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Stock Market 20 December 2025

Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next (Dec. 20, 2025)

Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next (Dec. 20, 2025)

Netflix shares closed near $94 Friday after news of its proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming assets. Paramount Skydance launched a hostile bid for all of WBD, complicating the deal. Regulatory scrutiny intensified after former President Trump indicated involvement in the review. A consumer class action has also been filed to block the merger.
20 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) Forecast and News on Dec. 20, 2025: Expense Outlook, Fed Cuts, Buybacks, and Crypto Tokenization

JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) Forecast and News on Dec. 20, 2025: Expense Outlook, Fed Cuts, Buybacks, and Crypto Tokenization

JPMorgan Chase shares closed at $317.21 Friday, up 1.35%, after a volatile December. The stock fell sharply earlier in the month when management projected 2026 expenses could reach $105 billion, above analyst estimates. The bank also hired Berkshire Hathaway’s Todd Combs to lead a new $10 billion investment team. Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings are due Jan. 13, 2026.
20 December 2025
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Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Update on 20 Dec 2025: TASI Rebounds From Two‑Year Low as Oil, Rate Cuts and IPO Sentiment Shape 2026

Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Update on 20 Dec 2025: TASI Rebounds From Two‑Year Low as Oil, Rate Cuts and IPO Sentiment Shape 2026

The Tadawul All Share Index closed at 10,450.27 on December 18, up 0.35% after hitting a more than two-year low the previous day. November saw a 9.1% drop, the steepest monthly decline in three years, with the index down about 12% year-to-date. Market sentiment remains sensitive to oil price weakness and domestic monetary conditions.
20 December 2025
Costco Stock News Today: COST Near 1-Year Lows After Rare “Sell” Call; Earnings Beat, Membership Trends, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Costco Stock News Today: COST Near 1-Year Lows After Rare “Sell” Call; Earnings Beat, Membership Trends, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Costco shares traded at $855.62 on Dec. 20, 2025, about 1% above the 52-week low after a strong fiscal first quarter. Roth/MKM downgraded the stock to “Sell,” citing slowing membership growth and weaker renewal rates. The downgrade points to potential 10% downside, with analysts split over whether Costco’s membership model is losing steam. Competitive pressure from Sam’s Club and BJ’s is rising.
20 December 2025
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Mexico Stock Exchange News (Dec. 20, 2025): BMV Holds Near 64,000 as Banxico Cuts to 7%, Volaris-Viva Merger Sparks Rally, and 2026 IPC Forecasts Firm Up

Mexico Stock Exchange News (Dec. 20, 2025): BMV Holds Near 64,000 as Banxico Cuts to 7%, Volaris-Viva Merger Sparks Rally, and 2026 IPC Forecasts Firm Up

Mexico’s S&P/BMV IPC closed Friday at 63,966.98, up 0.25% for the day but down 1.15% for the week, marking its second weekly decline in three weeks. Volaris surged after news of a planned merger with Viva Aerobus, while Televisa and TEAK fell sharply. The index remains up for December and on track for one of its strongest years in over a decade.
20 December 2025
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AMD Stock News and Forecast (Dec. 20, 2025): What’s Driving Advanced Micro Devices Shares, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 Catalysts

AMD Stock News and Forecast (Dec. 20, 2025): What’s Driving Advanced Micro Devices Shares, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 Catalysts

AMD shares jumped 6.15% to close at $213.43 on Friday, December 19, with trading volume near 58 million. The rally followed news that AMD CEO Lisa Su met with China’s Commerce Minister in Beijing on December 18 to discuss business cooperation, as investors monitor AI demand and U.S. export controls affecting China sales.
20 December 2025
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São Paulo Stock Exchange (B3) Outlook: Ibovespa Near 158,000 After Brazil’s 2026 Budget Approval as Selic Rate-Cut Bets and Election Politics Drive 2026 Forecasts

São Paulo Stock Exchange (B3) Outlook: Ibovespa Near 158,000 After Brazil’s 2026 Budget Approval as Selic Rate-Cut Bets and Election Politics Drive 2026 Forecasts

Brazil’s Ibovespa closed higher for a second day on Friday at 158,473.02, but ended the week down 1.4%. Trading was volatile, with banks like Itaú Unibanco and Bradesco leading gains and R$32.3 billion in volume. Congress approved the 2026 budget, projecting a primary surplus of 34.5 billion reais, the first under Lula’s current term. Investors remain focused on interest rate timing and political risks.
20 December 2025
Palantir (PLTR) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Price Action, U.S. Navy ShipOS Catalyst, Chain Reaction With Nvidia, and Wall Street Forecasts

Palantir (PLTR) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Price Action, U.S. Navy ShipOS Catalyst, Chain Reaction With Nvidia, and Wall Street Forecasts

Palantir Technologies closed at $193.38 on Dec. 19, up 4.18%, putting shares just 6.8% below their 52-week high. The move follows news of a $448 million U.S. Navy contract and new AI partnerships, as well as a multi-year renewal with France’s DGSI. Palantir’s stock is now more than triple its 52-week low.
20 December 2025
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Singapore Exchange (SGX) in Focus: Latest News, IPO Forecasts and 2026 Outlook as Singapore Pushes a Market Revival

Singapore Exchange (SGX) in Focus: Latest News, IPO Forecasts and 2026 Outlook as Singapore Pushes a Market Revival

Singapore Exchange reported November securities market turnover up 18% year-on-year to S$35.5 billion, with daily average value at S$1.8 billion. Index heavyweights and REITs led flows, while the Straits Times Index hit a record 4,575.91. FTSE China A50 Index Futures open interest rose to 1.07 million contracts. GIFT Nifty 50 Futures and Options open interest reached a record US$16.5 billion notional.
20 December 2025
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Micron Technology Stock (MU) in Focus on Dec. 20, 2025: Record Results, Explosive Q2 Guidance, and the AI Memory “Supercycle” Debate

Micron Technology Stock (MU) in Focus on Dec. 20, 2025: Record Results, Explosive Q2 Guidance, and the AI Memory “Supercycle” Debate

Micron Technology shares closed at $265.92 Friday, up 7%, after posting record fiscal Q1 2026 results and raising its Q2 outlook on strong AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory. Revenue reached $13.64 billion with GAAP net income of $5.24 billion. Cloud memory led business unit growth. Investors responded to the company’s guidance and its role in AI infrastructure.
20 December 2025
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Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Update: ASIC Forces Major ASX Ltd Reset as ASX 200 Holds Near 8,600 — Key News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Update: ASIC Forces Major ASX Ltd Reset as ASX 200 Holds Near 8,600 — Key News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

ASIC has forced ASX Ltd into a major operational overhaul after repeated failures, imposing a $150 million capital charge and demanding governance reforms. The regulator’s intervention follows an inquiry that found ASX’s focus on short-term returns undermined its role as critical infrastructure. ASX has cut its dividend payout ratio and lowered its return-on-equity target. Nearly 10,000 documents and 140 interviews informed the probe.
20 December 2025
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Meta Platforms (META) Stock News on Dec. 20, 2025: AI Video Push, EU Scrutiny, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News on Dec. 20, 2025: AI Video Push, EU Scrutiny, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Meta shares closed at $658.77 on Dec. 19, down 0.85%, with after-hours trading near $661.83. The stock remains about 19% below its 52-week high, as analysts cite capital spending and regulatory risks. Meta is accelerating AI product development, with new models planned for 2026. Analyst consensus stays positive, with RBC maintaining an $810 price target.
20 December 2025
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National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Today: Derivatives Reforms, IPO Signals, and Nifty 50 Forecasts as 2026 Approaches

National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Today: Derivatives Reforms, IPO Signals, and Nifty 50 Forecasts as 2026 Approaches

The National Stock Exchange of India introduced a pre-open session for equity derivatives, aiming to set opening prices through a call auction. On December 20, the Nifty 50 closed at 25,966.40, up 0.58%. The exchange’s listed market capitalization stood at about $5.2 trillion. The long-delayed NSE IPO remains under discussion amid regulatory changes.
20 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Azure Growth, AI Capex Shockwaves, and Fresh Regulatory Risks

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Azure Growth, AI Capex Shockwaves, and Fresh Regulatory Risks

Microsoft shares closed at $485.92 on Dec. 19, 2025, valuing the company at about $3.85 trillion. Fiscal Q1 2026 revenue rose 18% to $77.7 billion, with Microsoft Cloud up 26%. Losses tied to OpenAI investments cut net income by $3.1 billion for the quarter. Regulatory scrutiny and soaring AI infrastructure costs remain in focus.
20 December 2025
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Bombay Stock Exchange News Today: Sensex Closes at 84,929 as BSE Plans Order-Message Fees, Mock Trading, and a Major Index Rejig

Bombay Stock Exchange News Today: Sensex Closes at 84,929 as BSE Plans Order-Message Fees, Mock Trading, and a Major Index Rejig

The Bombay Stock Exchange will introduce charges for brokers exceeding 10 crore daily order messages in the Equity Cash Segment, starting January 15, 2026. The Sensex closed up 0.53% at 84,929.36 on Friday, but both Sensex and Nifty ended the week lower amid rupee concerns and foreign outflows. A mock trading session and index reconstitution are also planned.
20 December 2025
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NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Intel Deal Cleared, China Chip Review Looms, and Wall Street Sees Upside

NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Intel Deal Cleared, China Chip Review Looms, and Wall Street Sees Upside

Nvidia shares closed near $180.99 on Dec. 20, 2025, after reports that the Trump administration may allow H200 AI chip exports to China, pending an interagency review. The Commerce Department has sent license applications to State, Energy, and Defense for a 30-day review, with the final decision resting with the president. The move faces criticism from China hawks over national security concerns.
20 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • US Stocks Rise on March 18 Despite Middle East Tensions and High Oil Prices
    March 18, 2026, 8:26 AM EDT. U.S. stock markets closed higher on March 18, 2026, ignoring elevated crude oil prices amid ongoing Middle East conflict. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.1% to 46,993.26, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.5%, boosted by tech giant Western Digital's 9.6% jump. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, with all 11 sectors advancing. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), a measure of market fear, dropped 4.9% to 22.37. Despite geopolitical tensions and oil supply disruptions, investors awaited the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision from its FOMC meeting. Market consensus heavily favors stable rates between 3.5-3.75%, with only mild probability of a hike.
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