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India Stock Market Today (20 December 2025): Nifty, Sensex Rebound, India VIX Hits Record Low, Rupee Surges — Key Cues for Monday

India Stock Market Today (20 December 2025): Nifty, Sensex Rebound, India VIX Hits Record Low, Rupee Surges — Key Cues for Monday

Mumbai | Saturday, 20 December 2025 — Indian equities are closed today (Saturday), but the market conversation is far from quiet. The week ended with a strong rebound on Friday as the Nifty 50 and Sensex snapped a four-session losing streak, helped by improving global cues, a firmer rupee, and returning institutional flows. At the same time, the India VIX slid to an all-time low, a signal of calm that analysts say could also hint at complacency heading into the final trading stretch of the year. Reuters+1 Below is a comprehensive round-up of the most relevant news, forecasts, and market
20 December 2025
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Wilmar International (SGX:F34) Stock: Latest News, Q3 2025 Results, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Wilmar International (SGX:F34) Stock: Latest News, Q3 2025 Results, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

As of Dec. 20, 2025 (a Saturday, when Singapore markets are closed), Wilmar International Limited (SGX:F34) is coming off a latest close of S$3.06 on Friday, Dec. 19, up 0.66% on the day, with a roughly flat-to-slightly-lower year-to-date move based on available market summaries. SG Investors+1 That headline price stability hides a story that’s been anything but calm. Wilmar’s underlying operations have shown signs of improvement in 2025, but the stock has been tugged in two directions: (1) operational recovery across key agribusiness segments and (2) a string of legal and regulatory developments, particularly in Indonesia and China, that investors
20 December 2025
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CapitaLand Investment Limited (SGX:9CI) Stock: Latest News, Price Action, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts as of 20 December 2025

CapitaLand Investment Limited (SGX:9CI) Stock: Latest News, Price Action, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts as of 20 December 2025

Singapore’s CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) heads into the weekend with investors parsing a steady drumbeat of corporate updates: a China-focused fundraising milestone, a clean-up of dormant US entities, and continued expansion bets in data centres, lodging and cross-border retail. Because 20 December 2025 is a Saturday, there were no new trading prints on SGX today. The most recent session (Friday, 19 December 2025) saw CLI shares close at S$2.69, up 1.89%, with about 12.17 million shares traded—bringing the stock’s short-term narrative back to its familiar theme: fee growth and capital recycling vs. macro headwinds in property markets. Investing.com Below is
20 December 2025
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Genting Singapore (SGX: G13) Stock News & Forecast on 20 Dec 2025: Moody’s Downgrade, RWS 2.0 Spending, and Analyst Targets in Focus

Genting Singapore (SGX: G13) Stock News & Forecast on 20 Dec 2025: Moody’s Downgrade, RWS 2.0 Spending, and Analyst Targets in Focus

SINGAPORE — 20 December 2025 — Genting Singapore Limited (SGX: G13) heads into the year-end with its share price steady, but the conversation around the stock has shifted sharply from “reopening recovery” to a more complex three-body problem: credit ratings, multi-year expansion capex, and whether Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) can regain momentum versus Marina Bay Sands. With Singapore markets closed on Saturday, the most recent trade reference is Friday, 19 December 2025, when Genting Singapore shares were around S$0.72, up about 0.70% on the day. FT Markets+1 Genting Singapore stock: where the price sits now (and what investors typically watch)
20 December 2025
Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited Stock (SGX: J36) Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Buyback, New CEO Buying Shares, and Mandarin Oriental Deal Drive the Narrative

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited Stock (SGX: J36) Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Buyback, New CEO Buying Shares, and Mandarin Oriental Deal Drive the Narrative

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited (often traded as SGX: J36 and also listed in London as LSE: JAR) heads into the Dec. 20, 2025 weekend with investors focused on three intertwined themes: an ongoing US$250 million share buyback, a CEO transition paired with notable insider buying, and the plan to take Mandarin Oriental fully private in early 2026. As of the latest available pricing ahead of the weekend, Jardine Matheson shares were around US$67.20, with Financial Times data showing the stock up roughly 63% over the past year. FT Markets Quick context: what Jardine Matheson is—and why the stock can be
20 December 2025
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Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) Stock: Latest News, Dividend Growth Plan, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec 20, 2025

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) Stock: Latest News, Dividend Growth Plan, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec 20, 2025

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) ended the last trading session of the week on S$16.87 (Dec 19, 2025), reflecting a modest rise on the day and keeping the stock near the top end of its 52-week range. StockAnalysis+1 For investors, the timing matters: Dec 20, 2025 is a Saturday, so the latest market “read” comes from Friday’s close. And what’s powering the conversation around SGX stock right now isn’t a single headline—it’s a cluster of reinforcing themes: stronger trading activity, a reform-driven push to deepen liquidity and listings in Singapore, product expansion (including crypto-linked derivatives for institutional clients), and a
20 December 2025
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Singtel Stock (SGX: Z74) Outlook on Dec 20, 2025: Dividend Momentum, Data Centre Upside, and Optus Risk in Focus

Singtel Stock (SGX: Z74) Outlook on Dec 20, 2025: Dividend Momentum, Data Centre Upside, and Optus Risk in Focus

Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) has spent 2025 giving investors a very “telecom-utility-meets-digital-infrastructure” storyline: steadier core earnings, bigger dividends, and a widening exposure to data centres—while its Australian unit Optus keeps generating headlines for all the wrong reasons. As of Dec 20, 2025 (a Saturday, when SGX is closed), Singtel stock is being priced as a hybrid: a regional telco with meaningful stakes in fast-growing associates and a growing digital infrastructure platform, but still carrying Optus execution and regulatory overhang. SG Investors+2Reuters+2 Singtel share price today: where the stock stands (Dec 20, 2025) Singtel last traded on Friday, Dec 19, 2025,
20 December 2025
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Keppel Ltd Stock (SGX:BN4) News and Forecasts on Dec. 20, 2025: Buybacks, Data Centre Deal, and Analyst Price Targets

Keppel Ltd Stock (SGX:BN4) News and Forecasts on Dec. 20, 2025: Buybacks, Data Centre Deal, and Analyst Price Targets

Keppel Ltd (SGX:BN4) is closing out 2025 with a familiar playbook that investors have learned to watch closely: steady on-market share buybacks, disciplined asset recycling, and a strategy pivot that increasingly frames Keppel as an asset manager with “real assets” horsepower—rather than a traditional conglomerate. As of the most recent market close (Friday, Dec. 19), Keppel shares ended at S$10.03, down 0.30% on the day, with 4.46 million shares traded. SG Investors+1 Below is what’s moving Keppel stock right now, what today’s latest filings and headlines imply, and where analysts’ price targets sit as of 20 Dec. 2025. Keppel share
20 December 2025
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Singapore Airlines Ltd Stock (SGX: C6L) in Focus: Latest News, Dividend Timeline, Analyst Targets and Outlook as of Dec. 20, 2025

Singapore Airlines Ltd Stock (SGX: C6L) in Focus: Latest News, Dividend Timeline, Analyst Targets and Outlook as of Dec. 20, 2025

Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) shares ended the latest trading session at S$6.32 (Dec. 19 close), leaving investors to weigh a familiar airline-stock tug-of-war: solid travel demand and healthy load factors versus softening yields, rising non-fuel costs, and ongoing uncertainty around Air India. StockAnalysis With markets closed on Dec. 20 (a Saturday), the newest “fresh” catalysts for SGX:C6L are the November 2025 operating update, the upcoming cash dividend payment on Dec. 23, and the continuing debate about how much Air India’s turnaround could cost (and how visible that bill will be). SGX Links+2Singapore Airlines+2 Key developments investors are tracking right now
20 December 2025
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Stock (SGX: BS6): Latest News, Order Book Strength, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook (Dec 20, 2025)

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Stock (SGX: BS6): Latest News, Order Book Strength, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook (Dec 20, 2025)

SINGAPORE (Dec. 20, 2025) — Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd (SGX: BS6) closed the week in focus after finishing Dec 19 as the biggest decliner on the Straits Times Index, falling 2.9% (S$0.10) to S$3.37, according to The Business Times. The Business Times With the Singapore market shut over the weekend, S$3.37 is effectively the latest reference price going into the new week. Investing.com’s listing for Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shows the stock trading at 3.370 as of Dec 20, 2025, with a previous close of 3.470 and a 52‑week range of 1.800 to 3.580. Investing.com So what’s actually driving the stock narrative
20 December 2025
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City Developments Limited Stock (SGX: C09) on 20 Dec 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving CDL Shares

City Developments Limited Stock (SGX: C09) on 20 Dec 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving CDL Shares

City Developments Limited (CDL) is closing out 2025 with a familiar (and increasingly market-moving) storyline: sell mature assets at punchy prices, recycle capital, and try to narrow the persistent “holding-company discount” that often follows big, asset-heavy developers. As of Dec 20, 2025 (a Saturday, with Singapore markets closed), CDL shares last closed at S$7.98 on Dec 19, up 4.04% on the day and trading near the top of their 52-week range of S$4.32 to S$8.03, according to Investing.com’s data for the counter. Investing.com+1 What changed recently isn’t just the price — it’s the pace of corporate actions and the tone
20 December 2025
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DBS Group Holdings (D05) Stock: Latest News, Dividend Outlook and 2026 Forecasts (As of Dec 20, 2025)

DBS Group Holdings (D05) Stock: Latest News, Dividend Outlook and 2026 Forecasts (As of Dec 20, 2025)

SINGAPORE, Dec 20, 2025 — DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05) has spent much of 2025 doing what banks love to do: turning macro noise into shareholder yield. But the most market-moving storyline right now isn’t just “rates up, rates down.” It’s a mix of big-ticket capital returns, wealth and fee momentum, and a fresh strategic win in renminbi (RMB) infrastructure that could broaden DBS’s role in Asia’s cross-border money plumbing. DBS shares last closed at S$54.87 on Dec 19 (Singapore market was shut on Dec 20), leaving the stock just off its 52-week high of S$56.00 set earlier this
20 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Today (20 Dec 2025): STI Ends Week Flat Near 4,570 as Banks Hold Record Highs; 2026 Outlook Turns More Bullish

Singapore Stock Market Today (20 Dec 2025): STI Ends Week Flat Near 4,570 as Banks Hold Record Highs; 2026 Outlook Turns More Bullish

Singapore’s stock market is closed on Saturday, 20 December 2025, but investors ended the week with the Straits Times Index (STI) still parked near multi-year highs after a muted final session on Friday. The takeaway from the latest trading day: steady breadth, selective buying, and a market that’s increasingly being framed as a 2026 “dividend + re-rating” story—led by banks, supported by macro stability, and shaped by global rate-cut expectations. The Business Times+2Investing.com+2 Below is a round-up of the key news, forecasts, and market analysis circulating as of 20.12.2025, and what they may mean for the first trading week ahead
20 December 2025
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OCBC Stock Surges to Fresh Highs: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec 20, 2025

OCBC Stock Surges to Fresh Highs: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec 20, 2025

SINGAPORE (Dec 20, 2025) — Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC), Singapore’s second-largest bank by assets, has ended the week near record territory after a steady run of gains that has put the spotlight back on Singapore bank stocks as a “quality income + wealth management” trade. OCBC shares opened at a new high of S$19.69 on Dec 19 and closed at S$19.55, according to local market reporting. The Straits Times While the broader banking narrative across Asia remains complicated by rate-cycle uncertainty and patchy credit conditions, OCBC’s recent momentum reflects a more specific mix: rising wealth-management contributions, ongoing capital-return expectations, and
20 December 2025
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UOB Stock (SGX:U11) Outlook: Latest News, Dividend Updates and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 20, 2025)

UOB Stock (SGX:U11) Outlook: Latest News, Dividend Updates and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 20, 2025)

SINGAPORE — United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) stock closed at S$34.70 on Dec 19, ending a week in which the lender lagged DBS and OCBC, with market attention squarely on Greater China commercial real estate risks and a fresh report that UOB is exploring strategic options for its asset management arm. The Straits Times+1 For investors tracking UOB (ticker U11 on SGX), the current story is less about day-to-day price swings and more about a three-way tug-of-war: Below is a detailed round-up of the most recent news and analysis available as of Dec 20, 2025, plus what analysts and management
20 December 2025
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Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Stock Update: Priceline Pharmacies Enter Administration, AI Push Accelerates, and Analysts See Limited Upside Into 2026

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Stock Update: Priceline Pharmacies Enter Administration, AI Push Accelerates, and Analysts See Limited Upside Into 2026

PERTH — December 20, 2025 — Wesfarmers Limited (ASX: WES) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with its share price sitting close to where many analysts say “fair value” begins and ends — and with fresh, very real-world news in its health division putting that thesis to the test. Wesfarmers shares last closed at A$81.02 on Friday, December 19, 2025, up about 0.5% on the day. StockInvest+1 With the ASX shut on Saturday, that Friday close is the reference point investors are using to digest a burst of late‑December headlines — most notably the move to place 54 Priceline‑branded
20 December 2025
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts as of 20 December 2025

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts as of 20 December 2025

SYDNEY/PERTH — 20 December 2025 — Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX:LYC) has spent 2025 doing what rare-earth stocks do best: swinging between geopolitical darling and execution-risk stress test. As of 20 December 2025, Lynas shares are around A$12.19, putting the stock well below its 2025 peak (and reminding investors that “critical minerals” is not a synonym for “low volatility”). Investing.com+1 What’s unusual about Lynas right now is that multiple, very different forces are hitting the tape at the same time: Below is a full, up-to-date readout of the news flow, forecasts, and analyst positioning shaping Lynas stock heading into 2026.
20 December 2025
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Westpac (ASX:WBC) Share Price Today: Latest News, Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (20 Dec 2025)

Westpac (ASX:WBC) Share Price Today: Latest News, Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (20 Dec 2025)

Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with two forces pulling in opposite directions: a “big bank bid” that’s kept Australian financials resilient, and a growing pile of evidence that earnings growth in mortgages is getting harder (and pricier) to extract. As of Saturday, 20 December 2025, the ASX is closed for the weekend — so the most recent market read is Friday’s close. Westpac ended the last session at A$38.76, up about 1.33% on the day, with the stock trading in a A$38.35–A$38.93 range. markets.ft.markitdigital.com+1 That price action lands at an awkwardly fascinating intersection: Westpac
20 December 2025
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National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (20 December 2025)

National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (20 December 2025)

National Australia Bank Limited (ASX: NAB) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with investors balancing three competing forces: a still-resilient banking earnings base, a shifting interest-rate narrative (again), and a market that’s become less forgiving of “expensive defensives.” As of the latest close (Friday, 19 December), NAB shares were trading around A$42.14, up 0.84% on the day, with a 52‑week range of A$31.13 to A$45.25. NAB’s trailing dividend yield is sitting at roughly 4%, and the next scheduled earnings date widely tracked by markets is 17 February 2026. Investing.com Australia Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready roundup of what’s driving
20 December 2025
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CSL Limited Stock (ASX:CSL): Latest News, Buyback Update, Analyst Price Targets and 2026 Outlook (20 Dec 2025)

CSL Limited Stock (ASX:CSL): Latest News, Buyback Update, Analyst Price Targets and 2026 Outlook (20 Dec 2025)

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY) has spent 2025 reminding the market of an awkward truth: even “defensive” healthcare giants can deliver very non-defensive share price swings. After a year dominated by vaccine-market volatility, a reshaped strategy for CSL Seqirus, and investor nerves around China pricing, the stock heads into late December with a familiar question hanging in the air—is CSL Limited stock a bruised blue-chip bargain, or a business still working through its hardest chapter? TradingView+1 As of the latest available pricing data around A$175 (weekend markets closed), CSL is trading much closer to its 52‑week lows than its highs (52‑week
20 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
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