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Stock Market 18 December 2025

BHP Group Ltd Stock (BHP): Share Price, Today’s Key News, Commodity Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts (18 Dec 2025)

BHP Group Ltd Stock (BHP): Share Price, Today’s Key News, Commodity Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts (18 Dec 2025)

BHP shares rose 0.53% to A$44.64 in Australia on December 18, while its US ADR traded near $59. The Financial Times reported claimants’ lawyers are seeking at least £189 million in legal costs after a UK court found BHP liable in the 2015 Mariana dam disaster. BHP plans to appeal and says total provisions for the case stand at US$5.5 billion as of October 2025.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 18.12.2025

Vital Farms (VITL) closed at $32.25, well below a fair value estimate of $49.45, after a volatile year and 5% recent pullback. Alvotech (ALVO) dropped 36% in three months to $5, far under analyst targets, amid FDA inspection concerns. EOG Resources secured a $3 billion credit line and named John D. Chandler to its board as it faces operational and ESG risks during Encino integration.
18 December 2025
Honeywell (HON) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Honeywell (HON) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Honeywell shares closed up 0.82% at $199.89 Wednesday, outperforming a falling market. The stock edged higher to $200.40 in after-hours trading on volume of about 966,000 shares. Broader indexes fell, with the S&P 500 down 1.16% and Nasdaq off 1.81%. No major company news drove the move; traders focused on Thursday’s U.S. CPI release.
18 December 2025
CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 17, 2025: After-Hours Update, Today’s Key News, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 17, 2025: After-Hours Update, Today’s Key News, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

CrowdStrike shares fell 3.79% to $470.02 on Wednesday, closing about 17% below last month’s high. Trading volume was 2.3 million, slightly under the 50-day average. After-hours trading showed little change, with prices hovering near the close. Cybersecurity peers Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks also declined, as tech stocks faced broad selling pressure.
18 December 2025
2026 Midterm Elections: GOP Splits on ACA Subsidies, New Retirements, and Fresh Polling Redraw the House Battlefield

2026 Midterm Elections: GOP Splits on ACA Subsidies, New Retirements, and Fresh Polling Redraw the House Battlefield

Four House Republicans from swing districts joined Democrats on Dec. 17 to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, marking a rare procedural loss for Speaker Mike Johnson. New polling showed voters dissatisfied with both parties but leaning slightly toward Democrats for the 2026 House. Another GOP incumbent announced retirement, increasing open seats ahead of the midterms.
18 December 2025
Home Depot Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): HD Closes Higher on a Rough Market Day as CPI Looms Thursday Morning

Home Depot Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): HD Closes Higher on a Rough Market Day as CPI Looms Thursday Morning

Home Depot shares closed up 1.15% at $356.75 Wednesday, outperforming the S&P 500 and Dow despite lighter-than-average volume. The stock held steady after hours as investors awaited Thursday’s CPI data. Truist Securities raised its price target on Home Depot to $390, citing stable demand and potential for a housing-led recovery. Home Depot remains about 16% below its 52-week high.
Chevron (CVX) Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Key News Driving the Move and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Chevron (CVX) Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Key News Driving the Move and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Chevron shares rose 1.89% to $149.52 Wednesday, outperforming the S&P 500 and Dow as oil prices rebounded on U.S. blockade threats targeting Venezuelan tankers. The stock edged slightly higher after hours. Chevron’s direct exposure to Venezuela drew investor focus as most Venezuelan exports remained stalled following a cyberattack, though Chevron shipments continued.
18 December 2025
CRH plc Stock After the Bell (Dec. 17, 2025): After-Hours Dip, Buyback Update, S&P 500 Catalyst — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

CRH plc Stock After the Bell (Dec. 17, 2025): After-Hours Dip, Buyback Update, S&P 500 Catalyst — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

CRH plc closed at $123.05 on Wednesday, down 3.05%, and slipped further to about $122.00 in after-hours trading. The company disclosed it repurchased 31,000 shares on December 16 at an average price of $127.73 as part of its ongoing $300 million buyback plan. U.S. stocks broadly fell, with the S&P 500 down 1.2%.
18 December 2025
American Airlines Stock (AAL) After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Premium Push Headlines, Loyalty Rule Shift, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 18 Market Open

American Airlines Stock (AAL) After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Premium Push Headlines, Loyalty Rule Shift, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 18 Market Open

American Airlines shares closed down 3% at $15.51 on Dec. 17, then held steady after hours. The drop followed a Reuters report detailing the airline’s shift to premium cabins and services, aiming to boost profits and compete with Delta and United. Trading volume reached about 55 million shares. The A321XLR debuts on the New York–Los Angeles route Thursday.
18 December 2025
Spotify Stock After Hours (NYSE: SPOT) on Dec. 17, 2025: Shares Slip as a New $800 Target Hits the Tape — What to Know Before Thursday’s Open

Spotify Stock After Hours (NYSE: SPOT) on Dec. 17, 2025: Shares Slip as a New $800 Target Hits the Tape — What to Know Before Thursday’s Open

Spotify shares closed Wednesday at $566.23, down 2.22%, tracking a broad tech selloff in U.S. markets. After-hours trading saw the stock edge up to $566.87. Citizens JMP began coverage with a “Market Outperform” rating and an $800 price target. Investors await Thursday’s U.S. inflation data for direction.
18 December 2025
Vistra Corp. (VST) Stock Drops at the Close, Then Rebounds After Hours on PJM Auction News — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18, 2025

Vistra Corp. (VST) Stock Drops at the Close, Then Rebounds After Hours on PJM Auction News — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18, 2025

Vistra Corp. closed Wednesday at $159.97, down 7.77% after volatile trading, with shares hitting a low of $158.71 and volume near 6.58 million. The stock rebounded in after-hours trading to $163.21, up 2.03%, following news from the PJM Interconnection capacity auction. JPMorgan cut its price target on Vistra to $233 from $249 on Tuesday.
18 December 2025
Boston Scientific (BSX) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Analysts Stay Bullish as Shares Close Higher — What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Boston Scientific (BSX) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Analysts Stay Bullish as Shares Close Higher — What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Boston Scientific shares closed up 1.65% at $94.48 on Wednesday, outperforming the broader market as the S&P 500 fell 1.16%. The stock traded as high as $95.99 intraday and saw volume above its 50-day average. After-hours, BSX edged up to $94.70. The stock remains about 13.7% below its 52-week high set in September.
18 December 2025
Reddit Stock (RDDT) After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Targets, CPI Risk, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Reddit Stock (RDDT) After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Targets, CPI Risk, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Reddit shares closed at $227.34 on Wednesday and hovered near $227.20 in after-hours trading, showing little movement following the session. The stock traded between $226.83 and $235.42 on volume of about 5.65 million shares. An RBC Capital Markets price-target hike to $250 from $245 drove an afternoon rise. No major company news hit after the bell.
18 December 2025
Texas Instruments (TXN) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: What Moved the Shares After the Bell—and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Texas Instruments (TXN) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: What Moved the Shares After the Bell—and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Texas Instruments shares closed down 1.73% at $174.49 Wednesday, then rose to $175.51 in after-hours trading. The move followed the company’s announcement that production has started at its new 300mm semiconductor fab in Sherman, Texas. The broader tech sector fell sharply during the day, with the Nasdaq down 1.8%.
18 December 2025
Cisco (CSCO) Stock After Hours: Zero-Day Cybersecurity Alert, Shareholder Vote, and Analyst Targets to Watch Before the Dec. 18 Market Open

Cisco (CSCO) Stock After Hours: Zero-Day Cybersecurity Alert, Shareholder Vote, and Analyst Targets to Watch Before the Dec. 18 Market Open

Cisco shares closed down 2.00% at $76.00 Wednesday, then edged up to about $76.25 after hours. The drop followed news of an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability in Cisco email security products, which the company linked to a Chinese APT group. The S&P 500 also fell 1.16%. Investors weighed the security incident, a shareholder vote on equity incentives, and new analyst targets.
Western Digital Stock (WDC) After-Hours Update for Dec. 17, 2025: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

Western Digital Stock (WDC) After-Hours Update for Dec. 17, 2025: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

Western Digital shares closed down 4.76% at $166.26 on Wednesday, then rose 2.23% to about $169.97 in after-hours trading. The stock remains nearly 12% below its 52-week high set last week. Broader tech stocks also fell, with the S&P 500 down 1.16%. Analyst commentary continues to highlight AI-driven demand for high-capacity storage.
18 December 2025

Stock Market Today

  • Three Stocks Join Zacks Rank #5 Strong Sell List on March 17
    March 17, 2026, 7:57 AM EDT. Three firms-Albany International (AIN), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), and ASE Technology (ASX)-were added to the Zacks Rank #5, signaling a strong sell recommendation. Albany International, a global advanced textiles company, saw its current year earnings estimate slashed by 13.2% over two months. American Eagle, catering to youth apparel, faced a 12.2% earnings revision downward. ASE Technology, in semiconductor manufacturing services, had earnings estimates cut by 6.2%. These downward revisions reflect deteriorating earnings outlooks, triggering the strong sell status. Investors should monitor these stocks amid pervasive earnings pressures as per Zacks' latest consensus data.
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