Today: 4 June 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.

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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CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Share Price, Buyback and 2026 Outlook: Latest News and Forecasts as at 5 December 2025

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Share Price, Buyback and 2026 Outlook: Latest News and Forecasts as at 5 December 2025

CSL shares closed at A$182.43 on 5 December 2025, near multi-year lows after restructuring, a guidance cut, and a delayed vaccines spin-off. The company has repurchased over 2.5 million shares under a new buyback and opened a A$1 billion vaccine and antivenom plant in Melbourne. Market cap stands near A$89 billion, with shares down about 35% over 12 months.
5 December 2025
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BHP Group (ASX:BHP, NYSE:BHP) Hits 52‑Week High on 5 December 2025 – What’s Next for the Mining Giant’s Stock?

BHP Group (ASX:BHP, NYSE:BHP) Hits 52‑Week High on 5 December 2025 – What’s Next for the Mining Giant’s Stock?

BHP’s New York ADRs hit a 52-week high of $58.92 on December 5, up 13% over the past year, with a dividend yield near 4%. On the ASX, BHP closed at A$44.38 after a 5% monthly gain. Fiscal 2025 profit from continuing operations fell 26% to $10.2 billion, as revenue dropped 8% to $51.3 billion. Underlying EPS slipped to $2.00 per share.
5 December 2025
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GE Vernova (GEV) Stock on December 4, 2025: Romania Wind Deal, R&D Surge and Investor Day Risks

GE Vernova (GEV) Stock on December 4, 2025: Romania Wind Deal, R&D Surge and Investor Day Risks

GE Vernova shares closed near $635 on December 4, 2025, up about 5–6% intraday, with market cap approaching $163 billion and over 2.4 million shares traded. The stock has gained roughly 75–85% year to date. New wind turbine contracts in Romania and Taiwan expanded its renewables backlog. Investor focus is turning to the company’s December 9 Investor Day.
4 December 2025
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FuelCell Energy (FCEL) Stock on December 4, 2025: Earnings Date Set, EXIM Loan, and AI Data Center Pivot Shape the 2026 Outlook

FuelCell Energy (FCEL) Stock on December 4, 2025: Earnings Date Set, EXIM Loan, and AI Data Center Pivot Shape the 2026 Outlook

FuelCell Energy shares climbed as high as $7.93 intraday on December 4, extending a rally that pushed the stock above its 200-day moving average. The company confirmed it will release fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results before market open on December 18. Wall Street maintains a high-risk “hold” rating. Fresh financing was secured for a major South Korean project.
4 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • SpaceX to Raise $75 Billion in Record IPO Valuing Company at $1.77 Trillion
    June 3, 2026, 6:18 PM EDT. SpaceX plans a $75 billion initial public offering (IPO), setting a record for the largest debut in history. The company filed to sell 555.6 million shares at $135 each, valuing SpaceX at approximately $1.77 trillion. Elon Musk, owning half of the company pre-IPO, will maintain 82.4% voting control post-IPO through special shares. This surpasses Saudi Aramco's 2019 record $29.4 billion IPO. The offering reflects Wall Street's current enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) and space commercialization, with SpaceX leveraging AI alongside its established rocket and satellite businesses. Proceeds will fund ambitious ventures in space exploration, AI development, and data center operations in space, signaling a fusion of space technology with AI advancements.

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Delta to Add Second Delta One Lounge at LAX with LA28 Approaching

Delta to Add Second Delta One Lounge at LAX with LA28 Approaching

4 June 2026
Delta Air Lines will open a second Delta One Lounge at LAX this summer, just as it launches nonstop service to Hong Kong and three daily flights to Chicago, aiming to capture more premium traffic and reinforce its position as the largest global carrier at LAX ahead of the 2028 Olympics; details on lounge size, cost, and full amenities remain undisclosed.
C3.ai Shares Jump Late After Earnings But Turnaround Still in Question

C3.ai Shares Jump Late After Earnings But Turnaround Still in Question

4 June 2026
C3.ai forecast fiscal 2027 revenue of $210–$240 million, below 2026’s $250.3 million, sending shares down 4.2% to $10.71 before a 2.2% after-hours rebound as quarterly revenue beat estimates and losses narrowed; founder Siebel resumed CEO role and bought 6.17 million shares at $11.16 each, aiming to restore investor confidence after job cuts and weak sales.
AT&T Shares Fall After SpaceX Signals, Wall Street Looks Hard at Fiber Plans

AT&T Shares Fall After SpaceX Signals, Wall Street Looks Hard at Fiber Plans

3 June 2026
AT&T shares plunged 4.4% to $23.55 after Oppenheimer downgraded the stock and removed its $32 price target, warning that SpaceX’s Starlink could threaten AT&T’s broadband and mobile growth as it expands, sparking sector-wide declines for Verizon and T-Mobile despite AT&T’s new fiber offerings and ongoing $250 billion network investment.
Mirion Gains While Wall Street Slides—What’s Behind MIR’s Move

Mirion Gains While Wall Street Slides—What’s Behind MIR’s Move

3 June 2026
Mirion jumped 1.1% to $18.24 on strong volume while major indexes fell, as investors focused on its nuclear-safety business after a University of Liverpool partnership and robust Q1 revenue and orders, despite a GAAP net loss and lowered adjusted EPS guidance due to a CEO retention grant.
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