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Stock Market 18 December 2025

Trump Media (DJT) Stock Surges After $6 Billion Fusion Merger With TAE: News, Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 18, 2025)

Trump Media (DJT) Stock Surges After $6 Billion Fusion Merger With TAE: News, Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 18, 2025)

Trump Media & Technology Group shares jumped 34.77% to $14.11 on Dec. 18 after announcing a $6 billion all-stock merger with TAE Technologies, a private nuclear fusion firm backed by Google. The combined company will be co-led by Devin Nunes and Michl Binderbauer, with each side owning about 50%. Trump Media committed up to $300 million in cash. The deal aims to close by mid-2026.
18 December 2025
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US Space and Defense Stocks Today: Midday Market Movers, Taiwan Arms Package, Rocket Lab’s Space Force Launch, and the White House NDAA Timeline (Dec. 18, 2025)

US Space and Defense Stocks Today: Midday Market Movers, Taiwan Arms Package, Rocket Lab’s Space Force Launch, and the White House NDAA Timeline (Dec. 18, 2025)

U.S. aerospace and defense ETFs outperformed the broader market at midday Thursday, with ITA up 2.14%, XAR up 2.27%, and PPA up 1.47%. The S&P 500 ETF rose 1.35%. Investors weighed softer inflation data against White House discussions of possible limits on buybacks, dividends, and executive pay for contractors with delayed or over-budget projects. Major defense primes traded mixed.
18 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Rally Near Noon ET as Soft Inflation and AI Demand Reset the Narrative

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Rally Near Noon ET as Soft Inflation and AI Demand Reset the Narrative

Big Tech stocks rebounded by midday Thursday, December 18, 2025, with the Magnificent Seven all higher after a benign November inflation report and strong Micron earnings. Nasdaq rose about 2% by late morning, S&P 500 up 1.4%, and Dow up 1%. The 10-year Treasury yield dipped to 4.12%. CPI data was limited due to a 43-day government shutdown, leaving investors with less clarity on near-term trends.
18 December 2025
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Quantum Computing Stocks Today: IonQ (IONQ), Rigetti (RGTI), D-Wave (QBTS) and Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) Rebound at Midday on New Deals and Wall Street Calls (Dec. 18, 2025)

Quantum Computing Stocks Today: IonQ (IONQ), Rigetti (RGTI), D-Wave (QBTS) and Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) Rebound at Midday on New Deals and Wall Street Calls (Dec. 18, 2025)

IonQ shares rose 3% to $47.23 by midday Thursday after expanding its QuantumBasel partnership to over $60 million through 2029. Rigetti, D-Wave, and Quantum Computing Inc. also traded higher. The gains followed recent losses tied to renewed AI bubble concerns and were fueled by fresh analyst coverage and M&A headlines. Trading volumes spiked across the group.
18 December 2025
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Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News Today: Secure AI Agent Payments, USDC Settlement Expansion, and Analyst Upgrades Put 2026 in Focus

Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News Today: Secure AI Agent Payments, USDC Settlement Expansion, and Analyst Upgrades Put 2026 in Focus

Visa announced on Dec. 18 that hundreds of secure, AI agent-initiated transactions have been completed with partners, marking a milestone for its Intelligent Commerce program. Shares traded near $347 midday as investors assessed the update and ongoing regulatory concerns. Visa said 47% of U.S. shoppers now use AI tools for shopping tasks and predicts millions will use AI agents for purchases by late 2026.
18 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): JPM Near Record High as CPI Cools, Analysts Turn Cautious Ahead of Q4 Earnings

JPMorgan Chase Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): JPM Near Record High as CPI Cools, Analysts Turn Cautious Ahead of Q4 Earnings

JPMorgan Chase shares closed at $317.44 Thursday, up 0.78%, trading near record highs set earlier in the week. The move followed a U.S. inflation report showing CPI up 2.7% year over year, though data was affected by October’s government shutdown. Investors also tracked fresh analyst updates and several JPMorgan-related headlines ahead of the bank’s upcoming earnings.
18 December 2025
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Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EU Privacy Ruling, IRS Tax Fight, and Wall Street’s 2026 AI Forecasts

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EU Privacy Ruling, IRS Tax Fight, and Wall Street’s 2026 AI Forecasts

Meta shares rose 2.7% to about $667 Thursday, outpacing major U.S. indexes, as investors weighed a sweeping Austrian Supreme Court ruling against Meta’s EU ad model. The court ordered Meta to give EU users full access to their personal data, rejecting Meta’s trade secret defense and finding violations of GDPR consent rules. The decision is final and enforceable across the EU.
18 December 2025
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Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock News Today: Bitcoin Buys, MSCI Index Risk, Nasdaq 100 Update, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock News Today: Bitcoin Buys, MSCI Index Risk, Nasdaq 100 Update, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Strategy Inc disclosed it bought 10,645 bitcoin for $980.3 million between Dec. 8–14, funded by selling 4.79 million shares for $888.2 million. As of Dec. 14, total bitcoin holdings reached 671,268 BTC. Shares traded near $165 on Dec. 18 after volatile swings. Debate over dilution and bitcoin accumulation dominated trading.
18 December 2025
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CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Rebounds on Dec. 18, 2025: Debt Fears, Data-Center Delays, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for Investors

CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Rebounds on Dec. 18, 2025: Debt Fears, Data-Center Delays, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next for Investors

CoreWeave shares rose nearly 5% to around $68 by late morning Dec. 18, rebounding after days of heavy selling tied to concerns over debt and data-center financing. The move followed Micron’s strong outlook and analyst comments suggesting recent losses in CoreWeave may have been overdone. The stock traded between $64.89 and $68.90, with a 52-week range of $33 to $187.
18 December 2025
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Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock News Today: Orforglipron Pill Data, Pricing Moves, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock News Today: Orforglipron Pill Data, Pricing Moves, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Eli Lilly reported positive Phase 3 results for its oral obesity drug orforglipron, showing patients maintained prior weight loss after switching from injectable treatments. Shares rose about 1.75% to $1,060 on Thursday. The company also plans significant price cuts for Mounjaro and Zepbound in Canada, according to a separate report. Lilly said orforglipron’s safety profile matched earlier studies, with mostly mild gastrointestinal side effects.
18 December 2025
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Micron Stock (MU) Jumps on Blowout Forecast: AI Memory Shortage, HBM Sold Out for 2026, and What Wall Street Expects Next

Micron Stock (MU) Jumps on Blowout Forecast: AI Memory Shortage, HBM Sold Out for 2026, and What Wall Street Expects Next

Micron Technology reported record fiscal Q1 2026 results, with revenue of $13.64 billion and GAAP net income of $5.24 billion, beating Wall Street estimates. The company issued Q2 guidance far above expectations, projecting revenue of $18.7 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $8.42. Shares surged, lifting semiconductor stocks as Micron said all 2026 HBM supply is sold out amid tight AI-driven demand.
18 December 2025
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Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch on December 18, 2025

Alphabet (GOOG) Class C Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch on December 18, 2025

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) closed at $298.06 on December 17, down 3.14% and marking a fifth straight session of losses. The stock now sits 9.31% below its 52-week high from November 25, with trading volume above its 50-day average. Analysts cite strong AI-driven Search engagement, but valuation concerns and high expectations have pressured the stock.
18 December 2025
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Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Jumps on Prediction Markets Expansion, Coinbase Competition, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts — What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 18, 2025

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Jumps on Prediction Markets Expansion, Coinbase Competition, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts — What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 18, 2025

Robinhood shares rose 5.45% to $122.11 by 10:30 a.m. ET Thursday after the company expanded its sports-focused event contracts, including new “combo” offerings. The move comes as Coinbase enters the stock and event contract space, intensifying competition. Trading volume reached about 9.16 million shares. Analysts continue to adjust expectations following Robinhood’s breakout year.
18 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today — Dec. 18, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, New Corporate Moves, and the Latest Wall Street Forecasts

Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today — Dec. 18, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, New Corporate Moves, and the Latest Wall Street Forecasts

Netflix shares rose 0.83% to $95.58 on December 18 as Warner Bros. Discovery’s board publicly backed Netflix’s takeover bid, rejecting Paramount Skydance’s hostile offer. Trading volume topped 30 million shares. The stock remains in the $93–$97 range following a 10-for-1 split in November. Warner’s board called Netflix’s proposal binding and fully financed.
18 December 2025
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Palantir Stock (PLTR) Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Volatile Session, Fresh Forecasts, and Why Wall Street Is Split

Palantir Stock (PLTR) Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Volatile Session, Fresh Forecasts, and Why Wall Street Is Split

Palantir Technologies shares swung between $174.38 and $186.49 on December 18, 2025, closing at $182.39 with volume near 90.3 million. The stock’s volatility followed a tech-sector selloff and then a rebound after softer U.S. inflation data. Palantir’s market cap stood at about $424.3 billion. Analyst debate over valuation and AI growth prospects continues.
18 December 2025
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Oracle Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): ORCL Volatility Returns as Michigan AI Data-Center Funding Headlines Collide With Oracle’s $523B Backlog

Oracle Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): ORCL Volatility Returns as Michigan AI Data-Center Funding Headlines Collide With Oracle’s $523B Backlog

Oracle shares traded near $181–$182 midday Thursday after reports that funding talks stalled for its planned $10 billion Michigan AI data center. Oracle said equity deal discussions remain on track and do not involve Blue Owl Capital, countering reports a partner exited. The project has been linked to OpenAI-related demand. Investors are watching for clarity on financing and delivery.
18 December 2025
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Tesla Stock (TSLA) News Today: Record-High Rally Wobbles on California Autopilot Ruling, Robotaxi Momentum and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Tesla Stock (TSLA) News Today: Record-High Rally Wobbles on California Autopilot Ruling, Robotaxi Momentum and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Tesla shares fell from a record high near $495 to the high-$460s on Dec. 18 after California regulators moved to suspend, then paused, the company’s sales and manufacturing licenses over “Autopilot” marketing claims. The DMV gave Tesla up to 90 days to comply by changing its terminology. Analysts remain split on Tesla’s long-term value, with investor focus shifting to robotaxis and AI.
18 December 2025
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) News Today, Dec. 18, 2025: AI Leadership Shake‑Up, OpenAI Talks, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Amazon Stock (AMZN) News Today, Dec. 18, 2025: AI Leadership Shake‑Up, OpenAI Talks, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Amazon shares traded near $221 Thursday, with a 52-week range of $161 to $259. The company restructured its AI leadership, naming Peter DeSantis to oversee key initiatives as Rohit Prasad prepares to exit. A disputed data-center deal involving Fermi drew market attention. Amazon also announced new Amazon Business Prime partnerships with Intuit, CrowdStrike, and Gusto.
18 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock Price Today (MSFT): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 18, 2025

Microsoft Stock Price Today (MSFT): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 18, 2025

Microsoft shares traded near $476.12 as of 14:21 UTC, leaving its market value around $3.85 trillion. Investors weighed heavy AI infrastructure spending and competition from Google’s Gemini 3 Flash rollout. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman said keeping up in AI could cost “hundreds of billions” over the next decade. Wall Street remains focused on the pace and profitability of Microsoft’s AI investments.
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • H&R Block Boosts U.S. Assisted Tax Prep Amid Seasonality Pressures
    March 17, 2026, 12:35 PM EDT. H&R Block's (HRB) growth hinges on its U.S. assisted tax preparation services, supported by AI Tax Assist software and Spruce, a mobile banking platform with $1.75 billion deposits. These technological tools enhance customer experience and retention, driving top-line growth. However, the company faces a seasonality trap with most revenue concentrated in tax season, causing cash flow volatility. Declining revenue per employee signals inefficiencies in talent use, raising concerns over profitability. Increased competition in consumer services also pressures margins. Despite shareholder-friendly policies and diversification into financial products, HRB must address operational hurdles to sustain growth and investor confidence.
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