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Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) Stock on 9 December 2025: Strike Risk, LNG Megaprojects and a Big Valuation Debate

Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) Stock on 9 December 2025: Strike Risk, LNG Megaprojects and a Big Valuation Debate

On 9 December 2025, Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS) is trading around A$25 a share, leaving investors to juggle three big variables: labour unrest at its Pluto LNG 2 expansion, a massive pipeline of LNG growth projects out to the 2030s, and sharply diverging views on whether the stock is cheap or a classic value trap. Below is a structured rundown of the latest news, forecasts and analysis around Woodside as of today. Woodside share price today: about A$25, big yield, modest growth Woodside shares last closed at A$25.20 on the ASX on Monday, 8 December 2025,
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ANZ Share Price on 9 December 2025: Dividend, Restructuring and Outlook for 2026

ANZ Share Price on 9 December 2025: Dividend, Restructuring and Outlook for 2026

Sydney – 9 December 2025 ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) shares are trading near the top of their 52‑week range after a year in which profits fell, regulatory costs surged and a new chief executive launched an aggressive overhaul of the bank. As of early afternoon on 9 December 2025, ANZ shares were changing hands at about A$35.12 on the ASX, up slightly from a previous close of A$35.07. The stock’s 52‑week range now sits between A$26.22 and a record A$38.93, giving the bank a market capitalisation of roughly A$105 billion and a trailing dividend yield of about 4.7%.
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Telstra Group Limited (ASX:TLS) on 9 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend Outlook and Triple‑Zero Risks in Focus

Telstra Group Limited (ASX:TLS) on 9 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend Outlook and Triple‑Zero Risks in Focus

Telstra Group Limited’s share price has quietly turned into one of the standout performers on the ASX 200 in 2025 – and today it’s doing that while sitting under the glare of a high‑stakes parliamentary inquiry into Australia’s triple‑zero emergency call system. As of the close on 9 December 2025, Telstra shares finished at A$4.91 on the ASX, down about 0.8% for the day but still near recent highs after a strong run‑up through the year.StockAnalysis Over the last 12 months, the stock is up roughly 23–24%, handily beating both the broader ASX 200 and many other blue chips such
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National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Share Price on 9 December 2025: Dividends, Valuation and Outlook After FY25 Results

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Share Price on 9 December 2025: Dividends, Valuation and Outlook After FY25 Results

As of 9 December 2025, National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) sits at the intersection of three big themes for investors: a rich valuation, a resilient dividend, and a suddenly more uncertain interest‑rate outlook. Around early afternoon on Tuesday, NAB shares were trading near A$40.8–A$41.0, giving the bank a market value of roughly A$124 billion and placing the stock roughly in the middle of its 52‑week range of about A$29.8 to A$44.4.StockLight+1 At these levels, NAB is valued on about 18–19 times trailing earnings, roughly 17 times forward earnings, and close to 2.0× price‑to‑book, a clear premium to many global and
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CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Stock Outlook 2026: Is the Biotech Giant Finally a Buy After a 35% Sell-Off?

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Stock Outlook 2026: Is the Biotech Giant Finally a Buy After a 35% Sell-Off?

As of 9 December 2025 CSL Limited, long considered one of the most reliable growth names on the ASX, has just lived through one of the ugliest years in its listed history. After profit downgrades, a delayed spin-off, falling US vaccination rates and a shareholder revolt over executive pay, the stock is trading far below its early‑2025 highs. Yet underneath the market drama, earnings are still growing, the balance sheet remains strong, and analysts – almost unanimously – still see upside. This article pulls together the latest news, forecasts and analysis on CSL shares as at 9 December 2025, to
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Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) on 9 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend Hike, Buyback Extension and Analyst Forecasts

Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) on 9 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend Hike, Buyback Extension and Analyst Forecasts

Sydney – 9 December 2025 – Westpac Banking Corporation shares eased slightly on Tuesday but remain close to multi‑year highs as investors focus on this week’s annual general meeting (AGM), a larger final dividend and an extended share buyback program. At the same time, most broker and model-based valuations now sit below the current share price, signalling a more cautious outlook for 2026. All figures are in Australian dollars and refer to the close on 9 December 2025, unless otherwise stated. Westpac share price on 9 December 2025 Westpac (ASX: WBC) closed at $37.98 on Tuesday, down 0.68% on the
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PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Share Price, UBS Upgrade and 2026 Forecast: What the Rebranded Pilbara Minerals Means for Investors

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Share Price, UBS Upgrade and 2026 Forecast: What the Rebranded Pilbara Minerals Means for Investors

As of the afternoon of 9 December 2025, PLS Group Limited (still widely known by its former name Pilbara Minerals) is trading around A$4.11 on the ASX, up a little over 2% for the session and sitting just a few percent below its 52‑week high of A$4.26. The stock has climbed roughly 80% over the last 12 months, giving the lithium producer a market capitalisation close to A$13 billion.StockAnalysis The latest leg of the rally follows a broker U‑turn from UBS on the lithium sector, a strong technical uptrend signal, and the company’s recent rebrand from Pilbara Minerals Limited to
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock on 9 December 2025: ASX 50 Promotion, Power Shocks and the 2026 Rare Earths Outlook

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock on 9 December 2025: ASX 50 Promotion, Power Shocks and the 2026 Rare Earths Outlook

Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX: LYC), the largest producer of separated rare earths outside China, is in the spotlight again on 9 December 2025 – but this time for a sharp pullback after a huge year-long rally. By lunchtime on Tuesday, Lynas shares were trading around A$12.93, down about 5% from Monday’s close of A$13.61. That leaves the stock roughly 40% below its October 52‑week high of A$21.64, but still about 110% above its January low near A$6.16.Intelligent Investor In other words: the 2025 “rare earths trade” is very much alive, but volatility is back. Share price snapshot: big 2025
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Stock: ACCC Penalty, AI Push and 2026 Forecasts – Latest Update as at 9 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Stock: ACCC Penalty, AI Push and 2026 Forecasts – Latest Update as at 9 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), the ASX’s banking heavyweight, is closing out 2025 in a complicated spot: profits are near record highs, the balance sheet is strong, but the share price has been knocked off its peak and regulators are knocking on the door. Below is a full rundown of the latest news, forecasts and analyst views on CBA shares as at 9 December 2025. CBA share price snapshot: still expensive after a sharp de‑rating On 9 December 2025, CBA shares were trading in the mid‑A$150s, giving the bank a market capitalisation of roughly A$260 billion. Live pricing data from
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Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Share Price, Dividend and 2026 Outlook – Latest News and Forecasts as of 9 December 2025

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Share Price, Dividend and 2026 Outlook – Latest News and Forecasts as of 9 December 2025

Fortescue Ltd is ending 2025 in a paradoxical spot: earnings have fallen sharply over the past year, yet the share price is trading at record levels and the company is doubling down on decarbonising iron ore production rather than its once-hyped green hydrogen mega-projects. Here’s a structured look at where Fortescue stands today for investors following FMG on Google News and Discover. Fortescue share price today: near record highs As of 9 December 2025, Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) is trading at about A$22.53 per share on the ASX. That’s up roughly 2% on the day, versus a previous close of
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BHP Group (ASX:BHP, NYSE:BHP) Stock Today: $2 Billion WAIO Power Deal, Samarco Settlement and 2026–2030 Outlook (9 December 2025)

BHP Group (ASX:BHP, NYSE:BHP) Stock Today: $2 Billion WAIO Power Deal, Samarco Settlement and 2026–2030 Outlook (9 December 2025)

Published: 9 December 2025 – Informational only, not financial advice BHP share price today: near 52‑week highs on ASX and NYSE BHP Group Limited (ASX:BHP, NYSE:BHP) is trading close to the top of its recent range after a busy few weeks of deals, litigation milestones and strategy resets. On Wall Street, BHP’s U.S. stock closed at USD 58.34 on 8 December 2025, with after‑hours trading lifting it to around USD 59.42. That puts the shares near their 52‑week high of USD 59.86, versus a low of USD 39.73. Based on trailing 12‑month numbers, BHP is currently valued at about USD
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Most Active ASX Stocks Today (9 December 2025): Miners, Lithium Plays and Banks Drive the Market

Most Active ASX Stocks Today (9 December 2025): Miners, Lithium Plays and Banks Drive the Market

Australian shares traded cautiously around the 8,600 mark on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, as investors waited for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s final interest-rate decision of the year and digested a string of stock‑specific catalysts. Futures pointed lower in the morning and the ASX 200 opened down about 0.3%, with only a couple of sectors in the green.Market Index+2ABC+2 Beneath the relatively modest index move, trading activity was concentrated in a familiar mix of iron ore giants, lithium stocks, big banks and a handful of high‑beta names. Data from TradingView and Investing.com show that Fortescue, BHP, Commonwealth Bank, Pilbara Minerals,
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ASX Biggest Losers Today: Bapcor, Lynas, Life360 and TPG Drag Australian Shares Lower – 9 December 2025

ASX Biggest Losers Today: Bapcor, Lynas, Life360 and TPG Drag Australian Shares Lower – 9 December 2025

Sydney, 9 December 2025 – The Australian share market spent Tuesday in risk‑off mode, with the S&P/ASX 200 slipping again as investors dumped a cluster of stocks tied to profit downgrades, critical minerals volatility and regulatory scrutiny. By late morning the benchmark index was trading in the high‑8,500s, down around 0.1–0.3% after Monday’s 0.1% fall to 8,624.4 points, marking a sixth straight session of choppy, sideways trade. Market breadth was weak, with roughly two‑thirds of the ASX 200 in the red and selling concentrated in energy, gold and tech names. The Motley Fool+2Market Index+2 Below is a breakdown of the
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ASX Top Gainers Today: Immutep, Cosmo Metals, OD6 & Sunrise Energy Metals Lead the Rally (9 December 2025)

ASX Top Gainers Today: Immutep, Cosmo Metals, OD6 & Sunrise Energy Metals Lead the Rally (9 December 2025)

Despite a flat headline index, Australia’s share market is serving up double‑digit moves in small-cap resources, lithium and biotech stocks today. Market snapshot: quiet ASX 200, loud movers underneath The S&P/ASX 200 spent Tuesday morning drifting slightly lower, extending a pattern of tight trading ranges as investors waited on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s final interest rate decision for 2025. By late morning, the benchmark was down around 0.1%–0.2%, with breadth skewed to the downside and weakness in energy, gold and parts of tech offset by pockets of strength in resources and healthcare. Market Index+1 Markets are largely positioned for
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Australian Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Slips Ahead of RBA Interest Rate Call (9 December 2025)

Australian Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Slips Ahead of RBA Interest Rate Call (9 December 2025)

The Australian stock market is treading carefully on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, with the S&P/ASX 200 index drifting lower as investors wait for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) final interest rate decision of the year and a crucial US Federal Reserve meeting later in the week. By late morning, the ASX 200 was trading around the 8,590–8,600 level, down roughly 0.3–0.4% on the day, after briefly being off only about 0.1% earlier in the session.Market Index+2ABC+2 The move extends Monday’s modest 0.1% decline to 8,624.4 points, as markets position for the RBA and a busy central‑bank week globally.mint+2News.com.au+2 All
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Best Stocks to Buy Now on the Australian Stock Market (ASX) – December 2025 Guide

Best Stocks to Buy Now on the Australian Stock Market (ASX) – December 2025 Guide

Australia’s sharemarket is in an odd mood right now: the S&P/ASX 200 is hovering in the mid‑8500s after several sessions of flat, slightly negative trading, as investors wait for the next move from the Reserve Bank of Australia.The Australian+1Beneath that sleepy headline index, though, you’ve got big rotations: materials are up more than 26% year to date and leading every other sector, while the heavyweight financials have recently suffered one of their worst months since 2022.Livewire Markets+1 That mix – booming miners, wobbling banks, and a cautious central bank – is exactly the kind of backdrop where “best stocks to
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Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) Stock on 8 December 2025: Q3 Beat, Strategic Expansion and a Sharp Sell‑Off – What It All Means for Investors

Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) Stock on 8 December 2025: Q3 Beat, Strategic Expansion and a Sharp Sell‑Off – What It All Means for Investors

As of the close of trading on 8 December 2025, Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) is a curious mix of strong operating momentum, ambitious long‑term targets and a suddenly weaker share price. LAZ recently traded around $50.9, down roughly 7% on the day from a prior close near $54.75, according to intraday quote data and MarketBeat’s real‑time feed. MarketBeat Earlier in Monday’s session, the stock was highlighted as trading down about 4.7% on unusually light volume, with only ~114,000 shares changing hands versus a typical volume of around 1.0 million. MarketBeat Yet the sell‑off comes just weeks after Lazard reported record
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Life360 (ASX:360, Nasdaq:LIF) Stock on 8 December 2025: Q3 Beat, Nativo Deal, Sell‑Off and 2026 Forecasts

Life360 (ASX:360, Nasdaq:LIF) Stock on 8 December 2025: Q3 Beat, Nativo Deal, Sell‑Off and 2026 Forecasts

8 December 2025 – Life360, Inc., the family safety and location‑sharing platform behind the Life360 app and Tile trackers, is having another volatile day on the markets despite reporting record third‑quarter results and announcing a major ad‑tech acquisition. On the ASX, Life360 (ASX:360) closed at A$37.83, down 3.84% and listed among the biggest losers in the ASX 300 on Monday’s session.StockInvest+1 On Nasdaq, Life360’s U.S. line (Nasdaq: LIF) was recently trading around US$73.18, with intraday trades between US$71.90 and US$78.01. Despite the latest pullback, Life360 remains a high‑growth story: the company has just delivered 34% revenue growth, 19% user growth,
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Bloom Energy (BE) Stock on December 8, 2025: AI Data Center Powerhouse or Overheated Trade?

Bloom Energy (BE) Stock on December 8, 2025: AI Data Center Powerhouse or Overheated Trade?

Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE: BE) has turned into one of 2025’s loudest stock stories. The fuel‑cell maker riding the AI data‑center boom has delivered a life‑changing move for early believers, with the share price up around 1,100% over the past 12 months and several hundred percent year‑to‑date. Benzinga+1 As of U.S. trading on Monday, December 8, 2025, Bloom Energy stock is changing hands near $111 per share, down roughly 7% on the session after another whipsaw day that saw the price swing between about $108 and $121 on heavy volume. TechStock² That intraday volatility caps a wild stretch that included
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Fluence Energy (FLNC) Stock Today: Downgrades Hit High-Flying Battery Storage Play – Latest News, Price Targets and Forecasts

Fluence Energy (FLNC) Stock Today: Downgrades Hit High-Flying Battery Storage Play – Latest News, Price Targets and Forecasts

On December 8, 2025, Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNC) is giving investors a live lesson in volatility. After a huge rally over the past two weeks, the grid‑scale battery and software specialist is trading around $22–23 per share, down roughly 7–8% intraday as fresh analyst downgrades collide with strong growth guidance and a new UK battery storage milestone. The stock is still up more than 30% year‑to‑date and sits close to its one‑year high in the mid‑$20s, after climbing from a 12‑month low near $3.50. Finviz+1 Key takeaways for December 8, 2025 Below is a detailed look at the latest
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Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

7 February 2026
Applied Digital Corporation shares jumped 25.52% Friday to $34.95, then slipped to $34.60 after hours. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 250% to $126.6 million and signed leases for 600 MW of data center capacity in North Dakota. Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430‑MW campus in the southern U.S. in January. Financing includes a $100 million promissory note with 8% interest, paid in kind.
Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Eli Lilly shares rose 3.7% to $1,058.18 Friday after the FDA said it would act against telehealth firm Hims & Hers for marketing a $49 compounded weight-loss pill. The move followed a sharp selloff Thursday when Hims announced plans to sell a version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Investors remain uncertain how aggressively regulators will police copycat drugs and pricing in the obesity drug market.
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