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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Jumps on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Forecasts, and Investor Takeaways (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Jumps on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Forecasts, and Investor Takeaways (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is back in the market’s spotlight on December 19, 2025, after unveiling a major crypto-and-payments milestone: SoFiUSD, a fully reserved, U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A. The announcement is fueling fresh debate about whether SoFi is “just” a high-growth fintech bank—or quietly building a next-generation financial infrastructure business that can monetize 24/7 money movement at scale. SoFi Investors+1 The market’s initial reaction has been upbeat. SoFi shares closed $26.29 after the announcement session, with data showing a roughly 4% daily gain and heavy trading volume. StockAnalysis Below is what’s driving SOFI stock today,
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis on Dec. 19, 2025: ETH Treasury Surge, Dilution Vote, and What Investors Are Watching

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis on Dec. 19, 2025: ETH Treasury Surge, Dilution Vote, and What Investors Are Watching

December 19, 2025 — BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: BMNR) is doing what it does best: reminding the market that “crypto proxy stock” is just a polite phrase for “volatility machine.” In early trading coverage on Dec. 19, BMNR was flagged as one of the notable premarket gainers, alongside other crypto-adjacent names, as bitcoin bounced. Barron’s At the same time, independent market commentary published today framed the stock as a leveraged bet on Ethereum—one currently wrestling with governance questions, potential dilution, and a rapidly evolving corporate strategy. Simply Wall St As of 12:51 UTC on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025,
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News and Forecast: ETH Treasury Expansion, Proxy Vote, and What to Watch on Dec. 19, 2025

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock News and Forecast: ETH Treasury Expansion, Proxy Vote, and What to Watch on Dec. 19, 2025

BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: BMNR) is back in the spotlight on December 19, 2025, as investors weigh three forces pulling in different directions: (1) the company’s rapid Ethereum (ETH) treasury build, (2) a high-stakes proxy vote that could dramatically expand share issuance capacity, and (3) a steady drumbeat of catalysts and controversy—from a CFO transition to a shareholder investigation. BMNR was last quoted around $28.43, down about 3% from the prior close in the latest available pricing snapshot. BMNR stock today: why it’s trending on Dec. 19, 2025 The BMNR story in late December is less about traditional
XRP Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025): XRP Holds Near $1.87 After Volatile CPI Whipsaw — Latest News, Key Levels, and Forecasts

XRP Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025): XRP Holds Near $1.87 After Volatile CPI Whipsaw — Latest News, Key Levels, and Forecasts

XRP is trading around $1.87 on Friday, December 19, 2025, after a choppy stretch that briefly pushed prices into the $1.77–$1.78 zone before buyers stepped back in. Market data trackers show XRP still moving heavy liquidity—roughly $4–$5 billion in 24-hour trading volume—while its market capitalization sits near $113 billion, keeping it among crypto’s largest assets by value. CoinMarketCap+1 The day’s action is unfolding against a macro backdrop that’s been driving nearly every major token this week: a softer U.S. inflation print revived rate-cut debate, but traders remain cautious about whether the data is “clean” enough to justify a sustained risk-on rally into year-end. Reuters+2Business Insider+2 XRP price today: live market snapshot Here’s
19 December 2025
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock After Hours: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch Sparks a Thursday Jump—What to Know Before Friday’s Open (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock After Hours: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch Sparks a Thursday Jump—What to Know Before Friday’s Open (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) ended Thursday, December 18, 2025, on a strong note after unveiling a major crypto-and-payments initiative: SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A. The announcement pushed the stock higher during the regular session, while after-hours trading turned relatively quiet, suggesting the market largely priced in the news before the closing bell. SOFI stock price check (after the bell): Shares closed at $26.29 (+4.04%) and were slightly higher at $26.30 in after-hours trading (as of 7:34 p.m. ET). Yahoo FinanceFor the session, SOFI traded between $25.95 and $26.72, with about 44.3 million shares changing
19 December 2025
Intuit (INTU) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax Push, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Market Open

Intuit (INTU) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax Push, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Market Open

Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) ended Thursday, December 18, 2025, on a strong note and then eased slightly in late trading. The stock closed at $668.88 and was $668.30 after hours (as of 7:00 p.m. ET), a modest dip of $0.58 in extended trading. Google The key question for investors heading into Friday, Dec. 19 isn’t just whether INTU can hold today’s gains—it’s how traders will price two fresh company headlines (a stablecoin partnership and a tax-season campaign) against a market backdrop that includes major derivatives expiration and a busy end-of-week data slate. Quick recap: the 5 things to know tonight
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Trades Near $85K After Soft CPI, ETF Inflows, and a $23B Options Expiry Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Trades Near $85K After Soft CPI, ETF Inflows, and a $23B Options Expiry Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

Bitcoin is ending another volatile December session in familiar territory: traders keep defending the mid-$80,000s, but rallies toward $90,000 have struggled to stick. The day’s narrative is being shaped by a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation print, a rebound in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, and growing attention on a massive year-end options expiration that could amplify price swings into Christmas week. Bitcoin price today (BTC): latest levels and today’s trading range Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $85,200, down roughly 0.8% over the last 24 hours. Today’s session saw a wide band—roughly $84,461 (low) to $89,230 (high)—underscoring that volatility remains a defining feature
18 December 2025
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Surges on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Surges on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

SAN FRANCISCO — Dec. 18, 2025 — SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is back in the spotlight after announcing SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A. The move pushed SoFi stock higher in Thursday trading, as investors weighed what a bank-issued stablecoin could mean for SoFi’s payments ambitions, crypto comeback, and technology platform strategy. SoFi Investors+1 By mid-to-late afternoon on Dec. 18, SOFI traded around $26.5, up roughly 4.8% on the session, with heavy volume as the news circulated across mainstream finance outlets and fintech/crypto industry coverage. Investing.com+2Barron’s+2 What happened today: SoFi launches SoFiUSD, a bank-issued stablecoin
XRP Price Today at 1:58 PM ET (18.12.2025): XRP Holds Near $1.84 as Ripple Expands Institutional Push and ETF Inflows Continue

XRP Price Today at 1:58 PM ET (18.12.2025): XRP Holds Near $1.84 as Ripple Expands Institutional Push and ETF Inflows Continue

At 1:58 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, XRP (XRP-USD) traded at about $1.84, hovering near the lower end of the day’s range after another volatile stretch for crypto markets. XRP’s intraday high was $1.93 and the intraday low was $1.83, underscoring how tightly the token has been oscillating around the $1.80–$2.00 battleground that traders have watched for weeks. XRP’s price action today is being shaped by a familiar tug-of-war: macro headlines and risk appetite on one side, and token-specific fundamentals—ETFs, institutional infrastructure, and on-chain signals—on the other. XRP price today (1:58 PM ET): the key numbers traders are
18 December 2025
Bitcoin Price Today at 1:56 (18.12.2025): BTC Holds Near $86K After Soft CPI Surprise, ETF Inflows, and Central Bank Crosswinds

Bitcoin Price Today at 1:56 (18.12.2025): BTC Holds Near $86K After Soft CPI Surprise, ETF Inflows, and Central Bank Crosswinds

Bitcoin (BTC) is once again trading like a macro asset on Thursday, December 18, 2025 (18.12.2025)—reacting to inflation data, rate expectations, and institutional positioning more than crypto-specific headlines alone. At around 1:56 p.m. ET, Bitcoin was hovering near $86,000 after a volatile stretch that saw it push toward $90,000 and then slide back below $86,000, according to CoinDesk’s market reporting (syndicated via MEXC). MEXC By the latest check, BTC was trading around the mid-$85,000s, with the day’s range stretching from the mid-$85,000s to just above $89,000. What’s driving the move is a familiar 2025 cocktail: cooler inflation, rate-cut bets, ETF
18 December 2025
Fintech Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): SoFi’s Stablecoin Debut Ignites Crypto-Linked Rally as PayPal Slips on a Downgrade

Fintech Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): SoFi’s Stablecoin Debut Ignites Crypto-Linked Rally as PayPal Slips on a Downgrade

NEW YORK (12:00 PM ET, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025) — Fintech stocks are commanding the spotlight at midday as investors juggle three fast-moving forces: a cooler U.S. inflation print that’s reviving risk appetite, a fresh burst of stablecoin momentum from regulated players, and an intensifying “everything trading app” arms race led by Coinbase and Robinhood. The result is a split-screen fintech tape: higher-beta names tied to credit, crypto, and retail trading are leading, while parts of legacy digital payments are under pressure from analyst skepticism and competitive fears. Midday market snapshot: higher-beta fintech leads By noon in New York, broad risk sentiment
Crypto Stocks Today in the US Market: COIN, MSTR, HUT and Bitcoin Miner Shares Move Higher at Midday (Dec. 18, 2025)

Crypto Stocks Today in the US Market: COIN, MSTR, HUT and Bitcoin Miner Shares Move Higher at Midday (Dec. 18, 2025)

At 12:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, crypto-related stocks in the U.S. are mostly trading higher even as Bitcoin and Ethereum drift lower, underscoring a theme that’s defined much of December: company-specific catalysts and “AI pivot” narratives can briefly overpower the day-to-day tape of crypto prices. As of roughly 12:03 p.m. ET, Bitcoin (BTC) is around $86,130 (-0.7%) and Ethereum (ETH) is about $2,841 (-0.7%)after choppy trading that took BTC as high as ~$89,230 and as low as ~$85,355 earlier in the session. What’s powering the stock moves: a mix of macro relief (a softer U.S. inflation print), platform expansion plans(Coinbase and prediction markets / stock trading), and miners repositioning as
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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