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Post-Bell | Wall St Closes Higher; Tesla Jumps Over 3%; Micron Surges 10%; Trump Media Soars 42%
01 Stock MarketThe U.S. major indexes closed as follows: the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.14% at 47,951.85, the S&P 500 up 0.79% at 6,774.76, and the Nasdaq Composite up 1.38% at 23,006.36. Gains were led by large-cap technology and AI-linked names after upbeat semiconductor guidance helped sen...Tiger News
Thu, Dec 18
Major US exchanges to remain open on Dec 24 and Dec 26
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Major U.S. stock exchanges said on Thursday they will remain open as scheduled on December 24 and December 26, hours after President Donald Trump ordered the federal government to be closed on those days.Nasdaq, the New York Stock Exchange, Cboe Global Markets, and Investors' ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Better Buy in 2026: UnitedHealth Group or Eli Lilly?
Key PointsUnitedHealth Group has had a tumultuous year, marred by poor performance and controversy.Eli Lilly has thrived as it's taken control of the obesity drug market.Adding context to stock valuations can significantly affect buying decisions.10 stocks we like better than UnitedHealth Group › Un...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
EXPLAINER-How US marijuana reclassification could help cannabis companies
By Mariam Sunny and Suzanne McGee Dec 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order recommending the loosening of federal regulations on marijuana to reclassify it as a less dangerous drug.Trump's order directs his attorney general to quickly move ahead with reclassifyi...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Stock Market Today, Dec. 18: Tilray Brands Jumps After Trump Order Spurs Cannabis Rescheduling
Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:TLRY), a global medical cannabis producer, closed Thursday at $12.34, down 4.2%. Tilray Brands IPO'd in 2018 and has fallen 94% since going public. Trading volume reached 66.7 million shares, coming in 514% above its three-month average of 10.9 million shares.How the markets mo...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Why Serve Robotics Stock Surged Today
Key PointsAn analyst at a prominent researcher initiated coverage of the next-generation robot maker.That firm's analyst not only feels it's a buy, he believes its share price can nearly double.10 stocks we like better than Serve Robotics › Serve Robotics (NASDAQ: SERV) was serving up some sharehold...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Why Nike Stock Is Plunging in After-Hours Trading
Key PointsNike reported second-quarter financial results for fiscal 2026.The company surpassed analysts' top- and bottom-line expectations.Nike's 'Win Now' initiative aims to return the company to growth mode.10 stocks we like better than Nike › After essentially remaining flat during today's market...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Up 400%, Down 70%: Why a $5 Million Bet on Ramaco Resources Signals Long-Term Conviction
Key PointsAustin-based Beck Capital Management added 151,835 shares of METC in the third quarter. The value of the position increased by about $5 million from the previous period.This marked a new holding for Beck Capital, which did not report holding METC shares in the previous period.These 10 stoc...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Cannabis stocks give up gains after Trump order recommending to ease curbs on marijuana
By Puyaan Singh and Christy SanthoshDec 18 (Reuters) - Shares of some cannabis firms fell between 3% and 12% at Thursday's close, erasing previous gains from the session, after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order recommending the loosening of federal regulations on marijuana.Th...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Nike falls on downbeat Q2 profit amid tariff pressures
Shares of sportswear giant Nike NKE.N drop about 10% at $59.40 after the bellCo reports decline in Q2 profit, as pressure from tariffs, wider fall in revenue in China and its efforts to clear out aged inventory hurt its gross marginsQ2 profit declines 32% to $792 million, or 53 cents per share, comp...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
TGE Value Creative Solutions Corp, Sponsored by TGE, Announces Pricing of $150,000,000 Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK and LONDON and PARIS, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TGE Value Creative Solutions Corp (the "Company"), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE: TGE; LSE: TGE), announced today that it successfully priced its initial public offe...PR Newswire
Thu, Dec 18
TGE Value Creative Solutions Corp, Sponsored by TGE, Announces Pricing of $150,000,000 Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK and LONDON and PARIS, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TGE Value Creative Solutions Corp (the "Company"), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE: TGE; LSE: TGE), announced today that it successfully priced its initial public offe...PR Newswire
Thu, Dec 18
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise, Treasury yields edge down as US inflation softens
Stocks rise on softer inflation, sunnier tech sentimentUS CPI report for November softer than expectedBoE cuts rates, ECB stays putOil settles higher, Treasury yields dipBy Sinéad Carew and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - MSCI's global equities gauge rose on Thursday after f...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Nasdaq to remain open on Dec 24 and Dec 26
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Exchange operator Nasdaq NDAQ.O said on Thursday it will remain open as scheduled on December 24 and December 26."Markets will close early on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:00 pm ET (5:00 pm ET for late session) and will operate on a regular schedule on Friday, December 26,...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
TRADING DAY-Three cheers for 'whacky' inflation
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 18 (Reuters) - This will be the last regular 'Trading Day' newsletter of the year. Thank you for all your support and feedback, and we look forward to an equally eventful and rewarding 2026. Normal service will be resumed on Monday, January 5. H...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Trump Media bets on fusion energy with $6 billion TAE deal
Deal adds fusion power to Trump family's diverse venturesTrump Media to be holding company housing both firms' divisionsTo start building world's first utility-scale fusion power plant in 2026Fusion industry reps recently met with US Energy Dept repsBy Deborah Mary Sophia and Timothy Gar...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
CANADA STOCKS-TSX snaps losing streak as U.S. inflation data supports rate cut bets
TSX ends up 0.6% at 31,440.85Industrials and financials both add 0.9%Energy declines 1.5%Curaleaf tumbles 32%By Fergal Smith Dec 18 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index rose on Thursday as investors cheered softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data and recent positive signs on the domestic ec...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Nike falls on downbeat Q2 profit amid tariff pressures
Shares of sportswear giant Nike NKE.N down almost 5% at $62.51 after the bellCo reports decline in Q2 profit, hurt by pressure from tariffs and its efforts to clear out aged inventory on its gross marginsQ2 profit declines 32% to $792 million or 53 cents per shareHowever, quarterly revenue grew 1% t...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
