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S&P 500 12 December 2025 - 18 December 2025

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025): S&P 500 Futures Rise, Nasdaq Leads on Micron Jump as CPI Takes Center Stage

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025): S&P 500 Futures Rise, Nasdaq Leads on Micron Jump as CPI Takes Center Stage

Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.6% and S&P 500 futures gained 0.3% at 5:00 a.m. ET, rebounding after Wednesday’s tech-driven selloff. Micron jumped about 10% premarket after issuing a strong profit outlook and raising its 2026 capital spending plan to $20 billion. Nvidia and AMD also traded higher. Investors await November CPI data at 8:30 a.m. ET.
CRH plc Stock After the Bell (Dec. 17, 2025): After-Hours Dip, Buyback Update, S&P 500 Catalyst — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

CRH plc Stock After the Bell (Dec. 17, 2025): After-Hours Dip, Buyback Update, S&P 500 Catalyst — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

CRH plc closed at $123.05 on Wednesday, down 3.05%, and slipped further to about $122.00 in after-hours trading. The company disclosed it repurchased 31,000 shares on December 16 at an average price of $127.73 as part of its ongoing $300 million buyback plan. U.S. stocks broadly fell, with the S&P 500 down 1.2%.
18 December 2025
S&P 500 Today: Index Slides to 6,721 as AI Funding Jitters Hit Tech, Oil Pops on Venezuela Blockade (Updated 4:40 PM ET)

S&P 500 Today: Index Slides to 6,721 as AI Funding Jitters Hit Tech, Oil Pops on Venezuela Blockade (Updated 4:40 PM ET)

The S&P 500 dropped 1.16% to 6,721.43 on Wednesday, its fourth straight decline and lowest close in three weeks, led by a tech selloff as investors questioned AI sector spending and financing. Oracle slid 5.4% after a data center funding setback, while Nvidia and Broadcom also fell sharply. The Nasdaq lost 1.81%, and the Dow slipped 0.47%. Despite the slide, major indexes remain up double digits for 2025.
CRH PLC Stock News (Dec. 17, 2025): Buyback Update, New Aggregates Deal and S&P 500 Catalyst Keep CRH Shares in Focus

CRH PLC Stock News (Dec. 17, 2025): Buyback Update, New Aggregates Deal and S&P 500 Catalyst Keep CRH Shares in Focus

CRH plc shares traded near $124 Wednesday, down about 2%, after the company disclosed a repurchase of 31,000 ordinary shares at an average price of $127.73. CRH also announced the acquisition of North American Aggregates, expanding its footprint in New York and New Jersey. The company’s S&P 500 inclusion is set for next week. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
SPY Stock Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): S&P 500 ETF Slips in Premarket as Traders Brace for Delayed Jobs Data

SPY Stock Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): S&P 500 ETF Slips in Premarket as Traders Brace for Delayed Jobs Data

SPY closed Monday at $680.73, down 0.15%. Premarket quotes early Tuesday showed the ETF near $680.26, with some feeds as low as $678.58. The U.S. Labor Department is set to release delayed jobs data at 8:30 a.m. ET, with futures pointing slightly lower ahead of the report. Investors remain cautious as uncertainty over the Fed’s rate path persists.
16 December 2025
S&P 500 Today (Dec. 16, 2025, Premarket): Futures Slip Ahead of Delayed Jobs Report, Retail Sales and Flash PMI

S&P 500 Today (Dec. 16, 2025, Premarket): Futures Slip Ahead of Delayed Jobs Report, Retail Sales and Flash PMI

S&P 500 futures fell about 0.5% early Tuesday ahead of key U.S. economic data releases delayed by the government shutdown. The S&P 500 closed Monday at 6,816.51, down 0.16%. Investors awaited a combined jobs report with missing October unemployment data, along with retail sales and PMI figures set for 8:30 a.m. ET. Oil prices dipped on Russia-Ukraine talks and weak Chinese demand.
16 December 2025
S&P 500 Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Index Slips After the Bell as AI-Bubble Jitters Persist and Markets Brace for Jobs, CPI

S&P 500 Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Index Slips After the Bell as AI-Bubble Jitters Persist and Markets Brace for Jobs, CPI

The S&P 500 slipped 0.15% to 6,816.34 on Monday, while the Nasdaq fell 0.58% and the Dow edged down 0.09%. Trading was volatile as investors weighed uncertainty over AI-driven stocks and awaited key labor and inflation data due this week. Speculation over President Trump’s pick for the next Fed chair added to the cautious mood.
15 December 2025
S&P 500 Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Index Holds Near 6,800s as Payrolls, Inflation and AI Anxiety Set the Tone

S&P 500 Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Index Holds Near 6,800s as Payrolls, Inflation and AI Anxiety Set the Tone

The S&P 500 edged up 0.13% to 6,836.37 by late morning Monday, after early gains faded. Trading stayed rangebound as investors weighed hopes for lower rates in 2026 against concerns over tech valuations and awaited delayed U.S. economic data. Consumer discretionary stocks led early, with Tesla up 4.5%. AI-linked shares showed mixed performance, with Nvidia higher but Oracle and Broadcom falling.
Carvana Stock (CVNA) News Today: Argus Initiates “Buy” as S&P 500 Inclusion Nears — Latest Price Targets, Forecasts and Key Risks (Dec. 15, 2025)

Carvana Stock (CVNA) News Today: Argus Initiates “Buy” as S&P 500 Inclusion Nears — Latest Price Targets, Forecasts and Key Risks (Dec. 15, 2025)

Carvana shares traded near $461 Monday after Argus Research initiated coverage with a “Buy” rating and $500 price target. The move comes days before Carvana’s scheduled entry into the S&P 500 on Dec. 22, which is drawing increased market attention. The stock’s valuation has approached $100 billion in recent sessions.
US Stock Market Forecast for December 2025: S&P 500 Outlook After the Fed Cut, Delayed Jobs & CPI Data, and the Santa Rally Question

US Stock Market Forecast for December 2025: S&P 500 Outlook After the Fed Cut, Delayed Jobs & CPI Data, and the Santa Rally Question

The S&P 500 closed at a record 6,901.00 on Thursday, Dec. 11, then fell 1.07% to 6,827.41 on Friday as Treasury yields jumped and investors reassessed AI-linked stocks. The Nasdaq dropped 1.69% to 23,195.17 and the Dow slipped 0.51% to 48,458.05. The Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter point to 3.50%–3.75% but signaled a likely pause, with a divided 9–3 vote.
14 December 2025
Carvana Stock (CVNA) This Week and Week Ahead: S&P 500 Inclusion, Fresh $550 Target, and the Catalysts That Could Drive Volatility (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Carvana Stock (CVNA) This Week and Week Ahead: S&P 500 Inclusion, Fresh $550 Target, and the Catalysts That Could Drive Volatility (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Carvana shares closed at $455.68 Friday after surging to an intraday high of $485.27, driven by news it will join the S&P 500 on Dec. 22. The stock’s rally follows a sharp turnaround, with Q3 net income at $263 million and revenue up 55% year over year. Index inclusion is forcing funds to adjust holdings, adding to trading volatility. LKQ will be removed from the S&P 500 in the same rebalance.
14 December 2025
Carvana Stock (CVNA) Surges Into the S&P 500 Spotlight: This Week’s Moves, Fresh Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Carvana Stock (CVNA) Surges Into the S&P 500 Spotlight: This Week’s Moves, Fresh Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Carvana shares surged 14% this week, closing Friday at $455.68 after S&P Dow Jones Indices said the company will join the S&P 500 on Dec. 22. The stock hit record highs midweek before pulling back, driven by index-related buying, bullish analyst notes, and debate over valuation and insider selling.
13 December 2025
Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide After Broadcom Rekindles AI-Bubble Fears as Yields Rise

Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide After Broadcom Rekindles AI-Bubble Fears as Yields Rise

U.S. stocks fell Friday, with the S&P 500 down 1.1% and the Nasdaq off 1.7%, as mega-cap and semiconductor shares tied to AI retreated sharply. Broadcom dropped after raising margin concerns despite strong earnings, while Oracle extended losses amid questions over AI data center timelines. The PHLX Semiconductor Index slid 5.1%. Treasury yields rose and Fed officials signaled ongoing inflation risks.
12 December 2025
S&P 500 Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Index Slides From Record High as Broadcom and Oracle Rattle the AI Trade

S&P 500 Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Index Slides From Record High as Broadcom and Oracle Rattle the AI Trade

The S&P 500 fell 1.13% to 6,822.86 by 3:27 p.m. ET Friday, retreating from Thursday’s record close. Broadcom dropped after warning of margin pressure despite strong AI revenue, while Oracle’s earlier slide fueled doubts about AI spending. Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year at about 4.19%. Investors rotated out of large tech stocks.
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide on Broadcom, Oracle as Investors Brace for Delayed Jobs & CPI Data

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide on Broadcom, Oracle as Investors Brace for Delayed Jobs & CPI Data

U.S. stocks fell at midday Friday, with the Nasdaq down 1.62% and S&P 500 off 0.91% as tech and AI-linked shares led declines. Broadcom shares dropped after margin warnings, while Oracle’s outlook fueled concerns over AI spending profitability. Treasury yields climbed, pressuring growth stocks. The Dow slipped 0.30%, holding up better than tech-heavy indexes.
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