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Shan Ahmed Khan

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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock on 2 December 2025: Stress Test Relief, Hang Seng Bet and 2026 Outlook

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock on 2 December 2025: Stress Test Relief, Hang Seng Bet and 2026 Outlook

HSBC Holdings Plc (LSE: HSBA, NYSE: HSBC) is trading near cycle highs as investors digest a rare combination: tougher headlines about litigation and China property, offset by upgraded income guidance, resilient capital, and a bold bet on Hong Kong via the proposed buyout of Hang Seng Bank. As of 2 December 2025, HSBC sits at the intersection of three big storylines: This article pulls together the latest price action, news, forecasts and risks so you can see how the pieces fit. It is informational only and not investment advice. 1. HSBC share price snapshot on 2 December 2025 On the
2 December 2025
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Barclays PLC Stock Today: BoE Stress Tests, £1.5bn Buybacks and a 60% Rally – What 2 December 2025 Means for Investors

Barclays PLC Stock Today: BoE Stress Tests, £1.5bn Buybacks and a 60% Rally – What 2 December 2025 Means for Investors

As of 2 December 2025, Barclays PLC has quietly morphed from “perennial value trap” into one of the strongest-performing large-cap bank stocks on either side of the Atlantic. The London‑listed shares closed on 1 December at about 429.6p, just a fraction below their 52‑week high of 432.4p, valuing the group at roughly £60bn.Hargreaves Lansdown+1 Over the past year the stock is up around 60–80%, depending on the data source, vastly outpacing the FTSE 100.TS2 Tech+1 In New York, the ADRs (NYSE: BCS) are changing hands around $22.75, having climbed roughly 65–70% year‑to‑date.TS2 Tech Layer on top: …and you have a
2 December 2025
Tunbridge Wells Water Crisis: 24,000 Residents Face Fourth Day of Dry Taps as MP Demands South East Water Boss Resign

Tunbridge Wells Water Crisis: 24,000 Residents Face Fourth Day of Dry Taps as MP Demands South East Water Boss Resign

Residents of Tunbridge Wells and surrounding villages are enduring a fourth day of severe water disruption after a “bad chemical batch” forced the shutdown of a key treatment works, leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without a reliable supply.Sky News+1 South East Water is under intense political and public pressure, with local MP Mike Martin calling for chief executive David Hinton to resign over what he describes as a “total failure of leadership”.The Independent+1 As of Tuesday 2 December 2025, the company says supplies are gradually returning, but thousands of properties across Kent and parts of East Sussex
2 December 2025
Punjab National Bank Share Price Today: PNB Hits New 52‑Week High as PSU Bank Rally Continues – Q2 FY26 Results, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

Punjab National Bank Share Price Today: PNB Hits New 52‑Week High as PSU Bank Rally Continues – Q2 FY26 Results, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

Mumbai, 2 December 2025 – Punjab National Bank (NSE: PNB, BSE: 532461) is trading near record highs as investors continue to favour public‑sector banks (PSBs). On 2 December 2025, PNB’s stock touched a fresh 52‑week high around ₹127.8 even as the broader market stayed under pressure.Markets Mojo+1 Below is a complete round‑up of today’s price action, the latest news, quarterly results, analyst forecasts and key risks for PNB stock, compiled from coverage up to 2 December 2025. PNB share price today: near record high at around ₹127 As of about 1:00 pm IST on 2 December 2025, Punjab National Bank
2 December 2025
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Bajaj Finance Share Price Today: Stake Sale, Q2 FY26 Results and 2026 Targets Explained

Bajaj Finance Share Price Today: Stake Sale, Q2 FY26 Results and 2026 Targets Explained

Mumbai | 2 December 2025 Bajaj Finance Limited (NSE: BAJFINANCE) is back in focus on 2 December 2025 as investors digest a sharp sell-off in its subsidiary Bajaj Housing Finance, strong but scrutinised Q2 FY26 results, and a fresh round of target price revisions from global and domestic brokerages. Bajaj Finance share price today (2 December 2025) By early afternoon on 2 December 2025, Bajaj Finance shares were trading around ₹1,020–1,025 on the NSE, marginally lower on the day. Live market data from multiple platforms show: Key price and valuation metrics as of today: In other words, Bajaj Finance remains
2 December 2025
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Axis Bank Share Price Today: Nomura Turns Overweight as CRO Change and NCD Issue Shape 2026 Outlook

Axis Bank Share Price Today: Nomura Turns Overweight as CRO Change and NCD Issue Shape 2026 Outlook

Mumbai | 2 December 2025 Axis Bank Limited’s stock spent Tuesday trading just below record territory as global brokerage Nomura named it its top pick in Indian banking, even as the broader market came under pressure from selling in bank stocks and foreign institutional outflows. Business Standard+1 Axis Bank share price today (2 December 2025): near highs, modestly off peak On 2 December 2025, Axis Bank shares traded in a tight band around the ₹1,265–₹1,280 zone on the NSE. Intraday data show: At current levels, the stock trades roughly 3% below its 52‑week high and about 36% above its 52‑week
2 December 2025
Paytm Parent One 97 Communications Share Price Today: Why PAYTM Stock Is Near Record Highs on 2 December 2025

Paytm Parent One 97 Communications Share Price Today: Why PAYTM Stock Is Near Record Highs on 2 December 2025

One 97 Communications Ltd, the company behind Paytm, has turned into one of the most closely watched stocks on Dalal Street again. As of 2 December 2025, the PAYTM share price is hovering near fresh 52‑week and multi‑year highs, powered by a rare combo of regulatory relief, corporate rejigging and a wave of bullish analyst upgrades.mint+2Investing.com+2 Here’s a detailed look at what’s happening with the stock today, what the latest news means, and how analysts are now thinking about One 97 Communications. One 97 Communications share price today (2 December 2025) On 2 December 2025, LiveMint data shows One 97
2 December 2025
Ashok Leyland Share Price Near Record High on Strong November Sales: Targets, Forecast and Key Risks (2 December 2025)

Ashok Leyland Share Price Near Record High on Strong November Sales: Targets, Forecast and Key Risks (2 December 2025)

Ashok Leyland Limited shares are trading near an all‑time high on 2 December 2025, powered by a sharp jump in November commercial vehicle (CV) sales and robust Q2 FY26 earnings. The stock has also attracted fresh trading interest and multiple “Buy” calls from brokerages, turning it into one of the more closely watched mid-cap auto names on Dalal Street. Business Standard+1 This article pulls together the latest price action, November 2025 sales data, recent results, analyst target prices and key long‑term drivers for investors tracking Ashok Leyland stock. Ashok Leyland share price today: trading around record levels By late trade
2 December 2025
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InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) Stock on 2 December 2025: GST Penalty, Bomb Scare and Sensex Entry Shape the Outlook

InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) Stock on 2 December 2025: GST Penalty, Bomb Scare and Sensex Entry Shape the Outlook

Key Takeaways 1. Why InterGlobe Aviation Is in Focus on 2 December 2025 On 2 December 2025, InterGlobe Aviation (NSE: INDIGO, BSE: 539448) sits right at the intersection of regulatory risk, safety headlines, and index upgrades. At the same time, the day’s trading is happening against a weaker backdrop for Indian equities; the Sensex and Nifty were both down over 300 points and below 26,100 respectively in morning trade. The Economic Times Taken together, IndiGo is dealing with a sentiment hit, not a structural break in its business on this particular day. 2. GST Penalty: What Exactly Happened? 2.1 The
2 December 2025
GMR Airports Ltd Share Price Today (2 December 2025): New 52‑Week High, BofA ‘Buy’ Call and 2026 Forecasts

GMR Airports Ltd Share Price Today (2 December 2025): New 52‑Week High, BofA ‘Buy’ Call and 2026 Forecasts

GMR Airports Ltd (NSE: GMRAIRPORT, BSE: 532754) kicked off December with a burst of altitude. By midday on 2 December 2025, the stock was hovering around ₹108 per share, after touching a fresh 52‑week high near ₹110.3–₹110.4, with the 52‑week low still down at ₹67.75. Over the past year the stock is up roughly 30%, about 150% over three years and more than 300% over five years – putting it firmly in “multi‑bagger” territory for longer‑term holders. Dhan+2Investing.com+2 At today’s price, GMR Airports carries a market capitalisation of about ₹1.14 trillion (₹1.14 lakh crore), making it one of the largest
2 December 2025
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Bank of Baroda Share Price Near Record High: Q2 FY26 Results, Analyst Targets and 2025–2026 Outlook

Bank of Baroda Share Price Near Record High: Q2 FY26 Results, Analyst Targets and 2025–2026 Outlook

Bank of Baroda (BoB) has quietly turned into one of the star performers of India’s public-sector banking pack. As of 2 December 2025, the stock is trading near an all-time high, riding on strong earnings, improving asset quality, and a broadly bullish view from both domestic and global brokerages. Business Standard+1 Bank of Baroda share price today (2 December 2025) On 2 December 2025, Bank of Baroda’s share price is hovering around ₹300–301 on the NSE/BSE, with an intraday day range of ₹296–₹303.95. The stock has also logged a 52‑week high of ₹303.95 and a 52‑week low of ₹190.70. Moneycontrol+1
2 December 2025
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BSE Ltd Share Price Today (2 December 2025): Q2 Profit Jumps 61%, Derivatives Power Growth While Valuations Stay Stretched

BSE Ltd Share Price Today (2 December 2025): Q2 Profit Jumps 61%, Derivatives Power Growth While Valuations Stay Stretched

Mumbai, 2 December 2025 – BSE Ltd, the Bombay Stock Exchange operator, remains one of Dalal Street’s most spectacular multi‑bagger stories. But as the stock hovers near its all‑time high with rich valuations and regulatory questions hanging over the derivatives boom, investors are increasingly asking: is there still upside left in BSE, or is most of the good news already priced in? BSE Ltd share price on 2 December 2025: Near record zone after a massive rally As of the latest end‑of‑day data (1–2 December 2025), BSE Ltd’s share price is around ₹2,886–₹2,900 per share, giving the company a market
2 December 2025
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Canara Bank Share Price Today: Stock Near ₹154 at New 52‑Week High on Strong Q2 Earnings and PSU Bank Rally

Canara Bank Share Price Today: Stock Near ₹154 at New 52‑Week High on Strong Q2 Earnings and PSU Bank Rally

Canara Bank’s stock extended its strong run on 2 December 2025, climbing to yet another 52‑week high around ₹154 on the NSE and BSE. The share price has rallied roughly 50% over the last 12 months, far outpacing benchmark indices and cementing the bank’s position as one of the standout performers in the public‑sector banking basket. Business Standard+2Smart Investing+2 As of the latest close, Canara Bank changed hands at about ₹153.6–₹153.9, after an intraday range of roughly ₹150.6–₹154.2, with healthy traded volumes of more than 2 crore shares across exchanges. The current 52‑week band runs from a low near ₹78.6
2 December 2025
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) Jumps on ₹1,000 Crore Rights Issue: Share Price Today, Key Dates, and 2025–26 Outlook

Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) Jumps on ₹1,000 Crore Rights Issue: Share Price Today, Key Dates, and 2025–26 Outlook

Mumbai, 2 December 2025 — Hindustan Construction Company Ltd (HCC) is back in the spotlight. The stock is surging in today’s trade after the board approved a deeply discounted ₹1,000 crore rights issue, a move aimed at strengthening the balance sheet and supporting future growth.Business Today+1 This article walks through today’s price action, the exact rights issue terms, the latest financials, and what various analysts and models currently project for HCC’s share price. HCC share price today (2 December 2025) Around midday on 2 December 2025, HCC is trading in the ₹26.5–₹27 range on the NSE, up roughly 11–12% from
2 December 2025
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Dijklander Hospital Secures 2026 Insurance Deals as Historic Church Split Rocks the Dutch Bible Belt

Dijklander Hospital Secures 2026 Insurance Deals as Historic Church Split Rocks the Dutch Bible Belt

On 2 December 2025, two very different stories dominate Dutch life.In West-Friesland and Purmerend, tens of thousands of people can breathe a little easier: Dijklander Hospital has secured contracts with most health insurers for 2026, limiting the risk of surprise hospital bills. At the same time, the country’s orthodox Protestant heartland is shaken by a historic split in the Christelijk Gereformeerde Kerken (CGK), a schism that could literally divide families and local congregations. Dijklander Ziekenhuis+1 This article unpacks both developments and explains what they mean in practice — for your health insurance in 2026 and for the future of one
2 December 2025
Infosys Share Price Today: Buyback 2025, GST Demand, Q2 FY26 Results and Stock Forecast Explained

Infosys Share Price Today: Buyback 2025, GST Demand, Q2 FY26 Results and Stock Forecast Explained

Infosys Limited (NSE: INFY, NYSE: INFY) is back in the spotlight as its record ₹18,000 crore share buyback closes, a fresh GST demand hits the headlines, and investors parse steady but not spectacular earnings alongside a fast-growing AI pipeline. As of mid-session on 2 December 2025, Infosys shares on the NSE were trading around ₹1,560–₹1,570, only modestly higher than the previous close of ₹1,560.10 on 1 December. An Economic Times liveblog pegged the last traded price at ₹1,565.10 at 11:53 am, with a market capitalisation of roughly ₹6.5 lakh crore, a trailing P/E ratio of 23.1x and EPS of ₹67.7.
2 December 2025
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Gujarat State Petronet Share Price Jumps 8% on December 2, 2025: How the GSPL–Gujarat Gas Merger Is Shaping the Stock’s Outlook

Gujarat State Petronet Share Price Jumps 8% on December 2, 2025: How the GSPL–Gujarat Gas Merger Is Shaping the Stock’s Outlook

Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL), the state-backed gas transmission company, woke up sharply on 2 December 2025, with the share price surging around 8% intraday and decisively outperforming both its sector and the broader market. Markets Mojo+2Business Standard+2 The move comes against a backdrop of soft earnings, a complex merger–demerger with Gujarat Gas, and cautious broker commentary – exactly the kind of cocktail that can make a mid-cap utility stock much more interesting than it sounds on paper. Gujarat State Petronet share price today (2 December 2025) Across major data providers, the picture on 2 December 2025 (late morning IST)
2 December 2025
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Vodafone Idea Share Price Today, December 2, 2025: AGR Relief Hopes Ignite Rally as Tariff Hikes and 5G Push Shape the Next Move

Vodafone Idea Share Price Today, December 2, 2025: AGR Relief Hopes Ignite Rally as Tariff Hikes and 5G Push Shape the Next Move

Mumbai, December 2, 2025 — Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi; NSE: IDEA, BSE: 532822) is back in the spotlight as its stock rallies on hopes of government relief on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, just as a new telecom tariff-hike cycle and ongoing 5G investments reshape the risk–reward profile for investors. Key takeaways for Vodafone Idea stock on 2 December 2025 Vodafone Idea share price today: rally on AGR buzz and volume spike Vodafone Idea’s stock continues its volatile run in 2025. On 2 December 2025, the share traded between ₹10.11 and ₹10.32, compared with a previous close around ₹9.94, translating
2 December 2025
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Union Bank of India Share Price Today: PSU Lender Near 52‑Week High on Heavy Volumes, Analyst Targets and RBI Penalties in Focus

Union Bank of India Share Price Today: PSU Lender Near 52‑Week High on Heavy Volumes, Analyst Targets and RBI Penalties in Focus

Union Bank of India (NSE: UNIONBANK, BSE: 532477) is back in the spotlight on 2 December 2025, trading close to its 52‑week high on unusually strong volumes, even as recent RBI penalties, softer Q2 FY26 earnings and mixed analyst forecasts give investors plenty to chew on. Business Standard+1 Union Bank of India share price on 2 December 2025 By late morning on 2 December 2025, Union Bank of India was quoted around ₹158–159 on the NSE and BSE, up roughly 3% versus the previous close of ₹154.05 and marking a fresh 52‑week high of about ₹160.10.Business Standard+1 Key intraday and
2 December 2025
Bharti Airtel Share Price Today: Near Record High on Q2 FY26 Earnings, Tariff Hike Buzz and S&P Upgrade (2 December 2025)

Bharti Airtel Share Price Today: Near Record High on Q2 FY26 Earnings, Tariff Hike Buzz and S&P Upgrade (2 December 2025)

Bharti Airtel Limited’s stock continues to trade near all‑time highs as investors digest stellar Q2 FY26 results, an S&P Global credit rating upgrade, and expectations of another round of tariff hikes across the Indian telecom sector. On 2 December 2025, Bharti Airtel closed around ₹2,108.30, up 0.89% from the previous session, with the day’s range between ₹2,089.80 and ₹2,114.80. The stock is now less than 3% below its 52‑week high of ₹2,174.50 and has delivered roughly 30–35% gains over the past year. Investing.com+2Smart Investing+2 With a market capitalization hovering around ₹12 lakh crore (₹11,99,038.71 crore as per early‑session data) Bharti
2 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.
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