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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.

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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National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Share Price Today: What’s Moving NAB Stock on 22 December 2025 — and Where Analysts See It Heading

National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Share Price Today: What’s Moving NAB Stock on 22 December 2025 — and Where Analysts See It Heading

SYDNEY — 22 December 2025: National Australia Bank Limited (ASX: NAB) is heading into the final stretch of the year with its share price hovering around the low A$42 range, as investors weigh a familiar (and very bank-stock) tug-of-war: interest-rate expectations versus credit risk and competition. Investing On Monday, ABC market updates described the big banks as mixed in a shortened Christmas trading week, with NAB lower while some peers held up better. ABC Below is a full, up-to-date look at the latest NAB stock news, key company catalysts, analyst forecasts, and valuation calls available as of 22.12.2025—including what to
22 December 2025
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Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) Stock Jumps as Lithium Sentiment Reignites — Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook (22 December 2025)

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) Stock Jumps as Lithium Sentiment Reignites — Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook (22 December 2025)

Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) is ending 2025 the way only MinRes can: loudly, fast, and with several storylines colliding at once. On 22 December 2025, MIN shares surged to around A$55.65 in trade, up from a previous close near A$52.65, and moved through a day range of roughly A$53.32 to A$55.69—a sharp move that puts the stock at or near the top of its 52‑week range. Investing.com+1 That jump is happening against a backdrop of rebounding lithium optimism, an iron ore growth narrative driven by Onslow, and persistent governance and balance sheet questions that investors haven’t forgotten (even if they
22 December 2025
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Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): Today’s News, Louisiana LNG Update, CEO Succession, and Analyst Forecasts (22 Dec 2025)

Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): Today’s News, Louisiana LNG Update, CEO Succession, and Analyst Forecasts (22 Dec 2025)

Woodside Energy Group Ltd stock is closing out 2025 with three storylines colliding at once: a sudden CEO transition, fresh government intervention risk in Australia’s gas market, and high-stakes execution on a global LNG buildout—especially in the United States. On Monday, 22 December 2025, Woodside shares in Australia rose modestly, stabilising after last week’s sharp move lower that followed leadership news. In the background, investors are also digesting a major U.S. regulatory update for the Woodside Louisiana LNG project and a new Australian policy proposal that could reshape how gas exporters balance domestic supply against international contracts. Investing.com+2Reuters+2 Woodside share
22 December 2025
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Bajaj Housing Finance Expansion Buzz, Innovative Tyres Heatmap Alert, and Binani Industries “Momentum Reversal”: Indian Stocks in Focus on December 22, 2025

Bajaj Housing Finance Expansion Buzz, Innovative Tyres Heatmap Alert, and Binani Industries “Momentum Reversal”: Indian Stocks in Focus on December 22, 2025

Mumbai — December 22, 2025: A fresh round of market chatter and technical-screening commentary is putting three very different Indian listed names under the spotlight today—Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd (BSE: 544252 | NSE: BAJAJHFL), Innovative Tyres & Tubes Ltd (BSE: 535015 | NSE: ITTL), and Binani Industries—now BIL Vyapar Ltd (BSE: 500059 | NSE: BINANIIND). The common thread isn’t a single sector headline. It’s the collision between fundamentals (strategy, filings, and business reality) and market mechanics (price action, liquidity, and quantitative signals)—a combination that often drives Google Discover-era spikes in interest and “stocks to watch” lists. Below is what’s actually
22 December 2025
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UltraTech Cement Hit With ₹782.2 Crore GST Demand Notice; ‘Buy’ Calls Hold as UltraTech and Adani Cement Lead India’s Next Capacity Wave

UltraTech Cement Hit With ₹782.2 Crore GST Demand Notice; ‘Buy’ Calls Hold as UltraTech and Adani Cement Lead India’s Next Capacity Wave

New Delhi / Mumbai | December 22, 2025 — UltraTech Cement, India’s largest cement maker, is back in the spotlight on Monday after disclosing a Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand notice of ₹782.2 crore, a development that adds near-term regulatory noise to a sector already juggling a new cycle of cost cuts, capacity commissioning and regional consolidation. ETCFO.com+2Upstox – Online Stock and Share Trading+2 While tax disputes can create headline risk for any large corporate, the broader market narrative around UltraTech—and its closest rival group in terms of scale, Adani Cement (Ambuja Cements and ACC plus acquired assets)—has remained
22 December 2025
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Silver Surges to Record High Near $69/oz as Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Supply Tightness and Geopolitical Risks Fuel Safe-Haven Rush

Silver Surges to Record High Near $69/oz as Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Supply Tightness and Geopolitical Risks Fuel Safe-Haven Rush

Dec. 22, 2025 — Silver prices powered to fresh all-time highs on Monday, extending a breakout that has turned the “white metal” into one of 2025’s standout trades. In early Asian hours, spot silver pushed above the $67-per-ounce threshold, then accelerated further in subsequent trading as investors leaned into a potent mix of expected U.S. interest-rate cuts, tight physical supply, and rising geopolitical tension. Investing.com India+1 The rally is also lifting the broader precious-metals complex. Gold rose to a record high above $4,390/oz, while platinum and palladium notched sharp gains as investors rotated into metals seen as both financial hedges
22 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
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