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Phoenix Group (PHNX) Shares Jump After UBS Upgrade to “Buy” as UK Inflation Cools Ahead of BoE — 17 December 2025

Phoenix Group (PHNX) Shares Jump After UBS Upgrade to “Buy” as UK Inflation Cools Ahead of BoE — 17 December 2025

Phoenix Group Holdings plc (PHNX) rose sharply on 17 Dec 2025 after UBS upgraded the FTSE 100 insurer to “Buy” and lifted its target price to 770p. Shares in Phoenix Group Holdings plc (LSE: PHNX) climbed on Wednesday after UBS upgraded the UK life insurer to “buy” from “neutral” and raised its price target to 770p from 670p. Shares Magazine The broker call helped push Phoenix to the top of the blue-chip leaderboard early in the session, with Alliance News reporting the stock “topped the FTSE 100” on the day’s opening rally. shareprices.com By the close, Phoenix had put in
17 December 2025
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Barclays PLC (BARC) News Today (17 December 2025): Share Buyback Update, New Block Listing, Saudi Arabia Push, and Fresh UK Spending Signals

Barclays PLC (BARC) News Today (17 December 2025): Share Buyback Update, New Block Listing, Saudi Arabia Push, and Fresh UK Spending Signals

Barclays (BARC) updates its share buyback, files for a 20m-share block listing, pushes into Saudi Arabia, and flags shifting UK spend trends. Barclays PLC (LSE: BARC) is closing out 2025 with a packed news flow that spans shareholder returns, employee share plans, and a renewed Middle East investment-banking push—against a UK macro backdrop that’s putting interest rates back in the spotlight. On Wednesday, 17 December 2025, Barclays published a fresh update on its ongoing share buyback, filed for a new block listing tied to employee incentives, and featured in multiple reports touching everything from Saudi dealmaking ambitions to the latest
17 December 2025
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HSBC Today (17 December 2025): New Hong Kong Credit-Income Fund, India Wealth Push, and What’s Moving HSBC Stock

HSBC Today (17 December 2025): New Hong Kong Credit-Income Fund, India Wealth Push, and What’s Moving HSBC Stock

HSBC is in focus on 17 Dec 2025 after launching a new credit-income fund in Hong Kong and opening a wealth-led branch in Indore, India, as rates and Hang Seng deal timing stay in the spotlight. HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) is ending the year with a familiar playbook: double down on Asia’s wealth growth engine, broaden product shelves for income-hungry investors, and keep a close eye on how fast interest rates are heading lower in the UK and Europe. Two HSBC-linked developments stand out today (17.12.2025): At the same time, the market backdrop is shifting: UK inflation fell more than
17 December 2025
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ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Allotment Today: How to Check Status on BSE, NSE & KFin, GMP Signals 16–17% Listing Pop, PL Capital Sets ₹3,000 Target

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Allotment Today: How to Check Status on BSE, NSE & KFin, GMP Signals 16–17% Listing Pop, PL Capital Sets ₹3,000 Target

Investors in the ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (ICICI Prudential AMC) IPO are watching two key things on Wednesday, December 17, 2025: share allotment status and listing expectations ahead of the stock’s scheduled debut on Friday, December 19 on the BSE and NSE. Upstox – Online Stock and Share Trading+2Moneycontrol+2 The allotment day comes after the ₹10,602.65 crore issue delivered one of the loudest demand signals seen in India’s primary market this year, with bids aggregating to about ₹3 trillion (₹3 lakh crore)—a level that Reuters noted makes it among the most subscribed IPOs in India’s history. Reuters At the
17 December 2025
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SRx Health Solutions (SRXH) Stock Today: Why Shares Are Whipsawing After the $55 Million EMJX Crypto Treasury Deal (Dec. 17, 2025)

SRx Health Solutions (SRXH) Stock Today: Why Shares Are Whipsawing After the $55 Million EMJX Crypto Treasury Deal (Dec. 17, 2025)

SRx Health Solutions, Inc. (NYSE American: SRXH) is suddenly on a lot more traders’ radar on December 17, 2025, after a dramatic spike in volatility tied to a proposed pivot into digital-asset treasury management. The catalyst: SRx Health’s newly announced agreement to acquire EMJ Crypto Technologies (EMJX) and related assets in an approximately $55 million all-stock transaction, with hedge fund manager Eric M. Jackson slated to lead the combined company after closing. Stock Titan+2Stock Titan+2 As of Dec. 17, SRXH was indicated around $0.3769 (with the prior session showing an exceptionally wide intraday band). Investing.com What’s driving SRXH stock right
17 December 2025
Rezolve AI PLC (NASDAQ: RZLV) Stock News Today: $200M+ ARR Update Sparks Rally — Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks (Dec. 17, 2025)

Rezolve AI PLC (NASDAQ: RZLV) Stock News Today: $200M+ ARR Update Sparks Rally — Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks (Dec. 17, 2025)

December 17, 2025 — Rezolve AI PLC stock (NASDAQ: RZLV) is in the spotlight after a company update indicated a sharp step-up in expected year-end momentum: December revenue is projected to exceed $17 million, while the company now expects to exit 2025 with annual recurring revenue (ARR) above $200 million—alongside a milestone the market tends to reward: positive adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted for certain items). GlobeNewswire+1 That combination—big headline growth, recurring revenue framing, and a first profitability milestone (on an adjusted basis)—helped drive a surge in trading interest, with both volume and options activity
17 December 2025
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Coupang (CPNG) Stock News Today: Parliamentary Fallout, SEC Cyber Filing, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Coupang (CPNG) Stock News Today: Parliamentary Fallout, SEC Cyber Filing, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG) is under an intense spotlight on December 17, 2025, as investors digest a fast-moving mix of political pressure in South Korea, a material cybersecurity disclosure to U.S. regulators, and a rapidly shifting set of price targets and technical signals. The market’s message so far: the company’s long-term e-commerce strengths are still widely respected, but the near-term “risk premium” is rising. Reuters+1 Coupang stock price today: where CPNG stands on Dec. 17 As of the latest available U.S. market data on Dec. 17, Coupang shares were around $23.19. Investing.com That price level matters because the stock has
17 December 2025
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Comcast (CMCSA) Stock Surges on Activist Investor Buzz as Versant Spinoff Nears: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 17, 2025)

Comcast (CMCSA) Stock Surges on Activist Investor Buzz as Versant Spinoff Nears: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 17, 2025)

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) is having one of those “wait, what just happened?” moments that investors love (or hate) depending on which side of the trade they’re on. As of Dec. 17, 2025, Comcast shares were trading around $29.7, after a sharp ~5% jump that pushed the stock into the day’s most-watched movers list—at a time when the broader market backdrop looked mixed rather than euphoric. Nasdaq+1 So what’s lighting up CMCSA right now? Three overlapping catalysts are dominating today’s Comcast stock narrative: Below is the full breakdown of today’s Comcast stock news, what Wall Street forecasts say CMCSA could
17 December 2025
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UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% in November as Food Prices Cool — Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% in November as Food Prices Cool — Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November, driven by cheaper food, tobacco and clothing discounts. Markets now expect a BoE rate cut on 18 December. Britain’s inflation rate cooled more sharply than expected in November, strengthening the case for an interest-rate cut just days before the Bank of England’s final policy decision of the year. Official figures show easing price pressures across groceries, clothing and tobacco—welcome news for households still feeling the cost-of-living squeeze, and a key input for policymakers weighing how quickly to bring borrowing costs down. Office for National Statistics+2Sky News+2 The headline: inflation cools faster than forecast
17 December 2025
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BC Hydro Power Outages Update: Windstorm Fallout Lingers Across B.C.’s South Coast as New Wind Gusts Loom (Dec. 17, 2025)

BC Hydro Power Outages Update: Windstorm Fallout Lingers Across B.C.’s South Coast as New Wind Gusts Loom (Dec. 17, 2025)

VANCOUVER / VANCOUVER ISLAND / FRASER VALLEY — Crews are still repairing storm damage across British Columbia’s South Coast after a powerful windstorm and heavy rain knocked out electricity to tens of thousands of homes and businesses earlier this week. At the peak on Monday, BC Hydro reported outages affecting more than 90,000 customers across the Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island, and the Gulf Islands, with additional outages expected while winds persisted. Global News+1 Today’s (Dec. 17) updates add a new layer of urgency: Environment Canada is warning of strong westerly wind gusts up to 80 km/h in parts
17 December 2025
BC Hydro Power Outages Update (Dec. 17, 2025): Windstorm Damage Lingers in Kent, Hope, Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver

BC Hydro Power Outages Update (Dec. 17, 2025): Windstorm Damage Lingers in Kent, Hope, Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER, B.C. — A fast-moving series of storms continues to test British Columbia’s power grid, as BC Hydro crews push through windstorm repairs and additional wind and rain warnings remain in effect across parts of the South Coast and Vancouver Island. The latest BC Hydro regional outage updates dated Dec. 17, 2025 point to ongoing work in Kent and Hope in the Lower Mainland, while some Gulf Islands and South Vancouver Island communities are being advised to prepare for overnight outages as crews work around safety constraints such as daylight-only repairs and difficult access. outage.bchydro.com Why this week’s outages spread
17 December 2025
Portland General Electric faces scrutiny over data center costs as Oregon POWER Act hits its first big test

Portland General Electric faces scrutiny over data center costs as Oregon POWER Act hits its first big test

Oregon utility watchdogs say Portland General Electric’s proposed “Peak Growth Modifier” could shift long-lived grid upgrade costs from fast-growing data centers to households—despite the state’s new POWER Act. Here’s what’s in dispute, what PGE says, and what regulators decide next. Oregon’s push to stop homeowners from subsidizing energy-hungry data centers is colliding with a high-stakes regulatory fight now unfolding around Portland General Electric (PGE). In recent reporting, the Oregon Citizens Utility Board (CUB) accused PGE of trying to sidestep the intent of the state’s new POWER Act—an affordability-focused law designed to make large-load customers like data centers pay a larger
17 December 2025
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Affirm Stock (AFRM) Surges on Amazon Deal Extension and Holiday Demand Signals: News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Affirm Stock (AFRM) Surges on Amazon Deal Extension and Holiday Demand Signals: News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025 after a sharp move higher that followed upbeat commentary from management, a renewed focus on holiday-season demand, and renewed attention on its long-running Amazon relationship. As of the latest available quote early Dec. 17 (UTC), AFRM traded around $73.39, up about 11.77% from the prior close—an unusually large single-day swing even for a high-beta fintech name. What’s different this time is that the rally isn’t being pinned to “vibes” alone. Investors are reacting to specific signals: (1) management pushing back on third-party data that implied a
17 December 2025
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Diageo Shares Jump After $2.3bn Asahi Deal: Guinness Owner Sells East African Breweries Stake as Turnaround Debate Intensifies

Diageo Shares Jump After $2.3bn Asahi Deal: Guinness Owner Sells East African Breweries Stake as Turnaround Debate Intensifies

LONDON — Diageo shares are back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after the FTSE 100 drinks giant behind Guinness and Johnnie Walker agreed to sell its majority position in East African Breweries to Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings in a deal worth about $2.3 billion. Reuters+1 The announcement lands at a sensitive moment for investors: Diageo’s share price has been under heavy pressure for years, and the stock’s fall from its early‑2022 peak has fuelled a growing question in UK markets—is this a rare long-term buying opportunity, or a value trap until core demand recovers? TradingView+1 What Diageo
17 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (NYSE: PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Earnings Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets and Key Catalysts

Pfizer Stock (NYSE: PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Earnings Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets and Key Catalysts

December 17, 2025 Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) stock is back in the spotlight on December 17 as investors digest the company’s newly issued full-year 2026 financial guidance, along with a stack of fresh reporting and analyst commentary about what comes next for one of the world’s biggest drugmakers. The immediate market reaction has been skeptical: Pfizer’s outlook points to another year of flat-to-down top-line performance as COVID-era revenue continues to normalize and a looming loss-of-exclusivity (LOE) cycle begins to bite harder. Pfizer+1 As of 00:43 UTC on Dec. 17 (late Dec. 16 in New York), Pfizer shares were about $25.53,
17 December 2025
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Tesla Stock (TSLA) Hits Record High Near $490 as Robotaxi Testing Accelerates — California Autopilot Deadline, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks in Focus

Tesla Stock (TSLA) Hits Record High Near $490 as Robotaxi Testing Accelerates — California Autopilot Deadline, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks in Focus

December 17, 2025 — Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is back at the center of the market’s imagination machine. Shares are trading around $489.88, after a record close near $490 that snapped a roughly one‑year “no new highs” streak and reignited the debate over what Tesla really is: car company, AI company, robotaxi platform, or all of the above. Investopedia The timing isn’t subtle. Over the last 48 hours, Tesla has stacked multiple headline catalysts: Elon Musk publicly pointing to driverless robotaxi testing, a fresh regulatory development in California that could have threatened sales but was temporarily put on hold, and
17 December 2025
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Tilray Brands (TLRY) Stock News Today: Trump Cannabis Rescheduling Reports Fuel Volatility, Fresh Forecasts and Key Levels (Dec. 17, 2025)

Tilray Brands (TLRY) Stock News Today: Trump Cannabis Rescheduling Reports Fuel Volatility, Fresh Forecasts and Key Levels (Dec. 17, 2025)

Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) stock is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025, as cannabis stocks react—again—to fast-moving headlines around potential U.S. federal marijuana rescheduling. In the latest session, TLRY traded around $13.94, up roughly 27% on the day, after swinging between about $10.32 and $14.54—a reminder that Tilray remains one of the market’s most headline-sensitive, momentum-driven names. So what changed this time? A cluster of reports and follow-on commentary about President Donald Trump and a possible executive order aimed at reclassifying marijuana—paired with the stock’s own structural catalysts (notably its recent 1-for-10 reverse split)—is amplifying both upside
17 December 2025
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UK Inflation Falls to 3.2% in November 2025, Fueling Bank of England Rate Cut Expectations

UK Inflation Falls to 3.2% in November 2025, Fueling Bank of England Rate Cut Expectations

UK inflation cooled more sharply than forecast in November, strengthening market expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) will cut interest rates at its December decision. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 show the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate fell to 3.2% in the 12 months to November, down from 3.6% in October. On a month‑to‑month basis, CPI fell by 0.2%—a notable shift for a period that often includes pre‑Christmas price changes. Office for National Statistics The cooler‑than‑expected inflation report lands just one day before the BoE publishes its Monetary Policy
17 December 2025
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Gold Price Today in India (Dec 17, 2025): 24K, 22K, 18K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai; MCX Near ₹1.35 Lakh as Silver Hits Record

Gold Price Today in India (Dec 17, 2025): 24K, 22K, 18K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai; MCX Near ₹1.35 Lakh as Silver Hits Record

Gold prices in India steadied and edged higher on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a sharp round of profit-taking a day earlier snapped a record run. Retail rates across major cities moved up modestly, while MCX gold remained volatile near lifetime highs—and silver stole the spotlight, surging to fresh records above ₹2.05 lakh/kg in early trade. Reuters+3The Indian Express+3mint+3 The action is being driven by a familiar mix of factors: shifting expectations around US interest rates, a moving US dollar, and currency pressure at home—where a weaker rupee typically lifts the landed cost of imported bullion. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Gold rate today
17 December 2025
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British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock: Today’s Buyback Update, Dividend Dates, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock: Today’s Buyback Update, Dividend Dates, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) entered mid-December with its share price near multi-year highs, and the news flow on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 is very “capital allocation meets governance”: the company disclosed another daily share repurchase under its ongoing buyback programme and filed a director declaration under UK listing rules. Meanwhile, investors are still digesting BAT’s early-December FY2025 pre-close trading update, where management reaffirmed its medium-term growth algorithm but signaled that 2026 performance is likely to land at the lower end of its target range—largely because the U.S. vaping market remains distorted by illicit competition and uneven enforcement. Reuters+4Investing.com+4Moneyweb+4 Below
17 December 2025
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Amazon stock tumbles on $200 billion AI spend plan — what to know before Monday

Amazon stock tumbles on $200 billion AI spend plan — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company projected about $200 billion in 2026 capital expenditures, triggering investor concern over AI spending. The stock had already dropped 11.5% after-hours Thursday. Amazon forecast Q1 net sales of $173.5–$178.5 billion and operating income of $16.5–$21.5 billion. Analyst Gil Luria downgraded Amazon, citing rising investment as its cloud lead narrows.
AMD stock jumps 8% in chip rebound — what investors are watching before Monday

AMD stock jumps 8% in chip rebound — what investors are watching before Monday

7 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.2% to $208.44 Friday, trading on heavy volume as chip stocks rebounded and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 5.7% after Amazon’s AI spending plans lifted sector estimates. Nvidia’s CEO cited surging AI chip demand. AMD’s rally followed a weak revenue outlook earlier in the week.
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