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The Benefits of Brain-Computer Interfaces for Cognitive Enhancement: What 2025’s Breakthroughs Mean for Memory, Attention, and Communication

The Benefits of Brain-Computer Interfaces for Cognitive Enhancement: What 2025’s Breakthroughs Mean for Memory, Attention, and Communication

In 2025, companies and research groups reported new clinical milestones for brain-computer interfaces, expanding their use in restoring speech, memory, and communication. UNESCO in November adopted the first global ethics framework for neurotechnology, citing both medical potential and risks of misuse. Policymakers are drafting rules for neural data and mental privacy as BCIs move beyond hospitals.
18 December 2025
Visa (V) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Price Action, Fresh Headlines, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Market Open

Visa (V) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Price Action, Fresh Headlines, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Market Open

Visa shares closed at $344.41 Wednesday, down 0.2%, and slipped to around $344.00 in after-hours trading. The stock moved little despite a new partnership with Akamai on agentic commerce security and ongoing expansion into stablecoin services. Broader U.S. markets fell sharply, with the S&P 500 down 1.16% amid renewed skepticism toward AI stocks.
18 December 2025
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Micron Earnings Beat and Forecast Surge: AI Memory Boom Drives Record Revenue, Margin Expansion and $18.7B Outlook

Micron Earnings Beat and Forecast Surge: AI Memory Boom Drives Record Revenue, Margin Expansion and $18.7B Outlook

Micron Technology reported record fiscal Q1 2026 revenue of $13.64 billion and GAAP net income of $5.24 billion, citing strong AI-driven demand for memory products. Shares rose about 4% in after-hours trading. The company forecast Q2 revenue of $18.7 billion, far above analyst expectations. Gross margins and earnings per share are also projected to reach new highs.
18 December 2025
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BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock After Hours: Shares Steady After a Sharp Drop — What to Watch Before the Dec. 18, 2025 Market Open

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock After Hours: Shares Steady After a Sharp Drop — What to Watch Before the Dec. 18, 2025 Market Open

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) closed Wednesday at $29.32, down 6.59%, with 55.11 million shares traded. The stock showed little movement after hours, holding near $29.30. BMNR holds over 3.9 million ETH and 193 BTC, with cash reserves of $1 billion. Ethereum fell 4.3% on the day, while Bitcoin slipped 1.9%.
18 December 2025
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Jared Isaacman NASA Today: Senate Confirms Billionaire Spaceflight Veteran as New NASA Administrator (Dec. 17, 2025)

Jared Isaacman NASA Today: Senate Confirms Billionaire Spaceflight Veteran as New NASA Administrator (Dec. 17, 2025)

The U.S. Senate confirmed Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator Wednesday in a 67–30 vote, ending a year of interim leadership. Isaacman, 42, is the billionaire founder of Shift4 and a private astronaut who led SpaceX’s Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn missions. Sixteen Democrats joined 51 Republicans in support, with all 30 “no” votes from Democrats. Isaacman takes over as NASA pursues major Moon and Mars projects.
18 December 2025
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Sandisk Stock (SNDK) After Hours Jumps on Dec. 17, 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Sandisk Stock (SNDK) After Hours Jumps on Dec. 17, 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) is setting up for another potentially volatile session heading into Thursday, December 18, after a sharp late-day reversal and a notable after-hours bounce. In regular trading on Wednesday, Dec. 17, Sandisk shares closed at $206.83, down 1.18%, after swinging through a wide intraday range. But after the bell, the stock climbed to $212.72 (up about 2.85%) as of 5:04 p.m. ET—a move that puts SNDK back near a key zone where many “memory-cycle” bulls have been looking for follow-through. Benzinga Below is what happened today, what’s driving the after-hours move, and what investors will be watching
17 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock After Hours Dec. 17, 2025: Board Rejects Paramount’s $30 Bid, Reaffirms Netflix Deal—What to Know Before Thursday’s Open

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock After Hours Dec. 17, 2025: Board Rejects Paramount’s $30 Bid, Reaffirms Netflix Deal—What to Know Before Thursday’s Open

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A common stock (NASDAQ: WBD) is ending Wednesday’s session in the middle of a fast-moving takeover battle that is now driving day-to-day trading more than traditional fundamentals. After the closing bell on Dec. 17, 2025, WBD was trading around $28.21 in late trading (as of 22:09 UTC / 5:09 p.m. ET), down about 2.3% versus the prior close. That price matters because it sits below Paramount Skydance’s $30.00 all-cash tender offer—but above Netflix’s stated $27.75 per-share cash-and-stock deal value—leaving investors to weigh which path is more likely, how long approvals could take, and what each
17 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Preview for 18 December 2025: BoE Rate Decision, Inflation Surprise, FTSE 100 Movers and Global Cues

UK Stock Market Preview for 18 December 2025: BoE Rate Decision, Inflation Surprise, FTSE 100 Movers and Global Cues

UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November, surprising markets and fueling expectations the Bank of England will cut rates at its decision today. The FTSE 100 rose Wednesday, led by banks and homebuilders, while sterling dropped and gilt yields fell. US stocks slid overnight on renewed tech sector concerns. The Bank of England’s policy announcement is due at noon.
17 December 2025
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ASX Today: What to Know Before the Australian Stock Market Opens (18 December 2025)

ASX Today: What to Know Before the Australian Stock Market Opens (18 December 2025)

Australian shares are heading into Thursday’s open with a fragile global backdrop and a market that’s looking for a reason to stabilise after three straight sessions of declines. Pre-market pricing is essentially flat to slightly weaker, with SPI/ASX 200 futures hovering around unchanged to modestly down depending on the time you check—pointing to a cautious start rather than a decisive gap higher or lower. Market Index+1 That “tight” pre-open call matters because sentiment is being pulled in opposite directions: US tech weakness and elevated risk aversion on one side, firmer commodities (iron ore, copper, oil, precious metals) on the other. The result is a market that
17 December 2025
India Stock Market Today: What to Know Before Nifty, Sensex Open on 18 December 2025 — GIFT Nifty, RBI-Rupee Moves, Oil Jump, SEBI Changes, Stocks to Watch

India Stock Market Today: What to Know Before Nifty, Sensex Open on 18 December 2025 — GIFT Nifty, RBI-Rupee Moves, Oil Jump, SEBI Changes, Stocks to Watch

Sensex fell 120.21 points to 84,559.65 and Nifty 50 slipped 41.55 points to 25,818.55 on Wednesday, marking a third straight decline. Market breadth stayed weak, with 2,498 NSE shares down versus 1,326 up. GIFT Nifty futures indicated a muted to mildly negative open for Thursday. US stocks dropped overnight, while Brent crude rose to $59.68 a barrel.
17 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Pre-Open: Key News, Forecasts and Stocks to Watch on SGX Today (18 Dec 2025)

Singapore Stock Market Pre-Open: Key News, Forecasts and Stocks to Watch on SGX Today (18 Dec 2025)

The Straits Times Index slipped 0.1% to 4,575.48 on Wednesday, with market breadth positive as gainers outnumbered losers 326 to 204. SATS rose 1.9% to S$3.72, while Thai Beverage fell 1.1% to 46.5 cents. Wall Street closed lower overnight, with the S&P 500 down 1.15% and Nasdaq off 1.8% amid renewed concerns over AI-related spending. Regional markets showed mixed performance.
17 December 2025
Caterpillar Stock (CAT) After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Open

Caterpillar Stock (CAT) After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Open

Caterpillar shares fell 4.58% to $561.96 on Wednesday, marking the steepest drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The stock traded in a wide range before closing near session lows, with volume at 3.58 million shares. The decline followed a broader market selloff, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all finishing lower.
17 December 2025
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Uber (UBER) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Price Action, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts — What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

Uber (UBER) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Price Action, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts — What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) ended Wednesday’s session lower and is drawing renewed attention after the bell as investors weigh a mix of legal headline risk, analyst updates, and a busy macro calendar set to hit markets before Thursday’s open. Uber stock after the bell: where UBER stands tonight Uber shares closed Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at $79.14, down 2.20% on the day, after trading between roughly $78.79 and $81.47. Volume came in around ~27–28 million shares, pointing to an active session during a broader market pullback. StockAnalysis In after-hours trading, UBER ticked up to about $79.56 in early post-market
17 December 2025
Coinbase (COIN) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): COIN Slips at the Close as “System Update 2025” Takes Center Stage — What to Know Before the Dec. 18 Market Open

Coinbase (COIN) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): COIN Slips at the Close as “System Update 2025” Takes Center Stage — What to Know Before the Dec. 18 Market Open

Coinbase shares closed down 3.33% at $244.19 Wednesday, trading between $243.70 and $259.55 on volume of about 8.2 million shares. The stock edged up to $245.02 in early after-hours trading ahead of the company’s “System Update 2025” product showcase. Deutsche Bank initiated coverage with a $340 price target. Investors await details on new products, including possible tokenized equities.
17 December 2025
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Strategy (MSTR) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Bitcoin Pressure, Fresh Filings, Analyst Targets—and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Strategy (MSTR) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Bitcoin Pressure, Fresh Filings, Analyst Targets—and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) closed Wednesday at $160.38, down 4.25%, and slipped further to $159.78 after hours. The stock tracked bitcoin’s decline, with bitcoin falling 2.26% to about $85,871. Trading volume reached roughly 18.9 million shares. The company recently disclosed $989 million in proceeds from at-the-market equity and preferred sales between Dec. 8–14.
17 December 2025
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Eaton (ETN) Stock After the Bell Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Dropped, After-Hours Update, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Eaton (ETN) Stock After the Bell Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Dropped, After-Hours Update, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Eaton Corporation shares fell 4.28% to $315.82 Wednesday on heavy volume, closing nearly 21% below July’s 52-week high. The drop followed broad market declines tied to concerns over AI and data-center funding, with additional pressure from headlines about Oracle’s stalled Michigan data-center project. After hours, Eaton edged up 0.36%. The company also reaffirmed its CFO transition plans in a new SEC filing.
17 December 2025
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CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell After the Bell and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell After the Bell and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWV) ended Wednesday, December 17, 2025, on the back foot and stayed volatile after the closing bell, as a fresh wave of skepticism hit the broader AI infrastructure trade. CoreWeave stock after the bell: where CRWV stands right now CRWV finished the regular session near $64.54, down roughly 7.1% on the day, after trading in a wide intraday range of about $63.80 to $69.99. In the early after-hours window, the stock ticked modestly higher to around $64.68 (after-hours prices can change quickly). Investing.com That move left CoreWeave squarely in the center of a risk-off session for AI-linked
17 December 2025
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Robinhood (HOOD) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Why Shares Moved and What to Know Before Thursday’s Open

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Why Shares Moved and What to Know Before Thursday’s Open

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) ended Wednesday’s session lower, then edged slightly higher in early after-hours trading—while headlines about sports-focused prediction markets and an expanded AI roadmap kept the company in the spotlight. At the 4:00 p.m. ET close on Dec. 17, 2025, HOOD finished at $115.80, down about 3.0% on the day, after trading between roughly $115.60 and $124.69. StockAnalysisBy 5:00 p.m. ET, HOOD was $115.98 in after-hours trading (a modest +0.16% versus the close). Public The broader tape didn’t help risk appetite: U.S. stocks fell again Wednesday, with the S&P 500 down 1.2%, the Nasdaq down 1.8%, and
17 December 2025
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Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) After Hours Dec. 17, 2025: Latest Price, Today’s Headlines, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Eli Lilly Stock (LLY) After Hours Dec. 17, 2025: Latest Price, Today’s Headlines, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Dec. 17, 2025 (After the Close, U.S. Markets) — Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) finished Wednesday lower and then held steady in extended trading, as investors balanced a risk-off day for equities with fresh headlines on U.S. drug-pricing negotiations, ongoing “rotation” trades favoring healthcare, and new collaboration news tied to next-generation obesity therapeutics. As of 4:31 p.m. ET, LLY was trading around $1,041.79 in after-hours action, essentially unchanged from where it ended the regular session. StockAnalysis Eli Lilly stock price after the bell: where LLY closed and how it traded today Eli Lilly shares ended Dec. 17 at about
17 December 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 08.02.2026

8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 12:53 AM EST Australian Shares Set for Volatile Earnings Season Amid Market Sensitivity February 8, 2026, 12:49 AM EST. **Australian stock markets** face heightened volatility as earnings season kicks off with little room for error. Analysts warn that even a **1% earnings miss** could trigger sharp price swings, stripping away previous insulation from market shocks. This turbulence reflects the removal of 'shock absorbers' in share prices, signaling an unpredictable three weeks ahead for investors. Anthony Macdonald, business journalist and Chanticleer columnist, forecasts significant fluctuations likely exceeding historical norms.
Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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