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Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): CPI Relief Lifts AI Sentiment—What to Know Before Friday’s Open

Broadcom (AVGO) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): CPI Relief Lifts AI Sentiment—What to Know Before Friday’s Open

Broadcom shares closed at $329.88 Thursday, up 1.2%, before slipping slightly in after-hours trading. The stock swung between $323.76 and $336.40 on heavy volume after a cooler-than-expected CPI report and Micron’s strong forecast boosted AI chip sentiment. Investors remain wary of data-center financing risks and post-earnings volatility.
18 December 2025
FedEx Stock Today: FDX Rises After Earnings Beat, Guidance Raise, and Freight Spin-Off Update (Dec. 18, 2025)

FedEx Stock Today: FDX Rises After Earnings Beat, Guidance Raise, and Freight Spin-Off Update (Dec. 18, 2025)

FedEx shares rose 1%–2% late Thursday after the company reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $23.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.82, both above Wall Street expectations. The company raised the low end of its full-year profit outlook and lifted its FY2026 revenue growth forecast. Investors focused on strong pricing, cost cuts, and progress toward the planned FedEx Freight spin-off in 2026.
Nike Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NKE Slips After Q2 Earnings Beat as China Weakness and Tariffs Keep Pressure on Margins

Nike Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NKE Slips After Q2 Earnings Beat as China Weakness and Tariffs Keep Pressure on Margins

Nike stock closed at $65.63 on Dec. 18 after volatile trading, then fell 2% to 5% in after-hours despite beating earnings and revenue estimates. Fiscal Q2 revenue rose 1% to $12.43 billion, but net income and EPS both dropped 32% year over year. Gross margin fell 300 basis points. Greater China revenue slid 17%, while North America rose 9%.
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:18 p.m. ET): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rebound as Softer Inflation and Micron Spark a Tech-Led Rally

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:18 p.m. ET): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rebound as Softer Inflation and Micron Spark a Tech-Led Rally

U.S. stocks closed higher Thursday, with the S&P 500 up 0.78%, the Nasdaq rising 1.37%, and the Dow adding 0.14%. November’s Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% year over year, below expectations, but lacked month-to-month data due to a government shutdown. Bond yields fell, and traders increased bets on Fed rate cuts. Semiconductor earnings drove gains in tech shares.
Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Wall Street Rebounds on Softer CPI, Europe Closes at Record, Asia Mixed Ahead of BoJ

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Wall Street Rebounds on Softer CPI, Europe Closes at Record, Asia Mixed Ahead of BoJ

U.S. stocks climbed Thursday after November CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year, below forecasts, snapping a losing streak for major indexes. The S&P 500 gained 0.79%, Nasdaq 1.38%, and Dow 0.14%. European markets closed at records as the ECB held rates and the Bank of England cut. Japan’s Nikkei dropped 1.03% ahead of a possible Bank of Japan hike.
18 December 2025
Dow Jones Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:17 p.m. ET): Dow Closes Higher as Softer CPI Revives Rate-Cut Bets and Tech Rebounds

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:17 p.m. ET): Dow Closes Higher as Softer CPI Revives Rate-Cut Bets and Tech Rebounds

The Dow Jones closed up 69.36 points at 47,955.33 on Thursday after U.S. inflation data came in below expectations and tech stocks rebounded. The S&P 500 rose 0.78%, and the Nasdaq gained 1.37%. The CPI report showed annual inflation at 2.7%, but analysts warned of data distortions from a recent government shutdown. Tech shares recovered following concerns over AI spending.
AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom and Micron Rebound as Inflation Cools and OpenAI’s Mega-Round Talk Raises the Stakes

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom and Micron Rebound as Inflation Cools and OpenAI’s Mega-Round Talk Raises the Stakes

Micron shares jumped after the company issued a stronger-than-expected profit forecast, citing continued shortages in high-bandwidth memory for AI servers. The S&P 500 rose 0.78%, Nasdaq gained 1.37%, and Dow added 0.14% as AI-linked stocks led a broad rebound. U.S. inflation data came in cooler than forecast, fueling gains in growth stocks. Reuters noted the inflation report was affected by government shutdown disruptions.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rally on Cooler Inflation as Micron Reignites Tech — Nike and FedEx Report After the Bell (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rally on Cooler Inflation as Micron Reignites Tech — Nike and FedEx Report After the Bell (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

The S&P 500 rose 0.78% to 6,773.91 and the Nasdaq gained 1.37% Thursday after U.S. inflation slowed to 2.7% and Micron issued a strong profit forecast. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 4.11%. Jobless claims fell, signaling a cooling but stable labor market. Lululemon and Trump Media both jumped on deal and stake news.
Global Stock Markets Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Wall Street Rebounds on Soft CPI and Chip Rally as Europe Gains After ECB and BoE, Asia Mixed Ahead of BOJ

Global Stock Markets Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Wall Street Rebounds on Soft CPI and Chip Rally as Europe Gains After ECB and BoE, Asia Mixed Ahead of BOJ

Global stocks climbed Thursday after U.S. inflation came in below forecasts and semiconductor shares rebounded, lifting major indexes in the U.S. and Europe. The S&P 500 rose 0.78%, Nasdaq 1.37%, and STOXX 600 0.93%. U.S. 10-year Treasury yields fell to 4.12%. Asian markets were mixed, with the Nikkei down 1.03% and Hang Seng up 0.12%.
18 December 2025
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Closes Higher on Cooler Inflation, Micron-Fueled Tech Rebound (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Closes Higher on Cooler Inflation, Micron-Fueled Tech Rebound (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 69.36 points, or 0.14%, to 47,955.33 on Thursday. The S&P 500 gained 0.78% and the Nasdaq climbed 1.37%, boosted by Micron’s strong outlook and softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. November CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year, below forecasts, but data collection was disrupted by a government shutdown.
PepsiCo Stock (PEP) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets: Citi Lifts Price Target to $170 as Turnaround Plan and Leadership Changes Take Center Stage (Dec. 18, 2025)

PepsiCo Stock (PEP) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets: Citi Lifts Price Target to $170 as Turnaround Plan and Leadership Changes Take Center Stage (Dec. 18, 2025)

PepsiCo shares closed at $149.67 on Dec. 18, down 0.27%, as investors weighed a leadership reshuffle, activist pressure from Elliott, and a legal development. Trading volume was light. Citi raised its price target to $170, citing undervaluation and a positive 2026 outlook. The stock has hovered near $150 as the market awaits details on turnaround efforts.
18 December 2025
T-Mobile Stock (NASDAQ: TMUS) on Dec. 18, 2025: Price Holds Near $200 as Wall Street Recalibrates Targets After $14.6B Shareholder-Return Plan

T-Mobile Stock (NASDAQ: TMUS) on Dec. 18, 2025: Price Holds Near $200 as Wall Street Recalibrates Targets After $14.6B Shareholder-Return Plan

T-Mobile US shares traded near $200.62 Thursday after Goldman Sachs cut its price target to $233 from $251 but kept a Buy rating. The company’s board recently authorized a new shareholder return program of up to $14.6 billion through 2026. T-Mobile also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share, payable March 12, 2026.
18 December 2025
Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock Today: Alzheimer’s Registry Launch, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock Today: Alzheimer’s Registry Launch, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Thermo Fisher Scientific said Thursday it enrolled the first patient in its new PPD CorEvitas Alzheimer’s Disease Registry, aimed at collecting real-world evidence on neurodegenerative care. Shares traded near $561 in the afternoon, down slightly after a 1.33% drop Wednesday. The registry will track long-term safety and effectiveness of Alzheimer’s treatments, including MRI-based monitoring of drug side effects.
18 December 2025
Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK) Stock News and Forecasts: FDA Fast-Track Signals, BMO Upgrade, and a New Keytruda–Padcev Win (Dec. 18, 2025)

Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK) Stock News and Forecasts: FDA Fast-Track Signals, BMO Upgrade, and a New Keytruda–Padcev Win (Dec. 18, 2025)

Merck shares rose modestly Thursday after BMO Capital Markets upgraded the stock to Outperform and raised its price target to $130. The FDA is reportedly moving to fast-track two Merck pipeline drugs. Merck also announced positive Phase 3 results for Keytruda plus Padcev in earlier-stage bladder cancer, showing improved survival outcomes.
Honeywell International (HON) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next

Honeywell International (HON) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next

Honeywell shares traded near $198.84, down 0.5% on Dec. 18, 2025, as investors reacted to new analyst coverage and ongoing restructuring. The company recently completed the spin-off of Solstice Advanced Materials, distributing one Solstice share for every four Honeywell shares. A larger aerospace separation remains scheduled for the second half of 2026.
18 December 2025
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Surges on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Surges on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

SoFi Technologies launched SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A., marking the first time a national bank has issued a stablecoin on a public blockchain. SOFI shares rose 4.8% to $26.50 on heavy volume after the announcement. SoFiUSD is fully reserved by cash and aims to serve banks, fintechs, and enterprise platforms with 24/7 settlement.
Rocket Lab Stock Surges on Space Force STP‑S30 Launch: RKLB News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab Stock Surges on Space Force STP‑S30 Launch: RKLB News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab launched the STP-S30 mission for the U.S. Space Force from Virginia at 12:03 a.m. EST on Dec. 18, five months ahead of schedule. Shares rose to nearly $59.42 in afternoon trading after the early launch, which deployed four DiskSat spacecraft into low Earth orbit. The mission followed a stock pullback linked to insider selling the previous day.

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  • Federal Reserve's April Inflation Update Shows Mixed Signals for Wall Street
    April 27, 2026, 6:07 AM EDT. Last week, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs, but the Federal Reserve's updated inflation forecast paints a complex picture. U.S. inflation, driven by soaring energy prices due to the Iran war's impact on oil supply, rose sharply from 2.4% in February to 3.3% in March. The Fed's April projection anticipates a further increase to 3.56%. Higher fuel costs are pushing up transportation and production expenses, threatening profit margins on a historically expensive stock market. While inflation's slight dip last week offers minimal relief, the overall trend signals continued pressure on Wall Street valuations and economic growth.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Is Lagging — Fed, PCE and Big Tech Could Decide Its Next Move

Dow Jones Industrial Average Is Lagging — Fed, PCE and Big Tech Could Decide Its Next Move

27 April 2026
Dow futures fell early Monday as oil prices climbed and investors braced for earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Apple, along with a Federal Reserve policy decision and major economic reports. On Friday, the Dow slipped 0.2% to 49,230.71, lagging behind record closes for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Brent crude topped $101 a barrel amid tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
Gold Price Forecast: Fed Signal, Iran Talks Put $4,700 Bullion Level Back in Play

Gold Price Forecast: Fed Signal, Iran Talks Put $4,700 Bullion Level Back in Play

27 April 2026
Gold steadied near $4,715 an ounce Monday, with traders watching U.S.-Iran diplomacy and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision. Oil prices above $100 a barrel have fueled inflation fears, complicating gold’s outlook as higher rates could weigh on non-yielding assets. Brent crude rose to $106.68. Iran reportedly sent the U.S. a proposal on the Strait of Hormuz, but markets remained cautious.
Oil Price Forecast: Brent Near $108 as Goldman Raises 2026 Outlook on Hormuz Shock

Oil Price Forecast: Brent Near $108 as Goldman Raises 2026 Outlook on Hormuz Shock

27 April 2026
Brent crude hit a three-week high of $107.97 a barrel in Asian trading after U.S.-Iran peace talks stalled, with limited tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz tightening supply. Brent later traded at $106.68, up 1.3%, and WTI rose 1% to $95.35. Goldman Sachs raised its Q4 Brent forecast to $90, citing lower Middle East output. The IEA cut its 2026 demand outlook, reporting a 10.1 million bpd supply drop in March.
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