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Stock Market 17 December 2025

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Allotment Today: How to Check Status on BSE, NSE & KFin, GMP Signals 16–17% Listing Pop, PL Capital Sets ₹3,000 Target

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Allotment Today: How to Check Status on BSE, NSE & KFin, GMP Signals 16–17% Listing Pop, PL Capital Sets ₹3,000 Target

ICICI Prudential AMC’s ₹10,602.65 crore IPO saw bids totaling about ₹3 trillion, making it one of India’s most subscribed issues, according to Reuters. Share allotment status is expected to be available by late December 17, with listing set for December 19 on BSE and NSE. PL Capital has set a target price of ₹3,000 with a ‘Buy’ rating.
17 December 2025
Rezolve AI PLC (NASDAQ: RZLV) Stock News Today: $200M+ ARR Update Sparks Rally — Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks (Dec. 17, 2025)

Rezolve AI PLC (NASDAQ: RZLV) Stock News Today: $200M+ ARR Update Sparks Rally — Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks (Dec. 17, 2025)

Rezolve AI PLC expects December 2025 revenue to top $17 million and projects year-end annual recurring revenue above $200 million, according to a December 16 update. The company also anticipates positive adjusted EBITDA for the first time. Shares surged to $2.97, with trading and options volume spiking after the news.
Coupang (CPNG) Stock News Today: Parliamentary Fallout, SEC Cyber Filing, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Coupang (CPNG) Stock News Today: Parliamentary Fallout, SEC Cyber Filing, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Coupang shares traded at $23.19 on Dec. 17, down about 17% since disclosing a data breach in late November. South Korean lawmakers escalated pressure at a parliamentary hearing, criticizing CEO Bom Kim’s absence and threatening legal action. Coupang’s SEC filing said a former employee may have accessed data on up to 33 million customer accounts.
17 December 2025
Diageo Shares Jump After $2.3bn Asahi Deal: Guinness Owner Sells East African Breweries Stake as Turnaround Debate Intensifies

Diageo Shares Jump After $2.3bn Asahi Deal: Guinness Owner Sells East African Breweries Stake as Turnaround Debate Intensifies

Diageo agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Asahi Group for about $2.3 billion, with completion expected in the second half of 2026. The deal values EABL at $4.8 billion. Diageo shares rose to around 1,720p in London after the announcement but remain far below their 2022 peak of over 4,000p. Diageo will keep a regional presence through licensing agreements.
Pfizer Stock (NYSE: PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Earnings Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets and Key Catalysts

Pfizer Stock (NYSE: PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Earnings Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets and Key Catalysts

Pfizer shares fell 3.4% to $25.53 late Dec. 16 after the company issued 2026 guidance projecting flat-to-declining revenue and adjusted EPS of $2.80–$3.00. The outlook cited lower COVID product sales and a $1.5 billion hit from patent expirations. Pfizer expects no share buybacks through 2026. Wall Street noted the EPS target is slightly below consensus.
Tesla Stock (TSLA) Hits Record High Near $490 as Robotaxi Testing Accelerates — California Autopilot Deadline, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks in Focus

Tesla Stock (TSLA) Hits Record High Near $490 as Robotaxi Testing Accelerates — California Autopilot Deadline, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks in Focus

Tesla shares are trading near $489.88 after closing at a record high, ending a year-long streak without new peaks. The rally follows news of driverless robotaxi testing, a regulatory reprieve in California, and continued investment in EV supply chains. Elon Musk said Tesla is now testing robotaxis without safety monitors. Investors are comparing Tesla’s progress to Waymo, which leads in commercial robotaxi deployment.
Tilray Brands (TLRY) Stock News Today: Trump Cannabis Rescheduling Reports Fuel Volatility, Fresh Forecasts and Key Levels (Dec. 17, 2025)

Tilray Brands (TLRY) Stock News Today: Trump Cannabis Rescheduling Reports Fuel Volatility, Fresh Forecasts and Key Levels (Dec. 17, 2025)

Tilray Brands shares jumped 27% to $13.94 on December 17, 2025, amid reports President Donald Trump may soon sign an executive order to reclassify marijuana at the federal level. The stock swung between $10.32 and $14.54 during the session. Reuters and NBC News cited sources saying the move could come this week. No final decision has been made, according to a White House spokesperson.
British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock: Today’s Buyback Update, Dividend Dates, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock: Today’s Buyback Update, Dividend Dates, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

British American Tobacco repurchased 145,000 shares on Dec. 16 at a volume-weighted average price of 4,297.83p, according to a London filing. Shares traded near 4,283p on Dec. 17, close to multi-year highs. BAT also disclosed Non-Executive Director Karen Guerra’s appointment to the board of Société BIC S.A.
Diageo (DGE.L) Stock News Today: Guinness Maker Strikes $2.3bn Asahi Deal — What It Means for Diageo Shares on 17 December 2025

Diageo (DGE.L) Stock News Today: Guinness Maker Strikes $2.3bn Asahi Deal — What It Means for Diageo Shares on 17 December 2025

Diageo agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Japan’s Asahi for $2.3 billion in net proceeds. The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2026, will reduce Diageo’s leverage and includes long-term licensing for Guinness and other brands in the region. Diageo shares traded at 1,684.5 in London on December 17, up slightly from the previous close.
17 December 2025
Unilever PLC Stock (UL/ULVR): Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What the Magnum Spin-Off Changes for 2026

Unilever PLC Stock (UL/ULVR): Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What the Magnum Spin-Off Changes for 2026

Unilever shares fell 1.06% to £47.94 in London on December 17, underperforming the FTSE 100, after the company completed the spin-off of its ice cream business as The Magnum Ice Cream Company. Unilever also consolidated shares at an 8-for-9 ratio and canceled over 51 million treasury shares. Analyst revisions point to slower growth expectations post-separation.
Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: Stock News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Risks as of 17 December 2025

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: Stock News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Risks as of 17 December 2025

Lloyds Banking Group closed at 95.80p on 17 December 2025, up 0.78%, with a market value near £56.26bn. The stock has risen 71.6% over the past year, trading just below its 52-week high. Lloyds is working with the FCA on agentic AI trials set for early 2026, while facing ongoing risk from the UK motor finance redress, which could cost the industry up to £20bn.
17 December 2025
NatWest Group Plc Stock (NWG): Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Views on 17 December 2025

NatWest Group Plc Stock (NWG): Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Views on 17 December 2025

NatWest reported continued share buybacks this week, purchasing over 1.6 million shares for cancellation on 15 and 16 December. The bank is also preparing retail trials of “agentic AI” systems, with an announcement expected in early 2026. Regulators are monitoring closely, citing potential risks from rapid, AI-driven market moves. Analyst price targets have tightened after a strong 2025 rally.
17 December 2025
UK Stock Market Today (17 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set to Jump as UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% Ahead of Bank of England Rate Decision

UK Stock Market Today (17 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set to Jump as UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% Ahead of Bank of England Rate Decision

UK inflation fell more than expected in November, with headline CPI at 3.2% year-on-year. The FTSE 100 is set to open 0.7% higher, while sterling weakened to around $1.33. Markets now price in a better-than-90% chance the Bank of England will cut rates from 4.00% to 3.75% at Thursday’s meeting.
Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock Update 17 December 2025: £200m Buyback, Defence Engine Tests, SMR Momentum and the Latest Analyst Forecasts

Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock Update 17 December 2025: £200m Buyback, Defence Engine Tests, SMR Momentum and the Latest Analyst Forecasts

Rolls-Royce announced a £200 million interim share buyback to begin 2 January 2026, following completion of a £1 billion buyback in November. Shares closed at 1,108.5p, up 0.91% on the day, with a market cap near £91.9 billion. The company also started AE 1107 engine testing for the U.S. Army’s MV-75 FLRAA program at its Indianapolis facility.
17 December 2025
GSK Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): FDA Approves Twice‑Yearly Asthma Drug Exdensur as Analysts Reassess GSK plc’s 2026 Outlook

GSK Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): FDA Approves Twice‑Yearly Asthma Drug Exdensur as Analysts Reassess GSK plc’s 2026 Outlook

The FDA approved GSK’s Exdensur (depemokimab-ulaa) on Dec. 17 as a twice-yearly add-on treatment for severe eosinophilic asthma in patients 12 and older. Phase III trials showed up to 58% fewer annual asthma exacerbations versus placebo. The FDA declined approval for a second indication, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. GSK faces a leadership change Jan. 1, 2026.
17 December 2025
Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L, BCS) Today: Buyback Update, Saudi Arabia Return, and Analyst Price Targets Ahead of the Bank of England Decision

Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L, BCS) Today: Buyback Update, Saudi Arabia Return, and Analyst Price Targets Ahead of the Bank of England Decision

Barclays repurchased 2,209,728 shares on December 16 at prices between 449.10p and 457.40p, confirming plans to cancel them as part of its ongoing buyback. The stock closed at 450.45p, near the top of its 52-week range, with volume at 32.21 million. Barclays’ issued share capital now stands at 13,878,225,412 shares.
17 December 2025
HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News Today (Dec 17, 2025): Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Analyst Targets, Dividend Watch and Key Risks

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News Today (Dec 17, 2025): Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Analyst Targets, Dividend Watch and Key Risks

HSBC’s $13.6 billion bid to privatize Hang Seng Bank advanced after an independent board committee recommended minority shareholders accept the HK$155 per share offer. HSBC ADS traded at $74.66, down 0.82% in New York, while London shares closed at 1,111.8p. The deal values Hang Seng at a 33% premium to its recent average price. The scheme document was sent to shareholders on December 15.
17 December 2025
Rio Tinto plc (RIO.L) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook as of December 17, 2025

Rio Tinto plc (RIO.L) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook as of December 17, 2025

On December 17, 2025, Rio Tinto shares traded at 5,663.0 pence, near a 52-week high. The company approved a $191 million feasibility study for the Rhodes Ridge iron ore project in Western Australia. A Russian court ordered Rio to pay $1.32 billion to Rusal in a legal dispute over Queensland Alumina Ltd. Investors await Rio’s next earnings on February 19, 2026.

Stock Market Today

  • Bitcoin Falls Below $60K, Crypto Stocks MSTR and APLD Lead Market Drop
    June 24, 2026, 4:32 PM EDT. Bitcoin plunged below the $60,000 mark, triggering a sharp selloff in cryptocurrency-linked stocks. MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Applied Digital (APLD) were among the hardest hit, amplifying concerns over further market declines. The drop reflects mounting investor caution amid regulatory pressures and volatile crypto prices. Analysts warn that the current trend could signal more pain for crypto stocks throughout the year, affecting broader market sentiment and investor portfolios linked to digital assets.
Costco to open Pensacola warehouse on Nine Mile Road June 25

Costco to open Pensacola warehouse on Nine Mile Road June 25

24 June 2026
Costco shares rose $3.83 to $961.51 as the company prepares to open its first Pensacola warehouse Thursday, entering a local market already served by Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale Club; Costco recently reported 11.6% fiscal Q3 net sales growth and is targeting 30+ net new warehouse openings per year, but warns competition and economic factors could impact results.
Dow climbs but S&P 500 and Nasdaq dip after tech weakens

Dow climbs but S&P 500 and Nasdaq dip after tech weakens

24 June 2026
Micron’s after-hours earnings, expected to show profit growth over 1,000% and revenue up 285%, became Wall Street’s top focus as tech stocks faded and analysts warned the stock is “priced for perfection,” leaving no room for disappointment, with AI spending and PCE inflation data keeping rate risks in play.
Dow ends higher; Nasdaq drifts as AI stocks slip, oil falls

Dow ends higher; Nasdaq drifts as AI stocks slip, oil falls

24 June 2026
Dow outperformed as tech stocks slumped and airlines soared on falling oil prices; investors await Micron earnings and Thursday’s PCE inflation report, with a weak Micron result seen as a risk for Nasdaq and S&P 500 after recent semiconductor selloffs.
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