Australia’s AEMO Draft 2026 ISP: Coal Until 2049 as $128b Grid Overhaul Backs Solar and Batteries

Australia’s AEMO Draft 2026 ISP: Coal Until 2049 as $128b Grid Overhaul Backs Solar and Batteries

Australia’s energy market operator has released a sweeping new roadmap for the electricity grid that locks in coal-fired power plants until 2049, even as it doubles down on massive new investment in solar, batteries and transmission to hit net zero targets. On 10 December 2025, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) published its Draft 2026 Integrated System Plan (ISP) – a 25‑year blueprint for the National Electricity Market (NEM) that will shape how homes and businesses are powered through to mid‑century.AEMO+ 1 The draft plan recalibrates Australia’s transition in several striking ways: Below is a detailed breakdown of what changed,
10 December 2025
ANZ Group Holdings (ASX:ANZ) Stock: 2025 Results, 2026 Dividend Dates and Outlook for Investors

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX:ANZ) Stock: 2025 Results, 2026 Dividend Dates and Outlook for Investors

On 10 December 2025, ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX:ANZ) is trading around A$35.20 per share, up roughly 24% year to date and near the upper end of its 2025 trading range.Intelligent Investor+1 That kind of run puts ANZ ahead of several major Australian bank peers and has pushed the stock back into the spotlight for income and value investors alike. At the same time, the bank is juggling a messy regulatory clean‑up, a high‑profile cultural reset under a new CEO, and a fresh five‑year “ANZ 2030” strategy that promises better efficiency and more digital firepower.ANZ+2ANZ+2 Here’s what’s changed in 2025,
10 December 2025
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 10.12.2025

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10 December 2025
BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP, NYSE:BHP) Stock: Price, Latest News and 2026 Forecast After $2 Billion Power Deal – December 10, 2025

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP, NYSE:BHP) Stock: Price, Latest News and 2026 Forecast After $2 Billion Power Deal – December 10, 2025

Snapshot: Where BHP Stock Stands Today BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP, NYSE:BHP) is trading near its 52‑week highs across several exchanges, supported by firm iron ore and copper prices and a string of balance sheet‑friendly moves. On the ASX, BHP shares were around A$44.7–44.8 on 10 December 2025, close to their 52‑week high of about A$44.8.Investing.com+1 The company’s own investor site shows the latest indicative prices as roughly A$44.75 in Australia and US$59.01 for the New York–listed ADR.BHP According to Australian research outlet Rask Media, the BHP share price has risen about 10.9% since the start of 2025, underscoring how resilient
10 December 2025
PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) on 10 December 2025: Lithium Rebound, Rebrand and 2026 Stock Forecast

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) on 10 December 2025: Lithium Rebound, Rebrand and 2026 Stock Forecast

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) – the lithium producer formerly known as Pilbara Minerals – is closing out 2025 as one of the most talked‑about stocks on the ASX. A deep lithium downturn, a sharp share price recovery, a corporate rebrand and heavy short interest have turned PLS into a battleground stock for bulls and bears alike.Wikipedia+1 Key takeaways as at 10 December 2025 PLS Group share price today: sitting near 52‑week highs As of trading on 10 December 2025, PLS Group is changing hands at roughly A$4.20–4.22 per share, after opening around A$4.13 and trading in a A$4.09–4.24 intraday range.FT
10 December 2025
CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Share Price Near $180: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook as at 10 December 2025

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Share Price Near $180: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook as at 10 December 2025

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), the Melbourne‑based plasma and vaccines giant, is finishing 2025 under intense scrutiny from investors, regulators and politicians alike. As of the afternoon of 10 December 2025, CSL shares are trading around A$180–182, after closing at about A$181.82 on 9 December and slipping intraday today to roughly A$181.Intelligent Investor+1 That puts the stock down roughly 30% for the year, one of the weakest annual performances in the company’s modern history.Companies Market Cap Yet brokers’ models and fresh buy‑back activity suggest management and many analysts still see upside into 2026. Below is a rundown of the key news, numbers
10 December 2025
Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Stock Update: Price, Latest News and 2026 Outlook – 10 December 2025

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Stock Update: Price, Latest News and 2026 Outlook – 10 December 2025

Fortescue Ltd (formerly Fortescue Metals Group) remains one of the most closely watched mining stocks on the ASX, thanks to its combination of high dividends, record iron ore shipments and an increasingly ambitious green energy and “green iron” strategy. Investor Centre+1 As at late morning on 10 December 2025, Fortescue shares were trading around A$22.45, giving the group a market capitalisation of roughly A$69 billion and cementing its position among the ASX’s heavyweight miners.Intelligent Investor+1 Over the past six months, the FMG share price has surged more than 40%, far outpacing the company’s mid‑single‑digit production growth and reflecting the strength
10 December 2025
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Share Price Today: ACCC Penalty, RBA Hawkish Turn and 2026 Stock Forecasts

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Share Price Today: ACCC Penalty, RBA Hawkish Turn and 2026 Stock Forecasts

On 10 December 2025, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) – Australia’s largest lender and one of the world’s most expensive major banks – is trading in the mid‑A$150s, slightly weaker on the day and sitting almost 20% below its 2025 peak.Intelligent Investor+2Investing.com+2 Fresh regulatory action from the ACCC, a hawkish shift from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), and new capital rules from APRA have all landed in the past week, just as analysts reassess how much investors should be willing to pay for CBA’s premium franchise. CBA share price snapshot on 10 December 2025 Real‑time quotes differ slightly by
Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock Today: Exploration Splurge, Green Power Megaproject and 2026 Outlook as Shares Trade Near Record Highs

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock Today: Exploration Splurge, Green Power Megaproject and 2026 Outlook as Shares Trade Near Record Highs

Published: 10 December 2025 — Not financial advice. Northern Star share price snapshot: near record highs after a huge year Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), now Australia’s largest listed gold miner, is trading close to record territory. Over the past year, Northern Star’s total return has been spectacular: Gold’s blistering run has helped. Recent commentary notes gold in Aussie dollars around A$4,200 per ounce this week, after hitting more than 50 record highs in 2025 — a serious tailwind for any unhedged gold producer. StockLight+1 On fundamentals: In other words: the market already prices Northern Star as a “grown‑up” global
Best ASX Stocks to Buy Now (10 December 2025): 10 Australian Shares to Watch After the RBA Pause

Best ASX Stocks to Buy Now (10 December 2025): 10 Australian Shares to Watch After the RBA Pause

Australia’s share market heads into the end of 2025 in a strange mood: the S&P/ASX 200 is holding near record levels above 8,500 points, but leadership has flipped, valuations are resetting, and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has just signaled that the easy-money era is definitely over.The Inside Advisor+ 1 In this environment, investors are hunting for quality ASX stocks with real earnings power, sensitive valuations, and exposure to long‑term themes like electrification, AI, and the energy transition. Below you’ll find a 10‑stock watchlist of some of the best ASX shares to research right now , based on fresh
10 December 2025
Most Active ASX Stocks Today (10 December 2025): Top Traded Australian Shares and What’s Moving the Market

Most Active ASX Stocks Today (10 December 2025): Top Traded Australian Shares and What’s Moving the Market

The Australian share market is trading cautiously today, Wednesday 10 December 2025, as investors wait for the US Federal Reserve’s final interest-rate decision of the year and digest yesterday’s RBA meeting. Around early afternoon, the S&P/ASX 200 was hovering near 8,575 points, down about 0.1% , while the All Ordinaries sat around 8,862 points, down roughly 0.15% , according to real‑time market data.Investing.com Australia+ 1 Despite the modest index move, turnover is heavy in a cluster of stocks tied to takeovers, buy-backs, lithium, gold and energy . Data from Investing.com’s Most Active – Australia Stocks page shows that National Storage
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Eases as RBA Hawkish Shift and Fed Decision Keep Investors on Edge (10 December 2025)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Eases as RBA Hawkish Shift and Fed Decision Keep Investors on Edge (10 December 2025)

The Australian stock market spent Wednesday treading water, weighed down by a hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), rising bond yields and bail ahead of a key US Federal Reserve rate decision. The S&P/ASX 200 – Australia’s main benchmark of the top 200 listed companies, covering around three-quarters of local equity market value – finished slightly lower, around 8,577 points, down about 0.1% after trading between roughly 8,560 and 8,610 during the session.Market Index+ 2Intelligent Investor+ 2 Losses were modest but extended Tuesday’s 0.45% fall to 8,585.9 , which followed the RBA’s clear signal that rate cuts are off the
10 December 2025
ASX Top Gainers Today (10 December 2025): Lion Rock Minerals, Tissue Repair and Silver Stocks Light Up the Australian Market

ASX Top Gainers Today (10 December 2025): Lion Rock Minerals, Tissue Repair and Silver Stocks Light Up the Australian Market

The Australian share market is treading water at index level today, but under the surface it’s a very different story. As of mid‑afternoon on 10 December 2025, the S&P/ASX 200 is roughly flat, yet pockets of small‑cap miners, healthcare names and a handful of financials are posting double‑digit percentage gains.Market Index+ 1 Driving much of the action: record‑high silver prices, renewed enthusiasm for critical minerals, and a cluster of stock‑specific catalysts ranging from exploration results to earnings upgrades.The Australian+ 2The Motley Fool+ 2 Below is a rundown of the biggest stock gainers on the ASX today, based on Market Index’s
10 December 2025
ASX Biggest Losers Today: Cogstate, Immuron and GQG Partners Lead Australian Stock Market Declines (10 December 2025)

ASX Biggest Losers Today: Cogstate, Immuron and GQG Partners Lead Australian Stock Market Declines (10 December 2025)

Updated Wednesday, 10 December 2025 – mid‑session (approx. 2:00pm AEDT) The Australian share market is treading water today, but beneath the flat S&P/ASX 200 headline, a cluster of healthcare, speculative miners and financials are taking heavy hits. While gold stocks and other resources names are propping up the index, stocks like Cogstate, Immuron, GQG Partners and a raft of micro‑caps feature prominently on the “biggest losers” board.Market Index Below is a look at today’s biggest percentage losers on the ASX, why they’re under pressure, and what recent forecasts and analysis say about their outlooks. Market overview: Flat index hides sharp
Blackstone (BX) After Hours on December 9, 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the December 10 Open

Blackstone (BX) After Hours on December 9, 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the December 10 Open

Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX) closed Tuesday’s session (December 9, 2025) on a strong note and then cooled slightly in after-hours trading, setting up a closely watched open on Wednesday, December 10. With private equity stocks rallying, fresh commentary from CEO Stephen Schwarzman, and a key investor conference scheduled for today, BX is sitting at the intersection of bullish momentum and macro uncertainty. Below is a structured look at how the stock traded after the bell, what news moved sentiment on December 9, and the key catalysts and risk factors to watch before the next opening bell. How Blackstone Traded on
Mastercard (MA) Stock: Dividend Hike, $14 Billion Buyback – What Investors Need to Know Before the December 10 Open

Mastercard (MA) Stock: Dividend Hike, $14 Billion Buyback – What Investors Need to Know Before the December 10 Open

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) ended Tuesday, December 9, 2025, as one of the more interesting stories in large-cap financials. After the closing bell, the company’s board dropped a double announcement: a 14% dividend increase and authorization for a hefty new $14 billion share repurchase program.investor.mastercard.com+1 Here’s what happened after hours on December 9 – and the key things traders and long-term investors should have on their radar before the U.S. market opens on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. How Mastercard Stock Traded After the Bell Mastercard shares closed Tuesday around $537.55, down roughly 0.5% on the day.MarketScreener That mild decline came
10 December 2025
Applied Materials (AMAT) After the Bell on Dec. 9, 2025 – And What to Watch Before the Open on Dec. 10

Applied Materials (AMAT) After the Bell on Dec. 9, 2025 – And What to Watch Before the Open on Dec. 10

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) heads into Wednesday’s session trading just below recent record highs, after a mild pullback in Tuesday’s regular and after-hours trade. With Wall Street obsessed with AI infrastructure, Fed policy and export controls to China, AMAT sits right where all three storylines intersect. Here’s what happened after the bell on December 9, 2025 – and what investors should know before the December 10 U.S. market open. How AMAT Traded on December 9: A Quiet Dip After a Big Run Applied Materials cooled slightly on Tuesday after a powerful multi-week rally: That’s essentially a pause after a
Applied Digital (APLD) After Hours on December 9, 2025: Can the AI Data Center Rocket Keep Climbing at the December 10 Open?

Applied Digital (APLD) After Hours on December 9, 2025: Can the AI Data Center Rocket Keep Climbing at the December 10 Open?

Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: APLD) has turned into one of 2025’s loudest AI infrastructure stories — and one of its most volatile. After the bell on December 9, 2025, the stock barely moved in extended trading, but beneath that quiet tape is a very loud set of fundamentals, leases, ratings and risks that will shape trading when the market reopens on December 10. Below is what traders and longer-term investors should know before the bell. APLD Stock Recap: Big Intraday Swings, Modest After-Hours Drift During the regular session on December 9, Applied Digital shares climbed roughly 2.1%, with intraday trading
Boston Scientific (BSX) Extends Losing Streak: What Tuesday’s Close Means Before the Bell on December 10, 2025

Boston Scientific (BSX) Extends Losing Streak: What Tuesday’s Close Means Before the Bell on December 10, 2025

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) heads into Wednesday’s U.S. trading session looking bruised but far from broken. On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Boston Scientific stock slipped about 1.4% to roughly $92.5 per share, on heavier‑than‑usual volume of around 12.7 million shares, versus an average near 8.9 million. MarketBeat+1 That marked another down day in an early‑December pullback that has left BSX trading at the bottom of its 50‑day range and about 15% below its 52‑week high of $109.50, set in September. MarketBeat+1 After the bell, extended trading in BSX was quiet, with the stock hovering in a tight band around
10 December 2025
NextEra Energy (NEE) After Hours: AI Power Deals, New Guidance and What to Watch Before the December 10 Open

NextEra Energy (NEE) After Hours: AI Power Deals, New Guidance and What to Watch Before the December 10 Open

December 10, 2025 NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) heads into Wednesday’s U.S. session sitting at the intersection of two big storylines: short-term selling pressure in the stock, and long-term optimism around an AI-driven boom in electricity demand. On Tuesday, December 9, NEE slipped in regular trading but managed a mild bounce after the bell, even as investors digested fresh guidance, a natural gas acquisition, and massive clean-energy deals with Big Tech. Here’s what actually happened after hours on December 9, and what traders and longer-term investors should know before the market opens on December 10. How NEE Traded on December

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Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

7 February 2026
Costco closed Friday up 1.2% at $1,001.16, regaining the $1,000 level as about 2.36 million shares changed hands. January net sales rose 9.3% to $21.33 billion, with comparable sales up 7.1% and online sales surging 34.4%. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $950, maintaining a neutral rating. The next earnings call is set for March 5.
Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

7 February 2026
Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.9% to $239.99 Friday after a New Jersey appeals court disqualified Beasley Allen from state talc cases, citing improper coordination with a former J&J attorney. The ruling affects about 3,600 state lawsuits, while a related federal motion is pending. J&J also reported early 12-month pilot data for its investigational AFib device at a cardiology meeting.
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