Today: 5 June 2026

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.

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) Stock: Price Move, Analyst Forecasts, FY26 Guidance and Key Catalysts (15 December 2025)

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) Stock: Price Move, Analyst Forecasts, FY26 Guidance and Key Catalysts (15 December 2025)

Northern Star Resources shares fell to A$26.44 on Monday, down nearly 2% from the previous close, despite gold prices holding above US$4,300/oz. The drop followed sector-wide profit-taking among gold miners. Northern Star’s FY26 guidance remains unchanged, with gold sales forecast at 1.70–1.85 million ounces and AISC between A$2,300–A$2,700/oz. Two operational disruptions are expected to impact December-quarter sales by up to 20,000 ounces.
15 December 2025
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA) Update: Share Price Dips on 15 December 2025 as Rate-Hike Talk Returns and ASB Faces NZ AML Court Action

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA) Update: Share Price Dips on 15 December 2025 as Rate-Hike Talk Returns and ASB Faces NZ AML Court Action

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares fell 0.6% to A$155.24 on 15 December 2025, tracking a sharp drop in Australian equities after the Reserve Bank signalled possible rate hikes. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand also filed civil proceedings against CBA’s ASB Bank over alleged anti-money laundering breaches dating back to 2019.
15 December 2025
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ANZ Group Holdings Limited Stock (ASX: ANZ): Share Price, Dividend, AGM Showdown and Analyst Forecasts on 15 December 2025

ANZ Group Holdings Limited Stock (ASX: ANZ): Share Price, Dividend, AGM Showdown and Analyst Forecasts on 15 December 2025

ANZ shares traded near A$36.22 on 15 December, up 1.14%, ahead of a final dividend and a high-stakes AGM set for 18 December. Former CEO Shayne Elliott is suing the bank over A$13.5 million in lost bonuses. Proxy advisers ISS and Glass Lewis have urged shareholders to vote against the executive pay report. The AGM comes amid regulatory scrutiny and board pressure.
15 December 2025
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BHP Group Ltd Stock (ASX: BHP) Drops as Copper Slumps and Iron Ore Hits a Five-Month Low — News, Forecasts and Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 15, 2025)

BHP Group Ltd Stock (ASX: BHP) Drops as Copper Slumps and Iron Ore Hits a Five-Month Low — News, Forecasts and Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 15, 2025)

BHP Group Ltd shares fell nearly 3% to around A$44.23 by mid-session Monday, tracking declines in copper and iron ore prices. Copper dropped over 3% on Friday after hitting a record high, while iron ore hit a five-month low on concerns over China’s planned steel export rules. Miners led losses on the ASX 200 at the open. BHP’s NYSE ADR traded near $59.64.
15 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Outlook: 2030 Plan Lifts Targets, Analysts Raise Price Goals — What to Watch This Week (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Outlook: 2030 Plan Lifts Targets, Analysts Raise Price Goals — What to Watch This Week (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Exxon Mobil shares rallied midweek after the company raised its 2030 earnings and cash flow targets while keeping capital spending flat. XOM last traded near $118.82. The plan calls for $25 billion in earnings growth and $35 billion in cash flow by 2030, with annual capex held at $28–$33 billion. Shares steadied just below $120 by Friday’s close.
14 December 2025
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Novo Nordisk Stock (NOVO-B, NVO) Update Dec 14, 2025: Wegovy 7.2 mg Tailwind, Ozempic India Launch, Akero Deal — Outlook for the Week Ahead

Novo Nordisk Stock (NOVO-B, NVO) Update Dec 14, 2025: Wegovy 7.2 mg Tailwind, Ozempic India Launch, Akero Deal — Outlook for the Week Ahead

Novo Nordisk shares rebounded this week, rising about 7% in both Copenhagen and U.S. trading after EU regulators backed a higher-dose Wegovy, Ozempic launched in India at a lower price, and the company closed its Akero Therapeutics acquisition. The week began with a sharp selloff on competition fears and a Wall Street downgrade before sentiment reversed midweek.
14 December 2025
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IonQ (IONQ) Stock Outlook: This Week’s News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

IonQ (IONQ) Stock Outlook: This Week’s News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

IonQ shares fell 7.4% to $50.35 for the week ending Dec. 12 after sharp swings, including heavy declines on Dec. 10 and Dec. 12. The company announced Slovakia’s first national quantum communication network on Dec. 8, built with its subsidiary ID Quantique and local partners. Trading volume spiked above normal levels on several days.
14 December 2025
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Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock: Key News, Price Action, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock: Key News, Price Action, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ: ONDS) closed at $8.75 on Dec. 12, down 3% for the week after volatile trading and heavy volume. The company disclosed a $5.2 million debt exchange and expects a $56.6–$60.5 million non-cash Q4 charge. Director Ron Stern resigned. Ondas announced plans to invest up to $11 million in Ukrainian drone firm Drone Fight Group.
14 December 2025
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Robinhood Stock (HOOD) Weekly Outlook: Indonesia Expansion, November Volume Drop, and Prediction-Market Crackdown — Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025)

Robinhood Stock (HOOD) Weekly Outlook: Indonesia Expansion, November Volume Drop, and Prediction-Market Crackdown — Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025)

Robinhood (HOOD) shares fell 9% last week, closing at $119.50 on Dec. 12 after November trading data showed declines in equities, options, and crypto activity versus October. Platform assets dropped 5% month-over-month to $325 billion. Regulatory concerns around prediction markets and shifting analyst notes added pressure. Despite the pullback, HOOD remains up over 200% year-to-date.
14 December 2025
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Nike Stock (NKE) Weekly Outlook: Fed Cut Tailwinds, Leadership Shake‑Up, LSU Deal, and Q2 Earnings Ahead (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Nike Stock (NKE) Weekly Outlook: Fed Cut Tailwinds, Leadership Shake‑Up, LSU Deal, and Q2 Earnings Ahead (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Nike shares closed at $67.47 on Dec. 12 ahead of fiscal Q2 2026 earnings due Thursday. The stock gained about 2.4% over the past week amid volatility following a Fed rate cut and Nike’s appointment of Venkatesh Alagirisamy as COO. Investors remain focused on margin pressure and performance in China.
14 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (PFE) Outlook: This Week’s Key Headlines, Dividend Update, and What to Watch Ahead of 2026 Guidance (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Pfizer Stock (PFE) Outlook: This Week’s Key Headlines, Dividend Update, and What to Watch Ahead of 2026 Guidance (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Pfizer shares closed at $25.85, below their 52-week high but above the low. The company declared a $0.43 first-quarter 2026 dividend, its 349th consecutive payout. Investors await Tuesday’s analyst call, where management will issue full-year 2026 guidance. A new obesity drug licensing deal with YaoPharma was also announced.
14 December 2025
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Tomago Aluminium Rescue Deal: Albanese’s Fixed‑Price Power Plan Sparks Jobs‑vs‑Taxpayer Debate (Dec 14, 2025)

Tomago Aluminium Rescue Deal: Albanese’s Fixed‑Price Power Plan Sparks Jobs‑vs‑Taxpayer Debate (Dec 14, 2025)

The Albanese government confirmed it is negotiating a long-term energy deal to keep Rio Tinto’s Tomago Aluminium smelter open beyond 2028. Key financial terms, including the cost to taxpayers and risk-sharing details, remain undisclosed. Opposition parties and commentators have labelled the move an uncosted subsidy. Final agreement is expected in early 2026.
14 December 2025
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Carvana Stock (CVNA) This Week and Week Ahead: S&P 500 Inclusion, Fresh $550 Target, and the Catalysts That Could Drive Volatility (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Carvana Stock (CVNA) This Week and Week Ahead: S&P 500 Inclusion, Fresh $550 Target, and the Catalysts That Could Drive Volatility (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Carvana shares closed at $455.68 Friday after surging to an intraday high of $485.27, driven by news it will join the S&P 500 on Dec. 22. The stock’s rally follows a sharp turnaround, with Q3 net income at $263 million and revenue up 55% year over year. Index inclusion is forcing funds to adjust holdings, adding to trading volatility. LKQ will be removed from the S&P 500 in the same rebalance.
14 December 2025
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JTC Plc Share Price, News and Forecast: Permira’s 1,340p Takeover Keeps LSE:JTC Range‑Bound — What to Watch This Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

JTC Plc Share Price, News and Forecast: Permira’s 1,340p Takeover Keeps LSE:JTC Range‑Bound — What to Watch This Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

JTC plc traded in a narrow range near 1,280p as markets weighed a recommended all-cash takeover at 1,340p per share. Shares saw little movement during the week ending 12 Dec, with a notable volume spike on 10 Dec. Major shareholders including Vanguard, Fidelity, and AXA disclosed small sales and updated positions. The stock remains pinned by the pending acquisition offer from Papilio Bidco Limited.
14 December 2025
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Tesco PLC (TSCO) Share Price Forecast: What’s Driving the Stock This Week and What to Watch Next Week (Updated 14 December 2025)

Tesco PLC (TSCO) Share Price Forecast: What’s Driving the Stock This Week and What to Watch Next Week (Updated 14 December 2025)

Tesco shares closed Friday at around 441p, down 1.17% on the day but up 2.69% for the week. The company repurchased and cancelled 10.43 million shares between December 8 and 11 as part of its ongoing £1.45bn buyback programme. Since April, Tesco has bought back nearly 334 million shares for about £1.37bn. Market cap stands near £28.1bn, with a trailing dividend yield of roughly 3.1%.
14 December 2025
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Standard Chartered (STAN.L) Share Price Outlook: Buybacks, Broker Upgrades, and Key Catalysts for the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Standard Chartered (STAN.L) Share Price Outlook: Buybacks, Broker Upgrades, and Key Catalysts for the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Standard Chartered shares closed Friday at 1,727p, up 5.66% for the week, nearing multi-year highs. The stock jumped 2.2% midweek after BofA Global Research issued bullish recommendations. The bank kept its Hong Kong dollar best lending rate unchanged at 5.25% following a local base rate cut. Ongoing share buybacks totaled over US$919 million as of 11 December.
14 December 2025
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National Grid plc Stock This Week: RIIO‑T3 Decision, UK Grid Reforms, Analyst Targets and the Week‑Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 December 2025)

National Grid plc Stock This Week: RIIO‑T3 Decision, UK Grid Reforms, Analyst Targets and the Week‑Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 December 2025)

National Grid shares closed at 1,118.5p on Friday, up 1.41% for the week, as investors reacted to Ofgem’s RIIO-T3 Final Determination. The regulator set a real allowed cost of equity at 6.12% for 2026–31, below the company’s requested baseline totex. National Grid said it will review whether the framework is “investable and workable,” with a response expected in March 2026.
14 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • How hot is America’s labour market?
    June 5, 2026, 4:26 PM EDT. America's labour market remains strong but shows signs of cooling. Recent data indicates that while employment growth continues, the Federal Reserve (Fed) could consider tightening monetary policy if wage inflation accelerates. The Fed uses interest rate adjustments-akin to 'air-conditioning'-to prevent the economy from overheating and keep inflation in check. Analysts observe that modest shifts in hiring trends or wage pressures could prompt the Fed to act. The current environment reflects a solid job market, but policymakers remain vigilant to sustain balanced growth and price stability.

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Dow closes as strong jobs numbers snap string of records

Dow closes as strong jobs numbers snap string of records

5 June 2026
A blowout May jobs report sent the Dow plunging 1.3% to 50,880 and the Nasdaq nearly 4% as investors braced for tighter Fed policy, with chip stocks like Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron leading an 8% drop in the semiconductor index, erasing hopes for rate cuts and triggering a broad tech selloff.
Nasdaq Falls After Unexpected Late Jobs Data

Nasdaq Falls After Unexpected Late Jobs Data

5 June 2026
U.S. stocks plunged Friday as a stronger-than-expected jobs report dashed hopes for Fed rate cuts, sending the Nasdaq down 3.07% and the Philadelphia semiconductor index tumbling 8.1%—its steepest drop since the tariff rout—while rate futures raised the odds of a December hike to 68.4% and Treasury yields surged.
Oil Falls as Peace Talks Raise Hopes, Traders Brace for What’s Next

Oil Falls as Peace Talks Raise Hopes, Traders Brace for What’s Next

5 June 2026
Oil prices tumbled Friday as traders saw less risk of U.S.-Iran conflict escalation, with Brent settling at $93.09 and WTI at $90.54, down 2.04% and 2.69% respectively, even as global oil inventories hit “unheard of” lows and analysts warn a prolonged disruption could trigger a second price shock if summer demand drains remaining stockpiles.
TerraVest Shares Drop 30% After Chairman Allegations

TerraVest Shares Drop 30% After Chairman Allegations

5 June 2026
TerraVest shares plunged over 30% to a 52-week low after the board launched a review into allegations that Executive Chairman Charles Pellerin shared privileged information before the EnTrans deal, with Quebec’s AMF suspecting C$6.8 million in illicit gains; no charges have been filed, but the governance shock triggered a sharp, high-volume selloff.
AT&T Shares Rebound as SpaceX Threat Stays Front and Center

AT&T Shares Rebound as SpaceX Threat Stays Front and Center

5 June 2026
AT&T shares rose 1.1% to $23.02 Friday, rebounding from this week’s selloff as Oppenheimer warned SpaceX’s Starlink could disrupt the $1.6 trillion U.S. communications industry, cutting AT&T’s rating and removing its $32 price target; investors now weigh steady fiber and cash returns against risks from Starlink’s June 12 Nasdaq debut at a $1.75 trillion valuation.
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