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Shan Ahmed Khan

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Sensex, Nifty Today: Indices Extend 4‑Day Losing Streak as Rupee Breaches 90/USD; IT Stocks Lead Late Rebound — 3 December 2025

Sensex, Nifty Today: Indices Extend 4‑Day Losing Streak as Rupee Breaches 90/USD; IT Stocks Lead Late Rebound — 3 December 2025

The Sensex fell 31.46 points to 85,106.81 and the Nifty 50 dropped 46.20 points to 25,986 on Wednesday, marking a fourth straight decline. Both indices rebounded sharply from deeper intraday losses after IT and banking stocks rallied late. The rupee breached ₹90 per US dollar for the first time. Investors remained cautious ahead of the RBI policy decision.
3 December 2025
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Paragon Banking Group (PAG.L) Shares Drop After FY 2025 Results: Dividend Hike, £50m Buyback and 2026 Margin Squeeze Explained

Paragon Banking Group (PAG.L) Shares Drop After FY 2025 Results: Dividend Hike, £50m Buyback and 2026 Margin Squeeze Explained

Paragon Banking Group shares fell 5.6% to 797.5p in London on December 3, 2025, despite reporting record earnings per share and increased dividends. Investors focused on guidance for tighter net interest margins and higher provisions related to UK motor finance redress in 2026. Full-year underlying profit before tax rose 0.4% to £293.9m, while the net loan book grew 4% to £16.3bn.
3 December 2025
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Experian PLC (LON: EXPN) Stock on 3 December 2025: Share Price, AI Cybersecurity Push, Buybacks and 2026 Forecasts

Experian PLC (LON: EXPN) Stock on 3 December 2025: Share Price, AI Cybersecurity Push, Buybacks and 2026 Forecasts

Experian shares traded at 3,284p on 3 December 2025, down 0.7% intraday and about 11–12% below last year’s level, despite record first-half results and ongoing buybacks. Technical models flag near-term downside, with StockInvest projecting a potential 15% drop over three months. The US ADR closed at $43.79, below key moving averages after a surge in trading volume.
3 December 2025
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Fresnillo PLC (LON:FRES) on 3 December 2025: Silver Super‑Cycle Star or Overheated FTSE 100 High‑Flyer?

Fresnillo PLC (LON:FRES) on 3 December 2025: Silver Super‑Cycle Star or Overheated FTSE 100 High‑Flyer?

Fresnillo shares traded at 2,788p in London at 11:00 GMT on 3 December 2025, up 319% year-on-year, with the company’s market value near £20.8bn. The rally follows record silver prices, which hit $58.85/oz on 2 December, and strong industrial demand. The stock sits less than 3% below its 52-week high, after sharp swings earlier in the week.
3 December 2025
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Imperial Brands PLC (LON: IMB) on 3 December 2025: High Dividend, £1.45bn Buyback and the Key Risks Investors Are Pricing In

Imperial Brands PLC (LON: IMB) on 3 December 2025: High Dividend, £1.45bn Buyback and the Key Risks Investors Are Pricing In

Imperial Brands closed at 3,263p in London on December 3, just below its 52-week high, valuing the company at £26.1 billion. The FY25 dividend rose 4.5% to 160.32p per share, with a trailing yield near 5%. Full-year results showed £8.3bn in tobacco and NGP net revenue, £3.99bn in adjusted operating profit, and £2.7bn in free cash flow. A £1.45bn FY26 buyback is underway.
3 December 2025
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Marks & Spencer (MKS.L) Stock Update: Price Action, Outlook and Analyst Forecasts – 3 December 2025

Marks & Spencer (MKS.L) Stock Update: Price Action, Outlook and Analyst Forecasts – 3 December 2025

Marks and Spencer shares closed at 334.4p in London on 3 December, down 1.7% after a cyberattack cut profits despite strong sales. Half-year adjusted pre-tax profit fell to £184.1m from £413.1m, with Fashion, Home & Beauty sales dropping 16.4%. Analysts cited the April ransomware attack, which forced weeks-long e-commerce shutdowns and wiped over £1bn in market value.
3 December 2025
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Prudential plc (LON: PRU) Near 52‑Week High on $2bn Buyback: What 3 December 2025 Means for the Stock

Prudential plc (LON: PRU) Near 52‑Week High on $2bn Buyback: What 3 December 2025 Means for the Stock

Prudential plc shares traded just under £11 on 3 December 2025, near their 52-week high, after the insurer confirmed another buyback of 272,172 shares at an average price of £10.9965. The company’s market cap stands near £27.8 billion, with a trailing P/E of 18 and a 1.6% dividend yield. Prudential’s share count now totals 2,554,692,739 following recent cancellations.
3 December 2025
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Whitbread PLC (LON: WTB) Share Price on 3 December 2025: Budget Hit, Buybacks and 2026 Stock Forecast

Whitbread PLC (LON: WTB) Share Price on 3 December 2025: Budget Hit, Buybacks and 2026 Stock Forecast

Whitbread shares fell over 11% on 30 November after the UK Budget sharply raised business rates for large hotels, with trading volume 8% above average. As of 3 December, the stock traded near 2,415p, down about 14% year-on-year and over 25% below its 52-week high. The company expects £40–50m in extra annual costs from the new rates and plans £60m in efficiencies to offset inflation.
3 December 2025
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Vodafone (VOD) Stock on 3 December 2025: Near 52‑Week Highs, Dividend Hike and €500m Buyback Fuel Turnaround Hopes

Vodafone (VOD) Stock on 3 December 2025: Near 52‑Week Highs, Dividend Hike and €500m Buyback Fuel Turnaround Hopes

Vodafone shares neared 52-week highs on 3 December, with the London stock up about 35% over the past year and the U.S. ADR closing at $12.38. The company raised its dividend for the first time in eight years after reporting a 5.9% rise in first-half adjusted EBITDAaL to €5.73bn and lifting its earnings outlook. Recent asset sales in Spain and Italy have streamlined operations.
3 December 2025
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ESA Offers €23,000 for 100 Days in Isolation: How to Apply for DLR’s New ‘Test Astronaut’ Studies

ESA Offers €23,000 for 100 Days in Isolation: How to Apply for DLR’s New ‘Test Astronaut’ Studies

ESA and the German Aerospace Center are recruiting six volunteers to spend 100 days in isolation at a Cologne lab in 2026, simulating a Mars mission. Participants will receive €23,000 if they complete the full 126-day program, including preparation and recovery. Applications close 12 December 2025. The study will monitor health, behavior, and performance under confinement.
3 December 2025
Halma plc Stock (LON: HLMA) on 3 December 2025: AI Tailwinds, Record Results and What Analysts Expect Next

Halma plc Stock (LON: HLMA) on 3 December 2025: AI Tailwinds, Record Results and What Analysts Expect Next

Halma shares closed near 3,604p in London on 3 December 2025, close to record highs after posting record half-year results and raising guidance. The stock is up about 31% over 12 months, outpacing major indices. Analysts report a trailing P/E in the mid-40s and a PEG ratio near 2.9. Revenue for the half-year rose 15.2% to £1.24 billion, with all sectors showing profit growth.
3 December 2025
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Compass Group PLC Stock on 3 December 2025: Near 52‑Week Lows Despite Double‑Digit Earnings Growth

Compass Group PLC Stock on 3 December 2025: Near 52‑Week Lows Despite Double‑Digit Earnings Growth

Compass Group shares closed at 2,338p in London on December 3, near the bottom of their 52-week range and down about 15% over the past year, despite strong FY25 results. The company reported $46.1 billion in revenue, up 9.7%, and a proposed dividend up 10.2%. US ADR trading volume jumped 160% as the price slipped to $31. North America remains the main growth driver.
3 December 2025
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Sage Group plc (LON: SGE) Share Price on 3 December 2025: £300m Buyback, Dividend Hike and 2026 Stock Forecast

Sage Group plc (LON: SGE) Share Price on 3 December 2025: £300m Buyback, Dividend Hike and 2026 Stock Forecast

Sage Group shares closed at 1,063.50p in London on December 3, up 0.05%, as the company launched a £300 million buyback and prepared a higher dividend. Full-year 2025 results showed underlying revenue up 10% to £2.51 billion and operating profit up 17% to £600 million. Market capitalization stands near £10.1 billion. The stock is up 19% over the past year.
3 December 2025
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Lloyds Share Price Near £1 After BoE Stress Test – Will 2026 Bring More Gains or a Drop Back to 76p?

Lloyds Share Price Near £1 After BoE Stress Test – Will 2026 Bring More Gains or a Drop Back to 76p?

Lloyds Banking Group shares hit a 52-week high near 98p in London on 3 December after passing the Bank of England’s latest stress test and receiving a JPMorgan price target upgrade. The stock closed around 96.7p, up roughly 60% to 87% so far in 2025, with a market value just under £57bn. Trading volume was heavy amid debate over whether the rally can continue.
3 December 2025
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Anglo American (AAL.L) Share Price Today: BHP’s Failed £40bn Bid, Teck Merger Vote and 2026 Outlook – 3 December 2025

Anglo American (AAL.L) Share Price Today: BHP’s Failed £40bn Bid, Teck Merger Vote and 2026 Outlook – 3 December 2025

Anglo American closed at 2,913p in London on 3 December, up 2% for the day and 15.5% over the past year. BHP has dropped its £40bn takeover bid and is barred from returning for six months. Shareholders vote 9 December on a merger with Teck Resources, now under Canadian national-security review. Anglo has spun off platinum, agreed to sell nickel, and plans to separate De Beers.
3 December 2025
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Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) Stock Hits New Highs: Stress-Test Win, Buybacks and Wealth Pivot Shape the 2026 Outlook

Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) Stock Hits New Highs: Stress-Test Win, Buybacks and Wealth Pivot Shape the 2026 Outlook

Standard Chartered shares closed at 1,700.5p in London on 2 December 2025, near a 52-week high after passing the Bank of England’s latest stress tests and amid a strong buyback program. The stock is up 8.8% in two weeks, with a market cap near £39 billion. Analysts rate the shares “hold/accumulate” after the recent rally. Legal cases and slowing net-interest income remain headwinds.
3 December 2025
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