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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.

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on 22 Dec 2025: Share Price Near Highs as Analysts Weigh Dividends, CEO Handover and 2026 Outlook

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on 22 Dec 2025: Share Price Near Highs as Analysts Weigh Dividends, CEO Handover and 2026 Outlook

SINGAPORE (22 December 2025) — Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) shares stayed in the spotlight on Monday as the Singapore bank’s stock continued hovering near its recent highs, reflecting a market that’s increasingly treating “Big Three” bank counters like a blend of income play, capital-return story, and macro barometer. On 22 Dec 2025, OCBC shares were up about 0.9%, with S$19.73 recorded for the session alongside an intraday high of S$19.89 and volume of ~2.42 million shares. Investing.com That S$19.89 level is particularly notable because it sits at the top end of the stock’s 52-week range (about S$14.35 to S$19.89).
22 December 2025
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DBS Group Holdings Ltd Stock (SGX:D05) on Dec. 22, 2025: Near Record Highs as Dividends, Buybacks and RMB Clearing Role Drive the 2026 Debate

DBS Group Holdings Ltd Stock (SGX:D05) on Dec. 22, 2025: Near Record Highs as Dividends, Buybacks and RMB Clearing Role Drive the 2026 Debate

DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX:D05) is ending 2025 with the kind of problem long-term shareholders love: the stock is hovering near record territory, and the market’s argument has shifted from “can DBS grow?” to “how much of that growth—and capital return—is already priced in?” As of Dec. 22, 2025 (2:07pm SGT), DBS shares traded around S$55.70 on the Singapore Exchange, after a prior close of S$54.87. The session’s day range was roughly S$55.12 to S$55.71, placing DBS within striking distance of its 52‑week high (S$56.00). Google Finance also lists DBS at about S$158B market cap, ~14x trailing P/E, and ~4.3%
22 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Today (Dec 22, 2025): STI Hits Record High as Global Risk-On Returns; Seatrium and CNMC in Focus

Singapore Stock Market Today (Dec 22, 2025): STI Hits Record High as Global Risk-On Returns; Seatrium and CNMC in Focus

SINGAPORE — Singapore equities opened the holiday-shortened week on a stronger footing on Monday (Dec 22), with the Straits Times Index (STI) pushing into fresh record territory as a tech-led rebound in global markets improved risk appetite and drew fresh bids into Asian equities. Reuters+1 The move higher comes as investors weigh a familiar year-end mix: thinner liquidity, big cross-asset swings (notably in FX and precious metals), and a growing debate over whether optimism has run ahead of fundamentals after a powerful 2025 run for stocks. Reuters+1 Singapore market snapshot: STI up around 0.7% and flirting with new highs The
22 December 2025
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Hindustan Zinc Surges to Fresh 52-Week High as Silver Prices Smash Records: What’s Driving the Rally and What Investors Watch Next

Hindustan Zinc Surges to Fresh 52-Week High as Silver Prices Smash Records: What’s Driving the Rally and What Investors Watch Next

Mumbai/New Delhi, December 22, 2025 — Hindustan Zinc shares jumped sharply in early trade on Monday as silver extended a blistering 2025 rally, hitting fresh all-time highs in both global and Indian markets. The move has put the Vedanta Group metal producer back in the spotlight, with the stock notching new highs and building on a powerful one-month run. Moneycontrol+1 Hindustan Zinc share price today: what happened on December 22 Hindustan Zinc rose more than 3% in Monday’s session, climbing to a fresh 52-week high of ₹606.70 in early trade. The stock’s surge comes after a strong month-long rally—up over
22 December 2025
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Ola Electric Share Price Today (Dec 22, 2025): Promoter Pledge Overhang Is Gone—So Why Are Analysts Still Cautious?

Ola Electric Share Price Today (Dec 22, 2025): Promoter Pledge Overhang Is Gone—So Why Are Analysts Still Cautious?

Dec 22, 2025 — Ola Electric Mobility is back in focus as markets open for the week, with investors weighing two competing narratives: a cleaner promoter balance sheet after the founder cleared pledged shares, and persisting concerns about demand, market share, and near-term visibility that have kept the stock under pressure. As of 09:27 am (pre-open) on Dec 22, Ola Electric was indicated around ₹34.2, after a volatile stretch that saw the stock trade near its recent lows. Moneycontrol Ola Electric share price today: where the stock stands on Dec 22 In early indications on Monday, Ola Electric hovered near
22 December 2025
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Ashok Leyland Share Price Hits All-Time High as Nomura Raises Target to ₹196; Traders Track Key Levels in Revathi Equipment

Ashok Leyland Share Price Hits All-Time High as Nomura Raises Target to ₹196; Traders Track Key Levels in Revathi Equipment

New Delhi / Mumbai, December 22, 2025: India’s stock market entered the week with a cautiously positive tone, with traders watching the Nifty’s 26,000 resistance while tracking sector-specific momentum. In the spotlight on Monday, December 22, 2025, was Ashok Leyland (NSE: ASHOKLEY, BSE: 500477)—which pushed to a fresh record high as a major brokerage upgrade added fuel to an already-strong rally—while Revathi Equipment India (NSE: RVTH, BSE: 544246) remained a high-volatility counter where traders continued to debate whether recent rebounds are real recoveries or just resistance-led pullbacks. The Economic Times+1 Ashok Leyland share price today: record high, strong momentum, and
22 December 2025
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Vodafone Idea ₹3,300 Crore NCD Fundraise: Tata Capital Invests ₹500 Crore as NBFCs Back Vi’s Bond Issue

Vodafone Idea ₹3,300 Crore NCD Fundraise: Tata Capital Invests ₹500 Crore as NBFCs Back Vi’s Bond Issue

Mumbai/New Delhi | December 22, 2025 — Vodafone Idea’s latest ₹3,300 crore debt raise is drawing fresh attention after new details emerged today about who funded the issue and how the money will flow back into the telecom operator’s network plans. Tata Capital has invested about ₹500 crore in the bond placement, according to people familiar with the transaction, in a deal that also saw sizeable commitments from other non-bank lenders—signalling a growing appetite for high-yield credit exposure to strategically important but financially stretched corporates. The Economic Times The disclosure adds a new layer to Vodafone Idea’s funding story that
22 December 2025
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NBCC Share Price in Focus on Dec 22, 2025: ₹179 Crore IIM Sambalpur Order Adds to ₹345 Crore IIT Mandi–Kandla SEZ Wins

NBCC Share Price in Focus on Dec 22, 2025: ₹179 Crore IIM Sambalpur Order Adds to ₹345 Crore IIT Mandi–Kandla SEZ Wins

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 — Indian equities opened the week higher, with benchmark indices extending gains in early trade as investors positioned for a year-end rally. The Times of India In this upbeat tape, NBCC (India) Ltd—the Navratna PSU construction and project management company—remains on watch after a fresh ₹179.37 crore work order from IIM Sambalpur and a recent ₹345.04 crore order update tied to IIT Mandi and Kandla SEZ. While the stock moved sharply on the order headlines late last week, the story for Monday is broader: a steady pipeline of public-sector and institutional work, continued activity
22 December 2025
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook (22 December 2025)

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook (22 December 2025)

Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX:LYC) is back in the spotlight on 22 December 2025, with investors balancing two forces that rarely show up politely on the same day: index-driven attention and real-world operational constraints. On Monday, Lynas shares closed at A$12.49, up about 2.46%, after a choppy December that saw the stock pull back from earlier-month levels. Investing.com Australia The timing is notable: Lynas has been added to the S&P/ASX 50, with the change effective prior to the open on 22 December 2025 as part of S&P Dow Jones Indices’ quarterly rebalance. Company Announcements That ASX 50 milestone is arriving
22 December 2025
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CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Stock Update: Share Price, Buyback Progress, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts as of 22 December 2025

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Stock Update: Share Price, Buyback Progress, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts as of 22 December 2025

CSL Limited shares were trading around A$176 on 22 December 2025, modestly higher on the session but still nursing a steep 2025 decline that has kept the biotech heavyweight under intense investor scrutiny heading into 2026. Investing.com+2MarketWatch+2 The story around CSL stock (ASX:CSL) right now is a tug-of-war: ongoing confidence in the company’s global plasma and specialty therapies franchise versus uncertainty around its vaccine unit Seqirus, shifting guidance, and the execution risk of a major strategic reset. At the same time, CSL’s on‑market buyback has been a steady presence in daily announcements, offering a tangible signal of capital management even
22 December 2025
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Northern Star Resources Ltd Stock (ASX: NST): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts as Gold Hits Record Highs (22 Dec 2025)

Northern Star Resources Ltd Stock (ASX: NST): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts as Gold Hits Record Highs (22 Dec 2025)

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) is back in the spotlight as the gold market closes out 2025 in full “melt-up” mode. On 22 December 2025, spot gold hit a fresh all-time high amid expectations of further US rate cuts and persistent safe-haven demand—conditions that typically put leveraged gold producers like Northern Star on investors’ radar. Reuters Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready rundown of what’s moving Northern Star stock right now, the most recent company updates, and how the market’s forecasts (both for gold and for NST itself) are shaping sentiment as of 22.12.2025. Northern Star share price action on
22 December 2025
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DroneShield Limited (ASX: DRO) Stock Jumps on Governance Reset: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch in 2026

DroneShield Limited (ASX: DRO) Stock Jumps on Governance Reset: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch in 2026

DroneShield Limited (ASX: DRO) is back in the spotlight on Monday, December 22, 2025, after the company’s board moved to tighten executive alignment with shareholders—an issue that has hung over the stock since the highly publicised insider selling and disclosure controversy in November. In early trade, DroneShield shares rose as much as ~9% to around A$3.03, hitting a more-than-one-month high after news that the company will require directors and senior management (including the CEO) to maintain minimum shareholdings. MarketScreener+1 The market reaction matters because DroneShield has been living two lives in 2025: What follows is a detailed, publication-ready rundown of
22 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
NEW YORK, Feb 7, 2026, 03:07 (EST) Amazon.com shares fell on Friday after the company laid out a roughly $200 billion plan to ramp up artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, unsettling investors who have started to question the price tag of the AI race. Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta have now flagged more than $630 billion of capital expenditures, or capex — the money spent on property and equipment such as data centers, servers and chips — largely tied to AI build-outs. Morgan Stanley analysts said investors are “not forgiving” about big investments without a clear signal on return on invested
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
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