Today: 4 March 2026

Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

SELLAS Life Sciences (SLS) Stock on December 8, 2025: ASH 2025 Data, Cash Runway and Analyst Targets Over $6

SELLAS Life Sciences (SLS) Stock on December 8, 2025: ASH 2025 Data, Cash Runway and Analyst Targets Over $6

SELLAS Life Sciences (NASDAQ: SLS) traded at $1.74 per share as of 09:13 UTC on December 8, 2025, following new Phase 2 data for its SLS009 drug in relapsed/refractory AML-MR. The study showed a 46% overall response rate in 35 patients, with no dose-limiting toxicities or treatment-related deaths reported. The company plans to expand trials to newly diagnosed high-risk AML in early 2026.
Netflix (NFLX) Stock on December 8, 2025: Warner Bros. Megadeal, Trump Antitrust Concerns and What Wall Street Expects Next

Netflix (NFLX) Stock on December 8, 2025: Warner Bros. Megadeal, Trump Antitrust Concerns and What Wall Street Expects Next

Netflix shares traded near $100 Monday after a sharp drop, following its $82.7–83 billion agreement to acquire Warner Bros. The stock is down 8% from earlier in the week but remains up about 12% for 2025. President Donald Trump’s comments have fueled political and antitrust scrutiny. Netflix now trades at a trailing P/E of 41–42, below its 12-month average.
8 December 2025
Octopus Energy EV Shock: Intelligent Go Six‑Hour Limit, Driveway ‘Stormwater’ Fees and 3p‑Per‑Mile Tax Put UK Drivers Under Pressure

Octopus Energy EV Shock: Intelligent Go Six‑Hour Limit, Driveway ‘Stormwater’ Fees and 3p‑Per‑Mile Tax Put UK Drivers Under Pressure

Octopus Energy will cap discounted smart EV charging to six hours per day on its Intelligent Octopus Go tariff starting January 2026. Any charging beyond six hours in a 24-hour period will be billed at the standard rate. The move comes as UK drivers face a new 3p-per-mile electric vehicle tax from 2028. Octopus supplies about a quarter of British households.
Fed’s December 2025 Rate Cut Looms: Mortgage Rates Today, Refinance Deals, and What Homebuyers Should Do Now

Fed’s December 2025 Rate Cut Looms: Mortgage Rates Today, Refinance Deals, and What Homebuyers Should Do Now

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates averaged 6.12% on December 8, 2025, up slightly from last week but near year lows, according to NerdWallet. Freddie Mac and Bankrate report similar figures, with rates about 0.15 percentage points below last year. Refinance rates remain higher, with Fortune tracking the average 30-year fixed refi at 6.27%. Markets await the Federal Reserve’s meeting on December 10.
8 December 2025
Hong Kong Stocks Today: Hang Seng Index Sinks 1.23% as Pop Mart Crashes and Innovent Stumbles on Index Debut

Hong Kong Stocks Today: Hang Seng Index Sinks 1.23% as Pop Mart Crashes and Innovent Stumbles on Index Debut

The Hang Seng Index fell 1.23% to 25,765.36 on Monday, dropping below 26,000 as selling hit “new consumption” stocks, mainland banks, and gold counters. Pop Mart shares plunged over 8%, leading declines amid concerns about overproduction and rising short interest. The Hang Seng Tech Index closed flat. Trading turnover exceeded HK$115 billion by midday.
8 December 2025
Sensex Falls Over 700 Points Intraday, Nifty Slips Below 26,000: 5 Big Reasons Why the Indian Stock Market Turned Red on 8 December 2025

Sensex Falls Over 700 Points Intraday, Nifty Slips Below 26,000: 5 Big Reasons Why the Indian Stock Market Turned Red on 8 December 2025

Indian shares fell sharply on Monday, with the Sensex down over 700 points to near 85,000 and the Nifty 50 slipping below 26,000 by early afternoon. The rupee hovered at a record low near 90.11 per US dollar. IndiGo shares slumped as much as 8%, extending recent losses. Realty and PSU bank stocks led declines, while IT stocks limited some losses.
Treasure Global (TGL) Stock Explodes After Reverse Split but Faces Nasdaq Delisting Risk – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis as of December 8, 2025

Treasure Global (TGL) Stock Explodes After Reverse Split but Faces Nasdaq Delisting Risk – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis as of December 8, 2025

Treasure Global Inc. (NASDAQ: TGL) surged 276% to close at $25.44 on December 5, 2025, after a 1-for-20 reverse stock split cut shares outstanding to about 848,100. After-hours trading briefly sent the stock near $49. The company faces Nasdaq delisting risk and reported a market cap of roughly $21.6 million. Trading volume reached about 25.6 million shares for the day.
8 December 2025
Cemtrex (CETX) Stock on December 8, 2025: Reverse Split Shock, Aerospace Pivot and Conflicting AI Forecasts

Cemtrex (CETX) Stock on December 8, 2025: Reverse Split Shock, Aerospace Pivot and Conflicting AI Forecasts

Cemtrex Inc. closed at $3.07 on December 5, up 3.7%, after swinging nearly 47% intraday. The stock has lost over 90% in the past year, now trading in a 52-week range of $2.50–$57.75 with a market cap near $2.1 million and short interest above 20%. Revenue for Q2 FY 2025 rose 59% to $27.3 million, with net income boosted by non-cash warrant gains.
Dollar Tree (DLTR) Stock Near 52‑Week High After Q3 Beat and Raised 2025 Outlook: What Investors Need to Know Today

Dollar Tree (DLTR) Stock Near 52‑Week High After Q3 Beat and Raised 2025 Outlook: What Investors Need to Know Today

Dollar Tree shares traded near $123 on December 8, just below 52-week highs, after a strong Q3 2025 earnings beat and raised full-year guidance. The company reported $4.75–4.76 billion in net sales, 4.2% same-store growth, and adjusted EPS of $1.21. Dollar Tree plans 12–15% annual EPS growth through 2028. Margins remain pressured by higher payroll and competition.
NatWest Group Plc Stock Near Record Highs: Share Price, Buybacks, Stress Test Results and 2026 Outlook (8 December 2025)

NatWest Group Plc Stock Near Record Highs: Share Price, Buybacks, Stress Test Results and 2026 Outlook (8 December 2025)

NatWest shares closed at 616.8p in London on December 8, near a 12-month high, with the UK government no longer a shareholder. Chairman Rick Haythornthwaite bought nearly 24,000 shares last week, and the bank continues daily share buybacks. Market cap stands at £49.6bn. US-listed ADRs reached a 52-week high of $16.82 on December 3, up over 60% in the past year.
8 December 2025
Compass Group PLC Stock on 8 December 2025: Vermaat Deal, AI Tailwinds and Berenberg’s £31 Target

Compass Group PLC Stock on 8 December 2025: Vermaat Deal, AI Tailwinds and Berenberg’s £31 Target

Compass Group closed at 2,359p in London on 8 December 2025, near its 12-month low and down 12% year-to-date despite double-digit profit growth. Berenberg raised its price target to £31, citing strong 2026 forecasts, while insider selling drew renewed attention. CMPGY ADRs traded around $31.5. Analysts’ 12-month targets suggest 26–27% upside.
National Grid plc (LON: NG, NYSE: NGG) Stock on 8 December 2025 – RIIO‑T3 Decision, Scrip Dividend Deadline and 2026 Outlook

National Grid plc (LON: NG, NYSE: NGG) Stock on 8 December 2025 – RIIO‑T3 Decision, Scrip Dividend Deadline and 2026 Outlook

National Grid shares traded near 1,134.5p in London on December 8, close to their 52-week high, as investors faced the scrip dividend election deadline for ADR holders. The company’s £60bn investment plan, 4% yield, and Ofgem’s RIIO‑T3 ruling have supported the stock. The 2025/26 interim dividend stands at 16.35p per share, with ADRs near $75 on the NYSE.
8 December 2025
BAE Systems (LON: BA, BAESY) Stock on 8 December 2025: Share Price, Defence Contracts and 2026 Forecast

BAE Systems (LON: BA, BAESY) Stock on 8 December 2025: Share Price, Defence Contracts and 2026 Forecast

BAE Systems shares traded near 1,700p in London on 8 December 2025, about 20% below their October peak but up 40% over 12 months. Market capitalization stands at £50 billion, with a price/earnings ratio near 25–26. The US ADR, BAESY, recently traded around $90 after a 321% volume spike, but remains below key moving averages. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” stance despite the recent pullback.
8 December 2025
SSE PLC Stock: Is the £33bn Grid Investment Plan Already in the Price? (8 December 2025 Update)

SSE PLC Stock: Is the £33bn Grid Investment Plan Already in the Price? (8 December 2025 Update)

SSE shares traded at 2,154p on December 8, 2025, near record highs after announcing a £33 billion five-year investment plan. The company reported interim operating profit of £655m, down 24% year-on-year, and increased investment spending by 22% to £1.57bn. Market capitalization stands around £25–26 billion. Regulated Networks contributed most of the profit, while renewables faced weaker conditions.
Rio Tinto plc (RIO) Stock: Share Price Near Highs as New CEO Reset Targets Up to 50% Earnings Growth by 2030

Rio Tinto plc (RIO) Stock: Share Price Near Highs as New CEO Reset Targets Up to 50% Earnings Growth by 2030

Rio Tinto shares closed at $73.06 in New York on December 5, near their all-time high, after CEO Simon Trott unveiled a major strategy overhaul at Capital Markets Day. The company reported $650 million in annualized productivity gains from early restructuring and plans $5–10 billion in asset sales and partnerships. London shares trade near £55 with a 4.7–5.0% yield. Production is forecast to rise 7% in 2025.
8 December 2025
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Stock: ChatGPT Deal, £1bn Buyback and 2026 Price Targets – December 8, 2025

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Stock: ChatGPT Deal, £1bn Buyback and 2026 Price Targets – December 8, 2025

London Stock Exchange Group shares traded at 8,643.91p on December 5, near the lower half of their 52-week range. The company bought back 194,084 shares at an average price of 8,675.32p as part of a £1 billion buyback. Analysts see 40–50% upside, but valuation models suggest the shares are expensive, with some estimating fair value far below current levels.
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