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Shan Ahmed Khan

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Indian Overseas Bank OFS Today: Govt Exercises Green Shoe Option as IOB Shares Slide; Retail Bidding Opens at ₹34 Floor

Indian Overseas Bank OFS Today: Govt Exercises Green Shoe Option as IOB Shares Slide; Retail Bidding Opens at ₹34 Floor

Indian Overseas Bank expanded its offer for sale on December 18, 2025, adding 7.61 crore shares through a partial green shoe option, bringing the total to 46.12 crore shares. The stock traded near the ₹34 floor price, down 0.64% on BSE. The government, holding 94.61% of IOB, is selling shares over two days, with retail bidding open Thursday.
18 December 2025
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Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Share Price, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts (18 Dec 2025)

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Share Price, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts (18 Dec 2025)

Northern Star Resources shares fell to around A$26.66 on Thursday, down from a previous close near A$27.12, as gold miners lagged despite spot gold holding near US$4,332/oz. Investors focused on upcoming US inflation data and concerns over project execution at Kalgoorlie. Market commentary cited sector-wide weakness and caution on growth costs.
18 December 2025
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Wesfarmers (ASX: WES) Share Price Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching on 18 December 2025

Wesfarmers (ASX: WES) Share Price Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching on 18 December 2025

Infinity Pharmacy Group, operator of 54 Priceline pharmacies, entered administration Thursday, prompting Wesfarmers’ API unit to appoint receivers as a secured creditor. Wesfarmers shares traded near A$80.61, little changed, as the market assessed potential impacts on its health division and Priceline network. Stores are expected to remain open during receivership.
18 December 2025
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Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) Stock Update: Share Price Near A$22.5 as Copper Deal, Iron Ore Moves and Green Iron Strategy Shape the 2026 Outlook

Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) Stock Update: Share Price Near A$22.5 as Copper Deal, Iron Ore Moves and Green Iron Strategy Shape the 2026 Outlook

Fortescue shares rose 0.27% to A$22.51 on Thursday, tracking gains in iron ore prices and sector peers. The company agreed to acquire the remaining 64% of Alta Copper for C$1.40 per share, valuing Alta at C$139 million. Alta’s key asset is the Cañariaco copper project in Peru. Fortescue expects to close the deal in the March quarter of 2026, pending approvals.
18 December 2025
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Shakti Pumps Share Price Today (Dec 18, 2025): Rebound After a Sharp Fall, PM-KUSUM Order Boost, and the 3-Year Outlook Investors Are Watching

Shakti Pumps Share Price Today (Dec 18, 2025): Rebound After a Sharp Fall, PM-KUSUM Order Boost, and the 3-Year Outlook Investors Are Watching

Shakti Pumps shares rebounded to around ₹732 on NSE Thursday morning, up 3.5% after a 10% drop the previous session. The stock had rallied 40% in four days following major solar pump orders, then fell sharply as investors booked profits. Volatility remains high, with the stock still up about 25% over five sessions.
18 December 2025
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Woodside Energy Stock (ASX:WDS, NYSE:WDS) Falls as CEO Meg O’Neill Heads to BP: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

Woodside Energy Stock (ASX:WDS, NYSE:WDS) Falls as CEO Meg O’Neill Heads to BP: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill resigned to become BP’s chief executive, with Liz Westcott named Acting CEO effective immediately. Woodside shares fell 2.5% in Australia after the announcement, while US ADRs edged higher. O’Neill remains on “gardening leave” until March 2026. The board expects to appoint a permanent CEO in early 2026.
18 December 2025
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CSL Limited Stock (ASX: CSL): Buyback Update, Analyst Forecasts, and the Key Catalysts Shaping the CSL Share Price on 18 December 2025

CSL Limited Stock (ASX: CSL): Buyback Update, Analyst Forecasts, and the Key Catalysts Shaping the CSL Share Price on 18 December 2025

CSL Limited updated its on-market buyback on 18 December 2025, reporting 65,217 shares repurchased on 17 December for A$11.37 million. The stock closed at A$174.57, up 0.68%, with a market cap near A$84.7 billion. Shares remain far below the 52-week high of A$288.33 after weak flu vaccine demand and uncertainty in China. The buyback program is capped at A$750 million through June 2026.
18 December 2025
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Brambles Limited Stock (ASX:BXB) on 18 December 2025: Buyback Update, Share Count Moves, and Analyst Forecasts

Brambles Limited Stock (ASX:BXB) on 18 December 2025: Buyback Update, Share Count Moves, and Analyst Forecasts

Brambles Limited bought back 243,581 shares for A$5.57 million on 17 December, with cancellation set for 19 December. The company also issued 7,633 new shares under its employee plan. Brambles shares traded between A$22.595 and A$23.035 on Thursday. The ongoing buyback program allows for up to US$400 million in repurchases.
18 December 2025
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Hindustan Zinc Hits Fresh 52-Week High as Silver Breaks $65; Shriram Finance–MUFG Deal, Vedanta Demerger Lift Breakout Stocks (Dec 18, 2025)

Hindustan Zinc Hits Fresh 52-Week High as Silver Breaks $65; Shriram Finance–MUFG Deal, Vedanta Demerger Lift Breakout Stocks (Dec 18, 2025)

Hindustan Zinc hit a new 52-week high of ₹587.65 on Wednesday, tracking record silver prices above $66/oz and a surge of over 120% in 2025. Jefferies initiated coverage with a “Buy” rating and a ₹660 target, citing the company’s exposure to silver and zinc and low costs. The Sensex opened flat Thursday after three days of losses, despite gains in select metal and finance stocks.
18 December 2025
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Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) Stock: Today’s Price Move, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) Stock: Today’s Price Move, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Macquarie Group shares closed at A$197.71 on December 18, down 0.91% after the company paid its A$2.80 interim dividend. Trading volume reached about 716,630 shares. The stock’s performance reflects mixed signals from steady asset management fees and subdued commodities trading. Macquarie Capital Notes 5 also paid a distribution on the same day.
18 December 2025
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NAB Share Price Today: National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) Stock News, Forecasts and Outlook for 18 December 2025

NAB Share Price Today: National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) Stock News, Forecasts and Outlook for 18 December 2025

NAB shares traded near A$41.81 on Thursday, with a market cap of about A$127.69 billion. The bank raised fixed home loan rates this week, now offering 5.39% p.a. for certain two-year owner-occupier loans. NAB and Commonwealth Bank expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise rates in February and May 2026. Analysts remain split on the stock’s outlook.
18 December 2025
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CBA Share Price Today: Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA) in Focus on 18 December 2025 as Options Expiry, Rate Outlook and Analyst Targets Collide

CBA Share Price Today: Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA) in Focus on 18 December 2025 as Options Expiry, Rate Outlook and Analyst Targets Collide

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares traded around A$154.56 on 18 December, up slightly after early volatility linked to options expiry. Pre-market pricing briefly indicated a 5% drop before stabilizing. Market focus remains on shifting expectations for 2026 interest rates, with CBA economists forecasting a possible RBA hike as soon as February 2026.
18 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): ASX 200 slips as tech and uranium sink, Austal lands $1.03bn defence contract

Australia Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): ASX 200 slips as tech and uranium sink, Austal lands $1.03bn defence contract

Boss Energy shares plunged after the company withdrew its Honeymoon project feasibility study, triggering a sharp sell-off in uranium stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 fell for a fourth session, down as much as 0.38% before paring losses to close near 8,571, off 0.15%. Tech stocks tracked global weakness following steep declines in Oracle and Nvidia. Miners held steadier, cushioning the broader market.
18 December 2025
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BHP Group Ltd Stock (BHP): Share Price, Today’s Key News, Commodity Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts (18 Dec 2025)

BHP Group Ltd Stock (BHP): Share Price, Today’s Key News, Commodity Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts (18 Dec 2025)

BHP shares rose 0.53% to A$44.64 in Australia on December 18, while its US ADR traded near $59. The Financial Times reported claimants’ lawyers are seeking at least £189 million in legal costs after a UK court found BHP liable in the 2015 Mariana dam disaster. BHP plans to appeal and says total provisions for the case stand at US$5.5 billion as of October 2025.
18 December 2025
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USDC-USD Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USD Coin Holds the $1 Peg as Visa Expands USDC Settlement — Forecast and What Comes Next

USDC-USD Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USD Coin Holds the $1 Peg as Visa Expands USDC Settlement — Forecast and What Comes Next

USDC traded at about $0.9999 on December 17, 2025, according to CoinGecko, with a 24-hour range between $0.9987 and $1.00. CoinMarketCap listed a similar price and reported trading volume in the low tens of billions. The token’s price remained stable as Visa announced an expansion of USDC settlement in the U.S. on December 16.
17 December 2025
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