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Oklo (OKLO) Stock on December 5, 2025: $1.5 Billion Equity Plan, Nuclear AI Boom and 2026 Forecasts

Oklo (OKLO) Stock on December 5, 2025: $1.5 Billion Equity Plan, Nuclear AI Boom and 2026 Forecasts

Updated: December 5, 2025 Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) has become the poster child for the collision between two very loud themes: advanced nuclear power and the insatiable energy appetite of AI data centers. In the past year the stock has swung from the teens to nearly $200, delivering more than a 400% 12‑month gain and establishing itself as one of 2025’s most volatile names. Investing.com+2WWT+2 This week, traders have been whipsawed again. After a huge rally driven by fresh U.S. government support for small modular reactors (SMRs), Oklo announced a new $1.5 billion at‑the‑market equity program that sent the stock
5 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock: Netflix Wins Bidding War – What the $70 Billion Deal Could Mean for Investors

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock: Netflix Wins Bidding War – What the $70 Billion Deal Could Mean for Investors

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) has moved from being a highly leveraged turnaround story to the center of 2025’s biggest media takeover battle. As of 5 December 2025, Netflix has reportedly won the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets and entered an exclusive negotiation window, setting up a potentially transformational deal for the entertainment industry – and for WBD shareholders. Deadline+2Variety+2 This article summarizes the latest developments as of 5 December 2025, and brings together current news, forecasts, and valuation analyses around Warner Bros. Discovery stock. WBD stock today: event-driven and up roughly 130% in
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SMX (Security Matters) Stock Soars Over 1,000% in Two Weeks: $111.5M Deal, Gold Bet and High‑Risk Outlook – 5 December 2025

SMX (Security Matters) Stock Soars Over 1,000% in Two Weeks: $111.5M Deal, Gold Bet and High‑Risk Outlook – 5 December 2025

Key Takeaways This article reviews the latest SMX stock news, the December 2025 catalysts, and what current forecasts and analyses suggest for investors. SMX stock today: a tiny float with extreme volatility As of 5 December 2025, the last regular session close for SMX was $141.00 per share on 4 December. After‑hours trading that evening saw quotes around $211, highlighting how violently the stock is swinging. Investing.com+1 Across the key data providers, figures vary, but the overall picture is consistent: This is not a normal small‑cap. It is a micro‑float, high‑short‑interest, ultra‑volatile security that can double or halve in a
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Trustpilot Group Plc Stock on 5 December 2025: Short-Seller Shock, Analyst Upgrades and What Comes Next for LON:TRST

Trustpilot Group Plc Stock on 5 December 2025: Short-Seller Shock, Analyst Upgrades and What Comes Next for LON:TRST

Trustpilot Group Plc (LSE: TRST), the online reviews platform, has just lived through one of the wildest 48 hours in its listed life. A scathing short-seller report from Grizzly Research knocked more than a quarter off the share price in a single session, accusing the business of “mafia‑style” tactics – only for big-name banks to double down with fresh Buy ratings and hefty upside targets the very next day. Investing.com UK+3Reuters+3Financial Times+3 On 5 December 2025, Trustpilot’s share price is attempting a fragile rebound, while investors try to decide whether this is a broken story… or a suddenly discounted growth
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SSE PLC (LON:SSE) Stock on 5 December 2025: Share Price, Ofgem Ruling, £33bn Grid Plan and 2026–2030 Forecasts

SSE PLC (LON:SSE) Stock on 5 December 2025: Share Price, Ofgem Ruling, £33bn Grid Plan and 2026–2030 Forecasts

As of Friday 5 December 2025, SSE plc sits close to its record highs, right in the cross‑hairs of two gigantic forces: the UK’s need for a supercharged electricity grid and investors’ eternal suspicion of capital‑hungry utilities. SSE’s own investor page shows the shares trading at around 2,173p today, giving the FTSE 100 utility a market value in the mid‑£20bn range and placing it near the top of its 52‑week band of roughly 1,450p–2,307p.SSE+1 Over the past five years, long‑term shareholders have enjoyed total returns of roughly 70%, comfortably ahead of the wider UK market.Yahoo Finance The question for 2026
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Unilever PLC Stock (ULVR, UL) on 5 December 2025: Share Price, Magnum Ice Cream Spin‑Off and 2026 Outlook

Unilever PLC Stock (ULVR, UL) on 5 December 2025: Share Price, Magnum Ice Cream Spin‑Off and 2026 Outlook

Data and news up to 5 December 2025. This article is for information only and is not investment advice. 1. Unilever share price today: London ULVR and New York UL Unilever PLC remains one of the most closely watched defensive consumer stocks as it heads into a pivotal weekend of corporate change. In other words, London still prices Unilever as a classic, large‑cap, consumer‑staples name: not cheap, not speculative, but with a meaningful dividend stream. Across markets, Unilever is entering its ice‑cream spin‑off with a mid‑teens earnings multiple and a mid‑3% yield – but a very non‑boring corporate calendar. 2.
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Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RKT) Stock Near 52‑Week High: Price, Forecast and NEC Risk Update – December 5, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RKT) Stock Near 52‑Week High: Price, Forecast and NEC Risk Update – December 5, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, the FTSE‑100 consumer health and hygiene giant behind Dettol, Durex, Lysol and Nurofen, is ending 2025 on the front foot. The shares are trading just below their recent 52‑week high after a strong third quarter, a major portfolio reshaping and a wave of analyst upgrades – even as U.S. infant‑formula litigation continues to hang over the story. Reuters+1 Below is a detailed look at where the stock stands today, the latest forecasts and analyst views, and the key risks investors are watching as of 5 December 2025. Share price today: close to record territory On the
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Sage Group plc (LON: SGE): Insider Deals, £300m Buyback and 2026 Forecasts – Update as of 5 December 2025

Sage Group plc (LON: SGE): Insider Deals, £300m Buyback and 2026 Forecasts – Update as of 5 December 2025

Sage Group plc’s share price is trading near the bottom of its 52‑week range, just as the FTSE 100 software group ramps up a £300 million share buyback, reports strong full‑year 2025 results, and discloses a flurry of insider share awards and sales. That combination makes Sage (LON: SGE) one of the more interesting “quality compounder at a discount” stories on the London market going into 2026. Sage share price on 5 December 2025 As of trading on 5 December 2025, Sage shares are changing hands at around 1,068p on the London Stock Exchange, slightly above Thursday’s close of 1,064.5p.
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NatWest Group (LON: NWG) Stock Near Record Highs After BoE Stress Test – Latest News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (5 December 2025)

NatWest Group (LON: NWG) Stock Near Record Highs After BoE Stress Test – Latest News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (5 December 2025)

NatWest Group plc (LON: NWG; NYSE: NWG) has quietly turned into one of the strongest-performing large European banks of 2025. As of 4 December, the NatWest share price on the London Stock Exchange closed at 625.8p, up about 52% over the past year and sitting less than 3% below its new 52‑week high of 641.4p set on 3 December.FT Markets In New York, the ADRs finished at $16.68 on 4 December, near their own 52‑week high of $16.94 and up roughly 57% year‑on‑year.Investing.com That rally is being powered by three big storylines: At the same time, a fresh Goldman Sachs
5 December 2025
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Compass Group PLC (CPG.L) Stock Outlook: 2025 Results Beat, Big Broker Upgrades and What’s Next as of 5 December 2025

Compass Group PLC (CPG.L) Stock Outlook: 2025 Results Beat, Big Broker Upgrades and What’s Next as of 5 December 2025

LONDON, 5 December 2025 – Compass Group PLC’s share price is hovering just above its 52‑week low even after the world’s largest contract caterer delivered another year of double‑digit profit growth and attracted a wave of broker upgrades. That tension – strong fundamentals vs. weak share price – is exactly what makes Compass one of the more interesting large‑cap consumer names to watch right now. As of the close on 4 December 2025, Compass Group shares finished at 2,360p on the London Stock Exchange, up 1.42% on the day but still down from highs of 2,853p earlier in the year.
5 December 2025
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Imperial Brands PLC Stock on 5 December 2025: Near 52‑Week Highs, £1.45bn Buyback and 2030 Strategy – What Investors Need to Know

Imperial Brands PLC Stock on 5 December 2025: Near 52‑Week Highs, £1.45bn Buyback and 2030 Strategy – What Investors Need to Know

Data and market information in this article are up to date as of 5 December 2025. Where Imperial Brands’ Share Price Stands Today Imperial Brands PLC (LON: IMB; OTCMKTS: IMBBY, IMBBF) heads into 5 December 2025 trading very close to its 12‑month highs in both London and New York. On the London Stock Exchange, recent data show Imperial Brands closing at around 3,300p on 4 December, after trading in a daily range of roughly 3,238p–3,307p and gaining nearly 1% on the day. Over the past week the share price has risen steadily, extending a rally that has pushed the stock
5 December 2025
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Anglo American (AAL.L) Stock on 5 December 2025: Teck Merger Vote, BHP Exit and What Comes Next

Anglo American (AAL.L) Stock on 5 December 2025: Teck Merger Vote, BHP Exit and What Comes Next

As of 5 December 2025, Anglo American plc sits at the centre of one of the biggest shake‑ups the global mining industry has seen in a decade. The FTSE 100 miner’s share price is hovering around 2,950p, close to its 12‑month high just above 3,000p, after a year defined by a failed BHP takeover, a transformational merger deal with Teck Resources, and an aggressive restructuring of its portfolio. FT Markets+1 Below is a structured look at the latest news, forecasts and analysis investors are watching today. Share price today: near 12‑month highs after a strong rebound The latest available data
5 December 2025
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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price: OpenAI Deal, Massive Buybacks and 2026 Stock Forecasts – 5 December 2025 Update

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price: OpenAI Deal, Massive Buybacks and 2026 Stock Forecasts – 5 December 2025 Update

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LON:LSEG) is trading around 8,690p as of the close on 4 December 2025, near the bottom of its 52‑week range of 8,096p to 12,185p and roughly 29% below its February high of 12,185p.Hargreaves Lansdown+2Investing.com+2 That weak share price contrasts sharply with what’s happening inside the business: mid‑single‑digit organic revenue growth, upgraded margin guidance, a £2bn+ share buyback programme, a new blockchain-based Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) platform, and fresh AI partnerships with OpenAI and LG AI Research layered on top of LSEG’s long‑standing Microsoft alliance.KoreaTechToday+3LSEG+3LSEG+3 Below is a detailed look at the latest news, forecasts and
5 December 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group Share Price Today: Dividend Outlook, Motor Finance Risk and 2026 Forecast

Lloyds Banking Group Share Price Today: Dividend Outlook, Motor Finance Risk and 2026 Forecast

London, 5 December 2025 Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) is heading into year‑end trading close to a 52‑week high, with investors weighing strong capital, rising dividends and a powerful share buyback against the lingering cost of the UK motor finance scandal. As of the London close on Thursday 4 December, Lloyds shares ended at 96.96p, up roughly 83% over the past 12 months, near a 52‑week range of 52.44p–97.74p. The stock carries a market capitalisation of about £57bn, trades around 1.25 times book value, on a P/E of 17x, and offers a trailing dividend yield of roughly 3.4%. Investing.com+1
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Shell Plc (SHEL) Stock on 5 December 2025: Latest Price, LNG Canada Setbacks, Adura JV and 2026 Outlook

Shell Plc (SHEL) Stock on 5 December 2025: Latest Price, LNG Canada Setbacks, Adura JV and 2026 Outlook

As of the close on Thursday 4 December 2025, Shell Plc’s New York–listed ADRs (ticker SHEL) were trading around $74.5, leaving the stock in the upper half of its 52‑week range and up roughly 19% year‑to‑date in 2025.Intellectia+1 Recent buyback disclosures show London‑listed shares changing hands near £28 and Amsterdam‑listed shares around €32, underscoring how far the stock has climbed from the lows of 2022–2023.Stock Titan+1 That strong performance comes with a dense cluster of headlines as of 5 December 2025: This article pulls together the current news, forecasts and analyses around Shell Plc stock as of 5 December 2025
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National Grid plc (LON: NG, NYSE: NGG) Stock on 5 December 2025: RIIO‑T3 Ruling, £28bn Grid Plan, Dividend Outlook and 2026 Forecasts

National Grid plc (LON: NG, NYSE: NGG) Stock on 5 December 2025: RIIO‑T3 Ruling, £28bn Grid Plan, Dividend Outlook and 2026 Forecasts

National Grid plc’s share price is trading close to 52‑week highs, supported by a new UK regulatory package, a massive investment pipeline and a solid dividend yield of just over 4%. As of 5 December 2025, investors are digesting Ofgem’s final RIIO‑T3 determination, a £28 billion upgrade to Britain’s energy networks, fresh half‑year results and a change of CEO — all of which will shape the stock’s path into 2026. Investing.com+2Reuters+2 Where National Grid’s share price stands today On the London Stock Exchange, National Grid’s ordinary shares (ticker: NG. or NG) closed on 4 December at 1,142.5 pence, down a fraction
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Diageo plc (DGE, DEO) Stock on 5 December 2025: UBS Downgrade, CEO Shake-Up and What the Latest Forecasts Signal

Diageo plc (DGE, DEO) Stock on 5 December 2025: UBS Downgrade, CEO Shake-Up and What the Latest Forecasts Signal

Published: 5 December 2025 Diageo plc, the Johnnie Walker and Guinness owner, heads into the final weeks of 2025 under heavy scrutiny. The shares are trading close to decade lows, guidance has been cut, a new “turnaround” CEO is about to take charge, and today UBS downgraded the stock — yet most analysts’ 12‑month targets still suggest meaningful upside. Below is a structured look at the latest price action, news, forecasts and analysis as of 5 December 2025. Diageo share price today: near the bottom of its 12‑month range As of the latest full trading session (Thursday, 4 December 2025),
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GSK plc Stock in December 2025: Buybacks, New CEO and Strong Q3 Results Drive a 40% Rally

GSK plc Stock in December 2025: Buybacks, New CEO and Strong Q3 Results Drive a 40% Rally

GSK share price today, latest news, dividend, buyback activity and stock forecast as of 5 December 2025. GSK Share Price: Trading Near Multi‑Year Highs After a Strong 2025 GSK plc (LON:GSK; NYSE:GSK) is heading into year‑end 2025 on the front foot. As of the latest close before 5 December 2025, GSK’s London‑listed shares were trading around 1,826–1,837p, while the NYSE‑listed ADR ended at about $48.57 on 4 December.Investing.com+2Shares Magazine+2 That puts the stock close to its 52‑week highs of roughly $48.7 for the ADR and just below recent peaks in London, after a powerful run from roughly $34 per ADR
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HSBC Holdings plc Stock on 5 December 2025: Share Price, AI Push, Hang Seng Deal and 2030 Forecasts

HSBC Holdings plc Stock on 5 December 2025: Share Price, AI Push, Hang Seng Deal and 2030 Forecasts

Updated 5 December 2025 HSBC Holdings plc stock is heading into the final weeks of 2025 trading near multi‑year highs, powered by rising profits, aggressive capital returns and two big strategic bets: a proposed buyout of Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank and a new generative‑AI partnership with French start‑up Mistral. At the same time, fresh legal provisions, a surprise chair appointment and a shifting rate environment are keeping risk firmly in the picture. This article pulls together the latest share‑price data, company news, analyst views and model‑driven forecasts as of 5 December 2025. HSBC share price today: near the top
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BP Stock Outlook on December 5, 2025: Buybacks, Castrol Sale Talks and a Hydrogen Retreat Rewire the BP p.l.c. Story

BP Stock Outlook on December 5, 2025: Buybacks, Castrol Sale Talks and a Hydrogen Retreat Rewire the BP p.l.c. Story

BP p.l.c. (NYSE: BP, LSE: BP.) is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with its share price near the top of its recent range, investors swimming in dividends and buybacks, and the company quietly stepping back from some of its most ambitious hydrogen projects. At the same time, it’s reported to be in advanced talks to sell its Castrol lubricants arm for more than $8 billion, a move that could reshape the balance between “old” oil and “new” energy in BP’s portfolio. MarketScreener+1 This article pulls together the latest news, forecasts and analyses as of 5 December 2025 to
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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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