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Stock Market News 18 December 2025

ASML Holding N.V. Stock (ASML) Slides on China EUV “Manhattan Project” Report as High‑NA EUV and 2026–2027 Forecasts Stay Strong

ASML Holding N.V. Stock (ASML) Slides on China EUV “Manhattan Project” Report as High‑NA EUV and 2026–2027 Forecasts Stay Strong

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML) is having one of those “welcome to semiconductors” days: the stock is getting hit by long‑term moat anxiety at the exact moment the company’s next growth engine—High‑NA EUV lithography—is moving from lab legend to factory reality. As of early December 18, 2025 (UTC), ASML’s U.S.‑listed ADR traded around $1,015, down roughly 5%–6% from the prior close, leaving the shares below recent highs and highlighting how sensitive the market remains to any headline that challenges ASML’s unique position in advanced chipmaking. Investing.com Below is what’s driving the move, what today’s news changes (and what it doesn’t),
18 December 2025
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Micron Technology Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): MU Jumps on Blowout AI Memory Forecast, HBM Demand, and Analyst Upgrades

Micron Technology Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): MU Jumps on Blowout AI Memory Forecast, HBM Demand, and Analyst Upgrades

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) is back in the market spotlight on December 18, 2025, after the memory-chip maker delivered record fiscal Q1 2026 results and issued second-quarter guidance that materially exceeded Wall Street expectations—a combination that powered a sharp, global rally in the stock. In early European trading on Thursday, Micron’s Frankfurt-listed shares surged nearly 12%, reflecting investor enthusiasm for management’s upbeat outlook and the broader theme driving the current cycle: AI data centers are consuming more memory than the industry can quickly supply. Reuters Below is what happened, what Micron forecast, how analysts are reacting, and what investors
18 December 2025
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Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) Near Record High: Buyback Update, Tokenisation Push, and Fresh 2025–2027 Forecasts

Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) Near Record High: Buyback Update, Tokenisation Push, and Fresh 2025–2027 Forecasts

Standard Chartered PLC shares are trading just shy of a fresh peak after a powerful 2025 rally, with investors weighing a familiar mix: capital returns, regulatory headlines, and the bank’s expanding bet on digitising cross‑border money movement. As of the latest quoted data on 18 December 2025 (08:08 GMT), Standard Chartered stock was around 1,768.5p, up 0.31% on the day, with a market capitalisation near £39.9bn and a TTM P/E around 12.5. The stock set a new 52‑week high of 1,804.5p in Wednesday’s session (17 December) and is up roughly 77% over the last year. FT Markets That “near-record” setup
18 December 2025
Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L) Near 52-Week High as BoE Rate Cut Looms: Buyback Update, Evelyn Partners Deal Talk, and Analyst Targets

Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L) Near 52-Week High as BoE Rate Cut Looms: Buyback Update, Evelyn Partners Deal Talk, and Analyst Targets

LONDON — 18 December 2025 — Barclays PLC stock is ending the year with momentum, hovering around the mid‑460s in pence and repeatedly testing fresh highs, as investors weigh a pivotal macro backdrop against very company-specific catalysts: an active share buyback, renewed attention on UK financial regulation, and ongoing market chatter about a potential wealth-management acquisition. Barclays (LSE: BARC, Reuters ticker BARC.L; NYSE ADR: BCS) has benefited from a broader rerating of European and UK bank stocks in 2025—helped by resilient earnings, shareholder returns, and a growing belief that the sector can defend profitability even as interest rates drift lower.
18 December 2025
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Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) Today: Dividend Payment, Buybacks, New Projects and Analyst Forecasts — Dec. 18, 2025

Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) Today: Dividend Payment, Buybacks, New Projects and Analyst Forecasts — Dec. 18, 2025

Shell Plc stock is back in the spotlight on Thursday as a rebound in oil prices collides with a busy run of company developments—ranging from a dividend payment date and continued share buybacks to fresh project approvals, portfolio moves in Europe, and new drilling plans offshore Namibia. In early pricing, Shell’s U.S.-listed ADR (NYSE: SHEL) last traded around $71.55. Meanwhile, crude benchmarks were higher in Asian trading after renewed geopolitical risk headlines: WTI rose to about $56.38/bbl and Brent to about $60.10/bbl (at 0256 GMT), with markets weighing potential new U.S. sanctions on Russian energy and the practical impact of
18 December 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price, News and Forecast: BoE Rate Cut and Motor Finance Risk in Focus

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price, News and Forecast: BoE Rate Cut and Motor Finance Risk in Focus

18 December 2025 — Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY, NYSE ADR: LYG) is back in the spotlight as investors weigh a pivotal UK macro moment against a stubborn company-specific overhang: the Bank of England’s expected interest-rate cut and the still-evolving motor finance redress bill. Lloyds shares traded around 95.5p on Thursday, with the session’s range clustered in the mid‑90s and the 52‑week range spanning roughly 52p to 98p. Investing.com+1 That keeps the stock close to the upper end of its one‑year band after a strong 2025 run, while setting up what could be a decisive winter test: can capital
18 December 2025
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Unilever PLC Stock (UL, ULVR) on 18.12.2025: Analyst Forecasts, Magnum Spin-Off Fallout, and What Investors Watch Next

Unilever PLC Stock (UL, ULVR) on 18.12.2025: Analyst Forecasts, Magnum Spin-Off Fallout, and What Investors Watch Next

LONDON / NEW YORK — 18 December 2025. Unilever PLC stock is entering a new phase after one of its biggest structural moves in years: the demerger of its ice cream business into The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) and the follow-on share consolidation for Unilever shareholders. Markets are now trying to answer a deceptively simple question with very non-simple inputs: is the “new Unilever” (more Beauty, Personal Care, and Wellbeing; less cold-chain logistics) a cleaner, faster-growth consumer staples compounder—or just a slimmer version of the same old battle? Reuters+2Unilever+2 On the US line (NYSE ADR: UL), Unilever last traded
18 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): CEO Shake‑Up, Meg O’Neill Named Successor, and Why BP Shares Are Back in Play

BP PLC Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): CEO Shake‑Up, Meg O’Neill Named Successor, and Why BP Shares Are Back in Play

BP PLC stock (LSE: BP.; NYSE: BP) is the kind of name that can drift into the background when oil is boring and the strategy is stable. December 18, 2025 is not one of those days. A surprise leadership change has put BP back on traders’ “must-watch” screens: BP confirmed that CEO Murray Auchincloss is stepping down effective today (Thursday, Dec. 18), with long-time BP executive Carol Howle taking over as interim CEO. The board has appointed Woodside Energy chief Meg O’Neill as the next permanent CEO, effective April 1, 2026. Investegate+2Reuters+2 BP’s London-listed shares were trading around the mid‑420s
18 December 2025
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Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock News Today: £200m Buyback, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock News Today: £200m Buyback, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 18, 2025)

London — December 18, 2025 — Rolls-Royce Holdings plc shares have spent much of 2025 doing what jet engines do best: generating thrust. The stock’s big re-rating has put it back on the everyday investor radar, but the story in late December isn’t just “up a lot.” It’s why it’s up, what management is doing with the cash, and which parts of the business could keep surprising (or disappoint) as the company heads into full-year results season. As of December 18, Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR.) was trading around 1,102p, within a 1,101p–1,129.5p day range, and inside a 52-week range of 557p–1,195p,
18 December 2025
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Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): UBS Highlights Argentina Lithium Upside as Simandou Exports Begin and a $10B Divestment Plan Takes Shape

Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): UBS Highlights Argentina Lithium Upside as Simandou Exports Begin and a $10B Divestment Plan Takes Shape

Dec. 18, 2025 — Rio Tinto plc stock is back in the spotlight today as investors weigh a new lithium-focused take from UBS against fresh reporting from Guinea’s Simandou iron ore mega-project and the miner’s broader strategy reset under CEO Simon Trott. On the Australia-listed line (RIO:AX), shares rose as much as 1.8% to a record high of A$143.89, after UBS said its confidence has increased in Rio Tinto’s lithium strategy following a deep dive into the company’s Argentina brine assets. UBS kept a neutral stance and an A$140 price target, noting execution discipline remains decisive even as the lithium
18 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set for a Cautious Open as BoE Rate Cut Looms; BP CEO Shock and Currys Results in Focus

UK Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set for a Cautious Open as BoE Rate Cut Looms; BP CEO Shock and Currys Results in Focus

London, 18 December 2025 — The United Kingdom stock market is starting the day on a cautious footing, with the FTSE 100 expected to edge slightly lower at the open as investors brace for a high-impact mix of Bank of England policy, fresh US inflation data, and a global risk mood unsettled by renewed tech-sector “AI spending” jitters. TradingView+2Reuters+2 While the mood is wary, London equities remain supported by two powerful domestic tailwinds: a sharp downside surprise in UK inflation that has pushed rate-cut expectations close to “fully priced”, and a heavyweight energy sector that may benefit from rebounding oil
18 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Dividend Lands, Shares Hold Near Highs as Hang Seng Deal and Rate Cuts Shape the Outlook

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Dividend Lands, Shares Hold Near Highs as Hang Seng Deal and Rate Cuts Shape the Outlook

HSBC Holdings Plc stock is starting Dec. 18 with two narratives colliding in a very “2025 markets” way: cash coming back to shareholders today via a dividend payment, and a forward-looking debate over what happens next as central banks edge toward lower rates and HSBC pursues a major Hong Kong restructuring move. On the screen, HSBC looks steady and strong. Under the hood, investors are weighing a temporary buyback pause tied to the planned Hang Seng Bank take-private, a push into productivity tools like generative AI, and a set of legal and macro risks that will matter much more once
18 December 2025
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Vedanta Ltd Stock Hits Fresh Highs After NCLT Demerger Nod: Latest News, Broker Targets, Dividend Outlook and Key Risks (18 Dec 2025)

Vedanta Ltd Stock Hits Fresh Highs After NCLT Demerger Nod: Latest News, Broker Targets, Dividend Outlook and Key Risks (18 Dec 2025)

December 18, 2025 — Vedanta Ltd (NSE: VEDL, BSE: 500295) is back in the spotlight after its long-awaited demerger cleared a major legal hurdle, triggering a sharp re-rating conversation across Dalal Street. The stock has been trading around the ₹580 zone on December 18 after touching a fresh all-time high near ₹580.45 earlier this week, as investors position for what could become one of India’s most-watched corporate break-ups in 2026. mint+1 What’s different this time is not just price momentum—it’s the mix of catalysts behind it: the NCLT’s approval, improving clarity on the five-way split, and a wave of brokerage
18 December 2025
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Kaynes Technology India Ltd Share Price Today (18 Dec 2025): Why KAYNES Stock Is in Focus After Disclosure Clarifications, CRISIL Watch and New Semiconductor Tie-Ups

Kaynes Technology India Ltd Share Price Today (18 Dec 2025): Why KAYNES Stock Is in Focus After Disclosure Clarifications, CRISIL Watch and New Semiconductor Tie-Ups

Kaynes Technology India Ltd (NSE: KAYNES, BSE: 543664) is back in the spotlight on 18 December 2025—not because of a single headline, but because several threads (governance chatter, credit watch, institutional flows, and semiconductor ambition) are now pulling on the same stock-price string. Kaynes Technology+2CRISIL+2 As of midday trade, Kaynes was hovering around the ₹4,100 zone, far below its 52-week high of ₹7,822 yet above the 52-week low of ₹3,712.50, underscoring how quickly sentiment has swung in a company that was once one of the market’s most loved EMS (electronics manufacturing services) growth stories. The Economic Times+1 What follows is
18 December 2025
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BSE Ltd Share Price Today (Dec 18, 2025): Stock Rises Near ₹2,690 as Fresh Filings Flag GST Order, Social Stock Exchange Move; What Analysts Forecast Next

BSE Ltd Share Price Today (Dec 18, 2025): Stock Rises Near ₹2,690 as Fresh Filings Flag GST Order, Social Stock Exchange Move; What Analysts Forecast Next

Mumbai | December 18, 2025 — BSE Ltd (NSE: BSE), the operator of Asia’s oldest stock exchange, was trading around ₹2,688–₹2,691 on Thursday, up about 2% versus the previous close, even as broader market sentiment stayed mixed. mint+1 The move comes with investors digesting a cluster of recent exchange filings and governance updates—most notably a GST demand order totalling ₹7.25 crore, and a board-approved step tied to India’s Social Stock Exchange framework. NSE India Archives+1 Below is what’s driving the BSE Ltd narrative today, where analyst targets sit, and what could matter most for the stock into early 2026. BSE
18 December 2025
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HDFC Bank Share Price Today: Stock Holds Near ₹983 as FD Rate Cuts, IndusInd Stake Nod and Analyst Targets Shape the Outlook (Dec 18, 2025)

HDFC Bank Share Price Today: Stock Holds Near ₹983 as FD Rate Cuts, IndusInd Stake Nod and Analyst Targets Shape the Outlook (Dec 18, 2025)

HDFC Bank Ltd. (NSE: HDFCBANK | BSE: 500180) was trading in a tight band on December 18, 2025, as investors balanced two headline drivers: a fresh round of fixed deposit (FD) rate cuts that could influence funding costs, and regulatory clearance for HDFC Bank–linked entities to lift their aggregate holding in IndusInd Bank to as much as 9.5%. Moneycontrol+2Reuters+2 In late-morning trade, HDFC Bank hovered around the ₹982–₹984 zone, after slipping below a key short-term technical level early in the session. Market participants were also watching broader index cues, with Indian benchmarks lacking strong catalysts after a recent losing streak.
18 December 2025
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Vodafone Idea Share Price Today (Dec 18, 2025): Vi Stock Rises Again as AGR Relief Talk, Funding Moves and Analyst Forecasts Drive Focus

Vodafone Idea Share Price Today (Dec 18, 2025): Vi Stock Rises Again as AGR Relief Talk, Funding Moves and Analyst Forecasts Drive Focus

Updated: December 18, 2025 (India) Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) stock was trading higher on Thursday, December 18, extending a rally that has put the telecom operator back on the front page of India’s stock market conversation. By early afternoon, Vodafone Idea shares were up about 3% around ₹11.4–₹11.5, with heavy volumes across NSE and BSE. mint+2Business Standard+2 The move isn’t happening in a vacuum. Over the past two weeks, the catalysts around AGR dues (Adjusted Gross Revenue) relief, fresh funding steps via bond/NCD plans, and a steady drumbeat of broker forecasts and technical “buy” signals have combined into a familiar
18 December 2025
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Meesho Limited Stock Today: Shares Swing After Briefly Crossing ₹1 Lakh Crore Market Cap — Latest News, Analyst Targets, and Outlook (Dec 18, 2025)

Meesho Limited Stock Today: Shares Swing After Briefly Crossing ₹1 Lakh Crore Market Cap — Latest News, Analyst Targets, and Outlook (Dec 18, 2025)

Meesho Limited stock is stealing the spotlight on Dalal Street again on Thursday, December 18, after the newly listed e-commerce player extended its post-IPO surge to fresh highs—before running into sharp profit booking. Intraday, Meesho shares touched ₹233.60 on the NSE and briefly pushed the company’s market capitalisation past ₹1 lakh crore, but later pared gains as traders locked in quick returns. Moneycontrol+1 By early afternoon, the stock was still volatile, reflecting an unusually intense tug-of-war between “new listing momentum” and “valuation reality checks.” Google Finance showed Meesho around ₹220 midday, with the day’s range spanning roughly ₹206.60–₹233.60. Google+1 Meesho
18 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): Sensex, Nifty Turn Positive After Early Dip as IT and Banks Lead; Rupee and Global Cues Keep Traders Cautious

India Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): Sensex, Nifty Turn Positive After Early Dip as IT and Banks Lead; Rupee and Global Cues Keep Traders Cautious

Indian equities steadied and edged higher in Thursday’s session after a choppy start, with IT and frontline banking stocks helping benchmarks recover despite weak breadth across the broader market. Around midday, investors were still weighing a familiar mix: a soft global risk tone driven by tech jitters, a fragile rupee near record-weak levels, and uncertainty around a potential India–US trade breakthrough. Moneycontrol+2Reuters+2 Market snapshot: Sensex and Nifty trade near day’s highs, but breadth stays weak By early afternoon trade, the BSE Sensex was up about 110 points near 84,669, while the NSE Nifty 50 was up about 49 points near
18 December 2025
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Hindustan Copper Share Price Jumps 5% on Dec 18, 2025: Why HINDCOPPER Is Near a 52-Week High, Analyst Target, Technical Signals and Outlook

Hindustan Copper Share Price Jumps 5% on Dec 18, 2025: Why HINDCOPPER Is Near a 52-Week High, Analyst Target, Technical Signals and Outlook

Hindustan Copper Ltd (NSE: HINDCOPPER, BSE: 513599) surged in Thursday’s trade (December 18, 2025), climbing about 5% and hovering just shy of its 52-week high zone. By early afternoon, the stock was trading around ₹387–₹388, while the broader metal pack also stayed positive. Equitymaster+2Markets Mojo+2 What made the move stand out wasn’t only the price: it was the activity. Hindustan Copper featured among the day’s most actively traded names by value, with turnover around ₹401.8 crore and volume above 1.06 crore shares in the session’s early hours—classic “crowd just showed up” behaviour. Markets Mojo+1 Below is a detailed news-and-analysis wrap
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Zhongji Innolight stock slides nearly 4% into China’s Monday open — what traders watch next

Zhongji Innolight stock slides nearly 4% into China’s Monday open — what traders watch next

8 February 2026
Zhongji Innolight closed down 3.9% at 540.01 yuan in Shenzhen on Friday, with turnover at 17.91 billion yuan. The company forecast 2025 net profit of 9.8–11.8 billion yuan, up as much as 128%, citing strong demand for high-speed products. Executives said most customer orders are booked through late 2026, but flagged tight supply of some optical chips. Zhongji reports earnings March 31 after shares dropped 12% from December highs.
AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

8 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.28% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after steep losses earlier in the week. Chip stocks rallied as investors bet on continued AI data center spending by major tech firms. Nvidia rose 7.8%, Broadcom gained 7.1%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index closed up 5.7%. Markets now await macroeconomic data and Nvidia’s late-February results.
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