Circle Internet Group, Inc. Stock (NYSE: CRCL) Surges After Visa Brings USDC Settlement to U.S. Banks — News, Forecasts, and Analysis for Dec. 16, 2025

Circle Internet Group, Inc. Stock (NYSE: CRCL) Surges After Visa Brings USDC Settlement to U.S. Banks — News, Forecasts, and Analysis for Dec. 16, 2025

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) surged about 8% to $81–$82 on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after Visa announced it will use Circle’s USDC stablecoin for settlement in the U.S. Trading volume in CRCL was well above recent averages. Visa said Cross River Bank and Lead Bank have started settling transactions in USDC using the Solana blockchain. Visa reported its stablecoin settlement activity reached a $3.5 billion annualized run rate.
16 December 2025
Booz Allen Hamilton Stock (BAH) Slides on CFO Exit News: Today’s Price Move, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 16, 2025)

Booz Allen Hamilton Stock (BAH) Slides on CFO Exit News: Today’s Price Move, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 16, 2025)

Booz Allen Hamilton shares fell about 8% to $84 Tuesday after CFO Matthew Calderone announced he will resign effective February 1, 2026. The move comes as the company faces a slowdown in parts of its government business and investors weigh its revised fiscal 2026 outlook. Calderone will join S&P Global Mobility as CFO by March 2026. Kristine Martin Anderson will serve as interim CFO.
16 December 2025
DoorDash Stock (DASH) News Today: AI “Zesty” Launch, Reservations Push, Analyst Price Targets, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 16, 2025

DoorDash Stock (DASH) News Today: AI “Zesty” Launch, Reservations Push, Analyst Price Targets, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 16, 2025

DoorDash shares traded near $228 on Tuesday as the company launched “Zesty,” an AI-powered restaurant discovery app now testing in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York. The rollout comes as DoorDash faces increased competition in grocery, regulatory scrutiny in major cities, and plans higher investment spending into 2026.
Liberty Energy (LBRT) Stock Slides on Dec. 16, 2025 as Oil Drops Below $60 — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Liberty Energy (LBRT) Stock Slides on Dec. 16, 2025 as Oil Drops Below $60 — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Liberty Energy Inc. shares fell 8.15% to $17.57 by early afternoon Tuesday after crude oil prices dropped below $60. The stock swung between $19.18 and $17.435 as energy equities broadly declined. Oil prices slid on optimism over Russia–Ukraine peace talks and weak economic data from China. UBS maintained a Buy rating on LBRT, citing its expanding distributed power strategy.
General Motors (GM) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025): Price Targets Rise as Detroit Rewrites the EV Playbook

General Motors (GM) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025): Price Targets Rise as Detroit Rewrites the EV Playbook

Updated Tuesday, December 16, 2025 — General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock is in the spotlight today as Wall Street digests a fast-changing U.S. policy backdrop for electric vehicles, fresh analyst price-target hikes, and new signals that legacy automakers are prioritizing near-term profitability over all‑in EV expansion. Reuters Below is a complete, publication-ready roundup of the latest GM stock news, forecasts, and market analysis available on 16.12.2025, plus what investors are watching into early 2026. GM stock price today: where shares trade on Dec. 16, 2025 GM shares traded around $81.29 on Tuesday, down about 0.84% on the session, after
Reddit Stock (RDDT) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Price Targets for December 16, 2025

Reddit Stock (RDDT) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Price Targets for December 16, 2025

Reddit shares traded near $221.57 Tuesday, up 1.4% on the day, with a market cap around $43 billion and a P/E ratio of 123. Jefferies named Reddit a top internet pick for 2026 with a $325 price target. Zacks analysis compared Reddit to Meta, citing ad growth and new product features. Reddit also filed a lawsuit in Australia challenging a new under-16 social media ban.
16 December 2025
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock News Today: BofA Upgrade, Dividend Momentum and 2026 Pipeline Catalysts in Focus (Dec. 16, 2025)

Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock News Today: BofA Upgrade, Dividend Momentum and 2026 Pipeline Catalysts in Focus (Dec. 16, 2025)

Bank of America upgraded Bristol-Myers Squibb to “Buy” on Dec. 16, raising its price target to $61. BMY shares traded at $53.66, down 1.15% as of 2:00 p.m. Institutional interest increased, with Shorepoint Capital Partners opening a new position. Analysts cited strong Q3 results and a pipeline of 2026 catalysts as factors in the valuation debate.
16 December 2025
Synopsys (SNPS) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Fresh Analyst Forecasts, JPMorgan “Top Picks” Call, and What Q4 Results Signal for 2026

Synopsys (SNPS) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Fresh Analyst Forecasts, JPMorgan “Top Picks” Call, and What Q4 Results Signal for 2026

Synopsys shares rose 1.1% to $459.77 Tuesday after last week’s earnings volatility, trading between $451.02 and $464.97. JPMorgan kept Synopsys on its semiconductor “top picks” list, citing AI infrastructure demand. Law firms issued reminders of a Dec. 30 lead-plaintiff deadline in a securities class action. Grove Bank & Trust disclosed a significantly increased stake in the company.
16 December 2025
Rivian Stock (RIVN) News Today: AI Autonomy Push, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 16, 2025

Rivian Stock (RIVN) News Today: AI Autonomy Push, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 16, 2025

Rivian shares traded near $17.84 on Dec. 16 after unveiling a proprietary autonomy processor and outlining new AI-driven driver assistance plans. The company’s Autonomy+ package, priced at $2,500 or $49.99/month, launches in early 2026. Rivian’s system supports LiDAR, contrasting with Tesla’s approach. Wall Street remains divided on 2026 expectations.
Cipher Mining (CIFR) Stock News Today: Price Action, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Volatility on Dec. 16, 2025

Cipher Mining (CIFR) Stock News Today: Price Action, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Volatility on Dec. 16, 2025

Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: CIFR) is having one of those “welcome to high-beta land” trading stretches: huge upside momentum over the past several months, followed by sharp pullbacks that remind everyone this stock can move like it’s plugged into a live electrical substation (which, in a sense, it is). As of 19:04 UTC on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, CIFR traded at $14.13, down $0.62 (-4.17%) on the day, with an intraday range of $13.67 to $14.95 and volume above 26 million shares.Meanwhile, Bitcoin changed hands near $87,328, reinforcing the reality that miners and “AI-data-center-pivot” names are still tethered—emotionally and financially—to
16 December 2025
UK Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): FTSE 100 Falls as Oil and Defence Shares Slide Ahead of BoE Rate Cut

UK Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): FTSE 100 Falls as Oil and Defence Shares Slide Ahead of BoE Rate Cut

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.7% at 9,684.79 on Tuesday, hit by a 3% drop in energy shares as Brent crude fell below $60 a barrel. Defence stocks also retreated, with BAE Systems down 1.9% and Babcock off 4.1%, amid renewed Russia–Ukraine peace talk optimism. The FTSE 250 was little changed. Investors weighed weaker UK jobs data ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision.
Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Holds Near $63.75 as Record Rally Pauses Ahead of Key U.S. Data (Dec. 16, 2025)

Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Holds Near $63.75 as Record Rally Pauses Ahead of Key U.S. Data (Dec. 16, 2025)

Silver prices slipped to around $63.75 an ounce in early afternoon New York trading, down from last Friday’s record near $64.65, as traders took profits ahead of key U.S. inflation data. Silver remains up about 118% for the year. Intraday swings widened as market participants watched for signals on the Federal Reserve’s 2026 rate outlook. U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 64,000 in November, with unemployment at 4.6%.
16 December 2025
XRP Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM ET): XRP Holds Near $1.92 as Jobs Data, ETF Flows and Ripple’s RLUSD Expansion Shape the Outlook

XRP Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM ET): XRP Holds Near $1.92 as Jobs Data, ETF Flows and Ripple’s RLUSD Expansion Shape the Outlook

XRP price today is hovering around $1.92 as of 2:15 PM ET on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after a volatile session that saw the token dip below the psychologically important $2.00 level and then attempt to stabilize. The broader crypto market is still digesting a risk-off wave tied to macro headlines and forced liquidations—yet XRP’s longer-term narrative (including steady U.S.-listed XRP ETF inflows and fresh Ripple ecosystem updates) continues to attract attention. FXStreet+2FXStreet+2 XRP price today: current level and today’s trading range At 2:15 PM ET, XRP is trading around $1.92, with the day’s range roughly $1.86 (low) to $1.94 (high)—a tight band that reflects stabilization after the morning’s sharp move. Several
16 December 2025
Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM ET): BTC Trades Near $87,300 After a $85K Dip as Jobs Data, ETF Outflows and Central-Bank Week Stir Volatility

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM ET): BTC Trades Near $87,300 After a $85K Dip as Jobs Data, ETF Outflows and Central-Bank Week Stir Volatility

Bitcoin traded near $87,300 at 2:15 p.m. ET Tuesday after volatile swings, briefly dropping into the mid-$85,000s. The session followed a wide 24-hour range as traders reacted to U.S. jobs data, tech stock declines, and outflows from crypto ETFs. Ether hovered around $2,923, slightly lower on the day. Markets remain cautious ahead of major central bank decisions this week.
16 December 2025
Qualcomm Stock (QCOM) News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: Alphawave Deal Clears UK Court, Ventana Acquisition Deepens RISC‑V Push, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts

Qualcomm Stock (QCOM) News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: Alphawave Deal Clears UK Court, Ventana Acquisition Deepens RISC‑V Push, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts

Qualcomm shares fell about 2% to $175.68 Tuesday after UK courts approved its Alphawave acquisition, clearing the way for completion by December 18. Alphawave shares will be suspended and delisted in London next week. Investors are weighing Qualcomm’s expansion into data center and AI infrastructure against near-term weakness in device demand.
16 December 2025
McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) on Dec. 16, 2025: Dividend Tailwinds, New Franchise Value Rules, and What Analysts Forecast Next

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) on Dec. 16, 2025: Dividend Tailwinds, New Franchise Value Rules, and What Analysts Forecast Next

McDonald’s stock closed down 1.1% at $315.20 Tuesday after reports the company will tighten value standards for franchisees in 2026. Shares traded between $315.17 and $320.31 during the session. The company confirmed it will begin assessing franchisee pricing decisions next year. McDonald’s market cap stands near $224 billion.

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RELX share price slides again on AI worries; what to watch ahead of Feb 12 results

RELX share price slides again on AI worries; what to watch ahead of Feb 12 results

8 February 2026
RELX shares fell 4.6% to 2,145p on Friday, near a 52-week low, despite the FTSE 100 closing higher. The company disclosed a new buyback of 465,361 shares on Feb. 6 and has repurchased over 8.8 million shares since Jan. 2. Investors await RELX’s full-year 2025 results on Feb. 12 amid concerns over AI’s impact on its core business.
Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

8 February 2026
Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.10 pence Friday after Rio Tinto ended merger talks, issuing a “no intention to bid” statement. Glencore’s board rejected the proposed deal terms, citing concerns over valuation and governance. Attention now turns to possible asset sales, including its $5 billion Kazzinc stake, ahead of Glencore’s annual results on Feb. 18.
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