Today: 7 June 2026

Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

AI Stocks Today (22.12.2025): Nvidia’s China Chip Pivot, Micron’s AI Memory Boom, Broadcom Margin Jitters, and Oracle’s TikTok Surprise

AI Stocks Today (22.12.2025): Nvidia’s China Chip Pivot, Micron’s AI Memory Boom, Broadcom Margin Jitters, and Oracle’s TikTok Surprise

U.S. officials have begun reviewing license applications that could allow Nvidia to ship H200 AI chips to China, Reuters reports. The move follows President Trump’s statement supporting conditional exports with a 25% fee, reversing previous restrictions. Asian tech shares rose and U.S. futures edged higher as investors rotated back into AI stocks ahead of the holiday week.
22 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (22.12.2025): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Edge Higher as AI Rebounds and Gold Breaks $4,400

US Stock Market Today (22.12.2025): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Edge Higher as AI Rebounds and Gold Breaks $4,400

U.S. stock futures rose early Monday, following Friday’s gains led by AI and tech shares. The Dow closed at 48,134.89, up 0.38%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also advanced. Gold hit a record $4,420 per ounce and silver reached $69.44, both surging year-to-date. Investors await key U.S. economic data Tuesday amid thin holiday trading.
22 December 2025
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Shell Plc Stock (SHEL, SHEL.L) Today: Buybacks, Australia LNG Rules and 2026 Oil Oversupply Fears Dominate the Outlook on Dec. 22, 2025

Shell Plc Stock (SHEL, SHEL.L) Today: Buybacks, Australia LNG Rules and 2026 Oil Oversupply Fears Dominate the Outlook on Dec. 22, 2025

Shell closed at £27.03 on Dec. 19, outperforming the FTSE 100 as buybacks and dividends drew buyers. Australia announced a gas reservation plan affecting Shell’s QCLNG from 2027, raising supply concerns. Oil’s geopolitical premium faded in 2025, with the IEA projecting a 2026 oversupply, pressuring Shell’s margins and valuation.
22 December 2025
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Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) on 22 Dec 2025: Buyback Nears $1B, Blockchain Treasury Push, and Diverging 2026 Price Targets

Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) on 22 Dec 2025: Buyback Nears $1B, Blockchain Treasury Push, and Diverging 2026 Price Targets

Standard Chartered closed near 1,792p in London on 22 December, close to its 52-week high, with a market cap of about £40.6bn. The bank disclosed it bought back 458,902 shares at an average 1,789.47p, bringing cumulative buybacks to roughly $996.4m. Shares in issue will drop to 2,265,711,794. The current buyback program is authorized up to $1.3bn through January 2026.
22 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025): New CEO Meg O’Neill, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Price Forecasts Put BP Shares in Focus

BP PLC Stock Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025): New CEO Meg O’Neill, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Price Forecasts Put BP Shares in Focus

BP confirmed Meg O’Neill will become CEO on April 1, 2026, following Murray Auchincloss’s abrupt exit. Shares traded at 424.5p in London and $33.94 in New York as of December 22. The board is pushing for tighter cost controls and asset sales amid persistent takeover speculation. BP is running active share buybacks while oil prices remain range-bound.
22 December 2025
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Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Stock (LSE: RR.) on 22 December 2025: Buybacks, Defence Momentum, SMR Tailwinds—and What Analysts Forecast Next

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Stock (LSE: RR.) on 22 December 2025: Buybacks, Defence Momentum, SMR Tailwinds—and What Analysts Forecast Next

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares traded near 1,166p on Monday, close to 52-week highs after a sharp rally. On 16 December, the company announced a new interim share buyback of up to £200 million, set to run from 2 January to 24 February 2026. The buyback follows a £1 billion programme completed in November. Full-year results are due 26 February.
22 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock Today (22 December 2025): Shares Steady Near Highs as Analyst Upgrades, Hang Seng Buyout and Legal Headlines Shape the 2026 Outlook

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock Today (22 December 2025): Shares Steady Near Highs as Analyst Upgrades, Hang Seng Buyout and Legal Headlines Shape the 2026 Outlook

HSBC shares traded at 1167.00p in London, HK$121.00 in Hong Kong, and $77.92 in New York as of 07:43 GMT on December 22, 2025. The stock’s momentum follows broker upgrades, expectations of rate cuts, and HSBC’s plan to privatize Hang Seng Bank. Regulatory and litigation issues remain in focus. HSBC declares dividends in US dollars, with currency options for shareholders.
22 December 2025
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Unilever PLC Stock (ULVR, UL) News and Forecasts on Dec. 22, 2025: Post–Magnum Spin-Off Outlook, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks

Unilever PLC Stock (ULVR, UL) News and Forecasts on Dec. 22, 2025: Post–Magnum Spin-Off Outlook, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks

Unilever completed the demerger of its ice cream business, now The Magnum Ice Cream Company, and consolidated shares at an 8-for-9 ratio. As of Dec. 22, shareholders began receiving TMICC share statements and fractional cash payments. Citadel disclosed a £50 million short position against Magnum. Unilever retains a 19.9% stake in the spun-off company.
22 December 2025
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DCC Plc Stock (LSE: DCC) Update on Dec. 22, 2025: £600m Tender Offer Buyback Completed, Shares Cancelled, and Analysts’ 2026 Outlook

DCC Plc Stock (LSE: DCC) Update on Dec. 22, 2025: £600m Tender Offer Buyback Completed, Shares Cancelled, and Analysts’ 2026 Outlook

DCC Plc completed a £600 million tender-offer buyback, purchasing and cancelling 11,605,415 shares—about 12% of its issued share capital—at £51.70 per share. The offer closed fully subscribed on 17 December 2025. DCC’s share count with voting rights now stands at 85,423,097. Shares traded around 4,914p on 22 December, below the buyback price.
22 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Braces for a Softer Open as UK GDP Holds at 0.1% and Commodities Hit Fresh Records (22 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Braces for a Softer Open as UK GDP Holds at 0.1% and Commodities Hit Fresh Records (22 December 2025)

FTSE 100 futures pointed down about 0.2% on Monday, after the index closed last week at 9,897.42, its best week since October. UK GDP grew 0.1% in Q3, unchanged, with Q2 revised to 0.2%. The current account deficit narrowed to £12.1bn, but the trade deficit excluding precious metals widened to £4.6bn. Trading volumes are thinning ahead of the holidays.
22 December 2025
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GE Vernova T&D India Share Price Surges on 2,500 MW HVDC Order: Latest News, Brokerage Targets, and Stock Outlook (Dec 22, 2025)

GE Vernova T&D India Share Price Surges on 2,500 MW HVDC Order: Latest News, Brokerage Targets, and Stock Outlook (Dec 22, 2025)

GE Vernova T&D India shares surged up to 10% intraday on December 22, 2025, after securing a multi-year contract from AESL Projects Limited for a 2,500 MW, ±500 kV HVDC terminal to evacuate renewable power from Khavda to South Olpad. Nuvama Wealth Management estimated the order at ₹8,000–₹10,000 crore, with execution over three to four years.
22 December 2025
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Lenskart Solutions Limited Stock Today (22 December 2025): Share Price, Macquarie’s ₹530 Target, Morgan Stanley View, and Fresh Forecasts

Lenskart Solutions Limited Stock Today (22 December 2025): Share Price, Macquarie’s ₹530 Target, Morgan Stanley View, and Fresh Forecasts

Lenskart shares traded around ₹475–₹478 mid-day on December 22, after swinging between ₹454.65 and ₹495.00. Macquarie started coverage with an “Outperform” rating and ₹530 target, citing margin potential, while Morgan Stanley initiated at “Equal-weight” with a ₹445 target, highlighting valuation concerns. The stock is up about 14% over the past month. Market cap stands near ₹81,000–₹82,000 crore.
22 December 2025
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Reliance Industries Share Price Today (Dec 22, 2025): RIL Stock Near 52-Week High as Analysts Turn Bullish on 2026 Catalysts

Reliance Industries Share Price Today (Dec 22, 2025): RIL Stock Near 52-Week High as Analysts Turn Bullish on 2026 Catalysts

Reliance Industries traded near ₹1,568–₹1,572 by midday Monday, just below its 52-week high of ₹1,581. The stock edged up about 0.2% as S&P upgraded its US dollar notes to ‘A-’ earlier this month. Market cap stands near ₹20.89 lakh crore. December brought a surge in upgrades and news across AI, telecom, retail, and energy.
22 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today (December 22, 2025): Sensex, Nifty Close Higher as IT, Financials Lead; Rupee Volatility Still in Focus

India Stock Market Today (December 22, 2025): Sensex, Nifty Close Higher as IT, Financials Lead; Rupee Volatility Still in Focus

India’s Sensex closed at 85,422.47, up 0.58%, and the Nifty 50 at 26,117.60, also up 0.58%, on December 22. All 16 major sectors traded higher at one point as foreign investors bought ₹37.76 billion in shares over three sessions. The rupee traded near 89.60 per U.S. dollar after recent volatility. Markets responded to RBI signals on possible rate cuts if growth slows.
22 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • SRG Global's Valuation Under Spotlight After A$1.85 Billion Contract Wins and EBITDA Upgrade
    June 7, 2026, 1:36 AM EDT. SRG Global (ASX:SRG) recently secured A$1.85 billion in new contracts spanning infrastructure, defence, and energy sectors, prompting upgraded FY26 and FY27 EBITDA guidance that exceeds market expectations. The stock has surged 41.48% over three months, reflecting renewed investor confidence. Despite reaching all-time highs at A$3.82 per share, analyses suggest SRG Global may be overvalued, with a fair value estimate around A$3.34, driven by its strong annuity-style earnings and operational efficiencies. Key risks include potential government budget cuts and rising input costs, which could affect earnings growth.

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UiPath Stock Set for Inflation Test After Swings in AI-Driven Trading

UiPath Stock Set for Inflation Test After Swings in AI-Driven Trading

7 June 2026
UiPath shares fell 3.68% to $11.24 Friday, wiping out Monday’s 11.77% rally despite reporting 17% revenue growth and its first-ever first-quarter GAAP profit, as a broader tech selloff and persistent analyst “Hold” ratings outweighed strong guidance and new customer wins.
Caterpillar flat at end of strong week, inflation on radar

Caterpillar flat at end of strong week, inflation on radar

7 June 2026
Caterpillar tumbled 3.85% Friday to $904.28 after hitting a 52-week high, as a strong jobs report sent Treasury yields soaring and triggered a broad market selloff; despite the drop, Caterpillar remains up 3.2% for the week, with investors now weighing its record backlog and first-quarter growth against rising rate risks and a more cautious market.
Nuclear decision gives Constellation boost, but CEG stock slides

Nuclear decision gives Constellation boost, but CEG stock slides

7 June 2026
Constellation Energy shares closed at $254.83, down 3.7% and 11% below the $287.75 price in last week’s prospectus, after a shareholder offering and despite a regulatory win for its Three Mile Island restart plan; investors now face a weekend to digest new stock supply, rate worries, and nuclear project risks before Monday’s open.
Portnoy’s Bitcoin, XRP Losses Mount In $390B Crypto Drop

Portnoy’s Bitcoin, XRP Losses Mount In $390B Crypto Drop

7 June 2026
Strategy’s surprise sale of 32 Bitcoin for $2.5 million to fund preferred stock distributions rattled investors, raising fears it may sell more to meet obligations, as Bitcoin and Ether posted their worst weekly losses since 2022 and crypto-linked stocks like Coinbase and Robinhood plunged up to 11% amid a $390 billion market wipeout.
Bitcoin Hits $60,000 As Crypto Selloff Deepens

Bitcoin Drops as ETF Outflows Mount, $60,000 Support Weakens

7 June 2026
Bitcoin plunged below $60,000 for the first time since October 2024, triggering $4.4 billion in spot ETF outflows and a rare bitcoin sale by Strategy, while crypto-linked stocks tumbled and analysts warned that further drops below $59,750 could spark more selling pressure or a deeper slide.
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