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Shan Ahmed Khan

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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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PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS) Today: Price Move, Fresh Update on December Quarter Results, and Analyst Forecasts (22 December 2025)

PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS) Today: Price Move, Fresh Update on December Quarter Results, and Analyst Forecasts (22 December 2025)

PLS Group Limited stock is back in the spotlight on 22 December 2025, with investors tracking two forces that tend to move the shares fast: (1) a renewed upswing in lithium pricing signals and sentiment, and (2) the company’s near-term reporting calendar as the market looks ahead to the next quarterly update. As of 22 Dec. 2025, PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) was trading around A$4.035, up about 2.67% on the day, after moving between A$3.980 and A$4.120. The stock’s 52‑week range is shown at A$1.070 to A$4.340, underscoring just how dramatic the 2025 rebound has been for lithium-linked equities. Investing.com
22 December 2025
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA) on 22 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Rate Outlook and What Investors Are Watching

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA) on 22 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Rate Outlook and What Investors Are Watching

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) stock is ending 2025 in a familiar position: absolutely central to the Australian sharemarket, heavily owned, and fiercely debated. On 22 December 2025, CBA shares traded around A$158.49 in afternoon trade (prices delayed), modestly higher on the day, after a choppy stretch for Australian bank stocks. Intelligent Investor That “choppy stretch” matters because CBA isn’t just another ASX name. It’s one of the market’s heavyweight drivers: in mid‑December, Reuters noted CBA alone accounts for nearly 10% of the S&P/ASX 200, meaning small moves in CBA can tug the entire index. TradingView Below is what’s moving
22 December 2025
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BHP Group Ltd Stock in Focus on Dec. 22, 2025: China Iron Ore Talks, Copper-Potash Pivot, and Fresh Analyst Targets

BHP Group Ltd Stock in Focus on Dec. 22, 2025: China Iron Ore Talks, Copper-Potash Pivot, and Fresh Analyst Targets

BHP Group Ltd stock is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar mix of forces tugging at it: iron ore prices and China demand on one side, and a long-term strategy pivot toward copper and potash on the other. On Monday, December 22, 2025, investors also have a new headline to digest around BHP’s iron ore relationship with China’s centralised buyer, plus updated “street view” forecasts that frame where analysts think the stock can go next. This is the key point: BHP is still leveraged to iron ore and China, but it is increasingly being valued as
22 December 2025
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WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) Stock Falls as Founder’s Collar Deal Sparks Fresh Volatility — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) Stock Falls as Founder’s Collar Deal Sparks Fresh Volatility — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Sydney, December 22, 2025 — Shares in WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) slid on Monday as investors digested a fresh governance-and-structure headline involving founder and executive chair Richard White, just days after the company said an independent board review had wrapped up. The move underscores the reality of owning WTC right now: a high-quality global logistics software franchise with heavyweight growth ambitions — and a very public governance narrative that can swing sentiment quickly. WiseTech closed December 22 at A$67.99, down 3.12%, after trading between A$67.86 and A$70.75. StockAnalysis WiseTech Global share price today: why WTC is back in the spotlight
22 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rises as Miners, Energy and Record Gold Lift Shares (22 December 2025)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rises as Miners, Energy and Record Gold Lift Shares (22 December 2025)

Australia’s sharemarket kicked off the pre-Christmas week in upbeat fashion on Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 trading higher into the afternoon as miners and energy stocks led broad-based gains. By early afternoon in Sydney, the benchmark was up about 0.9% around 8,701 points, with most sectors in the green and risk appetite supported by stronger global leads and a fresh surge in commodities. ABC+1 But beneath the headline rise, today’s Australia stock market story is really about three forces colliding at once: Here’s what’s moving Australian stocks today, what analysts are watching next, and what the near-term forecasts are pointing
22 December 2025
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Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

7 February 2026
BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
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