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Stock Market News 17 December 2025

Alphabet (GOOG) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Google’s AI-Chip Push, Gemini 3 Flash Rollout, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Market Open

Alphabet (GOOG) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Google’s AI-Chip Push, Gemini 3 Flash Rollout, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Market Open

Alphabet Inc.’s Class C shares (NASDAQ: GOOG) finished a volatile Wednesday session sharply lower and then turned quiet in early after-hours trading—setting up a macro-heavy Thursday open that could matter as much as any company headline. After the closing bell on Dec. 17, GOOG was essentially unchanged in extended trading at about $298.05, after ending the regular session at $298.06 (down 3.14% on the day). Investing.com+1 That price action came amid a broader tech pullback tied to renewed anxiety over the cost—and the financing—of the AI buildout, even as Alphabet continued to generate its own fresh AI momentum headlines spanning
Micron Technology (MU) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Record Q1 Results, Massive Q2 Guidance, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Open

Micron Technology (MU) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Record Q1 Results, Massive Q2 Guidance, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Open

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) is in the spotlight tonight after reporting fiscal first-quarter 2026 results after the closing bell on Wednesday, December 17, 2025—and the stock is reacting immediately in extended trading. MU stock after the bell: the after-hours move and why it matters Micron shares finished the regular session at $225.64 and were trading higher in after-hours activity shortly after the results dropped. Investing.com showed MU around $235.85 in after-hours trading (+4.58%) at roughly 4:04 p.m. ET. Investing.com Canada A separate extended-hours data source (Public.com) reported MU at $238.39 at 4:30 p.m. ET, up about 5.6% from the
Meta Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): META Price Action, Top Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Open

Meta Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): META Price Action, Top Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Open

NEW YORK — Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) stock finished Wednesday’s session under pressure as investors weighed a fresh batch of AI- and regulation-related headlines against a broader tech pullback. After the closing bell on Dec. 17, 2025, META traded essentially flat in early extended-hours action — but the news cycle around the company (and the wider “AI trade”) stayed busy heading into Thursday’s open. Investing.com Below is what happened after the bell today (17.12.2025) and what to know before the stock market opens tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025) — including the most important Meta-specific developments from today, the latest
17 December 2025
Microsoft Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): MSFT Holds Near $476 as OpenAI–Amazon Talks and CPI Loom—What to Know Before Thursday’s Open

Microsoft Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): MSFT Holds Near $476 as OpenAI–Amazon Talks and CPI Loom—What to Know Before Thursday’s Open

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) ended Wednesday’s session essentially flat and edged higher in early after-hours trading, as investors digested fresh headlines around OpenAI’s funding outlook, Wall Street’s latest take on Azure’s AI profitability, and a high-stakes U.S. inflation report scheduled before Thursday’s opening bell. Microsoft stock after the bell: MSFT price action recap (Dec. 17, 2025) Microsoft shares closed Wednesday at $476.09, down $0.30 (-0.06%) on the day. In the first minutes of extended trading, MSFT ticked up to about $476.67 (up $0.58 after hours as of 4:01 p.m. ET), signaling a calm initial reaction after the closing bell. StockAnalysis
17 December 2025
Apple Stock (AAPL) After Hours Today: Price, News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 18, 2025

Apple Stock (AAPL) After Hours Today: Price, News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 18, 2025

Apple Inc. shares finished Wednesday’s session on a softer note, and the stock didn’t show much drama after the closing bell—at least not yet. Apple stock (NASDAQ: AAPL) closed at $271.84 on Dec. 17, 2025, and edged down to about $271.60 in after-hours trading, a modest move that leaves investors focused less on late-day tape action and more on the next catalysts lined up for Thursday morning. Google Below is what moved Apple today, what analysts are projecting into 2026, and what investors should keep on their radar before the U.S. stock market opens on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Apple
17 December 2025
Palantir (PLTR) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell, What’s Driving the Debate, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Palantir (PLTR) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell, What’s Driving the Debate, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) ended Wednesday’s regular session sharply lower, then steadied in early after-hours trading as investors weighed a familiar mix: powerful AI momentum on the one hand, and persistent valuation and “multiple reversion” risk on the other. As of 4:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 17, PLTR traded at $177.69 in after-hours, up $0.40 (+0.23%) from the regular-session close of $177.29, according to Public’s consolidated after-hours data feed. Public+1 That small after-hours uptick matters less than the broader story: Palantir’s stock just logged a significant down day after a strong run into year-end—at a time when the wider
17 December 2025
Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Market Open

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Fell, Fresh Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Market Open

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) ended Wednesday’s session sharply lower and then went quiet in the first minutes of after-hours trading—a calm finish to a volatile day that was driven less by Broadcom-specific headlines and more by a fresh wave of anxiety around the economics of the AI buildout. By the close, AVGO was down about 4.4%, finishing around $326 after trading in a wide range—roughly $321 to $346—during the day. Shortly after the bell, after-hours trading was essentially flat, with the stock hovering near $326. Investing.com So what happened, what new analysis hit the tape today, and what should investors
NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) After Hours Today, Dec. 17, 2025: What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) After Hours Today, Dec. 17, 2025: What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is ending Wednesday, December 17, 2025 with investors trying to separate two competing narratives: near-term nerves about the “AI trade” and data-center financing, versus ongoing demand signals from the AI supply chain and continued platform expansion. After the regular session closed, NVIDIA shares were modestly higher in early after-hours trading at about $171.44, up roughly 0.29% from the close, according to Google Finance. Google That after-hours uptick follows a sharp drop during the day. NVDA finished the regular session around $170.94, down about 3.8% and near the lower end of its $170.31–$176.13 day range. Google Below
Tesla Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): TSLA Slides From a Fresh Record—What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

Tesla Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): TSLA Slides From a Fresh Record—What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) ended Wednesday’s session with a sharp reversal: shares tagged a new intraday record near $495 before sliding to finish around the $469 area, a drop of roughly 4%–5% on the day. In early after-hours trading, TSLA was little changed to slightly lower, hovering in the $467–$468 range shortly after the closing bell. StockAnalysis+1 For investors heading into Thursday’s open (Dec. 18, 2025), the message is clear: Tesla remains a “robotaxi + AI” momentum stock, but today’s action showed how quickly sentiment can turn when regulatory headlines collide with a risk-off tape in tech. Tesla stock price
17 December 2025
QUALCOMM (QCOM) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Alphawave Deal Nears Closing, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Momentum, and Wall Street Price Targets

QUALCOMM (QCOM) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Alphawave Deal Nears Closing, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Momentum, and Wall Street Price Targets

QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh wave of deal-related updates, smartphone chipset momentum, and a busy set of analyst forecasts heading into 2026. In late-afternoon trading, QCOM stock was at $172.65, down 1.97% on the session, after moving between $172.48 and $177.48. Below is a complete round-up of the most relevant Qualcomm stock news, forecasts, and analyst commentary circulating today—plus what investors are watching next. What’s moving Qualcomm stock on December 17, 2025? 1) Alphawave acquisition: UK court approval puts closing days away One of the biggest near-term
17 December 2025
Hilton (HLT) Stock Jumps to a Fresh High on Dec. 17, 2025: Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Hilton (HLT) Stock Jumps to a Fresh High on Dec. 17, 2025: Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) stock powered to a new high on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, extending a late-year rally that has put the global hotel operator firmly back in the spotlight for both momentum traders and longer-term travel bulls. By late trading, Hilton shares were around $293.87, up roughly 2.8% on the day, after opening near $285.80 and touching an intraday high near $294.70. Yahoo Finance That surge is also what drove the day’s coverage: multiple market-news outlets framed HLT’s move as a breakout to a fresh 52‑week high, while others pointed to a broader “travel into 2026”
17 December 2025
Cipher Mining (CIFR) Stock Today: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook for December 17, 2025

Cipher Mining (CIFR) Stock Today: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook for December 17, 2025

December 17, 2025 — Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: CIFR) is back in focus as traders balance two competing narratives: near-term volatility tied to Bitcoin and broader “risk-on/risk-off” sentiment, versus a rapidly expanding pipeline of AI/HPC data-center contracts that management and many analysts believe could reshape the company’s revenue profile over the next several years. In early Wednesday trading, CIFR gapped higher at the open after closing at $14.99 and opening at $15.66, with shares changing hands near the mid‑$15 range and millions of shares traded. MarketBeat+1 What’s driving CIFR stock on Dec. 17, 2025 1) A sharp swing week for
Dell Technologies (DELL) Stock Today: Price Hikes, AI Server Momentum, and a Reported Dataloop Deal Shape the Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Dell Technologies (DELL) Stock Today: Price Hikes, AI Server Momentum, and a Reported Dataloop Deal Shape the Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Dell Technologies Inc. stock (NYSE: DELL) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh set of catalysts tied to the AI infrastructure boom—and its real-world side effects across PCs, components, and margins. After rising in the prior session, DELL shares traded lower today, with the move unfolding alongside two headline drivers: Dell’s commercial PC price increases that take effect today amid tightening memory supply, and a report that Dell is buying Israeli AI data-infrastructure startup Dataloop in an all-cash deal. Business Insider+1 At the same time, the longer-term narrative remains dominated by Dell’s
Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock: Dec. 17, 2025 News, Forecasts and Analysis as NDAA Advances and Buyback Curbs Loom

Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock: Dec. 17, 2025 News, Forecasts and Analysis as NDAA Advances and Buyback Curbs Loom

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) stock traded lower on Wednesday, December 17, as investors weighed a rare mix of “big-picture” Washington headlines and company-specific program momentum. In late trading (as of 20:07 UTC), Lockheed Martin shares were at $472.91, down $4.15 (-0.87%) on the day after swinging between $462.66 and $476.89. While defense primes often move on contract wins and quarterly numbers, today’s tone was set by three catalysts: a fresh Wall Street downgrade, reports that the White House may try to rein in shareholder payouts at major contractors, and Congress moving a massive defense policy bill toward the President’s
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Slides as BlueBird 6 Launch Timeline Shifts: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Slides as BlueBird 6 Launch Timeline Shifts: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) stock was under pressure in Wednesday trading (December 17, 2025), extending a volatile stretch for the satellite-to-smartphone connectivity story that has attracted intense investor attention this year. Shares were trading around $62 in mid-afternoon, down roughly 9% on the day, after opening near $70 and swinging through a wide intraday range. The pullback comes as investors weigh two competing forces: a fast-building commercialization narrative—anchored by major carrier agreements and a planned multi-launch campaign—against the execution reality of space hardware, where launch dates can slip, timelines are often fluid, and capital needs can be significant. Below
17 December 2025
CRH PLC Stock News (Dec. 17, 2025): Buyback Update, New Aggregates Deal and S&P 500 Catalyst Keep CRH Shares in Focus

CRH PLC Stock News (Dec. 17, 2025): Buyback Update, New Aggregates Deal and S&P 500 Catalyst Keep CRH Shares in Focus

CRH plc (NYSE: CRH) was trading around $124 per share in Wednesday’s session, down about 2% on the day, as investors balanced company-specific updates against broader market moves. While the day’s price action was mixed, the news flow around CRH stock is anything but quiet. On Dec. 17, 2025, CRH published a fresh “Transaction in Own Shares” update tied to its ongoing repurchase plan, while the market continues to digest the company’s S&P 500 inclusion—now scheduled for next week—and its latest bolt-on acquisition in the U.S. aggregates market. Below is a detailed look at what’s driving attention to CRH shares
Honeywell (HON) Stock News & Forecast Today: Evercore’s $255 Target Puts 2026 Breakup Catalysts Back in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Honeywell (HON) Stock News & Forecast Today: Evercore’s $255 Target Puts 2026 Breakup Catalysts Back in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as fresh Wall Street commentary and a steady drumbeat of corporate transformation milestones shape the narrative around the industrial giant’s next phase. In afternoon New York trading, Honeywell stock hovered around $200–$201, up about 1% on the session, with an intraday range roughly between $198 and $202. While today’s move is modest, the underlying story is bigger: Honeywell is in the middle of a multi-year shift from diversified conglomerate to a set of more focused, standalone businesses—a change that analysts increasingly frame as a catalyst-rich
17 December 2025
Vistra (VST) Stock Slides After JPMorgan Target Cut as PJM Capacity Auction Looms — News, Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch on Dec. 17, 2025

Vistra (VST) Stock Slides After JPMorgan Target Cut as PJM Capacity Auction Looms — News, Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch on Dec. 17, 2025

Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a sharp down move that highlights just how sensitive the stock has become to a mix of analyst positioning, insider-trading headlines, and the broader “AI power demand” narrative that has dominated U.S. power markets in 2024–2025. The pullback is notable not only because it follows a dramatic multi-year run for the stock, but also because it lands on a day when investors across the power sector are closely watching capacity-market pricing signals—especially at PJM, where auction results are scheduled to be released after market close.
17 December 2025
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets on Dec. 17, 2025

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets on Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025 — Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) is having a mixed day on the tape: the stock is pulling back even as Wall Street continues to lift price targets and highlight the company as a prime beneficiary of AI-driven data growth and tight capacity in enterprise hard-disk drives. As of 19:50 UTC on Wednesday, Seagate shares were $276.81, down $11.32 (-3.93%) on the session, after trading as high as $296.12 and as low as $276.41. That intraday dip is notable because the news flow around Seagate has stayed bullish into today—especially on the analyst-forecast front—while the market
17 December 2025
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News on Dec. 17, 2025: BlueBird 6 Launch Timeline Shifts Again, While Analyst Targets Lag the Rally

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News on Dec. 17, 2025: BlueBird 6 Launch Timeline Shifts Again, While Analyst Targets Lag the Rally

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) stock is sharply lower in Wednesday trading (December 17, 2025) as investors refocus on one core variable that has repeatedly moved the shares this year: the timing and execution risk around the company’s next-generation satellite rollout—starting with BlueBird 6. The pullback comes after a year of explosive momentum, leaving the market unusually sensitive to schedule slippage, insider activity, and near-term visibility. As of the latest market update available this afternoon, ASTS is trading around $62—down roughly 9% on the day—with an intraday range that underscores the stock’s high volatility. MarketBeat ASTS stock price action today:
17 December 2025

Stock Market Today

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

7 February 2026
Bank of America shares rose 2.89% Friday to $56.53, tracking a rally in U.S. financial stocks as the Dow closed above 50,000. The bank will redeem its Series DD preferred stock and related depositary shares on March 10 at $1,000 per share. CEO Brian Moynihan donated 100,000 shares on Feb. 4, a regulatory filing showed. Key U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after delays.
Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

7 February 2026
Oracle shares jumped 4.65% to $142.82 Friday, ending an eight-day slide but remaining down 22% since Jan. 27. The company has set up a $20 billion at-the-market stock program and completed a $25 billion senior notes sale to fund cloud expansion. Oracle’s liabilities stood at $174.5 billion as of Nov. 30, 2025, before the new financing. Investors remain focused on dilution risks and the pace of capacity growth.
ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

7 February 2026
ASML shares rose 3.84% Friday in Amsterdam to 1,193.80 euros, rebounding with global chip stocks after Amazon signaled a sharp increase in AI-related capital spending. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 9 ahead of a 1.60-euro interim payout. ASML’s Nasdaq shares climbed 4.64% to $1,413.01. Despite Friday’s gains, the Amsterdam listing finished the week about 2.5% lower.
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