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Top Stocks to Buy Today: 10 Best U.S. Stock Picks for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

Top Stocks to Buy Today: 10 Best U.S. Stock Picks for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

U.S. stocks fell sharply Wednesday, with the Nasdaq down 1.81% as renewed concerns over AI project funding hit tech shares. Energy stocks rose on higher oil prices amid Venezuela tensions, with Brent near $60 and WTI at $56. Pre-market trading shows sector volatility ahead of major earnings reports from companies including Nike, FedEx, and Cintas. OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise funds at a $750 billion valuation.
18 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today: Dow Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI After AI Selloff — Live Market News for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

Dow Jones Today: Dow Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI After AI Selloff — Live Market News for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

Dow futures rose about 60 points, or 0.13%, before Thursday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures also higher after Wednesday’s AI-driven selloff. The Consumer Price Index for November is due at 8:30 a.m. ET, but the release is unusual due to missing October data from the 2025 federal shutdown. On Wednesday, the Dow fell 228 points, led by declines in technology and AI-linked stocks.
18 December 2025
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Nasdaq Today: Futures Rise Ahead of CPI as Micron Lifts Tech After AI-Led Selloff (Dec. 18, 2025)

Nasdaq Today: Futures Rise Ahead of CPI as Micron Lifts Tech After AI-Led Selloff (Dec. 18, 2025)

Nasdaq 100 futures rose about 0.8% early Thursday, rebounding after a sharp tech selloff driven by AI funding concerns sent the Nasdaq Composite down 1.81% to a three-week low Wednesday. Micron Technology surged premarket on strong profit guidance, while investors awaited a key U.S. inflation report and watched global central bank moves. Treasury yields edged lower.
18 December 2025
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NYSE Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI, Micron Surge, and Central Bank Decisions

NYSE Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI, Micron Surge, and Central Bank Decisions

U.S. stock futures edged higher before Thursday’s open, with Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.6% and S&P 500 futures gaining 0.3%, after Micron’s upbeat outlook. Wednesday’s session saw the Dow fall 228 points, S&P 500 drop 79, and Nasdaq lose 418 amid tech and chip selloffs. Investors await the November CPI at 8:30 a.m. ET, the first since the government shutdown disrupted inflation data.
18 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near 9,800 Ahead of Bank of England Rate Cut Decision (18 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near 9,800 Ahead of Bank of England Rate Cut Decision (18 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 traded near 9,800, up 0.3% by 10:45 AM GMT, as investors awaited the Bank of England’s policy decision at noon. Retailers and defence stocks led gains, while miners and healthcare lagged. Markets expect a 25-basis-point rate cut after UK inflation dropped to 3.2% in November. The FTSE 100 is up about 20% year-to-date, on track for its best year since 2009.
18 December 2025
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S&P 500 Today: Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Delayed CPI as AI Spending Jitters Grip Wall Street (Dec. 18, 2025)

S&P 500 Today: Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Delayed CPI as AI Spending Jitters Grip Wall Street (Dec. 18, 2025)

The S&P 500 closed Wednesday down 1.16% at 6,721.43, pressured by sharp declines in AI-linked mega-caps like Nvidia and Oracle. U.S. stock futures edged 0.3%–0.6% higher early Thursday as traders awaited a delayed November CPI report, which will lack standard monthly details due to the recent government shutdown.
18 December 2025
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Caterpillar Stock (CAT) Slides After Dow Rout: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Caterpillar Stock (CAT) Slides After Dow Rout: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Caterpillar shares fell 4.7% to $561.89 on Dec. 17, becoming one of the biggest drags on the Dow after a volatile session. The stock is now about 10% below its Dec. 11 record close but remains up roughly 57% year-to-date. The decline followed broad market selling, not company-specific news. Caterpillar also previewed new automation and AI tech for ConExpo 2026.
18 December 2025
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Processa Pharmaceuticals (PCSA) Stock: Phase 2 Breast Cancer Update, 1-for-25 Reverse Split, and What Wall Street Is Watching on Dec. 18, 2025

Processa Pharmaceuticals (PCSA) Stock: Phase 2 Breast Cancer Update, 1-for-25 Reverse Split, and What Wall Street Is Watching on Dec. 18, 2025

Processa Pharmaceuticals reported preliminary Phase 2 data showing its NGC‑Cap regimen increased cancer-killing metabolite exposure and reduced toxic byproducts in metastatic breast cancer patients. The company also enacted a 1-for-25 reverse stock split effective Dec. 16. Shares saw heavy trading following the announcements.
18 December 2025
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NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Today: AI Spending Jitters, New Competition, and Wall Street Forecasts — December 18, 2025

NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) Today: AI Spending Jitters, New Competition, and Wall Street Forecasts — December 18, 2025

Nvidia shares fell 3.7% to $170.94 early Thursday, extending a 3.8% drop from Wednesday as investors questioned the pace and sustainability of AI spending. Broader chip stocks also declined. Google and Meta are working to make Google’s TPUs more compatible with PyTorch, challenging Nvidia’s software dominance. Markets remain wary of near-term AI infrastructure returns.
18 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Today (Dec 18, 2025): STI Slips as Wall Street AI Jitters Weigh; Singtel, REITs and Debt Deals in Focus

Singapore Stock Market Today (Dec 18, 2025): STI Slips as Wall Street AI Jitters Weigh; Singtel, REITs and Debt Deals in Focus

Singapore’s Straits Times Index slipped 0.1% to 4,570.61 on Thursday, tracking a tech-led decline on Wall Street amid renewed concerns over AI spending. Market breadth was negative, with 286 losers to 236 gainers and S$1.1 billion traded. DFI Retail Group rose 2%, while Hongkong Land dropped 1.7%. Regional markets were mixed; Japan and South Korea fell.
18 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today: Sensex Ends Near 84,600, Nifty Flat Around 25,816 on Dec 18, 2025 as IT Outperforms; Rupee and Global Cues in Focus

India Stock Market Today: Sensex Ends Near 84,600, Nifty Flat Around 25,816 on Dec 18, 2025 as IT Outperforms; Rupee and Global Cues in Focus

India’s Sensex rose 55 points to 84,614.15 and Nifty slipped 3 points to 25,815.55, both ending nearly flat after a volatile session. IT and realty stocks gained, while auto and media lagged. The rupee steadied near 90.4 per dollar after hitting record lows earlier in the week. Foreign investor flows and trade deal uncertainty kept sentiment cautious.
18 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today (Dec 18, 2025): ASX 200 Edges Up as Bapcor Jumps, Boss Energy Sinks and Woodside Slides on CEO Exit

Australia Stock Market Today (Dec 18, 2025): ASX 200 Edges Up as Bapcor Jumps, Boss Energy Sinks and Woodside Slides on CEO Exit

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed up 3 points at 8,588.2 on Thursday after a late rebound, with gains in consumer and tech stocks offsetting sharp losses in uranium and energy shares. Bapcor jumped 15.5% after naming Chris Wilesmith as incoming CEO. Boss Energy plunged 25% following a negative update on its Honeymoon uranium project, triggering a sector-wide sell-off.
18 December 2025
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Oracle Stock Slips on AI Data Center Financing Questions: ORCL News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Oracle Stock Slips on AI Data Center Financing Questions: ORCL News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Oracle shares fell 5.4% to $178.46 on Dec. 18 after reports said Blue Owl Capital withdrew from financing a $10 billion AI data center project in Michigan linked to OpenAI. Oracle and developer Related Digital disputed the reports, saying the project remains on track with a new equity partner. The funding uncertainty comes as Oracle’s debt and lease obligations continue to rise with its AI cloud expansion.
18 December 2025
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GE Vernova (GEV) Stock Slides as AI Power-Demand Fears Return — Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

GE Vernova (GEV) Stock Slides as AI Power-Demand Fears Return — Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

GE Vernova shares fell about 10.5% Thursday, trading near $614, after investors rotated out of AI-linked power stocks amid concerns over data center financing and new claims of more energy-efficient AI chips. The stock was the S&P 500’s worst performer despite recent bullish guidance, including raised 2028 revenue targets and a doubled dividend.
18 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025): S&P 500 Futures Rise, Nasdaq Leads on Micron Jump as CPI Takes Center Stage

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025): S&P 500 Futures Rise, Nasdaq Leads on Micron Jump as CPI Takes Center Stage

Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.6% and S&P 500 futures gained 0.3% at 5:00 a.m. ET, rebounding after Wednesday’s tech-driven selloff. Micron jumped about 10% premarket after issuing a strong profit outlook and raising its 2026 capital spending plan to $20 billion. Nvidia and AMD also traded higher. Investors await November CPI data at 8:30 a.m. ET.
18 December 2025
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NBL News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Alex Hamilton Named Chief Product Officer as Perth Wildcats Leadership Debate Flares and Bullets Make Coaching Change

NBL News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Alex Hamilton Named Chief Product Officer as Perth Wildcats Leadership Debate Flares and Bullets Make Coaching Change

The NBL Group promoted Alex Hamilton to Chief Product Officer on Thursday, expanding her responsibilities across product, fan growth, and events. On court, Perth Wildcats faced scrutiny as former champions questioned the team’s leadership and import Kristian Doolittle’s performance. Melbourne United ruled out Chris Goulding due to illness ahead of their rematch with Illawarra.
18 December 2025
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock News Today: Oil-Price Bounce, OxyChem Sale Countdown, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock News Today: Oil-Price Bounce, OxyChem Sale Countdown, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Occidental Petroleum shares jumped 4.4% to $40.63 on Dec. 17, outperforming a falling market as oil prices rallied after new U.S. sanctions targeting Venezuela and Russia. Trading volume was above average. The company’s planned $9.7 billion sale of OxyChem to Berkshire Hathaway remains a key focus, with proceeds earmarked for debt reduction.
18 December 2025
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Lululemon Athletica Stock (LULU) Surges Into the Spotlight After Elliott’s $1B Stake: News, Forecasts, and What Comes Next

Lululemon Athletica Stock (LULU) Surges Into the Spotlight After Elliott’s $1B Stake: News, Forecasts, and What Comes Next

Elliott Management has taken a stake exceeding $1 billion in lululemon, Reuters reported Thursday, and is working with retail executive Jane Nielsen as a potential CEO candidate. Lululemon shares jumped in late trading, recently near $207.87. The move comes as CEO Calvin McDonald prepares to step down January 31, 2026, with interim co-CEOs named. The activist push raises the prospect of a board dispute over leadership and strategy.
18 December 2025
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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

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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.
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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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