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Stock Market News 19 December 2025

Morgan Stanley Stock (MS) Rallies on SpaceX IPO Buzz as Wall Street Eyes January Earnings and Fresh Forecasts

Morgan Stanley Stock (MS) Rallies on SpaceX IPO Buzz as Wall Street Eyes January Earnings and Fresh Forecasts

Morgan Stanley shares rose about 2.3% to $176.87 Friday, rebounding from a recent slide. The move followed a Reuters report naming the bank as a leading contender to manage a possible SpaceX IPO. Investors also focused on upbeat 2026 dealmaking forecasts and anticipation of Morgan Stanley’s fourth-quarter results in January. Intraday trading ranged from $173.07 to $177.54.
Reddit Stock (NYSE: RDDT) News Today, Dec. 19, 2025: Analyst Targets Rise, Insider Sales Hit Headlines, and 2026 Forecasts Come Into Focus

Reddit Stock (NYSE: RDDT) News Today, Dec. 19, 2025: Analyst Targets Rise, Insider Sales Hit Headlines, and 2026 Forecasts Come Into Focus

Reddit shares traded in the high-$230s Friday, up several percent, after surging to $246.15 Thursday and clearing a key technical level. Investors cited strong user growth—daily active uniques up 20% year over year to 116 million—and rising ad revenue, with Q4 guidance at $655–$665 million. Insider sales and Reddit’s AI/data-licensing potential also fueled market debate.
Taylor Morrison (TMHC) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving the Homebuilder on Dec. 19, 2025

Taylor Morrison (TMHC) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving the Homebuilder on Dec. 19, 2025

Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (NYSE: TMHC) stock is ending the week caught between two powerful forces that rarely agree: improving U.S. housing data (helped by easing mortgage rates) and a still-cautious outlook for homebuilder fundamentals heading into 2026. As of Friday, December 19, 2025, TMHC shares were trading around $59.22, down about 3.6% on the day. That slide comes even as Wall Street price targets have nudged higher in recent weeks—and as fresh housing-market reports show incremental improvements in existing-home sales and mortgage rates. So what’s the real story for Taylor Morrison stock right now: a cyclical buying opportunity, or
19 December 2025
Merck (MRK) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 19, 2025: Drug-Pricing Deals, FDA Fast-Track Catalysts, and Wall Street Targets

Merck (MRK) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 19, 2025: Drug-Pricing Deals, FDA Fast-Track Catalysts, and Wall Street Targets

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) stock traded higher on Friday, December 19, 2025, as investors balanced two big forces that tend to move large-cap pharma: U.S. drug-pricing policy headlines and pipeline-driven growth prospects. Shares were around $101.71, up about 1% from the prior close, as the market digested White House signals on new pricing agreements and fresh read-throughs from late-2025 clinical and regulatory developments. Below is a comprehensive, news-style breakdown of what’s driving Merck stock right now, what analysts are forecasting, and the key catalysts investors are tracking into 2026—based on reporting and company statements available on 19.12.2025. Where
19 December 2025
Disney Stock (DIS) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook — What’s Driving Walt Disney Shares on December 19, 2025

Disney Stock (DIS) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook — What’s Driving Walt Disney Shares on December 19, 2025

Walt Disney Company (The) stock (NYSE: DIS) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 19, 2025, as fresh bullish analyst commentary collides with a bigger debate investors have wrestled with all year: is Disney a “value” media comeback story, or a structurally challenged legacy-TV business wearing a streaming halo? At last check Friday, Disney shares were trading around $112.6, up modestly on the session, after moving between roughly $111.5 and $113.4 intraday. That price sits within a wide 52‑week range of about $80 to $125, underscoring just how much uncertainty the market has priced into Disney’s transition from cable-era
19 December 2025
Olema Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: OLMA) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving the Volatility on December 19, 2025

Olema Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: OLMA) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving the Volatility on December 19, 2025

Olema Pharmaceuticals (OLMA) fell 6.2% to $28.89 intraday Friday on Nasdaq, after opening at $31.22 and swinging between $31.95 and $28.89. No new company news was released; the move follows heightened volatility since Roche’s positive Phase 3 SERD data in November and Olema’s $190 million public offering.
Salesforce (CRM) Stock News and Forecasts for December 19, 2025: ChatGPT Integration, Qualified Acquisition, and Wall Street’s Next Targets

Salesforce (CRM) Stock News and Forecasts for December 19, 2025: ChatGPT Integration, Qualified Acquisition, and Wall Street’s Next Targets

Salesforce shares traded near $258 on December 19 as the company launched its Agentforce Sales app inside ChatGPT, aiming to streamline CRM tasks for sales reps. Investors are watching whether new AI features and the planned Qualified acquisition can drive revenue growth without eroding margins. The stock’s movement reflects reactions to product and partner news as much as broader market trends.
M/I Homes Stock (NYSE: MHO) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving the Move on Dec. 19, 2025

M/I Homes Stock (NYSE: MHO) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving the Move on Dec. 19, 2025

M/I Homes, Inc. (NYSE: MHO) stock was under pressure on Friday, December 19, 2025, trading around the $127–$128 area and down roughly 4% in afternoon trading after opening near $133. MarketBeat That pullback comes as investors juggle two competing narratives that have defined many homebuilder stocks lately: Below is a full roundup of what’s on the tape for M/I Homes stock today—news, forecasts, and analysis available as of 19.12.2025—and the specific catalysts investors are watching next. What’s the headline for M/I Homes stock on Dec. 19, 2025? The clearest M/I Homes–specific item published today is a MarketBeat report tied to
19 December 2025
Uber Stock (UBER) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 19, 2025: Robotaxis, AI Gains, and Legal Risk Take Center Stage

Uber Stock (UBER) News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 19, 2025: Robotaxis, AI Gains, and Legal Risk Take Center Stage

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) heads into the end of the week with its stock trading around $79 per share on Friday, December 19, 2025, down about 1% on the day—a reminder that even after a strong year, sentiment can turn quickly when investors are weighing disruptive technology and regulatory risk at the same time. Yahoo Finance The central debate around Uber stock in late 2025 is no longer just “rides vs. delivery.” It’s whether Uber can become the indispensable marketplace layer for autonomous mobility—or whether robotaxi operators (and, potentially, automakers) ultimately bypass aggregators and keep the economics for themselves.
Lyft Stock (LYFT) Slides After Wedbush Downgrade: Autonomous Vehicle Risk, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Catalysts

Lyft Stock (LYFT) Slides After Wedbush Downgrade: Autonomous Vehicle Risk, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Catalysts

Lyft, Inc. (NASDAQ: LYFT) stock moved sharply lower on Friday, December 19, 2025, as investors weighed a fresh analyst downgrade tied to the fast-approaching “robotaxi era.” By late trading, Lyft shares were around $19.17, down about 3.5% on the day, after trading between $18.76 and $19.96 with roughly 8.0 million shares changing hands. The day’s catalyst was clear: Wedbush cut Lyft to “Underperform” from “Neutral” and lowered its price target to $16 from $20, arguing that Lyft is especially exposed to long-term disruption from autonomous vehicles (AVs) given its concentration in U.S. ridesharing and a comparatively narrow product mix. TipRanks+1
19 December 2025
DJT Stock News Today: Trump Media Shares Jump Again on Dec. 19 as $6 Billion TAE Fusion Merger Sparks Fresh Volatility

DJT Stock News Today: Trump Media Shares Jump Again on Dec. 19 as $6 Billion TAE Fusion Merger Sparks Fresh Volatility

Trump Media & Technology Group shares jumped 8.7% to $16.16 by midday Friday after announcing a $6 billion all-stock merger with nuclear fusion firm TAE Technologies. Trading volume hit 48.2 million shares. The deal would split ownership evenly and target a mid-2026 close, with Devin Nunes and Michl Binderbauer as co-CEOs. Trump Media committed up to $300 million in cash to TAE as part of the agreement.
Texas Instruments Stock (TXN) News Today, Dec. 19, 2025: Truist Lifts Target as Sherman Fab Ramps and Goldman Downgrade Keeps Pressure On

Texas Instruments Stock (TXN) News Today, Dec. 19, 2025: Truist Lifts Target as Sherman Fab Ramps and Goldman Downgrade Keeps Pressure On

Texas Instruments began production at its new 300mm semiconductor fab in Sherman, Texas, this week. Truist Securities raised its price target for TXN to $195, maintaining a Hold rating. Shares traded near $178 on Dec. 19, up about 1% for the session. The company’s manufacturing expansion comes as analysts debate margins and inventory outlooks.
19 December 2025
Boston Scientific (BSX) Stock News Today: UBS Reiterates $140 Target as Valuation Debate Intensifies on Dec. 19, 2025

Boston Scientific (BSX) Stock News Today: UBS Reiterates $140 Target as Valuation Debate Intensifies on Dec. 19, 2025

Boston Scientific shares traded at $95.76, down 0.36% as of 17:30 UTC Friday, after opening at $96.85 and moving between $95.64 and $97.24. The session coincided with December options expiration, with $7.1 trillion in contracts set to expire. UBS reiterated a Buy rating and $140 target, while Truist cut its target to $120. Trading volume Thursday reached 15.6 million shares, well above the 50-day average.
19 December 2025
Howard Hughes Holdings (HHH) Stock Falls on Dec. 19, 2025 After $2.1B Vantage Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks

Howard Hughes Holdings (HHH) Stock Falls on Dec. 19, 2025 After $2.1B Vantage Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks

Howard Hughes Holdings shares fell about 5% to $79–$80 on Friday after announcing a $2.1 billion deal to acquire Vantage Group Holdings. The company will finance the purchase with cash and up to $1 billion in preferred stock issued to Pershing Square. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2026, pending regulatory approvals. Investors reacted to the company’s shift toward a diversified holding model.
AI Stocks Today (Dec. 19, 2025, 1:17 p.m. ET): Nvidia’s China Chip Review, Micron’s AI Memory Boom, and Big Cloud Deals Lift the Sector

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 19, 2025, 1:17 p.m. ET): Nvidia’s China Chip Review, Micron’s AI Memory Boom, and Big Cloud Deals Lift the Sector

Nvidia and Broadcom shares rose Friday as AI-focused tech and semiconductor stocks led U.S. markets higher by early afternoon. Oracle jumped on TikTok-related news. The Trump administration began a review of Nvidia’s H200 chip sales to China, a shift from prior restrictions. Traders also eyed Fed rate-cut bets and volatility from “triple witching.”
Global Stock Markets Today at 1:15 PM ET (Dec. 19, 2025): Wall Street Rises on Tech, Europe Sets Record, BOJ Hike Weakens Yen

Global Stock Markets Today at 1:15 PM ET (Dec. 19, 2025): Wall Street Rises on Tech, Europe Sets Record, BOJ Hike Weakens Yen

NEW YORK/LONDON/TOKYO — Friday, December 19, 2025 — Global stock markets were broadly higher as of 1:15 p.m. ET, with a tech-led rebound on Wall Street extending into the final stretch of the year, European shares closing at a fresh record, and Asian equities finishing in the green despite a landmark Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike that sent the yen sliding. Reuters+2Reuters+2 The mood is best described as “risk-on, but watchful”: investors are embracing the year-end bid and the traditional “Santa rally” setup—while keeping one eye on unusually messy economic signals after the U.S. government shutdown disrupted data collection,
19 December 2025

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Shell share price in focus after Kazakhstan investment pause and PwC audit switch

Shell share price in focus after Kazakhstan investment pause and PwC audit switch

8 February 2026
Shell will pause new investments in Kazakhstan amid ongoing legal disputes over $16.5 billion in contested costs at major oilfields, CEO Wael Sawan said. Shell shares closed at 2,774.5 pence on Friday. The company repurchased 1.64 million shares on Feb. 6 as part of its ongoing buyback. Shell named PwC as auditor from 2027, replacing EY, which is under investigation by UK regulators.
RELX share price slides again on AI worries; what to watch ahead of Feb 12 results

RELX share price slides again on AI worries; what to watch ahead of Feb 12 results

8 February 2026
RELX shares fell 4.6% to 2,145p on Friday, near a 52-week low, despite the FTSE 100 closing higher. The company disclosed a new buyback of 465,361 shares on Feb. 6 and has repurchased over 8.8 million shares since Jan. 2. Investors await RELX’s full-year 2025 results on Feb. 12 amid concerns over AI’s impact on its core business.
Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

8 February 2026
Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.10 pence Friday after Rio Tinto ended merger talks, issuing a “no intention to bid” statement. Glencore’s board rejected the proposed deal terms, citing concerns over valuation and governance. Attention now turns to possible asset sales, including its $5 billion Kazzinc stake, ahead of Glencore’s annual results on Feb. 18.
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