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BigBear.ai Stock (BBAI) News and Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025: Shareholder Vote, Ask Sage Deal, and Analyst Price Targets

BigBear.ai Stock (BBAI) News and Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025: Shareholder Vote, Ask Sage Deal, and Analyst Price Targets

BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BBAI) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025, as traders and longer-term investors weigh two competing forces that have defined the stock’s recent behavior: near-term “event risk” around a shareholder vote, and a longer-term growth narrative tied to defense-focused AI and the planned acquisition of Ask Sage. As of today, BBAI is trading around $5.86—a level that puts the stock squarely in “high volatility, high attention” territory heading into the final stretch of 2025. Below is a detailed roundup of today’s key news, current forecasts, and the most widely circulated analyses shaping sentiment on
17 December 2025
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Bunzl plc (BNZL) Shares Slide After Pre‑Close Statement: 2025 Profit Guidance Reaffirmed, 2026 Margin Seen Slightly Lower

Bunzl plc (BNZL) Shares Slide After Pre‑Close Statement: 2025 Profit Guidance Reaffirmed, 2026 Margin Seen Slightly Lower

Bunzl plc (BNZL) reaffirmed 2025 adjusted operating profit guidance with an operating margin around 7.6%, but warned 2026 margins may dip slightly—sending shares lower and testing a 2,050p low on 17 December 2025. bunzl.com+2lse.co.uk+2 Bunzl plc (LSE: BNZL) shares fell on Wednesday after the FTSE 100 distributor reiterated its 2025 profit expectations but struck a more cautious tone on profitability for 2026, warning that operating margins are expected to be “slightly down” year-on-year. bunzl.com+2lse.co.uk+2 Below is all the key Bunzl (BNZL) news and market reaction reported today (17.12.2025)—including the company’s pre-close trading statement, the margin outlook that spooked investors, and
17 December 2025
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IAG in focus: Bernstein ranks International Consolidated Airlines Group as top European airline pick for 2026

IAG in focus: Bernstein ranks International Consolidated Airlines Group as top European airline pick for 2026

International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways and Iberia, is rated “Outperform” by Bernstein—here’s what’s driving the 2026 thesis on Dec 17, 2025. International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. (IAG)—the airline holding company behind British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Aer Lingus—is back in the spotlight today after a new analyst note put it at the top of the European airline pecking order heading into 2026. Investing.com+1 At a glance, the market is also balancing two macro cross-currents that matter directly to airlines: cooling UK inflation (supportive for rate-cut expectations and consumer spending) and rising oil prices (a potential headwind
17 December 2025
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Ashtead Group plc (AHT) shares rise as buyback continues; KeyBanc upgrades to Overweight — What investors need to know (17 Dec 2025)

Ashtead Group plc (AHT) shares rise as buyback continues; KeyBanc upgrades to Overweight — What investors need to know (17 Dec 2025)

Ashtead Group plc (LSE: AHT) shares rose on 17 Dec 2025 after a fresh buyback update, as KeyBanc upgraded the stock to Overweight ahead of the NYSE listing move. Ashtead Group plc (LSE: AHT), the equipment rental giant behind Sunbelt Rentals, is back in focus today after two Ashtead-specific updates hit investor screens: a new “Transaction in Own Shares” regulatory announcement tied to its ongoing repurchase programme, and a KeyBanc analyst upgrade that points to renewed confidence in the company’s medium-term cash generation and positioning in North American rental markets. London South East+1 Shares were trading around 5,326p, up roughly
17 December 2025
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RELX PLC REL files 3.7 million share block listing as employee share plans expand on 17 December 2025

RELX PLC REL files 3.7 million share block listing as employee share plans expand on 17 December 2025

RELX PLC (LSE: REL) published fresh UK regulatory updates on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, centred on employee share scheme funding rather than a trading statement or earnings release. The FTSE 100 information and analytics group applied for a block listing of 3.7 million ordinary shares, while separate exchange and FCA notices showed a smaller 60,000-share admission taking effect today. TradingView+1 RELX shares were quoted at 3,047p sell / 3,048p buy at the close in London on 17 December, up 7p (+0.23%), while the FTSE 100 rose 1.61%. Hargreaves Lansdown Today’s RELX news on 17 December 2025 1) RELX applies for
17 December 2025
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Plug Power (PLUG) Stock News Today: Price, Forecasts, and the Key Catalysts Shaping the Story on Dec. 17, 2025

Plug Power (PLUG) Stock News Today: Price, Forecasts, and the Key Catalysts Shaping the Story on Dec. 17, 2025

Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) stock is back in focus on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a volatile stretch that’s left investors debating a familiar question with a new twist: Is PLUG finally stabilizing after buying more time—or is this just another reset before the next capital raise? As of pre-market trading early Dec. 17, PLUG was hovering around $2.30 after closing Tuesday (Dec. 16) at $2.29, up 3.15% on the day. StockAnalysis That’s the headline number. The bigger story is why the stock is stuck in “high-volume limbo,” and what could knock it out of it: a rescheduled special
17 December 2025
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Prudential plc (PRU) confirms ICICI Prudential AMC IPO underwriting as capital returns stay in focus — shares touch fresh 52‑week high (17.12.2025)

Prudential plc (PRU) confirms ICICI Prudential AMC IPO underwriting as capital returns stay in focus — shares touch fresh 52‑week high (17.12.2025)

Prudential plc (LSE: PRU) confirmed the underwriting agreement and final prospectus filing for the ICICI Prudential Asset Management IPO, while continuing share repurchases and trading near a new 52‑week high. Prudential plc (LSE: PRU; HKEX: 2378) delivered a busy set of updates on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, putting its India-linked asset management monetisation and shareholder capital returns back in the spotlight. The Asia- and Africa-focused insurer and asset manager confirmed the signing of an underwriting agreement for the ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (IPAMC) initial public offering and announced the filing of the final prospectus in India. prudentialplc.com At the
17 December 2025
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Direct Digital Holdings DRCT Stock News, Forecasts, and Key Catalysts on December 17, 2025

Direct Digital Holdings DRCT Stock News, Forecasts, and Key Catalysts on December 17, 2025

Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRCT) is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with one theme dominating the story: survival-grade capital structure decisions. Shares are trading deep in penny-stock territory—around $0.066 in the latest trading update available on December 17, 2025—while investors digest a busy slate of SEC filings and an upcoming shareholder vote that could reshape the stock’s float, price, and dilution outlook. Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready roundup of the latest news, the most-cited forecast snapshots, and the most relevant analyst and filing-driven analysis shaping DRCT as of 17.12.2025—with the most material items coming straight from the
17 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) News Today: OpenAI $10 Billion Talks Lift Shares as Analysts Refocus on AWS, Trainium, and 2026 Outlook

Amazon Stock (AMZN) News Today: OpenAI $10 Billion Talks Lift Shares as Analysts Refocus on AWS, Trainium, and 2026 Outlook

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is back in the center of the AI-and-cloud investing narrative on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a Reuters report said the company is in talks to invest about $10 billion in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI—a potential deal that could value OpenAI at more than $500 billion. Reuters The headline hit a market already obsessed with who will supply the “picks and shovels” of generative AI: cloud capacity, power, and chips. In premarket trading, Amazon shares rose about 1.4% to roughly $225.68, according to a Refinitiv/Reuters market note. TradingView Below is what’s driving AMZN today, what the OpenAI angle
17 December 2025
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Agape ATP Corporation (ATPC) Stock News Today: After-Hours Spike on Dec. 17, 2025 as Investors Weigh Volatility Statement, Proxy Proposals, and Forecast Signals

Agape ATP Corporation (ATPC) Stock News Today: After-Hours Spike on Dec. 17, 2025 as Investors Weigh Volatility Statement, Proxy Proposals, and Forecast Signals

Agape ATP Corporation (NASDAQ: ATPC) is back on traders’ radars on December 17, 2025, after a sharp after-hours move to around $0.13 following a regular-session close near $0.09. Benzinga+2Public+2 That bounce is the latest twist in what can only be described as a violent December tape for ATPC: the stock suffered a single-day plunge of roughly 95% on Dec. 10, then staged a dramatic rebound the next session with extraordinary volume, before sliding again into mid-December. StockAnalysis So what’s behind today’s headline move—and what are investors focusing on next? The short answer: (1) the company’s recent statement addressing the volatility,
17 December 2025
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European Stock Markets Today: STOXX 600 Near Record as Banks, Oil and Miners Rally on UK Inflation Surprise (Dec. 17, 2025)

European Stock Markets Today: STOXX 600 Near Record as Banks, Oil and Miners Rally on UK Inflation Surprise (Dec. 17, 2025)

European stock markets pushed higher on Wednesday, December 17, as a broad rebound in financials and commodity-linked shares helped the region recover from the prior session’s dip—while a sharp downside surprise in UK inflation turbocharged rate-cut expectations and lifted London-listed equities. The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.4% to 581.81 by mid-morning in Europe, moving back within “striking distance” of its record high. Banks led, supported by energy and mining after a jump in oil and precious metals. Reuters+1 In the largest national moves, the UK’s FTSE 100 outperformed after inflation data strengthened the case for a Bank of England cut
17 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Jumps as UK Inflation Cools and Bank of England Rate-Cut Bets Surge (17 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Jumps as UK Inflation Cools and Bank of England Rate-Cut Bets Surge (17 December 2025)

London stocks closed firmly higher on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, after a sharper-than-expected drop in UK inflation turbocharged expectations of an imminent Bank of England (BoE) interest-rate cut and triggered a broad rally across rate-sensitive and internationally exposed sectors. Key takeaways from UK markets today Market snapshot: where UK indices finished on 17 December 2025 FTSE 100 (UK large caps)The FTSE 100 closed at 9,847.61, up 1.68% on the day. It traded between 9,744.40 and 9,850.70, after opening at 9,762.26. Investing.com FTSE 250 (UK mid caps)The FTSE 250 ended at 22,230.76, up 0.86%. It ranged from 22,041.74 to 22,269.24 after
17 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 slips to 8,585 as banks and energy weigh, while gold and lithium miners rally (Dec 17, 2025)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 slips to 8,585 as banks and energy weigh, while gold and lithium miners rally (Dec 17, 2025)

Australia’s share market finished modestly lower on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with the S&P/ASX 200 easing for a third straight session as weakness in banks, energy, healthcare and consumer staples outweighed a strong rebound across gold and lithium-linked resources stocks. TradingView+2ABC+2 The headline index closed down 13.7 points (‑0.16%) at 8,585.2, after a choppy day in which advancers narrowly beat decliners across the broader market—an intraday tug-of-war reflecting a late-year market stuck between “Santa rally” hopes and renewed concern about 2026 interest rates. TradingView+1 ASX close: What happened in the Australian share market on 17 December 2025 The ASX 200 ended the day lower by about 0.2%, with 10 of 11 sectors in the red
17 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Sensex slips 120, Nifty ends below 25,900 as FII selling and trade-deal uncertainty weigh; rupee rebounds on RBI support

India Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Sensex slips 120, Nifty ends below 25,900 as FII selling and trade-deal uncertainty weigh; rupee rebounds on RBI support

Mumbai, December 17, 2025: Indian equities ended marginally lower for the third consecutive session, with benchmark indices struggling to extend early gains as investors weighed persistent foreign outflows, a still-fragile rupee narrative, and a lack of fresh clarity on India–U.S. trade negotiations. Reuters+1 Market close: Sensex, Nifty edge lower; broader market remains under pressure By the closing bell on Wednesday: Reuters noted the benchmarks are down about 0.9% across three sessions, highlighting how the market has remained in “wait-and-watch” mode despite only mild single-day losses. Reuters Why the market fell today: 4 drivers investors tracked most closely 1) Foreign selling keeps sentiment cautious A key overhang remains the pace
17 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Futures Edge Higher as Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Investors Eye Key Data and Rate Signals (Dec. 17, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Futures Edge Higher as Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Investors Eye Key Data and Rate Signals (Dec. 17, 2025)

As of 6:15 a.m. EST on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Canada’s stock market setup is being pulled in two directions: year-end profit-taking after a blockbuster 2025 run and a fresh commodity-driven tailwind led by a sharp rebound in oil prices overnight. The early read is cautiously constructive. S&P/TSX 60 December futures were modestly higher in overnight trading, pointing to a steadier start for Bay Street after three straight down sessions on the TSX. Barchart.com But today’s tone may hinge less on “risk-on/risk-off” headlines and more on how traders digest three immediate catalysts: Below is what matters most for Canadian stocks today—what’s driving the pre-market narrative, what data could
17 December 2025
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Transocean (RIG) Stock News and Forecast for Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Moves, Backlog Updates, and 2026 Guidance

Transocean (RIG) Stock News and Forecast for Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Moves, Backlog Updates, and 2026 Guidance

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a sharp pullback that interrupted what had been a strong run for the offshore driller earlier this month. In early pricing, RIG was around $3.84. The setup is classic Transocean: a company with tangible signs of operational improvement (backlog additions, rising activity, clearer guidance) colliding with the two forces that never really leave the stock alone—oil-price sensitivity and balance-sheet scrutiny. Transocean stock today: what investors are reacting to on Dec. 17 RIG’s latest move comes immediately after a bruising session on Tuesday, Dec. 16, when
17 December 2025
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First Majestic Silver Stock (NYSE: AG) News Today: Silver Tops $65, Santa Elena Updates, Convertible Notes, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

First Majestic Silver Stock (NYSE: AG) News Today: Silver Tops $65, Santa Elena Updates, Convertible Notes, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE: AG; TSX: AG) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as the precious-metals rally intensifies and fresh company developments continue to ripple through the market. In early trading action, U.S.-listed precious-metal miners—including First Majestic—rose about 3%, helped by a surge in bullion prices that pushed silver above $65 for the first time, according to Reuters. Reuters AG stock has already had a high-volatility, high-momentum run in December—exactly the kind of tape action you’d expect when the underlying commodity is making historic moves and investors are hunting for “leveraged-to-silver” exposure. Nasdaq+1 Below is
17 December 2025
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Asia Stock Markets Today: Nikkei, Hang Seng, Shanghai and Kospi Rise as Tech Rebounds; Australia, Malaysia Slip (Dec. 17, 2025)

Asia Stock Markets Today: Nikkei, Hang Seng, Shanghai and Kospi Rise as Tech Rebounds; Australia, Malaysia Slip (Dec. 17, 2025)

Asian stock markets ended mixed but broadly firmer on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, with North Asia leading gains as chip and AI-linked stocks rebounded, while Australia and parts of Southeast Asia showed more caution amid banking-sector pressure and rate-path uncertainty. A tech-led bounce across Japan, South Korea, mainland China and Hong Kong followed mixed cues from the U.S. (Nasdaq higher, broader indices softer), while investors continued to weigh what a “noisy” U.S. jobs report means for the Federal Reserve’s next moves. TradingView+2TradingView+2 At the same time, markets faced a cluster of policy catalysts: traders were positioning for a Bank of Japan decision later this week, Thailand delivered another rate cut, and Indonesia
17 December 2025
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Inflation Data and Fed Speakers

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Inflation Data and Fed Speakers

NEW YORK — 6:15 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. U.S. stock futures are edging higher early Wednesday after a mixed Tuesday session, as investors recalibrate expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and brace for a late-week burst of inflation data. The pre-market tone is being shaped by three forces: a “noisy” jobs report that revived easing bets, a rebound in oil after fresh Venezuela headlines, and a busy stretch for earnings and deal-driven single-stock moves. markets.businessinsider.com+2Reuters+2 US stock futures rise modestly ahead of the opening bell As of roughly 5:50 a.m. ET, futures pointed to a slightly stronger start for Wall Street:
17 December 2025
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APA Corporation Stock (APA) News Today, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook — What’s Driving APA Shares on Dec. 17, 2025

APA Corporation Stock (APA) News Today, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook — What’s Driving APA Shares on Dec. 17, 2025

APA Corporation (NASDAQ: APA) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a sharp energy-sector slide pushed the stock notably lower in the prior session—just as crude oil whipsawed on a mix of oversupply fears and fresh geopolitical headlines. APA’s share move is happening at the intersection of three storylines investors care about right now: Below is what’s new, what analysts are forecasting, and what matters next for APA stock as of 17.12.2025. APA stock price action: why APA shares fell, and what’s happening premarket on Dec. 17 APA closed Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at $23.96, down
17 December 2025
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Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
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