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DBS Group Holdings (SGX: D05) Stock Outlook as of 5 December 2025 – Record Profits, Global Awards and a Premium Valuation

DBS Group Holdings (SGX: D05) Stock Outlook as of 5 December 2025 – Record Profits, Global Awards and a Premium Valuation

DBS Group shares traded at S$54.29 on 5 December 2025, near a record high, with market cap at S$153.8 billion and a dividend yield of about 5.3%. Q3 net profit fell 2% to S$2.95 billion but beat forecasts, while total income reached a record S$5.93 billion. The stock has climbed over 25% year-on-year, lifted by strong earnings and rising dividends. Net interest margin narrowed to 1.96% from 2.11% a year earlier.
5 December 2025
OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Near Record Highs on 5 December 2025: Dividend Yield, WeChat Pay Catalyst and 2026 Bank Earnings Risk

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Near Record Highs on 5 December 2025: Dividend Yield, WeChat Pay Catalyst and 2026 Bank Earnings Risk

OCBC shares closed at S$18.84 on 5 December 2025, just below record highs after a 10% rally since mid-November. Q3 net profit rose to S$1.98 billion, up 9% from the previous quarter, despite a drop in net interest margin to 1.84%. Management warned of thinner margins in 2025 and will appoint a new Group CEO on 1 January 2026. Market cap stands at about S$85 billion.
5 December 2025
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Singapore Airlines (SGX:C6L) Stock Today: Ex‑Dividend, Air India Losses and 2026 Forecast – 5 December 2025 Update

Singapore Airlines (SGX:C6L) Stock Today: Ex‑Dividend, Air India Losses and 2026 Forecast – 5 December 2025 Update

Singapore Airlines shares traded at S$6.34 on 5 December, down from S$6.44, with market value near S$20.3 billion. Half-year net profit plunged 68% to S$238.5 million despite record revenue, mainly due to losses from Air India and lower interest income. Passenger numbers rose 8% year-on-year. The stock remains about 17% below its 52-week high.
5 December 2025
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Singapore Exchange (SGX) Stock: 2025 Share Price, Record Profits and Crypto Futures Outlook

Singapore Exchange (SGX) Stock: 2025 Share Price, Record Profits and Crypto Futures Outlook

Singapore Exchange shares traded between S$16.76 and S$16.92 on 5 December 2025, with a closing price of S$16.86, following a year-to-date gain of over 35%. Market capitalisation stands near S$14 billion. For FY2025, SGX posted record net revenue of S$1.3 billion and net profit of S$648 million. Total shareholder return over twelve months reached almost 39%.
5 December 2025
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Singtel (SGX: Z74) After a 50% Rally: Latest News, Earnings, Analyst Targets and Risks as of 5 December 2025

Singtel (SGX: Z74) After a 50% Rally: Latest News, Earnings, Analyst Targets and Risks as of 5 December 2025

Singtel shares closed at S$4.60 on December 5, 2025, up about 50% year-to-date and near record highs, valuing the group at S$78 billion. The rally follows asset sales, a major buyback, and expansion into data centers and AI. FY2025 net profit jumped to S$4.02 billion, mostly from one-off gains, while underlying profit rose 9% to S$2.47 billion. Dividend yield stands at 3.9%.
5 December 2025
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RBI MPC Meeting December 5, 2025: How Repo Rate Decision, Trump Tariffs and a 90-Rupee Dollar Could Move Sensex, Nifty and Your EMIs

RBI MPC Meeting December 5, 2025: How Repo Rate Decision, Trump Tariffs and a 90-Rupee Dollar Could Move Sensex, Nifty and Your EMIs

India’s retail inflation fell to a record low of 0.25% in October, while Q2 FY26 GDP growth hit 8.2%, the fastest in six quarters. The rupee breached ₹90 to the dollar, near an all-time low, and US tariff hikes have caused Indian exports to America to drop 28.5% in five months. Sensex closed up 158 points at 85,265.32 on Thursday, but market breadth remained weak ahead of the RBI’s policy decision due Friday.
5 December 2025
Whitehaven Coal (ASX: WHC) on 5 December 2025: Buybacks, Debt, and a High‑Conviction Bet on Metallurgical Coal

Whitehaven Coal (ASX: WHC) on 5 December 2025: Buybacks, Debt, and a High‑Conviction Bet on Metallurgical Coal

Whitehaven Coal traded near a 52-week high at A$7.67 on Friday, up over 4% with a market cap around A$6.1 billion. The company confirmed it has repurchased about 4.5 million shares since August, totaling roughly A$30.8 million. Recent daily buybacks reached over 275,000 shares in early December. Whitehaven’s current dividend yield sits near 2–2.5%.
5 December 2025
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Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Share Price: Exploration Surge, Ratings and 2026 Outlook — 5 December 2025

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Share Price: Exploration Surge, Ratings and 2026 Outlook — 5 December 2025

Northern Star Resources confirmed a A$225 million exploration budget for FY26 and reported new high-grade drill results in Australia and Alaska. Shares closed at A$26.32 on December 5, near a 52-week high, valuing the company at about A$39 billion. The company also secured a 25-year renewable power deal at Kalgoorlie and had its BBB- credit rating reaffirmed.
5 December 2025
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock Today: Share Price, Power Shocks and 2026–2030 Forecasts – 5 December 2025 Update

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock Today: Share Price, Power Shocks and 2026–2030 Forecasts – 5 December 2025 Update

Lynas Rare Earths shares closed at A$14.2 on 5 December, more than double their 52-week low but 35% below October highs. FY2025 revenue rose 20% to A$556.5 million, while net profit dropped 90% to A$8 million. Quarterly revenue missed estimates despite output gains. The US ADR traded near US$9.57, reflecting high volatility through the year.
5 December 2025
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PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock Outlook 2026: Rebrand, Lithium Rally and High Short Interest

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock Outlook 2026: Rebrand, Lithium Rally and High Short Interest

PLS Group shares traded near A$3.80 on 5 December 2025, valuing the company at about A$12 billion, up roughly 55–60% from last year’s lows. The company, formerly Pilbara Minerals, completed a name change in late November and expanded into Brazil and downstream lithium projects. Earnings remain negative, with trailing EPS at –A$0.06 per share. The stock is among the most heavily shorted large-caps in Australia.
5 December 2025
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Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM) Stock Surges Toward 52‑Week High: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook – 5 December 2025

Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM) Stock Surges Toward 52‑Week High: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook – 5 December 2025

Sims Limited shares traded at A$18.07 on 5 December 2025, near a 52-week high after a 15% two-week rally. Fiscal 2025 results showed sales revenue rose 4.1% to A$7.49 billion, with underlying EBITDA up 48% and underlying NPAT at A$83.1 million. Statutory NPAT was A$2.4 million due to one-off items. The company declared a 23-cent fully franked dividend, up 130% year on year.
5 December 2025
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Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) Stock Outlook – December 5, 2025: Pluto LNG Strike Vote, Greater Sunrise Breakthrough and a 6.5% Dividend Yield

Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) Stock Outlook – December 5, 2025: Pluto LNG Strike Vote, Greater Sunrise Breakthrough and a 6.5% Dividend Yield

Woodside Energy traded at A$25.45 early Friday after closing at A$25.55 on 4 December. Q3 2025 production reached 50.8 million barrels of oil equivalent, with revenue down 9% year-on-year to US$3.36 billion as prices fell. The company raised full-year output guidance, citing strong performance at the Sangomar project. Capital expenditure for Q3 totaled about US$1.55 billion.
5 December 2025
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National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Share Price on 5 December 2025: Dividend Yield, FY25 Results and Stock Forecast

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Share Price on 5 December 2025: Dividend Yield, FY25 Results and Stock Forecast

NAB shares traded at A$40.64 on Friday, up 0.3–0.4%, after falling over 10% from a November peak near A$45.25. The stock offers a 4.2% fully franked dividend yield, backed by FY25 dividends of A$1.70 per share and a CET1 ratio of 11.7%. FY25 cash earnings were A$7.09 billion, flat year-on-year and slightly below expectations. NAB trades at 18–19 times trailing earnings, above sector averages.
5 December 2025
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Centrelink Payments to Rise from 1 January 2026: New Youth Allowance, Austudy and Carer Allowance Rates Explained

Centrelink Payments to Rise from 1 January 2026: New Youth Allowance, Austudy and Carer Allowance Rates Explained

More than one million Australians on Centrelink student and carer payments will receive higher fortnightly support from 1 January 2026, following an indexation announced by Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek. The increase covers Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Disability Support Pension, and Carer Allowance. Pension-type payments such as Age Pension and JobSeeker are not included in this round.
5 December 2025
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) Share Price on 5 December 2025: Outlook, Help to Buy Launch and Valuation Risks

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) Share Price on 5 December 2025: Outlook, Help to Buy Launch and Valuation Risks

CBA shares traded at A$154.26 midday Friday, up 0.7% but still 20% below their June peak. The bank posted record FY25 profit of A$10.25 billion and a A$4.85 dividend, yet valuation concerns persist with the stock at 25 times earnings. CBA is one of two lenders launching the federal Help to Buy scheme from 5 December. Most broker forecasts see the shares overvalued.
5 December 2025
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ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) on 5 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend Yield, AGM Pay Revolt and 2026 Stock Outlook

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) on 5 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend Yield, AGM Pay Revolt and 2026 Stock Outlook

ANZ Group Holdings closed at A$35.3 on 4 December 2025, near multi-year highs, offering a dividend yield close to 5%. Statutory profit for FY25 fell 10% to A$5.89 billion after A$1.1 billion in restructuring and regulatory charges. The bank faces a contentious AGM, a record penalty, and cost-cutting under new CEO Nuno Matos. Market cap stands at about A$106 billion.
5 December 2025
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Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Share Price, Dividend and Green Energy Outlook – Latest News and Forecasts as of 5 December 2025

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Share Price, Dividend and Green Energy Outlook – Latest News and Forecasts as of 5 December 2025

Fortescue shares are trading near record highs around A$21.7 despite a 41% drop in FY25 net profit to US$3.37 billion and a sharp cut to dividends. The miner has scrapped some green hydrogen projects but is increasing investment in green iron and batteries. Revenue fell 15% to US$15.5 billion, while shipments hit a record 198.4 million tonnes. The stock is up over 50% from April lows, valuing Fortescue at about A$66.5 billion.
5 December 2025
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