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Trump Executive Order Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Marijuana Rescheduling, CBD Expansion and the Other Orders Driving Headlines

Trump Executive Order Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Marijuana Rescheduling, CBD Expansion and the Other Orders Driving Headlines

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing federal agencies to speed up the process of reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. The order also calls for expanded medical research and signals a Medicare policy shift allowing some beneficiaries to use hemp-derived CBD products. The administration has not released the full text of the order.
18 December 2025
Texas Instruments Incorporated Stock (TXN) Today: New Sherman Fab Starts Production as Analysts Split on 2026 Outlook

Texas Instruments Incorporated Stock (TXN) Today: New Sherman Fab Starts Production as Analysts Split on 2026 Outlook

Texas Instruments began chip production at its new 300mm wafer fab in Sherman, Texas, on Dec. 18, 2025. TXN shares rose 1.77% to $177.58 after the announcement. Wall Street remains divided on the company’s outlook, citing both long-cycle recovery hopes and concerns over inventory and capital spending. The Sherman facility is part of TI’s push for greater manufacturing control and supply reliability.
18 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI Chip Rally as OpenAI Funding Talk and Data-Center Financing Fears Keep Wall Street on Edge

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI Chip Rally as OpenAI Funding Talk and Data-Center Financing Fears Keep Wall Street on Edge

Micron shares jumped 13.5% to $255.95 by early afternoon Thursday after the company issued a strong profit outlook and highlighted high demand for AI memory chips. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index rose about 3%. Nvidia, AMD, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta also posted gains. Softer U.S. inflation data further boosted sentiment, sending Treasury yields lower and supporting tech stocks.
18 December 2025
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Insmed Stock (NASDAQ: INSM) Slides on Brensocatib Sinus-Trial Failure; Analysts Reset Forecasts

Insmed Stock (NASDAQ: INSM) Slides on Brensocatib Sinus-Trial Failure; Analysts Reset Forecasts

Insmed shares fell 16% Thursday after the company said its Phase 2b trial of brensocatib in chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps failed to meet endpoints, prompting it to end development for that indication. The drug’s performance matched or trailed placebo on symptom scores. Insmed reported no new safety issues. The stock traded near $166.75 after hitting a low of $158.06.
18 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 1:52 p.m. ET): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Jump on Cooler CPI as Micron Ignites Tech Rebound

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 1:52 p.m. ET): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Jump on Cooler CPI as Micron Ignites Tech Rebound

U.S. stocks climbed Thursday afternoon after inflation data came in below expectations, reviving hopes for Fed rate cuts in early 2026. At 1:52 p.m. ET, the Dow rose 0.39%, the S&P 500 gained 1.06%, and the Nasdaq jumped 1.72%. Micron’s outlook steadied tech shares. The CPI report was clouded by missing October data due to a government shutdown.
18 December 2025
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Trump Kennedy Center Today: Board Votes to Rename Washington’s Kennedy Center the “Trump‑Kennedy Center” as Legal Questions Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

Trump Kennedy Center Today: Board Votes to Rename Washington’s Kennedy Center the “Trump‑Kennedy Center” as Legal Questions Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

The Kennedy Center’s board voted Thursday to rename the institution the “Trump‑Kennedy Center,” according to the White House. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the move recognizes Trump’s role in renovations and finances. The board’s authority to change the congressionally established name remains in dispute. Trump currently chairs the board of trustees.
18 December 2025
Top AI Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Broadcom, Micron and More as AI Trade Rebounds

Top AI Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Broadcom, Micron and More as AI Trade Rebounds

Micron shares jumped midday after a strong profit forecast tied to AI memory demand, lifting semiconductor and tech stocks. Wall Street rose on a cooler CPI print, though shutdown-related data issues cloud the inflation outlook. Amazon reorganized its AI leadership, and Meta’s Yann LeCun announced his departure. OpenAI is reportedly seeking up to $100 billion in new funding.
18 December 2025
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Upstart Stock News Today: UPST Jumps on Tech CU Partnership as Wall Street Weighs 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Upstart Stock News Today: UPST Jumps on Tech CU Partnership as Wall Street Weighs 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Upstart Holdings shares rose about 8% to near $49 on December 18 after Technology Credit Union announced it will use Upstart’s AI platform for personal and auto refinance loans. Tech CU began lending through Upstart’s network in September. Trading volume was below average despite the price jump. Analyst sentiment on the stock remains split.
18 December 2025
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Adobe Stock Forecast: ADBE Trades Around $356 as AI Firefly Momentum, New Lawsuit Risk, and Mixed Analyst Targets Collide (Dec. 18, 2025)

Adobe Stock Forecast: ADBE Trades Around $356 as AI Firefly Momentum, New Lawsuit Risk, and Mixed Analyst Targets Collide (Dec. 18, 2025)

Adobe shares traded at $355.67 Thursday, up 0.28%, after a volatile week marked by strong Q4 results and new AI product announcements. The stock remains down about 23% year-to-date. A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Adobe used pirated books to train its AI models, adding legal uncertainty. Analyst price targets range widely, from $270 to $605.
18 December 2025
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BETA Technologies Stock (NYSE: BETA) Surges as BofA Raises Price Target and U.S. DOT Unveils Advanced Air Mobility Roadmap

BETA Technologies Stock (NYSE: BETA) Surges as BofA Raises Price Target and U.S. DOT Unveils Advanced Air Mobility Roadmap

BETA Technologies shares rose 6.83% to $29.88 on December 18 after Bank of America raised its price target to $37 and the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a national strategy for advanced air mobility. The stock, which debuted in November at $34 per share, touched an intraday high of $30.49. Trading volume was lighter than usual.
18 December 2025
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Sandisk Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: SNDK) Jumps as Micron Reignites the Memory Trade — News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Sandisk Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: SNDK) Jumps as Micron Reignites the Memory Trade — News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Sandisk shares jumped 5% to $217.28 on Dec. 18, hitting an intraday high of $230.40 after Micron issued strong guidance for AI-driven memory demand. Benchmark reiterated a Buy rating and $260 price target, citing improving NAND market dynamics. Trading volume reached about 6.8 million shares. Sandisk’s latest quarterly filing showed accelerating revenue and a stronger earnings outlook.
18 December 2025
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Vertiv (VRT) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Why Shares Are Moving, Wall Street Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

Vertiv (VRT) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Why Shares Are Moving, Wall Street Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

Vertiv shares rose about 3%–4% to the mid-$150s by mid-day December 18 after sharp declines earlier in the week. The rebound follows heavy selling tied to AI data center financing concerns and a downgrade from Wolfe Research. Trading remains volatile as investors weigh short-term risks against long-term demand for Vertiv’s power and cooling infrastructure.
18 December 2025
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Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock Jumps on New Macquarie Loan Facility: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock Jumps on New Macquarie Loan Facility: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

Applied Digital shares rose about 7.4% to $23.63 midday December 18 after announcing a development loan facility with Macquarie Group. The $100 million facility, secured via subsidiary APLD DevCo LLC, will fund early-stage work on new data center projects. The company said it is in advanced talks with an investment-grade hyperscaler for multiple campuses. Trading volume was heavy following the financing news.
18 December 2025
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Almonty Industries Stock (ALM, AII) on 18 December 2025: Sangdong Mine Hits “First Ore” Milestone, Funding Overhang Clears, and Analysts Re-Run the Models

Almonty Industries Stock (ALM, AII) on 18 December 2025: Sangdong Mine Hits “First Ore” Milestone, Funding Overhang Clears, and Analysts Re-Run the Models

Almonty Industries delivered the first truckload of ore to the run-of-mine pad at its Sangdong Tungsten Mine in South Korea, marking a shift from construction to mining operations. Shares on NASDAQ rose about 8.7% to $8.52 with heavy volume. The company positions Sangdong as a strategic supply source amid global efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese tungsten.
18 December 2025
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Core Natural Resources (CNR) Stock Jumps on Leer South Restart: 2026 Outlook, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Core Natural Resources (CNR) Stock Jumps on Leer South Restart: 2026 Outlook, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch

Core Natural Resources shares jumped about 8% to $90 Thursday after the company announced the restart of longwall mining at its Leer South mine in West Virginia. Operations had been suspended since January due to combustion-related issues. The company also reported stable productivity at its West Elk mine in Colorado following a seam transition. Management expects Leer South to be fully ramped by early 2026.
18 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock Jumps After Early U.S. Space Force Launch: RKLB News, Forecasts, and Fresh 2025 Valuation Debate (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab Stock Jumps After Early U.S. Space Force Launch: RKLB News, Forecasts, and Fresh 2025 Valuation Debate (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab launched the STP‑S30 mission for the U.S. Space Force five months ahead of schedule, deploying four DiskSat spacecraft from Virginia early Thursday. Shares rose in midday trading, reaching the mid‑$50s. The mission marked Rocket Lab’s 20th Electron launch in 2025 and its 78th overall. DiskSat, a NASA-backed tech demo, aims to test a new smallsat form factor.
18 December 2025
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Mastercard Incorporated Stock (NYSE: MA) News Today: CPI Surprise, New Partnerships, Legal Overhang, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026 (Dec. 18, 2025)

Mastercard Incorporated Stock (NYSE: MA) News Today: CPI Surprise, New Partnerships, Legal Overhang, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026 (Dec. 18, 2025)

Mastercard traded near $563.71 Thursday as investors weighed new partnerships in open finance and blockchain, alongside a cooler-than-expected November U.S. inflation report. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% year-over-year, with data collection affected by a government shutdown. Mastercard announced a partnership with Interchecks to expand account-to-account payments.
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, 4:28 AM EDT 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 &
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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