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Pfizer Stock (NYSE: PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Analyst Price Targets, Medicare Pricing Pressure, and Pipeline Catalysts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Pfizer Stock (NYSE: PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Analyst Price Targets, Medicare Pricing Pressure, and Pipeline Catalysts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Pfizer shares traded near $25.04 at 18:26 UTC on Dec. 18, steady after a sharp selloff earlier in the week following new 2025 and 2026 guidance. The company now expects 2025 revenue of about $62 billion and 2026 revenue of $59.5–$62.5 billion. Reuters reports highlight policy and pricing pressures, while Pfizer and Astellas announced positive Phase 3 results for PADCEV + Keytruda in bladder cancer.
18 December 2025
Trump Executive Order Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Marijuana Rescheduling, CBD Expansion and the Other Orders Driving Headlines

Trump Executive Order Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Marijuana Rescheduling, CBD Expansion and the Other Orders Driving Headlines

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing federal agencies to speed up the process of reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. The order also calls for expanded medical research and signals a Medicare policy shift allowing some beneficiaries to use hemp-derived CBD products. The administration has not released the full text of the order.
18 December 2025
Texas Instruments Incorporated Stock (TXN) Today: New Sherman Fab Starts Production as Analysts Split on 2026 Outlook

Texas Instruments Incorporated Stock (TXN) Today: New Sherman Fab Starts Production as Analysts Split on 2026 Outlook

Texas Instruments began chip production at its new 300mm wafer fab in Sherman, Texas, on Dec. 18, 2025. TXN shares rose 1.77% to $177.58 after the announcement. Wall Street remains divided on the company’s outlook, citing both long-cycle recovery hopes and concerns over inventory and capital spending. The Sherman facility is part of TI’s push for greater manufacturing control and supply reliability.
18 December 2025
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Inspire Medical Systems (INSP) Stock Plunges on Medicare Coding Reversal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Inspire Medical Systems (INSP) Stock Plunges on Medicare Coding Reversal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Inspire Medical Systems shares fell sharply on December 18, 2025, after two Medicare contractors, CGS and Noridian, pulled CPT code 64568 for hypoglossal nerve stimulation and redirected billing to CPT 64582. The move cast doubt on a key reimbursement upgrade that had driven recent stock gains, sending INSP down in the mid-to-high teens by early afternoon.
18 December 2025
Natural Gas Price Today at 2:00 PM ET, Dec. 18, 2025: NYMEX Slips Below $4 After EIA Storage Draw, Warm Forecasts and LNG Crosscurrents

Natural Gas Price Today at 2:00 PM ET, Dec. 18, 2025: NYMEX Slips Below $4 After EIA Storage Draw, Warm Forecasts and LNG Crosscurrents

U.S. natural gas futures slipped below $4.00/mmBtu Thursday afternoon, erasing a morning rally after the EIA reported a 167 Bcf storage withdrawal for the week ending Dec. 12. Prices ranged from $3.91 to $4.22/mmBtu during the day. Total working gas stood at 3,579 Bcf, 32 Bcf above the five-year average. Traders cited mixed signals from strong demand and ample storage.
18 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI Chip Rally as OpenAI Funding Talk and Data-Center Financing Fears Keep Wall Street on Edge

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI Chip Rally as OpenAI Funding Talk and Data-Center Financing Fears Keep Wall Street on Edge

Updated: 1:59 p.m. ET, Thursday, December 18, 2025 AI stocks are rebounding sharply midday Thursday after a bruising bout of “AI trade” volatility earlier this week. The catalyst is familiar: hard evidence of demand. Micron’s blowout outlook and comments around high-bandwidth memory (HBM) have steadied sentiment across semiconductors and mega-cap tech—just as markets digest softer U.S. inflation data, renewed debate over debt-funded data-center expansion, and a fresh jolt from private-market headlines around OpenAI’s next fundraising ambitions. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready roundup of the key AI-stock news, forecasts, and market-moving analyses circulating on December 18, 2025, along with what
18 December 2025
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XRP Price Today at 1:58 PM ET (18.12.2025): XRP Holds Near $1.84 as Ripple Expands Institutional Push and ETF Inflows Continue

XRP Price Today at 1:58 PM ET (18.12.2025): XRP Holds Near $1.84 as Ripple Expands Institutional Push and ETF Inflows Continue

XRP traded at $1.84 at 1:58 p.m. ET Thursday, near the day’s low of $1.83 after a volatile session. The token has struggled to break above $2.00 despite U.S. CPI data showing a 2.7% annual rise, which lifted broader risk sentiment. XRP’s market cap stood near $110 billion, with 24-hour volume in the mid-$3 billion range. Futures open interest dropped to $3.31 billion, signaling weaker momentum.
18 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today at 1:56 (18.12.2025): BTC Holds Near $86K After Soft CPI Surprise, ETF Inflows, and Central Bank Crosswinds

Bitcoin Price Today at 1:56 (18.12.2025): BTC Holds Near $86K After Soft CPI Surprise, ETF Inflows, and Central Bank Crosswinds

Bitcoin traded near $86,000 at 1:56 p.m. ET Thursday after an early rally toward $90,000 faded, with prices ranging from $85,355 to $89,230, according to CoinDesk and MEXC. The move followed U.S. inflation data showing CPI rose 2.7% in November, below forecasts, fueling rate-cut bets. Traders remained cautious as uncertainty lingered over data quality and market direction.
18 December 2025
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Insmed Stock (NASDAQ: INSM) Slides on Brensocatib Sinus-Trial Failure; Analysts Reset Forecasts

Insmed Stock (NASDAQ: INSM) Slides on Brensocatib Sinus-Trial Failure; Analysts Reset Forecasts

Insmed shares fell 16% Thursday after the company said its Phase 2b trial of brensocatib in chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps failed to meet endpoints, prompting it to end development for that indication. The drug’s performance matched or trailed placebo on symptom scores. Insmed reported no new safety issues. The stock traded near $166.75 after hitting a low of $158.06.
18 December 2025
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Silver Price Today at 1:57 PM GMT (Dec. 18, 2025): XAG/USD Near $66 After Record High as CPI, Fed Cut Bets and Profit-Taking Collide

Silver Price Today at 1:57 PM GMT (Dec. 18, 2025): XAG/USD Near $66 After Record High as CPI, Fed Cut Bets and Profit-Taking Collide

Updated: Thursday, December 18, 2025 — 1:57 PM GMT Silver is pausing after one of its most dramatic runs in decades. Around 1:57 PM GMT (13:57), spot silver (XAG/USD) was trading in the mid-$65s to near $66 per ounce, consolidating below Wednesday’s record area near $66.9. Midday pricing snapshots highlighted the tug-of-war: FXEmpire cited $65.83 in early afternoon GMT trading, while Investing.com reported silver around $66.31 later in the European/US crossover—an illustration of how quickly quotes can shift across market feeds. FXEmpire+2Investing.com+2 Even with today’s churn, the bigger picture remains striking: silver is still up roughly ~129% year-to-date (depending on
18 December 2025
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Data Center Stocks Today: Micron Ignites an AI Infrastructure Rebound as Oracle Funding Questions and Power-Grid Costs Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

Data Center Stocks Today: Micron Ignites an AI Infrastructure Rebound as Oracle Funding Questions and Power-Grid Costs Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

Micron surged 13.7% and Constellation Energy rose 6.1% by early afternoon as U.S. data center stocks rallied on a softer November CPI and strong Micron outlook. The Nasdaq gained 1.9%. Digital Realty slipped 0.7%, while Dell dropped 2.6%. Government shutdown distortions affected inflation data, with BLS canceling October’s CPI and unemployment releases.
18 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today (18 December 2025, 1:55): Stocks Rebound on Softer US Inflation as BoE Cuts and ECB Holds; AI Trade Still Volatile

Global Stock Markets Today (18 December 2025, 1:55): Stocks Rebound on Softer US Inflation as BoE Cuts and ECB Holds; AI Trade Still Volatile

Global stocks rebounded Thursday after softer U.S. inflation data revived rate-cut hopes, despite missing monthly details due to a government shutdown. Japan’s Nikkei dropped 1.4% on AI-linked tech selloffs, while Micron’s strong forecast lifted U.S. chipmakers. Oil prices rose on geopolitical risks. European central banks mostly met expectations, with the Bank of England cutting rates and the ECB holding steady.
18 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 1:52 p.m. ET): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Jump on Cooler CPI as Micron Ignites Tech Rebound

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 1:52 p.m. ET): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Jump on Cooler CPI as Micron Ignites Tech Rebound

U.S. stocks climbed Thursday afternoon after inflation data came in below expectations, reviving hopes for Fed rate cuts in early 2026. At 1:52 p.m. ET, the Dow rose 0.39%, the S&P 500 gained 1.06%, and the Nasdaq jumped 1.72%. Micron’s outlook steadied tech shares. The CPI report was clouded by missing October data due to a government shutdown.
18 December 2025
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Trump Kennedy Center Today: Board Votes to Rename Washington’s Kennedy Center the “Trump‑Kennedy Center” as Legal Questions Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

Trump Kennedy Center Today: Board Votes to Rename Washington’s Kennedy Center the “Trump‑Kennedy Center” as Legal Questions Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

The Kennedy Center’s board voted Thursday to rename the institution the “Trump‑Kennedy Center,” according to the White House. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the move recognizes Trump’s role in renovations and finances. The board’s authority to change the congressionally established name remains in dispute. Trump currently chairs the board of trustees.
18 December 2025
Top AI Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Broadcom, Micron and More as AI Trade Rebounds

Top AI Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Broadcom, Micron and More as AI Trade Rebounds

Micron shares jumped midday after a strong profit forecast tied to AI memory demand, lifting semiconductor and tech stocks. Wall Street rose on a cooler CPI print, though shutdown-related data issues cloud the inflation outlook. Amazon reorganized its AI leadership, and Meta’s Yann LeCun announced his departure. OpenAI is reportedly seeking up to $100 billion in new funding.
18 December 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 18, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Holds Near 6.2% After Cooler CPI — Plus 2026 Forecasts and What Borrowers Should Watch

Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 18, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Holds Near 6.2% After Cooler CPI — Plus 2026 Forecasts and What Borrowers Should Watch

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate held at 6.21% this week, according to Freddie Mac. Rates have hovered within a narrow range for two months despite shifts in inflation data and central-bank signals. Purchase applications are up about 10% from a year ago. Other surveys show 30-year rates between 6.22% and 6.38%.
18 December 2025
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Upstart Stock News Today: UPST Jumps on Tech CU Partnership as Wall Street Weighs 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Upstart Stock News Today: UPST Jumps on Tech CU Partnership as Wall Street Weighs 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Upstart Holdings shares rose about 8% to near $49 on December 18 after Technology Credit Union announced it will use Upstart’s AI platform for personal and auto refinance loans. Tech CU began lending through Upstart’s network in September. Trading volume was below average despite the price jump. Analyst sentiment on the stock remains split.
18 December 2025
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ICE Barcelona 2026: Malta’s iGaming Push, Property Appeal and the EU’s Ukraine Funding Crunch

ICE Barcelona 2026: Malta’s iGaming Push, Property Appeal and the EU’s Ukraine Funding Crunch

Valletta / Brussels / Barcelona — December 18, 2025.Across Europe today, three storylines converged around the same theme: predictability—who can offer it, who needs it, and how much it costs. In Brussels, EU leaders entered what diplomats described as a make-or-break summit over a proposed €90 billion “reparations loan” for Ukraine, backed by profits from frozen Russian central bank assets—a plan that has exposed deep legal and financial anxieties inside the bloc. Reuters+2The Guardian+2 In the Mediterranean, Malta is leaning hard into the opposite narrative: a small jurisdiction selling stability at scale. On the same day, GamingMalta detailed how it
18 December 2025
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UMC stock price: United Microelectronics heads into Monday after AI capex talk sparks chip rebound

UMC stock price: United Microelectronics heads into Monday after AI capex talk sparks chip rebound

8 February 2026
TAIPEI, Feb 8, 2026, 10:00 (GMT+8) — Market closed. United Microelectronics Corp’s U.S.-listed shares closed Friday higher and start the week near $10, after a late bounce across semiconductor stocks. The stock ended at $10.06, and is about 21% below its 52-week high of $12.68. (Investing.com) With markets shut over the weekend, investors are lining up what comes next: U.S. data, chip-equipment earnings, and any fresh signal on whether the AI spending wave is still rising. Capital expenditures, or capex, are simply money spent on equipment and new capacity — and they can move chip demand fast. Friday’s turn came
Montage Technology Class A stock slides — traders now fixate on its Hong Kong debut

Montage Technology Class A stock slides — traders now fixate on its Hong Kong debut

8 February 2026
Montage Technology’s Shanghai-listed shares fell 2.74% to 163.54 yuan Friday, extending losses before its Hong Kong debut. The company priced its H-share sale at HK$106.89, raising about HK$6.90 billion. Hong Kong’s public tranche was 707 times subscribed. In grey market trading, shares traded around HK$152.5, 43% above the offer price.
Suzhou TFC Optical (300394.SZ) stock: 3 signals to watch before China’s short, pre-holiday week

Suzhou TFC Optical (300394.SZ) stock: 3 signals to watch before China’s short, pre-holiday week

8 February 2026
Suzhou TFC Optical closed up 0.4% at 252.97 yuan Friday after heavy trading and sharp swings, ranking as the No. 2 most-traded Shenzhen stock via Stock Connect. Margin financing and securities lending fell, with net margin selling of 419 million yuan. Shanghai and Shenzhen markets will close Feb. 16–23 for the Spring Festival. The company expects 2025 net profit to rise 40–60% year-on-year.
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