Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Broadcom Slides Premarket on Margin Outlook as Oracle’s AI Capex Shock Keeps Chip Stocks Volatile

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Broadcom Slides Premarket on Margin Outlook as Oracle’s AI Capex Shock Keeps Chip Stocks Volatile

Updated for premarket trading at ~6:00 a.m. ET on Friday, December 12, 2025. Semiconductor stocks are heading into the U.S. open with investors balancing two powerful—and competing—forces: continued blockbuster AI infrastructure demand and fresh anxiety that the spending boom is getting too expensive to sustain. The biggest chip-stock catalyst this morning is Broadcom (AVGO), which is trading lower in premarket despite upbeat revenue guidance, after management highlighted gross-margin pressure tied to the fast-growing AI segment. At the same time, Oracle’s post-earnings selloff has sparked another round of “AI bubble” debates that are rippling through high-multiple chip leaders and the broader
Crypto Stocks Today: COIN, MSTR, MARA, RIOT and Miners in Focus as Bitcoin Holds Above $92K (Premarket, Dec. 12, 2025)

Crypto Stocks Today: COIN, MSTR, MARA, RIOT and Miners in Focus as Bitcoin Holds Above $92K (Premarket, Dec. 12, 2025)

Crypto-linked stocks are starting Friday’s premarket with modest moves as bitcoin hovers near $92,000, ETF flows stay choppy, and investors brace for a potentially high-impact Nasdaq-100 reshuffle that could affect Strategy (MSTR). Reuters+1 Dateline: New York — Friday, December 12, 2025 (6:00 a.m. ET) Crypto stocks are entering the U.S. trading day in a “wait-and-see” mode. Bitcoin is still holding above the $92,000 area in early Friday pricing, while the broader market narrative is being tugged in two directions: relief after a Federal Reserve rate cut earlier this week, and fresh risk jitters tied to big-tech spending headlines (notably Oracle’s
12 December 2025
BP Stock Forecast 2026: Latest News, Dividend, Buyback Updates and Analyst Targets (December 12, 2025)

BP Stock Forecast 2026: Latest News, Dividend, Buyback Updates and Analyst Targets (December 12, 2025)

BP plc (LSE: BP., NYSE: BP) is closing out 2025 with a dense mix of catalysts: a deepwater Gulf of Mexico production start-up arriving earlier than planned, aggressive participation in the first U.S. offshore lease sale under the Trump administration, ongoing share repurchases under a $750 million buyback program, and renewed debate over how resilient BP’s cash returns look in a “lower-for-longer” oil-price scenario. Investing.com+3TradingView+3Reuters+3 Below is a December 12, 2025 roundup of the most material news, forecasts, and analyst takes shaping BP stock right now—plus what investors are watching into early 2026. Investing.com BP stock price today (Dec. 12,
12 December 2025
US Stock Market Premarket Top Gainers Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Lululemon Surges, Cannabis Stocks Rally, Mitek and Quanex Jump

US Stock Market Premarket Top Gainers Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Lululemon Surges, Cannabis Stocks Rally, Mitek and Quanex Jump

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025 — 6:00 a.m. ET SEO summary: Here are the biggest US stock market premarket gainers today (NYSE/Nasdaq) and the news driving them, including Lululemon’s earnings and CEO transition, a cannabis-stock surge tied to marijuana rescheduling headlines, and earnings-driven jumps in Mitek and Quanex. Nasdaq+4StockAnalysis+4Reuters+4 US stock futures were mixed early Friday, with investors balancing a post-Fed backdrop against renewed questions around big-tech AI spending after Oracle’s latest move and broader positioning into year-end. Reuters Below is a detailed look at the top premarket gainers as of about 6:00 a.m. ET, plus the headlines, forecasts, and analyst takes circulating on 12/12/2025. Top premarket stock gainers right now (as of ~6:00 a.m. ET) These are the leading percentage gainers in
European Stock Markets Today (December 12, 2025): STOXX 600 Near Record as Banks and Miners Lead a Year‑End Rally

European Stock Markets Today (December 12, 2025): STOXX 600 Near Record as Banks and Miners Lead a Year‑End Rally

LONDON/FRANKFURT/PARIS — December 12, 2025 — European stock markets finished higher on Friday, pushing the region’s benchmark close to record territory as investors leaned into a risk‑on mood fueled by fresh optimism on U.S. interest-rate cuts, a late‑year rotation into cyclical sectors, and an upbeat run for banks. Reuters+1 The day’s gains came with a packed policy backdrop. Traders are looking ahead to next week’s European Central Bank decision—now complicated by renewed market chatter about a potential hike in 2026—and a busy Thursday that also features a widely anticipated Bank of England move and an EU leaders’ meeting with high stakes for
12 December 2025
Sensex Jumps 449 Points, Nifty Reclaims 26,000 as Metal and Realty Stocks Rally on Fed Tailwinds

Sensex Jumps 449 Points, Nifty Reclaims 26,000 as Metal and Realty Stocks Rally on Fed Tailwinds

Mumbai | December 12, 2025 — Indian equities closed higher on Friday, extending a two-day rebound that helped the Sensex and Nifty recover from a three-session slide earlier this week—but not enough to prevent both benchmarks from ending the week in the red as investors continued to weigh foreign outflows, rupee weakness, and global policy risks. The Economic Times+2Moneycontrol+2 Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty close higher but finish the week lower The Nifty 50 rose 0.57% to 26,046.95, while the BSE Sensex climbed 0.53% to 85,267.66 at the close, as broad-based buying returned to cyclicals—particularly metals and real estate—after the
12 December 2025
Asia Stock Markets Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Japan’s Topix Hits Record as Fed Cut Lifts Sentiment, Oracle Rekindles AI Valuation Jitters

Asia Stock Markets Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Japan’s Topix Hits Record as Fed Cut Lifts Sentiment, Oracle Rekindles AI Valuation Jitters

Asian stock markets climbed on Friday, December 12, 2025, tracking Wall Street’s push to fresh highs after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered its third interest-rate cut of the year. But the upbeat tone came with a clear caveat: renewed volatility in big-tech and AI-linked names, after Oracle’s sharp selloff revived questions about whether massive data-center spending will translate into profits. Reuters+1 Across the region, Japan led gains with the Topix hitting a record, while Hong Kong and mainland China rebounded on pro-growth policy signals out of Beijing. Meanwhile, industrial metals—especially copper—stole the spotlight, with Shanghai copper futures touching a record high
GSK Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Arexvy EU Expansion, Blujepa FDA Approval, Analyst Forecasts and What’s Next

GSK Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Arexvy EU Expansion, Blujepa FDA Approval, Analyst Forecasts and What’s Next

Published: 12 December 2025 GSK plc stock is back in focus on Friday as investors digest a fast-moving cluster of regulatory headlines across vaccines, infectious diseases and oncology—alongside ongoing buybacks and fresh consensus forecasts that map out how GSK’s revenue mix may evolve into 2031. On the New York Stock Exchange, GSK’s U.S.-listed ADR was trading around $48.88 in the latest available quote (prices move throughout the session). Below is a full, publication-ready roundup of the latest GSK stock news and market-moving developments available as of 12.12.2025, plus analyst forecasts and the key catalysts investors are watching into early 2026.
Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as FCA Motor Finance Deadline Hits

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as FCA Motor Finance Deadline Hits

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LLOY) closed around 95.5p on 12 December 2025 near a 52‑week high as investors weighed fresh motor finance redress concerns, UK GDP contraction data, buybacks, and shifting analyst price targets ahead of key 2026 dates. London — Friday, 12 December 2025 — Lloyds Banking Group plc shares ended the session around 95.5p, up roughly 0.5% on the day, keeping the FTSE 100 bank close to its 52‑week high (97.74p) after a standout 2025 rally. Hargreaves Lansdown+1 But today’s “what next?” debate for Lloyds stock isn’t really about momentum or technicals. It’s about two big moving parts
12 December 2025
Standard Chartered PLC Stock (STAN.L) Jumps to a Fresh 52‑Week High as Goldman Upgrades to “Buy” and Buybacks Continue — News, Forecasts and Key Risks (Dec. 12, 2025)

Standard Chartered PLC Stock (STAN.L) Jumps to a Fresh 52‑Week High as Goldman Upgrades to “Buy” and Buybacks Continue — News, Forecasts and Key Risks (Dec. 12, 2025)

(SEO): Standard Chartered PLC shares hit a new 52‑week high on Dec. 12, 2025, supported by an ongoing share buyback and a Goldman Sachs upgrade. Here’s the latest news, analyst forecasts, valuation debate, and what investors are watching next. Standard Chartered share price today: What’s happening on 12 December 2025? Standard Chartered PLC stock is trading near 1,764.5p in London on Dec. 12, 2025, after moving through a 52‑week high zone (up to ~1,767p intraday), according to market data carried by Investing.com. Investing.com While the day-to-day catalyst mix can change quickly, today’s story is unusually coherent: capital returns (buybacks), a
12 December 2025
Rolls‑Royce Holdings plc (RR.L) Stock: Latest News, Share Price, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Rolls‑Royce Holdings plc (RR.L) Stock: Latest News, Share Price, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

London, 12 December 2025 — Rolls‑Royce Holdings plc (LSE: RR. / commonly shown as RR.L; OTC ADR: RYCEY) is closing out a busy second week of December with fresh company updates across defence, data‑centre power systems, and civil aerospace aftermarket capacity—three areas investors have been using to justify the stock’s premium rating after a multi‑year turnaround. At the London close on Friday, 12 December 2025, Rolls‑Royce shares were around 1,106p (about £11.06), up roughly 0.6% on the day. Hargreaves Lansdown+1 Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of the most relevant news flow, forecasts, and analysis investors are watching as of
12 December 2025
IAG Stock News Today (12 December 2025): International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Share Price, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

IAG Stock News Today (12 December 2025): International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Share Price, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. (IAG)—the owner of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and LEVEL—has stayed firmly on investors’ radar heading into mid-December, with the stock extending a strong 2025 run and drawing fresh discussion around valuation, dividends and next year’s earnings outlook. Financial Times Markets+1 Below is a 12.12.2025 snapshot of the latest price action, today’s forecasts and analyst updates, and the key catalysts (and risks) that could shape IAG shares into the FY‑2025 results in February. IAG share price on 12.12.2025: still below the 52‑week high, but up sharply year-on-year As of 10:20 GMT on 12 December
12 December 2025
Canara Bank Shares Grab Spotlight After Volume Surge; NCLAT Pauses Embassy Developments Insolvency Case; Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to Step Down

Canara Bank Shares Grab Spotlight After Volume Surge; NCLAT Pauses Embassy Developments Insolvency Case; Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to Step Down

Dec 12, 2025 — From India’s public-sector banking counters to U.S. athleisure, Thursday’s and Friday’s headlines are converging around the same market reality: investor sentiment can swing quickly when trading momentum, legal risk, and leadership transitions collide. In India, Canara Bank has become a focal point for traders after a sharp pickup in activity pushed the stock into the day’s most-watched names. At the same time, the lender’s role in a high-profile insolvency dispute has moved into a new phase, after the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) stepped in to temporarily pause proceedings tied to Embassy Developments (formerly Equinox
12 December 2025
HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBC, HSBA.L) Today: Share Price Gains, Dividend Details, Hang Seng Deal Timeline, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBC, HSBA.L) Today: Share Price Gains, Dividend Details, Hang Seng Deal Timeline, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

HSBC Holdings Plc shares are trading higher on Friday, December 12, as investors weigh a fresh cost-cutting signal, near-term dividend mechanics, and the next hard deadline in the bank’s proposed buyout of Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank. Across HSBC’s primary listings, the group’s investor-relations feed showed the stock up in London at 1,133.50p, higher in Hong Kong at HK$117.30, and higher in New York at $75.24 at the time of the update. HSBC This article rounds up the key HSBC stock drivers investors are tracking right now—what’s new today, what’s next on the calendar, and what sell-side and company-compiled forecasts
Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L / BCS): Today’s News, Share Price Moves, Analyst Forecasts and What to Watch After 12 December 2025

Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L / BCS): Today’s News, Share Price Moves, Analyst Forecasts and What to Watch After 12 December 2025

Barclays PLC shares finished Friday, December 12, 2025 higher in London as investors weighed a mix of regulatory risk headlines, an ongoing share buyback, and a shifting UK macro backdrop that is increasingly tilting markets toward near-term interest-rate cuts. Below is a full, publication-ready wrap of what’s moving Barclays stock (LSE: BARC) and its U.S. ADR (NYSE: BCS) today—plus the latest consensus forecasts and the key catalysts traders are tracking into early 2026. Barclays share price today: where BARC and BCS traded on 12 December 2025 London (LSE: BARC)Barclays ended the session around 451–452p, up roughly ~1% on the day,
12 December 2025
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Futures Mixed at 5:30 a.m. ET After S&P 500 Record Close; Broadcom Slides, Lululemon Jumps

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Futures Mixed at 5:30 a.m. ET After S&P 500 Record Close; Broadcom Slides, Lululemon Jumps

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025, 5:30 a.m. ET U.S. stock futures were mixed early Friday, setting up a potentially cautious finish to a week that delivered fresh record closes for the S&P 500 and Dow, but also renewed jitters around the cost—and profitability—of the AI boom. Investing.com+2Reuters+2 The premarket narrative is being shaped by two competing forces: Below is what investors are watching right now, and what it could mean for the U.S. market when the opening bell rings. Market Snapshot at 5:30 a.m. ET: Futures Straddle the Flatline Futures tied to major U.S. indexes pointed to a mixed open early Friday, with moves near flat after a week
12 December 2025
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Futures Mixed at 5:30 a.m. ET as Broadcom Slides; S&P 500 and Dow Hit Record Highs After Fed Cut

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Futures Mixed at 5:30 a.m. ET as Broadcom Slides; S&P 500 and Dow Hit Record Highs After Fed Cut

As of 5:30 a.m. ET on Friday, December 12, 2025, U.S. stock futures were mixed to nearly flat, with traders weighing a powerful post-Fed rally against renewed nerves around AI spending economics after Oracle’s sharp drop and Broadcom’s margin warning. Investors.com+2InvestorsHub+2 Thursday delivered a headline-grabbing split: the Dow and S&P 500 closed at fresh records, but the Nasdaq slipped, a sign that leadership is broadening beyond megacap tech even as the AI trade remains a dominant narrative into year-end. Barchart.com+1 Stock futures at 5:30 a.m. ET: muted direction after a record day Futures action early Friday suggested no decisive “risk-on” follow-through after Thursday’s record closes. In early premarket trading, Dow futures were modestly
12 December 2025
Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO) News Today: Tomago Smelter Rescue Plan, New CEO Strategy, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO) News Today: Tomago Smelter Rescue Plan, New CEO Strategy, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Rio Tinto plc stock is trading near fresh highs on Friday, December 12, 2025, as investors digest a major Australia-focused catalyst (a government-backed plan to keep the Tomago aluminium smelter operating beyond 2028) alongside a broader strategic reset under new CEO Simon Trott that includes potential asset sales, cost cuts, and an upgraded copper production outlook. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Below is a comprehensive roundup of the key Rio Tinto stock news, forecasts, and analysis driving sentiment on 12/12/2025, plus what to watch next for NYSE: RIO and the London listing. Rio Tinto stock price check on Dec. 12, 2025 Rio Tinto’s US-listed
Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News Today: Lawsuit Headlines, Analyst Calls, Buyback Updates and 2026 Oil Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News Today: Lawsuit Headlines, Analyst Calls, Buyback Updates and 2026 Oil Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Shell Plc stock (NYSE: SHEL; LSE: SHEL) is in focus on Friday, December 12, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh wave of headlines spanning litigation risk, analyst recommendations, and upstream activity—against a fast-evolving outlook for oil and LNG markets heading into 2026. At the time of writing, Shell’s NYSE-listed shares were trading around $72.86, roughly flat-to-slightly lower on the day. What’s moving Shell stock on Dec. 12, 2025 A handful of “today” drivers are shaping sentiment: Those developments land while Shell continues a substantial $3.5 billion share buyback (announced Oct. 30) intended—subject to market conditions—to be completed before the Q4
Most Active UK Stocks Today (12 December 2025): Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, Glencore Lead as SolGold Deal Talk and Card Factory Warning Drive Volume

Most Active UK Stocks Today (12 December 2025): Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, Glencore Lead as SolGold Deal Talk and Card Factory Warning Drive Volume

London’s market closed the week with heavy trading across big UK banks, miners and travel names — while takeover and profit-warning headlines sparked sharp moves in several mid- and small-cap shares. By late morning, the FTSE 100 was higher by around 0.4% near 9,746 after fresh UK economic data reinforced expectations of a Bank of England rate cut next week.Office for National Statistics+ 3London South East+ 3Reuters+ 3 Below is a detailed look at the most active stocks on the UK market today , what’s behind the biggest spikes in activity , and the latest forecasts and broker calls dated

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MARA stock jumps 22% into weekend as bitcoin whipsaws; Monday risk test looms

MARA stock jumps 22% into weekend as bitcoin whipsaws; Monday risk test looms

7 February 2026
MARA shares jumped 22.4% to $8.24 Friday, trading higher after hours, as the company moved $87 million in bitcoin to major custodians. About 82.4 million MARA shares changed hands. Bitcoin hovered near $68,928 Saturday. A MARA filing showed its general counsel had shares withheld for taxes on vested stock units, not an open market sale.
Apple stock (AAPL) set for Monday test as memory-chip crunch revives iPhone price question

Apple stock (AAPL) set for Monday test as memory-chip crunch revives iPhone price question

7 February 2026
Apple shares closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. A global DRAM shortage is raising component costs, putting pressure on Apple’s pricing ahead of its Feb. 24 shareholder meeting. CEO Tim Cook said memory prices will rise “sharply” but gave no details on possible iPhone price hikes. Investors await signals before next week’s U.S. inflation data.
Roivant stock surges on brepocitinib skin-disease data; what to watch into Monday

Roivant stock surges on brepocitinib skin-disease data; what to watch into Monday

7 February 2026
Roivant shares surged 22.4% to $25.82 after Phase 2 data showed its drug brepocitinib outperformed placebo in cutaneous sarcoidosis, with no serious adverse events. The company plans a Phase 3 trial in 2026 and has filed for FDA approval in dermatomyositis. Quarterly revenue reached $2 million, with a $313.7 million loss. Cash holdings stood at $4.5 billion.
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