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Shan Ahmed Khan

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UK Stock Market Today (24 December 2025): FTSE 100 Ends Flat in Christmas Eve Half‑Day as BP’s Castrol Sale, Strong Sterling and Record Metals Shape the Mood

UK Stock Market Today (24 December 2025): FTSE 100 Ends Flat in Christmas Eve Half‑Day as BP’s Castrol Sale, Strong Sterling and Record Metals Shape the Mood

The FTSE 100 closed nearly flat at 9,890.40, up 0.01%, in thin Christmas Eve trading. BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for about $6 billion, valuing Castrol at $10.1 billion. The London Stock Exchange ended its session early at 12:30pm. Sterling rose above $1.35 while precious metals extended gains.
24 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBC, HSBA): Latest News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook as Shares Hit Fresh High on Dec. 24, 2025

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBC, HSBA): Latest News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook as Shares Hit Fresh High on Dec. 24, 2025

HSBC shares hit a 52-week high in London on Dec. 23, closing at £11.75, with lighter-than-usual trading ahead of Christmas. The bank announced Ida Liu, former Citi private banking chief, will join as CEO of private banking in January. A proposed Hang Seng Bank privatization is moving toward a vote. HSBC continues to invest in AI and automation amid shifting rate expectations.
24 December 2025
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Meesho Limited Share Price Today (24 December 2025): Stock Rebounds Near ₹195 After a Wild Post‑IPO Swing — News, Analyst Targets, Forecasts, and What Investors Watch Next

Meesho Limited Share Price Today (24 December 2025): Stock Rebounds Near ₹195 After a Wild Post‑IPO Swing — News, Analyst Targets, Forecasts, and What Investors Watch Next

Meesho shares rebounded about 4%–5% to trade near ₹195–₹197 intraday on 24 December, after plunging over 23% in the previous three sessions. The stock, listed just two weeks ago, saw steep swings amid low free float and recent short squeeze activity. Intraday prices ranged from ₹187.30 to ₹197.20, according to market trackers.
24 December 2025
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Vedanta Limited Share Price Today (24 Dec 2025): Demerger Tailwinds, Silver Surge, and Analyst Targets for VEDL Stock

Vedanta Limited Share Price Today (24 Dec 2025): Demerger Tailwinds, Silver Surge, and Analyst Targets for VEDL Stock

Vedanta shares rose about 2% to near ₹599 on December 24 after the NCLT approved its five-way demerger and silver prices hit record highs in India. Hindustan Zinc’s increased silver profits and strong demand for the metal lifted sentiment. Chairman Anil Agarwal highlighted silver’s industrial role. The demerger is set to complete by March 2026, with shareholders receiving one share in each new entity.
24 December 2025
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Hindustan Zinc Stock Jumps to Fresh High as Silver Breaks $72: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and Outlook (24 Dec 2025)

Hindustan Zinc Stock Jumps to Fresh High as Silver Breaks $72: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and Outlook (24 Dec 2025)

Hindustan Zinc shares rose up to 4% to ₹632 on December 24, 2025, as silver prices surpassed $72/oz for the first time. The company, a major silver producer, benefited from silver’s 140% rally in 2025. Hindustan Zinc also disclosed a ₹63.9 lakh compounding fee for past DIN filing lapses and reported GST-related penalty orders, which it plans to appeal.
24 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today (Dec 24, 2025): Sensex Flat, Nifty Holds 26,150–26,200 as RBI Liquidity Boost Offsets IT Drag

India Stock Market Today (Dec 24, 2025): Sensex Flat, Nifty Holds 26,150–26,200 as RBI Liquidity Boost Offsets IT Drag

India’s Sensex and Nifty 50 traded in a narrow range on December 24, with early gains fading as IT stocks slipped and banks provided support. By midday, the Nifty hovered near 26,190 and the Sensex near 85,540 ahead of the Christmas holiday. Indian exchanges will be closed December 25. The Reserve Bank of India’s liquidity measures pushed bond yields lower.
24 December 2025
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Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores (SANDUMA) Share Price Hits Fresh High on Dec 24, 2025: What’s Behind the Surge, Latest Filings, and Outlook

Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores (SANDUMA) Share Price Hits Fresh High on Dec 24, 2025: What’s Behind the Surge, Latest Filings, and Outlook

Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores shares surged about 8% by midday on December 24, 2025, trading near ₹245–₹246 with volumes in the millions. The stock hit a new 52-week high of ₹253.30 before noon. Company filings to exchanges stated no undisclosed information behind the move, attributing the action to market forces.
24 December 2025
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Shriram Finance Share Price Today (24 Dec 2025): Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week High as MUFG Deal Fuels Rerating — Analyst Targets Up to ₹1,225

Shriram Finance Share Price Today (24 Dec 2025): Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week High as MUFG Deal Fuels Rerating — Analyst Targets Up to ₹1,225

Shriram Finance traded near ₹977 midday Wednesday, hitting a new 52-week high after MUFG agreed to acquire a 20% stake for $4.4 billion. The deal, via a preferential issue at ₹840.93 per share, awaits shareholder and regulatory approval. An EGM is set for January 14, 2026. MUFG will get minority protection rights and pay a $200 million non-compete fee to Shriram Ownership Trust.
24 December 2025
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JBM Auto Share Price Surges on December 24, 2025: Why JBMA Stock Is Rising, Latest News, Targets and Outlook

JBM Auto Share Price Surges on December 24, 2025: Why JBMA Stock Is Rising, Latest News, Targets and Outlook

JBM Auto shares jumped as much as 12% to ₹645 in intraday trade on December 24, 2025, with volumes surging well above recent averages. The move followed exchange alerts on unusual activity and a company clarification on volume. Broader Indian markets were flat, but JBM Auto ranked among the top BSE ‘A’ group gainers. Renewed interest in electric mobility stocks contributed to the rally.
24 December 2025
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Jupiter Wagons Limited Stock Surges on Promoter Stake Hike: JWL Share Price, Latest News, Analyst Targets and Outlook (24 Dec 2025)

Jupiter Wagons Limited Stock Surges on Promoter Stake Hike: JWL Share Price, Latest News, Analyst Targets and Outlook (24 Dec 2025)

Jupiter Wagons shares traded between ₹329 and ₹351 by mid-day December 24 after promoters increased their stake to 19.24% via conversion of 28.72 lakh warrants at ₹470 each. Trading volume stayed high, with the rally drawing attention to railway stocks ahead of the Union Budget 2026. The promoter acquisition was disclosed December 19 under SEBI rules.
24 December 2025
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Hindustan Copper Share Price Hits Fresh High as Copper Tops $12,000: Latest News, Forecasts and Outlook (24 Dec 2025)

Hindustan Copper Share Price Hits Fresh High as Copper Tops $12,000: Latest News, Forecasts and Outlook (24 Dec 2025)

Hindustan Copper Ltd surged nearly 6% intraday on Dec. 24, hitting record highs around ₹432–₹434 as copper prices set new peaks in India and globally. Over 1.29 crore shares traded, totaling about ₹549.54 crore in value. The stock has climbed more than 17% in five sessions, tracking copper’s rally past $12,000 per tonne on the LME and new highs on MCX amid supply concerns and tariff risks.
24 December 2025
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Union Bank Home Loan Rate Cut to 7.15%: Retail Borrowers Get Relief as Vikran Engineering Bags ₹2,035 Crore Solar EPC Order

Union Bank Home Loan Rate Cut to 7.15%: Retail Borrowers Get Relief as Vikran Engineering Bags ₹2,035 Crore Solar EPC Order

Union Bank of India has cut interest rates on home, vehicle, and personal loans by 30 to 160 basis points, effective December 18, 2025, following the RBI’s repo rate reduction to 5.25% earlier this month. Vikran Engineering secured a major solar EPC order in Maharashtra, triggering movement in its shares.
24 December 2025
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ST Engineering Stock (SGX: S63) on Dec 24, 2025: Share Price Drops to S$8.35 as Analysts Track Record Order Book, Dividends and iDirect Reset

ST Engineering Stock (SGX: S63) on Dec 24, 2025: Share Price Drops to S$8.35 as Analysts Track Record Order Book, Dividends and iDirect Reset

ST Engineering shares fell 1.3% to S$8.35 on Dec 24, 2025, marking the largest drop on the Straits Times Index during a shortened Christmas Eve session. The company’s market value stood near S$26 billion. Its order book reached a record S$32.6 billion at end-September after securing S$14 billion in new contracts over nine months.
24 December 2025
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Singapore Airlines (SGX: C6L) Stock Update on Dec 24, 2025: Share Price, Dividends, Latest Traffic Data, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook

Singapore Airlines (SGX: C6L) Stock Update on Dec 24, 2025: Share Price, Dividends, Latest Traffic Data, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook

Singapore Airlines shares closed at S$6.40 on Dec. 24, up 0.63% on volume of 3.45 million. The company paid an 8-cent per share dividend, including a 3-cent special payout, on Dec. 23. SIA plans annual special dividends of 10 cents per share through FY2027/28, pending approval. November operating data showed strong passenger traffic but softer yields.
24 December 2025
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Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) Stock (SGX:Z74) on 24 Dec 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next

Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) Stock (SGX:Z74) on 24 Dec 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next

Singtel closed flat at S$4.55 on 24 Dec 2025, with trading volume around 6.56 million shares in a shortened holiday session. Singapore’s IMDA fined Singtel S$1 million over an October 2024 landline outage affecting 500,000 users. An inquiry into Optus, Singtel’s Australian unit, found major failures during a September 2025 emergency-call incident.
24 December 2025
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UOB Stock Price Today (SGX: U11): Shares Close at S$35.03 on Dec 24, 2025 as 2026 Margin Forecasts Take Center Stage

UOB Stock Price Today (SGX: U11): Shares Close at S$35.03 on Dec 24, 2025 as 2026 Margin Forecasts Take Center Stage

UOB shares closed up 0.1% at S$35.03 on Dec 24, outperforming DBS and OCBC as the Straits Times Index slipped 0.06% in thin holiday trading. UOB was the only major Singapore bank to finish higher. The bank’s 3Q net profit fell 72% year-on-year after S$1.36 billion in credit allowances, with management citing exposure to U.S. and Greater China property risks.
24 December 2025
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