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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.

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Update: ASIC Forces Major ASX Ltd Reset as ASX 200 Holds Near 8,600 — Key News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Update: ASIC Forces Major ASX Ltd Reset as ASX 200 Holds Near 8,600 — Key News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

ASIC has forced ASX Ltd into a major operational overhaul after repeated failures, imposing a $150 million capital charge and demanding governance reforms. The regulator’s intervention follows an inquiry that found ASX’s focus on short-term returns undermined its role as critical infrastructure. ASX has cut its dividend payout ratio and lowered its return-on-equity target. Nearly 10,000 documents and 140 interviews informed the probe.
20 December 2025
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National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Today: Derivatives Reforms, IPO Signals, and Nifty 50 Forecasts as 2026 Approaches

National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Today: Derivatives Reforms, IPO Signals, and Nifty 50 Forecasts as 2026 Approaches

The National Stock Exchange of India introduced a pre-open session for equity derivatives, aiming to set opening prices through a call auction. On December 20, the Nifty 50 closed at 25,966.40, up 0.58%. The exchange’s listed market capitalization stood at about $5.2 trillion. The long-delayed NSE IPO remains under discussion amid regulatory changes.
20 December 2025
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Bombay Stock Exchange News Today: Sensex Closes at 84,929 as BSE Plans Order-Message Fees, Mock Trading, and a Major Index Rejig

Bombay Stock Exchange News Today: Sensex Closes at 84,929 as BSE Plans Order-Message Fees, Mock Trading, and a Major Index Rejig

The Bombay Stock Exchange will introduce charges for brokers exceeding 10 crore daily order messages in the Equity Cash Segment, starting January 15, 2026. The Sensex closed up 0.53% at 84,929.36 on Friday, but both Sensex and Nifty ended the week lower amid rupee concerns and foreign outflows. A mock trading session and index reconstitution are also planned.
20 December 2025
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Toronto Stock Exchange News Dec. 20, 2025: TSX Hits Record Close as Metals and Tech Rally, 2026 Forecasts Turn Bullish

Toronto Stock Exchange News Dec. 20, 2025: TSX Hits Record Close as Metals and Tech Rally, 2026 Forecasts Turn Bullish

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at a record 31,755.77 on Friday, up 1% for the day and 28.4% year-to-date, marking its strongest annual gain since 2009. The surge was fueled by technology and mining stocks, with materials up 2.4% and tech up 2.5%. Lower borrowing costs and fiscal stimulus expectations supported the rally. Markets are closed this weekend as investors assess the breakout.
20 December 2025
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) News on Dec. 20, 2025: Board Lot Reform, Public Float Rules, IPO Pipeline and 2026 Forecasts

Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) News on Dec. 20, 2025: Board Lot Reform, Public Float Rules, IPO Pipeline and 2026 Forecasts

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing launched a consultation on December 18 proposing to standardize board lot trading units and lower minimum order values, aiming to boost market liquidity and accessibility for retail investors. The consultation runs until March 12, 2026. New rules on public float take effect in January. The exchange continues to attract major IPOs as the city’s listings rebound.
20 December 2025
Shenzhen Stock Exchange News: ChiNext Holds Gains as Vanke Debt Talks, Delistings and 2026 Policy Outlook Shape Sentiment (Dec 20, 2025)

Shenzhen Stock Exchange News: ChiNext Holds Gains as Vanke Debt Talks, Delistings and 2026 Policy Outlook Shape Sentiment (Dec 20, 2025)

The Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.66% Friday to about 13,140 but ended the week down 0.9%. The ChiNext Index closed at 3,122.24, up 1.2% for the week. Investors are focusing on innovation stocks and monitoring property-sector risks, with Vanke’s bond talks drawing attention. The SZSE lists 2,885 companies with a market cap near $5.6 trillion.
20 December 2025
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Shanghai Stock Exchange Update (Dec. 20, 2025): Shanghai Composite Near 3,900 as Foreign Bond Repo Access, Rumor Crackdown, and 2026 Sector Calls Collide

Shanghai Stock Exchange Update (Dec. 20, 2025): Shanghai Composite Near 3,900 as Foreign Bond Repo Access, Rumor Crackdown, and 2026 Sector Calls Collide

The Shanghai Composite closed at 3,890.45 on Dec. 19, up 0.36%, led by gains in consumer and duty-free stocks after Hainan Free Trade Port’s new phase began. Regulators increased crackdowns on market rumors and abnormal trading. The exchange also expanded bond repo channels for overseas institutions. Trading value across major exchanges reached RMB 1.75 trillion.
20 December 2025
London Stock Exchange Today: FTSE 100 Near Record High, BoE Rate Cut Shifts the 2026 Outlook, and AIM Reforms Target an IPO Revival

London Stock Exchange Today: FTSE 100 Near Record High, BoE Rate Cut Shifts the 2026 Outlook, and AIM Reforms Target an IPO Revival

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at 9,897.42, up 0.61%, capping its strongest weekly gain since October as investors weighed a Bank of England rate cut to 3.75%. The index remains near record highs, boosted by global-facing firms, even as UK economic data weakens. The Bank’s decision to cut rates was split 5–4, signaling a cautious approach to further easing.
20 December 2025
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Nasdaq Today (Dec. 20, 2025): AI-Led Rebound Lifts the Nasdaq Composite as Santa Rally Hopes, Fed Uncertainty, and 24/5 Trading Plans Collide

Nasdaq Today (Dec. 20, 2025): AI-Led Rebound Lifts the Nasdaq Composite as Santa Rally Hopes, Fed Uncertainty, and 24/5 Trading Plans Collide

The Nasdaq Composite closed at 23,307.62 on Friday, up 1.31% for the day and 0.5% for the week, led by gains in semiconductors and megacap tech after upbeat signals from Micron and Nvidia. Year-to-date, the index is up about 20.7%. Investors remain focused on AI spending and Fed rate-cut expectations for 2026.
20 December 2025
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New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Update — Dec. 20, 2025: Year-End Volatility, Holiday Trading Hours, IPO Momentum, and the Race Toward 24/5 Markets

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Update — Dec. 20, 2025: Year-End Volatility, Holiday Trading Hours, IPO Momentum, and the Race Toward 24/5 Markets

The New York Stock Exchange faces late-December volatility as investors react to shifting Fed rate-cut expectations and questions over AI spending. NYSE’s parent, ICE, highlights a rebound in capital formation, with the exchange landing seven of 2025’s ten largest IPOs. Markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Key economic data next week may influence 2026 rate forecasts.
20 December 2025
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New African 100 Most Influential Africans 2025: Business and AI Surge as NJ Ayuk and Dr Brook Taye Take Spotlight

New African 100 Most Influential Africans 2025: Business and AI Surge as NJ Ayuk and Dr Brook Taye Take Spotlight

Business and finance figures outnumber creatives for the first time on New African magazine’s 2025 “100 Most Influential Africans” list, released December 20. The list features 64 men and 36 women from 32 countries, with Nigeria leading at 21 honourees. Artificial intelligence and economic leadership dominate this year’s selections, reflecting a shift in continental priorities.
20 December 2025
GlobalFoundries Stock (GFS) Today: Nasdaq-100 Exit, EU Funding Boost, GaN Partnerships, and What Analysts Forecast Next

GlobalFoundries Stock (GFS) Today: Nasdaq-100 Exit, EU Funding Boost, GaN Partnerships, and What Analysts Forecast Next

GlobalFoundries will be removed from the Nasdaq-100 before markets open December 22, prompting potential index-related trading shifts. The company last closed at $36.63, with a market cap near $20.35 billion. On December 11, the EU approved €495 million in German state aid for GlobalFoundries’ semiconductor facilities. The firm is also expanding power semiconductor and silicon photonics operations through new partnerships.
20 December 2025
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Micron Technology Stock (MU) News Today, Dec. 20, 2025: Earnings Blowout, AI Memory Boom, and Updated Wall Street Price Targets

Micron Technology Stock (MU) News Today, Dec. 20, 2025: Earnings Blowout, AI Memory Boom, and Updated Wall Street Price Targets

Micron shares closed at a record $265.92 on Dec. 20 after reporting fiscal Q1 revenue of $13.64 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $4.78, both above estimates. The company’s Q2 outlook projected revenue of $18.7 billion and EPS of $8.42, nearly double Wall Street expectations. The results and forecast fueled a 7% stock surge and renewed optimism in AI-linked chipmakers.
20 December 2025
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Recursion Pharmaceuticals Stock (RXRX) News and Forecasts for Dec. 20, 2025: TUPELO Trial Data, JPMorgan Upgrade, and What Comes Next

Recursion Pharmaceuticals Stock (RXRX) News and Forecasts for Dec. 20, 2025: TUPELO Trial Data, JPMorgan Upgrade, and What Comes Next

Recursion Pharmaceuticals shares surged 11% on Dec. 17 after JPMorgan upgraded the stock, then retreated to close at $4.26 on Dec. 19 as trading volume spiked. The moves followed positive Phase 1b/2 data for REC-4881 in familial adenomatous polyposis, showing a median 43% reduction in polyp burden at 13 weeks. Most adverse events were mild or moderate.
20 December 2025
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