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Shan Ahmed Khan

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Venture Corporation Limited (SGX: V03) in 2025: Earnings Dip, Special Dividend and What Comes Next

Venture Corporation Limited (SGX: V03) in 2025: Earnings Dip, Special Dividend and What Comes Next

Venture Corporation Limited, Singapore’s quietly influential electronics and technology manufacturer, is ending 2025 in an odd position: profits are slipping, dividends are rising and analysts are split on whether the stock is a safe harbour or a fully‑priced bet on a recovery that hasn’t quite shown up yet. As at the morning of 8 December 2025, Venture’s share price was trading around S$15 – S$14.97 on Growbeansprout at 9:20am and S$15.11 on SGinvestors at 11:19am. Grow Beansprout+1That puts the stock near the upper end of its 52‑week range of about S$10.17 to S$15.15. Investing.com Under the surface, though, the picture
8 December 2025
Hongkong Land Holdings (SGX: H78) Stock Outlook 2026: Buybacks, Deep Discount to NAV and a Stabilising Hong Kong Office Market

Hongkong Land Holdings (SGX: H78) Stock Outlook 2026: Buybacks, Deep Discount to NAV and a Stabilising Hong Kong Office Market

As of 8 December 2025, Hongkong Land Holdings Limited’s shares on the Singapore Exchange (SGX: H78) trade around US$6.70 per share, after a strong run this year driven by aggressive buybacks, large asset disposals and early signs of stabilisation in Hong Kong’s Central office market. Grow Beansprout+1 Yet the story is anything but straightforward. Third‑quarter 2025 underlying profit fell 13% year‑on‑year, even as the stock now changes hands at roughly 0.49 times book value, near the upper end of its 10‑year valuation range. The Business Times+1 Analyst targets are unusually split: some models see modest upside from here, others imply
8 December 2025
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United Overseas Bank Limited (U11.SI) Stock: Can a 6.6% Dividend Yield Outweigh Margin and Credit Risks in 2026?

United Overseas Bank Limited (U11.SI) Stock: Can a 6.6% Dividend Yield Outweigh Margin and Credit Risks in 2026?

As of 8 December 2025, United Overseas Bank Limited (“UOB”, SGX: U11) sits at around S$34.5 per share, slightly down year‑to‑date but still one of Singapore’s core dividend banking plays.MarketScreener+1The stock combines a high dividend yield of roughly 6.6% with increased uncertainty over margins and asset quality heading into 2026.Dividends+2Investing.com+2 Below is a detailed look at the latest news, forecasts and valuation metrics around UOB stock as of 8 December 2025. Key points Where UOB stock trades today As of 8 December 2025, UOB’s share price on the Singapore Exchange is around S$34.5. Market data providers show it down roughly
8 December 2025
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Best Singapore Stocks to Buy Now (December 2025): 8 SGX Picks for a Lower-Rate World

Best Singapore Stocks to Buy Now (December 2025): 8 SGX Picks for a Lower-Rate World

Singapore’s stock market is ending 2025 on a high note. The Straits Times Index (STI) closed at 4,520.40 on 8 December 2025, just a shade below its recent record of 4,575.91 and up about 19% over the past 12 months. Investing.com At the same time, bond yields and cash rates have been sliding. The 10‑year Singapore government bond yield has fallen from 2.86% at the start of 2025 to about 2.06% in late November, while six‑month T‑bill and fixed deposit rates are now under 1.5%. Beansprout That makes dividend‑paying stocks and REITs far more attractive versus cash. Globally, markets are
8 December 2025
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX: BS6) Stock on 8 December 2025: Record Profits, Green Order Book and Big Analyst Upgrades

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX: BS6) Stock on 8 December 2025: Record Profits, Green Order Book and Big Analyst Upgrades

SINGAPORE — 8 December 2025 Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd, one of China’s largest private shipyards and a heavyweight on Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI), heads into the second week of December 2025 with three big storylines: All of that is happening while the share price digests a wild year of US port‑fee fears, a BlackRock exit, and shifting expectations for global trade. Below is a structured look at where the stock stands as of 8 December 2025, drawing together the latest news, forecasts and broker analyses. Share price snapshot on 8 December 2025 Yangzijiang’s primary listing on the Singapore Exchange
8 December 2025
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OCBC Bank (SGX: O39) Stock Near Record Highs: Q3 2025 Earnings, Capital Return, and 2026 Outlook

OCBC Bank (SGX: O39) Stock Near Record Highs: Q3 2025 Earnings, Capital Return, and 2026 Outlook

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC, SGX: O39) is finishing 2025 in strong form. Its share price is hovering just below fresh record highs after a solid third quarter, a multi‑billion‑dollar capital return plan and a wave of news around wealth management, digital initiatives and leadership change. As of the morning of 8 December 2025, OCBC shares are trading around S$18.80–18.81 on the Singapore Exchange, down slightly on the day but still near record territory.Grow Beansprout+1 That places the bank among the best‑performing blue chips in recent weeks, even though it had lagged the Straits Times Index (STI) earlier in the
8 December 2025
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Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) Stock: Latest News, Price Targets and Outlook as of 8 December 2025

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) Stock: Latest News, Price Targets and Outlook as of 8 December 2025

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) has quietly turned into one of Asia’s better-performing exchange stocks. Over the past 12 months its share price has climbed roughly 30–32% and now trades around S$16.8 per share, near the top of its 52‑week range of about S$11.50–17.89. TradingView+1 Investors going into 2026 are weighing three things at once: record earnings and a rising dividend, an ambitious push into new products (including crypto derivatives and a Nasdaq dual‑listing tie‑up), and valuations that look full by most traditional yardsticks. SGX share price snapshot on 8 December 2025 On current numbers, SGX isn’t behaving like a
8 December 2025
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DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05): 2025 Earnings, AI Pivot and Regional Deals – Outlook for 2026

DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05): 2025 Earnings, AI Pivot and Regional Deals – Outlook for 2026

As of 8 December 2025, DBS Group Holdings Ltd – Southeast Asia’s largest bank by assets – is in a very particular sweet spot: record income, high dividends and global awards for AI innovation on one side, and mounting margin pressure, technology risk and heavy regulatory scrutiny on the other. The bank’s 2025 story so far is defined by three big themes: Here’s a detailed look at where DBS stands now, and how analysts see the stock heading into 2026. Where DBS Group Holdings Stands Today DBS Group Holdings Ltd, listed on the Singapore Exchange under ticker D05, is the
8 December 2025
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Sembcorp Industries Stock Outlook: Alinta Energy Talks, India IPO Plans and Renewables Growth – 8 December 2025

Sembcorp Industries Stock Outlook: Alinta Energy Talks, India IPO Plans and Renewables Growth – 8 December 2025

Singapore-listed Sembcorp Industries Ltd (SGX: U96) is back in focus as investors digest fresh headlines on a possible multibillion‑dollar Australian acquisition, an India IPO plan and a still‑resilient 2025 earnings profile – all against a share price that has cooled from its mid‑year peak. Sembcorp Industries share price on 8 December 2025 As of the close on 8 December 2025, Sembcorp Industries’ share price stood at S$5.89, down about 1.7% on the day. Investing.com Despite the latest dip, the stock is still up roughly 6–7% year‑to‑date, according to exchange data compiled by MarketScreener. MarketScreener That headline number hides a bumpy
8 December 2025
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Singtel Share Price (SGX: Z74): Dividend Boost, Airtel Stake Sale and Data‑Centre Push – 2026 Outlook as of 8 December 2025

Singtel Share Price (SGX: Z74): Dividend Boost, Airtel Stake Sale and Data‑Centre Push – 2026 Outlook as of 8 December 2025

All figures in Singapore dollars (S$) unless stated otherwise. 1. Where Singtel’s Share Price Stands on 8 December 2025 Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel, SGX: Z74) is trading around S$4.58–4.59 today, 8 December 2025, according to live SGX pricing data from multiple providers. Grow Beansprout+2SG Investors+2 Over the past year, the stock has staged a powerful rerating: In other words, this is no longer a “neglected dividend dinosaur”. The market has clearly noticed Singtel’s pivot toward digital infrastructure, share buybacks and a richer dividend framework. 2. Earnings Momentum: FY2025 and First Half FY2026 Full Year FY2025 (Year Ended 31 March 2025)
8 December 2025
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock Outlook: ASX 50 Promotion, Power Disruptions and 2026 Boom Forecasts

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock Outlook: ASX 50 Promotion, Power Disruptions and 2026 Boom Forecasts

Sydney, 8 December 2025 — Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX: LYC), the largest rare earths producer outside China, is entering a pivotal phase. The stock is being promoted into the blue‑chip S&P/ASX 50 Index, analysts are calling for revenues to almost double in 2026, and yet fresh coverage from Morningstar says the shares are fundamentally overpriced. At the same time, power problems at a key plant are weighing on near‑term output and sentiment. TradingView+3Company Announcements+3Reuters+3 Against that backdrop, Lynas has become one of the most closely watched names on the ASX — both for what it says about the rare
8 December 2025
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Telstra (ASX:TLS) Share Price Near 52‑Week High as Senate Scrutiny Meets Bullish Analyst Upgrades – 8 December 2025

Telstra (ASX:TLS) Share Price Near 52‑Week High as Senate Scrutiny Meets Bullish Analyst Upgrades – 8 December 2025

Telstra Group Limited (ASX:TLS) shares are trading just under the A$5 mark on 8 December 2025, leaving Australia’s largest telecom group close to the top of its 52‑week range as investors weigh fresh regulatory scrutiny against a string of earnings beats, share buybacks and upgraded analyst valuations.StockInvest+1 The latest catalyst is a Senate inquiry into Triple Zero reliability, which has pulled Telstra’s emergency‑call performance into the political spotlight at the same time Morningstar has lifted its fair value estimate for the stock and reaffirmed its view of Telstra as a “defensive” compounder under its new Connected Future 30 strategy.ChannelNews+2Morningstar+2 Telstra
8 December 2025
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Orica Limited (ASX: ORI) Stock Update – 8 December 2025: Record Earnings, Bigger Dividend and Hydrogen Ambitions

Orica Limited (ASX: ORI) Stock Update – 8 December 2025: Record Earnings, Bigger Dividend and Hydrogen Ambitions

All figures in Australian dollars unless stated otherwise. Data current as of 8 December 2025. Orica share price today: near the top of its 52‑week range Orica Limited (ASX: ORI), the mining and infrastructure solutions group best known for explosives and blasting technology, is trading around A$23.90 per share on 8 December 2025. Recent quotes put the day’s range roughly between A$23.61 and A$23.91, with a 52‑week range of about A$14.88 to A$24.82. Investing.com At these levels, Orica’s market capitalisation sits at roughly A$11.2 billion, and the stock is now about 61% above its 52‑week low, reflecting a strong rerating
8 December 2025
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) Share Price, Dividend and Stock Forecast – 8 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) Share Price, Dividend and Stock Forecast – 8 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) is still the heavyweight of the ASX banking sector, but its share price halo has slipped in 2025. After a year of record profits, generous dividends and now‑fading interest‑rate‑cut hopes, investors are asking a simple question with a complicated answer: is CBA still worth its premium price tag? Below is a deep dive into CBA’s share price today, the latest news, analyst forecasts and key risks as at 8 December 2025. CBA share price today: modest bounce after a rough November On 8 December 2025, Commonwealth Bank shares were trading around A$154–155, with Investing.com
8 December 2025
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BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) Stock Hits 52‑Week High as Anglo Bid Fades and Samarco Risk Eases

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) Stock Hits 52‑Week High as Anglo Bid Fades and Samarco Risk Eases

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP, NYSE:BHP) has surged back into the spotlight. On 8 December 2025, BHP shares on the ASX traded around A$44.5, just shy of a fresh 52‑week high of A$44.84, giving the miner a market capitalisation of roughly A$226 billion. That puts BHP within striking distance of Commonwealth Bank’s A$258 billion valuation and cements its place at the heart of the current resources-led rally on the ASX.Google+1 At the same time, a series of legal, strategic and ESG developments – from the Samarco class action settlement to the failed Anglo American takeover bid and advances in decarbonisation –
8 December 2025
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Australian Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Softens as Miners Drag and Lithium Surges Ahead of RBA Decision (8 December 2025)

Australian Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Softens as Miners Drag and Lithium Surges Ahead of RBA Decision (8 December 2025)

The Australian stock market opened the week on a cautious note on Monday, 8 December 2025, as investors positioned themselves ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) final policy decision of the year. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 fell around 0.3% in the first minutes of trade to about 8,606 points, with nine of 11 sectors lower, before trimming losses to sit roughly 0.1% down at 8,623 points around 10:15am AEDT – just below Friday’s 8,634.6 close.Indo Premier+2ABC+2 Global leads were mildly positive: Wall Street edged higher after benign US inflation data reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut
8 December 2025
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JD Stock Today (December 7, 2025): Latest News, Q3 2025 Earnings, JDi IPO and 2026 Forecast

JD Stock Today (December 7, 2025): Latest News, Q3 2025 Earnings, JDi IPO and 2026 Forecast

Updated: December 7, 2025 JD.com’s U.S.–listed shares are trading around $29.90, hovering just above their 52‑week low and well below the mid‑$40s they touched earlier this year. That gap between price and history is exactly why JD stock is back on a lot of watchlists. MarketBeat Since November’s Q3 earnings beat, the story around JD has become a tug‑of‑war: strong revenue growth and user momentum on one side, heavy investments and margin pressure on the other. Add in a new Hong Kong IPO for its industrial arm and a steady drumbeat of institutional buying, and JD has turned into one
7 December 2025
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Cisco Stock (CSCO) Outlook for December 2025: AI Orders, Splunk Synergies and Wall Street’s Latest Price Targets

Cisco Stock (CSCO) Outlook for December 2025: AI Orders, Splunk Synergies and Wall Street’s Latest Price Targets

As of 7 December 2025, Cisco Systems’ stock is back near its historical highs and sitting squarely in the middle of the market’s AI infrastructure story. Strong fiscal 2026 guidance, an expanding AI order book, and deeper integration of the $28 billion Splunk acquisition have turned CSCO into one of the more closely watched “old-guard” tech names again. Cisco Investor Relations+2Cisco Investor Relations+2 At the same time, the stock’s valuation has crept above its long‑term average, insiders have been net sellers in recent months, and at least some valuation models now flag potential downside even as others still see modest upside.
7 December 2025
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Nasdaq: NKLA (Now NKLAQ) Stock in December 2025 – Bankruptcy, Delisting and the Final Chapter for Nikola Shareholders

Nasdaq: NKLA (Now NKLAQ) Stock in December 2025 – Bankruptcy, Delisting and the Final Chapter for Nikola Shareholders

Updated December 7, 2025 Nikola Corporation — once hyped as a “next Tesla” hydrogen truck pioneer under the Nasdaq ticker NKLA — is now deep in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, delisted from Nasdaq, and trading over‑the‑counter as NKLAQ at fractions of a cent. The legal and financial endgame is essentially written: a confirmed Plan of Liquidation that cancels all common stock with no recovery for shareholders. TechStock²+3Nikola Corporation+3Stock Titan+3 For traders still seeing “Nasdaq: NKLA stock” headlines in screeners or watchlists, it’s critical to understand that the Nasdaq listing is gone, the business has effectively shut down, and the remaining stock
7 December 2025
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Enbridge Stock (ENB) in December 2025: Dividend Hike, 2026 Outlook and AI‑Powered Growth

Enbridge Stock (ENB) in December 2025: Dividend Hike, 2026 Outlook and AI‑Powered Growth

Enbridge stock has moved back into the spotlight in early December 2025 after the Canadian pipeline and utility giant raised its dividend again and issued fresh 2026 financial guidance. For investors watching TSX:ENB and NYSE:ENB as income plays with moderate growth, the latest numbers, regulatory milestones and analyst forecasts paint a clearer picture of what the next few years might look like. Where Enbridge stock trades today As of the close on December 5, 2025, Enbridge shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:ENB) finished at C$66.58, down about 1.0% on the day.MarketBeat The NYSE listing (ENB) is trading around US$48,
7 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Verizon stock snaps seven-day winning streak — what to watch for VZ into the new week

Verizon stock snaps seven-day winning streak — what to watch for VZ into the new week

8 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 17:31 EST — Market closed. Verizon Communications Inc shares fell 1.7% on Friday to close at $46.31, underperforming a broad rally that lifted the Dow and S&P 500. The drop snapped a seven-session winning streak for the telecoms giant. (MarketWatch) The pullback comes after a sharp run-up since Verizon’s late-January results, when it flagged higher wireless subscriber growth and rolled out a $25 billion share buyback program, its first in nearly six years. The company also projected 2026 adjusted profit above analysts’ expectations, according to LSEG data. (Reuters) Management churn is still hanging over the
Disney stock ends week higher after Friday bounce — what to watch for DIS next week

Disney stock ends week higher after Friday bounce — what to watch for DIS next week

7 February 2026
Disney shares closed up 3.6% at $108.70 Friday, recovering from earlier losses as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow topped 50,000. Investors are watching Super Bowl streaming economics and Disney’s CEO transition, with Josh D’Amaro set to take over at the March 18 meeting. Disney reported quarterly revenue of $25.98 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.63, while segment operating income fell 9% to $4.6 billion.
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