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Stock Market News 17 December 2025

Micron Technology (MU) Stock on Dec. 17, 2025: Earnings Preview, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Wall Street’s Bullish Reset

Micron Technology (MU) Stock on Dec. 17, 2025: Earnings Preview, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Wall Street’s Bullish Reset

Micron Technology will report fiscal Q1 2026 results after markets close Wednesday, with an earnings call at 4:30 p.m. ET. Shares traded near $234.55 by mid-morning amid heavy volatility and analyst upgrades. Wall Street expects revenue of about $12.9 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.96. The stock has surged in 2025 on optimism over tight supply, rising memory prices, and AI-driven demand.
17 December 2025
Oracle Stock Today (ORCL): Blue Owl Funding Snag Puts $10B Michigan AI Data Center in Spotlight — News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Oracle Stock Today (ORCL): Blue Owl Funding Snag Puts $10B Michigan AI Data Center in Spotlight — News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Oracle shares fell 3.8% to $181.45 midday Wednesday after reports that Blue Owl Capital will not back a $10 billion Michigan data center project tied to OpenAI. Oracle said talks remain “on schedule.” The Wall Street Journal highlighted investor concerns over Oracle’s $523 billion AI backlog and execution risks. Citizens reiterated a $342 price target.
Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock News Today: Waymo’s $100B+ Funding Talks, Gemini Expansion, and Fresh Analyst Targets (Dec. 17, 2025)

Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock News Today: Waymo’s $100B+ Funding Talks, Gemini Expansion, and Fresh Analyst Targets (Dec. 17, 2025)

Alphabet Class C shares fell 1.8% to around $302 Wednesday amid volatile trading, with the company’s market cap near $3.7 trillion. Waymo is in talks to raise over $10 billion at a valuation of at least $100 billion, Reuters reported. Google also launched an experimental AI agent, “CC,” for paid U.S. and Canadian users.
17 December 2025
Amazon Stock (AMZN) Today: $10B OpenAI Investment Talks, Trainium Chip Catalyst, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Amazon Stock (AMZN) Today: $10B OpenAI Investment Talks, Trainium Chip Catalyst, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Amazon is in talks to invest about $10 billion in OpenAI, according to multiple reports on Dec. 17. The potential deal could see OpenAI adopt Amazon’s Trainium AI chips and deepen its use of AWS. AMZN traded near $222.56 as of 14:19 UTC, up about 1.4% in early trading after the news. Microsoft’s existing stake and cloud exclusivity remain a factor in negotiations.
Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: Instagram Reels Hits Fire TV, Zuckerberg’s AI Pivot, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: Instagram Reels Hits Fire TV, Zuckerberg’s AI Pivot, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Meta shares rose 1.5% to around $657 Wednesday, valuing the company near $1.85 trillion, as investors reacted to Instagram Reels launching on Amazon Fire TV in the U.S. The move brings short-form video to television screens for the first time. Traders weighed the new product against concerns over Meta’s AI spending and ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
Apple Stock (AAPL) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025: Morgan Stanley Raises Target to $315 as India Supply-Chain Plans and App Store Scrutiny Intensify

Apple Stock (AAPL) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025: Morgan Stanley Raises Target to $315 as India Supply-Chain Plans and App Store Scrutiny Intensify

Apple shares closed at $274.61 on Dec. 16 after peaking at $288.62 earlier in the month, keeping its market cap near $4.06 trillion. Morgan Stanley raised its price target for Apple to $315, citing higher FY2027 EPS estimates. Reuters reported Apple is in talks with Indian chipmakers to assemble and package iPhone components in India. Regulatory scrutiny over App Store and mobile payments in Europe and Switzerland remains in focus.
17 December 2025
Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Today: Shares Steady After Sharp Selloff as Wall Street Backs 2026 AI Growth Despite Margin Pressure (Dec. 17, 2025)

Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Today: Shares Steady After Sharp Selloff as Wall Street Backs 2026 AI Growth Despite Margin Pressure (Dec. 17, 2025)

Broadcom shares traded near $341 on Dec. 17, recovering slightly after their steepest three-day drop since March 2020. The stock’s slide followed guidance that fiscal Q1 gross margin will fall about 100 basis points, as AI revenue shifts toward lower-margin custom processors. Management projected Q1 revenue of $19.1 billion, above estimates, and expects AI semiconductor revenue to double year over year. Investors remain focused on margin pressures despite strong AI demand.
NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) News Today: Amazon–OpenAI Trainium Talks, China’s MetaX IPO Surge, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) News Today: Amazon–OpenAI Trainium Talks, China’s MetaX IPO Surge, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

NVIDIA shares rose 0.7% to $177.72 early Wednesday as investors reacted to reports of Amazon’s $10 billion talks with OpenAI, which could increase OpenAI’s use of Amazon’s Trainium AI chips over NVIDIA’s. The news comes amid growing competition from alternative chips and China’s expanding domestic AI hardware sector.
Tesla Stock (TSLA) Hits Fresh Records as Robotaxi Momentum Meets California DMV Risk — News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 17, 2025

Tesla Stock (TSLA) Hits Fresh Records as Robotaxi Momentum Meets California DMV Risk — News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 17, 2025

Tesla shares closed at a record $489.88 on Tuesday after Elon Musk confirmed driverless robotaxi testing in Austin. California regulators ruled Tesla’s “Autopilot” marketing is misleading, giving the company a deadline to address the issue or risk a temporary sales suspension in the state. Vehicle sales remain Tesla’s main revenue source.
Intel Stock News and Forecast (Dec. 17, 2025): INTC in Focus on SambaNova Deal Talk, High‑NA EUV Milestone, and Analyst Price Targets

Intel Stock News and Forecast (Dec. 17, 2025): INTC in Focus on SambaNova Deal Talk, High‑NA EUV Milestone, and Analyst Price Targets

Intel shares closed at $37.31 on Dec. 16, 2025, trading between $36.92 and $37.96 Wednesday, with a market cap near $178 billion. Reports say Intel signed a nonbinding term sheet to acquire AI chip startup SambaNova for about $1.6 billion. The company is also making progress on next-gen chipmaking and may outsource a key chipset to Samsung.
Ambev (ABEV) Stock News Today: Dividend Boost, New Capacity, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Ambev (ABEV) Stock News Today: Dividend Boost, New Capacity, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Ambev’s board approved dividends of R$0.4612 per share, payable Dec. 30, 2025, and interest on own capital of R$0.2690 gross per share, to be paid by Dec. 31, 2026. The NYSE ADR trades ex-dividend and ex-IOC starting Dec. 19. Ambev’s ADR closed at $2.55 on Dec. 16, near its 52-week high. The company is also expanding premium beer output and packaging capacity.
Ford Stock (NYSE: F) News Today: $19.5B EV Reset, LG Battery Deal Cancellation, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Ford Stock (NYSE: F) News Today: $19.5B EV Reset, LG Battery Deal Cancellation, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock is trading around $13.67 on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors digest a sweeping strategic pivot that’s reshaping Ford’s electric-vehicle roadmap, capital spending priorities, and longer-term earnings narrative. This week’s headlines aren’t the usual “new trim level” kind of news. They’re the “rip up the blueprint and redraw it” kind—anchored by a $19.5 billion EV-related charge, the cancellation of a major battery supply deal with LG Energy Solution, and a new push into battery storage for data centers as AI-driven power demand accelerates. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Below is what’s moving Ford stock today, what Wall Street
17 December 2025
Comet 3I/ATLAS Today: Latest News, Science Updates, and How to See the Rare Interstellar Comet Before Its Dec. 19, 2025 Flyby

Comet 3I/ATLAS Today: Latest News, Science Updates, and How to See the Rare Interstellar Comet Before Its Dec. 19, 2025 Flyby

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth on Dec. 19, passing at a distance of 1.8 astronomical units—about 170 million miles—according to NASA. Astronomers are racing to observe the rare visitor, only the third confirmed interstellar object, before it leaves the solar system. New analysis attributes its path deviations to normal comet outgassing, not artificial propulsion.
17 December 2025
American Airlines Stock (AAL) Today: Premium Push Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 17, 2025

American Airlines Stock (AAL) Today: Premium Push Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 17, 2025

American Airlines stock closed at $15.99 on Dec. 16, up 4.31%, with trading volume near 98.4 million shares. The company is shifting strategy toward premium cabins, highlighted by the debut of its Airbus A321XLR with new “Flagship Suite” seats on the New York–Los Angeles route Dec. 18. Executives aim to boost high-margin revenue and compete more directly with Delta and United.
17 December 2025
Pfizer Stock (PFE) Slips After 2026 Outlook: Guidance, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Update, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 17, 2025

Pfizer Stock (PFE) Slips After 2026 Outlook: Guidance, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Update, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 17, 2025

Pfizer shares fell 3.4% to $25.53 Wednesday after the company cut its 2025 revenue forecast to about $62 billion and issued 2026 guidance below analyst expectations. Pfizer now projects 2026 revenue of $59.5–$62.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.80–$3.00. COVID-19 product sales are expected to drop to $5 billion in 2026. No share repurchases are planned for 2025 or 2026.
Opendoor (OPEN) Stock News Today: Leadership Shake-Up, Warrant Dividend Fallout, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Opendoor (OPEN) Stock News Today: Leadership Shake-Up, Warrant Dividend Fallout, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Opendoor Technologies closed at $6.73 on Dec. 16, 2025, up 4.02%, with trading volume near 73 million shares and a market cap of $5.2 billion. The company named Lucas Matheson as President and Christy Schwartz as CFO, both with compensation packages tied to stock price targets. Opendoor’s recent volatility and a special warrant dividend have kept trading activity at “meme-stock-adjacent” levels.
Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Board Rejects Paramount Bid, Reaffirms Netflix Deal — News, Forecasts, and What’s Next (Dec. 17, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Board Rejects Paramount Bid, Reaffirms Netflix Deal — News, Forecasts, and What’s Next (Dec. 17, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) is having one of those “entire media industry holds its breath” days. On December 17, 2025, WBD shares traded around $28.90, placing the stock squarely between two competing takeover paths: Netflix’s $27.75-per-share deal for WBD’s studios/streaming assets and Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share all-cash hostile tender offer for the full company. Investing.com That in-between price is the market’s way of saying: “We think something might change.” Below is a detailed breakdown of the latest news (Dec. 17), current deal math, analyst-style scenario forecasts, and the key dates that matter most for WBD stock right now. What
17 December 2025
NVIDIA Stock Today: NVDA Holds Near $178 as AI Bubble Debate, Open-Source Push, and China Chip Policy Shape the Outlook

NVIDIA Stock Today: NVDA Holds Near $178 as AI Bubble Debate, Open-Source Push, and China Chip Policy Shape the Outlook

Nvidia shares closed at $177.72 on Tuesday, up 0.8%, and hovered near $178 in early Wednesday trading. Investors remain focused on AI infrastructure demand and concerns over tech valuations. UBS analysts argue AI spending is expanding into enterprise and industrial uses, not just hype. U.S.–China chip restrictions and Nvidia’s push into open-source software are also in focus.
Tesla Stock (TSLA) Hits Record High Near $490 as Robotaxi Buzz Surges—While California Targets “Autopilot” Marketing

Tesla Stock (TSLA) Hits Record High Near $490 as Robotaxi Buzz Surges—While California Targets “Autopilot” Marketing

Tesla shares closed at $489.88 Tuesday, up 3%, hitting a record high for the first time in a year. California regulators warned Tesla to change “Autopilot” marketing or face a 30-day sales license suspension, though enforcement is paused for now. The moves come as Tesla touts new robotaxi testing without safety monitors, fueling investor optimism.

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BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

8 February 2026
London, Feb 8, 2026, 08:54 GMT — Market closed. BAE Systems plc (BAES.L) shares last closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, with about 5.6 million shares traded. The London Stock Exchange is shut on Sunday and the stock will reopen on Monday. (Investing.com) That next session lands with BAE’s full-year results due on Feb. 18, a date investors treat as the next real price setter. Traders are watching for guidance on 2026 sales and cash flow, and how much cash the group plans to send back to shareholders. (investors.baesystems.com) BAE has also put a new idea on the
Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

8 February 2026
Barclays shares closed up 2.71% at 479.1 pence on Friday, ahead of full-year results and a targets update due Tuesday. Barclays and NatWest have both submitted offers for Evelyn Partners, with a deal announcement possible this week, according to Reuters. Mary Francis will retire from the Barclays board in May. Investors are watching for signals on costs, credit quality, and capital returns.
Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

8 February 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,229p on Friday, up 1.78%, as the FTSE 100 gained 0.59%. The company reported buying 742,570 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 12.66 million shares. Rolls-Royce will attend the World Defense Show in Riyadh, noting over 80% of its Saudi workforce are nationals.
Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

8 February 2026
Vodafone (VOD.L) bought 27.1 million shares this week as its new buyback began, with the stock closing Friday up 1.47% at 110.6p after a sharp drop the day before. Investors remain focused on Germany’s service-revenue growth and the pace of buybacks ahead of Monday’s open. The company maintained full-year guidance after reporting 5.4% group service revenue growth in Q3, with Germany up 0.7%.
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