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Shan Ahmed Khan

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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News Today (Dec 17, 2025): Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Analyst Targets, Dividend Watch and Key Risks

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News Today (Dec 17, 2025): Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Analyst Targets, Dividend Watch and Key Risks

HSBC Holdings Plc stock is back in the spotlight on 17 December 2025, with investors weighing near-term price action against a much bigger strategic catalyst: HSBC’s plan to privatise Hang Seng Bank in Hong Kong. Add in fresh analyst calls, dividend expectations, and lingering regulatory headlines, and you’ve got a classic “global bank” mix of opportunity, risk, and spreadsheets hiding in the shadows. Here’s what matters right now for HSBC Holdings Plc (NYSE: HSBC), and what to watch next. HSBC stock price today: what the market is doing on Dec 17, 2025 In U.S. trading, HSBC’s American Depositary Shares (ADS)
17 December 2025
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Rio Tinto plc (RIO.L) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook as of December 17, 2025

Rio Tinto plc (RIO.L) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook as of December 17, 2025

London, December 17, 2025 — Rio Tinto plc is ending 2025 in a familiar tug-of-war: iron ore cashflows on one side, an accelerating push into copper and lithium on the other, with a sprinkling of geopolitical/legal risk and energy-cost politics in the middle. For investors, that mix matters because Rio Tinto stock tends to trade less like a “company” and more like a portfolio of commodity exposures—with management execution acting as the amplifier. Here’s a detailed look at what’s moving Rio Tinto plc stock (LSE: RIO / RIO.L) right now, what analysts are forecasting, and what to watch as the
17 December 2025
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Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News Today: Buybacks, Gulf of Mexico Kaikias Project, and Analyst Forecasts on December 17, 2025

Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News Today: Buybacks, Gulf of Mexico Kaikias Project, and Analyst Forecasts on December 17, 2025

December 17, 2025 — Shell plc shares are back in the spotlight as a cocktail of company-specific headlines (fresh upstream investment, a revived German refinery exit process, governance scrutiny, and ongoing shareholder returns) collides with a macro headwind: oil prices hovering around their lowest levels since early 2021. Reuters+4Financial Times+4The Wall Street Journal+4 In the U.S., Shell’s NYSE-listed ADR (ticker: SHEL) last traded around $70.46 in the most recent session, down about 2.45% on the day, as energy equities digested the latest crude slump and broader risk sentiment. Below is what’s driving Shell plc stock right now—plus the key analyst
17 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock News Today (December 17, 2025): Oil Volatility, Buybacks, Dividend Ahead, and the Lightsource bp Solar Deal

BP PLC Stock News Today (December 17, 2025): Oil Volatility, Buybacks, Dividend Ahead, and the Lightsource bp Solar Deal

December 17, 2025 — BP PLC stock is trading in the crosswinds of a sharply volatile oil market, while the company continues returning cash via buybacks and prepares to pay its next dividend. In the last 24 hours, energy-sector sentiment has been whipsawed by headlines on geopolitics and supply expectations, while BP-specific developments—from a solar joint venture move in Brazil to daily share repurchases—are shaping the near-term narrative for BP shares. Investegate+4Reuters+4London South East+4 Below is what’s moving BP PLC (LSE: BP., NYSE: BP) right now, plus the latest analyst forecasts and the key dates investors are watching into early
17 December 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RKT.L) Stock: Buyback Update, Malaysia Distribution Deal and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RKT.L) Stock: Buyback Update, Malaysia Distribution Deal and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc shares are heading into the final stretch of 2025 with two storylines that usually play well in consumer staples: steady shareholder returns and incremental, execution-focused growth moves. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the FTSE 100 group disclosed another round of share repurchases, while a new Malaysia distribution partnership put fresh emphasis on the company’s consumer health and hygiene portfolio in Southeast Asia. Investegate+1 The bigger backdrop for Reckitt stock remains its multi-year “simplify and focus” strategy: sharpening attention on a smaller set of high-growth “Powerbrands,” leaning harder into emerging markets, and progressing the planned divestment of
17 December 2025
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SBI Share Price Today: State Bank of India Stock Rises on PSU Bank Rally, Rate Cuts, and Leadership Moves (Dec 17, 2025)

SBI Share Price Today: State Bank of India Stock Rises on PSU Bank Rally, Rate Cuts, and Leadership Moves (Dec 17, 2025)

State Bank of India (NSE: SBIN, BSE: 500112) was among the notable supports for India’s benchmark indices on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as PSU banking stocks outperformed a choppy broader market. In intraday trade, SBI shares hovered around the ₹975–₹978 zone and were up roughly 1–1.7% versus the previous close, according to live market trackers and exchange-linked market pages. The Economic Times+2Moneycontrol+2 So what’s powering the move? Today’s SBI stock narrative is essentially a three-part mix: sector momentum in PSU banks, fresh leadership/portfolio developments, and the market trying to price the next phase of India’s rate cycle—with SBI already cutting
17 December 2025
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Eternal Limited Stock (NSE: ETERNAL) News Today (17 December 2025): Jefferies Sticks With ₹480 Target, JM Financial Cuts to ₹400 as Quick-Commerce Competition Heats Up

Eternal Limited Stock (NSE: ETERNAL) News Today (17 December 2025): Jefferies Sticks With ₹480 Target, JM Financial Cuts to ₹400 as Quick-Commerce Competition Heats Up

Eternal Limited stock—traded on India’s National Stock Exchange as ETERNAL—is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, after a volatile stretch that has reignited a familiar debate: how much is India’s food-delivery and quick-commerce growth worth when competition keeps getting louder? Business Standard+1 Eternal (formerly Zomato Limited) runs four main businesses—Zomato (food delivery), Blinkit (quick commerce), District (going-out experiences), and Hyperpure (B2B supplies). That mix matters, because the stock’s near-term mood swings are often driven by Blinkit growth expectations and the market’s view on when spending-heavy expansion turns into durable profits. Eternal+1 Eternal share price today: where the
17 December 2025
Shriram Finance stock news (Dec 17, 2025): MUFG stake report, Dec 19 fundraising board meet, analyst targets and outlook

Shriram Finance stock news (Dec 17, 2025): MUFG stake report, Dec 19 fundraising board meet, analyst targets and outlook

Shriram Finance Ltd (NSE: SHRIRAMFIN, BSE: 511218) is in sharp focus on December 17, 2025, after its shares pushed to fresh highs amid reports that Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is preparing a multi‑billion‑dollar investment for a large minority stake — with the company’s board slated to meet Friday, December 19 to consider a fundraising proposal. Reuters+2Business Standard+2 The setup is a classic “big catalyst, big questions” moment for markets: a potential strategic foreign investor, an imminent board decision on capital raising, and a stock already pricing in a lot of optimism after a strong run-up. Below is a
17 December 2025
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ICICI Bank Share Price Today (17 December 2025): What’s Moving ICICIBANK Stock, Analyst Targets, and Key Triggers Ahead

ICICI Bank Share Price Today (17 December 2025): What’s Moving ICICIBANK Stock, Analyst Targets, and Key Triggers Ahead

ICICI Bank Limited (NSE: ICICIBANK) was in focus on 17 December 2025 as Indian equities turned choppy and banking names weighed on benchmark indices. By midday, ICICI Bank shares were trading around ₹1,350, down roughly 1%–1.5% on the session after closing near ₹1,366 previously, with active volumes and investors tracking a cluster of near-term catalysts—most notably the impending listing of ICICI Prudential Asset Management and evolving expectations around India’s interest-rate path. Investing.com UK+1 Below is a complete, news-driven roundup of the current updates, forecasts, and analyses investors were digesting on 17.12.2025, plus what to watch next. ICICI Bank stock on
17 December 2025
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Kaynes Technology India Ltd Stock in Focus: AOI Electronics–Mitsui Semiconductor Tie‑Ups, Share Price Moves, and Analyst Targets (Dec 17, 2025)

Kaynes Technology India Ltd Stock in Focus: AOI Electronics–Mitsui Semiconductor Tie‑Ups, Share Price Moves, and Analyst Targets (Dec 17, 2025)

Kaynes Technology India Ltd (NSE: KAYNES; BSE: 543664) is back on investors’ radar on December 17, 2025 after its wholly owned semiconductor subsidiary, Kaynes Semicon, announced two strategic partnerships with Japan’s AOI Electronics Co. and Mitsui & Co. to strengthen its upcoming semiconductor manufacturing operations in India. Business Today+2NDTV Profit+2 The timing matters: the stock has been highly volatile through December, pressured by investor concerns around disclosures, working-capital intensity, and cash-flow conversion, even as the company continues to talk up a long runway in electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and semiconductor back-end operations. NDTV Profit+2The Economic Times+2 Kaynes Technology share price
17 December 2025
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BSE Ltd Share Price Today (17 December 2025): Latest News, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook for BSE Stock

BSE Ltd Share Price Today (17 December 2025): Latest News, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook for BSE Stock

Mumbai | December 17, 2025 — BSE Ltd shares were trading around ₹2,655.80 in early afternoon trade on Wednesday, up about 1.9% versus the previous close, as investors weighed a mix of company-specific developments and a shifting regulatory backdrop for India’s booming (and increasingly scrutinised) derivatives market. Business Standard+1 The broader tape was cautious: Indian benchmarks were near-flat in early trade amid uncertainty around the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate path and continued focus on foreign investor flows and rupee moves. Reuters What makes BSE Ltd especially watchable right now is that it sits at the intersection of two powerful trends:
17 December 2025
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Hindustan Zinc share price hits a fresh 52-week high on silver’s record run: Jefferies’ ₹660 target, latest news, and what could drive HINDZINC stock next

Hindustan Zinc share price hits a fresh 52-week high on silver’s record run: Jefferies’ ₹660 target, latest news, and what could drive HINDZINC stock next

Mumbai, December 17, 2025 — Hindustan Zinc Limited (NSE: HINDZINC, BSE: 500188) is back in the spotlight after the stock pushed to a fresh 52-week high in Wednesday’s session, riding a powerful rally in silver prices and a wave of new brokerage commentary. By early afternoon, Hindustan Zinc was trading around the ₹582–₹584 zone, after touching a new 52-week high near ₹587.8 (levels vary slightly by exchange and timestamp). Moneycontrol+2Moneycontrol+2 The market’s logic is fairly direct: Hindustan Zinc isn’t only a zinc-and-lead story anymore. It’s also increasingly treated as a liquid, listed proxy for silver momentum in India, and silver
17 December 2025
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Polycab India Ltd Stock in Focus: ₹544-Crore Block Trade, Analyst Targets and FY26 Growth Outlook (Dec 17, 2025)

Polycab India Ltd Stock in Focus: ₹544-Crore Block Trade, Analyst Targets and FY26 Growth Outlook (Dec 17, 2025)

Mumbai, December 17, 2025: Polycab India Ltd (NSE: POLYCAB, BSE: 542652) was firmly on traders’ radar on Wednesday after a sharp spike in activity and a large institutional transaction coincided with a notable intraday dip in the stock. By late morning trade, the counter was hovering near the ₹7,100 zone after sliding roughly 3–4% from the previous close, with heavy volumes and a wide day range. Markets Mojo+2Moneycontrol+2 The immediate trigger was a large NSE block trade worth ₹544.32 crore, but the bigger conversation remains the same: how much of Polycab’s premium valuation can be supported by continued wires-and-cables outperformance,
17 December 2025
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Vedanta Ltd Share Price Hits Record High After NCLT Clears Demerger: Latest News, Targets, and Outlook (17 December 2025)

Vedanta Ltd Share Price Hits Record High After NCLT Clears Demerger: Latest News, Targets, and Outlook (17 December 2025)

Vedanta Ltd (NSE: VEDL | BSE: 500295) was in sharp focus on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, after the stock extended its rally for a seventh straight session and touched a fresh all-time high around ₹580.45. The run-up has been driven by investor optimism following a major corporate milestone: the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has sanctioned Vedanta’s long-planned demerger into multiple sector-focused listed companies. mint+2Business Standard+2 The immediate market reaction has been emphatic: a demerger of this scale can change how the market values the business, how capital is raised, and how investors get exposure to Vedanta’s diverse portfolio—ranging from
17 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Sensex, Nifty Slip After Early Gains as Rupee Volatility, Fed Uncertainty and FII Selling Keep Dalal Street on Edge

India Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Sensex, Nifty Slip After Early Gains as Rupee Volatility, Fed Uncertainty and FII Selling Keep Dalal Street on Edge

Indian stock market benchmarks turned choppy on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, giving up early gains as investors weighed a sharp swing in the rupee, persistent foreign portfolio outflows, and fresh uncertainty around the US interest-rate path. By midday, market breadth stayed weak even as select pockets—especially PSU banks—showed resilience. At around 12:03 pm IST, the BSE Sensex was down 127.69 points (−0.15%) at 84,552.17, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 37.80 points (−0.15%) to 25,822.30. The advance-decline ratio reflected a risk-off tone: about 1,350 stocks advanced, 2,197 declined, and 178 were unchanged. Moneycontrol Sensex and Nifty 50 today: From a
17 December 2025
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Akzo Nobel India Stock Slides Up to 15% on ₹1,638 Crore Block Deal After JSW Takeover: Latest News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Akzo Nobel India Stock Slides Up to 15% on ₹1,638 Crore Block Deal After JSW Takeover: Latest News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Mumbai/New Delhi, December 17, 2025: Akzo Nobel India Limited (NSE: AKZOINDIA, BSE: 500710) saw sharp intraday pressure on Wednesday as traders reacted to a large block deal that hit the market at a notable discount. Multiple reports put the day’s low around ₹3,080, implying a fall of roughly 15% at the worst point of the session, alongside a sudden spike in traded volumes. The Economic Times+2NDTV Profit+2 The immediate catalyst wasn’t an earnings shock—it was share supply. A chunky secondary sale, widely reported as linked to the company’s erstwhile promoter group, appeared to trigger a classic “big seller in the
17 December 2025
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Epack Durable Limited Stock Surges on Heavy Volumes: What’s Driving EPACK Share Price, Analyst Targets, and the Hisense JV Timeline (Dec 17, 2025)

Epack Durable Limited Stock Surges on Heavy Volumes: What’s Driving EPACK Share Price, Analyst Targets, and the Hisense JV Timeline (Dec 17, 2025)

Epack Durable Limited (NSE: EPACK, BSE: 544095) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025—and not quietly. The stock extended a sharp two-day rebound, with multiple market trackers flagging unusually high volumes and a fast move off recent lows, after a bruising stretch that followed a weak September-quarter print. Business Standard+2The Economic Times+2 So what’s actually happening here: a fundamentals-driven rerating… a technical snapback… or a bit of both? Below is a clean, publication-ready breakdown of (1) today’s action, (2) the underlying business and earnings context, (3) the freshest broker forecasts and price targets circulating in late 2025,
17 December 2025
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Meesho Limited Stock Jumps to Upper Circuit on Dec 17, 2025: UBS “Buy” Call, ₹220 Target, and What’s Next for Meesho Shares After the IPO

Meesho Limited Stock Jumps to Upper Circuit on Dec 17, 2025: UBS “Buy” Call, ₹220 Target, and What’s Next for Meesho Shares After the IPO

Meesho Limited shares (NSE: MEESHO, BSE: 544632) surged sharply on December 17, 2025, hitting the 20% upper circuit and printing fresh record highs in early trade—an eye-catching move for a company that listed barely a week ago. The spark: a bullish UBS initiation that put a ₹220 target on the newly listed e-commerce stock, amplifying a rally that has already taken Meesho close to double its IPO issue price. Moneycontrol+2The Economic Times+2 As of late morning, market trackers showed Meesho trading around ₹216 with the day’s range stretching from roughly ₹186–₹216, and turnover/volumes running unusually hot—classic “new listing + fresh
17 December 2025
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Seatrium Limited Stock (SGX:5E2): BalWin5 TenneT Offshore Wind Deal, BP Tiber FPU Win, Order Book Update and Analyst Forecasts (17 Dec 2025)

Seatrium Limited Stock (SGX:5E2): BalWin5 TenneT Offshore Wind Deal, BP Tiber FPU Win, Order Book Update and Analyst Forecasts (17 Dec 2025)

Seatrium Limited stock (SGX:5E2) is back on investors’ radar in mid-December 2025 as the Singapore-based offshore, marine and energy engineering group strings together contract catalysts across offshore wind and deepwater oil & gas—two markets that tend to move on different cycles, but both reward execution discipline. As of the morning of 17 December 2025, Seatrium shares were indicated around S$2.06 (SGD) in Singapore trading hours. Beansprout What’s driving the conversation isn’t a single headline. It’s the shape of the pipeline: a major German offshore grid project (BalWin5), a repeat jack-up rig award tied to Middle East capacity build-out, and another
17 December 2025
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Sheng Siong Group Ltd Stock (SGX:OV8) Outlook on 17 Dec 2025: STI Reserve List Boost, SG60 Vouchers, and a S$520m Expansion Plan in Focus

Sheng Siong Group Ltd Stock (SGX:OV8) Outlook on 17 Dec 2025: STI Reserve List Boost, SG60 Vouchers, and a S$520m Expansion Plan in Focus

Sheng Siong Group Ltd (SGX:OV8) has become one of Singapore’s most-watched “boring” stocks in 2025 — the kind that sells rice, detergent and fresh seafood, then quietly compounds while the rest of the market debates the future. As of 17 December 2025, the stock traded around S$2.55, down 1.16% on the day, after moving between S$2.51 and S$2.57 with roughly 3.9 million shares traded. Investing.com+1 That price level matters because Sheng Siong is also hovering near its 52-week range of S$1.57 to S$2.73, after a year shaped by three big narratives: Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of the latest
17 December 2025
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AMD stock rebounds 8% after post-earnings slump as payrolls, CPI loom

AMD stock rebounds 8% after post-earnings slump as payrolls, CPI loom

7 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.2% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after a 13% plunge earlier in the week on weak guidance and AI competition fears. The Philadelphia semiconductor index rose 5.7% as chip stocks led a broader market rally. Investors are awaiting next week’s U.S. payrolls and inflation data, which could shift rate expectations for tech.
Netflix stock price ends higher as DOJ widens review of Warner deal — what to watch next week

Netflix stock price ends higher as DOJ widens review of Warner deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Netflix shares rose 1.6% to $82.20 Friday as the Justice Department expanded its antitrust review of the company’s planned $82.7 billion Warner Bros Discovery acquisition. A Wall Street Journal report said investigators are probing possible anti-competitive tactics. Director Reed Hastings reported a transfer of 241,944 shares via a family trust, according to an SEC filing.
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