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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rises as Miners, Energy and Record Gold Lift Shares (22 December 2025)

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.9% to around 8,701 by early afternoon Monday, led by gains in miners and energy stocks as commodity prices climbed. Nick Scali jumped 10% after upgrading its first-half outlook. Uranium stocks rallied, while WiseTech Global fell about 3%. Investors awaited RBA minutes and monitored new federal gas export rules.

22 December 2025

ASX:BHP·ASX:CBA·ASX:CSL·ASX:NAB·ASX:RIO·ASX:WTC·Energy·Gold·Stock Market

BioMarin (BMRN) Stock Jumps on $4.8 Billion Amicus Deal: Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 21, 2025

BioMarin shares jumped 17.7% to $61.15 on December 19 after announcing a $4.8 billion all-cash deal to acquire Amicus Therapeutics for $14.50 per share, a 33% premium. Trading volume hit 18.5 million shares. The acquisition, expected to close in Q2 2026, adds two marketed rare-disease drugs and a late-stage asset to BioMarin’s portfolio.

21 December 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions·NASDAQ:BMRN·NASDAQ:FOLD·Stock Market

CoreWeave Stock (NASDAQ: CRWV): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook as of December 21, 2025

CoreWeave shares closed near $83 on December 21, 2025, after a sharp rebound capped a volatile stretch since its March IPO. Citigroup resumed coverage with a Buy rating but slashed its price target to $135, citing high risk. Mizuho set a $92 target, reflecting caution. The company was named as a partner in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission on December 18.

21 December 2025

Nasdaq·NASDAQ:CRWV

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock News on Dec. 21, 2025: December Deals, Defense Expansion, and Analyst Forecasts for 2026

Ondas Holdings shares jumped 18% to $9.22 on Dec. 19, 2025, with trading volume surging to 125.8 million shares after a series of acquisitions and contract wins. The company appointed Brig. Gen. Patrick Huston as COO on Dec. 18 and reported a successful Middle East demining pilot. Ondas also disclosed a late-December capital-structure change involving new share issuance and a Q4 non-cash charge.

21 December 2025

Defense Industry·Financial Forecasts·NASDAQ:ONDS

Amicus Therapeutics Stock (FOLD) News: BioMarin’s $14.50 Cash Buyout, Deal Timeline, and the Latest Forecasts (Dec. 21, 2025)

BioMarin Pharmaceutical will acquire Amicus Therapeutics for $14.50 per share in cash, valuing the deal at about $4.8 billion. Amicus stock closed at $14.18 on December 19, up 30% in a day and near the offer price. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approval. Amicus resolved key Galafold patent litigation ahead of the announcement.

21 December 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions·NASDAQ:BMRN·NASDAQ:FOLD·Pharmaceutical Industry

DJT Stock Update (Dec. 21, 2025): Trump Media’s $6B Fusion Merger, Crypto Strategy, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Trump Media & Technology Group and TAE Technologies announced a $6 billion all-stock merger, aiming to build a 50-megawatt fusion power plant in 2026. DJT shares surged over 40% on the news, closing at $16.09 Friday after volatile trading. The deal would give each company’s shareholders about 50% of the combined firm. Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes and TAE CEO Michl Binderbauer are set to serve as co-CEOs.

21 December 2025

NASDAQ:DJT·Stock Market

Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Today: TASI Rises to 10,485 as Oil Gains and 2026 Rate-Cut Bets Lift Riyadh Market (Dec. 21, 2025)

Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index closed up 0.33% at 10,484.59 on Sunday, with turnover at SAR 2.59 billion. Saudi Aramco rose to SAR 23.83 and Al Rajhi Bank to SAR 96.05, both gaining less than 1%. Oil price gains and expectations for U.S. rate cuts in 2026 influenced trading. The index remains down 12.89% year-to-date.

21 December 2025

Oil Prices·Stock Market

Mexico Stock Exchange Update (Dec. 21, 2025): IPC Near Record High After Banxico Rate Cut, Volaris Rally, and 2026 Targets of 69,200–71,000

Mexico’s S&P/BMV IPC index closed Friday at 63,966.98, just below its record high set earlier in December. The index is up about 29% for 2025 despite a 1.15% weekly drop. Banco de México cut its key rate by 25 basis points to 7.00% on Dec. 19, citing weak economic activity and rising inflation. Trading volume reached 745.5 million shares, worth 49.7 billion pesos.

21 December 2025

BMV:VOLAR·Stock Market

Johannesburg Stock Exchange News & Forecasts (21 December 2025): JSE All Share Near Record Highs as Rate-Cut Bets Build for 2026

The FTSE/JSE All Share Index closed at 114,849.89 on December 19, up nearly 36% over the year and close to its record high. The JSE FTSE Top 40 rose 41% year-on-year. Headline inflation eased to 3.5% in November, prompting the South African Reserve Bank to cut its repo rate to 6.75%. Markets expect further rate cuts in 2026.

21 December 2025

Economic Forecasts·Stock Market

Swiss Exchange Update (21 Dec 2025): SIX’s SMI Near 13,200 as Holiday Closures Loom and 2026 Forecasts Turn Cautiously Optimistic

The Swiss Market Index closed at 13,171.85 on Friday, up 0.27%, remaining near its yearly highs as the market enters the final holiday-shortened week. SIX Swiss Exchange reported record equity trading turnover in 2025, surpassing CHF 1 trillion year-to-date, with ETFs up 54.4%. Trading hours for structured products were extended on 1 December to 21:45 CET.

21 December 2025

Holiday Trading

São Paulo Stock Exchange (B3) Update on Dec. 21, 2025: Ibovespa Ends Week at 158,473 as 2026 Forecasts Reach 250,000

The Ibovespa closed Dec. 21 at 158,473.02, down 1.43% for the week, as election polls and hawkish Copom minutes weighed on sentiment. The dollar and euro rose over 2% against the real. Brava Energia led weekly gainers, while Direcional fell sharply post-dividend. Major banks project 2026 Ibovespa targets ranging from the high 100,000s to above 250,000, hinging on fiscal credibility and interest rates.

21 December 2025

Stock Market

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in Focus: ASIC’s $150m Capital Charge, CHESS Replacement Milestones, and the ASX 200 Outlook Into 2026

Australian regulators have imposed an extra $150 million capital requirement on ASX Limited and demanded stronger governance after an inquiry into its operations. ASIC and the Reserve Bank of Australia plan more intensive supervision of ASX’s clearing and settlement. The final inquiry report is due by 31 March 2026. ASX must hold the added capital until regulators approve its release.

21 December 2025

ASX Updates·ASX:ASX·Stock Market

Euronext News and Forecast (Dec. 21, 2025): Consolidated Tape Momentum, Post‑Trade Expansion, and What Analysts Expect for ENX in 2026

ESMA has selected EuroCTP, backed by Euronext and other exchanges, to provide the EU’s first consolidated tape for shares and ETFs, with a planned launch in July 2026. Euronext is also expanding its post-trade infrastructure across Europe and shifting focus toward recurring, non-volume revenue.

21 December 2025

EPA:ENX.PA·Stock Market

Korea Exchange (KRX) Update Dec. 21, 2025: Fee Cuts Squeeze Nextrade, Delisting Push Meets Courts, and KOSPI 5,000 Forecasts for 2026

KRX’s temporary fee cuts slashed Nextrade’s trading share to 21.3% from 31.3% in five days, reversing gains made by the rival platform. Nextrade’s daily trading value dropped 28% after KRX matched its pricing. Regulatory actions and court delays are adding pressure as KRX pushes to delist underperforming firms.

21 December 2025

KRX:KRX·Stock Market

Singapore Exchange (SGX) Update on Dec 21, 2025: STI Rally, REIT Inflows, Nasdaq Dual-Listing Bridge and 2026 Forecasts

The Straits Times Index rose 20.7% year-to-date as of Dec 18, 2025, while S-REITs gained 9%. SGX reported November securities turnover up 18% year-on-year to S$35.5 billion. Ten S-REITs drew over S$1 billion in net retail inflows this year, led by industrial and data centre trusts. The STI hit a record 4,575.91 on Nov 13.

21 December 2025

SGX:S68

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Update: Holiday Trading Week, New Listing Rules, and What Markets Are Watching on Dec. 21, 2025

The NYSE will close early at 1 p.m. ET on Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25 for Christmas, reopening Dec. 26 as usual, despite federal office closures. New regulatory filings tighten listing rules for low-priced stocks and update issuer fees. U.S. stocks ended last week higher, but December volatility persists amid AI spending scrutiny and shifting Fed rate expectations.

21 December 2025

NYSE:ICE·Stock Market

National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Update: Record-Low India VIX, Derivatives Rule Changes, and IPO Watch as 2025 Ends

India’s NSE ended the week with the India VIX volatility index at a record low of 9.71 on December 18, signaling unusually calm equity markets despite record derivatives activity. Analysts say tighter regulations and strong domestic flows have curbed short-term speculation. The exchange’s IPO remains delayed amid ongoing governance issues. Option traders face shrinking premiums and fewer intraday opportunities.

21 December 2025

IPO News·Stock Market

Bombay Stock Exchange Today: Sensex at 84,929, Major BSE Index Rejig on Dec 22, and What to Watch in the Christmas Week (21 December 2025)

The BSE Sensex rose 0.53% to 84,929.36 on Friday, ending a four-day losing streak ahead of a major index reshuffle set for 22 December. InterGlobe Aviation joins the Sensex, while Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles exits after its demerger. The BSE 500 will see 32 additions and 32 deletions. Holiday-thinned trading and passive-fund flows are expected to shape the week.

21 December 2025

BSE:INDIGO·Sensex·Stock Market

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) Today: S&P/TSX Composite Hits a Record High, Holiday Trading Hours, and 2026 Forecasts — Dec. 21, 2025

Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at a record 31,755.77 on Friday, up 1% in heavy trading, capping a volatile but positive week. The index is up 28.4% year-to-date, pacing for its strongest annual gain since 2009. Tech and mining shares led Friday’s rebound after mid-December losses in energy. The Bank of Canada’s policy rate remains at 2.25%, with inflation steady at 2.2% in November.

21 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Trading Hours

Frankfurt Stock Exchange Outlook (Dec. 21, 2025): DAX Near Record, Holiday Trading Calendar, Index Shake‑Up, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus

Germany’s DAX closed Friday at 24,280–24,290, holding near record highs as the Frankfurt Stock Exchange heads into the Christmas week. The STOXX 600 rose 0.4% to 587.50, ending the week up 1.7%. Thin holiday trading and anticipation of monetary policy shifts have fueled volatility. AI, defense, and financial stocks led gains, with the DAX up more than 20% in 2025.

21 December 2025

Holiday Trading·Stock Market·XETRA:DB1

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Nanya Technology stock slides into Taiwan’s Lunar New Year shutdown — what investors watch next

8 February 2026

Nanya Technology shares fell 4% to T$264 on Friday, extending a five-day slide as Taiwan traders cut risk ahead of the Lunar New Year break. The TAIEX closed down 18.35 points at 31,782.92. Nanya’s January sales jumped 27% from December, but memory-chip stocks faced pressure amid global supply concerns and rising costs. Trading pauses after Feb. 11, resuming Feb. 23.

Suzhou TFC Optical (300394.SZ) stock: 3 signals to watch before China’s short, pre-holiday week

8 February 2026

Suzhou TFC Optical closed up 0.4% at 252.97 yuan Friday after heavy trading and sharp swings, ranking as the No. 2 most-traded Shenzhen stock via Stock Connect. Margin financing and securities lending fell, with net margin selling of 419 million yuan. Shanghai and Shenzhen markets will close Feb. 16–23 for the Spring Festival. The company expects 2025 net profit to rise 40–60% year-on-year.

GigaDevice Semiconductor stock price: What to watch for 603986 A-shares as memory crunch bites

8 February 2026

GigaDevice Semiconductor’s Class A shares closed at 276.17 yuan in Shanghai, down 0.6% Friday. The company faces a Feb. 11 shareholder vote on related-party transaction limits and an overseas auditor. Investors are watching for fallout from the global memory-chip shortage, which has pushed prices higher across the supply chain. GigaDevice’s shares have nearly doubled over the past year.

Astera Labs (ALAB) stock closes near $170 after 19% jump as earnings week looms

8 February 2026

Astera Labs shares jumped 18.9% to $169.85 Friday, trading as high as $170.01 on volume of 7.3 million. The move followed Amazon’s AI spending forecast and a nearly 6% gain in the PHLX Semiconductor Index. Astera reports fourth-quarter results Tuesday after market close, with revenue guidance at $245–$253 million.