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Stock Market News 18 December 2025

FedEx Stock Today: FDX Rises After Earnings Beat, Guidance Raise, and Freight Spin-Off Update (Dec. 18, 2025)

FedEx Stock Today: FDX Rises After Earnings Beat, Guidance Raise, and Freight Spin-Off Update (Dec. 18, 2025)

FedEx stock (NYSE: FDX) traded higher in late Thursday trading after the shipping giant delivered a stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter report and lifted the low end of its full-year profit outlook. Shares were around $287, up roughly 1%–2% on the session, after swinging between about $282 and nearly $297 as investors digested the results and updated forecast. The market’s immediate focus: a clean earnings beat driven by pricing and structural cost cuts, plus a clearer road map toward FedEx’s planned FedEx Freight spin-off in 2026—an event many on Wall Street see as a major catalyst for the stock’s next leg. FedEx Newsroom+1 Why FedEx stock moved today FedEx reported fiscal Q2
18 December 2025
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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 (NYSE: NKE) was volatile on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as investors weighed a headline earnings and revenue beat against a familiar mix of issues: shrinking profit, softer demand in Greater China, and tariff-driven margin pressure. By late U.S. trading, Nike shares were around $65.63, after swinging between roughly $62.20 and $66.96 during the session on heavy volume. MarketScreener But the bigger move came after the closing bell, when Nike released fiscal Q2 2026 results (quarter ended Nov. 30, 2025). Despite the beat, the stock slid in after-hours trading, with major outlets citing declines ranging from about 2% to 5%as the initial reaction evolved. Reuters+2Barron’s+2 What happened to Nike stock today Nike shares closed
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

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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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

Updated: Thursday, December 18, 2025 — 4:18 p.m. ET Global stock markets ended broadly higher on Thursday as investors leaned into a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation update, digested a pivotal batch of central-bank decisions in Europe, and watched the latest twist in the AI-led tech trade. The day’s mood: relief, but not complacency—because the inflation report came with an asterisk, and the global rate outlook is diverging again. In the U.S., a delayed Consumer Price Index (CPI) release helped snap a multi-session skid for major indexes, while upbeat Micron guidance calmed nerves after a week of “AI bubble” chatter. In Europe,
18 December 2025
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

As of 4:17 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was last indicated higher after the closing bell, as investors digested a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation reading and a sharp rebound in technology-linked shares. Preliminary closing data showed the Dow up 69.36 points (+0.14%) to 47,955.33. The broader S&P 500 rose 0.78% to 6,773.91, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.37% to 23,004.92. London South East+1 The session marked a tone shift from Wednesday’s pullback, when concerns about the cost and sustainability of AI spending helped drag major indexes down. Reuters What moved the Dow Jones
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

Updated: Dec. 18, 2025 (4:15 PM EST) AI stocks ended Thursday with a sharp rebound after a bruising stretch that revived “AI bubble” fears across semiconductors and mega-cap tech. The day’s tone shift was driven by two things investors care about most right now: a cooler-than-expected inflation update (supportive for growth-stock valuations) and a blockbuster outlook from Micron that reinforced a simple message—AI infrastructure spending is still accelerating, and the supply chain is still tight. TradingView+2Reuters+2 By the close, Wall Street’s tech-heavy leadership reasserted itself. The S&P 500 rose 0.78% to 6,773.91, the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.37% to 23,004.92, and
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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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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

Updated 4:15 p.m. EST (ET) — Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 Global stock markets ended Thursday with a renewed risk-on tone after a week marked by jittery trading in AI-linked megacaps. A cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation print and a sharp rebound in semiconductor shares helped stabilize sentiment, pushing a global equities gauge higher and easing Treasury yields. Reuters+1 Earlier in the day, however, the mood was far from settled. Asian markets absorbed another round of questions about whether the AI buildout can justify the scale of capital spending and debt-funded infrastructure now tied to data centers and next-generation chips—a theme that has whipsawed
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)

Updated 4:15 PM EST — Thursday, December 18, 2025 The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) ended Thursday with a modest gain, closing higher as investors weighed a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation report and a tech-led rebound powered by Micron’s upbeat outlook tied to artificial intelligence demand. The Dow’s advance was smaller than the broader market’s move, but it marked a bounce after recent weakness that had dragged major indexes toward multi-week lows. TradingView By the closing bell, the Dow rose 69.36 points (+0.14%) to 47,955.33, while the S&P 500 gained 0.78% and the Nasdaq climbed 1.37%, reflecting a stronger “risk-on” tone in growth and tech shares than in the Dow’s blue-chip mix. TradingView
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, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) ended Thursday, December 18, 2025, in the high-$140s as investors balanced a fresh wave of analyst commentary with an activist-driven push for improved execution, a newly announced leadership reshuffle, and a legal headline that has added near-term uncertainty. StockAnalysis+2TradingView+2 While understood as a “defensive” consumer-staples name, PepsiCo is being treated more like a turnaround story in late 2025: the market is closely tracking whether pricing, promotions, portfolio pruning, and operational changes can stabilize North America performance and re-accelerate volumes in 2026. PepsiCo+2AP News+2 PepsiCo stock price today: PEP closes near $149.7 on Dec. 18 PepsiCo shares
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

December 18, 2025 — T-Mobile US, Inc. shares were trading around $200.62 on Thursday, up modestly on the session, with the stock moving within an intraday range roughly between $198.90 and $202.33. For investors tracking TMUS stock into year-end, the bigger story isn’t a single-day move—it’s the intersection of (1) fresh analyst target revisions hitting the tape on Dec. 18, (2) an expanded capital return program running through 2026, and (3) a holiday promotional cycle that’s again putting pricing discipline and handset subsidy costs under the microscope. Below is what matters today (18.12.2025)—the current headlines, the latest forecasts, and the
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)

WALTHAM, Mass. / Markets — December 18, 2025: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is in focus Thursday as investors weigh a new Alzheimer’s real‑world evidence initiative from its PPD CorEvitas clinical registries business alongside a steady stream of Wall Street forecasts and valuation takes. Shares were trading around $561 in the afternoon, modestly lower on the day, after a 1.33% decline in Wednesday’s session. StockAnalysis+1 Below is a complete, publication-ready roundup of the news, forecasts, and market analysis circulating on December 18, 2025—plus what it could mean for Thermo Fisher stock as 2026 approaches. TMO stock price check: where
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IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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