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UK Stock Market Today (Dec 12, 2025): FTSE 100 Falls to 9,649 as UK GDP Miss and Wall Street AI Jitters Hit Sentiment

UK Stock Market Today (Dec 12, 2025): FTSE 100 Falls to 9,649 as UK GDP Miss and Wall Street AI Jitters Hit Sentiment

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.6% at 9,649.03 on Friday after UK GDP unexpectedly shrank 0.1% in the three months to October, fueling bets on a Bank of England rate cut next week. Afternoon selling accelerated as Wall Street tech stocks fell on renewed AI valuation concerns, dragging European markets lower. The FTSE 250 edged up 0.11% but both indexes posted a second straight weekly decline.
12 December 2025
S&P 500 Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Index Slides From Record High as Broadcom and Oracle Rattle the AI Trade

S&P 500 Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Index Slides From Record High as Broadcom and Oracle Rattle the AI Trade

The S&P 500 fell 1.13% to 6,822.86 by 3:27 p.m. ET Friday, retreating from Thursday’s record close. Broadcom dropped after warning of margin pressure despite strong AI revenue, while Oracle’s earlier slide fueled doubts about AI spending. Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year at about 4.19%. Investors rotated out of large tech stocks.
Dow Jones Today (Dec. 12, 2025, 3:30 PM ET): Dow Pulls Back From Record High as AI-Linked Tech Selloff Pressures Wall Street

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 12, 2025, 3:30 PM ET): Dow Pulls Back From Record High as AI-Linked Tech Selloff Pressures Wall Street

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.4% to 48,487 by 3:30 p.m. ET Friday, reversing from a record high earlier in the session. Broadcom and Oracle shares slid on renewed concerns over AI profitability, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit more than two-week lows. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.19%. Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid opposed this week’s rate cut, citing persistent inflation.
12 December 2025
France Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreak: Farmers Block Roads as Mass Cattle Culls Expand in Occitanie

France Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreak: Farmers Block Roads as Mass Cattle Culls Expand in Occitanie

Police used tear gas to clear hundreds of farmers blocking access to a farm in Ariège on December 12, as veterinarians began culling 207 cattle to contain lumpy skin disease. Protests spread, with tractor convoys blocking the A75 and A64 motorways and disrupting traffic across southwest France. Four arrests were reported. Authorities confirmed new outbreaks and expanded restricted zones in the region.
12 December 2025
Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock News on Dec. 12, 2025: Mizuho’s $50 Target, Fresh Catalysts, and the Big Risks Behind the Quantum Rally

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock News on Dec. 12, 2025: Mizuho’s $50 Target, Fresh Catalysts, and the Big Risks Behind the Quantum Rally

Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) traded near $26.64 on Dec. 12, 2025, after Mizuho initiated coverage with an “Outperform” rating and a $50 price target, implying about 91% upside. Trading volume topped 21 million shares amid volatility. LSEG data showed a median Street target of $37, with most analysts rating the stock “buy.”
Bloom Energy Stock (NYSE: BE) Slides as the AI Infrastructure Trade Wobbles — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next (Dec. 12, 2025)

Bloom Energy Stock (NYSE: BE) Slides as the AI Infrastructure Trade Wobbles — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next (Dec. 12, 2025)

Bloom Energy shares fell about 10% to $98.07 by early afternoon Dec. 12, with trading volume above 12 million. The drop followed a broader sell-off in AI-related stocks after Oracle’s earnings miss and data-center spending concerns, which also hit other infrastructure names. Bloom’s recent partnership with Oracle has made its stock more sensitive to Oracle news and sector sentiment.
Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) Drops on AI-Tech Selloff: Dividend Hike, 2025 Guidance, and Analyst Forecasts Heading Into 2026

Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) Drops on AI-Tech Selloff: Dividend Hike, 2025 Guidance, and Analyst Forecasts Heading Into 2026

Amphenol shares fell over 6% to around $130 midday Friday as tech stocks slid on renewed concerns about AI spending and profitability. The drop followed a 52% dividend hike to $0.25 per share and management reaffirming strong 2025 guidance. Investors are watching the planned $10.5 billion CommScope acquisition, expected to close in the first half of 2026.
CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Valuation Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Valuation Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

CrowdStrike shares traded near $505 on Dec. 12, down 2%–3% after a 50% year-to-date gain. The company reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of $1.23 billion, up 22% from a year earlier, and annual recurring revenue of $4.92 billion. Investors remain focused on AI-driven security demand, platform consolidation, and risks tied to valuation and last year’s Windows outage.
12 December 2025
Spotify Stock (SPOT) Today: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 12, 2025

Spotify Stock (SPOT) Today: News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 12, 2025

Spotify shares traded near $600 on Dec. 12, 2025, after closing at $598.87 the previous day. Investors are watching a new AI-powered “Prompted Playlists” beta, now live for Premium users in New Zealand, and the rollout of music videos in the U.S. and Canada. A leadership change is set for Jan. 1, 2026. Analysts cite both strong 2025 gains and concerns about valuation and growth next year.
12 December 2025
MercadoLibre Stock (NASDAQ: MELI) News on Dec. 12, 2025: Humanoid Robots, New Bonds, and a High-Stakes 2026 Outlook

MercadoLibre Stock (NASDAQ: MELI) News on Dec. 12, 2025: Humanoid Robots, New Bonds, and a High-Stakes 2026 Outlook

MercadoLibre shares traded near $2,034.61 on Dec. 12, 2025, after volatile swings earlier in the week. The company announced a deal to deploy Agility Robotics’ humanoid robots at a Texas facility and issued $750 million in 4.9% senior notes due 2033. Investors remain focused on competition in Brazil and Mexico and its impact on margins.
Snowflake Stock (SNOW) News Today: Q3 Earnings, Anthropic AI Deal, Analyst Price Targets and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Snowflake Stock (SNOW) News Today: Q3 Earnings, Anthropic AI Deal, Analyst Price Targets and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Snowflake shares fell 0.76% to $218.84 by 18:10 UTC Friday after a quarterly report beat expectations but reignited debate over margins and growth. The company expanded its partnership with Anthropic and raised full-year guidance, but investors remained cautious amid shifting sentiment in AI and tech stocks.
Nike Stock (NKE) News & Forecast for Dec. 12, 2025: Analyst Calls, Earnings Preview, and Key Risks

Nike Stock (NKE) News & Forecast for Dec. 12, 2025: Analyst Calls, Earnings Preview, and Key Risks

Nike shares rose Friday, helping lift the Dow Jones Industrial Average ahead of the company’s Dec. 18 earnings report. The stock closed Thursday at $67.74, up nearly 3%. Analysts expect second-quarter earnings of about $0.37 per share on revenue near $12.17 billion. Wall Street is watching for signs of a turnaround under CEO Elliott Hill amid tariff pressure and regulatory scrutiny.
Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Tech Selloff Knocks S&P 500 and Nasdaq Off Records as Broadcom, Oracle Slide—While Dow and Canada’s TSX Take Different Paths

Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Tech Selloff Knocks S&P 500 and Nasdaq Off Records as Broadcom, Oracle Slide—While Dow and Canada’s TSX Take Different Paths

The S&P 500 fell 1.3% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.9% on December 12, 2025, as investors sold off AI-linked tech stocks. Broadcom shares plunged over 11% after warning that lower-margin AI chip sales could hurt profitability. Oracle also weighed on sentiment after delaying some data center projects for OpenAI. The Dow slipped 0.6% after recent record highs.
Newmont (NEM) Stock News Today: 52-Week High Momentum, Gold Price Tailwinds, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Newmont (NEM) Stock News Today: 52-Week High Momentum, Gold Price Tailwinds, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Newmont shares swung sharply on Friday, trading between $96.53 and $102.80 before settling near $97.55 as gold prices held near seven-week highs. The company backed a revised takeover offer for SolGold, signaling support for Jiangxi Copper’s bid, which values SolGold at about $1.13 billion. Newmont owns 10.3% of SolGold. The stock is up roughly 167% year to date.
12 December 2025

Stock Market Today

  • 3 TSX Materials Stocks to Watch as Miners Face Sell-Off
    April 24, 2026, 9:39 PM EDT. TSX materials stocks have fallen amid a rough patch for miners, but three names stand out for investors. Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN) offers notable copper growth, with solid 2025 profits of $228 million and strong project execution in Africa, though it trades at a high earnings multiple reflecting growth expectations. Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN) presents a broader copper play, posting record 2025 revenue of $4.5 billion and advancing the large-scale Vicuña project with BHP, trading at a reasonable 18 times earnings amid significant project investment. Finally, Torex Gold (TSX:TXG) was mentioned, but details were cut off. These stocks reflect underlying company strength despite market mood swings, with risks tied to project execution and copper price fluctuations.

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LightPath Technologies Stock Just Hit a 52-Week High. Here’s Why LPTH Is Back in Focus

LightPath Technologies Stock Just Hit a 52-Week High. Here’s Why LPTH Is Back in Focus

25 April 2026
LightPath Technologies shares closed up 10.05% at $16.09 in Orlando Friday, after hitting $16.53 and surpassing recent analyst targets. Trading volume jumped to 6.35 million shares. The company reported a $97.8 million backlog and second-quarter revenue of $16.4 million, up 120% from a year earlier. Recent orders and investor focus center on defense optics and infrared camera systems.
Wolfspeed Stock Jumps 13% Before May 5 Earnings Test

Wolfspeed Stock Jumps 13% Before May 5 Earnings Test

25 April 2026
Wolfspeed shares surged 13.36% to $31.23 on Friday, with trading volume hitting 8.4 million shares ahead of its May 5 earnings report. The chipmaker recently cut its debt by about $97 million and lowered annual interest expense by $62 million after refinancing in March. Wolfspeed reported a $151 million net loss last quarter and expects negative gross margins to continue.
VeriSign Falls After Q1 Beat as .Com Price Hike Puts Renewal Risk in Focus

VeriSign Falls After Q1 Beat as .Com Price Hike Puts Renewal Risk in Focus

25 April 2026
VeriSign reported first-quarter revenue of $429 million, up 6.6%, and net income of $215 million, as .com and .net registrations rose to 176.1 million. Shares fell 2.8% Friday to $269.20 after the company announced a Nov. 1 increase in the wholesale .com fee to $10.97. Management raised its 2026 growth outlook for domain registrations. Investors remain cautious over renewal and pricing risks.
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