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Shan Ahmed Khan

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ISRO’s ‘Baahubali’ LVM3-M6 Launches BlueBird 6 (BlueBird Block-2) for AST SpaceMobile, Setting a New Heaviest-Payload Record — Dec. 24, 2025

ISRO’s ‘Baahubali’ LVM3-M6 Launches BlueBird 6 (BlueBird Block-2) for AST SpaceMobile, Setting a New Heaviest-Payload Record — Dec. 24, 2025

India’s LVM3-M6 rocket launched from Sriharikota on December 24, 2025, deploying AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6, the heaviest payload yet for LVM3, into a 520 km Low Earth Orbit. Liftoff was delayed by 90 seconds due to a conjunction risk. BlueBird 6 features a 223 m² phased-array, the largest of its kind in LEO, and is designed to connect directly to standard smartphones.
24 December 2025
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National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Stock on 24 December 2025: Price Action, Latest News, Dividends, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Stock on 24 December 2025: Price Action, Latest News, Dividends, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

National Australia Bank closed at A$42.43 on December 24, 2025, down 0.21% in a shortened ASX session with 1.38 million shares traded. The stock tracked declines across major Australian banks as investors weighed high valuations and concerns over profit margins. NAB issued over 700,000 new performance rights to employees in December, according to recent filings.
24 December 2025
DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) Stock Today: New $6.2m Asia-Pacific Military Contract, Governance Reset, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts (24 Dec 2025)

DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) Stock Today: New $6.2m Asia-Pacific Military Contract, Governance Reset, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts (24 Dec 2025)

DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) announced a $6.2 million Asia-Pacific military contract via a reseller, with delivery and payment expected in 2026. The reseller is a subsidiary of a global, publicly listed firm distributing to a major military customer. Shares closed at A$3.29 on December 24 after a volatile session. The company has secured 14 contracts from the same channel over two years, totaling over $48 million.
24 December 2025
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Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook on 24 December 2025

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook on 24 December 2025

Northern Star Resources shares traded around A$27.01 on 24 December 2025, up from a previous close of A$26.70, as spot gold hit a record $4,524/oz. The All Ordinaries Gold sub-index reached new highs, with Northern Star rising as much as 1.5% during the session. The company last reported Q1 FY26 gold sales of 381,055 oz at an all-in sustaining cost of A$2,522/oz.
24 December 2025
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ANZ Stock (ASX: ANZ) on 24 December 2025: Share Price, Latest News, Dividend Update and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

ANZ Stock (ASX: ANZ) on 24 December 2025: Share Price, Latest News, Dividend Update and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

ANZ shares closed at A$36.30 on 24 December 2025, down about 1% as the ASX 200 slipped 0.4% in a shortened session. The stock sits 6.6% below its 52-week high, with investors weighing stretched valuations, governance costs, and the interest-rate outlook. The Australian dollar hit a 14-month high, and markets see a 28% chance of an RBA rate hike at the February meeting.
24 December 2025
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Tata Motors CV hits record high as brokerages turn bullish; TMPV lays out ₹18,000-crore EV roadmap with Avinya, Sierra

Tata Motors CV hits record high as brokerages turn bullish; TMPV lays out ₹18,000-crore EV roadmap with Avinya, Sierra

Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles shares hit a 52-week high of ₹432 on December 24, extending recent gains after brokerage upgrades and optimism over a medium and heavy commercial vehicle upcycle. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles drew attention with plans to launch five new EV models by FY30 and invest up to ₹18,000 crore in products and charging infrastructure.
24 December 2025
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Silver Surges Past $72 as 2025 Rally Roars On, MCX Tops ₹2.23 Lakh/kg; Hindustan Zinc Shares Hit Fresh Highs

Silver Surges Past $72 as 2025 Rally Roars On, MCX Tops ₹2.23 Lakh/kg; Hindustan Zinc Shares Hit Fresh Highs

Silver surged past $72 per ounce on Wednesday, hitting $72.27 in global trade and driving India’s MCX silver futures to a record near ₹2.23 lakh per kilogram. Hindustan Zinc shares reached new highs as silver-linked equities rallied. Gold also broke above $4,500 an ounce, while platinum set records, as thin holiday-week liquidity fueled sharp moves across precious metals.
24 December 2025
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Sensex, Nifty Today (Dec 24, 2025): Markets Edge Up After Flat Open as Nifty Holds 26,200; Rupee Firms, IT Drags

Sensex, Nifty Today (Dec 24, 2025): Markets Edge Up After Flat Open as Nifty Holds 26,200; Rupee Firms, IT Drags

India’s Sensex and Nifty 50 recovered from a flat start on December 24, with the Nifty climbing above 26,200 and the Sensex up 146 points by 10:01 am IST. Gains were broad-based except in IT, which lagged. The rupee opened higher at 89.54 per dollar, supporting sentiment. India VIX hit a record low, but traders remain alert to currency moves and global headlines.
24 December 2025
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MUFG’s ₹39,618 Crore Shriram Finance Deal: What’s in the Agreement, What Changes for Borrowing Costs, and Why India’s NBFC Boom Is Drawing Global Banks

MUFG’s ₹39,618 Crore Shriram Finance Deal: What’s in the Agreement, What Changes for Borrowing Costs, and Why India’s NBFC Boom Is Drawing Global Banks

Japan’s MUFG Bank will acquire a 20% stake in Shriram Finance via a ₹39,618 crore ($4.4 billion) preferential share issue. Shriram Finance plans to use the funds mainly for onward lending and debt repayment. The deal awaits shareholder approval at an EGM on January 14, 2026. The issue price is set at ₹840.93 per share.
24 December 2025
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PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX: PLS) Surges Into Christmas Eve Spotlight: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook on 24 December 2025

PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX: PLS) Surges Into Christmas Eve Spotlight: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook on 24 December 2025

PLS Group Limited, formerly Pilbara Minerals, ranked among the most-bought stocks on the ASX 200 in holiday-shortened trading on December 24, 2025, as record metals prices lifted mining shares. The company, now rebranded, owns the Pilgangoora lithium operation in Australia and a major project in Brazil. Demand for PLS surged alongside other miners, according to ABC’s Markets Live.
24 December 2025
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook on 24 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook on 24 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia will pay about A$68 million in new “goodwill” payments to low-income customers after an ASIC review found excessive fees. CBA shares closed at A$161.39 on 24 December, down 16% from a 2025 high but still up 5.5% for the year. The stock remains priced above peers despite regulatory scrutiny and a wide 52-week range.
24 December 2025
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BHP Group Ltd Stock Update (Dec. 24, 2025): Copper at $12,000, China Iron Ore Talks, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus

BHP Group Ltd Stock Update (Dec. 24, 2025): Copper at $12,000, China Iron Ore Talks, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus

BHP Group Ltd shares traded near A$45.62 in Australia on Dec. 24, 2025, and $61.08 in New York on Dec. 23, capping a roughly 15% gain for the year. Copper surged past $12,000 per tonne this week, boosting BHP’s growth narrative as the company invests over A$840 million in its Olympic Dam project. Iron ore prices face warnings of softness into 2026.
24 December 2025
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CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Stock Update on 24 December 2025: Share Price Drops, Buyback Progress, Seqirus Uncertainty, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Stock Update on 24 December 2025: Share Price Drops, Buyback Progress, Seqirus Uncertainty, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

CSL Limited shares closed at A$171.48 on 24 December 2025, down 2.38%, near their 52-week low of A$168.00. The company delayed the spin-off of its Seqirus vaccine arm and cut its FY26 outlook after a sharper-than-expected drop in US flu vaccination rates. Market value stands at about A$85.5 billion. Shares are down roughly 39% over the past year.
24 December 2025
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Silver Price Hits New Record on Dec 24, 2025: Spot Near $73, MCX Above ₹2.23 Lakh/kg as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Global Tensions Fuel the Rally

Silver Price Hits New Record on Dec 24, 2025: Spot Near $73, MCX Above ₹2.23 Lakh/kg as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Global Tensions Fuel the Rally

Spot silver hit a record $72.70 per ounce on December 24 before easing, while gold climbed above $4,500, as investors sought safe havens amid U.S. rate cut expectations and geopolitical tensions. In India, MCX silver surged to an all-time high of ₹2,23,359 per kilogram, with gold futures also opening higher. Thin year-end liquidity amplified price swings.
24 December 2025
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Shriram Finance Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High on MUFG Deal, Breaks Into India’s Top-50 Most Valuable Club

Shriram Finance Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High on MUFG Deal, Breaks Into India’s Top-50 Most Valuable Club

Shriram Finance hit a new 52-week high near ₹983 in early Mumbai trading on December 24, extending gains after MUFG Bank agreed to invest ₹39,618 crore for a 20% stake. The deal, described as the largest cross-border investment in India’s financial sector, pushed Shriram Finance into the top 50 most valuable Indian companies, with its stock up about 94% from its 2025 low.
24 December 2025
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Slips on Christmas Eve as Banks Weigh and Record Copper Prices Lift Miners (24 December 2025)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Slips on Christmas Eve as Banks Weigh and Record Copper Prices Lift Miners (24 December 2025)

The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.4% at 8,763 in a shortened Christmas Eve session, with all sectors lower except mining, which edged up 0.1%. Financials dragged, as major banks slipped amid concerns over high valuations. Copper prices hit a record above US$12,000 a tonne, lifting miners like Rio Tinto to all-time highs. Trading ended early ahead of a multi-day holiday break.
24 December 2025
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Sunrun (RUN) Stock News Today: Insider Sale, Clear Street Raises Target, and the Solar Tax Credit Deadline Driving Volatility (Dec. 23, 2025)

Sunrun (RUN) Stock News Today: Insider Sale, Clear Street Raises Target, and the Solar Tax Credit Deadline Driving Volatility (Dec. 23, 2025)

Sunrun shares fell 3.2% to $19.59 on Dec. 23 after an 11% surge the previous day, as markets reacted to insider-sale headlines and a looming U.S. solar tax-credit deadline. Director Edward Harris Fenster sold 32,787 shares under a pre-set plan, according to SEC filings. Clear Street raised its price target to $23, keeping a Buy rating. Sunrun’s market cap stood at $4.5 billion.
23 December 2025
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