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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.

Bank of England Interest Rate Decision Today: Expected Cut to 3.75% Could Ease UK Mortgage Costs Ahead of 2026

Bank of England Interest Rate Decision Today: Expected Cut to 3.75% Could Ease UK Mortgage Costs Ahead of 2026

The Bank of England is expected to cut its base rate by 0.25 points to 3.75% at midday, following a sharper-than-expected drop in UK inflation and signs of a cooling labor market. Consumer price inflation slowed to 3.2% in November, and unemployment rose to 5.1%. GDP fell 0.1% in October. Markets have already priced in the move.
18 December 2025
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ASML Holding N.V. Stock (ASML) Slides on China EUV “Manhattan Project” Report as High‑NA EUV and 2026–2027 Forecasts Stay Strong

ASML Holding N.V. Stock (ASML) Slides on China EUV “Manhattan Project” Report as High‑NA EUV and 2026–2027 Forecasts Stay Strong

ASML shares fell about 5%–6% to $1,015 on December 18 after Reuters reported China has developed a prototype EUV lithography machine, challenging ASML’s dominance in advanced chipmaking. The Chinese system reportedly became operational in early 2025 but is not yet producing chips. Meanwhile, ASML and Intel announced progress on High-NA EUV technology, reaching key testing milestones.
18 December 2025
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Micron Technology Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): MU Jumps on Blowout AI Memory Forecast, HBM Demand, and Analyst Upgrades

Micron Technology Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): MU Jumps on Blowout AI Memory Forecast, HBM Demand, and Analyst Upgrades

Micron Technology reported record fiscal Q1 2026 results and forecasted Q2 revenue of $18.7 billion and adjusted EPS of $8.42, both far above analyst estimates. Shares surged nearly 12% in early European trading. The company cited strong demand from AI data centers and tight memory chip supplies. Micron declared a $0.115 dividend, payable January 14, 2026.
18 December 2025
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Canada’s New Steel Tariffs and Import Caps Start Dec. 26: What It Means for Prices, Cars, Housing and Wind Power

Canada’s New Steel Tariffs and Import Caps Start Dec. 26: What It Means for Prices, Cars, Housing and Wind Power

Canada will cut steel import tariff-rate quotas and impose a new 25% tariff on steel derivative products starting December 26. The changes will reduce tariff-free steel imports from non-free trade partners to 20% of 2024 levels, and from other free trade partners to 75%. U.S. and Mexico are exempt. The new tariff covers items such as fasteners, wire, and wind turbine towers.
18 December 2025
Coca‑Cola HBC AG Stock (CCH.L): Share Price Steadies Near 3,800p on 18 December 2025 as Africa Deal Vote Nears and Analysts Flag Upside

Coca‑Cola HBC AG Stock (CCH.L): Share Price Steadies Near 3,800p on 18 December 2025 as Africa Deal Vote Nears and Analysts Flag Upside

Coca‑Cola HBC will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting on 19 January 2026 for shareholders to vote on its planned $3.4 billion acquisition of a 75% stake in Coca‑Cola Beverages Africa. Kar‑Tess Holding and a Coca‑Cola affiliate, controlling about 45% of voting rights, have pledged support. Shares traded near 3,795p on 18 December.
18 December 2025
Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) Near Record High: Buyback Update, Tokenisation Push, and Fresh 2025–2027 Forecasts

Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) Near Record High: Buyback Update, Tokenisation Push, and Fresh 2025–2027 Forecasts

Standard Chartered shares traded near record highs on 18 December 2025 after the bank disclosed a buyback of 537,730 shares, with prices ranging from 1,765.0p to 1,804.5p. The bank also announced blockchain-based tokenised deposits for Ant International, supporting real-time fund movement in multiple currencies. The stock is up about 77% over the past year. Market cap stood near £39.9bn.
18 December 2025
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Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L) Near 52-Week High as BoE Rate Cut Looms: Buyback Update, Evelyn Partners Deal Talk, and Analyst Targets

Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L) Near 52-Week High as BoE Rate Cut Looms: Buyback Update, Evelyn Partners Deal Talk, and Analyst Targets

Barclays shares hovered in the mid-460s pence on December 18 after the bank disclosed a buyback of 2.6 million shares at an average price of 461.25p. The move follows UK inflation data below forecasts, fueling bets on a Bank of England rate cut from 4.0% to 3.75%. Barclays has repurchased 39 million shares since October. The UK banking index hit its highest since 2008 in the previous session.
18 December 2025
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Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) Today: Dividend Payment, Buybacks, New Projects and Analyst Forecasts — Dec. 18, 2025

Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) Today: Dividend Payment, Buybacks, New Projects and Analyst Forecasts — Dec. 18, 2025

Shell’s U.S.-listed shares traded near $71.55 early Thursday as oil prices climbed, with WTI at $56.38 and Brent at $60.10 amid new geopolitical tensions. Shell confirmed its next dividend of $0.358 per share will be paid Dec. 18, 2025, to shareholders on record Nov. 14. The company continues share buybacks and announced new project approvals and drilling plans.
18 December 2025
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Unilever PLC Stock (UL, ULVR) on 18.12.2025: Analyst Forecasts, Magnum Spin-Off Fallout, and What Investors Watch Next

Unilever PLC Stock (UL, ULVR) on 18.12.2025: Analyst Forecasts, Magnum Spin-Off Fallout, and What Investors Watch Next

Unilever completed the demerger of its ice cream business, now trading as The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), and consolidated its shares at an 8-for-9 ratio in early December. Unilever stock closed at £48.82 in London and $65.57 in New York on 17–18 December, both higher on the day. TMICC debuted with a €7.8 billion valuation, below some forecasts. Investors are adjusting to new trading mechanics and ISIN codes.
18 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): CEO Shake‑Up, Meg O’Neill Named Successor, and Why BP Shares Are Back in Play

BP PLC Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): CEO Shake‑Up, Meg O’Neill Named Successor, and Why BP Shares Are Back in Play

BP said Thursday CEO Murray Auchincloss is stepping down effective immediately, with Carol Howle named interim CEO and Woodside Energy chief Meg O’Neill set to take over in April 2026. Shares traded in the mid-420s pence in London after the news. O’Neill will be BP’s first external and first female CEO. The board cited a need to accelerate change as activist pressure mounts.
18 December 2025
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Finnair to Launch Daily Melbourne–Helsinki Flights via Bangkok in October 2026, Making Melbourne Its First Australian Gateway

Finnair to Launch Daily Melbourne–Helsinki Flights via Bangkok in October 2026, Making Melbourne Its First Australian Gateway

Finnair will launch daily Helsinki–Bangkok–Melbourne flights using Airbus A350 aircraft from late October 2026, marking its first scheduled passenger service to Australia. The inaugural flight is set for 25 or 26 October, depending on local time zones, pending government approval. Flights will depart Melbourne mid-afternoon and arrive in Helsinki early morning, connecting with onward European services.
18 December 2025
GSK Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Buyback Update, New FDA Approvals, and Analyst Forecasts for GSK plc

GSK Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Buyback Update, New FDA Approvals, and Analyst Forecasts for GSK plc

GSK said Thursday it bought 235,000 shares on Dec. 17 as part of its ongoing buyback, bringing total repurchases since Sept. 30 to over 14 million shares. GSK’s ADR traded at $48.71 in New York, down 0.13%. The company reported 239.6 million shares now held in treasury. Earlier this week, the FDA approved GSK’s Exdensur for severe asthma.
18 December 2025
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Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): UBS Highlights Argentina Lithium Upside as Simandou Exports Begin and a $10B Divestment Plan Takes Shape

Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): UBS Highlights Argentina Lithium Upside as Simandou Exports Begin and a $10B Divestment Plan Takes Shape

Rio Tinto shares hit a record A$143.89 in Sydney after UBS highlighted growing confidence in the miner’s lithium strategy, citing Argentina brine assets. UBS maintained a neutral rating and A$140 target, warning execution remains key. Meanwhile, Simandou in Guinea began iron ore exports, but mass layoffs raised local risks.
18 December 2025
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Bank of England Set to Cut Interest Rates to 3.75% After UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% — What It Means for Mortgages, Savings and Markets

Bank of England Set to Cut Interest Rates to 3.75% After UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% — What It Means for Mortgages, Savings and Markets

The Bank of England is expected to cut the UK Bank Rate from 4% to 3.75% at noon Thursday, following a sharper-than-forecast drop in inflation and signs of economic slowdown. November’s CPI fell to 3.2%, driven by falling food prices and Black Friday discounts. The Monetary Policy Committee remains divided, with markets pricing in a narrow vote and one more cut likely in early 2026.
18 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set for a Cautious Open as BoE Rate Cut Looms; BP CEO Shock and Currys Results in Focus

UK Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set for a Cautious Open as BoE Rate Cut Looms; BP CEO Shock and Currys Results in Focus

FTSE 100 futures dipped about 0.1% ahead of Thursday’s open, with the index seen starting around 9,771.52. Investors await the Bank of England’s noon decision, with markets pricing in a quarter-point rate cut to 3.75% after UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November. Sterling weakened after the data. The prior session saw the FTSE 100 close up 0.9%.
18 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Dividend Lands, Shares Hold Near Highs as Hang Seng Deal and Rate Cuts Shape the Outlook

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Dividend Lands, Shares Hold Near Highs as Hang Seng Deal and Rate Cuts Shape the Outlook

HSBC paid its third interim dividend for 2025 on Dec. 18, distributing $0.10 per ordinary share and $0.50 per ADR. London-listed HSBC shares hovered near recent highs after a bank rally driven by UK rate-cut expectations and broker upgrades. The stock closed up 2.7% on Dec. 17, hitting a new 52-week high. Investors are watching a buyback pause and Hong Kong restructuring plans.
18 December 2025
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Vedanta Ltd Stock Hits Fresh Highs After NCLT Demerger Nod: Latest News, Broker Targets, Dividend Outlook and Key Risks (18 Dec 2025)

Vedanta Ltd Stock Hits Fresh Highs After NCLT Demerger Nod: Latest News, Broker Targets, Dividend Outlook and Key Risks (18 Dec 2025)

Vedanta Ltd shares hovered near a record ₹580 after the National Company Law Tribunal approved its demerger plan, disclosed December 16. The split will create five listed entities, but approval for the merchant power business remains pending. Brokerages raised targets amid debate over debt and governance. Investors await the record date for share entitlements.
18 December 2025
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Kaynes Technology India Ltd Share Price Today (18 Dec 2025): Why KAYNES Stock Is in Focus After Disclosure Clarifications, CRISIL Watch and New Semiconductor Tie-Ups

Kaynes Technology India Ltd Share Price Today (18 Dec 2025): Why KAYNES Stock Is in Focus After Disclosure Clarifications, CRISIL Watch and New Semiconductor Tie-Ups

Kaynes Technology traded near ₹4,122 midday on 18 December, down sharply from its 52-week high of ₹7,822. The stock has faced volatility after disclosure concerns flagged by Kotak, a CRISIL credit watch, and rumors of an auditor change, which the company denied. Market cap stood at about ₹27,450 crore.
18 December 2025
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