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Singtel Stock (SGX: Z74) News on 18 Dec 2025: Optus Outage Review, Dividend Support, Buyback Momentum, and Analyst Price Targets

Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) is back in the market spotlight on 18 December 2025, as investors weigh a fresh round of negative headlines around its Australian unit Optus against a steadier (and improving) core financial picture: rising underlying profit, a bigger interim dividend, ongoing share buybacks, and continued asset-recycling moves that have strengthened the balance sheet. Singtel shares were recently indicated around S$4.52 with a previous close around S$4.55, and a day range near S$4.52 to S$4.61 (figures vary by venue and time). Investing.com+1 Below is what matters most for Singtel stock right now—today’s news flow, the company’s latest guidance,

18 December 2025

Dividends·SGX:Z74·Share Buybacks

Singapore Stock Market Today (18 Dec 2025): STI Slips as Global Tech Jitters, Central Bank Risk and Singtel-Optus Headlines Shape SGX Mood

SINGAPORE (Dec 18, 2025) — Singapore equities ended the day slightly softer as investors weighed a choppy global risk backdrop and fresh company catalysts on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The Straits Times Index (STI) closed at 4,564.67, down 10.81 points (-0.24%), after trading in a tight range between 4,561.14 and 4,582.15. Investing.com The move marked a cautious session rather than a decisive reversal — but it underscored how sensitive Singapore’s market remains to international sentiment in December, especially when global tech leadership wobbles and major central bank decisions cluster on the calendar. Why the Singapore stock market was cautious today

18 December 2025

SGX:Z74·Stock Market

UOB Stock (SGX: U11) Outlook on Dec 18, 2025: Share Price, Analyst Targets, Dividend, Buyback and Property-Loan Risks

SINGAPORE — Dec 18, 2025. United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) stock is ending 2025 in a tug-of-war between two storylines investors can’t ignore: a shareholder-friendly capital return programme that’s still running, and renewed anxiety about commercial real estate (CRE) credit risk—especially in Hong Kong and Greater China. On the Singapore Exchange, UOB shares were hovering around S$34.6–S$34.7 on Dec 18, after a slightly softer session for local bank stocks. The Straits Times+2MarketWatch+2 Below is a detailed round-up of the latest news, forecasts and market analysis shaping UOB (SGX: U11) right now—and what the stock may care about most as 2026

18 December 2025

SGX:U11

DBS Group Holdings Stock (SGX: D05) Near Record Highs as RMB Clearing Role, Fintech Tie-Ups and Capital Returns Keep Bulls Engaged

DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05) is heading into year-end with its share price hovering close to all-time highs, after a string of headline catalysts rekindled the “quality + yield” narrative that has defined the stock’s 2025 run. On Dec. 18, 2025, DBS shares traded around the S$55 level—still not far from the fresh record of S$56 touched earlier in the week—while investors digested new developments in payments and cross-border finance, and kept one eye on the bigger question for 2026: how sticky are profits when the rate tailwind fades? MarketWatch+2FT Markets+2 Two themes dominate the DBS investment conversation right

18 December 2025

Fintech·SGX:D05·Stock Market

Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality IPO: Price Band Set at ₹108–₹114 for ₹251 Crore Issue; Key Dates, GMP Status, and Expansion Roadmap

Updated: December 18, 2025 — Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality Ltd has finalised the price band for its upcoming mainboard IPO, setting the stage for a ₹251 crore public issue that will open next week. The offer is entirely a fresh issue—meaning the company (not selling shareholders) will receive the proceeds—at a time when investors are tracking healthcare listings closely for both growth visibility and execution risks. The Economic Times+1 Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality IPO: price band, dates, and key application details The company has fixed the IPO price band at ₹108–₹114 per equity share. The public issue is

18 December 2025

IPO News·Stock Market

Sensex Today, Nifty Today (Dec 18, 2025): Benchmarks Turn Flat After Early Dip; IT and Financials Support; SEBI Fee Revamp Lifts AMCs; Ola Electric Hits Fresh Low

Mumbai, December 18, 2025 — Indian equity benchmarks struggled for direction on Thursday as the market attempted to stabilise after three straight losing sessions. The BSE Sensex was flat around 84,567, while the NSE Nifty 50 inched up to about 25,829 by mid-morning, with gains in information technology and financials helping offset broader weakness across sectors. Reuters The session began on a cautious note. In early trade, the Sensex slipped more than 200 points to around 84,345, while the Nifty fell below 25,800, as investors digested muted global cues and watched the rupee’s moves closely. The Economic Times Why the

18 December 2025

NSE:TCS·Stock Market

Indian Overseas Bank OFS Today: Govt Exercises Green Shoe Option as IOB Shares Slide; Retail Bidding Opens at ₹34 Floor

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) is back in the spotlight on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as the Government of India’s offer for sale (OFS) moves into the retail window—one day after the stock saw sharp pressure following the institutional (non-retail) book opening. Business Today+2Upstox – Online Stock and Share Trading+2 The key development on Dec 18: IOB informed exchanges that the seller has partly exercised the oversubscription (green shoe) option, expanding the OFS by an additional 7.61 crore shares (about 0.395%), taking the total offer size to up to 46.12 crore shares (about 2.395%). Business Today+1 What’s happening with IOB share

18 December 2025

BSE:IOB·Stock Market

Ola Electric Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low After Bhavish Aggarwal’s Stake Sale; MoEngage Closes $280 Million Series F

Ola Electric’s stock extended its slide on Thursday, December 18, 2025, sinking to a fresh 52-week (and all-time) low as investors reacted to another round of promoter selling by founder Bhavish Aggarwal—even as the company positioned the move as a clean-up of personal leverage meant to remove “pledge overhang” risk. Business Standard+2The Economic Times+2 At the same time, a very different signal came from India’s enterprise software sector: customer engagement platform MoEngage said it has closed a $280 million Series F, highlighting how global capital is still backing scaled Indian SaaS stories with clear overseas growth paths. Business Standard+2Moneycontrol+2 What

18 December 2025

Stock Market

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Share Price, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts (18 Dec 2025)

Sydney, 18 December 2025 — Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) shares traded lower on Thursday as Australian equities softened and gold-miner sentiment cooled, even with bullion still hovering near historic highs. By late afternoon in Australia, spot gold was steady around US$4,332/oz, with investors focused on upcoming US inflation data and what it could mean for interest rates and the US dollar. Reuters That macro backdrop matters for Northern Star because gold miners are, in practice, a hybrid of commodity exposure and operational execution: the gold price can lift revenue quickly, but costs, project delivery, and mine performance decide

18 December 2025

ASX:NST·Financial Forecasts·Mining Industry

Wesfarmers (ASX: WES) Share Price Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching on 18 December 2025

Wesfarmers Limited shares (ASX: WES) are back in the spotlight on Thursday, 18 December 2025, as investors weigh fresh headlines from the group’s Wesfarmers Health / Priceline ecosystem alongside an ongoing debate about whether the stock’s premium valuation can be sustained into 2026. At around A$80.61 on the day, Wesfarmers is trading in a tight range near where many analysts already see “fair value” — which makes today’s news flow less about short-term price spikes and more about whether the company’s next wave of earnings drivers (productivity, AI, and longer-cycle bets like lithium) can keep the conglomerate compounding. Investing.com+1 Wesfarmers

18 December 2025

ASX Updates·ASX:WES·Financial Forecasts·Stock Market

Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) Stock Update: Share Price Near A$22.5 as Copper Deal, Iron Ore Moves and Green Iron Strategy Shape the 2026 Outlook

Sydney/Perth — 18 December 2025 — Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) shares were modestly higher on Thursday as Australia’s big miners tracked a firmer iron ore market, while investors continued to digest a fresh push into copper and a steady drumbeat of decarbonisation-focused projects. IG In afternoon trade, IG’s ASX 200 report had Fortescue up 0.27% to A$22.51, alongside gains for larger peers, with iron ore prices up 0.48% to $104.15 in the Asian session. IG That places the stock close to its recent highs after a strong 2025 run, even as many sell-side forecasts still cluster below the current share price.

18 December 2025

ASX:FMG·Green Energy·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Shakti Pumps Share Price Today (Dec 18, 2025): Rebound After a Sharp Fall, PM-KUSUM Order Boost, and the 3-Year Outlook Investors Are Watching

Mumbai: Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd has turned into one of the most closely tracked mid-cap names on Dalal Street this week—delivering a rapid-fire sequence of a steep rally, a sudden sell-off, and a fresh rebound that has traders and long-term investors debating the same question: is this a healthy reset after news-led gains, or the start of a wider cooldown? As of mid-morning on Thursday, December 18, 2025, Shakti Pumps was trading around ₹732 on NSE, up roughly 3.5% from the previous close after Wednesday’s sharp decline. The Economic Times That bounce comes after the stock fell more than 10%

18 December 2025

NSE:SHAKTIPUMPS·Renewable Energy·Stock Market

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Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026

Apple closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. The S&P 500 jumped 1.97% and the Nasdaq rose 2.18% as chipmakers rallied, while Amazon fell 5.6% on higher capex guidance. Investors await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13. Apple’s next dividend is $0.26 per share, payable Feb. 12.

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026

Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026

The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.

Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.