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Westpac (ASX:WBC) Share Price Today: Latest News, Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (20 Dec 2025)

Westpac (ASX:WBC) Share Price Today: Latest News, Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (20 Dec 2025)

Westpac closed at A$38.76 on Friday, up 1.33%, near the top of its 52-week range. The bank’s final dividend of 77 cents per share was paid on 19 December, bringing the full-year payout to A$1.53. Analyst targets remain below the current share price despite a 21% gain over 12 months. Mortgage earnings growth is slowing as funding costs rise.
20 December 2025
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National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (20 December 2025)

National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (20 December 2025)

NAB shares closed at A$42.14 on Friday, up 0.84%, with a 52-week range of A$31.13 to A$45.25. Morgans and Goldman Sachs both rated NAB “Sell” in recent broker updates, citing valuation risks and below-consensus earnings forecasts. NAB raised fixed home loan rates by up to 0.20 points from 16 December. The bank also announced a JPY 18 billion subordinated note issue due 2040.
20 December 2025
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CSL Limited Stock (ASX:CSL): Latest News, Buyback Update, Analyst Price Targets and 2026 Outlook (20 Dec 2025)

CSL Limited Stock (ASX:CSL): Latest News, Buyback Update, Analyst Price Targets and 2026 Outlook (20 Dec 2025)

CSL Limited shares traded near A$175 in mid-December, close to 52-week lows after a year of vaccine-market volatility and a delayed Seqirus spin-off. The company has spent about A$588 million on its A$750 million share buyback, with roughly A$160 million capacity remaining. CSL also announced a US$1.5 billion investment to expand U.S. plasma-therapy manufacturing.
20 December 2025
Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) Stock: Latest News, EVN Share Price Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (20 December 2025)

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) Stock: Latest News, EVN Share Price Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (20 December 2025)

Evolution Mining closed at A$12.62 on December 19, near its 52-week high of A$12.81, with a market cap around A$25.6 billion and P/E near 27. The company awarded a five-year underground mining contract at Cowal to Redpath, targeting full production by July 2026. Cowal also received full compliance under the International Cyanide Management Code.
20 December 2025
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MCE Holdings Outlook (Dec 20, 2025): HLIB Keeps “Buy” as New Revenue Streams, Auto Hub and Perodua EV Supply Chain Set Up a Stronger 2026

MCE Holdings Outlook (Dec 20, 2025): HLIB Keeps “Buy” as New Revenue Streams, Auto Hub and Perodua EV Supply Chain Set Up a Stronger 2026

MCE Holdings reported a 13.6% drop in 1QFY2026 net profit to RM4.19 million, with revenue down 4.6% to RM39.52 million, citing reduced orders and higher transition costs. No dividend was declared. Shares last traded at RM1.54. Hong Leong Investment Bank maintained its BUY call, expecting new revenue streams and model launches to boost upcoming quarters.
20 December 2025
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ANZ Group Holdings Limited Stock (ASX: ANZ): $250m Federal Court Penalty, AGM Pay “Strike”, Dividend Paid — and Analyst Forecasts as of 20 Dec 2025

ANZ Group Holdings Limited Stock (ASX: ANZ): $250m Federal Court Penalty, AGM Pay “Strike”, Dividend Paid — and Analyst Forecasts as of 20 Dec 2025

Australia’s Federal Court ordered ANZ to pay A$250 million in penalties for misconduct across institutional and retail banking, the largest such penalty secured by ASIC. The ruling covers failures in government bond management, customer hardship responses, misleading statements on interest rates, and fees charged to deceased customers. ANZ shares last traded at A$36.03, near analyst target ranges. Nuno Matos recently took over as CEO.
20 December 2025
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Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Stock Today: Share Price Pullback, Alta Copper Deal, Green Iron Push and 2026 Iron Ore Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Stock Today: Share Price Pullback, Alta Copper Deal, Green Iron Push and 2026 Iron Ore Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Fortescue shares fell 3.23% to A$21.88 on Friday, Dec. 19, with trading volume more than double the average, after hitting a 52-week high of A$23.38 on Dec. 11. The drop came as the company faces a tougher iron ore market, a planned Alta Copper buyout, and a shift toward green iron and electrification projects.
20 December 2025
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Prediction Markets Go Mainstream in 2025: DraftKings Launches Predictions App, Coinbase Sues States, and Polymarket’s POLY Token Buzz Builds

Prediction Markets Go Mainstream in 2025: DraftKings Launches Predictions App, Coinbase Sues States, and Polymarket’s POLY Token Buzz Builds

DraftKings launched DraftKings Predictions, a CFTC-regulated app for trading event contracts, now live in 38 states with some restrictions. Coinbase filed lawsuits against Connecticut, Illinois, and Michigan, arguing that prediction markets should be regulated federally, not by state gambling authorities. Polymarket also reported renewed growth.
20 December 2025
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Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Latest News, Share Price Forecasts, and What to Watch in 2026

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Latest News, Share Price Forecasts, and What to Watch in 2026

Northern Star Resources shares closed at A$25.82 on 19 December 2025, down 3.37% after gold prices slipped. The company announced a A$225 million exploration budget for FY26, focusing 73% on in-mine growth across Kalgoorlie, Yandal, and Pogo. Gold surged 64% in 2025 to a record US$4,381/oz, but Northern Star’s stock remains closely tied to bullion sentiment and operational execution.
20 December 2025
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA): Latest Share Price, News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (20 Dec 2025)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA): Latest Share Price, News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (20 Dec 2025)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed at A$157.75 on 19 December 2025, up 1.77%, with a market cap near A$263.76 billion. The stock remains 18% below its 52-week high, as analysts debate its valuation amid steady RBA rates at 3.60%. CBA paid A$792,000 in penalties after an ACCC resolution over Consumer Data Right rule breaches. The next RBA meeting is set for early February 2026.
20 December 2025
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PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets and Key Catalysts as of 20 December 2025

PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets and Key Catalysts as of 20 December 2025

PLS Group Limited, formerly Pilbara Minerals, named Alex Willcocks as CFO effective May 2026 and announced Robert Nicholson will join the board in January 2026, replacing Steve Scudamore. The company’s shares last traded at A$3.93, valuing it at about A$12.65 billion. PLS continues to focus on its Pilgangoora operation and growth projects in Brazil and South Korea.
20 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today (20 December 2025): ASX 200 Ends Week Higher as Tech and Banks Rebound, Uranium Surges, and ANZ Hit with Record $250m Penalty

Australia Stock Market Today (20 December 2025): ASX 200 Ends Week Higher as Tech and Banks Rebound, Uranium Surges, and ANZ Hit with Record $250m Penalty

Australia’s stock market is closed Saturday, December 20, 2025, after the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.47% Friday, led by tech and banks. Small caps outperformed, with the Small Ordinaries up 1.9%. Despite the rebound, the weekly streak ended. ANZ faced a record penalty, and Netwealth fell on compensation concerns.
20 December 2025
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EverCommerce (EVCM) Stock Today: Why Shares Are Sliding on Dec. 19, 2025 as Insider Sales, AI Strategy, and Analyst Forecasts Collide

EverCommerce (EVCM) Stock Today: Why Shares Are Sliding on Dec. 19, 2025 as Insider Sales, AI Strategy, and Analyst Forecasts Collide

EverCommerce Inc. shares fell about 5%–6% to near $12 in afternoon trading on December 19, 2025, following a recent spike to a 52-week high around $14.41 earlier in the week. The drop comes amid heavy volatility, insider selling disclosures from top executives, and continued focus on the company’s shift toward AI-driven SaaS.
19 December 2025
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SPX Technologies (SPXC) Stock News Today: Crawford United Deal, 2025 Guidance Raise, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 19, 2025)

SPX Technologies (SPXC) Stock News Today: Crawford United Deal, 2025 Guidance Raise, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 19, 2025)

SPX Technologies shares closed near $203 on Dec. 19, 2025, down for the day but up 46.9% over the past year. The company agreed to acquire Crawford United’s commercial air-handling segment for $300 million, expanding its HVAC business. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2026. SPXC plans to sell off Crawford’s industrial and transportation products segment.
19 December 2025
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Whirlpool Stock (NYSE: WHR) on Dec. 19, 2025: Credit Downgrade, ITC Patent Fight, India Stake Sale, Dividend Outlook and 2026 Forecasts

Whirlpool Stock (NYSE: WHR) on Dec. 19, 2025: Credit Downgrade, ITC Patent Fight, India Stake Sale, Dividend Outlook and 2026 Forecasts

S&P Global Ratings downgraded Whirlpool to ‘BB’ with a negative outlook on Dec. 15, 2025, citing high leverage and margin pressure. Shares traded near $74.41 as of Dec. 19. Analysts point to refinancing risks in 2026 and uncertainty over the company’s India stake sale. Moody’s and Fitch also cut Whirlpool’s credit rating earlier in 2025.
19 December 2025
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Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE) Stock Today: Settlement Timeline, S&P 600 Inclusion, and What Analysts Expect Next (Dec. 19, 2025)

Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE) Stock Today: Settlement Timeline, S&P 600 Inclusion, and What Analysts Expect Next (Dec. 19, 2025)

Hawaiian Electric Industries shares fell about 4% to $11.66 on Dec. 19 as investors reacted to delays in Maui wildfire settlement payments, now pushed into 2026 amid ongoing court challenges. Jefferies maintained a Hold rating, citing progress but warning that cash outflows depend on unresolved litigation steps. HEI’s settlement obligation stands at $1.99 billion pre-tax.
19 December 2025
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GEO Group Stock (NYSE: GEO): December 19, 2025 News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

GEO Group Stock (NYSE: GEO): December 19, 2025 News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

GEO Group shares traded near $16 on Dec. 19, down 3% and about 40% below their 52-week high, as renewed scrutiny hit its immigration detention operations. NPR and OPB reported the Trump administration is detaining over 65,000 people, reopening facilities including GEO’s North Lake center in Michigan amid allegations over conditions and oversight. Market cap stood at $2.19 billion, with net debt near $1.45 billion.
19 December 2025
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