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Stock Market News 18 December 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock Today: Alzheimer’s Registry Launch, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock Today: Alzheimer’s Registry Launch, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Thermo Fisher Scientific said Thursday it enrolled the first patient in its new PPD CorEvitas Alzheimer’s Disease Registry, aimed at collecting real-world evidence on neurodegenerative care. Shares traded near $561 in the afternoon, down slightly after a 1.33% drop Wednesday. The registry will track long-term safety and effectiveness of Alzheimer’s treatments, including MRI-based monitoring of drug side effects.
18 December 2025
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Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK) Stock News and Forecasts: FDA Fast-Track Signals, BMO Upgrade, and a New Keytruda–Padcev Win (Dec. 18, 2025)

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

Merck shares rose modestly Thursday after BMO Capital Markets upgraded the stock to Outperform and raised its price target to $130. The FDA is reportedly moving to fast-track two Merck pipeline drugs. Merck also announced positive Phase 3 results for Keytruda plus Padcev in earlier-stage bladder cancer, showing improved survival outcomes.
18 December 2025
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Honeywell International (HON) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next

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

Honeywell shares traded near $198.84, down 0.5% on Dec. 18, 2025, as investors reacted to new analyst coverage and ongoing restructuring. The company recently completed the spin-off of Solstice Advanced Materials, distributing one Solstice share for every four Honeywell shares. A larger aerospace separation remains scheduled for the second half of 2026.
18 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Surges on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

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

SoFi Technologies launched SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A., marking the first time a national bank has issued a stablecoin on a public blockchain. SOFI shares rose 4.8% to $26.50 on heavy volume after the announcement. SoFiUSD is fully reserved by cash and aims to serve banks, fintechs, and enterprise platforms with 24/7 settlement.
18 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock Surges on Space Force STP‑S30 Launch: RKLB News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

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

Rocket Lab launched the STP-S30 mission for the U.S. Space Force from Virginia at 12:03 a.m. EST on Dec. 18, five months ahead of schedule. Shares rose to nearly $59.42 in afternoon trading after the early launch, which deployed four DiskSat spacecraft into low Earth orbit. The mission followed a stock pullback linked to insider selling the previous day.
18 December 2025
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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. (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
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 (ASX:WDS, NYSE:WDS) Drops as CEO Meg O’Neill Exits for BP: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

Woodside Energy shares fell 2.6% to A$22.80 on December 18 after CEO Meg O’Neill resigned to become BP’s chief executive. Liz Westcott was named Acting CEO, effective immediately. Woodside said a permanent CEO will be appointed in the first quarter of 2026. O’Neill remains on gardening leave until March but forfeits her 2025 incentive and unvested shares.
18 December 2025
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Terns Pharmaceuticals (TERN) Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Why Shares Are Sliding After the Rally, and What Analysts Forecast Next

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

Terns Pharmaceuticals shares fell to $39.62 on Dec. 18 after opening near $42.55, following weeks of sharp gains driven by positive TERN-701 trial data in chronic myeloid leukemia. The company reported a 74% major molecular response rate at 24 weeks in its Phase 1 trial and selected doses for Phase 2 expansion. Trading volume topped 2 million shares.
18 December 2025
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Chevron Stock (CVX) News Today: Venezuela Blockade Risk, LNG Deals, and 2026 Oil Forecasts Shape the Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Chevron Stock (CVX) News Today: Venezuela Blockade Risk, LNG Deals, and 2026 Oil Forecasts Shape the Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Chevron shares fell 1.57% to $147.17 by 2:53 p.m. ET Thursday, moving lower as investors weighed oil price forecasts and new supply risks tied to Venezuela and Russia. U.S. sanctions threaten about 600,000 barrels per day of Venezuelan exports to China, but Chevron’s U.S.-bound shipments continue under license. PDVSA resumed some loading after a cyberattack, though most exports remain constrained.
18 December 2025
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MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock News Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Moody’s Grants Investment-Grade Upgrade as Wall Street Keeps a Bullish 2026 Outlook

MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock News Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Moody’s Grants Investment-Grade Upgrade as Wall Street Keeps a Bullish 2026 Outlook

MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ: MELI) is back in the spotlight on Thursday, December 18, 2025, after Moody’s upgraded the company to investment grade—a milestone that can reshape how global credit investors price the e-commerce and fintech leader’s cost of funding. At the same time, MercadoLibre is pushing forward with logistics expansion in Mexico, while analyst price targets and 2026-focused commentaries continue to point to substantial upside—though risks tied to macro volatility, FX swings, and competition remain part of the story. Below is a complete roundup of the current news, forecasts, and analyses published or updated today (18.12.2025) that investors are using
18 December 2025
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FactSet (FDS) Stock Slides After Q1 FY2026 Earnings: Revenue Beat, Guidance Reaffirmed, and a $1 Billion Buyback — What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

FactSet (FDS) Stock Slides After Q1 FY2026 Earnings: Revenue Beat, Guidance Reaffirmed, and a $1 Billion Buyback — What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

FactSet shares fell about 7% to the mid-$270s on December 18 despite beating fiscal Q1 estimates with adjusted EPS of $4.51 and revenue of $607.6 million. The company reaffirmed guidance and expanded its buyback to $1 billion, but margins narrowed and organic subscription growth slowed, unsettling investors.
18 December 2025
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Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP) Stock Update: Riot Games Deal, Debt Paydown, Reverse Split, and What Analysts Forecast on Dec. 18, 2025

Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP) Stock Update: Riot Games Deal, Debt Paydown, Reverse Split, and What Analysts Forecast on Dec. 18, 2025

Hudson Pacific Properties shares fell sharply Thursday, trading near $10.31 after a steep drop. The company sold its Element LA office campus to Riot Games for $150 million and received an $81 million lease-termination payment, totaling $231 million. Hudson Pacific used about $206 million of the proceeds to repay mortgage debt tied to the property.
18 December 2025
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Disney (DIS) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Wells Fargo Names Walt Disney a Top Media Pick as Streaming, Parks, and AI Catalysts Build

Disney (DIS) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Wells Fargo Names Walt Disney a Top Media Pick as Streaming, Parks, and AI Catalysts Build

Disney shares rose 1.29% to $112.06 Thursday after Wells Fargo named the company its top media pick for 2026, citing valuation and earnings potential. Trading volume reached 7.7 million shares. The move follows optimism over Disney’s push into AI and short-form video, and comes as investors shift focus from legacy TV to parks, streaming, and IP. Disney’s market cap stands near $198 billion.
18 December 2025
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Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Today: JPMorgan Cuts Price Target to $157 as Wall Street Weighs 2026 Catalysts

Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Today: JPMorgan Cuts Price Target to $157 as Wall Street Weighs 2026 Catalysts

Procter & Gamble shares fell 1.6% to about $145.50 on Thursday after JPMorgan cut its price target to $157 and kept a Neutral rating. The move followed a Jefferies upgrade to Buy and a new $179 target the previous day. Analyst targets now range from the mid-$150s to high-$170s. P&G’s CEO transition is set for January 1, with an earnings call scheduled for January 22.
18 December 2025
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Home Depot Stock (NYSE:HD) News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Dividend Day, 2026 Outlook, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts

Home Depot Stock (NYSE:HD) News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Dividend Day, 2026 Outlook, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts

Home Depot paid a $2.30 per share dividend on December 18, its 155th consecutive quarterly payout. Shares traded near $356 in afternoon action, down from the prior close and about 16% below the 52-week high. The stock contributed to early Dow gains but remains in the lower half of its annual range. Investors are watching new FY2026 targets after a volatile period for housing-related stocks.
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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