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U.S. Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 12, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Hovers Near 6.2% After the Fed Cut — Forecasts for 2026

U.S. Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 12, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Hovers Near 6.2% After the Fed Cut — Forecasts for 2026

December 12, 2025 — Mortgage rates in the U.S. are ending the week in a familiar place: the low-6% range. That’s welcome news for home shoppers who’ve watched borrowing costs swing sharply over the past two years, but it’s also a reminder of how stubbornly “sticky” mortgage pricing can be—even after a Federal Reserve rate cut. Freddie Mac’s weekly benchmark shows the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.22% for the week ending December 11, 2025 (up slightly from 6.19% the prior week), while the 15-year fixed averaged 5.54%. Freddie Mac also notes the 30-year rate remains below its year-to-date average of 6.62%, a key reason some economists
12 December 2025
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CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Valuation Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Valuation Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) stock is consolidating after a strong 2025 run. Here’s the latest news, guidance, analyst price targets, and the key risks investors are watching. AUSTIN / NEW YORK — Dec. 12, 2025 — CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) is back in the spotlight as investors weigh a powerful growth narrative—AI-native cybersecurity, platform consolidation, and record annual recurring revenue—against a premium valuation and ongoing scrutiny after last year’s high-profile Windows outage. As of early afternoon U.S. trading on Dec. 12, CRWD shares were hovering around the $505 area, down roughly 2%–3% on the day. StockAnalysis+1 Below is a comprehensive
12 December 2025
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Nebius Group (NBIS) Stock Drops on AI Spending Jitters: Latest News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 12, 2025

Nebius Group (NBIS) Stock Drops on AI Spending Jitters: Latest News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 12, 2025

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025 Nebius Group N.V. (NASDAQ: NBIS) is having another volatile session—one that captures the push-and-pull investors have been feeling across “AI infrastructure” stocks: confidence in long-term demand, paired with fresh anxiety over the cost of building it. As of 17:27 UTC (12:27 p.m. ET) on Dec. 12, NBIS traded at $89.88, down 4.67% on the day, after ranging from $86.45 to $95.56. Below is a detailed roundup of the current news, the latest forecasts, and the key analyses driving today’s conversation around Nebius stock—plus what to watch as the market heads toward 2026. NBIS stock price
12 December 2025
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Oriental Culture Holding (NASDAQ: OCG) Stock Rebounds After 89% Crash as Company Files $200M ATM Offering — Latest News, Forecasts, and Analysis (Dec. 12, 2025)

Oriental Culture Holding (NASDAQ: OCG) Stock Rebounds After 89% Crash as Company Files $200M ATM Offering — Latest News, Forecasts, and Analysis (Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: December 12, 2025 Oriental Culture Holding LTD (NASDAQ: OCG ) is back in the spotlight after one of the most violent two-day price swings on US exchanges this week—an abrupt collapse followed by a sharp rebound—coinciding with a fresh SEC filing that outlines a $200 million at-the-market (ATM) offering program . Below is a detailed, publication-ready breakdown of today’s OCG stock action (12/12/2025) , the new filing and what it means , and the forecasts/analysis currently available for investors trying to make sense of the move. OCG stock price today: extreme volatility remains the headline As of 16:48 UTC
12 December 2025
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Mastercard (MA) Stock News Today: TerraPay Wallet Expansion, Open Finance Push, and Analyst Forecasts for Dec. 12, 2025

Mastercard (MA) Stock News Today: TerraPay Wallet Expansion, Open Finance Push, and Analyst Forecasts for Dec. 12, 2025

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is in focus on Dec. 12, 2025 as investors weigh new digital-wallet and open-finance initiatives, capital return tailwinds, and Wall Street price targets. Published: December 12, 2025 Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA ) is back on investors’ radar on Dec. 12, 2025 , with the payments giant benefiting from a fresh wave of product and partnership headlines, plus lingering optimism tied to recently announced shareholder returns. At the same time, regulatory and litigation over card fees remains a central risk factor that can quickly shift sentiment toward the stock. Below is a roundup of today’s most relevant
12 December 2025
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USA Rare Earth (USAR) Stock News Today: Round Top Timeline Acceleration, Russell 2000 Catalyst, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

USA Rare Earth (USAR) Stock News Today: Round Top Timeline Acceleration, Russell 2000 Catalyst, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

USA Rare Earth, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR ) is back in focus on Friday, December 12, 2025 , after a fast-moving week that combined company-specific catalysts (a pulled-forward production timeline at its Round Top project), upcoming index inclusion (Russell 2000/3000), and a wider “critical minerals” policy backdrop that continues to reshape investor expectations for US-based rare earth supply chains.GlobeNewswire+ 2Barchart.com+ 2 The stock has been highly volatile in recent sessions—partly because investors are trying to price a mine-to-magnet strategy that is still in buildout mode, while news flow arrives quickly and expectations around federal and industrial support for non-China supply chains
12 December 2025
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Barrick Mining Corporation Stock (NYSE: B) News, Forecasts & Analysis for Dec. 12, 2025: Dividend, IPO Plans, and What’s Driving the Rally

Barrick Mining Corporation Stock (NYSE: B) News, Forecasts & Analysis for Dec. 12, 2025: Dividend, IPO Plans, and What’s Driving the Rally

Barrick Mining Corporation stock is back in the spotlight on December 12, 2025, as the gold-and-copper heavyweight pushes around fresh highs amid a powerful metals backdrop, an intensified shareholder-return program, and accelerating debate about the company’s future structure. Shares of Barrick Mining (NYSE: B) opened around $43.16 on Friday and have traded near the top of their 12‑month range, with recent reports citing a 12‑month high near $43.94 and a market capitalization in the low‑$70 billion range. MarketBeat For investors who still think in “Barrick Gold” terms: the company rebranded to Barrick Mining Corporation in 2025 and changed its NYSE
12 December 2025
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Bank of America (BAC) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 12, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Pause, Buybacks, and Wall Street Targets

Bank of America (BAC) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 12, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Pause, Buybacks, and Wall Street Targets

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) is closing out the week with investors balancing three big forces: a shifting interest-rate outlook after the Federal Reserve’s latest move, fresh company-specific signals about fourth-quarter momentum and capital returns, and a steady drumbeat of analyst updates heading into January’s earnings report. As of Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, BAC shares are trading around $54.6, keeping the stock in the upper end of its recent range as markets weigh whether 2026 brings a “soft landing” expansion—or a bumpier transition as policy easing slows. MarketBeat What’s driving Bank of America stock right now 1) The Fed
12 December 2025
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Centene (CNC) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis on December 12, 2025: Why Shares Rebounded Near $40 and What Comes Next

Centene (CNC) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis on December 12, 2025: Why Shares Rebounded Near $40 and What Comes Next

Updated: December 12, 2025 Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) is ending 2025 with investors focused on a familiar mix of catalysts: Medicaid margin repair, ACA Marketplace volatility, and Washington policy risk. The stock’s latest pop has been driven by a fresh analyst price-target increase, but the broader narrative remains shaped by a dramatic mid-year guidance reset and ongoing uncertainty around Affordable Care Act premium subsidies that are scheduled to expire December 31, 2025. MarketBeat+2Reuters+2 Below is a detailed, news-style breakdown of what’s driving Centene stock right now, the latest analyst forecasts, and the key risks and signposts investors are watching as
12 December 2025
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Cronos Group Inc (CRON) Stock Surges as US Marijuana Rescheduling Buzz Returns — Latest News, Forecasts, and Key Catalysts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Cronos Group Inc (CRON) Stock Surges as US Marijuana Rescheduling Buzz Returns — Latest News, Forecasts, and Key Catalysts (Dec. 12, 2025)

December 12, 2025 — Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON , TSX: CRON ) is back in the spotlight after cannabis stocks jumped broadly into early trading on reports that the Trump administration could pursue a major easing of federal marijuana restrictions — specifically, a push to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III .Reuters+ 1 For Cronos investors, today’s move is not happening in a vacuum. The stock entered December with fresh momentum after the company announced a strategic acquisition in the Netherlands , a deal that management says would give Cronos the #1 market share within Europe’s largest
12 December 2025
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Synopsys (SNPS) Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Analyst Upgrades, 2026 Forecast, and Key Risks After Q4 Earnings

Synopsys (SNPS) Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Analyst Upgrades, 2026 Forecast, and Key Risks After Q4 Earnings

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 12, 2025, as investors digest a fresh wave of analyst updates, management’s newly issued fiscal 2026 outlook, and headlines tied to earlier 2025 volatility. SNPS stock was trading around $477 in the latest available data, reflecting a market that’s weighing strong demand for advanced chip-design tools against integration and geopolitical risks. Below is a detailed roundup of the most current Synopsys stock news, forecasts, and analyses as of 12/12/2025, including what’s moving the stock, what Wall Street is modeling next, and the catalysts (and risks) that could shape
12 December 2025
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Goldman Sachs Stock Forecast (NYSE: GS): Fresh Highs, New Analyst Targets, and an M&A-Fueled 2026 Setup — What to Know on Dec. 12, 2025

Goldman Sachs Stock Forecast (NYSE: GS): Fresh Highs, New Analyst Targets, and an M&A-Fueled 2026 Setup — What to Know on Dec. 12, 2025

Goldman Sachs (GS) is trading near record levels as Wall Street lifts price targets and dealmaking momentum builds. Here’s the latest news, forecasts, and key risks to watch into 2026. Published: Friday, December 12, 2025 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) (NYSE: GS) is closing out the week in the spotlight as its stock hovers near fresh highs, helped by a powerful mix of rate-cut tailwinds, rebounding dealmaking, and a steady drumbeat of bullish (but increasingly selective) analyst commentary. By Thursday’s close (Dec. 11), GS finished at $911.03 after trading as high as $919.10 intraday, with pre-market pricing on Friday (Dec.
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Stock Market Today

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

7 February 2026
Anglo American shares closed down 0.75% at 3,435 pence Friday after BofA Global Research downgraded the miner to “neutral” and raised its price target to 3,600 pence. Anglo cut its 2026 copper production guidance and warned of continued weakness at De Beers. The company expects $200 million in charges tied to its Chile copper operations in the second half of 2025.
Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
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