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Shan Ahmed Khan

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Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) Stock: Share Price Jumps as Alta Copper Deal, “Green Iron” Push and 2026 Iron Ore Forecasts Collide (Dec. 17, 2025)

Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) Stock: Share Price Jumps as Alta Copper Deal, “Green Iron” Push and 2026 Iron Ore Forecasts Collide (Dec. 17, 2025)

Fortescue shares closed at A$22.42 on Dec. 17, 2025, near a 52-week high and about 4% below the Dec. 11 peak. The company agreed to buy the remaining 64% of Alta Copper for C$1.40 per share, valuing Alta at about C$139 million. The deal gives Fortescue full control of the Cañariaco Copper Project in Peru. Analysts’ targets suggest market caution on iron ore prices for 2026.
17 December 2025
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Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts on Dec. 17, 2025

Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts on Dec. 17, 2025

Woodside Energy Group shares fell 2.31% to A$23.44 in Australian trading on Dec. 17, 2025, amid oil price swings and strike risks at Pluto LNG Train 2. Market cap stood at about A$46.67 billion. U.S. ADRs closed at $15.65, down 2.73%. Staff at Bechtel’s Pluto LNG project are set to strike from Jan. 5, 2026.
17 December 2025
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Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) Stock Update: Buy-Back Progress, New Share Quotations, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts (17 December 2025)

Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) Stock Update: Buy-Back Progress, New Share Quotations, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts (17 December 2025)

Brambles bought back 301,596 shares on 16 December 2025 for A$6.86 million, averaging A$22.76 per share. The company has repurchased 11,483,588 shares in FY26 to date. Brambles also lodged two small share issuances under employee incentive plans. Shares traded at A$22.78, with a 52-week range of A$18.65 to A$26.93.
17 December 2025
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) stock: share price slips on 17 December 2025 as rate-hike talk returns — forecasts, catalysts and risks

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) stock: share price slips on 17 December 2025 as rate-hike talk returns — forecasts, catalysts and risks

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares fell 1.1% to A$153.42 by 15:15 AEDT Wednesday, tracking a weaker ASX session as investors reacted to a higher inflation forecast in Australia’s MYEFO. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.3% and financials dropped nearly 1%, with CBA down about 20% from its June 2025 high.
17 December 2025
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Park Medi World IPO Listing 17 December 2025: Shares Debut at Discount on BSE, NSE Despite Strong Subscription — Key Numbers, GMP Signals, and Allotment Check Steps

Park Medi World IPO Listing 17 December 2025: Shares Debut at Discount on BSE, NSE Despite Strong Subscription — Key Numbers, GMP Signals, and Allotment Check Steps

Park Medi World shares listed below their ₹162 IPO price on December 17, opening at ₹155.60 on the BSE and ₹158.80 on the NSE despite the offer being oversubscribed eight times. Early trading saw the stock recover above listing price, with market capitalization at debut around ₹6,720 crore. A weak grey market premium and valuation concerns weighed on sentiment.
17 December 2025
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Indian Overseas Bank OFS on Dec 17, 2025: Government Sells Up to 3% Stake at ₹34 Floor Price; Retail Bidding Opens Dec 18

Indian Overseas Bank OFS on Dec 17, 2025: Government Sells Up to 3% Stake at ₹34 Floor Price; Retail Bidding Opens Dec 18

India’s government launched a two-day Offer for Sale in Indian Overseas Bank on Dec. 17, offering up to 3% equity at a floor price of ₹34 per share. IOB shares fell 3–4% intraday as the discounted sale opened for non-retail investors. The government aims to raise up to ₹1,964 crore if the full 3% is sold. The Centre currently holds 94.61% in IOB.
17 December 2025
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Indian Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Nifty 50 Hovers Near 25,900 as RBI Supports Rupee; Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and Meesho in Focus

Indian Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Nifty 50 Hovers Near 25,900 as RBI Supports Rupee; Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and Meesho in Focus

The Reserve Bank of India intervened Wednesday after the rupee hit record lows, pushing the currency up 0.7% to about 90.25 per dollar in early trade. The Nifty 50 and Sensex edged up 0.1% after Tuesday’s drop, with Axis Bank shares under pressure and investors cautious amid continued foreign outflows and trade uncertainty.
17 December 2025
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Gold Price Today in India (December 17, 2025): 24K, 22K, 18K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai; MCX Near Record as Spot Gold Holds Above $4,300

Gold Price Today in India (December 17, 2025): 24K, 22K, 18K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai; MCX Near Record as Spot Gold Holds Above $4,300

Gold steadied above $4,300 an ounce globally on Wednesday, with spot prices near $4,312–$4,322 amid mixed U.S. labor data and a softer dollar. In India, 24K gold rose to about ₹13,451 per gram, rebounding after a prior dip. MCX February futures touched ₹1,35,150 per 10 grams before turning volatile. Silver also surged, adding to precious-metals market swings.
17 December 2025
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Shakti Pumps Share Price Swings After ₹539 Crore Solar Pump Orders; Oswal Pumps and GK Energy Also Win Big MSEDCL Contracts

Shakti Pumps Share Price Swings After ₹539 Crore Solar Pump Orders; Oswal Pumps and GK Energy Also Win Big MSEDCL Contracts

Shakti Pumps (India) surged 45% in four sessions after winning solar irrigation orders worth ₹539 crore across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand. On December 17, the stock fell about 6% intraday as traders reacted to fresh MSEDCL contract news and a short-term surveillance tag. Oswal Pumps and GK Energy also secured major solar pump contracts, especially in Maharashtra.
17 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends Lower as Rate-Hike Bets Rise, Gold Stocks Hit Records and Treasury Wine Slides (17 December 2025)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends Lower as Rate-Hike Bets Rise, Gold Stocks Hit Records and Treasury Wine Slides (17 December 2025)

The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.21% at 8,580.7 on Wednesday, marking its third straight decline as investors reacted to higher inflation forecasts and shifting rate expectations. Treasury’s updated outlook lifted inflation projections to 3.75% for 2025–26, prompting major banks to warn of possible rate hikes next year. Trading volume reached about 445 million shares.
17 December 2025
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Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) Stock Slides to 11-Year Low After 1H26 Earnings Outlook Cut, Buyback Cancellation and China/US Reset

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) Stock Slides to 11-Year Low After 1H26 Earnings Outlook Cut, Buyback Cancellation and China/US Reset

Treasury Wine Estates shares plunged up to 16.8% to A$4.57, their lowest since January 2015, after the company warned of weaker near-term earnings and cancelled the rest of its share buyback. The Penfolds owner guided 1H26 EBITS to A$225–A$235 million, citing excess inventory in China and the US, and ongoing pricing pressure from parallel imports.
17 December 2025
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Lumentum Stock (NASDAQ: LITE) Today: BofA Raises Price Target to $375 as AI Data Centers Tighten Laser Supply

Lumentum Stock (NASDAQ: LITE) Today: BofA Raises Price Target to $375 as AI Data Centers Tighten Laser Supply

Lumentum shares fell about 6% Tuesday, trading near $314.66 after opening at $334.75. Bank of America raised its price target to $375, citing strong demand for optical components, but kept a Neutral rating. The company added onsemi CFO Thad Trent to its board. Supply chain constraints in lasers, highlighted by TrendForce, are emerging as a key issue for the sector.
16 December 2025
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Structure Therapeutics (GPCR) Stock: Why Shares Are Sliding on Dec. 16, 2025 After Breakout Obesity Pill Data and a $747.5M Offering

Structure Therapeutics (GPCR) Stock: Why Shares Are Sliding on Dec. 16, 2025 After Breakout Obesity Pill Data and a $747.5M Offering

Structure Therapeutics shares fell about 6% to $60.73 Tuesday, swinging between $58.95 and $65.69 intraday after recent gains. The drop followed positive Phase 2b results for its oral obesity drug aleniglipron and a $747.5 million equity raise. Trading volume was below average, with some reports noting declines up to 9% during the session.
16 December 2025
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APA Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: APA) Slides on Oil Selloff: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

APA Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: APA) Slides on Oil Selloff: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

APA Corporation shares fell nearly 6% Tuesday, closing at $23.80–$23.83 after crude oil prices slid over 3% to a multi-year low. The stock now sits about 14% below its Dec. 5 high of $27.72. Trading volume was heavy, with APA among the session’s biggest decliners in the energy sector. Market analysts cited broader economic weakness and oil price pressure as key drivers.
16 December 2025
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Core Scientific Stock (NASDAQ: CORZ) Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: CoreWeave Data Center Delay, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Core Scientific Stock (NASDAQ: CORZ) Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: CoreWeave Data Center Delay, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Core Scientific shares fell 6.2% to about $14.34 on December 16, 2025, after reports of a roughly 60-day construction delay at its Denton, Texas AI data center for CoreWeave. The delay, caused by severe weather, pushes back the site’s completion and raises concerns over project execution and revenue timing. Trading volume was below average.
16 December 2025
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Crescent Energy Company Stock (CRGY) Slides on Dec. 16 After Vital Energy Deal Closes — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Crescent Energy Company Stock (CRGY) Slides on Dec. 16 After Vital Energy Deal Closes — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

Crescent Energy shares fell about 7% to $8.30 on December 16 after the company closed its all-stock acquisition of Vital Energy. Trading volume was elevated as investors reacted to the deal, despite Evercore ISI resuming coverage with an “Outperform” rating and a $13 price target. The stock underperformed both the broader market and the energy sector. Crescent plans to issue pro forma 2026 guidance with its next earnings report.
16 December 2025
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RadNet (RDNT) Stock Drops After Hunterbrook Short Report: News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

RadNet (RDNT) Stock Drops After Hunterbrook Short Report: News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025

RadNet shares fell sharply Dec. 16, 2025, after Hunterbrook Capital released a short-seller report questioning the company’s AI growth claims and revenue metrics. RDNT hit an intraday low in the low-$60s before closing in the high-$60s. The report argued RadNet’s AI segment accounts for less than 5% of revenue and highlighted concerns over internal revenue reporting.
16 December 2025
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Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) Stock Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: What Investors Are Weighing After 2026 Guidance, Saudi Rig Reactivations, and a CEO Transition

Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) Stock Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: What Investors Are Weighing After 2026 Guidance, Saudi Rig Reactivations, and a CEO Transition

Helmerich & Payne shares fell 5.3% to $27.41 on Dec. 16 after management issued a cautious 2026 outlook and confirmed a leadership transition for early next year. The company reported a $57 million net loss for its latest quarter, with international operations narrowing losses. Trading volume reached 1.13 million shares.
16 December 2025
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Noble Corporation (NE) Stock Slides on Dec. 16, 2025: Jackup Divestment, Analyst Downgrade, Dividend Yield and Black Sea Drilling Update

Noble Corporation (NE) Stock Slides on Dec. 16, 2025: Jackup Divestment, Analyst Downgrade, Dividend Yield and Black Sea Drilling Update

Noble Corporation shares fell about 6% Tuesday, trading near $27.85 after an analyst downgrade and news of a planned jackup rig sale. The drop followed weaker oil prices and fresh updates on the Globetrotter I drillship, which has arrived in Bulgaria for a Black Sea exploration campaign expected to last five months.
16 December 2025
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