizzled in the final hour. The Nifty 50 eased 0.01% to 25,815.55, while the BSE Sensex slipped 0.09% to 84,481.81, marking a fourth straight session of mild declines even as information technology stocks provided a cushion. Reuters+1 The mood on Dalal Street remained cautious, shaped by a familiar mix of cross-currents: uncertainty around a potential U.S.–India trade agreement, a rupee rebound following central bank intervention, and global risk sentiment rattled by a tech-led selloff overseas ahead of
18 December 2025
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Top Stocks to Buy Today: 10 Best U.S. Stock Picks for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

Top Stocks to Buy Today: 10 Best U.S. Stock Picks for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

U.S. stock investors are waking up to a market that suddenly feels a lot less “easy.” After Wednesday’s sharp pullback—driven largely by renewed anxiety over how the AI boom gets financed—today’s pre-market setup (Dec. 18, 2025) looks like a classic stock-picker’s tape: big sector dispersion, heavyweight tech volatility, energy strength tied to geopolitics, and a busy earnings slate that can reset narratives in a single conference call. Reuters This article highlights 10 top stocks to buy today—meaning: high-conviction stocks to consider now, backed by today’s (Dec. 18) news, forecasts, and analyst analysis—plus the key catalysts to watch over the next
18 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today: Dow Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI After AI Selloff — Live Market News for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

Dow Jones Today: Dow Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI After AI Selloff — Live Market News for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is heading into Thursday’s U.S. session with traders bracing for a rare, shutdown-distorted inflation update and a busy global central-bank calendar. As of 5:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, Dow futures were modestly higher, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures pointed more firmly upward, suggesting an early attempt to stabilize after Wednesday’s AI-driven selloff. markets.businessinsider.com+1 Dow futures at 5:45 a.m. ET: A cautious rebound attempt Before the opening bell, U.S. index futures reflected a “relief-bounce” tone rather than full risk-on enthusiasm. In early premarket pricing, Dow Jones futures were up about 60 points (+0.13%), S&P
18 December 2025
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Oil Price Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Brent Near $60 as Venezuela Blockade and Russia Sanctions Risks Collide With 2026 Oversupply Forecasts

Oil Price Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Brent Near $60 as Venezuela Blockade and Russia Sanctions Risks Collide With 2026 Oversupply Forecasts

Oil prices are inching higher today, but the rally is tentative — more a geopolitical “risk premium” flicker than a full-blown trend reversal. In early Thursday trading on December 18, 2025, Brent crude hovered around $60 a barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded in the mid-$56s, as markets weighed fresh supply-disruption risks tied to Venezuela and Russia against a stubbornly bearish backdrop of swelling inventories and forecasts for a well-supplied 2026. Reuters+1 Oil price today: where Brent and WTI are trading By mid-morning in Europe, Brent was up about half a percent near $60 per barrel and WTI was up roughly two-thirds of a percent around $56.32, according to Reuters
18 December 2025
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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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