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US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

The S&P 500 fell 0.8% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.25% late Wednesday morning as declines in AI-linked mega-caps like Nvidia and Oracle outweighed gains in energy stocks. Oil prices rose after President Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned tankers into Venezuela, lifting U.S. crude by 1.5% to $56 a barrel. Most stocks traded higher, but losses in heavyweight tech names dragged major indexes lower.
17 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Asia Rises on China AI-IPO Frenzy, Europe Near Records, Wall Street Futures Edge Up Ahead of U.S. Inflation

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Asia Rises on China AI-IPO Frenzy, Europe Near Records, Wall Street Futures Edge Up Ahead of U.S. Inflation

Asian and European stocks rose Wednesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 up 0.26%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng up 0.92%, and the STOXX 600 near record highs. Oil prices jumped after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan tankers. Shanghai’s MetaX Integrated Circuits surged 693% in its IPO debut, highlighting China’s AI-chip boom. U.S. futures edged higher ahead of key inflation data.
17 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Mixed After Jobs Data, With Tesla and Meta Outperforming (US Market, Dec. 16, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Mixed After Jobs Data, With Tesla and Meta Outperforming (US Market, Dec. 16, 2025)

Tesla and Meta rose while Alphabet led declines in early afternoon trading Tuesday, as investors weighed a U.S. jobs report showing 64,000 new payrolls and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Nvidia hovered near flat. The S&P 500 ETF was down 0.62%. Debate continued over the durability of AI infrastructure spending amid shifting expectations for 2026 rate cuts.
16 December 2025
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US Jobs Report and Retail Sales Today: What October–November Data Could Reveal About the Economy and Fed Policy (Dec. 16, 2025)

US Jobs Report and Retail Sales Today: What October–November Data Could Reveal About the Economy and Fed Policy (Dec. 16, 2025)

The U.S. government will release a combined October-November jobs report Tuesday after a 43-day shutdown delayed data collection. October’s household survey was not conducted, so no official October unemployment rate will be published—a first since 1948. September’s figures showed nonfarm payrolls up 119,000 and unemployment at 4.4%. The Federal Reserve cut rates last week citing labor market softness.
16 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Dip Ahead of Delayed Jobs Report (Dec. 16, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Dip Ahead of Delayed Jobs Report (Dec. 16, 2025)

U.S. stock futures slipped early Tuesday, with Dow futures down 101 points, S&P 500 off 20.25, and Nasdaq 100 lower by 115.25 before 5 a.m. ET. Investors await the delayed November jobs report at 8:30 a.m. ET after the government shutdown disrupted key economic data, leaving a gap in October’s unemployment figures for the first time since 1948. Oil and metals also traded lower premarket.
16 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Close Lower as AI Jitters Persist Ahead of Jobs and Inflation Data

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Close Lower as AI Jitters Persist Ahead of Jobs and Inflation Data

The Dow fell 41.31 points to 48,416.74 Monday, while the S&P 500 lost 10.92 to 6,816.49 and the Nasdaq dropped 132.21 to 23,062.96. ServiceNow tumbled nearly 12% after reports of advanced talks to buy Armis. Volatility rose, with the VIX up 5.53% to 16.61. Investors remained cautious ahead of delayed U.S. economic data and ongoing Fed uncertainty.
15 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Rise in Premarket as Data-Heavy Week Begins (Dec. 15, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Rise in Premarket as Data-Heavy Week Begins (Dec. 15, 2025)

U.S. stock futures rose Monday, with S&P 500 and Dow futures up about 0.4%–0.5% and Nasdaq 100 futures gaining 0.5% in premarket trading. The New York Fed’s Empire State Manufacturing index dropped to -3.9 in December, signaling contraction. Gold and silver prices climbed, while Bitcoin steadied near $90,000. Investors await key jobs and inflation data later this week.
15 December 2025
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US Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Empire State Manufacturing, NAHB Housing Index, Fed Speaker Williams, and Treasury Bill Auctions

US Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Empire State Manufacturing, NAHB Housing Index, Fed Speaker Williams, and Treasury Bill Auctions

The Empire State Manufacturing Survey is due at 8:30 a.m. ET, with forecasts expecting a drop to 10.0 from 18.7. The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index follows at 10:00 a.m., with builder confidence seen edging up to 39. Markets remain alert after a record U.S. government shutdown delayed key data and disrupted economic reporting.
15 December 2025
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Deere Stock (DE): Earnings, Tariffs, and Investor Day Targets to Watch Before the Dec. 15, 2025 US Market Open

Deere Stock (DE): Earnings, Tariffs, and Investor Day Targets to Watch Before the Dec. 15, 2025 US Market Open

Deere shares closed Friday at $484.80, up 1.9%, valuing the company at about $131 billion. Deere forecasts fiscal 2026 net income of $4.00–$4.75 billion, below analyst expectations, and expects a $1.2 billion pre-tax tariff hit that year. Management sees 2026 as the bottom of the large ag cycle, citing continued margin pressure and weak demand.
15 December 2025
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Intuit (INTU) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Intuit (INTU) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Intuit shares traded near $670.93 ahead of Monday’s open, down 0.74% from the previous close and well below July’s high above $800. Investors are watching the company’s $100 million OpenAI partnership and recent guidance, which reaffirmed full-year revenue targets but forecast lower-than-expected Q2 EPS. A $1.20 quarterly dividend was approved for shareholders of record Jan. 9, 2026.
14 December 2025
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US Stock Market Open Preview: What to Know Before the Bell on Monday, December 15, 2025

US Stock Market Open Preview: What to Know Before the Bell on Monday, December 15, 2025

U.S. stocks fell Friday, with the S&P 500 down 1.07% and the Nasdaq off 1.69%, as tech and semiconductor shares slid on renewed AI spending concerns. Treasury yields climbed, with the 10-year ending near 4.19%. Investors await Monday’s Empire State Manufacturing Survey and homebuilder sentiment data ahead of a busy week of delayed economic reports.
14 December 2025
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US Economic Calendar for Monday, December 15, 2025: Empire State Manufacturing, NAHB Housing Index, Fed Speeches, and Treasury Bill Auctions

US Economic Calendar for Monday, December 15, 2025: Empire State Manufacturing, NAHB Housing Index, Fed Speeches, and Treasury Bill Auctions

The New York Fed releases its Empire State Manufacturing Survey at 8:30 a.m. ET Monday, with economists expecting slower growth after November’s strong reading. Fed Governor Stephen I. Miran is set to speak on inflation at 9:30 a.m. Investors face delayed and revised data following the 2025 federal funding lapse and are watching for signals after December’s quarter-point rate cut.
14 December 2025
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US Stock Market After the Opening Bell (Dec. 12, 2025): Dow Rises While S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slip as AI Trade Faces a New Reality Check

US Stock Market After the Opening Bell (Dec. 12, 2025): Dow Rises While S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slip as AI Trade Faces a New Reality Check

The Dow rose 0.2% after Friday’s open, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.2% and the Nasdaq fell 0.4%. Broadcom warned that rising sales of lower-margin AI chips could pressure profits, despite a $73 billion backlog. Oracle’s stock continued to drop after announcing a larger-than-expected increase in AI-related capital spending. Investors remain wary of AI profitability as the Fed’s recent rate cut lingers in the background.
12 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Oracle’s AI Spending Shock, Broadcom Margin Warning, and Nvidia China Chip Scrutiny Shape U.S. Premarket (Dec. 12, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Oracle’s AI Spending Shock, Broadcom Margin Warning, and Nvidia China Chip Scrutiny Shape U.S. Premarket (Dec. 12, 2025)

Oracle shares fell nearly 11% in premarket trading Friday after warning of sharply higher AI-related spending and missing cloud contract forecasts. Nvidia, Alphabet, and Broadcom also traded lower, while Microsoft and Meta edged higher. Investors weighed strong AI demand against rising costs and fresh regulatory headlines for Nvidia and Google.
12 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Futures Mixed at 5:30 a.m. ET After S&P 500 Record Close; Broadcom Slides, Lululemon Jumps

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Futures Mixed at 5:30 a.m. ET After S&P 500 Record Close; Broadcom Slides, Lululemon Jumps

U.S. stock futures were mixed early Friday after the S&P 500 and Dow closed at record highs Thursday, while the Nasdaq slipped. Oracle shares fell 14% this week on weak guidance and heavy AI spending, raising concerns about profitability in the sector. Broadcom also warned that AI-driven revenue could pressure margins. Investors shifted into financials and materials, pushing value stocks higher.
12 December 2025
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  • BASF Valuation Mixed as Share Price Momentum Clashes with Fair Value Models
    May 23, 2026, 2:53 AM EDT. BASF (XTRA:BAS) shares have retreated 3.4% in the last month but climbed 5.7% over three months, trading at €51.67. Market narratives differ on BASF's valuation. The popular view suggests BASF is about 6.5% overvalued with a fair value estimate of €48.50, reflecting cautious optimism on revenue recovery and profitability. Conversely, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model estimates BASF's intrinsic value at €110.25, indicating a 53% undervaluation. Investors face conflicting signals amid risks like weak European margins and possible IPO delays in agricultural units. The divergence raises questions on which valuation metric better captures BASF's future earnings potential.

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