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Shan Ahmed Khan

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Singapore Stock Market Today (Dec 22, 2025): STI Hits Record High as Global Risk-On Returns; Seatrium and CNMC in Focus

Singapore Stock Market Today (Dec 22, 2025): STI Hits Record High as Global Risk-On Returns; Seatrium and CNMC in Focus

SINGAPORE — Singapore equities opened the holiday-shortened week on a stronger footing on Monday (Dec 22), with the Straits Times Index (STI) pushing into fresh record territory as a tech-led rebound in global markets improved risk appetite and drew fresh bids into Asian equities. Reuters+1 The move higher comes as investors weigh a familiar year-end mix: thinner liquidity, big cross-asset swings (notably in FX and precious metals), and a growing debate over whether optimism has run ahead of fundamentals after a powerful 2025 run for stocks. Reuters+1 Singapore market snapshot: STI up around 0.7% and flirting with new highs The
22 December 2025
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Hindustan Zinc Surges to Fresh 52-Week High as Silver Prices Smash Records: What’s Driving the Rally and What Investors Watch Next

Hindustan Zinc Surges to Fresh 52-Week High as Silver Prices Smash Records: What’s Driving the Rally and What Investors Watch Next

Mumbai/New Delhi, December 22, 2025 — Hindustan Zinc shares jumped sharply in early trade on Monday as silver extended a blistering 2025 rally, hitting fresh all-time highs in both global and Indian markets. The move has put the Vedanta Group metal producer back in the spotlight, with the stock notching new highs and building on a powerful one-month run. Moneycontrol+1 Hindustan Zinc share price today: what happened on December 22 Hindustan Zinc rose more than 3% in Monday’s session, climbing to a fresh 52-week high of ₹606.70 in early trade. The stock’s surge comes after a strong month-long rally—up over
22 December 2025
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Ola Electric Share Price Today (Dec 22, 2025): Promoter Pledge Overhang Is Gone—So Why Are Analysts Still Cautious?

Ola Electric Share Price Today (Dec 22, 2025): Promoter Pledge Overhang Is Gone—So Why Are Analysts Still Cautious?

Dec 22, 2025 — Ola Electric Mobility is back in focus as markets open for the week, with investors weighing two competing narratives: a cleaner promoter balance sheet after the founder cleared pledged shares, and persisting concerns about demand, market share, and near-term visibility that have kept the stock under pressure. As of 09:27 am (pre-open) on Dec 22, Ola Electric was indicated around ₹34.2, after a volatile stretch that saw the stock trade near its recent lows. Moneycontrol Ola Electric share price today: where the stock stands on Dec 22 In early indications on Monday, Ola Electric hovered near
22 December 2025
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Ashok Leyland Share Price Hits All-Time High as Nomura Raises Target to ₹196; Traders Track Key Levels in Revathi Equipment

Ashok Leyland Share Price Hits All-Time High as Nomura Raises Target to ₹196; Traders Track Key Levels in Revathi Equipment

New Delhi / Mumbai, December 22, 2025: India’s stock market entered the week with a cautiously positive tone, with traders watching the Nifty’s 26,000 resistance while tracking sector-specific momentum. In the spotlight on Monday, December 22, 2025, was Ashok Leyland (NSE: ASHOKLEY, BSE: 500477)—which pushed to a fresh record high as a major brokerage upgrade added fuel to an already-strong rally—while Revathi Equipment India (NSE: RVTH, BSE: 544246) remained a high-volatility counter where traders continued to debate whether recent rebounds are real recoveries or just resistance-led pullbacks. The Economic Times+1 Ashok Leyland share price today: record high, strong momentum, and
22 December 2025
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Vodafone Idea ₹3,300 Crore NCD Fundraise: Tata Capital Invests ₹500 Crore as NBFCs Back Vi’s Bond Issue

Vodafone Idea ₹3,300 Crore NCD Fundraise: Tata Capital Invests ₹500 Crore as NBFCs Back Vi’s Bond Issue

Mumbai/New Delhi | December 22, 2025 — Vodafone Idea’s latest ₹3,300 crore debt raise is drawing fresh attention after new details emerged today about who funded the issue and how the money will flow back into the telecom operator’s network plans. Tata Capital has invested about ₹500 crore in the bond placement, according to people familiar with the transaction, in a deal that also saw sizeable commitments from other non-bank lenders—signalling a growing appetite for high-yield credit exposure to strategically important but financially stretched corporates. The Economic Times The disclosure adds a new layer to Vodafone Idea’s funding story that
22 December 2025
NBCC Share Price in Focus on Dec 22, 2025: ₹179 Crore IIM Sambalpur Order Adds to ₹345 Crore IIT Mandi–Kandla SEZ Wins

NBCC Share Price in Focus on Dec 22, 2025: ₹179 Crore IIM Sambalpur Order Adds to ₹345 Crore IIT Mandi–Kandla SEZ Wins

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 — Indian equities opened the week higher, with benchmark indices extending gains in early trade as investors positioned for a year-end rally. The Times of India In this upbeat tape, NBCC (India) Ltd—the Navratna PSU construction and project management company—remains on watch after a fresh ₹179.37 crore work order from IIM Sambalpur and a recent ₹345.04 crore order update tied to IIT Mandi and Kandla SEZ. While the stock moved sharply on the order headlines late last week, the story for Monday is broader: a steady pipeline of public-sector and institutional work, continued activity
22 December 2025
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook (22 December 2025)

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook (22 December 2025)

Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX:LYC) is back in the spotlight on 22 December 2025, with investors balancing two forces that rarely show up politely on the same day: index-driven attention and real-world operational constraints. On Monday, Lynas shares closed at A$12.49, up about 2.46%, after a choppy December that saw the stock pull back from earlier-month levels. Investing.com Australia The timing is notable: Lynas has been added to the S&P/ASX 50, with the change effective prior to the open on 22 December 2025 as part of S&P Dow Jones Indices’ quarterly rebalance. Company Announcements That ASX 50 milestone is arriving
22 December 2025
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CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Stock Update: Share Price, Buyback Progress, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts as of 22 December 2025

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Stock Update: Share Price, Buyback Progress, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts as of 22 December 2025

CSL Limited shares were trading around A$176 on 22 December 2025, modestly higher on the session but still nursing a steep 2025 decline that has kept the biotech heavyweight under intense investor scrutiny heading into 2026. Investing.com+2MarketWatch+2 The story around CSL stock (ASX:CSL) right now is a tug-of-war: ongoing confidence in the company’s global plasma and specialty therapies franchise versus uncertainty around its vaccine unit Seqirus, shifting guidance, and the execution risk of a major strategic reset. At the same time, CSL’s on‑market buyback has been a steady presence in daily announcements, offering a tangible signal of capital management even
22 December 2025
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Northern Star Resources Ltd Stock (ASX: NST): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts as Gold Hits Record Highs (22 Dec 2025)

Northern Star Resources Ltd Stock (ASX: NST): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts as Gold Hits Record Highs (22 Dec 2025)

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) is back in the spotlight as the gold market closes out 2025 in full “melt-up” mode. On 22 December 2025, spot gold hit a fresh all-time high amid expectations of further US rate cuts and persistent safe-haven demand—conditions that typically put leveraged gold producers like Northern Star on investors’ radar. Reuters Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready rundown of what’s moving Northern Star stock right now, the most recent company updates, and how the market’s forecasts (both for gold and for NST itself) are shaping sentiment as of 22.12.2025. Northern Star share price action on
22 December 2025
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DroneShield Limited (ASX: DRO) Stock Jumps on Governance Reset: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch in 2026

DroneShield Limited (ASX: DRO) Stock Jumps on Governance Reset: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch in 2026

DroneShield Limited (ASX: DRO) is back in the spotlight on Monday, December 22, 2025, after the company’s board moved to tighten executive alignment with shareholders—an issue that has hung over the stock since the highly publicised insider selling and disclosure controversy in November. In early trade, DroneShield shares rose as much as ~9% to around A$3.03, hitting a more-than-one-month high after news that the company will require directors and senior management (including the CEO) to maintain minimum shareholdings. MarketScreener+1 The market reaction matters because DroneShield has been living two lives in 2025: What follows is a detailed, publication-ready rundown of
22 December 2025
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National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Share Price Today: What’s Moving NAB Stock on 22 December 2025 — and Where Analysts See It Heading

National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Share Price Today: What’s Moving NAB Stock on 22 December 2025 — and Where Analysts See It Heading

SYDNEY — 22 December 2025: National Australia Bank Limited (ASX: NAB) is heading into the final stretch of the year with its share price hovering around the low A$42 range, as investors weigh a familiar (and very bank-stock) tug-of-war: interest-rate expectations versus credit risk and competition. Investing On Monday, ABC market updates described the big banks as mixed in a shortened Christmas trading week, with NAB lower while some peers held up better. ABC Below is a full, up-to-date look at the latest NAB stock news, key company catalysts, analyst forecasts, and valuation calls available as of 22.12.2025—including what to
22 December 2025
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Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) Stock Jumps as Lithium Sentiment Reignites — Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook (22 December 2025)

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) Stock Jumps as Lithium Sentiment Reignites — Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook (22 December 2025)

Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) is ending 2025 the way only MinRes can: loudly, fast, and with several storylines colliding at once. On 22 December 2025, MIN shares surged to around A$55.65 in trade, up from a previous close near A$52.65, and moved through a day range of roughly A$53.32 to A$55.69—a sharp move that puts the stock at or near the top of its 52‑week range. Investing.com+1 That jump is happening against a backdrop of rebounding lithium optimism, an iron ore growth narrative driven by Onslow, and persistent governance and balance sheet questions that investors haven’t forgotten (even if they
22 December 2025
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Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): Today’s News, Louisiana LNG Update, CEO Succession, and Analyst Forecasts (22 Dec 2025)

Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): Today’s News, Louisiana LNG Update, CEO Succession, and Analyst Forecasts (22 Dec 2025)

Woodside Energy Group Ltd stock is closing out 2025 with three storylines colliding at once: a sudden CEO transition, fresh government intervention risk in Australia’s gas market, and high-stakes execution on a global LNG buildout—especially in the United States. On Monday, 22 December 2025, Woodside shares in Australia rose modestly, stabilising after last week’s sharp move lower that followed leadership news. In the background, investors are also digesting a major U.S. regulatory update for the Woodside Louisiana LNG project and a new Australian policy proposal that could reshape how gas exporters balance domestic supply against international contracts. Investing.com+2Reuters+2 Woodside share
22 December 2025
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Bajaj Housing Finance Expansion Buzz, Innovative Tyres Heatmap Alert, and Binani Industries “Momentum Reversal”: Indian Stocks in Focus on December 22, 2025

Bajaj Housing Finance Expansion Buzz, Innovative Tyres Heatmap Alert, and Binani Industries “Momentum Reversal”: Indian Stocks in Focus on December 22, 2025

Mumbai — December 22, 2025: A fresh round of market chatter and technical-screening commentary is putting three very different Indian listed names under the spotlight today—Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd (BSE: 544252 | NSE: BAJAJHFL), Innovative Tyres & Tubes Ltd (BSE: 535015 | NSE: ITTL), and Binani Industries—now BIL Vyapar Ltd (BSE: 500059 | NSE: BINANIIND). The common thread isn’t a single sector headline. It’s the collision between fundamentals (strategy, filings, and business reality) and market mechanics (price action, liquidity, and quantitative signals)—a combination that often drives Google Discover-era spikes in interest and “stocks to watch” lists. Below is what’s actually
22 December 2025
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UltraTech Cement Hit With ₹782.2 Crore GST Demand Notice; ‘Buy’ Calls Hold as UltraTech and Adani Cement Lead India’s Next Capacity Wave

UltraTech Cement Hit With ₹782.2 Crore GST Demand Notice; ‘Buy’ Calls Hold as UltraTech and Adani Cement Lead India’s Next Capacity Wave

New Delhi / Mumbai | December 22, 2025 — UltraTech Cement, India’s largest cement maker, is back in the spotlight on Monday after disclosing a Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand notice of ₹782.2 crore, a development that adds near-term regulatory noise to a sector already juggling a new cycle of cost cuts, capacity commissioning and regional consolidation. ETCFO.com+2Upstox – Online Stock and Share Trading+2 While tax disputes can create headline risk for any large corporate, the broader market narrative around UltraTech—and its closest rival group in terms of scale, Adani Cement (Ambuja Cements and ACC plus acquired assets)—has remained
22 December 2025
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Silver Surges to Record High Near $69/oz as Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Supply Tightness and Geopolitical Risks Fuel Safe-Haven Rush

Silver Surges to Record High Near $69/oz as Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Supply Tightness and Geopolitical Risks Fuel Safe-Haven Rush

Dec. 22, 2025 — Silver prices powered to fresh all-time highs on Monday, extending a breakout that has turned the “white metal” into one of 2025’s standout trades. In early Asian hours, spot silver pushed above the $67-per-ounce threshold, then accelerated further in subsequent trading as investors leaned into a potent mix of expected U.S. interest-rate cuts, tight physical supply, and rising geopolitical tension. Investing.com India+1 The rally is also lifting the broader precious-metals complex. Gold rose to a record high above $4,390/oz, while platinum and palladium notched sharp gains as investors rotated into metals seen as both financial hedges
22 December 2025
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PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS) Today: Price Move, Fresh Update on December Quarter Results, and Analyst Forecasts (22 December 2025)

PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS) Today: Price Move, Fresh Update on December Quarter Results, and Analyst Forecasts (22 December 2025)

PLS Group Limited stock is back in the spotlight on 22 December 2025, with investors tracking two forces that tend to move the shares fast: (1) a renewed upswing in lithium pricing signals and sentiment, and (2) the company’s near-term reporting calendar as the market looks ahead to the next quarterly update. As of 22 Dec. 2025, PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) was trading around A$4.035, up about 2.67% on the day, after moving between A$3.980 and A$4.120. The stock’s 52‑week range is shown at A$1.070 to A$4.340, underscoring just how dramatic the 2025 rebound has been for lithium-linked equities. Investing.com
22 December 2025
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA) on 22 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Rate Outlook and What Investors Are Watching

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA) on 22 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Rate Outlook and What Investors Are Watching

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) stock is ending 2025 in a familiar position: absolutely central to the Australian sharemarket, heavily owned, and fiercely debated. On 22 December 2025, CBA shares traded around A$158.49 in afternoon trade (prices delayed), modestly higher on the day, after a choppy stretch for Australian bank stocks. Intelligent Investor That “choppy stretch” matters because CBA isn’t just another ASX name. It’s one of the market’s heavyweight drivers: in mid‑December, Reuters noted CBA alone accounts for nearly 10% of the S&P/ASX 200, meaning small moves in CBA can tug the entire index. TradingView Below is what’s moving
22 December 2025
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BHP Group Ltd Stock in Focus on Dec. 22, 2025: China Iron Ore Talks, Copper-Potash Pivot, and Fresh Analyst Targets

BHP Group Ltd Stock in Focus on Dec. 22, 2025: China Iron Ore Talks, Copper-Potash Pivot, and Fresh Analyst Targets

BHP Group Ltd stock is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar mix of forces tugging at it: iron ore prices and China demand on one side, and a long-term strategy pivot toward copper and potash on the other. On Monday, December 22, 2025, investors also have a new headline to digest around BHP’s iron ore relationship with China’s centralised buyer, plus updated “street view” forecasts that frame where analysts think the stock can go next. This is the key point: BHP is still leveraged to iron ore and China, but it is increasingly being valued as
22 December 2025
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WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) Stock Falls as Founder’s Collar Deal Sparks Fresh Volatility — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) Stock Falls as Founder’s Collar Deal Sparks Fresh Volatility — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Sydney, December 22, 2025 — Shares in WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) slid on Monday as investors digested a fresh governance-and-structure headline involving founder and executive chair Richard White, just days after the company said an independent board review had wrapped up. The move underscores the reality of owning WTC right now: a high-quality global logistics software franchise with heavyweight growth ambitions — and a very public governance narrative that can swing sentiment quickly. WiseTech closed December 22 at A$67.99, down 3.12%, after trading between A$67.86 and A$70.75. StockAnalysis WiseTech Global share price today: why WTC is back in the spotlight
22 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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