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Shan Ahmed Khan

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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as FCA Motor Finance Deadline Hits

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as FCA Motor Finance Deadline Hits

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LLOY) closed around 95.5p on 12 December 2025 near a 52‑week high as investors weighed fresh motor finance redress concerns, UK GDP contraction data, buybacks, and shifting analyst price targets ahead of key 2026 dates. London — Friday, 12 December 2025 — Lloyds Banking Group plc shares ended the session around 95.5p, up roughly 0.5% on the day, keeping the FTSE 100 bank close to its 52‑week high (97.74p) after a standout 2025 rally. Hargreaves Lansdown+1 But today’s “what next?” debate for Lloyds stock isn’t really about momentum or technicals. It’s about two big moving parts
12 December 2025
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Standard Chartered PLC Stock (STAN.L) Jumps to a Fresh 52‑Week High as Goldman Upgrades to “Buy” and Buybacks Continue — News, Forecasts and Key Risks (Dec. 12, 2025)

Standard Chartered PLC Stock (STAN.L) Jumps to a Fresh 52‑Week High as Goldman Upgrades to “Buy” and Buybacks Continue — News, Forecasts and Key Risks (Dec. 12, 2025)

(SEO): Standard Chartered PLC shares hit a new 52‑week high on Dec. 12, 2025, supported by an ongoing share buyback and a Goldman Sachs upgrade. Here’s the latest news, analyst forecasts, valuation debate, and what investors are watching next. Standard Chartered share price today: What’s happening on 12 December 2025? Standard Chartered PLC stock is trading near 1,764.5p in London on Dec. 12, 2025, after moving through a 52‑week high zone (up to ~1,767p intraday), according to market data carried by Investing.com. Investing.com While the day-to-day catalyst mix can change quickly, today’s story is unusually coherent: capital returns (buybacks), a
12 December 2025
Rolls‑Royce Holdings plc (RR.L) Stock: Latest News, Share Price, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Rolls‑Royce Holdings plc (RR.L) Stock: Latest News, Share Price, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

London, 12 December 2025 — Rolls‑Royce Holdings plc (LSE: RR. / commonly shown as RR.L; OTC ADR: RYCEY) is closing out a busy second week of December with fresh company updates across defence, data‑centre power systems, and civil aerospace aftermarket capacity—three areas investors have been using to justify the stock’s premium rating after a multi‑year turnaround. At the London close on Friday, 12 December 2025, Rolls‑Royce shares were around 1,106p (about £11.06), up roughly 0.6% on the day. Hargreaves Lansdown+1 Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of the most relevant news flow, forecasts, and analysis investors are watching as of
12 December 2025
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IAG Stock News Today (12 December 2025): International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Share Price, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

IAG Stock News Today (12 December 2025): International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Share Price, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. (IAG)—the owner of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and LEVEL—has stayed firmly on investors’ radar heading into mid-December, with the stock extending a strong 2025 run and drawing fresh discussion around valuation, dividends and next year’s earnings outlook. Financial Times Markets+1 Below is a 12.12.2025 snapshot of the latest price action, today’s forecasts and analyst updates, and the key catalysts (and risks) that could shape IAG shares into the FY‑2025 results in February. IAG share price on 12.12.2025: still below the 52‑week high, but up sharply year-on-year As of 10:20 GMT on 12 December
12 December 2025
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Canara Bank Shares Grab Spotlight After Volume Surge; NCLAT Pauses Embassy Developments Insolvency Case; Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to Step Down

Canara Bank Shares Grab Spotlight After Volume Surge; NCLAT Pauses Embassy Developments Insolvency Case; Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to Step Down

Dec 12, 2025 — From India’s public-sector banking counters to U.S. athleisure, Thursday’s and Friday’s headlines are converging around the same market reality: investor sentiment can swing quickly when trading momentum, legal risk, and leadership transitions collide. In India, Canara Bank has become a focal point for traders after a sharp pickup in activity pushed the stock into the day’s most-watched names. At the same time, the lender’s role in a high-profile insolvency dispute has moved into a new phase, after the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) stepped in to temporarily pause proceedings tied to Embassy Developments (formerly Equinox
12 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBC, HSBA.L) Today: Share Price Gains, Dividend Details, Hang Seng Deal Timeline, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBC, HSBA.L) Today: Share Price Gains, Dividend Details, Hang Seng Deal Timeline, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

HSBC Holdings Plc shares are trading higher on Friday, December 12, as investors weigh a fresh cost-cutting signal, near-term dividend mechanics, and the next hard deadline in the bank’s proposed buyout of Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank. Across HSBC’s primary listings, the group’s investor-relations feed showed the stock up in London at 1,133.50p, higher in Hong Kong at HK$117.30, and higher in New York at $75.24 at the time of the update. HSBC This article rounds up the key HSBC stock drivers investors are tracking right now—what’s new today, what’s next on the calendar, and what sell-side and company-compiled forecasts
12 December 2025
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Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L / BCS): Today’s News, Share Price Moves, Analyst Forecasts and What to Watch After 12 December 2025

Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L / BCS): Today’s News, Share Price Moves, Analyst Forecasts and What to Watch After 12 December 2025

Barclays PLC shares finished Friday, December 12, 2025 higher in London as investors weighed a mix of regulatory risk headlines, an ongoing share buyback, and a shifting UK macro backdrop that is increasingly tilting markets toward near-term interest-rate cuts. Below is a full, publication-ready wrap of what’s moving Barclays stock (LSE: BARC) and its U.S. ADR (NYSE: BCS) today—plus the latest consensus forecasts and the key catalysts traders are tracking into early 2026. Barclays share price today: where BARC and BCS traded on 12 December 2025 London (LSE: BARC)Barclays ended the session around 451–452p, up roughly ~1% on the day,
12 December 2025
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Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO) News Today: Tomago Smelter Rescue Plan, New CEO Strategy, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO) News Today: Tomago Smelter Rescue Plan, New CEO Strategy, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Rio Tinto plc stock is trading near fresh highs on Friday, December 12, 2025, as investors digest a major Australia-focused catalyst (a government-backed plan to keep the Tomago aluminium smelter operating beyond 2028) alongside a broader strategic reset under new CEO Simon Trott that includes potential asset sales, cost cuts, and an upgraded copper production outlook. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Below is a comprehensive roundup of the key Rio Tinto stock news, forecasts, and analysis driving sentiment on 12/12/2025, plus what to watch next for NYSE: RIO and the London listing. Rio Tinto stock price check on Dec. 12, 2025 Rio Tinto’s US-listed
12 December 2025
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Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News Today: Lawsuit Headlines, Analyst Calls, Buyback Updates and 2026 Oil Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News Today: Lawsuit Headlines, Analyst Calls, Buyback Updates and 2026 Oil Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Shell Plc stock (NYSE: SHEL; LSE: SHEL) is in focus on Friday, December 12, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh wave of headlines spanning litigation risk, analyst recommendations, and upstream activity—against a fast-evolving outlook for oil and LNG markets heading into 2026. At the time of writing, Shell’s NYSE-listed shares were trading around $72.86, roughly flat-to-slightly lower on the day. What’s moving Shell stock on Dec. 12, 2025 A handful of “today” drivers are shaping sentiment: Those developments land while Shell continues a substantial $3.5 billion share buyback (announced Oct. 30) intended—subject to market conditions—to be completed before the Q4
12 December 2025
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Most Active UK Stocks Today (12 December 2025): Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, Glencore Lead as SolGold Deal Talk and Card Factory Warning Drive Volume

Most Active UK Stocks Today (12 December 2025): Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, Glencore Lead as SolGold Deal Talk and Card Factory Warning Drive Volume

London’s market closed the week with heavy trading across big UK banks, miners and travel names — while takeover and profit-warning headlines sparked sharp moves in several mid- and small-cap shares. By late morning, the FTSE 100 was higher by around 0.4% near 9,746 after fresh UK economic data reinforced expectations of a Bank of England rate cut next week.Office for National Statistics+ 3London South East+ 3Reuters+ 3 Below is a detailed look at the most active stocks on the UK market today , what’s behind the biggest spikes in activity , and the latest forecasts and broker calls dated
12 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Biggest Losers Today: Card Factory Plunges, Whitbread Slips as Rate-Cut Bets Grow (12 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Biggest Losers Today: Card Factory Plunges, Whitbread Slips as Rate-Cut Bets Grow (12 December 2025)

London stocks ended Friday, 12 December 2025, on a cautiously constructive note at the index level—even as several high-profile shares posted sharp one-day declines. The FTSE 100 finished higher at 9,744.48 (+0.43%), while the FTSE 250 also gained to 21,972.57 (+0.55%), reflecting a “risk-on” tilt led by cyclicals and financials. Hargreaves Lansdown+1 But under the surface, the UK market’s biggest stock losers today were dominated by a familiar mix: profit warnings, analyst downgrades, and smaller-cap volatility—all unfolding against a macro backdrop of unexpectedly weak UK growth data that strengthened expectations for a Bank of England rate cut next week. Reuters+1
12 December 2025
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Biggest UK Stock Market Gainers Today: 1Spatial Jumps 42% on Takeover Talks, Fresnillo Leads FTSE 100 Risers (12 December 2025)

Biggest UK Stock Market Gainers Today: 1Spatial Jumps 42% on Takeover Talks, Fresnillo Leads FTSE 100 Risers (12 December 2025)

Updated 12 Dec 2025 — London stocks moved higher early Friday, even as fresh UK data showed the economy shrank again and the trade deficit widened. Against that backdrop, a takeover approach on AIM and a surge in precious metals helped drive the day’s standout share-price moves. London’s main indices opened in positive territory on Friday after the Office for National Statistics reported the UK economy contracted in October and the trade deficit widened—data that still left investors leaning toward easier monetary policy. The FTSE 100 opened up about 0.4% (around 9,745), the FTSE 250 added about 0.4%, and the
12 December 2025
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Best UK Stocks to Buy Now: Top FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Shares to Watch on 12 December 2025

Best UK Stocks to Buy Now: Top FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Shares to Watch on 12 December 2025

UK GDP surprised on the downside, rate-cut odds surged, and fresh company catalysts hit the tape. Here are the UK shares investors are watching now. Updated: Friday, 12 December 2025 UK investors are heading into the final full trading weeks of 2025 with a familiar mix of cross-currents: a soft domestic economy, a likely shift lower in interest rates, and stock-specific catalysts that can overwhelm the macro narrative. On 12 December 2025, the UK data flow turned meaningfully more dovish. Official figures showed the economy contracted by 0.1% in October and also shrank by 0.1% over the three months to
12 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (12 December 2025): FTSE 100 Rises as UK GDP Surprise Fuels BoE Rate-Cut Bets; Card Factory Slumps, Energy and Deal News Lift Sentiment

UK Stock Market Today (12 December 2025): FTSE 100 Rises as UK GDP Surprise Fuels BoE Rate-Cut Bets; Card Factory Slumps, Energy and Deal News Lift Sentiment

London shares ended higher on Friday, 12 December 2025, with the FTSE 100 supported by a risk-on global backdrop after this week’s US Federal Reserve cut, and by renewed expectations that the Bank of England will start easing again as UK growth data disappointed. But the day’s tape also underlined a more complicated reality for investors: softer macro data can lift rate-cut hopes even as it raises questions about underlying demand—particularly for UK-facing retailers. Reuters+3Investing.com UK+3Reuters+3 UK market snapshot: FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 close higher The UK’s blue-chip FTSE 100 closed up about 0.46% at 9,747.87, building on the
12 December 2025
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Dynacons Systems & Solutions Stock Surges on ₹74.99 Crore J&K Bank DaaS Deal: DSSL Share Price, News, Forecasts and Technical Outlook (Dec 12, 2025)

Dynacons Systems & Solutions Stock Surges on ₹74.99 Crore J&K Bank DaaS Deal: DSSL Share Price, News, Forecasts and Technical Outlook (Dec 12, 2025)

Updated: December 12, 2025 Dynacons Systems & Solutions (NSE: DSSL, BSE: 532365) rallies after bagging a ₹74.99 crore Device-as-a-Service contract from J&K Bank. Here’s what’s driving the move, the latest financials, and key technical signals. Dynacons Systems & Solutions Ltd (Dynacons) stock is firmly in the spotlight on December 12, 2025, after the company disclosed a ₹74.99 crore (excluding GST) Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) win from Jammu & Kashmir Bank—a contract that immediately triggered a sharp up-move in the share price and reignited debate on whether the stock’s medium-term trend is turning after a volatile year. NSE Archives+2Business Standard+2 Below is a
12 December 2025
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Hindustan Unilever (HUL) Share Price Today: Why HINDUNILVR Stock Is Sliding on Dec 12, 2025 Amid Kwality Wall’s Demerger, Horlicks Push, and Analyst Targets

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) Share Price Today: Why HINDUNILVR Stock Is Sliding on Dec 12, 2025 Amid Kwality Wall’s Demerger, Horlicks Push, and Analyst Targets

Mumbai, December 12, 2025: Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) stock (NSE: HINDUNILVR, BSE: 500696) remained under pressure in Friday’s trade, even as the broader market held up better. By late afternoon, the FMCG major was trading around ₹2,260–₹2,262, down roughly 1.8%–2% on the day, after moving in an intraday band of about ₹2,245–₹2,309. Moneycontrol+1 The day’s move extends the post-demerger volatility seen since early December, when HUL’s share price reset lower following the spin-off of its ice cream business (Kwality Wall’s India). At the same time, fresh company commentary around lifestyle nutrition (Horlicks) and upbeat signals on rural demand are shaping
12 December 2025
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Tata Steel Share Price Today (12 December 2025): Stock jumps on India expansion plan; broker targets range ₹175–₹215

Tata Steel Share Price Today (12 December 2025): Stock jumps on India expansion plan; broker targets range ₹175–₹215

Tata Steel Limited (NSE: TATASTEEL | BSE: 500470) is back in focus on Friday, 12 December 2025, after the company outlined a fresh India-led growth roadmap—and brokerages responded with a wide spread of target prices and risk assessments. By mid-session on Friday, Tata Steel was trading around the ₹170–₹172 zone, up roughly 2–3% intraday, after touching an intraday high near ₹171.5–₹171.9. The BSE day range indicated by market trackers sat around ₹167.4 to ₹171.9, while the 52-week band was around ₹122.6 to ₹187. Moneycontrol+2MarketsMojo+2 What’s driving the move isn’t a single headline—it’s the market’s attempt to price in a multi-year
12 December 2025
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Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Share Price Jumps on Goldman Sachs Upgrade: Realty Reshuffle, Order Book Strength and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec 12, 2025)

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Share Price Jumps on Goldman Sachs Upgrade: Realty Reshuffle, Order Book Strength and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec 12, 2025)

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) surged after a Goldman Sachs upgrade to “Buy” with a ₹5,000 target. Here’s the latest news, forecasts, and what analysts are watching next. Mumbai | December 12, 2025 — Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T), India’s engineering and infrastructure bellwether, is back in the spotlight on Friday after a high-profile brokerage upgrade helped push the stock close to record territory. The move arrives just days after L&T announced a structural shake-up in its realty business—another signal that the conglomerate is trying to sharpen focus, improve capital allocation, and ride the next capex (capital expenditure) upcycle. Here’s a
12 December 2025
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Vedanta Share Price Today (VEDL): Stock Hits Fresh High on Genjana Critical Minerals Win; Latest News, Analyst Targets and Outlook (12 Dec 2025)

Vedanta Share Price Today (VEDL): Stock Hits Fresh High on Genjana Critical Minerals Win; Latest News, Analyst Targets and Outlook (12 Dec 2025)

Vedanta Limited (NSE: VEDL; BSE: 500295) is back in the spotlight on Friday, 12 December 2025, after the company confirmed it has been declared the “Successful Bidder” for the Genjana Nickel, Chromium and PGE (Platinum Group Elements) Block under the Government of India’s Critical Mineral Auctions (Tranche III)—a development that helped push the stock to a fresh near-term high in trade. NSE India Search Archives+2Business Standard+2 At the same time, Vedanta’s stock narrative in December is being shaped by a cluster of “big-ticket” themes: critical minerals optionality, capex headlines (Rajasthan + Cairn Oil & Gas), a proposed demerger timeline that
12 December 2025
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India’s Big Bank Debate and Kerala’s Stray Dog ABC Drive: Key Updates and What’s Next (December 12, 2025)

India’s Big Bank Debate and Kerala’s Stray Dog ABC Drive: Key Updates and What’s Next (December 12, 2025)

India’s policy conversation today is being shaped by two very different—but equally high-stakes—questions of scale and capacity: Can the country build banks big enough to finance its next decade of growth? And can cities and states build systems strong enough to curb stray dog attacks while staying humane and legally compliant? On Friday, December 12, 2025, fresh reporting and commentary put both issues back in the spotlight—one from the world of banking consolidation and M&A finance, and the other from the urgent, street-level reality of dog-bite incidents and animal birth control (ABC) programmes. Free Press Journal+4Moneycontrol+4The Economic Times+4 The big
12 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

7 February 2026
Home Depot shares rose 0.7% to $385.15 Friday, trading between $379.10 and $386.37. Investors await a delayed U.S. jobs report Wednesday and CPI data Friday, both postponed by a brief government shutdown. Home Depot reports fourth-quarter earnings Feb. 24. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time.
JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

7 February 2026
JPMorgan shares rose 3.95% to $322.40 Friday, outpacing other major banks as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The bank recently completed a $3 billion subordinated notes offering. Investors are watching for delayed U.S. jobs data and inflation figures next week, ahead of JPMorgan’s Feb. 23 company update.
AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

7 February 2026
AbbVie shares rose 2% to $223.43 Friday, capping a volatile week marked by earnings and drug sales scrutiny. Moody’s upgraded AbbVie’s credit rating to A2, citing strong performance in immunology and neuroscience. Investors remain focused on Skyrizi and Rinvoq growth amid rising competition and recent regulatory filings. Trading volume stayed below average, with the stock still 9% off its 52-week high.
SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
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