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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Futures Edge Higher as Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Investors Eye Key Data and Rate Signals (Dec. 17, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Futures Edge Higher as Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Investors Eye Key Data and Rate Signals (Dec. 17, 2025)

As of 6:15 a.m. EST on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Canada’s stock market setup is being pulled in two directions: year-end profit-taking after a blockbuster 2025 run and a fresh commodity-driven tailwind led by a sharp rebound in oil prices overnight. The early read is cautiously constructive. S&P/TSX 60 December futures were modestly higher in overnight trading, pointing to a steadier start for Bay Street after three straight down sessions on the TSX. Barchart.com But today’s tone may hinge less on “risk-on/risk-off” headlines and more on how traders digest three immediate catalysts: Below is what matters most for Canadian stocks today—what’s driving the pre-market narrative, what data could
17 December 2025
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Transocean (RIG) Stock News and Forecast for Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Moves, Backlog Updates, and 2026 Guidance

Transocean (RIG) Stock News and Forecast for Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Moves, Backlog Updates, and 2026 Guidance

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a sharp pullback that interrupted what had been a strong run for the offshore driller earlier this month. In early pricing, RIG was around $3.84. The setup is classic Transocean: a company with tangible signs of operational improvement (backlog additions, rising activity, clearer guidance) colliding with the two forces that never really leave the stock alone—oil-price sensitivity and balance-sheet scrutiny. Transocean stock today: what investors are reacting to on Dec. 17 RIG’s latest move comes immediately after a bruising session on Tuesday, Dec. 16, when
17 December 2025
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First Majestic Silver Stock (NYSE: AG) News Today: Silver Tops $65, Santa Elena Updates, Convertible Notes, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

First Majestic Silver Stock (NYSE: AG) News Today: Silver Tops $65, Santa Elena Updates, Convertible Notes, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE: AG; TSX: AG) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as the precious-metals rally intensifies and fresh company developments continue to ripple through the market. In early trading action, U.S.-listed precious-metal miners—including First Majestic—rose about 3%, helped by a surge in bullion prices that pushed silver above $65 for the first time, according to Reuters. Reuters AG stock has already had a high-volatility, high-momentum run in December—exactly the kind of tape action you’d expect when the underlying commodity is making historic moves and investors are hunting for “leveraged-to-silver” exposure. Nasdaq+1 Below is
17 December 2025
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Asia Stock Markets Today: Nikkei, Hang Seng, Shanghai and Kospi Rise as Tech Rebounds; Australia, Malaysia Slip (Dec. 17, 2025)

Asia Stock Markets Today: Nikkei, Hang Seng, Shanghai and Kospi Rise as Tech Rebounds; Australia, Malaysia Slip (Dec. 17, 2025)

Asian stock markets ended mixed but broadly firmer on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, with North Asia leading gains as chip and AI-linked stocks rebounded, while Australia and parts of Southeast Asia showed more caution amid banking-sector pressure and rate-path uncertainty. A tech-led bounce across Japan, South Korea, mainland China and Hong Kong followed mixed cues from the U.S. (Nasdaq higher, broader indices softer), while investors continued to weigh what a “noisy” U.S. jobs report means for the Federal Reserve’s next moves. TradingView+2TradingView+2 At the same time, markets faced a cluster of policy catalysts: traders were positioning for a Bank of Japan decision later this week, Thailand delivered another rate cut, and Indonesia
17 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Inflation Data and Fed Speakers

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Inflation Data and Fed Speakers

NEW YORK — 6:15 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. U.S. stock futures are edging higher early Wednesday after a mixed Tuesday session, as investors recalibrate expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and brace for a late-week burst of inflation data. The pre-market tone is being shaped by three forces: a “noisy” jobs report that revived easing bets, a rebound in oil after fresh Venezuela headlines, and a busy stretch for earnings and deal-driven single-stock moves. markets.businessinsider.com+2Reuters+2 US stock futures rise modestly ahead of the opening bell As of roughly 5:50 a.m. ET, futures pointed to a slightly stronger start for Wall Street:
17 December 2025
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Rio Tinto (RIO) news today: Rhodes Ridge greenlights $191m study, green iron momentum builds, and Rusal court ruling adds legal noise (17 Dec 2025)

Rio Tinto (RIO) news today: Rhodes Ridge greenlights $191m study, green iron momentum builds, and Rusal court ruling adds legal noise (17 Dec 2025)

Rio Tinto plc (NYSE: RIO) is in focus on 17 December 2025 as a cluster of iron-ore growth and decarbonisation headlines land alongside a renewed legal overhang tied to its alumina joint venture with Russia’s Rusal. In Australia, Rio-backed initiatives spanning Pilbara supply growth (Rhodes Ridge) and lower‑emissions iron and steel pathways (Calix “Zesty” and the NeoSmelt consortium) are shaping the narrative, while competitive pressure around Guinea’s next wave of high-grade iron ore projects continues to build. What’s driving the Rio Tinto story on 17 December 2025 Here are the key Rio-linked developments circulating today: Rio Tinto share price check
17 December 2025
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APA Corporation Stock (APA) News Today, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook — What’s Driving APA Shares on Dec. 17, 2025

APA Corporation Stock (APA) News Today, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook — What’s Driving APA Shares on Dec. 17, 2025

APA Corporation (NASDAQ: APA) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a sharp energy-sector slide pushed the stock notably lower in the prior session—just as crude oil whipsawed on a mix of oversupply fears and fresh geopolitical headlines. APA’s share move is happening at the intersection of three storylines investors care about right now: Below is what’s new, what analysts are forecasting, and what matters next for APA stock as of 17.12.2025. APA stock price action: why APA shares fell, and what’s happening premarket on Dec. 17 APA closed Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at $23.96, down
17 December 2025
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Altimmune (ALT) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Pemvidutide Catalysts, CEO Transition, and Wall Street Price Targets

Altimmune (ALT) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Pemvidutide Catalysts, CEO Transition, and Wall Street Price Targets

Altimmune, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALT) is back in the biotech spotlight on December 17, 2025—less because the company suddenly became “safe,” and more because it’s heading into the kind of binary stretch that turns small-cap biotech charts into roller coasters: a high-stakes clinical update is expected before year-end, leadership is changing hands, and Wall Street price targets remain dramatically spread out. Shares were indicated around $5.03 early Wednesday, after closing at roughly the same level on Tuesday (Dec. 16). MarketBeat Altimmune stock price action: why traders keep circling ALT ALT has been showing the classic behavior of a catalyst-driven biotech: sharp
17 December 2025
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Compass Group PLC (CPG) in Focus Today: BNP Exane Downgrade, Share Price Moves, and What Investors Are Watching (17 December 2025)

Compass Group PLC (CPG) in Focus Today: BNP Exane Downgrade, Share Price Moves, and What Investors Are Watching (17 December 2025)

Compass Group PLC (LSE: CPG) drew fresh attention on 17 Dec 2025 after a BNP Exane downgrade. Here’s what happened today, how the stock traded, and what’s next. Compass Group PLC (LSE: CPG) — the FTSE 100 catering and support services giant — is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, after a notable analyst downgrade sparked debate about one of the company’s most important operational metrics: client retention, particularly in the US healthcare vertical. investments.halifax.co.uk Even without a new regulatory announcement from the company today, the stock is giving investors plenty to digest: a sharp difference of
17 December 2025
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GSK plc (GSK) news: FDA approves twice‑yearly asthma biologic Exdensur on Dec. 17, 2025

GSK plc (GSK) news: FDA approves twice‑yearly asthma biologic Exdensur on Dec. 17, 2025

GSK plc (GSK) announced today that the FDA approved Exdensur (depemokimab‑ulaa) for severe eosinophilic asthma in patients 12+. Here’s what it means for GSK’s respiratory pipeline, competition, and shareholders on 17.12.2025. GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) is in the spotlight on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, after the company confirmed US FDA approval for Exdensur (depemokimab‑ulaa)—a new twice‑yearly biologic for severe asthma—while also releasing its latest share buyback update through a regulatory filing. Investegate+1 Below is a full, reader-friendly rundown of all current GSK news items dated 17.12.2025, plus what they signal for patients, clinicians, and investors. Today’s GSK headlines (17.12.2025) 1)
17 December 2025
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British American Tobacco (BATS) Today: Share Buyback Updates, Board Disclosure and What Investors Are Watching (17 December 2025)

British American Tobacco (BATS) Today: Share Buyback Updates, Board Disclosure and What Investors Are Watching (17 December 2025)

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE: BATS) published new buyback disclosures and a board-related update on 17 December 2025. Here’s what changed, why it matters, and what to watch next. British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) closed Wednesday with its shares little changed, as investors digested a fresh set of routine—but still important—regulatory filings tied to the group’s ongoing capital returns and governance disclosures. At the close in London, British American Tobacco (BATS) was quoted around 4,284p, up 6p (+0.14%), with a market capitalisation shown at roughly £93.10bn. Hargreaves Lansdown Below is a clear rundown of everything we can identify as “current
17 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today, Dec. 17, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today, Dec. 17, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is back in the market’s spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors weigh two competing narratives: a streaming leader with improving cash generation—versus a blockbuster M&A move that could reshape Hollywood (and invite regulatory headaches). In early U.S. premarket trading, NFLX was hovering around $94.6. StockAnalysis What’s driving attention today isn’t a new season drop or a subscriber headline. It’s the escalating bidding war around Warner Bros. Discovery’s assets and what that could mean for Netflix’s balance sheet, strategy, and valuation. Reuters+1 Netflix stock price today: where NFLX stands on Dec. 17, 2025 Netflix shares
17 December 2025
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Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

7 February 2026
Anglo American shares closed down 0.75% at 3,435 pence Friday after BofA Global Research downgraded the miner to “neutral” and raised its price target to 3,600 pence. Anglo cut its 2026 copper production guidance and warned of continued weakness at De Beers. The company expects $200 million in charges tied to its Chile copper operations in the second half of 2025.
Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
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