Shan Ahmed Khan, Author at TechStock²

British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock in Focus on 19 December 2025: Buyback Activity, Dividend Dates, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

British American Tobacco said it repurchased 159,774 shares on 18 December 2025, paying an average of 4,265.90p each, and will cancel them. The company now has 2,179,891,962 ordinary shares in issue and 132,988,352 in treasury. BAT shares traded at 4,285p in London and $57.04 in New York. The company expects about 2% revenue and adjusted profit growth for 2025.

19 December 2025

Dividend Investing·LSE:BATS.L·NYSE:BTI

Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) Outlook on Dec. 19, 2025: Buybacks, Dividend, Oil Forecasts and Key Catalysts

Shell’s U.S. ADR traded near $71 early Friday as Brent crude hovered around $59–$60, down for a second week amid rising supply. The company paid its Q3 dividend on Dec. 18 and is executing a $3.5 billion buyback program, with 1.49 million shares repurchased Dec. 18 across London and Amsterdam.

19 December 2025

Dividend Investing·Financial Forecasts·LSE:SHEL·NYSE:SHEL

DCC plc Stock: £600m Tender Offer Results Set £51.70 Strike Price — What It Means for DCC Shares, Dividends and Analyst Forecasts (19 Dec 2025)

DCC plc will buy back 11,605,415 ordinary shares at £51.70 each after a fully subscribed £600 million tender offer, representing about 12% of its issued share capital. Some tenders at the strike price were scaled back to stay within the cap. Payment is expected within 10 business days. Davy is handling the purchase, with DCC set to acquire the shares from Davy later today.

19 December 2025

Dividends·LSE:DCC·Stock Market

UK Stock Market Today (19 December 2025): FTSE 100 Faces Volatile Session as Retail Sales Miss, Borrowing Stays Elevated and FTSE Rebalance Hits at the Close

FTSE 100 futures pointed to a weaker open Friday, down about 0.4%, following Thursday’s 0.7% gain after the Bank of England cut rates by 25 basis points in a narrow 5–4 vote. The FTSE Russell December quarterly review takes effect today, likely triggering index-related flows. UK retail sales data showed consumers remained cautious in November. Sterling rebounded and gilt yields rose after the BoE’s decision.

19 December 2025

FTSE 100·LSE:WTB·Stock Market·UK Economy

Anglo American plc Stock (AAL.L) in Focus: Teck Merger Momentum, De Beers Sale Watch, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec. 19, 2025

Anglo American shares traded near 2,907p in London, close to their 52-week high, as investors focus on the proposed merger with Teck Resources. Canada approved the deal, requiring at least C$4.5 billion in local spending over five years. Regulatory approvals remain pending in China, the U.S., Chile, and Peru. The combined company would become a top-five global copper producer.

19 December 2025

LSE:AAL·Mergers & Acquisitions·Mining Industry·NYSE:TECK·Stock Market

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News & Forecast (Dec. 19, 2025): HSBA Near Record Highs as Analyst Upgrades and the Hang Seng Privatization Countdown Take Center Stage

HSBC shares are trading near record highs in London and New York, with the London stock close to 1,150p and ADRs in the mid-$70s. Broker upgrades and shifting rate expectations in the UK have boosted the stock. Investors are watching HSBC’s plan to privatize Hang Seng Bank in Hong Kong, with a key vote set for January.

19 December 2025

HKG:0005.HK·LSE:HSBA·NYSE:HSBC·Stock Market

Unilever PLC Stock News Today: UL/ULVR Price, Magnum Spin‑Off Fallout, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 19, 2025)

Unilever shares traded at $65.20 in early U.S. trading Friday after the company completed the Magnum Ice Cream Company demerger and a share consolidation that reduced its share count by about 11%. CEO Fernando Fernandez projected a 100 basis point margin improvement in the second half, excluding ice cream. Tensions continue over Ben & Jerry’s board governance.

19 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·LSE:ULVR·NYSE:UL·Stock Market

ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Share Price Today (19 December 2025): Latest News, ADAS Catalyst, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch for ZFCVINDIA Stock

ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India traded near ₹15,193 on December 19, 2025, close to its 52-week high of ₹15,297. The stock moved in a range of ₹14,922–₹15,258 after the company secured an ADAS business nomination tied to new safety regulations. Market cap stood at about ₹28,808 crore. Valuation remained elevated, with trailing P/E in the high-50s to 60x range.

19 December 2025

BSE:533023·NSE:ZFCVINDIA·Stock Market

Maruti Suzuki Share Price Today (December 19, 2025): MARUTI Stock Outlook, Latest News, Analyst Targets and Key Risks

Maruti Suzuki shares traded near ₹16,469 on December 19, close to their 52-week high and valuing the company at about ₹5.17 lakh crore. The company marked WagonR’s 3.5 million production milestone and its Victoris model won Indian Car of the Year 2026. Market data showed a TTM P/E of ~35 and dividend yield near 0.83%. Investors tracked updates on product momentum and strategy.

19 December 2025

NSE:MARUTI·Stock Market

PTC Industries Share Price Today (19 December 2025): PTCIL Stock in Focus on Honeywell Deal, FY26 Growth, and Analyst Targets

PTC Industries shares rose 3.55% to ₹17,459 as of 12:58 PM IST Friday, pushing market value to about ₹26,171 crore. The stock has gained nearly 49% in a year and over 500% in three years. Recent moves include a long-term supply deal with Honeywell Aerospace and a major expansion at its Mehsana, Gujarat facility.

19 December 2025

BSE:539006·NSE:PTCIL·Stock Market

Neuland Laboratories Ltd Stock: Share Price Today, Latest News, Broker Targets and Outlook (December 19, 2025)

Neuland Laboratories closed at ₹16,009 on the NSE Friday, trading between ₹15,910 and ₹16,585 with 48,655 shares changing hands. The stock gained amid continued investor engagement, recent analyst meetings, and the company’s ₹189 crore R&D center capex approved in late November. Brokerages reiterated a strong outlook for the firm’s Custom Manufacturing Solutions business.

19 December 2025

NSE:NEULANDLAB·Stock Market

Force Motors Share Price Today: FORCEMOT Stock Gains on Record FY26 Results, Strong Sales Momentum and ₹2,000-Crore Capex Plan — News, Forecasts and Key Levels (19 Dec 2025)

Force Motors shares traded between ₹17,700 and ₹18,200 on December 19, up 2–5% intraday. The stock remains in focus after record Q2 and H1 FY26 profits, strong November sales, and a ₹2,000-crore investment plan. Market cap stood near ₹23,000–₹23,400 crore. Shares are up about 169% in 12 months and over 1,000% in three years.

19 December 2025

BSE:500033·NSE:FORCEMOT·Stock Market

Hitachi Energy India Stock Price Today (19 December 2025): Goldman Sachs Downgrade, Tax Orders, and Forecasts for NSE: POWERINDIA

Goldman Sachs downgraded Hitachi Energy India to “Neutral” on December 19, raising its price target to ₹20,400. The stock traded between ₹17,960 and ₹18,448 after a 5% drop the previous day. Recent tax and customs orders, totaling over ₹15 crore in demands and penalties, have added pressure. The company plans to appeal the GST order.

19 December 2025

NSE:POWERINDIA·Stock Market

JSW Holdings Ltd Stock News on 19 December 2025: JSWHL Trades Near ₹20,000 as Steel-Policy Tailwinds, JSW Steel Deals and Q2 FY26 Numbers Shape the Outlook

JSW Holdings traded near ₹20,050 midday on December 19, 2025, after volatile sessions earlier in the month. The stock’s 52-week range stands at ₹13,860 to ₹27,740, with a market cap around ₹22,250 crore. Shares are up in the mid-teens over one month and about 30% over 12 months. The company’s performance closely tracks JSW Steel, reflecting its core investment structure.

19 December 2025

BSE:532642·Earnings Reports·NSE:JSWHL·Stock Market

Shree Cement Ltd Stock News (19 Dec 2025): SHREECEM Under Pressure on Chhattisgarh Lockout; Analyst Targets, Results and Expansion Plan

Shree Cement declared a lockout at its Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh plant effective December 18, citing non-cooperation of workmen. Shares fell about 1% on December 19, trading near ₹25,500. The disruption could halt around 10,000 tonnes of daily cement production. The affected plant is part of Shree Cement’s recent capacity expansion.

19 December 2025

BSE:500387·NSE:SHREECEM

Abbott India Share Price Today (19 December 2025): ABBOTINDIA Stock in Focus as Pharma Rally Meets Fresh Targets, Trading-Window Update and Q2 Results

Abbott India shares traded near ₹28,100–₹28,200 midday Friday, lifted by sector gains after the US Senate passed a bill with “Biosecure Act” provisions. The company announced a trading-window closure ahead of its next results. Intraday lows touched ₹27,870, highs ₹28,195. Latest quarterly profit rose to ₹415.27 crore from ₹358.61 crore a year earlier.

19 December 2025

BSE:500488·NSE:ABBOTINDIA·Stock Market

Honeywell Automation India Share Price Today (19 Dec 2025): HONAUT Stock News, Q2 FY26 Results, Bulk Deal, Valuation and Analyst Targets

Honeywell Automation India traded near ₹33,900 midday Friday, up about 0.8%. The stock is down roughly 10% over six months and 15% over the past year, despite reporting Q2 FY26 revenue of ₹11,494 million and net profit of ₹1,195 million. Its 52-week range is ₹31,025 to ₹43,732.55.

19 December 2025

BSE:517174·NSE:HONAUT·Share Price Updates·Stock Market

3M India (3MINDIA) Share Price Today: Latest News, Q2 FY26 Results, Analyst Targets and Outlook (19 Dec 2025)

3M India closed near ₹35,090 on December 19, 2025, staying close to its 52-week high after strong Q2 results showed 43% year-on-year profit growth. The company announced its trading window will shut from January 1, 2026, until 48 hours after Q3 results, signaling the next key date for investors.

19 December 2025

BSE:523395·Earnings Reports·NSE:3MINDIA·Stock Market

Page Industries Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low on Dec 19, 2025: What’s Behind PAGEIND’s Slide and What Analysts Forecast

Page Industries shares hit a new 52-week low of ₹35,307.25 on December 19, down about 30% from the year’s high of ₹50,470.60. The stock hovered near ₹35,400–₹35,600 by midday, with trading volumes lighter than usual. The slide follows several sessions of underperformance and slower profit growth in the September quarter.

19 December 2025

NSE:PAGEIND·Stock Market

Elcid Investments Ltd Stock: Latest News, Share Price Drivers, Financial Results, Valuation, and Forecasts (19 December 2025)

Elcid Investments traded near ₹1,28,000 per share on December 19, 2025, down about 34% over the past year. The company announced its trading window will close from December 26 ahead of Q3 results. Elcid also published notices enabling shareholders to re-lodge physical share transfers, following SEBI rules. Board meeting date for results is pending.

19 December 2025

BSE:503681·Stock Market

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Experian stock price: Why EXPN slid on Friday and what investors watch next week

8 February 2026

Experian shares fell 4.65% to 2,499 pence at Friday’s close, near a 52-week low, after the company disclosed further purchases under its new $1 billion buyback. About 5.8 million shares traded. The drop followed a volatile week for European data firms amid AI disruption concerns. Investors await U.S. inflation data and peer results ahead of Monday’s open.

Lloyds share price in focus: Buyback filing and Halifax house-price jump set up the week ahead

8 February 2026

Lloyds Banking Group shares closed at 106.75 pence on Friday, up 0.9%, after disclosing a 10 million share buyback for cancellation. Halifax, owned by Lloyds, reported UK house prices rose 0.7% in January to £300,077. Investors are watching for UK banking news next week and monitoring mortgage pricing trends. The London market reopens Monday.

Unilever share price flat at Friday close — what could move ULVR ahead of Feb 12 results

8 February 2026

Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250 pence Friday, with about 3.2 million shares traded. The company will report full-year results on Feb. 12, its first major update since spinning off its ice cream unit. Investors expect guidance on 2026 sales, margins, and cost savings. Unilever has forecast 2025 underlying sales growth of 3% to 5% and second-half margins of at least 19.5%.

Windows 11 printer alert: Microsoft tightens the screws on legacy V3/V4 drivers in 2026

8 February 2026

Microsoft has blocked most new legacy Windows printer driver submissions, requiring manual review and justification from print partners as it phases out the V3 and V4 driver pipeline. No new third-party printer drivers will be published to Windows Update for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 or later after January 15, 2026. Existing drivers remain installable, with security fixes continuing for supported OS versions.