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Stock Market News 16 December 2025

India Stock Market Today (16 December 2025): Sensex Drops 533 Points, Nifty Slips Below 25,900 as Rupee Hits Record Low — Outlook, Key Levels, and Stocks in Focus

India Stock Market Today (16 December 2025): Sensex Drops 533 Points, Nifty Slips Below 25,900 as Rupee Hits Record Low — Outlook, Key Levels, and Stocks in Focus

Mumbai/New Delhi, December 16, 2025: Indian equities ended sharply lower on Tuesday as a fresh record low in the rupee, continued foreign selling, and uncertainty around the India–US trade deal kept risk appetite in check. The headline indices trimmed part of their intraday losses, but the tone remained defensive across sectors, with metals, private banks and IT among the key drags. Market close: Sensex, Nifty end over 0.6% lower The BSE Sensex closed at 84,679.86, down 533.50 points (–0.63%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled near 25,860 (–0.64%), ending the session below the psychologically important 25,900 mark. mint+2NSE India+2 Intraday, the Sensex fell to around 84,718, and Nifty dipped below 25,900, before paring losses into
16 December 2025
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S&P 500 Today (Dec. 16, 2025, Premarket): Futures Slip Ahead of Delayed Jobs Report, Retail Sales and Flash PMI

S&P 500 Today (Dec. 16, 2025, Premarket): Futures Slip Ahead of Delayed Jobs Report, Retail Sales and Flash PMI

S&P 500 futures fell about 0.5% early Tuesday ahead of key U.S. economic data releases delayed by the government shutdown. The S&P 500 closed Monday at 6,816.51, down 0.16%. Investors awaited a combined jobs report with missing October unemployment data, along with retail sales and PMI figures set for 8:30 a.m. ET. Oil prices dipped on Russia-Ukraine talks and weak Chinese demand.
16 December 2025
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Nasdaq Today: Futures Slide Before Delayed Jobs Report as AI Stocks Stay Under Pressure (Premarket, Dec. 16, 2025)

Nasdaq Today: Futures Slide Before Delayed Jobs Report as AI Stocks Stay Under Pressure (Premarket, Dec. 16, 2025)

Nasdaq-100 futures fell about 0.8%–1.0% in premarket trading Tuesday, with one read showing a 261-point drop as investors awaited delayed U.S. labor data and retail sales figures. The Nasdaq Composite closed Monday down 0.59% at 23,057.41. Bitcoin hovered near $86,000 overnight, while oil and gold prices softened amid macro uncertainty.
16 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Dip Ahead of Delayed Jobs Report (Dec. 16, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Dip Ahead of Delayed Jobs Report (Dec. 16, 2025)

U.S. stock futures slipped early Tuesday, with Dow futures down 101 points, S&P 500 off 20.25, and Nasdaq 100 lower by 115.25 before 5 a.m. ET. Investors await the delayed November jobs report at 8:30 a.m. ET after the government shutdown disrupted key economic data, leaving a gap in October’s unemployment figures for the first time since 1948. Oil and metals also traded lower premarket.
16 December 2025
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Linde plc Stock (LIN) Outlook on Dec. 16, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, Dividend Date, and What Could Move Shares Next

Linde plc Stock (LIN) Outlook on Dec. 16, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, Dividend Date, and What Could Move Shares Next

Linde shares closed at $416.99 on Dec. 15, with analysts maintaining a “Buy” consensus and a $501 average price target, per MarketBeat. RBC cut its target to $490 but kept an Outperform rating, citing concerns over weak industrial production, especially in Europe. Citi named Linde a top pick, while Mizuho trimmed its target to $495, citing lower sector valuation multiples.
16 December 2025
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Vedanta Demerger Approved: Mumbai NCLT Clears Split Into Five Listed Companies After Oil Ministry Objections; Shares Jump

Vedanta Demerger Approved: Mumbai NCLT Clears Split Into Five Listed Companies After Oil Ministry Objections; Shares Jump

The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal approved Vedanta Ltd’s demerger plan on Tuesday, clearing the way for the conglomerate to split into five separately listed businesses. The decision follows months of objections from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Vedanta shares rose up to 4% after the ruling. The written order had not been posted at the time of reporting.
16 December 2025
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iRobot Stock (IRBT) Plunges After Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing: Picea Deal, Nasdaq Delisting Date, and Investor Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

iRobot Stock (IRBT) Plunges After Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing: Picea Deal, Nasdaq Delisting Date, and Investor Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

iRobot will suspend Nasdaq trading on December 22, 2025, after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reaching a deal to transfer ownership to Shenzhen PICEA Robotics. The company warned shareholders they are expected to receive no recovery if the plan is approved. IRBT shares fell 73% to $1.18 on December 16 amid heavy volume. iRobot does not plan to appeal the delisting.
16 December 2025
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Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 16, 2025: Why Shares Dropped, What Analysts See Next

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 16, 2025: Why Shares Dropped, What Analysts See Next

Applied Digital shares fell about 17.5% on Dec. 15, 2025, amid heavy trading and a broad pullback in AI infrastructure stocks. No company-specific news drove the drop, but analysts cited profit-taking, valuation resets, and concerns over financing and rapid expansion. Options activity and a recent SEC resale registration filing also contributed to volatility.
16 December 2025
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B. Riley Financial (RILY) Stock: Overdue Q2 Filing, Profit Swing, Debt Cut, and Nasdaq Deadlines in Focus on Dec. 16, 2025

B. Riley Financial (RILY) Stock: Overdue Q2 Filing, Profit Swing, Debt Cut, and Nasdaq Deadlines in Focus on Dec. 16, 2025

B. Riley Financial filed its overdue Q2 2025 10-Q on December 16, reporting net income of $137.5 million versus a $(435.6) million loss a year earlier and a significant debt reduction. The filing, made ahead of a key Nasdaq compliance deadline, triggered a 16.9% after-hours stock jump and renewed focus on whether the company can stay current with future reports.
16 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) in Focus: Guggenheim’s Buy Call, AI Cloud Economics, and the Biggest Headlines to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

Amazon Stock (AMZN) in Focus: Guggenheim’s Buy Call, AI Cloud Economics, and the Biggest Headlines to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

Guggenheim initiated Amazon coverage with a Buy rating and $300 price target, citing momentum in cloud and AI infrastructure. Analysts point to Amazon’s lagging stock performance versus peers but note renewed focus on AWS and advertising growth. Data center power constraints and AI capex sustainability remain in focus as investor debate intensifies.
16 December 2025
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Hong Kong Tech Stocks Slide as Hang Seng Tech Hits a Three-Week Low; Alibaba and Tencent Sink on Tax-Rumor Jitters and Global Risk-Off (Dec. 16, 2025)

Hong Kong Tech Stocks Slide as Hang Seng Tech Hits a Three-Week Low; Alibaba and Tencent Sink on Tax-Rumor Jitters and Global Risk-Off (Dec. 16, 2025)

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Tech Index fell 1.74% on Tuesday, hitting a multi-week low after a midday rumor about “tax recognition” for tech firms triggered heavy selling. Alibaba dropped over 2%, Tencent and Meituan lost more than 1% each, and Tongguan Gold slid more than 6%. The Hang Seng Index closed down 1.54%. No official confirmation of the rumored tax issue was released.
16 December 2025
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Luminar Technologies (LAZR) Stock Today: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, $110M Unit Sale, Delisting Risk, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Luminar Technologies (LAZR) Stock Today: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, $110M Unit Sale, Delisting Risk, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Luminar Technologies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas and plans to sell its core LiDAR business under court supervision. The company agreed to sell its Luminar Semiconductors unit to Quantum Computing Inc. for $110 million, pending a court-approved auction. LAZR shares plunged about 60% on the news and now trade near $0.30. Luminar expects to be delisted from Nasdaq and will not appeal.
16 December 2025
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Ford Stock (NYSE: F) Today: $19.5B EV Write-Down, Hybrid Pivot, Recall Headline, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Ford Stock (NYSE: F) Today: $19.5B EV Write-Down, Hybrid Pivot, Recall Headline, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Ford Motor Co. shares traded at $13.65 on Dec. 16, down 0.8%, after the company announced a $19.5 billion charge tied to scaling back electric vehicle plans and dissolving a battery joint venture with SK On. U.S. regulators also flagged a new vehicle recall. About $5.5 billion of the charge is expected to impact cash, mostly in 2026 and 2027.
16 December 2025
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Hang Seng Tech Index Hits Lowest Since Nov. 21 as Hong Kong Stocks Slide on China Growth Jitters and Global Tech Rotation

Hang Seng Tech Index Hits Lowest Since Nov. 21 as Hong Kong Stocks Slide on China Growth Jitters and Global Tech Rotation

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 393 points, or 1.54%, to 25,235 on Tuesday, with the Hang Seng Tech Index dropping 1.74% to 5,402, its lowest since late November. Alibaba lost 3.6%, Tencent 1.4%, and SMIC 3.6%. Losses followed weak China economic data and a global retreat from tech ahead of key U.S. releases. Shanghai and CSI 300 indexes also declined.
16 December 2025
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AMC Robotics Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: AMCI): Latest News, Price Action, and Forecast Outlook on Dec. 16, 2025

AMC Robotics Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: AMCI): Latest News, Price Action, and Forecast Outlook on Dec. 16, 2025

AMC Robotics Corporation (NASDAQ: AMCI) surged as much as 170% Dec. 16, trading between $3.44 and $14.23 on volume of about 103.8 million shares after its SPAC merger and ticker change. The stock debuted as AMCI Dec. 10 following its combination with AlphaVest Acquisition Corp. AMC Robotics develops AI-powered security robots and smart surveillance technology.
16 December 2025
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Shell PLC Stock (SHEL) News and Forecast: BP Takeover Talk, Buybacks, and the Key Catalysts Into 2026 (Dec. 16, 2025)

Shell PLC Stock (SHEL) News and Forecast: BP Takeover Talk, Buybacks, and the Key Catalysts Into 2026 (Dec. 16, 2025)

Shell’s chief of mergers and acquisitions, Greg Gut, resigned after leadership blocked a proposal to acquire BP, according to Reuters and the Financial Times. In London, Shell shares closed at 2,706p on Dec. 16; its U.S. ADR traded near $72. The UK’s Financial Reporting Council is investigating EY over audit partner rotation in Shell’s 2024 financials. Shell’s next earnings are due Feb. 5, 2026.
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Diageo plc Stock (DGE.L, DEO) on 16 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets, and What to Watch Next

Diageo plc Stock (DGE.L, DEO) on 16 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets, and What to Watch Next

Diageo shares traded at 1,675.8p in London and $88.92 in New York on December 16, 2025, after a volatile year. Fitch Ratings plans to withdraw its rating on Diageo by January 15. Workers at the Belfast packaging site voted to resume strike action, but Diageo expects no disruption to Guinness supply. Analyst sentiment remains mixed following recent downgrades and price-target cuts.
16 December 2025
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Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock Update 16 December 2025: £200m Interim Buyback, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock Update 16 December 2025: £200m Interim Buyback, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Rolls-Royce announced a £200 million interim share buyback on Tuesday, following the completion of its £1 billion 2025 program in November. Shares traded down about 0.9% at £11.03 in early London trading. The new buyback will run from 2 January to 24 February 2026, with UBS AG London Branch as broker. Shares purchased will be cancelled, reducing share capital.
16 December 2025
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National Grid plc Stock (NG.L / NGG): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook and Key Catalysts on 16 December 2025

National Grid plc Stock (NG.L / NGG): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook and Key Catalysts on 16 December 2025

Ofgem approved a £28bn UK grid upgrade plan, raising National Grid’s allowed investment and warning of a £108 rise in consumer bills by 2031. National Grid shares closed at 1,128p in London with a £55.9bn market cap. Ofgem’s RIIO-T3 Final Determination set a 6.12% real allowed cost of equity for National Grid Electricity Transmission from April 2026.
16 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

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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