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UK Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set for a Cautious Open as BoE Rate Cut Looms; BP CEO Shock and Currys Results in Focus

UK Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set for a Cautious Open as BoE Rate Cut Looms; BP CEO Shock and Currys Results in Focus

FTSE 100 futures dipped about 0.1% ahead of Thursday’s open, with the index seen starting around 9,771.52. Investors await the Bank of England’s noon decision, with markets pricing in a quarter-point rate cut to 3.75% after UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November. Sterling weakened after the data. The prior session saw the FTSE 100 close up 0.9%.
UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Faces Bank of England Rate Call as UK Inflation, Jobs Data and Key Earnings Land

UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Faces Bank of England Rate Call as UK Inflation, Jobs Data and Key Earnings Land

London stocks face a pivotal week as investors await the Bank of England’s December decision following a US rate cut and a surprise UK GDP drop. Last week, the FTSE 100 swung on shifting sentiment: banks and miners gained on upgrades and rate moves, but a Wall Street selloff on AI concerns dragged UK shares lower by Friday’s close.

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  • Chevron Price Prediction: Hold Recommendation with 5.13% Upside in 12 Months
    April 9, 2026, 7:21 AM EDT. Chevron (NYSE: CVX) trades near $198, with a 12-month price target of $202.62, implying a 5.13% upside. The oil giant has surged 26.63% year-to-date and 40.86% over the past year but recently pulled back 7.38% amid sector volatility. Chevron reported Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of $1.52, beating estimates despite a 3% revenue decline tied to lower Brent crude prices. Record production at 3,723 MBOED and $33.9 billion operating cash flow highlight operational strength. Bull case hinges on rising oil prices above $90 per barrel and new output from Guyana's Stabroek block. Conversely, earnings pressure and commodity risk pose downside. The stock offers a 3.46% dividend yield with 39 years of dividend growth. Analysts maintain a hold rating with 90% confidence.

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India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops Over 1,100 Points, Nifty Slips as Oil Rebound Revives Risk Fears

India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops Over 1,100 Points, Nifty Slips as Oil Rebound Revives Risk Fears

9 April 2026
Indian stocks fell sharply Thursday afternoon, with the Sensex down 1.51% and the Nifty 50 off 1.12% as oil prices rebounded and U.S.-Iran ceasefire concerns resurfaced. Financials and IT shares led declines, with HDFC Bank, SBI, and ICICI Bank losing up to 2.27%. The World Bank warned the West Asia crisis threatens India’s growth and inflation outlook. India imports about 90% of its oil.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends at Five-Week High as Banks Offset Tech Rout

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends at Five-Week High as Banks Offset Tech Rout

9 April 2026
The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.2% at 8,973.20 on Thursday, a five-week high, led by gains in banks while tech shares slumped. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank surged 9.5% after reporting higher earnings and job cuts. Energy stocks rose as oil rebounded, but trading volumes stayed below average. Investors remained cautious amid ongoing Middle East tensions and uncertain oil supply routes.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near 10,600 as Oil Rebound Tests Ceasefire Rally

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near 10,600 as Oil Rebound Tests Ceasefire Rally

9 April 2026
FTSE 100 held near 10,600 Thursday after a 2.5% rally to a one-month high, outperforming European peers as Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 fell. Brent crude rebounded toward $98 on renewed U.S.-Iran ceasefire doubts. A Bank of England survey showed lenders expect mortgage demand to rise in Q2. British builders faced record cost inflation in March.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 09.04.2026

9 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 7:21 AM EDT Chevron Price Prediction: Hold Recommendation with 5.13% Upside in 12 Months April 9, 2026, 7:21 AM EDT. Chevron (NYSE: CVX) trades near $198, with a 12-month price target of $202.62, implying a **5.13% upside**. The oil giant has surged 26.63% year-to-date and 40.86% over the past year but recently pulled back 7.38% amid sector volatility. Chevron reported Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of $1.52, beating estimates despite a 3% revenue decline tied to lower Brent crude prices. Record production at 3,723 MBOED and $33.9 billion operating
Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
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