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Oracle Stock Slips on AI Data Center Financing Questions: ORCL News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Oracle Stock Slips on AI Data Center Financing Questions: ORCL News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) shares traded lower on Dec. 18, 2025 after fresh headlines reignited a debate that has followed the stock for weeks: is Oracle’s AI cloud boom turning into an infrastructure-and-financing stress test? As of 09:45 UTC on Thursday, Oracle stock was around $178.46, down about 5.4% on the session. The move came after reporting indicated a key…
GE Vernova (GEV) Stock Slides as AI Power-Demand Fears Return — Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

GE Vernova (GEV) Stock Slides as AI Power-Demand Fears Return — Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

December 18, 2025 — GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) shares fell sharply on Thursday, trading around $614 and down roughly 10.5% at last check, extending a sudden pullback after a blistering run fueled by AI-era electricity demand expectations. The move is less about a GE Vernova-specific blowup and more about how tightly the stock has become tethered to the market’s…
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025): S&P 500 Futures Rise, Nasdaq Leads on Micron Jump as CPI Takes Center Stage

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025): S&P 500 Futures Rise, Nasdaq Leads on Micron Jump as CPI Takes Center Stage

As of 5:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, U.S. stock futures are trying to steady the tape after Wednesday’s sharp tech-led selloff, with Nasdaq 100 futures leading gains and S&P 500 futures modestly higher.  MarketScreener The early tone is being set by two competing forces: Below is what matters most for the U.S. stock market today heading into the opening bell. Stock…
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock News Today: Oil-Price Bounce, OxyChem Sale Countdown, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock News Today: Oil-Price Bounce, OxyChem Sale Countdown, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY) is starting Dec. 18 with a very “energy-stock” storyline: a sharp one-day rebound in the share price, fresh macro tailwinds from oil-market headlines, and investors still trying to handicap a huge strategic pivot—the planned sale of OxyChem to Berkshire Hathaway—against the company’s 2026 spending and production plans. OXY last traded around $40.63, up roughly 4.4%…
Lam Research Stock Chart Today: LRCX Tests a Crucial Support Zone After a Fresh Premarket Drop

Lam Research Stock Chart Today: LRCX Tests a Crucial Support Zone After a Fresh Premarket Drop

December 18, 2025 — Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) is giving chart-watchers something concrete to chew on. As of 09:20 UTC on Thursday, LRCX traded at about $154.98, down roughly 5.1% from the prior close—an early move that drops the stock toward one of the most-watched “line in the sand” areas on the daily chart. This matters because Lam’s chart…
Lululemon Athletica Stock (LULU) Surges Into the Spotlight After Elliott’s $1B Stake: News, Forecasts, and What Comes Next

Lululemon Athletica Stock (LULU) Surges Into the Spotlight After Elliott’s $1B Stake: News, Forecasts, and What Comes Next

Dec. 18, 2025 — lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) is back at the center of the market conversation after reports that activist hedge fund Elliott Management has built a stake exceeding $1 billion and is positioning a potential CEO candidate as the company heads into a high-stakes leadership transition. Reuters The stock’s reaction has been swift. LULU was recently trading…
Arm Holdings Stock (NASDAQ: ARM) News Today: Goldman Downgrade, AI Momentum, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Arm Holdings Stock (NASDAQ: ARM) News Today: Goldman Downgrade, AI Momentum, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Arm Holdings plc stock is having one of those “welcome to modern markets” weeks: the long-term AI narrative is still alive and well, but short-term sentiment has turned skittish as analysts debate valuation, Arm’s next strategic move, and what parts of the AI boom Arm actually captures. As of the latest available quote early Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, Arm Holdings…
Devon Energy (DVN) Stock Jumps as Oil Prices Rebound: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and Devon’s 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Devon Energy (DVN) Stock Jumps as Oil Prices Rebound: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and Devon’s 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN) is back in the spotlight on Dec. 18, 2025, after a sharp rebound in the prior session put the U.S. shale producer among the day’s notable energy movers. DVN ended the session at $36.95, up 5.3%, after trading between $35.61 and $37.04. Trading volume topped 10.5 million shares, and the stock remains within striking distance…
ASML Holding N.V. Stock (ASML) Slides on China EUV “Manhattan Project” Report as High‑NA EUV and 2026–2027 Forecasts Stay Strong

ASML Holding N.V. Stock (ASML) Slides on China EUV “Manhattan Project” Report as High‑NA EUV and 2026–2027 Forecasts Stay Strong

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML) is having one of those “welcome to semiconductors” days: the stock is getting hit by long‑term moat anxiety at the exact moment the company’s next growth engine—High‑NA EUV lithography—is moving from lab legend to factory reality. As of early December 18, 2025 (UTC), ASML’s U.S.‑listed ADR traded around $1,015, down roughly 5%–6% from the prior…
Micron Technology Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): MU Jumps on Blowout AI Memory Forecast, HBM Demand, and Analyst Upgrades

Micron Technology Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): MU Jumps on Blowout AI Memory Forecast, HBM Demand, and Analyst Upgrades

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) is back in the market spotlight on December 18, 2025, after the memory-chip maker delivered record fiscal Q1 2026 results and issued second-quarter guidance that materially exceeded Wall Street expectations—a combination that powered a sharp, global rally in the stock. In early European trading on Thursday, Micron’s Frankfurt-listed shares surged nearly 12%, reflecting investor enthusiasm…
Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) Near Record High: Buyback Update, Tokenisation Push, and Fresh 2025–2027 Forecasts

Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) Near Record High: Buyback Update, Tokenisation Push, and Fresh 2025–2027 Forecasts

Standard Chartered PLC shares are trading just shy of a fresh peak after a powerful 2025 rally, with investors weighing a familiar mix: capital returns, regulatory headlines, and the bank’s expanding bet on digitising cross‑border money movement. As of the latest quoted data on 18 December 2025 (08:08 GMT), Standard Chartered stock was around 1,768.5p, up 0.31% on the day,…
Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L) Near 52-Week High as BoE Rate Cut Looms: Buyback Update, Evelyn Partners Deal Talk, and Analyst Targets

Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L) Near 52-Week High as BoE Rate Cut Looms: Buyback Update, Evelyn Partners Deal Talk, and Analyst Targets

LONDON — 18 December 2025 — Barclays PLC stock is ending the year with momentum, hovering around the mid‑460s in pence and repeatedly testing fresh highs, as investors weigh a pivotal macro backdrop against very company-specific catalysts: an active share buyback, renewed attention on UK financial regulation, and ongoing market chatter about a potential wealth-management acquisition. Barclays (LSE: BARC, Reuters…

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  • Nasdaq Valuation Bolstered by Fintech Partnerships and Governance Update
    January 24, 2026, 3:07 PM EST. Nasdaq (NDAQ) is gaining traction with a governance update that clarifies board powers and limits officer liability, effective from January 2026, after SEC approval. This change enhances the company's decision-making framework around major corporate actions, potentially influencing future strategic moves. The stock has seen a 10.87% rise over 90 days and a 22.32% return over one year, reflecting growing momentum despite recent softness. Trading near $98 with a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 26.9 and about 9% annual earnings per share (EPS) growth, Nasdaq's valuation appears modest relative to its fintech pivot. A new partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aims to upgrade market infrastructure, improving efficiencies and scalability, which could lift net margins and revenue growth. Investors face the question of whether the stock remains undervalued or already prices in this growth potential.
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