Today: 15 May 2026

DroneShield Limited Stock (ASX:DRO): Latest Contract Wins, Governance Reset, and Analyst Forecasts as 2026 Nears

DroneShield Limited Stock (ASX:DRO): Latest Contract Wins, Governance Reset, and Analyst Forecasts as 2026 Nears

DroneShield shares last closed at A$3.29 on 24 December after rebounding from November’s sharp sell-off. The company announced a $6.2 million Asia-Pacific military contract via a local reseller, with delivery and payment due in 2026. The ASX was closed for Boxing Day on 26 December. Investors remain focused on governance changes and ongoing contract momentum.
Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook on December 26, 2025

Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook on December 26, 2025

Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill will leave for BP in April 2026, with Liz Westcott named acting CEO. Shares fell nearly 3% on the news, amid ongoing construction at Scarborough and Pluto Train 2. The Australian market closed at A$23.16, down about 8% in a month. Strike action at Pluto LNG 2 remains a risk after workers voted overwhelmingly in favor.
Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) Stock News Today: Billionaire Stake Sparks a Bounce, but the 2026 Earnings Reset Is the Real Story

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) Stock News Today: Billionaire Stake Sparks a Bounce, but the 2026 Earnings Reset Is the Real Story

Treasury Wine Estates shares closed at A$5.39 on December 24, up 7.58% but still down 52% for 2025. Olivier Goudet and Platin SARL disclosed a 5.05% stake, driving a sharp rebound. Management cut 1H26 profit guidance, citing high distributor inventory and pricing issues in China. The ASX was closed December 26 for the holiday.
ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) Stock: Share Price, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (26 December 2025)

ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) Stock: Share Price, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (26 December 2025)

ANZ shares traded near A$36.30 on 26 December 2025, up about 27% for the year, valuing the bank at A$109.4 billion. The Federal Court ordered ANZ to pay a record A$250 million penalty for multiple misconduct cases. At the AGM, 32.36% of shareholders voted against the remuneration report, triggering a second strike. CEO forfeited his short-term bonus.
26 December 2025
Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts as Gold Hits New Records (26 Dec 2025)

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts as Gold Hits New Records (26 Dec 2025)

Northern Star Resources closed at A$27.01 on 24 December, the last ASX session before the Boxing Day shutdown. The ASX remained closed on 26 December, while spot gold hit a record US$4,530.60/oz offshore before easing. Northern Star shares last surged over 4% on 22 December amid a broad rally in mining stocks. Australian gold miners, including Northern Star, tracked bullion’s gains in the days before the holiday.
26 December 2025
PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS) News, Forecasts and Analysis on 26 December 2025: Record Close, Lithium Price Rally and What Investors Are Watching

PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS) News, Forecasts and Analysis on 26 December 2025: Record Close, Lithium Price Rally and What Investors Are Watching

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) closed at a record A$4.38 on 24 December, nearly doubling its share price for 2025. The surge followed stronger lithium and spodumene prices, with industry data showing multi-year highs into year-end. PLS’s rebrand from Pilbara Minerals and expansion into Brazil and downstream processing have drawn investor focus. Trading volume slowed over the holidays as attention shifted to 2026 prospects.
26 December 2025
BHP Group Ltd Stock (ASX:BHP) on Dec. 26, 2025: China Steel Curbs, Copper’s Record Run, and What Analysts Forecast Next

BHP Group Ltd Stock (ASX:BHP) on Dec. 26, 2025: China Steel Curbs, Copper’s Record Run, and What Analysts Forecast Next

China will maintain strict controls on steel output through 2030, Reuters reported Dec. 26, pushing annual crude steel production below 1 billion tons for the first time since 2019. BHP shares last closed at A$45.62 in Australia and $60.87 in New York on Dec. 24, with trading muted by holidays. Iron ore demand faces pressure from China’s policies and an unresolved contract standoff between BHP and China Mineral Resources Group.
26 December 2025
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Could Move the Share Price Next (26 December 2025)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Could Move the Share Price Next (26 December 2025)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia will pay about $68 million in additional “goodwill” refunds to concession customers after ASIC scrutiny, following $270 million in incorrect fees since 2019. The ASX is closed for Boxing Day, with CBA shares last indicated near A$161.39. The bank says payments begin in February 2026 and total goodwill refunds will reach roughly $93 million.
26 December 2025
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX Closed for Boxing Day as Global Shares Rally and Record Gold Reshapes the Outlook

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX Closed for Boxing Day as Global Shares Rally and Record Gold Reshapes the Outlook

Australia’s stock market is closed Friday, Dec. 26, for the Boxing Day holiday, halting both ASX equities and ASX 24 derivatives trading. The ASX 200 last fell 0.4% to 8,763 on Christmas Eve but ended the week up 1.6%. The next trading session is Monday, Dec. 29. Global markets moved higher Friday in thin holiday trade, with Japan’s Topix hitting a record.
26 December 2025
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 26.12.2025

CID HoldCo shares rose 23.8% in after-hours trading after Delores Rochester, a former Oracle executive, was named Chief Revenue Officer. Rochester replaces Robert Reny, who was removed Dec. 12. The company reported no accounting disputes related to the change. CID HoldCo’s market cap stands at $23.3 million after a 92% drop over the past year.
26 December 2025
Lenskart Invests ₹18.6 Crore in South Korea’s iiNeer for 29.24% Stake as Stock Jumps After Christmas Market Holiday

Lenskart Invests ₹18.6 Crore in South Korea’s iiNeer for 29.24% Stake as Stock Jumps After Christmas Market Holiday

Lenskart Solutions’ Singapore unit will acquire a 29.24% stake in South Korea’s iiNeer Corp. for KRW 3 billion (₹18.6 crore), aiming to boost in-house optical hardware capabilities. The announcement, made during India’s Christmas market holiday, sent Lenskart shares up nearly 4% to ₹470 when trading resumed on December 26. The deal is expected to close by January 31, 2026.
26 December 2025
Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock: Key News, Earnings Date, Analyst Targets, and Risks to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock: Key News, Earnings Date, Analyst Targets, and Risks to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025

Applied Digital last traded at $25.72 ahead of the next U.S. session, with investors watching its $5 billion, 15-year lease at Polaris Forge 2 and expanded CoreWeave contracts at Polaris Forge 1. The company expects initial capacity at Polaris Forge 2 to come online in 2026. U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 after the holiday break.
Robinhood Stock (HOOD) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Key Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch

Robinhood Stock (HOOD) Before the Dec. 26, 2025 Market Open: Latest News, Key Catalysts, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch

U.S. markets reopen December 26 after the Christmas break, with Robinhood (HOOD) entering the first full post-holiday session at $120.44 per share and a $127 billion market cap. The company agreed to buy a 90% stake in LedgerX with Susquehanna, aiming to expand into prediction markets and futures, and recently launched new sports event contracts.
26 December 2025

Stock Market Today

  • Bajaj Finance Shows Strong EPS Growth and Revenue Increase Worth Watching
    May 14, 2026, 9:54 PM EDT. Bajaj Finance (NSE:BAJFINANCE) has demonstrated 17% annual growth in earnings per share (EPS) over the past three years, signaling robust profitability. Its revenue rose by 18% to ₹438 billion, although revenue from operations slightly declined recently. EBIT margins remained stable, reflecting controlled costs amid growth. Despite the company's size, insiders maintain a ₹10 billion stake (0.2% ownership), aligning their interests with shareholders. Investors cautious of loss-making firms might find Bajaj Finance's track record and growth promising. This stability contrasts with riskier companies that lack profits and revenue history, underscoring Bajaj Finance as a noteworthy option in India's financial sector.

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US Stock Market Today After Hours: Why the Dow Reclaimed 50,000 as AI Stocks Drove Wall Street Higher

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The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time Thursday, rising 370 points as AI-driven gains lifted U.S. stocks to record highs. Cisco surged after raising its revenue outlook and announcing $9 billion in AI infrastructure orders, while Nvidia jumped 4.4% on U.S. approval to sell chips to China. Cerebras Systems soared 68% in its market debut. Not all chipmakers advanced, with Qualcomm, Intel, Sandisk, and Micron falling sharply.
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Stock Gets Its First Public Earnings Test—and Losses Still Rule

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15 May 2026
Xanadu Quantum Technologies reported first-quarter revenue of $2.8 million, up from $0.7 million a year earlier, but net loss widened to $20.6 million. Shares rose 1.9% to $15.13 in late U.S. trading before falling over 3% after hours. The company ended March with $272.5 million in cash and plans a $300 million at-the-market facility. Xanadu began trading on Nasdaq and TSX under XNDU on March 27.
Sidus Space Stock Jumps After Q1 Revenue Rises 51%, But Losses Still Loom

Sidus Space Stock Jumps After Q1 Revenue Rises 51%, But Losses Still Loom

15 May 2026
Sidus Space reported first-quarter revenue of $359,000, up 51% from a year earlier, and a net loss of $5.2 million, narrowing from $6.4 million. Shares rose about 12% after results. Cash stood at $27.3 million at March 31, down from $43.2 million at year-end. The company raised $58.5 million in a direct share offering after the quarter closed.
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Google Stock Just Hit a Record. Why Alphabet Shares Slipped Anyway

15 May 2026
Alphabet Class A shares fell 0.4% to $401.07 on Thursday, pausing after a record run even as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs. Investors weighed Google’s AI and cloud gains against persistent interest-rate concerns, with profit-taking outweighing news of a new robotics partnership with Fanuc. Alphabet’s market value stood near $4.86 trillion. Google Services revenue rose 16% last quarter, while Google Cloud jumped 63%.
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