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Stock Market News 18 December 2025

Adobe Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): ADBE Closes Higher as a New AI Lawsuit Emerges — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

Adobe Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): ADBE Closes Higher as a New AI Lawsuit Emerges — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) finished Wednesday, December 17, 2025, on a stronger note in regular trading, then barely moved after the bell as investors digested a fresh legal headline tied to AI training data and a round of analyst updates. Adobe stock closed at $354.66, up 1.95%, after trading between $347.80 and $357.80. In after-hours trading, ADBE was about $355.30 (+0.18%) as of 7:03 p.m. ET, suggesting the market’s first reaction to the evening news flow was muted. StockAnalysis The biggest company-specific headline late in the day: Reuters reported Adobe was hit with a proposed class action alleging that some
18 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Slid, What’s Moving Tonight, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Slid, What’s Moving Tonight, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) ended Wednesday’s regular session lower, closing at $25.27 (down 4.93%). In after-hours trading, shares were slightly higher at about $25.32 (+0.20%) as of 6:53 p.m. ET—a modest bounce that suggests investors are digesting the day’s selloff rather than reacting to a single blockbuster headline. StockAnalysis Below is what mattered after the bell on Dec. 17, 2025, what’s hitting the tape tonight, and the specific catalysts that could move SOFI stock before (and right after) the market opens on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. SOFI stock: what happened in Wednesday’s regular session Even with a relatively quiet
18 December 2025
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Lam Research Stock (LRCX) After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Dropped, the Late Bounce, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Open

Lam Research Stock (LRCX) After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Dropped, the Late Bounce, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Open

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) ended Wednesday, December 17, 2025, sharply lower as the broader “AI trade” and semiconductor complex sold off—but the stock nudged higher in after-hours trading, hinting at a possible stabilization heading into Thursday’s session. StockAnalysis+1 Below is what investors should know after the bell and what could matter most before the market opens Thursday, December 18, 2025—including today’s key headlines, fresh analyst moves, and the macro data that could reset risk appetite at 8:30 a.m. ET. Lam Research stock price after the bell: close vs. after-hours The late move matters because today’s decline happened in a
18 December 2025
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ASX Top Gainers Today (18 December 2025): RocketBoots Soars on $9.1m ARR Contract as Australian Shares Trade Lower

ASX Top Gainers Today (18 December 2025): RocketBoots Soars on $9.1m ARR Contract as Australian Shares Trade Lower

Australia’s share market was softer in late-morning trade on Thursday, 18 December 2025, with tech stocks again in the firing line — but that didn’t stop a handful of small caps from posting eye-catching gains. By around 11:00am Sydney time (AEDT), the S&P/ASX 200 was modestly lower in early trade and the tech sector was extending a multi-session slide. Market Index Even so, “top gainer” lists were dominated by companies moving on fresh contracts, corporate activity, and headline-driven momentum in low-priced names. Below are the standout top gainers on the Australian stock market today, plus the news and analysis from 17–18 December 2025 that traders
18 December 2025
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Quantum Stocks on the US Market Today: IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave, QCi and Arqit Slide After Close as Analyst Coverage Expands (Dec. 17, 2025)

Quantum Stocks on the US Market Today: IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave, QCi and Arqit Slide After Close as Analyst Coverage Expands (Dec. 17, 2025)

NEW YORK — Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 (6:00 p.m. ET): Quantum-related stocks ended sharply lower after the U.S. market close, extending a choppy pullback that has rattled high-beta “future tech” themes in recent weeks. The selling came even as Wall Street broadened fresh analyst coverage of the sector and two of the most closely watched names released notable corporate updates tied to commercialization and scaling. Investopedia Below is what moved U.S.-listed quantum stocks today, what analysts are forecasting for 2026 and beyond, and the key catalysts investors are watching next. Quantum stock prices at 6:00 p.m. ET Quantum pure-plays and adjacent names largely fell in tandem, underperforming
18 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): ASX 200 Slips by 11am as Tech Sell-Off Deepens; RBA Rate Outlook, ANZ Pay Revolt and Netwealth, Bendigo, Woodside in Focus

Australia Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): ASX 200 Slips by 11am as Tech Sell-Off Deepens; RBA Rate Outlook, ANZ Pay Revolt and Netwealth, Bendigo, Woodside in Focus

Sydney, 18 December 2025 (11:00am AEDT) — Australia’s share market edged lower late in the morning session, with the S&P/ASX 200 down about 0.3% to 8,568 points by 11am as technology stocks again took the brunt of selling. The Australian The weaker tone followed another overnight pullback in US equities led by Big Tech, as investors continued to reassess the cost and payback period of the AI buildout. In New York, the Nasdaq slid 1.81% and the S&P 500 fell 1.16%, with Oracle’s decline and broader “AI funding jitters” weighing on sentiment. Reuters ASX 200 drivers this morning: global tech nerves meet local “rate-path” uncertainty Two
18 December 2025
Goldman Sachs Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): GS Ticks Up Post-Close as CPI Looms — What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

Goldman Sachs Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): GS Ticks Up Post-Close as CPI Looms — What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) ended Wednesday’s regular session modestly lower, then edged higher in after-hours trading as investors turned their attention to a packed Thursday morning calendar — led by the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) release that could reset expectations for interest rates, bank earnings power, and risk appetite across Wall Street. Here’s what happened to Goldman Sachs stock after the bell on December 17, 2025, what drove the mood today, and what traders and longer-term investors should have on their radar before the opening bell on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Goldman Sachs stock price: close vs.
18 December 2025
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Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CEG) ended Wednesday, December 17, 2025 with a sharp selloff during regular trading—then bounced in after-hours action as late-breaking grid-market headlines hit the tape. CEG closed the session at $340.97, down 6.74%, after trading between $372.00 (high) and $334.18 (low) on volume of roughly 4.57 million shares. StockAnalysisIn after-hours trading, CEG was quoted around $348.58 (+2.23%) as of 6:13 p.m. ET. StockAnalysis For investors waking up ahead of the Thursday, Dec. 18 open, the message is clear: this stock is being driven by two forces at once—AI/data-center sentiment (a near-term trading driver) and power-market fundamentals (a
18 December 2025
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Boeing Stock (BA) After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): What Investors Should Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

Boeing Stock (BA) After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): What Investors Should Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

Boeing Company (The) stock (NYSE: BA) finished Wednesday’s regular session slightly lower, then ticked modestly higher in after-hours trading as investors digested a fresh mix of defense headlines, Air Force One program developments, and longer-term production-rate chatter heading into Thursday’s U.S. inflation print. Boeing stock after the bell: where BA stands tonight Boeing shares ended the regular session at $206.33, down $0.37 (-0.18%). The stock traded in a $205.84–$210.60 range during the day, with about 7.28 million shares changing hands. In after-hours trading (extended session), BA was $206.55 as of 6:30 PM ET, up $0.22 (+0.11%) from the regular close.
18 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom Sink as AI Selloff Deepens—Micron Jumps After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025)

Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom Sink as AI Selloff Deepens—Micron Jumps After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025)

As of 6:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, U.S.-listed semiconductor stocks have wrapped up a bruising regular session—then immediately pivoted into a very different after-hours story led by Micron Technology. The day’s defining theme was a renewed wave of “AI trade” de-risking that hit chipmakers, chip-equipment names, and data-center exposed semiconductor plays. In the background: fresh headlines around AI infrastructure financing, competitive pressure in AI chips, and policy and security scrutiny that investors are treating as real, near-term risk—not just narrative. AP News+1 US stock market close: semiconductors dragged the Nasdaq lower Wall Street extended its pullback for a fourth straight session. The S&P 500 fell 1.2% to
18 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Slide After AI Funding Jitters Hit the Nasdaq (Dec. 17, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Slide After AI Funding Jitters Hit the Nasdaq (Dec. 17, 2025)

As of 6:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Big Tech stocks finished the U.S. session broadly lower, with the AI trade back in the crosshairs. The headline driver wasn’t a single earnings miss from a mega-cap—rather, it was a growing market debate over how the next wave of AI infrastructure gets financed, and whether the returns will justify the scale of spending now embedded in forecasts. Reuters+1 Stock market close: Tech leads the retreat U.S. stocks ended sharply lower, led by technology and AI-linked names. By the closing bell: A key catalyst was renewed selling in AI infrastructure and chip-related stocks after
18 December 2025
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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock After Hours Today: Key Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 18, 2025

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock After Hours Today: Key Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 18, 2025

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH) is ending Wednesday’s session on a cautious note, with shares slipping further after the closing bell as investors weigh a major investigative report, a risk-off tape in U.S. equities, and a busy macro calendar set to hit before Thursday’s open. Below is what matters after the bell on December 17, 2025, and what to keep on your radar before the market opens Thursday, December 18, 2025. UNH stock price after the bell: where shares stand tonight In extended trading, UNH dipped modestly below the regular-session close: Zooming out, UNH remains far off its highs: Investing.com
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

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

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

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.
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