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Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 12:09 GMT): Europe Climbs on UK Inflation Surprise as Investors Brace for CPI and Central Bank Decisions

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 12:09 GMT): Europe Climbs on UK Inflation Surprise as Investors Brace for CPI and Central Bank Decisions

At 12:09 GMT on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, global stock markets were navigating a familiar late-year mix: a steadier equity tone in Europe, selective strength across Asia, and caution ahead of a key U.S. inflation release — all while oil and precious metals injected fresh volatility into the macro backdrop. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Europe led the upside in morning trade, helped by banks, energy and miners, after a sharper-than-expected fall in UK inflation solidified expectations of a Bank of England rate cut. In Asia, optimism around AI and chip self-sufficiency kept sentiment supported — even as Japan’s bond-market stress highlighted the risks
17 December 2025
StubHub (STUB) Stock News Today (17.12.2025): Partnerships Lift Shares as 13F Buying and Lawsuit Headlines Shape the Outlook

StubHub (STUB) Stock News Today (17.12.2025): Partnerships Lift Shares as 13F Buying and Lawsuit Headlines Shape the Outlook

NEW YORK — December 17, 2025 — StubHub Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: STUB) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday as investors weigh a busy mix of catalysts: an expansion of “Direct Issuance” partnerships that adds more primary-ticket inventory to StubHub’s ecosystem, a newly surfaced institutional position disclosed in a recent 13F filing, and a fresh wave of shareholder-law-firm announcements tied to ongoing securities litigation around the company’s post-IPO disclosures. At the center of today’s conversation is a simple question for markets: Is StubHub’s post-IPO dip a bargain entry into a scaled global ticket marketplace — or a value trap facing
17 December 2025
US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

NEW YORK (Dec. 17, 2025, 11:59 a.m. ET) — The U.S. stock market is struggling to regain its footing late this morning as investors weigh a fresh pullback in AI-linked mega-caps against a rebound in energy stocks sparked by a jump in oil prices. At 11:59 a.m. ET, the S&P 500 was down about 0.8% at roughly 6,745.66, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down about 0.15% at roughly 48,039.78. Investing.com The Nasdaq Composite was down about 1.25% to roughly 22,821.50 as of 11:55 a.m. ET, reflecting renewed pressure on the tech-heavy trade that powered much of 2025’s gains.
17 December 2025
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Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Space and satellite stocks are back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors juggle a busy mix of government launch schedules, fresh earnings, analyst price targets, and connectivity breakthroughs—all while the broader U.S. market digests shifting expectations for interest rates and policy headlines. In today’s tape, the “space” trade isn’t one story—it’s several. Launch providers are increasingly judged on responsiveness (not just cadence). Satellite operators are being re-rated on capacity and spectrum (not just subscriber growth). And data-from-space names are being graded on contract timing and backlog conversion, not just futuristic narratives. Below is a full, news-driven look at the major U.S.-listed space and
17 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron in Focus as AI Chip Competition Heats Up

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron in Focus as AI Chip Competition Heats Up

Semiconductor stocks are ending 2025 the same way they powered most of it: at the center of the market’s biggest debate—whether the AI infrastructure boom still has years to run, or whether investors are finally forcing chipmakers (and their biggest customers) to prove the spending can translate into durable profits. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX)—a widely watched benchmark for U.S.-listed chip stocks—fell 2.48% to 6,785.77, reflecting a broad risk-off move in the sector. indexes.nasdaqomx.com At points during the session, market commentary also described an even sharper slide of roughly ~3% in the semiconductor index as tech weakness intensified. Nasdaq What’s driving the
17 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (US Market): Amazon–OpenAI Talks, Oracle’s Data-Center Shock, and the New Threat to Nvidia’s CUDA Edge (Dec. 17, 2025)

AI Stocks Today (US Market): Amazon–OpenAI Talks, Oracle’s Data-Center Shock, and the New Threat to Nvidia’s CUDA Edge (Dec. 17, 2025)

AI stocks are back in the center of the U.S. stock market conversation on Wednesday, December 17, 2025—but with a very different tone than the “everything goes up” phase earlier in the year. Today’s trade is being shaped by three big forces: capital intensity (who can afford to build the compute), platform power (who controls the cloud + chips stack), and software lock-in (who owns the developer workflow). Investopedia+2Reuters+2 That mix is showing up in real time across the AI complex—from Amazon (AMZN) and Microsoft (MSFT) at the model layer, to Oracle (ORCL) in AI cloud buildout, and Nvidia (NVDA) and Alphabet (GOOGL/GOOG) in the fight over the infrastructure and tooling that powers AI development. Reuters+3Reuters+3Investopedia+3 US stock
17 December 2025
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S&P 500 Index Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 11:47 a.m. ET): Wall Street Slips as AI Stocks Weigh, Oil Rebounds, and Fed-Cut Debate Intensifies

S&P 500 Index Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 11:47 a.m. ET): Wall Street Slips as AI Stocks Weigh, Oil Rebounds, and Fed-Cut Debate Intensifies

The S&P 500 Index traded in the mid‑6,700s around late morning Wednesday, down roughly 0.6% as investors continued to reassess the “AI trade” and what the next phase of U.S. rate policy could look like into 2026. Around 11:47 a.m. ET, Investing.com data showed the S&P 500 near 6,759.93 (‑0.59%), reflecting a market that’s still close to recent record territory but struggling to regain momentum after several sessions of declines. Investing.com+1 The broader tape was being pulled in opposite directions: mega‑cap and AI‑linked names were sliding again, while energy stocks caught a bid after crude prices rebounded on geopolitics. AP
17 December 2025
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Defense Technology Stocks Today: US Defense Contractors, AI, Drones and Cyber Names React to Policy Risk and 2026 Spending Tailwinds (Dec. 17, 2025)

Defense Technology Stocks Today: US Defense Contractors, AI, Drones and Cyber Names React to Policy Risk and 2026 Spending Tailwinds (Dec. 17, 2025)

NEW YORK — December 17, 2025 — Defense technology stocks on the U.S. stock market are trading in a familiar crosscurrent: long-cycle demand for missiles, drones, cyber defense, and space systems remains strong, but Washington-driven policy risk is suddenly back in the foreground. The sector’s tone shifted early Wednesday after reports that the Trump administration is preparing an executive order that could curb dividends, share buybacks, and executive compensation for defense contractors whose major programs run significantly over budget or fall behind schedule. Reuters+1 At the same time, the Senate is moving toward final passage of a $901 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which
17 December 2025
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EV Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Tesla’s California Autopilot Case, Ford’s $6.5B Battery Deal Exit, and Fresh Catalysts for EVgo, QuantumScape, Rivian, and Lucid

EV Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Tesla’s California Autopilot Case, Ford’s $6.5B Battery Deal Exit, and Fresh Catalysts for EVgo, QuantumScape, Rivian, and Lucid

NEW YORK — Wednesday, December 17, 2025 — U.S.-listed EV stocks are trading on a mix of regulatory headlines, shifting policy risk, and company-specific catalysts that are widening the gap between winners and laggards. Tesla remains the sector’s main gravity well as investors weigh a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) action tied to “Autopilot” marketing—while also continuing to price in Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions. Meanwhile, Ford’s decision to cancel a multibillion-dollar battery supply agreement adds to the narrative of an industry retrenchment in EV investment, even as charging-network operators and battery-tech names chase cost reductions and new partnerships. Reuters+1 EV stocks in
17 December 2025
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Nutanix (NTNX) Stock News Today: $300M Accelerated Share Repurchase, FY2026 Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Nutanix (NTNX) Stock News Today: $300M Accelerated Share Repurchase, FY2026 Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Nutanix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTNX) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025, after announcing a major capital-return move that immediately put “shareholder yield” back into the NTNX stock narrative: a $300 million accelerated share repurchase (ASR). The buyback headline arrives as investors continue to digest Nutanix’s most recent earnings update—where management emphasized that demand trends remain intact, but revenue timing shifted late in the quarter—and as Nutanix rolls out new platform capabilities aimed at fast-growing, regulation-heavy “sovereign cloud” and distributed infrastructure markets. As of 16:05 UTC on Dec. 17, NTNX traded around $51.04, up about $2.77 on the day
17 December 2025
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Vicor (VICR) Stock Today: Roth Starts Coverage With a $115 Target as AI Data Center Power Thesis Gains Steam (Dec. 17, 2025)

Vicor (VICR) Stock Today: Roth Starts Coverage With a $115 Target as AI Data Center Power Thesis Gains Steam (Dec. 17, 2025)

Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a notable gap-up open and fresh Wall Street commentary that leans into the company’s positioning in next‑generation AI compute power delivery—a theme that has become increasingly market-moving for semiconductor and infrastructure-adjacent names. MarketBeat At the same time, new insider filings have hit the tape—information investors often track closely when a stock has already posted a major run—adding another layer to today’s Vicor narrative. TradingView+1 VICR stock price action on Dec. 17, 2025 Vicor shares opened higher today after closing at $93.45 yesterday, matching reports that
17 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 17, 2025): DJIA at 11:45 a.m. ET, Key News Drivers, Forecasts, and Market Outlook Since Dec. 15

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 17, 2025): DJIA at 11:45 a.m. ET, Key News Drivers, Forecasts, and Market Outlook Since Dec. 15

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was 48,051.78 at 11:45 a.m. ET (New York time) on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, down 62.48 points (-0.13%) in choppy late-morning trading. Stooq That late-morning dip extends a short pullback that began earlier in the week: the Dow closed at 48,416.56 on Monday (Dec. 15) and 48,114.26 on Tuesday (Dec. 16), leaving investors weighing whether this is a simple year-end “breather” or a more meaningful rotation away from some of 2025’s most crowded trades. Reuters+1 Below is what’s moving the Dow right now, what the most-followed strategists and headlines have focused on since December
17 December 2025
Impinj Stock (NASDAQ: PI) News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Price Move, Insider Filings, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Impinj Stock (NASDAQ: PI) News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Price Move, Insider Filings, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Impinj, Inc. (NASDAQ: PI) stock traded higher on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, extending a sharp multi-day rebound that has put the RAIN RFID specialist back on investors’ radar. As of 15:43 UTC, PI shares were at $168.98, up $7.97 (+4.95%) on the day, after opening at $163.38 and trading between $161.99 and $171.95. The rally comes as the market digests a cluster of December developments—most notably recent insider/holder selling disclosures, a new supply chain integrity research release, and the company’s most recent earnings and Q4 guidance. Below is the full, up-to-date snapshot of the news, forecasts, and analysis shaping the
17 December 2025
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Texas Pacific Land (TPL) Stock Jumps on Bolt Data Center Partnership as 3-for-1 Split Nears — News, Forecasts, and Fresh Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Texas Pacific Land (TPL) Stock Jumps on Bolt Data Center Partnership as 3-for-1 Split Nears — News, Forecasts, and Fresh Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

December 17, 2025 — Texas Pacific Land Corporation (NYSE: TPL) stock surged Wednesday after the Permian Basin-focused landowner disclosed a strategic agreement tied to large-scale AI data center development in West Texas, a move that instantly reframed the TPL story from “royalties and water” to “royalties, water — and AI infrastructure optionality.” Texas Pacific Land Corporation+1 As of the latest available quote during Wednesday’s session, TPL shares traded around $882, up roughly 7% on the day, reflecting strong investor appetite for the new “land + power + water + compute” angle. Investing.com South Africa Below is what happened on 12/17/2025,
17 December 2025
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TWO-PB Stock Today: Two Harbors Series B Preferred Jumps After UWM’s $1.3B Acquisition Deal — Dividend Outlook, Exchange Terms, and Key Risks

TWO-PB Stock Today: Two Harbors Series B Preferred Jumps After UWM’s $1.3B Acquisition Deal — Dividend Outlook, Exchange Terms, and Key Risks

Two Harbors Investment Corp.’s Series B preferred stock — commonly quoted as TWO-PB (also seen as TWO-B or TWO.PRB) — is in sharp focus on December 17, 2025, after a blockbuster corporate event changed how income investors are thinking about the security’s credit outlook and “change-of-control” mechanics. The headline catalyst: UWM Holdings Corp. (UWMC) and Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO) announced a definitive all-stock merger that values the transaction at about $1.3 billion, with Two Harbors common shareholders receiving a fixed exchange ratio of 2.3328 shares of UWMC Class A per share of TWO. investors.uwm.com+1 While most general-market coverage has
17 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) Jumps on Warner Bros. Discovery Board Decision: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Netflix Stock (NFLX) Jumps on Warner Bros. Discovery Board Decision: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is in the spotlight on December 17, 2025, after a major twist in the high-stakes Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) takeover battle pushed the streaming giant back into the center of “streaming wars” consolidation talk—and moved the stock. As of 15:21 UTC on Dec. 17, Netflix shares traded around $97.07, up about $2.50 on the session (roughly 2.6%). What’s driving the move: Warner Bros. Discovery’s board urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s hostile bid and reaffirmed support for Netflix’s agreed-upon merger, adding a layer of deal clarity investors have been waiting for. Reuters+2ir.wbd.com+2 Below is the full
17 December 2025
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Twist Bioscience (TWST) Stock News Today: Latest Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Twist Bioscience (TWST) Stock News Today: Latest Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST) is drawing fresh attention on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as the stock trades sharply higher amid a mix of new partnership-related headlines, recent product launches, and updated Wall Street price targets. At the same time, investors are weighing Twist’s push toward higher gross margins and management’s goal to reach adjusted EBITDA breakeven by fiscal Q4 2026—a key milestone in the company’s multi-year path from high-growth to sustainable profitability. SEC Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready roundup of the most current TWST news, forecasts, and analyst commentary available as of 17.12.2025, plus the key datapoints to watch
17 December 2025
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SQM Stock Surges on Lithium Price Spike and JPMorgan Upgrade: News, Forecasts and What to Watch (Dec. 17, 2025)

SQM Stock Surges on Lithium Price Spike and JPMorgan Upgrade: News, Forecasts and What to Watch (Dec. 17, 2025)

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE: SQM) — one of the world’s best-known lithium producers — is in focus on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as a sharp move in China’s lithium market and a high-profile Wall Street upgrade combine to lift sentiment across the sector. SQM shares were up sharply in early U.S. trading, changing hands around $69.10 (up about 7.7%) as of 10:12 a.m. ET. Below is a detailed rundown of today’s key news, the latest forecasts and analyst calls, and the catalysts (and risks) investors are watching next. Why SQM stock is rallying today Two storylines
17 December 2025
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The Toro Company (TTC) Stock Surges After Q4 FY2025 Earnings Beat and FY2026 Guidance — What Investors Are Watching

The Toro Company (TTC) Stock Surges After Q4 FY2025 Earnings Beat and FY2026 Guidance — What Investors Are Watching

The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is in focus on December 17, 2025, after the outdoor equipment and professional turf/landscape solutions maker reported fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2025 results (fiscal year ended October 31, 2025) alongside its fiscal 2026 outlook. The immediate takeaway for markets: results came in better than consensus expectations on key headline metrics, and management outlined a 2026 plan built around professional-market demand, productivity initiatives, and a newly completed acquisition in underground construction. Business Wire+2TradingView+2 TTC stock today: price action and what drove the move As of 15:11:44 UTC on December 17, Toro shares traded at $79.43, up
17 December 2025
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Costco Stock (COST) Today: News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Shares on December 17, 2025

Costco Stock (COST) Today: News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Shares on December 17, 2025

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) is in the spotlight again on December 17, 2025, as the stock tries to stabilize near its lowest levels in more than a year after a rare analyst “sell” call, intense debate over membership renewal trends, and a strong—but not “strong enough”—earnings report that left some investors wanting a bigger catalyst. As of the latest available trade on December 17, Costco shares are around $862, with an intraday range of roughly $855 to $868. Below is a full roundup of the latest Costco stock news, forecasts, and analysis circulating today—plus what investors are watching next.
17 December 2025
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AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

8 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.28% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after steep losses earlier in the week. Chip stocks rallied as investors bet on continued AI data center spending by major tech firms. Nvidia rose 7.8%, Broadcom gained 7.1%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index closed up 5.7%. Markets now await macroeconomic data and Nvidia’s late-February results.
Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

8 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.9% to $50.59 Friday, tracking a 5.7% jump in the PHLX semiconductor index as investors bet on AI-driven data-center spending. Reuters reported Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of tighter server CPU supply, pushing Intel’s China prices up over 10%. Intel expects supply to improve in Q2. After the bell, Reuters said Intel plans to invest about $100 million in AI chip startup SambaNova Systems.
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