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Nike Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NKE Slips After Q2 Earnings Beat as China Weakness and Tariffs Keep Pressure on Margins

Nike Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NKE Slips After Q2 Earnings Beat as China Weakness and Tariffs Keep Pressure on Margins

Nike stock closed at $65.63 on Dec. 18 after volatile trading, then fell 2% to 5% in after-hours despite beating earnings and revenue estimates. Fiscal Q2 revenue rose 1% to $12.43 billion, but net income and EPS both dropped 32% year over year. Gross margin fell 300 basis points. Greater China revenue slid 17%, while North America rose 9%.
18 December 2025
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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

U.S. stocks closed higher Thursday, with the S&P 500 up 0.78%, the Nasdaq rising 1.37%, and the Dow adding 0.14%. November’s Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% year over year, below expectations, but lacked month-to-month data due to a government shutdown. Bond yields fell, and traders increased bets on Fed rate cuts. Semiconductor earnings drove gains in tech shares.
18 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Wall Street Rebounds on Softer CPI, Europe Closes at Record, Asia Mixed Ahead of BoJ

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Wall Street Rebounds on Softer CPI, Europe Closes at Record, Asia Mixed Ahead of BoJ

U.S. stocks climbed Thursday after November CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year, below forecasts, snapping a losing streak for major indexes. The S&P 500 gained 0.79%, Nasdaq 1.38%, and Dow 0.14%. European markets closed at records as the ECB held rates and the Bank of England cut. Japan’s Nikkei dropped 1.03% ahead of a possible Bank of Japan hike.
18 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:17 p.m. ET): Dow Closes Higher as Softer CPI Revives Rate-Cut Bets and Tech Rebounds

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:17 p.m. ET): Dow Closes Higher as Softer CPI Revives Rate-Cut Bets and Tech Rebounds

The Dow Jones closed up 69.36 points at 47,955.33 on Thursday after U.S. inflation data came in below expectations and tech stocks rebounded. The S&P 500 rose 0.78%, and the Nasdaq gained 1.37%. The CPI report showed annual inflation at 2.7%, but analysts warned of data distortions from a recent government shutdown. Tech shares recovered following concerns over AI spending.
18 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom and Micron Rebound as Inflation Cools and OpenAI’s Mega-Round Talk Raises the Stakes

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom and Micron Rebound as Inflation Cools and OpenAI’s Mega-Round Talk Raises the Stakes

Micron shares jumped after the company issued a stronger-than-expected profit forecast, citing continued shortages in high-bandwidth memory for AI servers. The S&P 500 rose 0.78%, Nasdaq gained 1.37%, and Dow added 0.14% as AI-linked stocks led a broad rebound. U.S. inflation data came in cooler than forecast, fueling gains in growth stocks. Reuters noted the inflation report was affected by government shutdown disruptions.
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)

The S&P 500 rose 0.78% to 6,773.91 and the Nasdaq gained 1.37% Thursday after U.S. inflation slowed to 2.7% and Micron issued a strong profit forecast. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 4.11%. Jobless claims fell, signaling a cooling but stable labor market. Lululemon and Trump Media both jumped on deal and stake news.
18 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Wall Street Rebounds on Soft CPI and Chip Rally as Europe Gains After ECB and BoE, Asia Mixed Ahead of BOJ

Global Stock Markets Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Wall Street Rebounds on Soft CPI and Chip Rally as Europe Gains After ECB and BoE, Asia Mixed Ahead of BOJ

Global stocks climbed Thursday after U.S. inflation came in below forecasts and semiconductor shares rebounded, lifting major indexes in the U.S. and Europe. The S&P 500 rose 0.78%, Nasdaq 1.37%, and STOXX 600 0.93%. U.S. 10-year Treasury yields fell to 4.12%. Asian markets were mixed, with the Nikkei down 1.03% and Hang Seng up 0.12%.
18 December 2025
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Closes Higher on Cooler Inflation, Micron-Fueled Tech Rebound (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Closes Higher on Cooler Inflation, Micron-Fueled Tech Rebound (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 69.36 points, or 0.14%, to 47,955.33 on Thursday. The S&P 500 gained 0.78% and the Nasdaq climbed 1.37%, boosted by Micron’s strong outlook and softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. November CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year, below forecasts, but data collection was disrupted by a government shutdown.
18 December 2025
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PepsiCo Stock (PEP) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets: Citi Lifts Price Target to $170 as Turnaround Plan and Leadership Changes Take Center Stage (Dec. 18, 2025)

PepsiCo Stock (PEP) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets: Citi Lifts Price Target to $170 as Turnaround Plan and Leadership Changes Take Center Stage (Dec. 18, 2025)

PepsiCo shares closed at $149.67 on Dec. 18, down 0.27%, as investors weighed a leadership reshuffle, activist pressure from Elliott, and a legal development. Trading volume was light. Citi raised its price target to $170, citing undervaluation and a positive 2026 outlook. The stock has hovered near $150 as the market awaits details on turnaround efforts.
18 December 2025
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T-Mobile Stock (NASDAQ: TMUS) on Dec. 18, 2025: Price Holds Near $200 as Wall Street Recalibrates Targets After $14.6B Shareholder-Return Plan

T-Mobile Stock (NASDAQ: TMUS) on Dec. 18, 2025: Price Holds Near $200 as Wall Street Recalibrates Targets After $14.6B Shareholder-Return Plan

T-Mobile US shares traded near $200.62 Thursday after Goldman Sachs cut its price target to $233 from $251 but kept a Buy rating. The company’s board recently authorized a new shareholder return program of up to $14.6 billion through 2026. T-Mobile also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share, payable March 12, 2026.
18 December 2025
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Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock Today: Alzheimer’s Registry Launch, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock Today: Alzheimer’s Registry Launch, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Thermo Fisher Scientific said Thursday it enrolled the first patient in its new PPD CorEvitas Alzheimer’s Disease Registry, aimed at collecting real-world evidence on neurodegenerative care. Shares traded near $561 in the afternoon, down slightly after a 1.33% drop Wednesday. The registry will track long-term safety and effectiveness of Alzheimer’s treatments, including MRI-based monitoring of drug side effects.
18 December 2025
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Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK) Stock News and Forecasts: FDA Fast-Track Signals, BMO Upgrade, and a New Keytruda–Padcev Win (Dec. 18, 2025)

Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK) Stock News and Forecasts: FDA Fast-Track Signals, BMO Upgrade, and a New Keytruda–Padcev Win (Dec. 18, 2025)

Merck shares rose modestly Thursday after BMO Capital Markets upgraded the stock to Outperform and raised its price target to $130. The FDA is reportedly moving to fast-track two Merck pipeline drugs. Merck also announced positive Phase 3 results for Keytruda plus Padcev in earlier-stage bladder cancer, showing improved survival outcomes.
18 December 2025
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Honeywell International (HON) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next

Honeywell International (HON) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next

Honeywell shares traded near $198.84, down 0.5% on Dec. 18, 2025, as investors reacted to new analyst coverage and ongoing restructuring. The company recently completed the spin-off of Solstice Advanced Materials, distributing one Solstice share for every four Honeywell shares. A larger aerospace separation remains scheduled for the second half of 2026.
18 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Surges on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Surges on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

SoFi Technologies launched SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A., marking the first time a national bank has issued a stablecoin on a public blockchain. SOFI shares rose 4.8% to $26.50 on heavy volume after the announcement. SoFiUSD is fully reserved by cash and aims to serve banks, fintechs, and enterprise platforms with 24/7 settlement.
18 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock Surges on Space Force STP‑S30 Launch: RKLB News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab Stock Surges on Space Force STP‑S30 Launch: RKLB News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab launched the STP-S30 mission for the U.S. Space Force from Virginia at 12:03 a.m. EST on Dec. 18, five months ahead of schedule. Shares rose to nearly $59.42 in afternoon trading after the early launch, which deployed four DiskSat spacecraft into low Earth orbit. The mission followed a stock pullback linked to insider selling the previous day.
18 December 2025
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Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX:WDS, NYSE:WDS) Drops as CEO Meg O’Neill Exits for BP: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX:WDS, NYSE:WDS) Drops as CEO Meg O’Neill Exits for BP: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

Woodside Energy shares fell 2.6% to A$22.80 on December 18 after CEO Meg O’Neill resigned to become BP’s chief executive. Liz Westcott was named Acting CEO, effective immediately. Woodside said a permanent CEO will be appointed in the first quarter of 2026. O’Neill remains on gardening leave until March but forfeits her 2025 incentive and unvested shares.
18 December 2025
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Terns Pharmaceuticals (TERN) Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Why Shares Are Sliding After the Rally, and What Analysts Forecast Next

Terns Pharmaceuticals (TERN) Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Why Shares Are Sliding After the Rally, and What Analysts Forecast Next

Terns Pharmaceuticals shares fell to $39.62 on Dec. 18 after opening near $42.55, following weeks of sharp gains driven by positive TERN-701 trial data in chronic myeloid leukemia. The company reported a 74% major molecular response rate at 24 weeks in its Phase 1 trial and selected doses for Phase 2 expansion. Trading volume topped 2 million shares.
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Updates

SK hynix (KRX:000660) ADR math puts Micron (NASDAQ:MU) valuation gap in play

SK hynix (KRX:000660) ADR math puts Micron (NASDAQ:MU) valuation gap in play

25 June 2026
SK hynix surged 13.06% in Seoul after unveiling plans to raise up to 45.45 trillion won via a Nasdaq ADR sale, boosting funding coverage for its 55.92 trillion won capex plan to 93% at Thursday’s close, with the new shares diluting holders by just 2.44% and fueling hopes of narrowing its valuation gap with Micron and TSMC.
UK car insurance spike shifts focus to insurer profit margins

UK car insurance spike shifts focus to insurer profit margins

25 June 2026
UK car insurance premiums rose 1% to £719 in March-May, the first quarterly increase in over two years, but with premiums still 5% lower year-on-year as claims and repair costs climb, investors in Admiral, Aviva, and Sabre face margin pressure and a key 2026 earnings test as the pricing floor arrives before claims inflation is tamed.
Tanker spike at Hormuz tips oil toward surplus, airlines rally

Tanker spike at Hormuz tips oil toward surplus, airlines rally

25 June 2026
Brent crude futures flipped into prompt oversupply as Gulf oil flows through Hormuz neared pre-war levels, sending August Brent down $1.06 to $72.68—its lowest since Feb. 27—while U.S. airline stocks jumped up to 7% as jet fuel prices eased, but tanker rates soared and hundreds of ships remain stranded, keeping route risk high.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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25 June 2026
WisdomTree Issuer ICAV declares Q2 2026 dividends for multiple ETFs, including $0.2066 per share for WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ETF and $0.5797 for WisdomTree Europe Equity UCITS ETF - USD Hedged; payments set for July 17, 2026, with ex-dates from July 2, covering various currencies and share classes at WMR 4pm rates.
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