The ghost of Christmas past appears to have finally been exorcised from the New York Stock Exchange. On December 18, 2025, a critical inflation update delivered a much-needed gift to investors, sparking a broad-based market surge and setting the stage for what analysts believe will be a robust "Santa Claus
Shares of gaming, betting and entertainment company Bally's Corporation (NYSE:BALY)
jumped 6.3% in the morning session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the New York State Gaming Commission officially granted the company one of three new casino licenses for New York City.
Shares of streaming TV platform Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU)
jumped 3.6% in the morning session after Guggenheim maintained its Buy rating on the company but increased its price target to $115 from $110.
Shares of banking services provider Coastal Financial (NASDAQ:CCB) jumped 3.9% in the morning session after the stock continued a recent rally fueled by robust earnings growth forecasts and strong institutional confidence in its community banking operations. The upward trend reflected a sustained period of positive investor sentiment, which had pushed the shares up significantly over several trading days. The main drivers for this momentum were expectations of solid future profits and notable trust from large investors in the bank's business model.
Shares of casual restaurant chain Dine Brands (NYSE:DIN)
jumped 2.8% in the morning session after positive results from competitor Darden Restaurants lifted investor sentiment for the broader restaurant industry.
Shares of e-commerce platform Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) jumped 4.8% in the morning session after a broader tech rally was sparked by favorable inflation data.
Shares of mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain CAVA (NYSE:CAVA) jumped 7% in the morning session after the company received a strong 'Buy' consensus rating from Wall Street analysts. According to a report, 20 analysts collectively held a "Buy" rating on the stock. This broad positive view from financial experts likely boosted investor confidence.
Shares of biotechnology company Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA)
jumped 4% in the morning session after the company announced it would receive up to $54.3 million in funding from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to advance a late-stage trial for its experimental bird flu vaccine.
Shares of power resiliency solutions provider American Superconductor (NASDAQ:AMSC)
jumped 5.5% in the morning session after an analyst at Clear Street raised the firm's price target on the shares.
Shares of cloud computing platform DigitalOcean (NYSE:DOCN) jumped 3.9% in the morning session after the company introduced its Gradient™ AI Agent Development Kit, a new tool aimed at helping software developers build and deploy production-ready AI agents.
Shares of ride sharing service Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT)
jumped 4% in the morning session after the company announced its expansion into Halifax, Nova Scotia, as part of a larger push into the Canadian market.
Shares of digital banking platform Nubank (NYSE:NU) jumped 1.9% in the morning session after it received positive analyst commentary and the launch of a new investment product.
Shares of semiconductor equipment maker Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX)
jumped 5.9% in the morning session after several analysts raised their price targets on the stock, citing confidence in the company's outlook.
Shares of premium cinema technology company IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) jumped 2.3% in the morning session after Wells Fargo raised its price target on the company.
Shares of financial data provider FactSet (NYSE:FDS) fell 5.4% in the morning session after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter 2025 results, with its stock falling despite beating Wall Street's revenue and earnings estimates for the period.
Shares of digital financial services company SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) jumped 4.6% in the morning session after the company announced the launch of SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, positioning itself as a key infrastructure provider for other banks, fintechs, and enterprise partners.
Shares of precision measurement and sensing technologies provider Vishay Precision (NYSE:VPG)
jumped 2.9% in the morning session after Lake Street Capital Markets initiated coverage on the stock with a "Buy" rating and a $44.00 price target.
Shares of memory chips maker Micron (NYSE:MU)
jumped 11.1% in the morning session after the company reported strong fourth-quarter results and provided a much better-than-expected forecast for the upcoming quarter.
Shares of global music entertainment company Warner Music Group (NASDAQ:WMG) jumped 5.7% in the morning session after Morgan Stanley upgraded its rating on the stock from 'Equal-Weight' to 'Overweight'.
Shares of leading data storage manufacturer Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC)
jumped 6.4% in the morning session after Morgan Stanley lifted its price target on the stock to $228 from $188.
Shares of search AI platform provider Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) jumped 4.4% in the morning session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the company secured a partnership with the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to develop a new security platform.
Shares of fuel cell technology Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) jumped 5.7% in the morning session after the company announced the installation of its 5MW electrolyzer system at Africa's first commercial green hydrogen facility in Namibia, alongside a stock purchase by a top executive.
Shares of financial services company Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD)
jumped 3.2% in the morning session after positive analyst coverage and the expansion of its prediction markets to include sports betting.
Shares of home energy technology company Enphase (NASDAQ:ENPH)
jumped 5.4% in the morning session after Goldman Sachs raised its rating on the stock from Sell to Neutral, maintaining a price target of $29.00.
Shares of real estate technology company The Real Brokerage (NASDAQ:REAX)
jumped 3.5% in the morning session after the company announced that a prominent Canadian real estate leader, Sandy MacKay, along with his team and a larger network of agents, joined the brokerage.
Shares of mobile app technology company AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) jumped 6.4% in the morning session after analysts at Benchmark and Jefferies raised their price targets on the stock, signaling increased confidence in the company's future. Benchmark lifted its price target to $775 from $700, while Jefferies increased its target to $860 from $800. Both firms maintained a "Buy" rating on the shares. According to the research from Benchmark, the company's prospects strengthened due to several factors. These included accelerating traction in e-commerce, a clear plan to scale its AXON Ads self-serve platform, and an expansion of its creative capabilities through Generative AI.
Shares of quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) jumped 2.4% in the morning session after the company announced an expanded agreement with Switzerland's QuantumBasel worth over $60 million.
Shares of coffee chain Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) jumped 4.3% in the morning session after KeyBanc initiated coverage on the stock with an 'Overweight' rating, and the company opened its first store in Los Angeles. Analyst Eric Gonzalez from KeyBanc set a price target of $77.00. An 'Overweight' rating generally suggested that the analyst believed the stock would perform better than the average return of the stocks that the analyst covers.
Shares of carbonate fuel cell technology developer FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL)
jumped 34.4% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter 2025 results that topped analyst expectations for revenue and earnings.
Shares of uniform rental provider Vestis Corporation (NYSE:VSTS) jumped 2.2% in the morning session after company director Keith Meister disclosed a significant purchase of over one million shares for approximately $6.8 million.
Shares of regional bank holding company CVB Financial (NASDAQ:CVBF) fell 4.5% in the morning session after it agreed to acquire Heritage Commerce Corp. in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $811 million.
Shares of global pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY)
jumped 2.2% in the morning session after the company released positive data from its Phase 3 "ATTAIN-MAINTAIN" trial, which evaluated the efficacy of its daily oral pill, orforglipron.
Shares of composite decking and railing products manufacturer Trex Company (NYSE:TREX)
jumped 3.7% in the morning session after Goldman Sachs maintained a 'Buy' rating on the company's stock, even while lowering the price target.
Shares of clinical research company Fortrea Holdings (NASDAQ:FTRE)
jumped 5.7% in the morning session after an analyst at Mizuho raised the company's price target. Analyst Ann Hynes reaffirmed a neutral stance on Fortrea Holdings but increased the price target to $13.00 from a previous $11.00.
Shares of human capital management provider Alight (NYSE:ALIT) fell in the morning session after the company announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer, Jeremy J. Heaton. Heaton planned to depart effective January 9, 2026, to pursue an opportunity outside of the benefits administration industry. The company stated his resignation did not arise from any disagreement over operations, policies, or financial reporting. Following the news, Alight appointed Greg Giometti, the company's Senior Vice President and Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, as the Interim Chief Financial Officer. The departure of a key executive often created uncertainty among investors, which was reflected in the stock's negative reaction.
The technology sector has entered a period of historic structural divergence as of late 2025. While the broader market indices suggest a steady climb, a closer look reveals a "two-speed" economy within the tech world. On one side, the architects of the artificial intelligence revolution—specifically semiconductor powerhouses—are reporting
Shares of content production and distribution company Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR)
jumped 4.9% in the morning session after Morgan Stanley upgraded the company's stock to 'Overweight' from 'Equal-Weight' and significantly raised its price target.
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The United States labor market enters the final weeks of 2025 on shaky ground, characterized by a "low-hire, low-fire" regime that has recently begun to crack under the weight of political instability and a massive corporate pivot toward artificial intelligence. As of December 18, 2025, the national unemployment rate has
Hardwood flooring is in high demand, adding style, dimension and value to a home. In fact, more than half (61%) of American homeowners say wood flooring was a priority when deciding to design or purchase their home, according to the 2026 Bona Floorcast report .
As of December 18, 2025, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) remains a titan of the global markets, currently trading at approximately $221.27. While this represents a slight consolidation from its all-time high of $258.60 reached in November, the company has solidified its position as a primary market mover
Wedbush analyst reaffirms Outperform rating on GM, with price target raised to $95. GM focused on ICE business and minimizing EV capacity for stable cash flow growth and tariff risks.
As 2025 draws to a close, South Korea’s financial landscape is witnessing a dramatic surge in "stablecoin-themed" stocks, fueled by investor anticipation of a landmark regulatory shift in the coming year. While the broader KOSPI index has struggled with year-end volatility, shares of mobile payment providers, blockchain infrastructure firms,
The narrative of 2025 has been dominated by the flawless execution of Nvidia’s accelerated product roadmap. Following the historic success of the Hopper architecture, Nvidia successfully navigated the high-stakes ramp-up of its Blackwell (B100/B200) platform. In the first half of the year, Blackwell generated over $11 billion in
