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United Kingdom Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holiday Pause, BP Castrol Deal and 2026 Outlook (25 Dec 2025)

United Kingdom Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holiday Pause, BP Castrol Deal and 2026 Outlook (25 Dec 2025)

London — Thursday, 25 December 2025. The United Kingdom stock market is closed today for Christmas Day, putting a temporary pause on trading after a holiday-shortened run into the break. With the London Stock Exchange (LSE) also shut on Friday for Boxing Day, the next meaningful read on UK risk appetite will come when markets reopen after the long weekend. MoneyWeek Even with the screens dark, investors are still digesting a busy late-December backdrop: a Bank of England rate cut to 3.75%, a strong year for UK large caps, record-setting moves in industrial metals that boosted miners, and headline corporate
25 December 2025
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Electronic Arts Shareholders Approve $55 Billion Saudi PIF-Led Takeover: What Happens Next as EA Moves Toward Going Private

Electronic Arts Shareholders Approve $55 Billion Saudi PIF-Led Takeover: What Happens Next as EA Moves Toward Going Private

December 25, 2025 — Electronic Arts (EA), one of the world’s largest videogame publishers, is now formally on the path to leaving the public markets after shareholders approved a $55 billion, all-cash take-private deal led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). With the internal vote cleared, the acquisition’s next—and most consequential—phase is regulatory review, a step that will determine whether the blockbuster transaction can actually close. Bloomberg.com News coverage on December 25 has centered on the same key question: after shareholders overwhelmingly said “yes,” will regulators in the United States and other major markets sign off on a deal
25 December 2025
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Castrol India Stock in Focus on 25 Dec 2025: Open Offer at ₹194.04 After BP Sells Castrol Stake to Stonepeak

Castrol India Stock in Focus on 25 Dec 2025: Open Offer at ₹194.04 After BP Sells Castrol Stake to Stonepeak

Castrol India Limited (NSE: CASTROLIND | BSE: 500870) ends 2025 with a rare, market-moving plot twist: a global ownership reshuffle at parent level that has triggered a mandatory open offer for public shareholders in India. Even though Indian stock exchanges are closed on Thursday, 25 December 2025, for Christmas, the story is very much “open” — because the corporate actions and regulatory timelines will stretch well beyond the holiday week. The Economic Times At the center is BP’s decision to sell a 65% stake in Castrol (the global lubricants brand) to U.S. investment firm Stonepeak in a deal valuing Castrol
25 December 2025
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Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today (25 Dec 2025): HINDZINC Rallies to Fresh Highs on Silver Surge — Latest News, Results, and Analyst Targets

Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today (25 Dec 2025): HINDZINC Rallies to Fresh Highs on Silver Surge — Latest News, Results, and Analyst Targets

Hindustan Zinc Limited (NSE: HINDZINC, BSE: 500188) has been one of the standout names in India’s metal space this month—and it’s doing it with a very specific tailwind: a relentless rally in silver. On Thursday, December 25, 2025, Indian stock markets are closed for Christmas, so the latest actionable pricing is from Wednesday, December 24. The Economic Times Hindustan Zinc stock: latest price and levels investors are tracking In the most recent session (Dec 24, 2025), Hindustan Zinc closed at ₹624.85, up 2.47% on the day, and traded in a ₹617.95–₹631.90 range. Its 52-week range now spans ₹378.15–₹631.90, putting the
25 December 2025
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BSE Ltd Stock News and Outlook: Monthly Index Options Plan, BANKEX Revamp, Broker Targets and Key Risks (Dec 25, 2025)

BSE Ltd Stock News and Outlook: Monthly Index Options Plan, BANKEX Revamp, Broker Targets and Key Risks (Dec 25, 2025)

Indian markets are shut today (Thursday, December 25, 2025) for Christmas, but the conversation around BSE Ltd stock isn’t taking a holiday. Trading resumes on Friday, December 26, and investors will be watching whether a fresh round of derivatives-related catalysts can keep BSE’s momentum alive into year-end. Moneycontrol As of the latest available close (December 24), BSE Ltd shares were around ₹2,670.90, down 2.43% on the day, with a 52-week range of roughly ₹1,227 to ₹3,030. Moneycontrol The near-term narrative has two big moving parts: Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of the latest news, forecasts, and analyses shaping BSE
25 December 2025
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Vedanta Limited Share Price Today: VEDL Near 52-Week High as Demerger Countdown Fuels Fresh Stock Forecasts for 2026

Vedanta Limited Share Price Today: VEDL Near 52-Week High as Demerger Countdown Fuels Fresh Stock Forecasts for 2026

Vedanta Limited stock (NSE: VEDL; BSE: 500295) enters Christmas Day with momentum intact—but with India’s exchanges shut on December 25, 2025 for the holiday, investors are really reacting to what happened in the last session (December 24) and to the steady drumbeat of demerger-focused research notes. The Economic Times Vedanta closed around ₹598.15 on December 24, after trading as high as ~₹599.80 intraday—effectively parking the stock right under a fresh 52-week peak heading into the year-end lull. Investing So what’s driving the tape—and what are analysts actually forecasting now? Vedanta stock on December 25: markets closed, but the setup is
25 December 2025
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Meesho Limited Stock (NSE: MEESHO, BSE: 544632) on Dec 25, 2025: Latest Share Price, Post-IPO Whiplash, and Analyst Targets

Meesho Limited Stock (NSE: MEESHO, BSE: 544632) on Dec 25, 2025: Latest Share Price, Post-IPO Whiplash, and Analyst Targets

Meesho Limited has only been listed for about two weeks, and the stock has already gone through the full “new-age IPO trilogy”: a strong listing pop, a momentum-fuelled surge, and then a sharp, circuit-hitting correction. As of December 25, 2025, investors are trying to answer a deceptively simple question: is Meesho’s volatility just “new listing physics,” or is the market starting to put a more sober price on execution risk? Here’s a detailed roundup of the latest Meesho share price action, the biggest news drivers, and the forecasts/targets currently shaping sentiment—based on reports and filings available through Dec 24–25. Reuters
25 December 2025
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HDFC Bank Share Price Today: Q3 FY26 Results Date, Latest News, Analyst Targets and Stock Outlook (Dec 25, 2025)

HDFC Bank Share Price Today: Q3 FY26 Results Date, Latest News, Analyst Targets and Stock Outlook (Dec 25, 2025)

Mumbai | December 25, 2025 — HDFC Bank Limited (NSE: HDFCBANK, BSE: 500180) heads into the year-end stretch with its stock hovering near the top end of its 52-week range, even as Indian markets take a breather for Christmas. With the BSE and NSE closed on December 25, the most recent reference point for investors is the December 24 close near ₹997—a level that keeps the private lender within striking distance of its 52-week high, and squarely in the spotlight ahead of its next big catalyst: Q3 FY26 earnings. The Economic Times Behind the price action is a busy news
25 December 2025
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Shriram Finance Share Price Outlook: MUFG’s ₹39,618 Crore Stake Deal, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Next (Dec 25, 2025)

Shriram Finance Share Price Outlook: MUFG’s ₹39,618 Crore Stake Deal, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Next (Dec 25, 2025)

Indian equity markets are shut on Thursday, December 25, 2025, for Christmas, but Shriram Finance Limited (NSE: SHRIRAMFIN) is still very much “open for discussion” after one of the biggest deal headlines of the year: Japan’s MUFG is set to buy 20% of Shriram Finance via a ₹39,618 crore preferential issue. ET Now With the stock closing around ₹973–₹974 on December 24 (the last trading day before the holiday) and printing a fresh 52-week high of ₹983.70, investors are now balancing two forces: the excitement of a global strategic partner and the near-term math of dilution. Yahoo Finance Below is
25 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today (25 December 2025): NSE, BSE Closed for Christmas; Sensex, Nifty Snap a Winning Streak, RBI Liquidity Boost in Focus, Friday Outlook

India Stock Market Today (25 December 2025): NSE, BSE Closed for Christmas; Sensex, Nifty Snap a Winning Streak, RBI Liquidity Boost in Focus, Friday Outlook

India’s stock market is shut today, Thursday, 25 December 2025, as the BSE and NSE observe Christmas as a trading holiday—marking the final scheduled market holiday of calendar year 2025. Trading will resume on Friday, 26 December 2025, with investors returning to a market that has been range-bound near record highs, supported by domestic flows, while currency moves and central-bank liquidity steps remain key swing factors. Business Standard Even with Dalal Street closed, the market conversation is active: Wednesday’s pre-holiday session saw modest profit-taking, India VIX remains at historically low levels, and the Reserve Bank of India’s latest liquidity injection
25 December 2025
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VIP Industries Share Price Today: VIPIND jumps after Multiples PE buys 26% from promoters; open-offer context, Q2 losses, and analyst targets (Dec 25, 2025)

VIP Industries Share Price Today: VIPIND jumps after Multiples PE buys 26% from promoters; open-offer context, Q2 losses, and analyst targets (Dec 25, 2025)

Mumbai / New Delhi, December 25, 2025 — With Indian equity markets shut for Christmas, investors are parsing the latest VIP Industries Ltd (NSE: VIPIND | BSE: 507880) developments off Wednesday’s (Dec 24) blockbuster ownership churn: a roughly 26% equity stake changed hands, pushing the VIP Industries share price sharply higher and putting the spotlight back on a company in the middle of a promoter transition and an operational reset. mint On the last trading session before the holiday, VIP Industries closed at ₹408.05, up 11.61%, after swinging between ₹362 and ₹435 in a high-volatility session that saw outsized volumes.
25 December 2025
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Jupiter Wagons Limited Stock: Promoter Stake Hike Fuels Rally, Analyst Target ₹346, and Key FY26 Triggers to Watch (Dec 25, 2025)

Jupiter Wagons Limited Stock: Promoter Stake Hike Fuels Rally, Analyst Target ₹346, and Key FY26 Triggers to Watch (Dec 25, 2025)

Jupiter Wagons Limited (NSE: JWL, BSE: 533272) has roared back into the spotlight heading into Christmas, after a sharp, high-volume rally that traders are largely pinning on one big signal: the promoter just increased its stake via warrant conversion, and the market treated it like a confidence vote. The Economic Times Because Indian exchanges are closed on December 25, 2025 for Christmas, there’s no fresh price print today—what investors are digesting instead is the momentum and disclosures from the last trading session (December 24) and the catalyst trail that began earlier in the week. Business Standard Below is a full,
25 December 2025
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Hindustan Copper Share Price Today (Dec 25, 2025): HINDCOPPER Near ₹437 After a 15‑Year High—Copper Rally, LIC Stake Cut, Expansion Plans and 2026 Targets in Focus

Hindustan Copper Share Price Today (Dec 25, 2025): HINDCOPPER Near ₹437 After a 15‑Year High—Copper Rally, LIC Stake Cut, Expansion Plans and 2026 Targets in Focus

Hindustan Copper Ltd (NSE: HINDCOPPER, BSE: 513599) has become one of the market’s loudest “metal-cycle” stories as 2025 heads into its final week—helped by a global copper rally and a string of India-specific catalysts that keep the stock in the spotlight heading into 2026. The Economic Times A key practical point first: Indian stock exchanges are closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, for Christmas, so “today’s” reference point for Hindustan Copper stock is the last traded session (Dec 24, 2025). Business Standard Hindustan Copper share price: where the stock stands on December 25, 2025 In the December 24 session, Hindustan
25 December 2025
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JBM Auto Share Price Today: JBMA Stock Jumps on Heavy Volume — What’s Driving the Move, Key Levels, and Analyst Targets (Dec 25, 2025)

JBM Auto Share Price Today: JBMA Stock Jumps on Heavy Volume — What’s Driving the Move, Key Levels, and Analyst Targets (Dec 25, 2025)

JBM Auto Limited (NSE: JBMA, BSE: 532605) is firmly in the spotlight going into the year-end break after a sharp rally and an unusual surge in trading volumes earlier this week. With Indian markets shut on Christmas (December 25, 2025), investors are digesting the last traded action from December 24 — when the stock posted a double-digit gain — alongside fresh commentary on technical levels and the company’s exchange disclosures. Business Standard JBM Auto share price today (Dec 25): markets are closed, so the “latest” print is from Dec 24 Indian exchanges (NSE and BSE) are closed on Thursday, December
25 December 2025
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Reliance Industries Share Price & Stock Outlook (Dec 25, 2025): Russian Oil Headlines, Jio IPO Watch, and Analyst Targets Above ₹1,700

Reliance Industries Share Price & Stock Outlook (Dec 25, 2025): Russian Oil Headlines, Jio IPO Watch, and Analyst Targets Above ₹1,700

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) stock is in focus on December 25, 2025, even though India’s equity markets are shut for Christmas. With no fresh on-exchange price discovery today, investors are effectively “reading the tape” through news flow—especially around Reliance’s refining crude slate, sanctions compliance, and the value-unlocking drumbeat from its consumer and digital businesses. mint Reliance Industries share price today: markets closed, but the setup is clear Because BSE and NSE are closed on Dec 25, the most recent reference point is Wednesday, Dec 24 (the last trading session). Reliance ended that session around ₹1,558 (NSE data), after a down
25 December 2025
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OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Outlook 2026: Record Highs, Dividend Upside, and the Risks Investors Should Watch (as of 25 Dec 2025)

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Outlook 2026: Record Highs, Dividend Upside, and the Risks Investors Should Watch (as of 25 Dec 2025)

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) is ending 2025 with its share price hovering near record territory—powered less by “loan growth heroics” and more by two things markets love in a maturing rate cycle: fee income momentum (especially wealth management) and a clearer capital return story. But the same forces that lifted OCBC stock into year-end—Singapore’s safe-haven inflows, falling interest rates, and an increasingly “financial-centre premium” across local banks—also set up 2026’s key debate: Can wealth-led growth and higher payouts offset ongoing margin pressure? The Business Times Below is a detailed, up-to-date roundup of the latest OCBC news, forecasts, and analyst
25 December 2025
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Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) Stock: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 Dec 2025

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) Stock: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 Dec 2025

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) heads into the year-end holiday stretch with its share price hovering near multi-year highs—while the company itself leans harder into a simple, powerful idea: if investors around the world keep needing places to trade, hedge, list, clear, and price risk, the exchange that “hosts the party” gets paid. One practical note before we dive in: Singapore Exchange is closed on Thursday, 25 December 2025 for Christmas, so the freshest “today” price most readers will see reflects the last trading session (24 December). TradingHours Singapore Exchange (S68) share price check: where the stock stands today As
25 December 2025
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CapitaLand Investment Limited Stock (SGX:9CI) on Dec. 25, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move CLI in 2026

CapitaLand Investment Limited Stock (SGX:9CI) on Dec. 25, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move CLI in 2026

Dec. 25, 2025 — CapitaLand Investment Limited stock (SGX:9CI), better known to many investors as CLI, heads into the year-end stretch with markets digesting a flurry of late-2025 corporate updates that speak to its core playbook: raise capital, recycle assets, grow fee income, repeat. With Singapore markets shut for Christmas Day, the most recent reference point is the last traded close. On Dec. 24, 2025, 9CI finished at S$2.69. StockAnalysis That price sits inside a narrative investors know well by now: CLI is less “buy buildings and hope rents rise” and more “build platforms that generate recurring fees”—spanning listed REIT
25 December 2025
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Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited Stock (SGX: J36): Insider Trades, $250M Buyback, and 2026 Catalysts as of Dec. 25, 2025

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited Stock (SGX: J36): Insider Trades, $250M Buyback, and 2026 Catalysts as of Dec. 25, 2025

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited stock has ended 2025 with a familiar mix of “old-economy” cash generation and new-economy capital allocation messaging: a fresh CEO in the seat, a live share buyback program, and a high-profile move to take luxury hotel operator Mandarin Oriental fully private. As of the latest available pricing referenced by major market-data providers, Jardine Matheson shares are around US$67.62 (last close). FT Markets Below is what’s driving the Jardine Matheson investment case as of 25 December 2025, including the most recent regulatory news, portfolio updates, and the current analyst target/forecast range. What’s new for Jardine Matheson stock
25 December 2025
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Wilmar International Limited Stock (SGX: F34): Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Views as of 25 Dec 2025

Wilmar International Limited Stock (SGX: F34): Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Views as of 25 Dec 2025

SINGAPORE (25 Dec 2025) — Wilmar International Limited stock has spent much of 2025 stuck in the tension field between two powerful narratives: a core earnings recovery driven by better operating conditions in key segments, and a legal/regulatory overhang that has repeatedly yanked sentiment back into risk-off mode. With the Singapore Exchange (SGX) closed on 25 December for Christmas Day, the most recent reference point for Wilmar’s share price is the prior trading session. TradingHours Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of the most relevant current developments, forecasts, and analyst analyses shaping Wilmar International Limited stock as of 25.12.2025. Wilmar
25 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

7 February 2026
Applied Digital Corporation shares jumped 25.52% Friday to $34.95, then slipped to $34.60 after hours. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 250% to $126.6 million and signed leases for 600 MW of data center capacity in North Dakota. Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430‑MW campus in the southern U.S. in January. Financing includes a $100 million promissory note with 8% interest, paid in kind.
Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Eli Lilly shares rose 3.7% to $1,058.18 Friday after the FDA said it would act against telehealth firm Hims & Hers for marketing a $49 compounded weight-loss pill. The move followed a sharp selloff Thursday when Hims announced plans to sell a version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Investors remain uncertain how aggressively regulators will police copycat drugs and pricing in the obesity drug market.
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