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British American Tobacco Stock in December 2025: ITC Hotels Sale, Buybacks and Dividend Outlook for BTI & BATS Investors

British American Tobacco Stock in December 2025: ITC Hotels Sale, Buybacks and Dividend Outlook for BTI & BATS Investors

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE: BATS, NYSE: BTI) is closing out 2025 in a very different position from where it started the year. After a sharp re‑rating driven by litigation clarity, firmer guidance and easing U.S. regulatory fears, the stock now sits near its 52‑week highs, with investors digesting fresh news on asset sales, buybacks and dividends as of 8 December 2025. MarketWatch+1 The key question now is less “Is BAT broken?” and more “How much is left in the tank?” This article brings together the latest news, forecasts and analyses available up to 8 December 2025 to frame that
8 December 2025
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Anglo American (LON:AAL) Stock Near 52‑Week High as Teck Merger Vote and Pay Row Put Governance in the Spotlight

Anglo American (LON:AAL) Stock Near 52‑Week High as Teck Merger Vote and Pay Row Put Governance in the Spotlight

Anglo American plc stock is trading close to a fresh 52‑week high just as shareholders prepare to vote on its transformational merger with Canada’s Teck Resources – and after a last‑minute retreat from a controversial executive pay proposal on 8 December 2025.MarketBeat+2Anglo American+2 Below is a full rundown of the latest news, the Teck deal, market forecasts and risk factors shaping the outlook for Anglo American shares. Anglo American share price today: riding high into a decisive week As of the last London close on Friday 5 December, Anglo American shares finished at 2,980p on the LSE, having traded as
8 December 2025
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3i Group plc (LON: III) Share Price Hit by Action Jitters – What the December 2025 Sell-Off Means for 2026

3i Group plc (LON: III) Share Price Hit by Action Jitters – What the December 2025 Sell-Off Means for 2026

Published: 8 December 2025 – informational only, not investment advice. 3i Group at a glance: from market darling to suddenly “fallen giant” 3i Group plc, the FTSE 100-listed private equity and infrastructure investor, has gone from stock-market superstar to one of the index’s biggest fallers in just a few weeks. As of the latest close, 3i Group shares trade around 3,231p, down from a 52‑week (and all‑time) high near 4,496–4,497p reached on 27 October 2025. That’s roughly a 28–30% correction in little over a month.Investing.com+1 Over the last year, the shares are now showing a negative total price return of
8 December 2025
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Vodafone Group (VOD) Stock Outlook 2026: Dividend Revival, Safaricom Deal and Split Analyst Views

Vodafone Group (VOD) Stock Outlook 2026: Dividend Revival, Safaricom Deal and Split Analyst Views

Updated: 8 December 2025 Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (LON: VOD, NASDAQ: VOD) has quietly turned into one of 2025’s more surprising comeback stories in European telecoms. After years in the market’s penalty box, the shares have rerated sharply, the dividend is finally growing again, and the group has tightened guidance to the top end of its targets. At the same time, credit agencies are cautious, one major U.S. data provider now flags the ADR as a “Strong Sell”, and algorithmic models disagree wildly on what happens next. In other words: this is not a dull income stock anymore. Here’s
8 December 2025
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Sensex Today: Benchmark Indices Slip Over 300 Points, Nifty Below 26,100 as Realty, Services and Fed Jitters Weigh on Markets (December 8, 2025)

Sensex Today: Benchmark Indices Slip Over 300 Points, Nifty Below 26,100 as Realty, Services and Fed Jitters Weigh on Markets (December 8, 2025)

Indian equity markets started the new week on a cautious note on Monday, December 8, with the Sensex and Nifty slipping in early trade and extending losses by midday as investors booked profits in rate‑sensitive sectors, braced for a key US Federal Reserve meeting, and reacted to persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) selling and a weaker rupee. Moneycontrol+1 Opening Bell: Weak Start in Absence of Fresh Domestic Triggers GIFT Nifty futures on the NSE IX were already pointing to a subdued session, trading about 17 points lower around 26,318 and signalling a muted start for Dalal Street. The Economic Times
8 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock Outlook, December 2025: Buybacks, Hydrogen Retreat and 2026 Price Targets

BP PLC Stock Outlook, December 2025: Buybacks, Hydrogen Retreat and 2026 Price Targets

Updated: 8 December 2025 BP share price today: near record highs after a big 2025 rally BP is closing out 2025 with its shares trading not far from record levels, even after a wobble in early December. BP’s New York–listed American depositary receipts (ADRs) last closed at $35.83 on 5 December 2025, just below their all‑time closing high of $37.24 reached on 3 December and a 52‑week high of $37.64.MacroTrends+1 Data from Yahoo Finance and total‑return trackers suggest the stock is up roughly 28–30% year‑to‑date, comfortably ahead of the FTSE 100’s performance.Total Real Returns+2Yahoo Finance+2 In London, the primary BP
8 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock in December 2025: New Chair, AI Bet and Capital Relief Shape 2026 Outlook

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock in December 2025: New Chair, AI Bet and Capital Relief Shape 2026 Outlook

LONDON, 8 December 2025 – HSBC Holdings Plc stock is trading near multi‑year highs as investors weigh a rare combination of governance change, a major artificial‑intelligence partnership, easier UK capital rules and a bold takeover in Hong Kong against lingering legal, property and geopolitical risks. Where HSBC shares trade now As of 8 December 2025, HSBC’s London‑listed shares (HSBA) are changing hands at about 1,062p, within a 52‑week range of roughly 698.7p to 1,126.2p. Investing.com+1 In Hong Kong, the main line (0005) trades around HK$109–110, after a recent close at HK$109.30, leaving the bank with a market value close to
8 December 2025
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Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC Stock Outlook on 8 December 2025: Can the FTSE 100 High‑Flyer Keep Climbing?

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC Stock Outlook on 8 December 2025: Can the FTSE 100 High‑Flyer Keep Climbing?

London, 8 December 2025 — Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LON: RR.) remains one of the most closely watched stocks in the FTSE 100 after a spectacular multi‑year turnaround. As of this morning, the shares trade around 1,084.5p, giving the group a market capitalisation of roughly £90–91bn and sitting about 9% below their 2025 high of 1,195p set in September.davy.ie+1 Over the past year, Rolls-Royce has morphed from a post‑pandemic recovery story into a fully‑fledged momentum stock: the share price is up more than 80% year‑to‑date in 2025 and over 1,000–1,400% in the last three years, depending on the starting point used.Yahoo
8 December 2025
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Glencore plc (GLEN) Stock Outlook December 2025: Copper Expansion, Job Cuts and 2026 Price Targets

Glencore plc (GLEN) Stock Outlook December 2025: Copper Expansion, Job Cuts and 2026 Price Targets

Glencore plc’s share price has raced back toward its 52‑week highs just as the miner is ripping up its operating structure and doubling down on copper. As of the latest close, Glencore shares trade around 380p on the London Stock Exchange, giving the group a market capitalisation of roughly £44.6bn and putting the price within a whisker of the 52‑week high of 391.35p and well above the 52‑week low of 205p set in April.London South East+1 That means the stock is now more than 80% above its spring trough, yet only about flat over 12 months, a neat summary of
8 December 2025
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Unilever PLC Stock (ULVR, UL) on 8 December 2025: Magnum Ice Cream Spin‑Off, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

Unilever PLC Stock (ULVR, UL) on 8 December 2025: Magnum Ice Cream Spin‑Off, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

Unilever PLC stock is entering one of the most important trading weeks in its modern history. On Monday, 8 December 2025, the group completes the long‑trailed demerger of its global ice cream arm, The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. (TMICC), leaving a “new Unilever” that is leaner, more beauty‑ and personal‑care‑heavy, and under intense analyst scrutiny. Below is a structured look at the latest price action, corporate moves, forecasts and risks as of 8 December 2025. Market snapshot: how Unilever shares look going into the spin‑off On the U.S. market, Unilever’s NYSE‑listed American Depositary Receipts (ticker: UL) last closed at
8 December 2025
Shell Plc Stock on 8 December 2025: Dividend Payouts, Debt Swap and 2026 Outlook as Oil Hovers Near $64

Shell Plc Stock on 8 December 2025: Dividend Payouts, Debt Swap and 2026 Outlook as Oil Hovers Near $64

Shell Plc (LSE: SHEL, NYSE: SHEL) enters the week of 8 December 2025 with a mix of supportive cash‑return news, balance‑sheet engineering and growing debate about its long‑term production profile, all against a backdrop of softening medium‑term oil price forecasts. Shell share price today: SHEL lags the wider market On Wall Street, Shell’s New York–listed ADRs most recently traded around $73–74, after closing at $73.01 on 5 December, a 2% drop that underperformed the S&P 500’s modest gain that day. Finviz MarketBeat data show a 12‑month range of $58.54 to $77.47, with a market capitalisation of roughly $215 billion, a
8 December 2025
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Biggest UK Stock Losers Today: FTSE 100, Mid‑Caps and AIM Names Under Pressure (8 December 2025)

Biggest UK Stock Losers Today: FTSE 100, Mid‑Caps and AIM Names Under Pressure (8 December 2025)

The new trading week has opened on a cautious note for the United Kingdom stock market, with a cluster of UK shares posting sharp losses on Monday, 8 December 2025. Futures for the FTSE 100 were pointing slightly lower at the open, with IG pricing the index around 9,670, about 0.1% down, after Friday’s 0.5% fall to 9,667.01. IG+2Yahoo Finance+2 At the same time, global markets are bracing for a crucial week of central‑bank decisions. IG’s weekly “Market Navigator” flags the US Federal Reserve and Reserve Bank of Australia meetings as key risk events, while traders also look ahead to
8 December 2025
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Indus Towers, Policybazaar Stand Out as Analyst Favourites While Nifty, Sensex Slip on December 8, 2025

Indus Towers, Policybazaar Stand Out as Analyst Favourites While Nifty, Sensex Slip on December 8, 2025

Key Highlights Market Snapshot: Cautious Start to the Week Indian equities kicked off Monday, December 8, 2025, on a subdued note. Sectorally, the picture was mixed: The weakness comes amid a busy macro week: Against this cautious backdrop, stock‑specific action is where traders are hunting for opportunities – and two names consistently showing up on analyst radars today are Indus Towers and Policybazaar (PB Fintech). Indus Towers: Technical Breakout Meets “High‑Conviction” Fundamental Call Short‑Term Trade: Angel One and Moneycontrol See Bullish Setup On Monday morning, Indus Towers was highlighted as a key “stock to buy today” by Osho Krishan, Senior
8 December 2025
Shriram Finance Share Price Today: Q2 FY26 Results, MUFG Stake Buzz and Broker Targets Explained (8 December 2025)

Shriram Finance Share Price Today: Q2 FY26 Results, MUFG Stake Buzz and Broker Targets Explained (8 December 2025)

Updated: 8 December 2025 Shriram Finance share price today: near highs after a 40% three‑month rally Shriram Finance Limited (NSE: SHRIRAMFIN) is trading around ₹843–845 on the NSE and BSE at midday on 8 December 2025, down about 1.3% on the day but still very close to its 52‑week high of roughly ₹872. The Economic Times+1 Over the past three months, the stock has surged about 41%, and roughly 35% over the last one year, while five‑year returns stand near 295%, massively outperforming the broader market. The Economic Times Key valuation and trading metrics as of today: The Economic Times+1
8 December 2025
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Canara Bank Share Price Today (8 December 2025): Rally Cools After 52-Week Highs, Q2 FY26 Earnings, AT1 Bonds and Fresh $100 Million Loan

Canara Bank Share Price Today (8 December 2025): Rally Cools After 52-Week Highs, Q2 FY26 Earnings, AT1 Bonds and Fresh $100 Million Loan

Canara Bank’s stock has had a busy few weeks — new 52‑week highs, strong Q2 FY26 results, a big AT1 bond issue, a lending-rate cut, and even a fresh US$100 million offshore loan. On 8 December 2025, the share price is consolidating after a sharp run-up, while most analysts remain broadly positive but a bit more cautious on upside. Canara Bank Share Price Today: Key Levels on 8 December 2025 As of late morning on 8 December 2025, Canara Bank (NSE: CANBK, BSE: 532483) is trading around: On valuation metrics: The stock has: Within the NIFTY PSU Bank index, Canara
8 December 2025
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Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Stock Today: Price Action, Q2 FY26 Results, Defence Order Book and 12‑Month Forecasts (8 December 2025)

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Stock Today: Price Action, Q2 FY26 Results, Defence Order Book and 12‑Month Forecasts (8 December 2025)

Updated: 8 December 2025 | Markets: India (NSE: GRSE, BSE: 542011) GRSE share price today: sharp pullback after a stellar year Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), the Kolkata-based defence PSU shipyard, is trading around ₹2,400 per share on 8 December 2025, down roughly 2.5–3% intraday compared with Friday’s close near ₹2,470.mint According to live data from Mint and Screener, GRSE: In the last five trading sessions, the stock has fallen about 11–12%, putting it on the Economic Times list of “concurrent losers” — 12 BSE500 stocks that have declined more than 7% across five consecutive sessions ending 5
8 December 2025
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Adani Power Share Price Today (8 December 2025): Expansion Supercycle, Analyst Targets and Key Risks Explained

Adani Power Share Price Today (8 December 2025): Expansion Supercycle, Analyst Targets and Key Risks Explained

Adani Power Limited (APL) is back in the spotlight on 8 December 2025 as the stock trades lower intraday even while the company outlines one of the most aggressive thermal power expansion plans India has ever seen. Brokerages remain broadly bullish, but valuation models and some technical indicators are flashing caution. This article pulls together all the major news, forecasts and analyses currently available as of 8 December 2025 to give a structured view of where Adani Power stands now and what could drive the stock next. Adani Power share price today: how the stock is trading On 8 December
8 December 2025
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One 97 Communications (Paytm) Share Price on 8 December 2025: RBI Nod, Q2 Results, Broker Targets and 2026 Outlook

One 97 Communications (Paytm) Share Price on 8 December 2025: RBI Nod, Q2 Results, Broker Targets and 2026 Outlook

As of the morning of 8 December 2025, shares of One 97 Communications Ltd, the parent of Paytm, are trading around ₹1,337–1,338, down roughly 0.5–0.6% on the day but still hovering close to their 52-week high of ₹1,381.75. Over the last year the stock is up about 37%, and over three years it has gained more than 160%, cementing its recovery from post‑IPO lows. mint+1 At a market capitalisation of around ₹85,000–86,000 crore, Paytm now sits firmly in the large mid‑cap / emerging large‑cap bucket of India’s fintech landscape. mint+1 What’s driving this renewed investor enthusiasm is a mix of
8 December 2025
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Bajaj Housing Finance Share Price Near Record Low After Promoter Stake Sale – What Next for NSE: BAJAJHFL?

Bajaj Housing Finance Share Price Near Record Low After Promoter Stake Sale – What Next for NSE: BAJAJHFL?

As of 8 December 2025, Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd (NSE: BAJAJHFL) is trading around ₹94 per share, barely above its 52‑week low and far below its 2025 highs. The slide has been driven less by deteriorating fundamentals and more by a promoter stake sale that has flooded the market with supply, even as the company continues to grow its loan book and profits at a healthy clip. Moneycontrol+1 Where the stock stands today At mid‑session on 8 December 2025, Bajaj Housing Finance was quoting at about ₹93.9–94.1, down roughly 1.5–2% intraday. Moneycontrol data shows a day range of ₹93.8–96.0 and
8 December 2025
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Natco Pharma Share Price Today (8 December 2025): Q2 Results, Adcock Ingram Deal and 2026 Stock Outlook

Natco Pharma Share Price Today (8 December 2025): Q2 Results, Adcock Ingram Deal and 2026 Stock Outlook

Natco Pharma Limited (NSE: NATCOPHARM) is back in the spotlight as the stock trades lower on 8 December 2025 even while the company closes a landmark acquisition in South Africa and navigates life after its blockbuster Revlimid (lenalidomide) windfall. Around late morning on Monday, 8 December, Natco Pharma was trading near ₹908–₹910 on the NSE, down roughly 2.5–3% from Friday’s close of ₹933.60. The stock has moved in a wide intraday band of about ₹904–946 and remains roughly 40% below its 52‑week high of ₹1,505, despite a 6–8% gain over the past week.mint+2Moneycontrol+2 Fundamentals remain solid—low leverage, strong profitability and
8 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company forecast 2026 capital spending would jump to $200 billion, up more than 50% from 2025. The drop came as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales up 14% to $213.4 billion and operating income at $25 billion. Trading in Amazon was volatile, with 179 million shares changing hands.
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