Stock Market News 18 December 2025

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

NASDAQ:TMUS·Stock Market

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

18 December 2025

Biotechnology·NYSE:TMO·Stock Market

Reddit Stock (RDDT) Surges on Bullish 2026 Calls: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch

Reddit, Inc. shares were sharply higher in Thursday trading (Dec. 18, 2025), extending a strong run that has put Reddit stock (NYSE: RDDT) back in the spotlight ahead of 2026. The move came as fresh Wall Street commentary highlighted user-growth momentum, AI-assisted advertising, and Reddit’s expanding role as a data licensing asset in the generative AI era—while investors also weighed valuation, regulation risk, and insider activity. Investors.com+1 As of the latest available trade data Thursday, Reddit stock was around $234.71, up about 3.2% on the day after reaching an intraday high of $245.88. Reddit’s market capitalization was roughly $43.0 billion

18 December 2025

NYSE:RDDT·Stock Market

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

December 18, 2025 — Merck & Company, Inc. (NYSE: MRK) is back in the spotlight for investors today as three threads converge: a fresh Wall Street upgrade tied to Merck’s post‑Keytruda strategy, a potentially meaningful FDA fast‑track development for two pipeline assets, and new Phase 3 momentum for the company’s blockbuster oncology franchise in earlier‑stage bladder cancer. Merck shares traded around $101 intraday on Thursday, reflecting a modest gain versus the prior close, as markets absorbed a busy stream of pharma catalysts and analyst commentary. StockAnalysis Below is a comprehensive, publication‑ready roundup of the key news, forecasts, and analyses dated

18 December 2025

NYSE:MRK·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

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

Honeywell International Inc. (ticker: HON) is back in the spotlight on December 18, 2025, as investors weigh fresh Wall Street coverage against a multi-year corporate transformation that’s set to reshape the industrial giant. As of mid-afternoon trading on Dec. 18, Honeywell shares were hovering around $198.84, down about 0.5% on the day, after a modest gain in the prior session. MarketWatch While broader U.S. equities moved higher following a cooler-than-expected inflation update, Honeywell’s stock action was more muted—typical for a large, diversified industrial name whose catalysts tend to be driven by execution milestones, segment results, and capital allocation decisions. AP

18 December 2025

NYSE:HON·Stock Market

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

SAN FRANCISCO — Dec. 18, 2025 — SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is back in the spotlight after announcing SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A. The move pushed SoFi stock higher in Thursday trading, as investors weighed what a bank-issued stablecoin could mean for SoFi’s payments ambitions, crypto comeback, and technology platform strategy. SoFi Investors+1 By mid-to-late afternoon on Dec. 18, SOFI traded around $26.5, up roughly 4.8% on the session, with heavy volume as the news circulated across mainstream finance outlets and fintech/crypto industry coverage. Investing.com+2Barron’s+2 What happened today: SoFi launches SoFiUSD, a bank-issued stablecoin

18 December 2025

Cryptocurrency·Fintech·NASDAQ:SOFI·Stock Market

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

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) is in focus on Thursday, December 18, 2025, after the company successfully launched a U.S. Space Force mission five months ahead of schedule—a headline that helped lift the stock after a volatile mid‑week stretch. GlobeNewswire+1 Rocket Lab stock today: a rebound driven by execution Rocket Lab shares moved higher on Thursday after the company said it successfully launched STP‑S30 (“Don’t Be Such A Square”) for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command. A Dow Jones/MarketScreener report noted RKLB rose to about $56.96 in late‑morning trading, and MarketScreener’s real‑time quote later showed the stock near $59.42

18 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·NASDAQ:RKLB·Space Industry·Stock Market

Establishment Labs (ESTA) Stock Drops on Dec. 18, 2025 After a Fresh 52-Week High as Analysts Lift Price Targets

Establishment Labs Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ESTA) has become one of the more closely watched mid-cap medtech stories of late 2025—surging to new highs this week, then snapping back sharply on Thursday, December 18. Shares of Establishment Labs ended the day at $70.01, down about 6.3%, after trading in a wide intraday range between $69.74 and $76.02. That pullback follows a powerful multi-session run that pushed the stock to fresh peaks earlier this week, including an intraday high of $78.24 on December 17. StockAnalysis The timing matters: the decline hit just as Wall Street price targets have been moving higher and

18 December 2025

NASDAQ:ESTA·Stock Market

Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) Stock Today: News, Price Action, Analyst Forecasts and What Wall Street Is Watching on Dec. 18, 2025

Nebius Group N.V. (NASDAQ: NBIS) is back in the spotlight on December 18, 2025, as the AI-infrastructure “neocloud” trade swings from heavy selling pressure to a sharp rebound. Shares recovered after Wednesday’s steep drop, with investors weighing three big drivers: fresh product momentum (AI Cloud 3.1), renewed debate over debt-funded AI buildouts, and a bullish initiation that puts a $175 target on the stock. Nebius+3Investing.com+3MarketWatch+3 Below is a detailed roundup of today’s news, forecasts, and market analysis surrounding Nebius Group N.V. stock, plus the catalysts and risks that could define NBIS’ next move. NBIS stock price action on Dec. 18,

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 pulled back on Thursday, 18 December 2025, after the company confirmed a sudden leadership change: CEO and Managing Director Meg O’Neill has resigned to take the top job at BP, triggering an immediate CEO succession process at Australia’s largest oil and gas producer. Woodside+1 The market’s first reaction was straightforward: uncertainty costs money—at least in the short run. Woodside shares finished the day down about 2.6% at A$22.80, as the energy sector lagged on the ASX. Market Index+1 But for investors, the bigger story isn’t just the CEO headline—it’s timing. Woodside is deep into a

18 December 2025

ASX:WDS·Energy Sector·NYSE:WDS·Stock Market

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

December 18, 2025 — Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TERN) is pulling back in Thursday trading after one of the most explosive biotech runs of the year, with investors digesting a fresh wave of clinical-trial enthusiasm, a major equity raise, and a fast-updating stack of Wall Street price targets. As of the latest available trading update on Dec. 18, 2025, TERN stock was around $39.62, after opening near $42.55 and trading in a $39.62–$42.59 intraday range, with volume above 2.0 million shares. That dip doesn’t erase the bigger story: Terns has already repriced dramatically higher in recent weeks—driven by attention around

18 December 2025

NASDAQ:TERN·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

UK Power Networks Update: Colchester Power Cut Investigation and Bounds Green Road N22 Cable Repairs — Latest on 18 December 2025

December 18, 2025 — Colchester (Essex) and Bounds Green (North London) UK Power Networks, the electricity distributor responsible for keeping homes and businesses supplied across London, the South East and the East of England, is dealing with both an unplanned outage in Essex and active street works in North London today. UK Power Networks In Colchester, more than 240 homes were reported as affected by a power cut as engineers investigate the cause. X Meanwhile, in Bounds Green (N22), cable repair works at the Truro Road junction are continuing with temporary two‑way signals in place — and drivers are being

18 December 2025

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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026

Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026

The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.

Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Palantir stock price rebounds to $135.90 on Cognizant AI deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Palantir shares closed Friday at $135.90, up 4.5% after Cognizant’s TriZetto unit announced plans to deploy Palantir Foundry and AIP in healthcare and business-process operations. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. U.S. jobs and inflation data due next week may shift rate expectations for high-growth software stocks.

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