Stock Market News 19 December 2025

Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE) Stock Today: Settlement Timeline, S&P 600 Inclusion, and What Analysts Expect Next (Dec. 19, 2025)

Hawaiian Electric Industries (NYSE: HE) stock is back in the spotlight on December 19, 2025, as investors weigh two forces pulling in opposite directions: a still-unfinished Maui wildfire litigation settlement process (and the financing that goes with it) versus improving trading momentum and a fresh tailwind from index inclusion. As of Friday, Dec. 19, HE shares traded around $11.66, down roughly 4% on the session, highlighting how jumpy sentiment remains around every legal and financing headline. Below is a detailed look at the latest news, forecasts, and analysis shaping Hawaiian Electric Industries stock today—plus the concrete dates investors are circling

19 December 2025

NYSE:HE·Stock Market

GEO Group Stock (NYSE: GEO): December 19, 2025 News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) stock is back in the spotlight on December 19, 2025, pulled in two directions at once: a contract-driven growth story tied to U.S. immigration enforcement and government services, and a wave of public scrutiny tied to conditions and deaths reported at facilities connected to GEO’s detention footprint. As of this afternoon, GEO shares traded around $16 and were down about 3% on the day, with the stock moving in a $15.92–$16.53 intraday range and remaining far below its 52-week high of $36.46. StockAnalysis Below is a full, up-to-date breakdown of the latest headlines, the

19 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·NYSE:GEO·Stock Market

CoreCivic (CXW) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 19, 2025: Credit Expansion, Buybacks, ICE Demand, and What Analysts See Next

CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) is back in the spotlight on December 19, 2025, with shares trading around $19 and moving lower on the session—another reminder that this is a stock where policy headlines and contract execution can matter as much as traditional earnings math. StockAnalysis+1 CoreCivic positions itself as a diversified “government-solutions” provider spanning corrections and detention management, alternatives to incarceration, and government real estate solutions. But investors typically price CXW around a tight set of drivers: federal detention demand (especially ICE), the pace of facility activations, contract durability, balance-sheet flexibility, and the political/regulatory risks that come bundled with the

19 December 2025

NYSE:CXW·Stock Market

SoFi Technologies Stock (SOFI) Today: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks to Watch on Dec. 19, 2025

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 19, 2025, as investors digest a fresh crypto catalyst: the company’s launch of SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A.—a move that pushes SoFi deeper into blockchain-based payments and “financial infrastructure,” not just consumer banking. Investors.com+1 The reaction in SOFI stock has been brisk but nuanced: the shares jumped after the announcement, yet the broader debate around valuation, dilution, and credit risk hasn’t gone away. In late U.S. trading on Dec. 19, SOFI traded around $27.13, up about 2.2% on the day, with an

19 December 2025

Cryptocurrency·Fintech·NASDAQ:SOFI·Stock Market

CRH plc Stock (NYSE: CRH) in Focus: Buyback Update, S&P 500 Addition, Analyst Price Targets and 2025 Outlook (Dec. 19, 2025)

CRH plc stock (NYSE: CRH) is in the spotlight on Friday, December 19, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh share repurchase disclosure, a busy run-up to the company’s upcoming S&P 500 inclusion, and a steady drumbeat of bullish Wall Street forecasts tied to U.S. infrastructure and non-residential construction demand. As of the latest U.S. market data available today, CRH shares trade around $127. What’s new today: CRH reports another buyback execution CRH disclosed that it repurchased 31,200 ordinary shares on December 18, 2025 in the U.S. via its broker, Santander US Capital Markets LLC, and that the shares will be

19 December 2025

NYSE:CRH·Stock Market

Eaton Corporation (ETN) Stock News Today: Bernstein Trims Target as Wall Street Weighs Data Center Growth vs. Valuation (Dec. 19, 2025)

Eaton Corporation plc (NYSE: ETN) is ending the week in the spotlight after a sharp mid-week slide, fresh analyst target changes, and renewed debate over whether the recent pullback is a buying opportunity—or a warning sign that expectations for electrification and data-center infrastructure may already be priced in. By early afternoon Friday, Dec. 19, ETN was trading around $318 a share, up roughly 0.6% on the session, after Thursday’s close near $315.95. StockAnalysis+1 Eaton stock price action on Dec. 19: Stabilization after a volatile week The tone in ETN has shifted quickly in just a few sessions. On Wednesday, Dec.

19 December 2025

Data Centers·NYSE:ETN·Stock Market

Caterpillar Stock (NYSE: CAT) Today: AI-Linked Rally Faces a Reality Check as Analysts Lift Targets and RPMGlobal Deal Advances

December 19, 2025 — Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is ending the week in the spotlight after a sharp, multi-session pullback collided with fresh analyst target increases and a meaningful step forward in the company’s mining software expansion strategy. At last check on Friday, CAT traded around $576.56, up about 1.9% on the day after Thursday’s close, as broader U.S. equities climbed into year-end trading. Below is what’s driving Caterpillar stock on 19.12.2025, what Wall Street is forecasting for 2026, and what investors are watching next. Caterpillar stock’s volatile week: from record-high momentum to a five-day slide Caterpillar has been a

19 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Mergers & Acquisitions·NYSE:CAT·Stock Market

Vistra Corp Stock (VST) Forecast and News Today: What’s Moving Shares on December 19, 2025

Vistra Corp. stock (NYSE: VST) finished Friday, December 19, 2025 at $164.10, down 1.25% on the day, capping a volatile stretch in which investors have been repricing “AI power demand” winners and losers almost in real time. In the last few sessions alone, VST swung from a sharp selloff to a rebound and then back to a modest pullback—an illustration of how crowded (and headline-sensitive) the independent power producer trade has become. StockAnalysis+1 But under the surface, Vistra remains in the spotlight for reasons that go beyond day-to-day market noise: Here’s the full picture of the latest Vistra stock news,

19 December 2025

Energy Sector·NYSE:VST·Stock Market

Cabot Corporation (CBT) Stock Update on Dec. 19, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is ending the week in the spotlight for a familiar reason: the market is trying to decide whether a cyclical headwind story (tires, industrial demand, and trade flows) is now fully priced in—or whether 2026 could still disappoint after management’s cautious outlook. On Friday, December 19, 2025, Cabot shares traded around $65, down roughly 3% on the day, after opening near $67 and sliding to the mid-$65s intraday. StockAnalysis That dip is happening even as at least one major brokerage just turned more constructive: Mizuho maintained an Outperform rating and raised its price target to $80

19 December 2025

NYSE:CBT·Stock Market

Meritage Homes (MTH) Stock Today Encourages a “Show-Me” Quarter: Buybacks, Credit Outlook, and Housing Data Take Center Stage

Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE: MTH) stock traded lower on Friday, December 19, 2025, as investors weighed a mix of sector-wide housing signals, recent credit commentary, and Meritage’s own capital-return plans ahead of its next earnings report. Shares were last indicated around $66.52, down about 2.6% on the day, after opening at $67.15 and trading between $65.73 and $67.42 intraday. That kind of move isn’t unusual for homebuilders in late 2025: mortgage-rate expectations, affordability, and incentive-heavy selling strategies can swing sentiment fast. But Meritage has a few specific storylines converging right now—most notably a ramped share repurchase plan, a steady investment-grade

19 December 2025

NYSE:MTH·Stock Market

Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock (TMO) News Today: What’s Driving Shares, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts on Dec. 19, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 19, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh set of operational updates, capital-return signals, and Wall Street forecasts. Shares were trading around $569.54, up about 1.27% on the day, giving the life sciences and diagnostics giant a market value near $218 billion. While Thermo Fisher is often viewed as a “pick-and-shovel” leader powering biotech, pharma and academic research, the stock story right now is about something more specific: how well the company can convert a rebound in U.S. biopharma activity into durable growth—while navigating China pressure, government

19 December 2025

Biotechnology·NYSE:TMO·Stock Market

Masimo Stock (NASDAQ: MASI) News, Forecasts and Analysis on Dec. 19, 2025: Investor Day Targets, Apple Verdict Tailwinds, and Why Shares Are Sliding

Masimo Corporation’s stock is ending the week under pressure, even as the medical-technology company has stacked up several headline catalysts across 2025—from a sweeping strategic reset and long-range financial targets to major legal developments in its long-running dispute with Apple. As of Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, MASI shares were trading around $132, down roughly 3% on the day after opening near $136 and touching an intraday low near $132, implying a market capitalization of about $7.7 billion. So what’s going on with Masimo stock right now—and what do current forecasts and recent company updates suggest investors are weighing heading into

19 December 2025

NASDAQ:MASI·Stock Market

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SoFi stock pops on back-to-back insider buys as jobs, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026

SoFi shares jumped 7.2% to $20.86 Friday after heavy trading and insider stock purchases by two executives, SEC filings show. The moves come ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week, which could impact rate-sensitive lenders.

Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Kenvue shares closed Friday at $18.13, up 0.33%, with about 63.5 million shares traded. The Kimberly-Clark offer values Kenvue at roughly $18.76 per share, leaving a deal spread of about 3%. Both companies’ shareholders approved the merger, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Kenvue’s dividend record date is Feb. 11, with earnings due Feb. 17.

BitMine (BMNR) stock jumps 18% into the weekend as crypto rebounds — what to watch Monday

7 February 2026

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares surged 17.6% to $20.47 on Friday, tracking a sharp rebound in bitcoin and ether prices. The company reported holding over 4.2 million ether tokens and $586 million in cash as of Feb. 1. Trading volume topped 74 million shares. Despite the rally, BMNR remains down 18% from its Jan. 30 close.

IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

7 February 2026

IREN shares closed up 5.1% at $41.83 Friday after reporting a $155.4 million quarterly loss and $184.7 million in revenue. The company announced $3.6 billion in GPU financing for its Microsoft contract, with $2.8 billion in cash as of Jan. 31. Bitcoin mining revenue fell, while AI cloud services rose. Traders await bitcoin’s weekend move and Monday’s market reaction.

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