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Stock Market News 17 December 2025

TWO-PA Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): UWM’s $1.3B Two Harbors Deal Puts Series A Preferred in Focus — What Holders Need to Know

TWO-PA Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): UWM’s $1.3B Two Harbors Deal Puts Series A Preferred in Focus — What Holders Need to Know

Two Harbors Investment Corp.’s Series A fixed-to-floating preferred stock — commonly shown by brokers and data vendors as TWO-PA, TWO.PRA, or TWO PRA — is drawing unusual attention on December 17, 2025 after a major corporate action: UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE: UWMC) and Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) announced a definitive agreement for UWM to acquire Two Harbors in an all-stock transaction valued at about $1.3 billion. SEC+1 For preferred holders, the headline detail is clear and highly material: each share of Two Harbors’ Series A preferred stock will be exchanged for one share of a newly issued UWM
17 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Slips at Midday as Financials Weigh, While Cannabis and Commodities Stay in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Slips at Midday as Financials Weigh, While Cannabis and Commodities Stay in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Canada’s stock market is struggling to hold early momentum on Wednesday as the heavyweight financial sector drags on the Toronto Stock Exchange, even while commodity-linked and cannabis stocks remain in the spotlight. By late morning, the S&P/TSX Composite Index had moved into negative territory after earlier edging higher on a rebound in oil and a fresh surge in precious metals. CityNews Halifax+1 The midday picture is being shaped by three dominant forces: (1) renewed caution in global equities as U.S. tech and AI names pressure Wall Street, (2) sharp moves in energy and metals prices after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered
17 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Magnificent Seven Slide on AI Infrastructure Jitters as Amazon–OpenAI Talks and Fed Rate Outlook Take Center Stage

Big Tech Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Magnificent Seven Slide on AI Infrastructure Jitters as Amazon–OpenAI Talks and Fed Rate Outlook Take Center Stage

Big Tech stocks are setting the tone for U.S. markets on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with the “Magnificent Seven” trade showing fresh signs of stress even as the sector’s long-term AI narrative keeps expanding. The day’s action is being driven by two competing forces: (1) renewed investor anxiety about the cost and financing of AI infrastructure after a key data-center funding setback tied to Oracle and OpenAI, and (2) a steady stream of “next-wave AI” headlines—from a reported Amazon–OpenAI mega-investment discussion to Alphabet’s push to make its AI chips a real alternative to Nvidia’s ecosystem. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Big Tech stock prices today:
17 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (17 December 2025): FTSE 100 Rallies as Inflation Surprise Fuels Bank of England Rate-Cut Bets

UK Stock Market Today (17 December 2025): FTSE 100 Rallies as Inflation Surprise Fuels Bank of England Rate-Cut Bets

LONDON — 17 December 2025. UK equities finished higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 closing up 0.9% at 9,774.32 after stronger gains earlier in the session, as a sharper-than-expected drop in inflation strengthened expectations of a Bank of England (BoE) rate cut on Thursday. The more domestically focused FTSE 250 added 0.6% to 22,164.76, while the AIM All-Share rose 0.3% to 751.48. lse.co.uk The day’s rally was broad-based but rate-sensitive sectors took the spotlight: housebuilders advanced on the prospect of cheaper mortgages, banks rallied on upgrades and a wider European financials bid, and energy shares stabilised as oil prices firmed again. lse.co.uk+1 UK market snapshot: FTSE 100, FTSE 250,
17 December 2025
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Wix (WIX) Stock News Today (17.12.2025): RBC Cuts Price Target, Stripe Expansion Fuels Bull-Bear Debate, and Fresh Forecasts for 2026

Wix (WIX) Stock News Today (17.12.2025): RBC Cuts Price Target, Stripe Expansion Fuels Bull-Bear Debate, and Fresh Forecasts for 2026

Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as the stock trades around the $108 level after a sharp move higher in the session—while a notable Wall Street price-target cut underscores how divided investors remain about Wix’s near-term margin path versus its longer-term AI and commerce opportunity. MarketScreener The day’s headlines are being shaped by RBC Capital Markets lowering its price target again, Wix’s recent Stripe-driven payments expansion in Europe, and ongoing debate about the cost (and payoff) of Wix’s AI push—especially the momentum around Base44. MarketScreener+2wix.com+2 WIX stock snapshot: where shares stand on
17 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

NEW YORK (Dec. 17, 2025, 11:59 a.m. ET) — The U.S. stock market is struggling to regain its footing late this morning as investors weigh a fresh pullback in AI-linked mega-caps against a rebound in energy stocks sparked by a jump in oil prices. At 11:59 a.m. ET, the S&P 500 was down about 0.8% at roughly 6,745.66, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down about 0.15% at roughly 48,039.78. Investing.com The Nasdaq Composite was down about 1.25% to roughly 22,821.50 as of 11:55 a.m. ET, reflecting renewed pressure on the tech-heavy trade that powered much of 2025’s gains.
17 December 2025
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Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Space and satellite stocks are back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors juggle a busy mix of government launch schedules, fresh earnings, analyst price targets, and connectivity breakthroughs—all while the broader U.S. market digests shifting expectations for interest rates and policy headlines. In today’s tape, the “space” trade isn’t one story—it’s several. Launch providers are increasingly judged on responsiveness (not just cadence). Satellite operators are being re-rated on capacity and spectrum (not just subscriber growth). And data-from-space names are being graded on contract timing and backlog conversion, not just futuristic narratives. Below is a full, news-driven look at the major U.S.-listed space and
17 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron in Focus as AI Chip Competition Heats Up

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron in Focus as AI Chip Competition Heats Up

Semiconductor stocks are ending 2025 the same way they powered most of it: at the center of the market’s biggest debate—whether the AI infrastructure boom still has years to run, or whether investors are finally forcing chipmakers (and their biggest customers) to prove the spending can translate into durable profits. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX)—a widely watched benchmark for U.S.-listed chip stocks—fell 2.48% to 6,785.77, reflecting a broad risk-off move in the sector. indexes.nasdaqomx.com At points during the session, market commentary also described an even sharper slide of roughly ~3% in the semiconductor index as tech weakness intensified. Nasdaq What’s driving the
17 December 2025
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S&P 500 Index Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 11:47 a.m. ET): Wall Street Slips as AI Stocks Weigh, Oil Rebounds, and Fed-Cut Debate Intensifies

S&P 500 Index Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 11:47 a.m. ET): Wall Street Slips as AI Stocks Weigh, Oil Rebounds, and Fed-Cut Debate Intensifies

The S&P 500 Index traded in the mid‑6,700s around late morning Wednesday, down roughly 0.6% as investors continued to reassess the “AI trade” and what the next phase of U.S. rate policy could look like into 2026. Around 11:47 a.m. ET, Investing.com data showed the S&P 500 near 6,759.93 (‑0.59%), reflecting a market that’s still close to recent record territory but struggling to regain momentum after several sessions of declines. Investing.com+1 The broader tape was being pulled in opposite directions: mega‑cap and AI‑linked names were sliding again, while energy stocks caught a bid after crude prices rebounded on geopolitics. AP
17 December 2025
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EV Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Tesla’s California Autopilot Case, Ford’s $6.5B Battery Deal Exit, and Fresh Catalysts for EVgo, QuantumScape, Rivian, and Lucid

EV Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Tesla’s California Autopilot Case, Ford’s $6.5B Battery Deal Exit, and Fresh Catalysts for EVgo, QuantumScape, Rivian, and Lucid

NEW YORK — Wednesday, December 17, 2025 — U.S.-listed EV stocks are trading on a mix of regulatory headlines, shifting policy risk, and company-specific catalysts that are widening the gap between winners and laggards. Tesla remains the sector’s main gravity well as investors weigh a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) action tied to “Autopilot” marketing—while also continuing to price in Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions. Meanwhile, Ford’s decision to cancel a multibillion-dollar battery supply agreement adds to the narrative of an industry retrenchment in EV investment, even as charging-network operators and battery-tech names chase cost reductions and new partnerships. Reuters+1 EV stocks in
17 December 2025
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Nutanix (NTNX) Stock News Today: $300M Accelerated Share Repurchase, FY2026 Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Nutanix (NTNX) Stock News Today: $300M Accelerated Share Repurchase, FY2026 Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Nutanix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTNX) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025, after announcing a major capital-return move that immediately put “shareholder yield” back into the NTNX stock narrative: a $300 million accelerated share repurchase (ASR). The buyback headline arrives as investors continue to digest Nutanix’s most recent earnings update—where management emphasized that demand trends remain intact, but revenue timing shifted late in the quarter—and as Nutanix rolls out new platform capabilities aimed at fast-growing, regulation-heavy “sovereign cloud” and distributed infrastructure markets. As of 16:05 UTC on Dec. 17, NTNX traded around $51.04, up about $2.77 on the day
17 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 17, 2025): DJIA at 11:45 a.m. ET, Key News Drivers, Forecasts, and Market Outlook Since Dec. 15

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 17, 2025): DJIA at 11:45 a.m. ET, Key News Drivers, Forecasts, and Market Outlook Since Dec. 15

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was 48,051.78 at 11:45 a.m. ET (New York time) on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, down 62.48 points (-0.13%) in choppy late-morning trading. Stooq That late-morning dip extends a short pullback that began earlier in the week: the Dow closed at 48,416.56 on Monday (Dec. 15) and 48,114.26 on Tuesday (Dec. 16), leaving investors weighing whether this is a simple year-end “breather” or a more meaningful rotation away from some of 2025’s most crowded trades. Reuters+1 Below is what’s moving the Dow right now, what the most-followed strategists and headlines have focused on since December
17 December 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:33 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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