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Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price Today: Rate Outlook Shock, NZ Capital Rule Shift, and What Analysts Forecast on 17 December 2025

Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price Today: Rate Outlook Shock, NZ Capital Rule Shift, and What Analysts Forecast on 17 December 2025

Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, as a trio of developments collide: a meaningful shift in Westpac’s own interest-rate forecast, fresh regulatory direction out of New Zealand that affects Australian-owned banks (including Westpac), and a steady drumbeat of valuation-focused analyst commentary as bank stocks digest a strong run. At around late afternoon in Australia, Westpac shares were trading near A$38.42, down modestly on the prior close, with the day’s range roughly A$38.01 to A$38.50. Investing.com+1 Below is a detailed, investor-focused roundup of the key news, forecasts, and analysis driving Westpac stock
17 December 2025
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ANZ Share Price Today: Key News, Dividend Outlook and Analyst Forecasts for ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) on 17 December 2025

ANZ Share Price Today: Key News, Dividend Outlook and Analyst Forecasts for ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) on 17 December 2025

ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) is back in the spotlight on 17 December 2025 as investors weigh a busy mix of company updates, banking-sector regulation in New Zealand, and an ongoing governance overhang tied to executive remuneration and misconduct fallout. ANZ shares were around A$36.08 in late trade on 17 December, with the day’s range roughly A$35.88 to A$36.34 (prices delayed). Intelligent Investor ANZ share price snapshot: where ASX:ANZ stands on 17 December 2025 As of late afternoon on 17 December, ANZ’s indicative market data showed: This puts ANZ in a “not cheap, not euphoric” zone: the stock has
17 December 2025
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Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) Stock: Share Price Jumps as Alta Copper Deal, “Green Iron” Push and 2026 Iron Ore Forecasts Collide (Dec. 17, 2025)

Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) Stock: Share Price Jumps as Alta Copper Deal, “Green Iron” Push and 2026 Iron Ore Forecasts Collide (Dec. 17, 2025)

Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) stock is ending 2025 in a familiar-but-weird place: near a 52-week high on the back of resilient iron ore prices, while investors simultaneously debate whether the next leg of the story is copper diversification, green metals, or a downcycle risk as new global supply looms. The result is a share price that looks strong in the rear-view mirror, but faces a forward-looking tug-of-war between commodity forecasts, project execution, and capital allocation. Below is what matters for Fortescue shares right now—covering the latest price action, the Alta Copper acquisition, operational and decarbonisation updates, dividend outlook, and where analysts
17 December 2025
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Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts on Dec. 17, 2025

Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts on Dec. 17, 2025

Woodside Energy Group Ltd stock is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as energy markets swing between “lower-for-longer” oil anxiety and headline-driven spikes. Investors are tracking three near-term forces in particular: oil-price volatility, industrial action risk at Pluto LNG Train 2, and Woodside’s capital-heavy global expansion (from Australia to the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana LNG). Below is a roundup of the most relevant news, forecasts and analysis available as of Dec. 17, 2025, plus what they could mean for Woodside’s share price in the weeks ahead. Woodside share price today: WDS slips as the energy
17 December 2025
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CSL Limited Stock (ASX:CSL) Today: Buyback Update, Macquarie Downgrade, and What Analysts Forecast for 2026 (Dec 17, 2025)

CSL Limited Stock (ASX:CSL) Today: Buyback Update, Macquarie Downgrade, and What Analysts Forecast for 2026 (Dec 17, 2025)

CSL Limited shares ended Wednesday, December 17, 2025 lower as investors digested a fresh on-market buyback update and the lingering impact of broker downgrades that have reshaped sentiment around one of Australia’s most widely held healthcare names. CSL (ASX: CSL; USOTC: CSLLY) closed at A$172.77, down 2.47% on the day, after trading between A$172.75 and A$176.83 with roughly 800,720 shares changing hands. Investing.com The move keeps CSL near the bottom end of its recent range. Investing.com’s data shows a 52‑week span of A$168.00 to A$290.32, and a -38.60% change over the past year, illustrating just how sharply the market has
17 December 2025
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Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) Stock Update: Buy-Back Progress, New Share Quotations, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts (17 December 2025)

Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) Stock Update: Buy-Back Progress, New Share Quotations, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts (17 December 2025)

SYDNEY — 17 December 2025 — Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB), the global supply-chain logistics group best known for its CHEP pallet pooling network, delivered a cluster of market-facing updates today that matter more for what they signal than for their raw size: steady execution of its FY26 on-market share buy-back, plus two small tranches of ordinary shares slated for quotation under employee incentive arrangements. While none of today’s filings change Brambles’ operating outlook on their own, together they reinforce a familiar 2025–26 narrative for the stock: capital returns via buy-backs, incremental equity issuance from long-running incentive plans, and an investor
17 December 2025
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) stock: share price slips on 17 December 2025 as rate-hike talk returns — forecasts, catalysts and risks

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) stock: share price slips on 17 December 2025 as rate-hike talk returns — forecasts, catalysts and risks

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares fell on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, with investors weighing a suddenly-shifting interest-rate narrative and fresh macro signals that could shape bank earnings into 2026. CBA was down about 1.1% at around A$153.42 in late afternoon trade (15:15), compared with the prior close of A$155.13, after trading between roughly A$152.76 and A$154.78 on the day. Intelligent Investor The stock’s move mattered beyond CBA shareholders. As the ASX’s largest bank and one of the market’s heaviest weights by value, CBA’s direction often acts like a tide line for the financials sector—especially on sessions when rate
17 December 2025
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Park Medi World IPO Listing 17 December 2025: Shares Debut at Discount on BSE, NSE Despite Strong Subscription — Key Numbers, GMP Signals, and Allotment Check Steps

Park Medi World IPO Listing 17 December 2025: Shares Debut at Discount on BSE, NSE Despite Strong Subscription — Key Numbers, GMP Signals, and Allotment Check Steps

Park Medi World’s much-watched IPO debut delivered a reality check for investors on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, as the hospital-chain operator’s shares listed below the IPO issue price on both major Indian exchanges—despite the offer being subscribed over eight times during the book-building window. On the BSE, Park Medi World opened at ₹155.60, a 3.95% discount to the IPO price of ₹162. On the NSE, the stock listed at ₹158.80, down 1.98% from the issue price. mint+2The Economic Times+2 The listing performance stood out because it came after a “decent-to-strong” subscription response—especially from non-institutional investors (NIIs) and qualified institutional buyers
17 December 2025
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Indian Overseas Bank OFS on Dec 17, 2025: Government Sells Up to 3% Stake at ₹34 Floor Price; Retail Bidding Opens Dec 18

Indian Overseas Bank OFS on Dec 17, 2025: Government Sells Up to 3% Stake at ₹34 Floor Price; Retail Bidding Opens Dec 18

India’s government has kicked off a two-day Offer for Sale (OFS) in Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), putting up to 3% equity on the block at a floor price of ₹34 per share—a move closely watched by traders, long-term investors, and anyone tracking the Centre’s broader push to dilute holdings in state-run enterprises. Business Standard+2Business Standard+2 The OFS opened on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, for non-retail investors, with the retail window scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025. Business Standard+2TradingView+2 What happened to IOB shares on Dec 17, 2025 IOB stock came under pressure as the market digested the discounted stake sale
17 December 2025
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Indian Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Nifty 50 Hovers Near 25,900 as RBI Supports Rupee; Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and Meesho in Focus

Indian Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Nifty 50 Hovers Near 25,900 as RBI Supports Rupee; Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and Meesho in Focus

Mumbai — Indian markets opened Wednesday, December 17, 2025, on a cautious note after a volatile week in which the rupee’s slide, persistent foreign selling, and uncertainty over an India–U.S. trade agreement kept risk appetite in check. The day’s early tone was defined by two cross-currents: the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) aggressive pushback that helped the rupee rebound from record lows, and continued investor nerves around capital flows and macro headwinds. Reuters+1 While benchmark indices steadied in early trade, attention remained firmly on stock-specific stories—especially Axis Bank after a sharp sell-off tied to margin outlook concerns, HDFC Bank after
17 December 2025
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Gold Price Today in India (December 17, 2025): 24K, 22K, 18K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai; MCX Near Record as Spot Gold Holds Above $4,300

Gold Price Today in India (December 17, 2025): 24K, 22K, 18K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai; MCX Near Record as Spot Gold Holds Above $4,300

Gold prices are back in focus on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as the yellow metal steadies above $4,300 an ounce globally while Indian rates remain elevated—supported by currency moves, shifting U.S. rate expectations, and a volatile precious-metals complex led by a fresh surge in silver. Reuters+2Moneycontrol+2 In early trade, spot gold hovered around $4,312–$4,322 per ounce, reflecting steady demand as markets digested mixed U.S. labour signals and looked ahead to key inflation data later this week. Reuters+1 Back home, India’s benchmark retail rates moved higher again, with 24K gold at about ₹13,451 per gram, 22K at ₹12,330, and 18K at
17 December 2025
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Shakti Pumps Share Price Swings After ₹539 Crore Solar Pump Orders; Oswal Pumps and GK Energy Also Win Big MSEDCL Contracts

Shakti Pumps Share Price Swings After ₹539 Crore Solar Pump Orders; Oswal Pumps and GK Energy Also Win Big MSEDCL Contracts

December 17, 2025 — Pump-manufacturing stocks are back in the spotlight as a fresh cluster of large solar irrigation orders under India’s PM-KUSUM (Component-B) ecosystem ripples through the market—fueling sharp rallies, heavy volumes, and then a bout of profit-taking. At the center of the action is Shakti Pumps (India), which surged roughly 45% in four sessions after sliding to a fresh 52-week low earlier this month, driven by multiple order wins totalling about ₹539 crore across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. Moneycontrol+1 But Shakti isn’t alone. Oswal Pumps and GK Energy have also secured sizeable solar pump-related contracts—especially in Maharashtra—keeping
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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