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Micron boosts tech sentiment with upbeat AI-driven outlook
Micron reported a rosy sales forecast tied to AI demand, lifting tech sentiment and supporting gains in Nasdaq futures as investors reassess chip sector prospects.
Trump Media to merge with TAE Technologies in $6 billion deal
Trump Media & Technology Group announced a $6 billion merger agreement with fusion company TAE Technologies, combining media and fusion ambitions and drawing regulatory and market attention.
Nasdaq launches Nasdaq-100 Bitcoin Trends 15% Index
Nasdaq disclosed a new index — the Nasdaq-100 Bitcoin Trends 15% Index — designed to blend Nasdaq-100 exposure with Bitcoin while targeting 15% volatility using a risk-control engine, effective Dec. 19, 2025.
Bank of England and ECB policy decisions in focus amid market expectations
Markets were watching the Bank of England for a likely cut and the ECB for a likely pause as central-bank policy decisions remain central to market direction and fixed-income pricing.
Investors await US CPI and jobs data influencing Fed path
Traders were eyeing upcoming US inflation and labor data that could affect expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and the timing of monetary easing.
BP names Meg O'Neill as first female CEO of a major oil company
BP announced the appointment of Meg O’Neill as CEO, a historic first for a major oil company, signaling leadership change amid energy-sector strategic shifts.
Novartis and Roche said near US drug-pricing deal discussions
Reports indicated Novartis and Roche were close to talks over US drug-pricing arrangements, an important development for pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement debates.
Rheinmetall to sell civil units amid corporate reshaping
Rheinmetall signaled plans to divest certain civilian operations as it focuses on core defense businesses and capital allocation priorities.
Federal investigation follows Nevada regulator’s dropped violations against The Boring Company
A federal probe was reported after Nevada’s safety regulator dropped violations against The Boring Company, raising oversight and compliance questions for infrastructure players.
Labor-market concerns and 'AI is stalling hiring' narrative from Fed contender
Fed chair contender Christopher Waller argued weak jobs data strengthens the case for rate cuts and suggested AI adoption is affecting hiring, highlighting policy debates over labor, technology, and inflation.
Upside for small companies using AI versus large-scale AI layoffs narrative
Research and reporting noted that many smaller firms (≤500 employees) mostly avoided mass AI-driven layoffs and may be positioned to innovate and gain market share versus larger enterprises undergoing restructuring.
Pre-market earnings calendar highlights active corporate reporting day
Nasdaq’s pre-market earnings calendar listed several companies reporting on Dec. 19, 2025, keeping markets attentive to company-specific catalysts for equities.