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S&P 500 News 16 December 2025 - 18 December 2025

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:18 p.m. ET): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rebound as Softer Inflation and Micron Spark a Tech-Led Rally

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:18 p.m. ET): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rebound as Softer Inflation and Micron Spark a Tech-Led Rally

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks finished higher Thursday after a session that flipped the script on this week’s risk-off mood, with cooling inflation data and a powerful earnings catalyst in semiconductors helping investors lean back into growth. As of 4:18 p.m. ET—minutes after the closing bell—the S&P 500 ended up 0.78% at 6,773.91, the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.37% to 23,004.92, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.14% to 47,955.33, according to Reuters’ closing data. TradingView The move snapped a short losing streak for the broader market and arrived at a crucial moment: investors are trying to determine whether December
18 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rally on Cooler Inflation as Micron Reignites Tech — Nike and FedEx Report After the Bell (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rally on Cooler Inflation as Micron Reignites Tech — Nike and FedEx Report After the Bell (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

Updated: 4:15 PM EST | Thursday, December 18, 2025 Wall Street rebounded Thursday as a softer inflation update eased interest-rate pressure and a surge in semiconductor names helped revive the tech trade. The S&P 500 snapped a four-session skid, the Nasdaq Composite led gains, and investors pivoted back toward growth shares after recent volatility tied to AI spending concerns and rate uncertainty.  MarketScreener Market close: S&P 500 ends higher, Nasdaq outperforms By the closing bell, major indexes finished solidly in the green: The move higher followed an encouraging inflation print and a strong day for chipmakers, with Micron’s upbeat outlookacting as a catalyst
18 December 2025
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Carvana Stock (CVNA) News and Forecast: S&P 500 Inclusion, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Setup (Dec. 18, 2025)

Carvana Stock (CVNA) News and Forecast: S&P 500 Inclusion, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Setup (Dec. 18, 2025)

Carvana Co. shares (NYSE: CVNA) bounced higher on Thursday, Dec. 18, as investors looked past recent volatility and refocused on two powerful themes: the company’s imminent addition to the S&P 500 and Wall Street’s still-constructive outlook on Carvana’s post-turnaround earnings trajectory. CVNA was last trading around $463, up roughly 3.8% on the day, after opening near $449 and touching an intraday high near $464. The timing matters. Carvana is heading into the final stretch before it officially joins the S&P 500, a milestone that can reshape the shareholder base through index-tracking demand. Meanwhile, analysts and investors are debating a harder
18 December 2025
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S&P 500 Today: Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Delayed CPI as AI Spending Jitters Grip Wall Street (Dec. 18, 2025)

S&P 500 Today: Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Delayed CPI as AI Spending Jitters Grip Wall Street (Dec. 18, 2025)

As of 5:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, the S&P 500 is set up for a potentially volatile session: U.S. stock futures are modestly higher, but investors are walking into a rare combination of catalysts—a delayed inflation report shaped by the recent government shutdown, a packed slate of global central-bank decisions, and fresh earnings momentum from Micron after a bruising, tech-led selloff. Reuters+2Saxo Bank+2 Below is what’s driving the index today, what the latest forecasts and market commentary say, and which levels and events traders are watching most closely. What happened last session: S&P 500 slid as the
18 December 2025
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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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PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

7 February 2026
PLS Group shares closed at A$4.12 Friday, down 1.2% after a 3.7% drop Thursday. Morgan Stanley and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group disclosed increased voting power in the lithium miner, both citing changes dated Feb. 2. The moves came as lithium prices fell and Australian equities posted their sharpest drop in months. PLS reports interim results Feb. 19.
Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

7 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed at A$158.91, down 0.23% Friday, as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.03% and nearly A$70 billion was wiped from the market. The bank reports half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11, with shares going ex-dividend Feb. 18. CBA flagged a A$68 million provision linked to ASIC’s Better Banking review. The RBA raised rates to 3.85% on Feb. 3, with CBA passing on the increase from Feb. 13.
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