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Shan Ahmed Khan

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Zip Co Ltd (ASX:ZIP) Share Price Today: Buyback Cancellations, New Performance Rights, US Dual-Listing Update, and Analyst Forecasts (12 Dec 2025)

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:ZIP) Share Price Today: Buyback Cancellations, New Performance Rights, US Dual-Listing Update, and Analyst Forecasts (12 Dec 2025)

Zip Co Ltd issued 1,798,424 new performance rights under its employee incentive scheme and converted 10,118 rights into ordinary shares, according to ASX filings on December 12. The company also updated director Cynthia Scott’s interests. Zip shares closed at A$3.01, well below the analyst target average of A$5.10.
Fairfax Leads Race for IDBI Bank Stake Sale: December-End Bid Deadline Near as Kotak Stays in the Fray

Fairfax Leads Race for IDBI Bank Stake Sale: December-End Bid Deadline Near as Kotak Stays in the Fray

Fairfax Financial has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank from the Indian government and LIC, sources said. The stake, valued at nearly $7 billion, has also drawn a bid from Kotak Mahindra Bank. IDBI Bank shares rose 3.6% to ₹98.60 on December 12 after news of the narrowed field. The deadline for financial bids is set for late December, possibly extending into January.
Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) Share Price Near Record High: Today’s News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook (Dec 12, 2025)

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) Share Price Near Record High: Today’s News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook (Dec 12, 2025)

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) traded near A$12.7 on December 12, close to its 52-week high after gaining over 150% year-to-date. The company announced its December quarter results will be released before market open on January 21, 2026, with a conference call to follow. Strong gold prices and sector momentum have driven recent gains.
12 December 2025
Liontown Limited Stock (ASX:LTR): Latest News, Lithium Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of 12 December 2025

Liontown Limited Stock (ASX:LTR): Latest News, Lithium Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of 12 December 2025

Liontown Limited shares traded near A$1.483 on 12 December 2025, with a market cap of about A$4.36 billion. The company signed a binding offtake deal with Canmax Technologies for 150,000 wmt of spodumene concentrate annually in 2027 and 2028, priced by index formula. Liontown also completed its first digital spot sales auction in November, drawing over 50 buyers.
12 December 2025
Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock: Power Outage Risks, Index Additions, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus (12 December 2025)

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock: Power Outage Risks, Index Additions, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus (12 December 2025)

Lynas Rare Earths shares traded at A$12.9 on 12 December 2025, valuing the company at about A$13 billion after a sharp drop tied to operational risks at its Kalgoorlie facility. Power disruptions there led to a projected one-month shortfall in rare earth carbonate output, which cannot be offset by Malaysian production. Broker opinions on the stock remain divided.
12 December 2025
ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Opens Dec 12: GMP Trends, Marquee Pre-IPO Buyers, Anchor Book Details and What Investors Are Watching

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Opens Dec 12: GMP Trends, Marquee Pre-IPO Buyers, Anchor Book Details and What Investors Are Watching

ICICI Prudential AMC’s IPO opened for subscription in Mumbai on December 12, priced at ₹2,061–₹2,165 per share, with a total offer size of about ₹10,603 crore. The entire issue is an offer-for-sale by Prudential Corporation Holdings, bringing no fresh capital to the AMC. A pre-IPO placement raised around ₹4,800 crore from 26 entities, including the family offices of Azim Premji and Shiv Nadar. Listing is expected on December 19.
Santos Limited Stock (ASX:STO): Share Price Snapshot, Barossa LNG Progress, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (December 12, 2025)

Santos Limited Stock (ASX:STO): Share Price Snapshot, Barossa LNG Progress, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (December 12, 2025)

Santos Limited shares fell 1.11% to A$6.22 by midday on December 12, 2025, underperforming a rising Australian market. Investors cited concerns over Barossa LNG ramp-up issues, including a technical shutdown on the BW Opal FPSO, and ongoing uncertainty around Australian gas policy. Broker forecasts remained mixed.
12 December 2025
South32 Ltd Stock (ASX:S32) on 12 December 2025: Share Buyback Updates, Cerro Matoso Exit, and What Analysts Forecast for 2026

South32 Ltd Stock (ASX:S32) on 12 December 2025: Share Buyback Updates, Cerro Matoso Exit, and What Analysts Forecast for 2026

South32 shares rose 3.21% to A$3.54 as of 15:11 AEDT on 12 December 2025, nearing their 52-week high. The company continues to issue daily buyback notices across ASX, LSE, and JSE channels, signaling ongoing capital management. Market cap stood near A$15.9 billion. Average daily trading volume over the past year was about 17.9 million shares.
12 December 2025
Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (WDS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 12, 2025

Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (WDS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 12, 2025

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS; NYSE: WDS) shares traded near A$24.7 in Australia and $16.38 in the U.S. on Dec. 12, 2025. Nearly 99% of union members at the Pluto LNG 2 project voted to strike over pay disputes, threatening project timelines. Woodside also placed $38 million in high bids in a recent U.S. Gulf of Mexico lease sale.
ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) Stock: Latest News, Share Price Drivers, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook (12 December 2025)

ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) Stock: Latest News, Share Price Drivers, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook (12 December 2025)

Former ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott has sued the bank in the NSW Supreme Court, claiming ANZ breached his exit contract by cutting A$13.5 million in bonuses. ANZ said it will defend the case, citing regulatory rules on executive pay. Shares traded around A$35.73, up 1% on the day. The dispute comes as proxy advisers urge shareholders to reject ANZ’s executive remuneration report.
12 December 2025
Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) Stock: Share Price Jumps to A$27.34 as Gold Strengthens — News, Forecasts & Key Catalysts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) Stock: Share Price Jumps to A$27.34 as Gold Strengthens — News, Forecasts & Key Catalysts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Northern Star Resources closed up 2.88% at A$27.335 on Dec. 12, 2025, as gold stocks rallied on the ASX. The company reaffirmed a A$225 million FY26 exploration budget, focusing 73% on in-mine growth and extending the Fimiston South mineralisation at Kalgoorlie. Trading volume reached 2.64 million shares. Shares remain near a 52-week high.
Fortescue Ltd Stock (ASX:FMG) Today: Share Price Near 52‑Week Highs, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook and What’s Next (Dec 12, 2025)

Fortescue Ltd Stock (ASX:FMG) Today: Share Price Near 52‑Week Highs, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook and What’s Next (Dec 12, 2025)

Fortescue Ltd shares traded near 12-month highs at A$22.93–A$22.98 on Friday, December 12, 2025, after rebounding from a low of A$13.18 earlier this year. The company’s market cap stands around A$70.6 billion. Investors remain focused on iron ore prices and China’s demand, as Fortescue pushes new technology and energy ambitions while still relying on Pilbara iron ore revenue.
12 December 2025
CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) Stock News Today: Buyback Update, Seqirus Uncertainty, and Analyst Forecasts for 2026

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) Stock News Today: Buyback Update, Seqirus Uncertainty, and Analyst Forecasts for 2026

CSL Limited disclosed on December 12 it bought back 52,154 shares for A$9.35 million the previous day, bringing total buybacks to 2,721,371 shares and A$534.98 million under its A$750 million program. Shares traded around A$182.42 intraday. The buyback, managed by UBS, is set to run until June 2026. Investors remain focused on vaccine demand volatility and delays in the Seqirus spin-off.
12 December 2025
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