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BAE Systems (BA.) Stock: Latest News, Share Price, Buyback Update and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

BAE Systems (BA.) Stock: Latest News, Share Price, Buyback Update and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

BAE Systems plc remains one of the most closely watched defence names in the FTSE 100 as investors balance two powerful forces: accelerating defence procurement in the UK, US and Europe, and periodic “peace-risk” pullbacks whenever markets sense a potential thaw in geopolitical tensions. On Friday, December 12, 2025, BAE Systems shares finished modestly higher and the company published another Regulatory News Service (RNS) update tied to its ongoing share repurchase programme—while recent days have also brought fresh headlines on US Navy and DARPA contract wins that reinforce BAE’s exposure to precision munitions, advanced electronics and space-related autonomy. Below is
12 December 2025
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Top Stock Losers Today in Premarket: Broadcom Slides, Oracle Extends AI-Spending Rout Ahead of the Open (Dec. 12, 2025)

Top Stock Losers Today in Premarket: Broadcom Slides, Oracle Extends AI-Spending Rout Ahead of the Open (Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025 — 6:00 a.m. ETFocus: U.S. premarket “top losers,” what’s driving the declines, and the key forecasts/analyst takes shaping sentiment this morning. U.S. stocks are heading into Friday’s session with tech and AI-adjacent names under pressure in premarket trading, as investors continue to debate whether the AI infrastructure buildout is producing returns fast enough to justify the spending. Broadcom (AVGO) is the standout large-cap decliner early Friday after an earnings update that came with fresh margin questions, while Oracle (ORCL) remains a central storyline after a steep selloff tied to higher capital-spending plans and concerns about the payback period for AI data center investments. Investing.com+2Reuters+2 Below is a
12 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today: Broadcom Slides on Margin Warning, Oracle’s Capex Shock Keeps Nvidia and AMD Under Pressure Premarket (Dec. 12, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Broadcom Slides on Margin Warning, Oracle’s Capex Shock Keeps Nvidia and AMD Under Pressure Premarket (Dec. 12, 2025)

U.S. AI stocks are under pressure in Friday’s premarket as Broadcom drops on a margin outlook, and Oracle’s capex surge reignites AI-bubble fears. NEW YORK — Friday, December 12, 2025 (Premarket, ~6:00 a.m. ET)U.S. equity futures are pointing to a mixed open Friday morning, with the AI trade again lagging after two back-to-back “reality check” earnings reactions: Oracle’s spending surge and Broadcom’s margin warning. As of about 5:47 a.m. ET, Nasdaq futures were down ~0.47%, S&P 500 futures down ~0.11%, while Dow futures were up ~0.22%—a setup that underscores the market’s growing preference for “profits now” over “promise later” in parts of AI. Seeking Alpha+1 Below is what’s moving AI-related
12 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Oracle’s AI Spending Shock, Broadcom Margin Warning, and Nvidia China Chip Scrutiny Shape U.S. Premarket (Dec. 12, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Oracle’s AI Spending Shock, Broadcom Margin Warning, and Nvidia China Chip Scrutiny Shape U.S. Premarket (Dec. 12, 2025)

As of about 6:00 a.m. ET on Friday, December 12, 2025, U.S. big tech stocks are mixed in premarket trading—with investors juggling two competing narratives: AI demand remains powerful, but the cost of building it is rising fast, and markets are getting pickier about who can turn that spending into profits. The early mood is being set by Oracle’s continued slide after a capex-heavy outlook, a Broadcom forecast that’s upbeat on revenue but cautious on margins, and a fresh round of policy and regulatory headlines spanning Nvidia’s China chip sales, Google’s EU antitrust exposure, and App Store rules in the
12 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Broadcom Slides Premarket on Margin Outlook as Oracle’s AI Capex Shock Keeps Chip Stocks Volatile

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Broadcom Slides Premarket on Margin Outlook as Oracle’s AI Capex Shock Keeps Chip Stocks Volatile

Updated for premarket trading at ~6:00 a.m. ET on Friday, December 12, 2025. Semiconductor stocks are heading into the U.S. open with investors balancing two powerful—and competing—forces: continued blockbuster AI infrastructure demand and fresh anxiety that the spending boom is getting too expensive to sustain. The biggest chip-stock catalyst this morning is Broadcom (AVGO), which is trading lower in premarket despite upbeat revenue guidance, after management highlighted gross-margin pressure tied to the fast-growing AI segment. At the same time, Oracle’s post-earnings selloff has sparked another round of “AI bubble” debates that are rippling through high-multiple chip leaders and the broader
12 December 2025
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Crypto Stocks Today: COIN, MSTR, MARA, RIOT and Miners in Focus as Bitcoin Holds Above $92K (Premarket, Dec. 12, 2025)

Crypto Stocks Today: COIN, MSTR, MARA, RIOT and Miners in Focus as Bitcoin Holds Above $92K (Premarket, Dec. 12, 2025)

Crypto-linked stocks are starting Friday’s premarket with modest moves as bitcoin hovers near $92,000, ETF flows stay choppy, and investors brace for a potentially high-impact Nasdaq-100 reshuffle that could affect Strategy (MSTR). Reuters+1 Dateline: New York — Friday, December 12, 2025 (6:00 a.m. ET) Crypto stocks are entering the U.S. trading day in a “wait-and-see” mode. Bitcoin is still holding above the $92,000 area in early Friday pricing, while the broader market narrative is being tugged in two directions: relief after a Federal Reserve rate cut earlier this week, and fresh risk jitters tied to big-tech spending headlines (notably Oracle’s
12 December 2025
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BP Stock Forecast 2026: Latest News, Dividend, Buyback Updates and Analyst Targets (December 12, 2025)

BP Stock Forecast 2026: Latest News, Dividend, Buyback Updates and Analyst Targets (December 12, 2025)

BP plc (LSE: BP., NYSE: BP) is closing out 2025 with a dense mix of catalysts: a deepwater Gulf of Mexico production start-up arriving earlier than planned, aggressive participation in the first U.S. offshore lease sale under the Trump administration, ongoing share repurchases under a $750 million buyback program, and renewed debate over how resilient BP’s cash returns look in a “lower-for-longer” oil-price scenario. Investing.com+3TradingView+3Reuters+3 Below is a December 12, 2025 roundup of the most material news, forecasts, and analyst takes shaping BP stock right now—plus what investors are watching into early 2026. Investing.com BP stock price today (Dec. 12,
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European Stock Markets Today (December 12, 2025): STOXX 600 Near Record as Banks and Miners Lead a Year‑End Rally

European Stock Markets Today (December 12, 2025): STOXX 600 Near Record as Banks and Miners Lead a Year‑End Rally

LONDON/FRANKFURT/PARIS — December 12, 2025 — European stock markets finished higher on Friday, pushing the region’s benchmark close to record territory as investors leaned into a risk‑on mood fueled by fresh optimism on U.S. interest-rate cuts, a late‑year rotation into cyclical sectors, and an upbeat run for banks. Reuters+1 The day’s gains came with a packed policy backdrop. Traders are looking ahead to next week’s European Central Bank decision—now complicated by renewed market chatter about a potential hike in 2026—and a busy Thursday that also features a widely anticipated Bank of England move and an EU leaders’ meeting with high stakes for
12 December 2025
Asia Stock Markets Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Japan’s Topix Hits Record as Fed Cut Lifts Sentiment, Oracle Rekindles AI Valuation Jitters

Asia Stock Markets Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Japan’s Topix Hits Record as Fed Cut Lifts Sentiment, Oracle Rekindles AI Valuation Jitters

Asian stock markets climbed on Friday, December 12, 2025, tracking Wall Street’s push to fresh highs after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered its third interest-rate cut of the year. But the upbeat tone came with a clear caveat: renewed volatility in big-tech and AI-linked names, after Oracle’s sharp selloff revived questions about whether massive data-center spending will translate into profits. Reuters+1 Across the region, Japan led gains with the Topix hitting a record, while Hong Kong and mainland China rebounded on pro-growth policy signals out of Beijing. Meanwhile, industrial metals—especially copper—stole the spotlight, with Shanghai copper futures touching a record high
12 December 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as FCA Motor Finance Deadline Hits

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as FCA Motor Finance Deadline Hits

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LLOY) closed around 95.5p on 12 December 2025 near a 52‑week high as investors weighed fresh motor finance redress concerns, UK GDP contraction data, buybacks, and shifting analyst price targets ahead of key 2026 dates. London — Friday, 12 December 2025 — Lloyds Banking Group plc shares ended the session around 95.5p, up roughly 0.5% on the day, keeping the FTSE 100 bank close to its 52‑week high (97.74p) after a standout 2025 rally. Hargreaves Lansdown+1 But today’s “what next?” debate for Lloyds stock isn’t really about momentum or technicals. It’s about two big moving parts
12 December 2025
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Standard Chartered PLC Stock (STAN.L) Jumps to a Fresh 52‑Week High as Goldman Upgrades to “Buy” and Buybacks Continue — News, Forecasts and Key Risks (Dec. 12, 2025)

Standard Chartered PLC Stock (STAN.L) Jumps to a Fresh 52‑Week High as Goldman Upgrades to “Buy” and Buybacks Continue — News, Forecasts and Key Risks (Dec. 12, 2025)

(SEO): Standard Chartered PLC shares hit a new 52‑week high on Dec. 12, 2025, supported by an ongoing share buyback and a Goldman Sachs upgrade. Here’s the latest news, analyst forecasts, valuation debate, and what investors are watching next. Standard Chartered share price today: What’s happening on 12 December 2025? Standard Chartered PLC stock is trading near 1,764.5p in London on Dec. 12, 2025, after moving through a 52‑week high zone (up to ~1,767p intraday), according to market data carried by Investing.com. Investing.com While the day-to-day catalyst mix can change quickly, today’s story is unusually coherent: capital returns (buybacks), a
12 December 2025
Rolls‑Royce Holdings plc (RR.L) Stock: Latest News, Share Price, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Rolls‑Royce Holdings plc (RR.L) Stock: Latest News, Share Price, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

London, 12 December 2025 — Rolls‑Royce Holdings plc (LSE: RR. / commonly shown as RR.L; OTC ADR: RYCEY) is closing out a busy second week of December with fresh company updates across defence, data‑centre power systems, and civil aerospace aftermarket capacity—three areas investors have been using to justify the stock’s premium rating after a multi‑year turnaround. At the London close on Friday, 12 December 2025, Rolls‑Royce shares were around 1,106p (about £11.06), up roughly 0.6% on the day. Hargreaves Lansdown+1 Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of the most relevant news flow, forecasts, and analysis investors are watching as of
12 December 2025
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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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