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Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Slides to a 7‑Week Low as Warm Forecasts Cap Winter Risk (Dec. 19, 2025 — 1:18 edition)

Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Slides to a 7‑Week Low as Warm Forecasts Cap Winter Risk (Dec. 19, 2025 — 1:18 edition)

Natural gas markets ended the week with a familiar late‑December tug of war: winter still matters, but the weather outlook is doing most of the talking. In the United States, Henry Hub futures slipped to a fresh seven‑week low as forecasts turned milder and production stayed near record highs—signals that storage may be “good enough” even with winter underway. TradingView Overseas, Europe’s benchmark gas price nudged higher as expected weaker wind generation pointed to more gas burn for power, while Asia’s spot LNG market sank to a 20‑month low on soft demand and ample supply. Together, the moves underscore a
19 December 2025
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Applied Digital Corporation Stock (APLD) Today: Macquarie Financing, Hyperscaler Signals, and What Forecasts Say on Dec. 19, 2025

Applied Digital Corporation Stock (APLD) Today: Macquarie Financing, Hyperscaler Signals, and What Forecasts Say on Dec. 19, 2025

December 19, 2025 — Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: APLD) is back in the spotlight at the end of the week as investors weigh a fresh financing update against a louder, market-wide debate: is the AI data-center boom entering its “credit stress” phase, or is this just another volatility pothole on a long runway? By mid-day Friday, APLD shares were trading around $25.68, up roughly 7% on the session, after opening near $24.58. That bounce follows a turbulent stretch where the stock has swung sharply on sentiment around leverage, tenant quality, and the cost of capital—core variables for any company building
19 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today in India Stock Market: TCS, Infosys, HCLTech Lead the AI Theme as Nifty Closes Above 25,950 (19 Dec 2025)

AI Stocks Today in India Stock Market: TCS, Infosys, HCLTech Lead the AI Theme as Nifty Closes Above 25,950 (19 Dec 2025)

Indian equities snapped a four-session losing streak on Friday, December 19, 2025, and AI-linked stocks—especially large IT services and digital engineering names—stayed firmly on investors’ radar. The day’s action was driven by a mix of global macro relief (cooler US inflation reviving rate-cut hopes), rupee stability, and fresh read-through from Accenture’s quarterly update, which continues to shape expectations for Indian IT demand into 2026. Reuters+3Reuters+3Moneycontrol+3 At the same time, the “AI stocks” story in India is widening beyond IT services. Market participants are increasingly clubbing data-centre operators, telecom/cloud infrastructure, and power-and-cooling ecosystem companies into a broader “AI compute” theme—helped by policy
19 December 2025
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International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. Stock (IAG): Share Price, Latest News, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook — Dec. 19, 2025

International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. Stock (IAG): Share Price, Latest News, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook — Dec. 19, 2025

International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. (IAG) stock — the airline holding company behind British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and other brands — is ending the year with investors weighing two big forces that rarely stop arguing: strong travel demand versus macro and cost volatility. On Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, IAG shares are quoted around 420p in London (about £4.20) and €4.80 in Madrid, according to the company’s investor site. iairgroup.com That pricing matters because it puts IAG right in the zone where the market’s story becomes more psychological than mathematical: bulls see a still-recovering European airline with strategic optionality
19 December 2025
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RTX Stock After Hours: RTX (NYSE: RTX) ticks up after Pentagon Patriot radar contract and defense bill signing — What to know before the Dec. 19, 2025 market open

RTX Stock After Hours: RTX (NYSE: RTX) ticks up after Pentagon Patriot radar contract and defense bill signing — What to know before the Dec. 19, 2025 market open

RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX) finished Thursday’s regular session higher and was modestly firmer in after-hours trading, as investors digested fresh Pentagon contract activity and a major Washington policy catalyst for defense spending heading into Friday’s open. As of 6:54 p.m. ET on Dec. 18, 2025, RTX stock was indicated around $179.00 in after-hours trading, up about 0.40% from the $178.29 close (delayed quote). MarketWatch RTX stock price action after the bell (Dec. 18, 2025) RTX shares closed at $178.29, up 0.62% on the day, after trading between $178.09 (low) and $180.50 (high). Trading volume was about 4.09 million shares. StockAnalysis
19 December 2025
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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
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Costco Stock (COST) After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Price Action, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Market Open

Costco Stock (COST) After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Price Action, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Market Open

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) finished Thursday’s regular session under modest pressure—and then barely budged after the closing bell, a sign that traders are still digesting the same debate that has dominated Costco’s tape for much of 2025: strong operating performance vs. a still-premium valuation. By the 4:00 p.m. ET close on December 18, 2025, COST ended at $857.59, down 0.59% on the day. In after-hours trading, shares ticked slightly lower to $856.25 as of 5:53 p.m. ET (about -0.16% vs. the close). StockAnalysis What matters for Friday’s open (Dec. 19) isn’t just that after-hours move—it’s why the stock continues
19 December 2025
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Caterpillar (CAT) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: CPI Surprise, Fresh Filings, Dividend Clarity, and 2026 Price Targets

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: CPI Surprise, Fresh Filings, Dividend Clarity, and 2026 Price Targets

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) stock is back in focus on Thursday, December 18, 2025, after a volatile week that reminded investors why “CAT stock” is often treated as both an industrial bellwether and a macro trade. A cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation print helped lift broader markets today, while a cluster of new ownership disclosures and analyst roundups added fresh talking points for anyone tracking Caterpillar’s 2026 outlook. Bureau of Labor Statistics+2Reuters+2 Below is a comprehensive look at the news, forecasts, and analyses published on 18.12.2025, plus what they mean for Caterpillar stock heading into early 2026. Caterpillar stock price today: rebound
18 December 2025
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US Space and Defense Stocks Today: Midday Market Movers, Taiwan Arms Package, Rocket Lab’s Space Force Launch, and the White House NDAA Timeline (Dec. 18, 2025)

US Space and Defense Stocks Today: Midday Market Movers, Taiwan Arms Package, Rocket Lab’s Space Force Launch, and the White House NDAA Timeline (Dec. 18, 2025)

NEW YORK — Dec. 18, 2025 (around 12:00 p.m. ET): U.S.-listed space and defense stocks are attracting outsized attention at midday as investors balance three forces moving the sector at once: a broader equity rebound on softer inflation, major Washington policy headlines that could reshape contractor cash returns, and fresh national-security catalysts spanning Taiwan and rapid-response space launches. The result is a tale of two baskets: diversified aerospace-and-defense funds are broadly higher, many defense-tech and space names are outperforming, while a few mega-prime contractors are mixed as the market prices in new political and execution risk. Reuters Midday snapshot: aerospace-and-defense ETFs beat the market By
18 December 2025
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Cardano (ADA) USD Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): ADA Hovers Near $0.37 as Bears Press Support — Latest News and Forecast Roundup

Cardano (ADA) USD Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): ADA Hovers Near $0.37 as Bears Press Support — Latest News and Forecast Roundup

Cardano’s ADA token is ending the year with the emotional energy of a rollercoaster quietly rolling into the station: still moving, still noisy, but very clearly deciding whether this is a base… or just a pause before the next drop. On Thursday, December 18, 2025, ADA/USD is trading around the $0.36–$0.37 area, after slipping below $0.37 earlier in the session, with multiple analysts flagging a “make-or-break” support zone. FXStreet+1 At the same time, Cardano’s ecosystem is producing its own headline gravity: Midnight’s NIGHT token activity (a Cardano partner-chain project) is spiking, while Cardano governance and infrastructure funding conversations are staying
18 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 10:07 a.m. ET): Micron’s Blowout Forecast Lifts Nvidia as Oracle Financing Jitters Test the AI Trade

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 10:07 a.m. ET): Micron’s Blowout Forecast Lifts Nvidia as Oracle Financing Jitters Test the AI Trade

Updated: Thursday, December 18, 2025 — 10:07 a.m. ET AI stocks are trying to regain their footing this morning after a volatile 48 hours that put the entire “AI infrastructure” narrative back under the microscope. The tone shift is being driven by two forces pulling in opposite directions: Below is what matters for investors watching AI chip stocks, AI cloud stocks, and the broader AI supply chain today (12/18/2025)—with the key forecasts and analyses shaping price action. The macro backdrop: Inflation cooled, giving growth stocks breathing room A softer-than-expected U.S. inflation read is helping relieve pressure on high-multiple tech and
18 December 2025
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Ethereum Price Today (ETH-USD): ETH Holds Near $2,940 as ETF Outflows and U.S. Policy Uncertainty Shape the Forecast

Ethereum Price Today (ETH-USD): ETH Holds Near $2,940 as ETF Outflows and U.S. Policy Uncertainty Shape the Forecast

December 18, 2025 — Ethereum’s dollar price (ETH-USD) is trading around $2,941, roughly flat on the session after a notably volatile day that saw ETH swing between an intraday low near $2,793 and a high around $3,024. That “whipsaw range” tells you almost everything you need to know about the current Ethereum setup: buyers are still defending the psychologically important $2,800 area, but upside momentum keeps running into supply near $3,000+, especially while U.S. spot Ethereum ETF flows remain negative and crypto regulation headlines keep landing like anvils on risk sentiment. FXStreet+2Farside+2 What follows is a roundup of the key
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
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