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Shan Ahmed Khan

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Pantoro Gold (ASX:PNR) Share Price Outlook: Tulla Stake Sale, Norseman Grades and 2026 Forecasts – 2 December 2025 Update

Pantoro Gold (ASX:PNR) Share Price Outlook: Tulla Stake Sale, Norseman Grades and 2026 Forecasts – 2 December 2025 Update

Tulla Resources sold 25.8 million Pantoro Gold shares for about A$129 million on 2 December, cutting its stake to 6.11%. Pantoro’s share price dropped roughly 9% to A$4.90–5.00 in midday trading. Despite the fall, the stock is up nearly 200% over the past year, with a market cap near A$2.1 billion. Tulla says it remains committed to Pantoro’s long-term success.
2 December 2025
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Airbus A320 Software Recall Nears Completion as Solar-Radiation Bug and New Quality Issue Rattle Aviation Industry

Airbus A320 Software Recall Nears Completion as Solar-Radiation Bug and New Quality Issue Rattle Aviation Industry

Fewer than 100 Airbus A320-family jets remain grounded as the company nears completion of software fixes linked to a critical flight-control bug, following a JetBlue incident that injured 15 people in October. Airbus also reported a separate fuselage panel quality issue delaying some deliveries, but said in-service aircraft are unaffected. Airlines rushed to implement the software update during the U.S. Thanksgiving travel period.
1 December 2025
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Smith & Nephew (SNN) Stock Forecast 2026: Q3 2025 Results, $500m Buyback and New Board Signals

Smith & Nephew (SNN) Stock Forecast 2026: Q3 2025 Results, $500m Buyback and New Board Signals

Smith & Nephew shares traded near $33.28 in early U.S. trading on December 1, up 29% from a year ago but 14% below their recent high. Q3 revenue reached $1.50 billion, missing market expectations by $10 million and sending the stock down 9% that day. The company’s turnaround plan is nearly complete, with management reaffirming 2025 revenue growth guidance of around 5%. Market cap stands at about $14.1 billion.
1 December 2025
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SolGold Stock Soars After Rejecting Jiangxi Copper’s $1 Billion Bid – What’s Next for SOLG / SLGGF?

SolGold Stock Soars After Rejecting Jiangxi Copper’s $1 Billion Bid – What’s Next for SOLG / SLGGF?

SolGold entered a formal takeover offer period after rejecting two non-binding bids from Jiangxi Copper at 26p per share in late November. The company’s share price surged following the approaches. SolGold delisted from Toronto in June and reorganized its assets, with new leadership aiming to accelerate Cascabel project development in Ecuador. The UK Takeover Panel set a 26 December 2025 deadline.
1 December 2025
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Ashtead Group plc (AHT) Stock Outlook December 2025: Buyback Momentum, US Listing Shift and Mixed Analyst Ratings

Ashtead Group plc (AHT) Stock Outlook December 2025: Buyback Momentum, US Listing Shift and Mixed Analyst Ratings

Ashtead Group is preparing to shift its primary listing from London to New York in early 2026 while continuing a $1.5 billion share buyback, with $330 million spent by July. Shares recently traded around 4,760p in London, about 26% below their 52-week high. Analysts remain split, leaving the stock in “Hold” territory. The company’s market value stands near £20 billion.
1 December 2025
Aviva plc Stock on 1 December 2025: Q3 Results, Direct Line Deal, Dividend Yield and Analyst Forecasts

Aviva plc Stock on 1 December 2025: Q3 Results, Direct Line Deal, Dividend Yield and Analyst Forecasts

Aviva shares closed at 642p on 1 December 2025, up 33% over the past year but 8% below the 12 November high. Q3 results showed general insurance premiums rising to £10bn and an improved combined operating ratio of 94.4%. The stock dropped 4–6% after new 2028 targets, including 11% EPS growth and over 20% return on equity, disappointed some investors. Forecast dividend yield stands at 5.6%.
1 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Crashes Toward $86,000 as December Starts: What’s Driving the New Crypto Sell-Off

Bitcoin Price Crashes Toward $86,000 as December Starts: What’s Driving the New Crypto Sell-Off

Bitcoin fell 5–6% on December 1, 2025, trading near $86,500 after briefly dipping below $86,000 in early Asia. Ethereum dropped over 6% to the $2,800–2,850 range. The sell-off followed rising Japanese bond yields, forced liquidations totaling over $500 million, and record outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. Major altcoins including Solana and Dogecoin also posted steep losses.
1 December 2025
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Experian PLC Stock (LON: EXPN): Latest Share Price, 2025 Results, Buybacks, FICO Shock and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

Experian PLC Stock (LON: EXPN): Latest Share Price, 2025 Results, Buybacks, FICO Shock and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

Experian PLC closed at 3,313p in London on 1 December 2025, down about 11% year-on-year and well below its July peak of 4,101p. The company reported 12% half-year revenue growth and raised guidance, but faces new competition from FICO, regulatory scrutiny, and a high valuation. Market cap stood near £30.3bn with a trailing P/E of 28–29x.
1 December 2025
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Social Security December 2025 Payments: Full Schedule, $967 SSI Checks and the Early 2026 COLA Boost

Social Security December 2025 Payments: Full Schedule, $967 SSI Checks and the Early 2026 COLA Boost

SSI recipients will receive two payments in December 2025: one on December 1 and another on December 31, the latter covering January 2026 due to the holiday. The maximum federal SSI payment is $967 for individuals. Social Security checks for retirees, survivors, and SSDI beneficiaries will be issued on December 3, 10, 17, and 24. A 2.8% COLA increase takes effect with the December 31 SSI payment and January 2026 Social Security payments.
1 December 2025
JTC Plc Share Price, Permira Takeover and 2026 Stock Forecasts: What Investors Need to Know as of 1 December 2025

JTC Plc Share Price, Permira Takeover and 2026 Stock Forecasts: What Investors Need to Know as of 1 December 2025

JTC Plc’s board agreed to a £2.7 billion takeover by Permira’s Papilio Bidco at 1,340p per share in cash. JTC shares last traded at 1,275p, just below the offer price. The deal values JTC’s equity at about £2.3 billion, a nearly 50% premium to its mid-August price. The board unanimously recommends the offer; CPPIB supports Permira’s bid.
1 December 2025
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Fresnillo PLC Stock Forecast 2026: Can the Silver Miner Sustain Its 2025 Breakout?

Fresnillo PLC Stock Forecast 2026: Can the Silver Miner Sustain Its 2025 Breakout?

Fresnillo PLC shares have more than tripled in 2025, hitting fresh 52-week highs above 2,770p in London and $36 on U.S. OTC markets as of December 1. The surge follows record gold and silver prices, with gold topping $4,000/oz and silver above $53/oz this year. Fresnillo’s American depositary shares rose over 325% since late 2024, far outpacing major indices.
1 December 2025
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DTE Energy (DTE) Sees Wave of Institutional Buying as Scotiabank Trims 2026 EPS Outlook

DTE Energy (DTE) Sees Wave of Institutional Buying as Scotiabank Trims 2026 EPS Outlook

Institutional investors increased stakes in DTE Energy, with Russell Investments boosting its position by 75.8% and Korea Investment CORP by 6%, according to December 1 filings. DTE shares opened near $137, with a market cap of $28.5 billion. HSBC Holdings cut its stake by 8.6% but remains a major holder. About 76% of DTE shares are now held by institutions and hedge funds.
1 December 2025
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Spectris Share Price on 1 December 2025: KKR £41.75 Takeover Nears the Finish Line as New Voting and Stake Disclosures Land

Spectris Share Price on 1 December 2025: KKR £41.75 Takeover Nears the Finish Line as New Voting and Stake Disclosures Land

Spectris shares traded just below KKR’s £41.75-per-share offer ahead of expected delisting from the London Stock Exchange this week. Regulatory filings show Barclays holding roughly equal long and short positions of about 5% each, with trades clustered near £41.33. The company reported 99.4 million voting rights as of November 30. The deal spread remains just over 1%.
1 December 2025
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Whitbread PLC (LON:WTB) Stock Outlook – December 2025: Budget Shock, Buybacks and a Deeply Discounted Premier Inn Giant

Whitbread PLC (LON:WTB) Stock Outlook – December 2025: Budget Shock, Buybacks and a Deeply Discounted Premier Inn Giant

Whitbread shares plunged 11% in late November after the UK Budget rewired business rates for large commercial properties, raising Whitbread’s annual bill by £40–50m from FY27. The stock closed at 2,495–2,497p on 1 December, down 12% over the year. Trading remains resilient, and the company is increasing buybacks. Analysts still issue broadly positive forecasts.
1 December 2025
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3i Group plc (LON: III) Stock: Near 52‑Week Low After Action Fears – Is the Sell‑Off a Buying Opportunity as of 1 December 2025?

3i Group plc (LON: III) Stock: Near 52‑Week Low After Action Fears – Is the Sell‑Off a Buying Opportunity as of 1 December 2025?

3i Group shares have dropped nearly 30% since late October, trading just above a 52-week low near 3,115p as of December 1, 2025. The decline followed half-year results and concerns over slower growth at its key asset, Action, triggering short-seller attention. Despite the selloff, 3i reported a 13% total return and rising NAV, with Action’s net sales up 17% so far in 2025.
1 December 2025
NatWest Group Plc Stock Near 52‑Week High: Latest News, Q3 2025 Beat and 2026 Forecasts

NatWest Group Plc Stock Near 52‑Week High: Latest News, Q3 2025 Beat and 2026 Forecasts

NatWest Group shares traded near 630p in London on December 1, 2025, close to new 52-week highs after the UK government fully exited its stake. The stock is up about 55–60% year-on-year, matching gains in the FTSE 350 Banks index. Q3 results showed £1.6 billion profit and upgraded 2025 guidance, with income now expected at £16.3 billion. Market capitalization stands at roughly £50–51 billion.
1 December 2025
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