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Shan Ahmed Khan

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) stock: share price slips on 17 December 2025 as rate-hike talk returns — forecasts, catalysts and risks

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) stock: share price slips on 17 December 2025 as rate-hike talk returns — forecasts, catalysts and risks

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares fell on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, with investors weighing a suddenly-shifting interest-rate narrative and fresh macro signals that could shape bank earnings into 2026. CBA was down about 1.1% at around A$153.42 in late afternoon trade (15:15), compared with the prior close of A$155.13, after trading between roughly A$152.76 and A$154.78 on the day. Intelligent Investor The stock’s move mattered beyond CBA shareholders. As the ASX’s largest bank and one of the market’s heaviest weights by value, CBA’s direction often acts like a tide line for the financials sector—especially on sessions when rate
17 December 2025
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Park Medi World IPO Listing 17 December 2025: Shares Debut at Discount on BSE, NSE Despite Strong Subscription — Key Numbers, GMP Signals, and Allotment Check Steps

Park Medi World IPO Listing 17 December 2025: Shares Debut at Discount on BSE, NSE Despite Strong Subscription — Key Numbers, GMP Signals, and Allotment Check Steps

Park Medi World’s much-watched IPO debut delivered a reality check for investors on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, as the hospital-chain operator’s shares listed below the IPO issue price on both major Indian exchanges—despite the offer being subscribed over eight times during the book-building window. On the BSE, Park Medi World opened at ₹155.60, a 3.95% discount to the IPO price of ₹162. On the NSE, the stock listed at ₹158.80, down 1.98% from the issue price. mint+2The Economic Times+2 The listing performance stood out because it came after a “decent-to-strong” subscription response—especially from non-institutional investors (NIIs) and qualified institutional buyers
17 December 2025
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Indian Overseas Bank OFS on Dec 17, 2025: Government Sells Up to 3% Stake at ₹34 Floor Price; Retail Bidding Opens Dec 18

Indian Overseas Bank OFS on Dec 17, 2025: Government Sells Up to 3% Stake at ₹34 Floor Price; Retail Bidding Opens Dec 18

India’s government has kicked off a two-day Offer for Sale (OFS) in Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), putting up to 3% equity on the block at a floor price of ₹34 per share—a move closely watched by traders, long-term investors, and anyone tracking the Centre’s broader push to dilute holdings in state-run enterprises. Business Standard+2Business Standard+2 The OFS opened on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, for non-retail investors, with the retail window scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025. Business Standard+2TradingView+2 What happened to IOB shares on Dec 17, 2025 IOB stock came under pressure as the market digested the discounted stake sale
17 December 2025
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Indian Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Nifty 50 Hovers Near 25,900 as RBI Supports Rupee; Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and Meesho in Focus

Indian Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Nifty 50 Hovers Near 25,900 as RBI Supports Rupee; Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and Meesho in Focus

Mumbai — Indian markets opened Wednesday, December 17, 2025, on a cautious note after a volatile week in which the rupee’s slide, persistent foreign selling, and uncertainty over an India–U.S. trade agreement kept risk appetite in check. The day’s early tone was defined by two cross-currents: the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) aggressive pushback that helped the rupee rebound from record lows, and continued investor nerves around capital flows and macro headwinds. Reuters+1 While benchmark indices steadied in early trade, attention remained firmly on stock-specific stories—especially Axis Bank after a sharp sell-off tied to margin outlook concerns, HDFC Bank after
17 December 2025
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Gold Price Today in India (December 17, 2025): 24K, 22K, 18K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai; MCX Near Record as Spot Gold Holds Above $4,300

Gold Price Today in India (December 17, 2025): 24K, 22K, 18K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai; MCX Near Record as Spot Gold Holds Above $4,300

Gold prices are back in focus on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as the yellow metal steadies above $4,300 an ounce globally while Indian rates remain elevated—supported by currency moves, shifting U.S. rate expectations, and a volatile precious-metals complex led by a fresh surge in silver. Reuters+2Moneycontrol+2 In early trade, spot gold hovered around $4,312–$4,322 per ounce, reflecting steady demand as markets digested mixed U.S. labour signals and looked ahead to key inflation data later this week. Reuters+1 Back home, India’s benchmark retail rates moved higher again, with 24K gold at about ₹13,451 per gram, 22K at ₹12,330, and 18K at
17 December 2025
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Shakti Pumps Share Price Swings After ₹539 Crore Solar Pump Orders; Oswal Pumps and GK Energy Also Win Big MSEDCL Contracts

Shakti Pumps Share Price Swings After ₹539 Crore Solar Pump Orders; Oswal Pumps and GK Energy Also Win Big MSEDCL Contracts

December 17, 2025 — Pump-manufacturing stocks are back in the spotlight as a fresh cluster of large solar irrigation orders under India’s PM-KUSUM (Component-B) ecosystem ripples through the market—fueling sharp rallies, heavy volumes, and then a bout of profit-taking. At the center of the action is Shakti Pumps (India), which surged roughly 45% in four sessions after sliding to a fresh 52-week low earlier this month, driven by multiple order wins totalling about ₹539 crore across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. Moneycontrol+1 But Shakti isn’t alone. Oswal Pumps and GK Energy have also secured sizeable solar pump-related contracts—especially in Maharashtra—keeping
17 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends Lower as Rate-Hike Bets Rise, Gold Stocks Hit Records and Treasury Wine Slides (17 December 2025)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends Lower as Rate-Hike Bets Rise, Gold Stocks Hit Records and Treasury Wine Slides (17 December 2025)

Australia’s share market closed lower on Wednesday as investors juggled rising interest-rate uncertainty at home, shifting budget forecasts, and another day of sharp stock-specific moves across banks, energy and consumer names. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 finished down 0.21% at 8,580.7, extending the market’s third consecutive daily decline. The index traded in a range of 8,547.1 to 8,598.9 with turnover running into the hundreds of millions of shares, reflecting the push-and-pull between defensive demand (notably gold) and renewed pressure on rate-sensitive exposures. Investing.com ASX 200 closes lower after early slide, late stabilisation The ASX 200’s session had a familiar 2025 feel:
17 December 2025
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Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) Stock Slides to 11-Year Low After 1H26 Earnings Outlook Cut, Buyback Cancellation and China/US Reset

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) Stock Slides to 11-Year Low After 1H26 Earnings Outlook Cut, Buyback Cancellation and China/US Reset

Sydney, 17 December 2025 — Treasury Wine Estates Limited (ASX:TWE) shares dropped sharply on Wednesday after the Penfolds owner issued a weaker near-term earnings outlook, flagged a multi-year inventory and channel “reset” across China and the United States, and cancelled the balance of its planned on-market share buyback. TradingView+1 The sell-off pushed TWE stock down as much as 16.8% to A$4.57, its lowest level since January 2015, according to Reuters. The move marked the company’s steepest intraday decline since August 2020, underscoring how quickly investor sentiment can turn when a consumer brand’s earnings visibility fades. TradingView What Treasury Wine Estates
17 December 2025
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Lumentum Stock (NASDAQ: LITE) Today: BofA Raises Price Target to $375 as AI Data Centers Tighten Laser Supply

Lumentum Stock (NASDAQ: LITE) Today: BofA Raises Price Target to $375 as AI Data Centers Tighten Laser Supply

December 16, 2025 — Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LITE) is back in the market spotlight on Tuesday, not because the story changed, but because the intensity did: Wall Street is recalibrating how quickly AI data-center networking is moving from “nice-to-have” to “can’t-run-without.” Yet the stock itself is reminding investors that momentum stocks don’t levitate in straight lines. As of the latest available quote in Tuesday’s session, Lumentum shares traded around $314.66, down about 6% on the day, after opening near $334.75 and swinging between roughly $309 and $338. The company’s market capitalization sat near $23.2 billion, with a 52-week range
16 December 2025
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Structure Therapeutics (GPCR) Stock: Why Shares Are Sliding on Dec. 16, 2025 After Breakout Obesity Pill Data and a $747.5M Offering

Structure Therapeutics (GPCR) Stock: Why Shares Are Sliding on Dec. 16, 2025 After Breakout Obesity Pill Data and a $747.5M Offering

Structure Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: GPCR) is having a classic biotech moment on Tuesday, December 16, 2025: big catalyst, big financing, and now big volatility. Shares were down about 6% in Tuesday trading, recently around $60.73, after swinging between roughly $58.95 and $65.69 intraday. The pullback comes just days after the company reported positive topline Phase 2b results for its oral obesity candidate aleniglipron (GSBR-1290)—news that sparked a surge—followed immediately by an upsized equity raise that ultimately brought in about $747.5 million in gross proceeds. GlobeNewswire+1 Below is a detailed, up-to-date breakdown of the latest GPCR stock news (as of 16.12.2025),
16 December 2025
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APA Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: APA) Slides on Oil Selloff: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

APA Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: APA) Slides on Oil Selloff: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

APA Corporation stock took a sharp hit on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as energy shares broadly retreated alongside a steep drop in crude oil prices. APA (NASDAQ: APA) finished the session around $23.80–$23.83, down roughly 5.7%–5.8% from Monday’s close, after trading in a wide range near $23.75 on the low end and roughly $25+ on the high end. StockAnalysis The move matters not just because it’s a large one-day decline, but because it arrives days after APA touched a fresh 52‑week high of $27.72 (Dec. 5)—putting the stock about 14% below that peak after Tuesday’s drop. Barchart.com Below is what’s
16 December 2025
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Core Scientific Stock (NASDAQ: CORZ) Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: CoreWeave Data Center Delay, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Core Scientific Stock (NASDAQ: CORZ) Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: CoreWeave Data Center Delay, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Core Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ: CORZ) stock slid sharply on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as investors digested fresh reporting tied to the company’s fast-growing AI data center business—plus a broader wobble in “AI infrastructure” sentiment that’s been hitting anything connected to big-ticket compute buildouts. Shares of Core Scientific fell about 6.2% intraday to roughly $14.34, according to MarketBeat, with trading volume notably below the stock’s average daily pace—one of those days where the market isn’t just repricing, it’s rethinking. MarketBeat Below is what’s driving the move, what the latest forecasts and analyst price targets suggest, and the key milestones that could
16 December 2025
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Crescent Energy Company Stock (CRGY) Slides on Dec. 16 After Vital Energy Deal Closes — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Crescent Energy Company Stock (CRGY) Slides on Dec. 16 After Vital Energy Deal Closes — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Crescent Energy Company stock (NYSE: CRGY) fell sharply in Tuesday’s session, December 16, 2025, as investors digested a major milestone: the company’s all-stock acquisition of Vital Energy has officially closed. By late trading, CRGY was around $8.30, down about 7% on the day, after trading between roughly $8.28 and $8.96 with elevated volume. The move comes even as new and renewed Wall Street commentary turned more constructive, with Evercore ISI resuming coverage at “Outperform” and setting a $13 price target, implying substantial upside from current levels. MarketBeat Below is a detailed breakdown of the most current, publishable developments shaping Crescent
16 December 2025
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RadNet (RDNT) Stock Drops After Hunterbrook Short Report: News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

RadNet (RDNT) Stock Drops After Hunterbrook Short Report: News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

RadNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDNT) stock traded sharply lower Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, after a newly published short-seller report from Hunterbrook Capital questioned the durability of the company’s artificial intelligence narrative and the way investors interpret several key growth metrics. By the end of the session window covered in market data, RDNT was trading around the high-$60s after printing an intraday low in the low-$60s. Investing.com Nigeria+1 The selloff lands at an awkward time for RadNet: the company has been reporting double-digit revenue growth in its core imaging business, investing heavily in Digital Health/AI, and earning a generally positive analyst posture
16 December 2025
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Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) Stock Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: What Investors Are Weighing After 2026 Guidance, Saudi Rig Reactivations, and a CEO Transition

Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) Stock Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: What Investors Are Weighing After 2026 Guidance, Saudi Rig Reactivations, and a CEO Transition

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) — often branded simply as “H&P” — is back in the spotlight on December 16, 2025, as its stock trades sharply lower while investors recalibrate around three overlapping storylines: As of the latest available pricing on Dec. 16, 2025, HP stock is at $27.41, down $1.53 (-5.29%) on the day, after trading between $28.84 (high) and $27.06 (low), with roughly 1.13 million shares traded intraday. Below is what today’s move may be telling investors — and what the current forecasts and analyst narratives are emphasizing heading into 2026. What’s happening with Helmerich & Payne
16 December 2025
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Noble Corporation (NE) Stock Slides on Dec. 16, 2025: Jackup Divestment, Analyst Downgrade, Dividend Yield and Black Sea Drilling Update

Noble Corporation (NE) Stock Slides on Dec. 16, 2025: Jackup Divestment, Analyst Downgrade, Dividend Yield and Black Sea Drilling Update

Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE) is having a rough Tuesday. Shares of the offshore drilling contractor were trading around $27.85 in Tuesday afternoon action (Dec. 16, 2025), down roughly 6% on the day after opening near $29.28 and swinging between about $27.67 and $29.73. StockAnalysis The pullback comes as investors juggle several cross-currents: a notable analyst downgrade tied to delayed ultra-deepwater contracting, Noble’s plan to sell six jackup rigs (a major portfolio reshaping move), a high dividend yield that keeps income-focused buyers interested, and fresh operational news tied to the company’s Globetrotter I drillship mobilization for a Black Sea exploration
16 December 2025
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Dillard’s (DDS) Stock Today: Special Dividend Fallout, Q3 Results, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Dillard’s (DDS) Stock Today: Special Dividend Fallout, Q3 Results, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) is having one of those “only-in-markets” weeks: the stock recently tagged fresh highs, investors chased a $30 special dividend, and now the share price is digesting both the rally and the dividend mechanics. As of Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, DDS was trading around $645.61, down roughly 4.9% on the day, after opening near $678 and swinging between about $629 and $688. StockAnalysis That pullback follows a dramatic run into mid-December. Multiple market data services show DDS reaching an all-time high around $740–$742 on Dec. 11, 2025. TradingView+1 So what’s actually driving Dillard’s stock right now—and what
16 December 2025
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ABIVAX Société Anonyme (ABVX) Stock News on Dec. 16, 2025: Shares Slide After Q3 Loss Widens, While Analysts Keep Buy Calls and M&A Talk Lingers

ABIVAX Société Anonyme (ABVX) Stock News on Dec. 16, 2025: Shares Slide After Q3 Loss Widens, While Analysts Keep Buy Calls and M&A Talk Lingers

December 16, 2025 — ABIVAX Société Anonyme (listed as ABVX on Euronext Paris and Nasdaq) is back in the spotlight today after publishing third-quarter 2025 financial results and reiterating a long cash runway—news that didn’t stop the stock from pulling back as investors digested widening losses and the sheer scale of the rally already priced in. In U.S. trading, Abivax’s Nasdaq-listed shares were down about 5% around mid-session, at roughly $111–$112. StockAnalysis In Paris, Abivax shares were also lower earlier in the day, with one market report citing a drop of about 5.7% during the European morning. Investing.com South Africa
16 December 2025
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Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) Stock Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: What Happened, What Wall Street Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) Stock Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: What Happened, What Wall Street Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) had a rough session on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with shares sliding sharply and closing well off the prior day’s levels—an attention-grabbing move for a company that sits at the crossroads of offshore energy activity, vessel day rates, and investor expectations for 2026. Below is a full, up-to-date wrap of today’s news, the latest forecasts and price targets, and the key fundamental and market drivers shaping sentiment around Tidewater stock right now. What happened to Tidewater stock today (Dec. 16, 2025)? TDW finished the day lower, with trading data showing a decisive downside move: Intraday coverage
16 December 2025
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Booz Allen Hamilton Stock (BAH) Slides on CFO Exit News: Today’s Price Move, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 16, 2025)

Booz Allen Hamilton Stock (BAH) Slides on CFO Exit News: Today’s Price Move, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 16, 2025)

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE: BAH) is in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after the stock dropped sharply on news that the company’s chief financial officer is set to leave early next year—an update that landed at a sensitive moment for investors still digesting the company’s revised fiscal 2026 outlook and a slowdown in parts of its government-facing business. Shares were trading around $84 on the day, down roughly 8% versus the prior close. Why Booz Allen Hamilton stock is down today CFO Matthew Calderone will step down February 1, 2026 In a Form 8‑K filing, Booz
16 December 2025
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Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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