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S&P 500 News 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

As of 5:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, U.S. stock futures are trying to steady the tape after Wednesday’s sharp tech-led selloff, with Nasdaq 100 futures leading gains and S&P 500 futures modestly higher. MarketScreener The early tone is being set by two competing forces: Below is what matters most for the U.S. stock market today heading into the opening bell. Stock futures at 5:00 a.m. ET: a cautious rebound after a tech hit At roughly 5:00 a.m. ET, S&P 500 e-mini futures were up about 0.3% and Nasdaq 100 futures up about 0.6%, with Dow futures roughly flat, signaling a tentative attempt to
18 December 2025
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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

NEW YORK — CRH plc (NYSE: CRH) finished Wednesday’s session (December 17, 2025) under pressure, closing at $123.05, down 3.05% on the day after trading as high as $127.11 and as low as $122.79. Volume came in at roughly 8.44 million shares, a reminder that this is a widely held, highly liquid name that can swing with both broad-market risk appetite and index-related flows. StockAnalysis After the closing bell, the stock slipped further in after-hours trading—with MarketWatch showing CRH around $122.00 at 4:58 p.m. ET, down about 0.85% from the regular-session close, on roughly 589K shares of after-hours volume. MarketWatch
18 December 2025
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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)

Update (4:40 PM ET, Dec. 17, 2025): The S&P 500 ended Wednesday’s session sharply lower, extending a multi-day slide as investors reassessed the economics of the AI boom and its financing needs—while an oil rally offered only limited ballast. S&P 500 closes near the day’s low after a tech-led selloff The S&P 500 fell 78.83 points (‑1.16%) to close at 6,721.43, marking the index’s fourth straight daily decline and pushing the benchmark and Nasdaq to their lowest levels in about three weeks. Reuters+1 Trading action underscored the risk-off tone: the S&P 500 opened around 6,802.88, traded as high as roughly 6,812, and sank to about 6,720—finishing close to the bottom of
17 December 2025
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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 (NYSE: CRH) was trading around $124 per share in Wednesday’s session, down about 2% on the day, as investors balanced company-specific updates against broader market moves. While the day’s price action was mixed, the news flow around CRH stock is anything but quiet. On Dec. 17, 2025, CRH published a fresh “Transaction in Own Shares” update tied to its ongoing repurchase plan, while the market continues to digest the company’s S&P 500 inclusion—now scheduled for next week—and its latest bolt-on acquisition in the U.S. aggregates market. Below is a detailed look at what’s driving attention to CRH shares
17 December 2025
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Comfort Systems USA (FIX) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025 as S&P 500 Inclusion Nears — Analysts Stay Bullish on Data Center Demand

Comfort Systems USA (FIX) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025 as S&P 500 Inclusion Nears — Analysts Stay Bullish on Data Center Demand

Dec. 17, 2025 — Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: FIX) is pulling back sharply on Wednesday after a standout 2025 run that has turned the commercial HVAC and electrical contractor into one of the market’s most talked-about “picks-and-shovels” plays on AI-era data centers. As of early afternoon in New York (about 2:15 p.m. ET), FIX was trading around $887, down about 8.4% on the day after opening near $969. The move comes amid a broader risk-off tone in U.S. equities, with market coverage pointing to renewed pressure on AI-linked names and mega-cap tech as investors reassess growth expectations. The selloff
17 December 2025
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Carvana Stock (CVNA) News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: Argus Starts Coverage With a $500 Target as S&P 500 Entry Nears

Carvana Stock (CVNA) News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: Argus Starts Coverage With a $500 Target as S&P 500 Entry Nears

Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) is back at the center of Wall Street’s attention on December 16, 2025, as the online used‑car retailer heads toward a major index milestone and picks up fresh analyst support. Shares were trading at $457.76, up about 2.2% on the session, after moving between $445.00 and $464.29 intraday (about 1.39 million shares traded as of 16:31 UTC). The headline catalyst driving today’s chatter: Argus Research initiated coverage with a “Buy” rating and a $500 price target, a call that keeps the spotlight on a stock that has already delivered a dramatic multi‑year rebound—and is now days
16 December 2025
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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 stock price today is in focus as markets head into a rare Tuesday release of delayed U.S. employment reports—an unusual setup that’s amplifying uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s 2026 rate path and keeping risk appetite fragile. SPY price today: the latest levels investors are watching The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)—the world’s most heavily traded ETF and a key proxy for the broader U.S. stock market—closed Monday (Dec. 15, 2025) at $680.73, down 0.15% on the day. StockAnalysis+1 Early Tuesday, SPY was modestly lower in premarket trading, with some quote feeds showing the ETF near $680.26 around 7:10 a.m. ET. StockAnalysis Another widely followed feed pegged SPY premarket
16 December 2025
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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

U.S. stock-index futures were lower in early premarket trading Tuesday, as investors braced for a rare, high-impact stack of delayed government data that could reset expectations for growth, inflation, and Federal Reserve policy into 2026. The S&P 500 is coming off a modest dip to start the final full trading week of the year, but the bigger story is what hits the tape this morning: a long-awaited jobs report (with key gaps), delayed retail-sales figures, and S&P Global’s flash PMI readings. Around 5:00 a.m. ET, S&P 500 futures were down roughly half a percent, reflecting a cautious tone heading into the
16 December 2025
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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 finished modestly lower on Monday, December 15, 2025, as Wall Street entered the final full trading week of the year with a familiar tension: investors are increasingly reluctant to keep “all the eggs in the AI basket,” but they’re still waiting for the next clear catalyst to define leadership into year-end. TradingView S&P 500 closing recap: a small dip that signals a bigger debate After a choppy session, the S&P 500 ended down 0.15%, falling 9.95 points to 6,816.34 (preliminary), according to Reuters. The Nasdaq Composite underperformed, pressured by ongoing volatility in AI-linked megacaps and high-growth software, while the Dow was nearly flat. TradingView
15 December 2025
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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

NEW YORK — Monday, December 15, 2025 (11:40 a.m. ET) — The S&P 500 is steady in late-morning trading as Wall Street starts the final full trading week of 2025 with a familiar mix of optimism and caution: hopes for easier rates in 2026, nerves around big-tech valuations, and a packed calendar of delayed U.S. economic data that could quickly change the market’s direction. Reuters+1 As of 11:27 a.m. ET, the S&P 500 (SPX) was at 6,836.37, up 0.13% on the day (quotes may be delayed). Stooq S&P 500 live update: early gains fade, trading stays rangebound The S&P 500
15 December 2025
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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 Co. shares traded around $461 on Monday, extending a powerful run that has pushed the online used-car retailer back into the market spotlight just days before its scheduled S&P 500 entry. The fresh catalyst on Dec. 15, 2025: Argus Research initiated coverage with a “Buy” rating and a $500 price target, calling out Carvana’s competitive advantages versus traditional dealerships (selection, pricing, quality, and user experience). TradingView But as Carvana stock approaches (and in some sessions has flirted with) a $100+ billion valuation, the debate is getting sharper: is this the start of a new institutional chapter powered by index
15 December 2025
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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

Wall Street heads into the second half of December with a familiar mix of momentum and nerves. The S&P 500 just logged a record close on Thursday, December 11 (6,901.00), then slipped on Friday, December 12 as the market reassessed the “AI trade” and a jump in Treasury yields. Reuters+1 The big picture for a US stock market forecast for December 2025 now hinges on three fast-moving forces: Below is a detailed, news-driven outlook for the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq for the remainder of December 2025—grounded in the latest reporting and strategists’ calls from the past several days. Where the US stock market
14 December 2025
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Carvana Stock (CVNA) News, Forecasts and Analysis: S&P 500 Inclusion Looms as Shares Hover Near Records (Dec. 14, 2025)

Carvana Stock (CVNA) News, Forecasts and Analysis: S&P 500 Inclusion Looms as Shares Hover Near Records (Dec. 14, 2025)

Carvana (CVNA) stock is near record highs ahead of its Dec. 22 S&P 500 addition. Here’s the latest news, analyst forecasts, and risks as of Dec. 14, 2025. Updated: Sunday, December 14, 2025 Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) heads into the weekend at the center of Wall Street’s most watched momentum stories: a fast-rising stock, a looming S&P 500 debut, and a growing debate over how much of the rally is “index mechanics” versus lasting fundamentals. With U.S. equity markets closed on Sunday, the latest reference point for investors is Friday’s close. CVNA last traded around $455.68, down about 3.6% on
14 December 2025
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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)

Updated: Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 (U.S. markets closed)Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) ended the last trading session (Friday, Dec. 12) at $455.68, after a wild, headline-driven week that pushed the stock to an intraday high of $485.27. The big narrative hasn’t changed: Carvana’s upcoming S&P 500 addition has poured fuel on an already powerful momentum trade—while the fundamentals story (profitability, scale, and improving credit profile) continues to give bulls something sturdier than vibes. The next few sessions, however, could be especially noisy: major U.S. economic data, options expiration, and S&P 500 “index effect” positioning are all stacking up at the same
14 December 2025
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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)

Updated: December 12, 2025 Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) delivered another headline-making week on Wall Street as its shares pushed to new highs before pulling back into Friday’s close. The central catalyst: Carvana is set to be added to the S&P 500 on Dec. 22, a change that can trigger forced buying by funds that track the benchmark index. News Release Archive+1 But index mechanics are only part of the story. In the last several days, Carvana has also been fueled by a wave of bullish research notes and price-target hikes, alongside renewed debate over valuation, insider selling, and the durability
13 December 2025
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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

NEW YORK — After the closing bell on Friday, December 12, 2025, U.S. stocks pulled back from fresh record highs, led by another sharp drawdown in mega-cap and semiconductor names tied to the artificial-intelligence boom. The move snapped the market out of a strong stretch that culminated with record closes for the S&P 500 and Dow a day earlier. AP News+1 Investors had a familiar list of pressures to digest: renewed questions about how quickly massive AI spending will translate into profits, a rise in Treasury yields that tends to weigh on high-valuation growth stocks, and fresh debate inside the Federal Reserve after multiple policymakers dissented
12 December 2025
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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

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET (prices as of ~3:27 p.m. ET). Wall Street’s winning streak hit a speed bump on Friday afternoon, with the S&P 500 pulling back roughly 1% from Thursday’s record close as investors rotated out of the mega-cap tech winners that have powered much of 2025’s rally. The catalyst: renewed anxiety that the market’s AI boom is getting ahead of itself—this time sparked by Broadcom’s margin warning and the lingering hangover from Oracle’s recent drop, all while Treasury yields ticked higher and the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut path remained a live debate. S&P 500 live snapshot (late afternoon) As of ~3:27 p.m. ET,
12 December 2025
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CRH PLC Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Buyback Update, S&P 500 Inclusion, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook for NYSE:CRH

CRH PLC Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Buyback Update, S&P 500 Inclusion, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook for NYSE:CRH

CRH plc (NYSE: CRH) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 12, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh share buyback disclosure alongside a major near-term catalyst: CRH’s scheduled addition to the S&P 500 later this month. Add in upbeat 2025 guidance, margin expansion, and a steady drumbeat of analyst updates, and CRH stock is shaping up as one of the most closely watched infrastructure-and-materials names heading into year-end. As of the latest available quote on Dec. 12, CRH shares traded around $126. What’s new on Dec. 12, 2025: CRH reports another share repurchase The most concrete “today” headline is
12 December 2025
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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

Updated: 12:30 p.m. ET (Friday, Dec. 12, 2025) U.S. stocks are pulling back at midday after a record-setting week for major benchmarks, with technology and AI-linked names leading the decline as investors reassess the pace—and profitability—of Big Tech’s massive AI buildout. Around 12:30 p.m. ET, trading action shows a clear split: the Nasdaq-heavy trade is under pressure, while the Dow’s more value-oriented mix has held up better than tech as money rotates across sectors. AP News+1 The backdrop is unusually complex for late December: the Federal Reserve just delivered its third straight quarter-point cut, but markets are now turning to a backlog of economic reports delayed by a
12 December 2025
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Carvana Stock (CVNA) News Today: S&P 500 Addition, Analyst Forecasts, Valuation Risks, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Carvana Stock (CVNA) News Today: S&P 500 Addition, Analyst Forecasts, Valuation Risks, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) is ending 2025 in the spotlight again—this time for a very different reason than the “survival” headlines that dominated the company’s story a few years ago. As of Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, Carvana shares were trading around $472.73 (up about 1% from the prior close at the time of the latest quote), putting the company’s market value roughly in the $100+ billion range after one of the most aggressive large-cap rallies of the year. MarketBeat The driver behind the latest wave of coverage is clear: Carvana is set to join the S&P 500 on Dec. 22,
12 December 2025
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Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

7 February 2026
Applied Digital Corporation shares jumped 25.52% Friday to $34.95, then slipped to $34.60 after hours. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 250% to $126.6 million and signed leases for 600 MW of data center capacity in North Dakota. Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430‑MW campus in the southern U.S. in January. Financing includes a $100 million promissory note with 8% interest, paid in kind.
Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Eli Lilly shares rose 3.7% to $1,058.18 Friday after the FDA said it would act against telehealth firm Hims & Hers for marketing a $49 compounded weight-loss pill. The move followed a sharp selloff Thursday when Hims announced plans to sell a version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Investors remain uncertain how aggressively regulators will police copycat drugs and pricing in the obesity drug market.
Saudi Aramco share price set for Sunday test after Tadawul ends market-making deal

Saudi Aramco share price set for Sunday test after Tadawul ends market-making deal

7 February 2026
Saudi Exchange approved Merrill Lynch KSA’s exit as market maker for Saudi Aramco, effective Feb. 8. Aramco shares closed at 25.60 riyals Thursday, down 0.06, with 22.1 million traded. The Tadawul index fell 1.3% as Brent crude dropped to $67.93. Aramco set March official selling prices at $2.10 above Argus for North America and $0.65 above ICE Brent for Western Europe.
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