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FactSet (FDS) Stock Slides After Q1 FY2026 Earnings: Revenue Beat, Guidance Reaffirmed, and a $1 Billion Buyback — What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

FactSet (FDS) Stock Slides After Q1 FY2026 Earnings: Revenue Beat, Guidance Reaffirmed, and a $1 Billion Buyback — What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

FactSet shares fell about 7% to the mid-$270s on December 18 despite beating fiscal Q1 estimates with adjusted EPS of $4.51 and revenue of $607.6 million. The company reaffirmed guidance and expanded its buyback to $1 billion, but margins narrowed and organic subscription growth slowed, unsettling investors.
18 December 2025
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Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP) Stock Update: Riot Games Deal, Debt Paydown, Reverse Split, and What Analysts Forecast on Dec. 18, 2025

Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP) Stock Update: Riot Games Deal, Debt Paydown, Reverse Split, and What Analysts Forecast on Dec. 18, 2025

Hudson Pacific Properties shares fell sharply Thursday, trading near $10.31 after a steep drop. The company sold its Element LA office campus to Riot Games for $150 million and received an $81 million lease-termination payment, totaling $231 million. Hudson Pacific used about $206 million of the proceeds to repay mortgage debt tied to the property.
18 December 2025
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Disney (DIS) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Wells Fargo Names Walt Disney a Top Media Pick as Streaming, Parks, and AI Catalysts Build

Disney (DIS) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Wells Fargo Names Walt Disney a Top Media Pick as Streaming, Parks, and AI Catalysts Build

Disney shares rose 1.29% to $112.06 Thursday after Wells Fargo named the company its top media pick for 2026, citing valuation and earnings potential. Trading volume reached 7.7 million shares. The move follows optimism over Disney’s push into AI and short-form video, and comes as investors shift focus from legacy TV to parks, streaming, and IP. Disney’s market cap stands near $198 billion.
18 December 2025
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Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Today: JPMorgan Cuts Price Target to $157 as Wall Street Weighs 2026 Catalysts

Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Today: JPMorgan Cuts Price Target to $157 as Wall Street Weighs 2026 Catalysts

Procter & Gamble shares fell 1.6% to about $145.50 on Thursday after JPMorgan cut its price target to $157 and kept a Neutral rating. The move followed a Jefferies upgrade to Buy and a new $179 target the previous day. Analyst targets now range from the mid-$150s to high-$170s. P&G’s CEO transition is set for January 1, with an earnings call scheduled for January 22.
18 December 2025
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Home Depot Stock (NYSE:HD) News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Dividend Day, 2026 Outlook, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts

Home Depot Stock (NYSE:HD) News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Dividend Day, 2026 Outlook, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts

Home Depot paid a $2.30 per share dividend on December 18, its 155th consecutive quarterly payout. Shares traded near $356 in afternoon action, down from the prior close and about 16% below the 52-week high. The stock contributed to early Dow gains but remains in the lower half of its annual range. Investors are watching new FY2026 targets after a volatile period for housing-related stocks.
18 December 2025
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Fermi Inc (FRMI) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: Amazon-Tenant Claims Clash With Company Denial as Analysts Recut Targets After Project Matador Setback

Fermi Inc (FRMI) Stock on Dec. 18, 2025: Amazon-Tenant Claims Clash With Company Denial as Analysts Recut Targets After Project Matador Setback

Fermi Inc shares closed at $8.34 on Dec. 18, down 7.98%, following a volatile week after its $150 million construction funding deal for Project Matador was terminated with no funds drawn. The stock plunged 33.84% on Dec. 12 after the announcement. Business Insider reported Amazon was the withdrawn tenant, but Fermi and its CEO denied the claim to Reuters.
18 December 2025
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Bloom Energy Stock (NYSE:BE) Rebounds on Fuel-Cell Rally and Cooling Inflation: Dec. 18 News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Bloom Energy Stock (NYSE:BE) Rebounds on Fuel-Cell Rally and Cooling Inflation: Dec. 18 News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Bloom Energy shares closed at $81.63 on Dec. 18, up 6% after volatile trading that saw the stock open at $82.91, reach $85.30, and dip to $80.03. The surge followed FuelCell Energy’s earnings beat and guidance on data-center demand, with about 6.83 million shares traded. Softer inflation data also boosted risk assets, contributing to the rally.
18 December 2025
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Shopify Stock Jumps on Analyst Price-Target Upgrades and Cooling Inflation — What’s Next for SHOP Shares (Dec. 18, 2025)

Shopify Stock Jumps on Analyst Price-Target Upgrades and Cooling Inflation — What’s Next for SHOP Shares (Dec. 18, 2025)

Shopify shares rose 3.6% to $167.56 on Thursday afternoon after a series of analyst price-target increases and a softer U.S. inflation report. The stock hit an intraday high of $172.96, nearing its 52-week peak. Volume reached 5.36 million shares. On the Toronto exchange, Shopify traded at C$230.76, up 3.47%.
18 December 2025
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Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Semi Deal Closes Early, Dividend Paid, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus (Dec. 18, 2025)

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Semi Deal Closes Early, Dividend Paid, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus (Dec. 18, 2025)

Qualcomm closed its Alphawave Semi acquisition about a quarter ahead of schedule on Dec. 18, 2025, with Alphawave CEO Tony Pialis set to lead Qualcomm’s data center business. QCOM shares traded in the mid-$170s, up from the prior session, after the deal’s announcement and a cash dividend payout. Alphawave shareholders receive $2.48 per share in cash.
18 December 2025
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Intuit (INTU) Stock News Today: Circle USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax Push, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Intuit (INTU) Stock News Today: Circle USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax Push, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Intuit announced a multi-year partnership with Circle to integrate USDC stablecoin payments into TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma. INTU shares rose Thursday following the news. The company also launched a new tax-season campaign. Analyst consensus on the stock remains positive, with most ratings at Buy or Strong Buy.
18 December 2025
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Carvana Stock (CVNA) News and Forecast: S&P 500 Inclusion, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Setup (Dec. 18, 2025)

Carvana Stock (CVNA) News and Forecast: S&P 500 Inclusion, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Setup (Dec. 18, 2025)

Carvana shares rose 3.8% to around $463 Thursday after S&P Dow Jones Indices confirmed the company will join the S&P 500 before trading opens Dec. 22. The move comes as U.S. equities rallied on inflation data and as analysts debate Carvana’s valuation following a dramatic rebound. Index inclusion is expected to drive buying from passive funds.
18 December 2025
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UnitedHealth Group Stock (UNH) News Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Policy Risk, Optum Rx Changes, and Wall Street Forecasts

UnitedHealth Group Stock (UNH) News Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Policy Risk, Optum Rx Changes, and Wall Street Forecasts

UnitedHealth Group shares traded around $326–$327 midday on Dec. 18, 2025, after a volatile year marked by a 32.6% price drop. A Reuters report highlighted possible sharp ACA premium hikes in 2026 and UnitedHealth’s warning that enrollment could fall by two-thirds if subsidies are not extended. Legislative uncertainty around ACA subsidies remains high.
18 December 2025
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Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) News Today, Forecasts, and Analyst Views for Dec. 18, 2025

Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) News Today, Forecasts, and Analyst Views for Dec. 18, 2025

Amphenol shares traded near $129 on Dec. 18, 2025, after falling 2% the previous day, leaving the stock about 12% below its November high. Recent filings show the Czech National Bank raised its stake in Q3 while Dudley & Shanley cut holdings. Debate continues over whether Amphenol’s valuation remains justified amid AI and data-center optimism. Market cap stands near $156 billion.
18 December 2025
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Birkenstock (BIRK) Stock Slides on FY2026 Outlook as Tariffs and FX Bite, Despite a FY2025 Beat

Birkenstock (BIRK) Stock Slides on FY2026 Outlook as Tariffs and FX Bite, Despite a FY2025 Beat

Birkenstock shares fell 8% to $42.58 on Dec. 18 after the company posted record fiscal 2025 revenue of €2.1 billion and strong profit growth but issued cautious 2026 guidance citing tariff and currency pressures. The stock swung between $39.73 and $46.75 in heavy trading as investors reacted to margin concerns despite robust recent results.
18 December 2025
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Edgewise Therapeutics Stock (EWTX) Today: Why Shares Fell on Dec. 18, 2025, Plus Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Clinical Catalysts

Edgewise Therapeutics Stock (EWTX) Today: Why Shares Fell on Dec. 18, 2025, Plus Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Clinical Catalysts

Edgewise Therapeutics shares fell 8.8% to $20.35 on Thursday, with no new company news released that day. The stock traded between $20.33 and $22.81 on volume of about 1.25 million shares. EWTX remains 38% below its 52-week high and 92% above its 52-week low. The company’s recent updates include a December stock option grant and a November board appointment.
18 December 2025
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Accenture Stock (ACN) Slides After Q1 FY2026 Earnings Beat: AI Bookings Hit $2.2B, Guidance Holds, and Wall Street Weighs In (Dec. 18, 2025)

Accenture Stock (ACN) Slides After Q1 FY2026 Earnings Beat: AI Bookings Hit $2.2B, Guidance Holds, and Wall Street Weighs In (Dec. 18, 2025)

Accenture shares fell about 1% Thursday, trading near $270.84, after the company’s Q1 FY2026 revenue and earnings beat estimates but its Q2 guidance midpoint of $17.68 billion came in just under analyst forecasts. Quarterly revenue reached $18.7 billion, with new bookings at $20.9 billion and adjusted EPS at $3.94, up 10% year over year.
18 December 2025
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ABM Industries (NYSE:ABM) Stock Slides on Dec. 18 After Q4 Earnings: WGNSTAR Deal, 2026 Outlook, Dividend Hike and Analyst Calls

ABM Industries (NYSE:ABM) Stock Slides on Dec. 18 After Q4 Earnings: WGNSTAR Deal, 2026 Outlook, Dividend Hike and Analyst Calls

ABM Industries shares fell 10.6% Thursday to $43.13 after reporting adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.88, missing consensus, though revenue rose 5.4% to $2.295 billion, beating estimates. The company cited a $0.26 per-share hit from self-insurance adjustments and announced a $275 million acquisition. UBS downgraded the stock, citing margin and leverage concerns.
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • S&P 500 and Nasdaq Close at Record Highs Despite Slight Dip in Investor Sentiment
    April 27, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT. U.S. stocks ended mixed on Friday with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hitting record highs during the session. The S&P 500 rose 0.80% to 7,165.08 and Nasdaq gained 1.63% to 24,836.60, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 80 points to 49,230.71. Last week, the S&P 500 gained around 0.6%, Nasdaq surged 1.5%, and the Dow declined 0.4%. The CNN Money Fear & Greed Index stayed in the 'Greed' zone at 66, reflecting slight cooling in bullish sentiment, but overall optimism remains. Economic data showed an improvement as the University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 49.8 in April. In sector performance, health care, industrials, and financials dipped, while information technology and consumer discretionary stocks advanced. Energy market pressure eased amid news of possible Iran-Pakistan ceasefire talks.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 27, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 27, 2026, 4:29 AM EDT Nasdaq Rebounds Near All-Time Highs Prompting AI Stock Interest April 27, 2026, 4:29 AM EDT. The Nasdaq Composite rebounded toward record levels after recent dips, driven by easing geopolitical tensions and renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) growth stocks. Investors had pulled back from AI-heavy tech due to concerns over excessive spending and uncertain returns. However, AI leaders like Nvidia and Palantir previously saw triple- to quadruple-digit gains, fueling momentum despite lofty valuations marked by a Shiller CAPE ratio reminiscent of the 2000 dot-com bubble.
Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

26 April 2026
Kratos Defense shares dropped 6.5% to $61.26, cutting its market value to $10.6 billion as investors questioned the pace of profit from new contracts. The company recently completed the first flight of its Mk1 Firejet drone and won a Space Force contract worth up to $446.8 million. AeroVironment, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman also declined. Kratos raised $1.17 billion in a February share offering.
Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

26 April 2026
Wisconsin sued Robinhood and several rivals over sports event contracts, alleging illegal sports betting through prediction markets. The lawsuit comes days before Robinhood reports first-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Robinhood shares closed at $84.71 Friday, down from $91.28 on Monday. The company said its event contracts are federally regulated and it will defend itself.
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