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Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): CEO Shock, LNG Megaprojects, and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 December 2025

Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): CEO Shock, LNG Megaprojects, and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 December 2025

Woodside Energy shares fell after CEO Meg O’Neill announced her exit to lead BP, with Liz Westcott named acting CEO as of December 18. The NYSE ADR closed at $15.42 on December 24, down after a volatile week. Investors are weighing leadership uncertainty and execution risks on major LNG projects amid concerns about future market oversupply.
Fortescue Ltd Stock (ASX: FMG) News and Forecasts on 25 December 2025: Copper Expansion, Record Shipments, and the 2026 Iron Ore Outlook

Fortescue Ltd Stock (ASX: FMG) News and Forecasts on 25 December 2025: Copper Expansion, Record Shipments, and the 2026 Iron Ore Outlook

Fortescue shares last traded at A$22.29 on 24 December 2025, up 21% for the year. The company agreed to acquire the remaining 64% of Alta Copper for C$139 million, targeting completion in early 2026. Fortescue reaffirmed FY26 shipment guidance but faces a softer iron ore price outlook for 2026–2027.
DroneShield Limited Stock (ASX:DRO) News Today: New $6.2m Asia-Pacific Contract, Governance Reset and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 25, 2025)

DroneShield Limited Stock (ASX:DRO) News Today: New $6.2m Asia-Pacific Contract, Governance Reset and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 25, 2025)

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) disclosed a $6.2 million Asia-Pacific military contract on Dec. 24, with delivery and payment due in 2026. The company also announced board-level governance changes after insider selling and disclosure issues. Shares closed at A$3.29 before the Christmas break, rebounding from November lows but still below 2025 highs. The ASX is closed for the holiday.
25 December 2025
BHP Group Ltd Stock Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025): Copper’s Record Run, China Iron Ore Tensions, and What Analysts Forecast for 2026

BHP Group Ltd Stock Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025): Copper’s Record Run, China Iron Ore Tensions, and What Analysts Forecast for 2026

BHP’s NYSE ADR closed at $60.87 on Dec. 24, implying a $155 billion market cap. Copper prices broke above $12,000 per tonne this week, boosting BHP’s outlook as analysts forecast persistent supply deficits. In Australia, BHP shares rose about 12% in a month to A$45 on Dec. 23. Iron ore remains a key profit source but faces commercial headwinds in China.
25 December 2025
Northern Star Resources Ltd Stock (ASX:NST): Latest News, Share Price Drivers, and Analyst Forecasts (25 December 2025 Update)

Northern Star Resources Ltd Stock (ASX:NST): Latest News, Share Price Drivers, and Analyst Forecasts (25 December 2025 Update)

Northern Star Resources closed at A$27.01 on 24 December 2025, up 1.16% before the ASX entered a four-day holiday shutdown. The stock traded between A$26.74 and A$27.22, with a 52-week range of A$15.30 to A$27.99. Spot gold hovered near US$4,495/oz as Australian gold equities hit record highs. The latest ASX filing shows VanEck ceased to be a substantial holder.
25 December 2025
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA): Latest News, Share Price, Dividend Outlook and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA): Latest News, Share Price, Dividend Outlook and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed at A$161.39 on 24 December, down 15.7% from its 52-week high. The bank will make A$68 million in “goodwill” refunds to concession customers after regulatory scrutiny of fee practices. The ASX 200 fell in thin pre-holiday trading. RBA minutes revived expectations of possible rate hikes in 2026.
25 December 2025
Boeing Taps Flightradar24’s 55,000-Receiver Network to Boost Fleet Performance: What the Deal Means on December 25, 2025

Boeing Taps Flightradar24’s 55,000-Receiver Network to Boost Fleet Performance: What the Deal Means on December 25, 2025

Boeing signed an agreement to access Flightradar24’s live and historical flight data, sourced from over 55,000 ADS-B receivers worldwide. The deal, confirmed December 22, will feed Boeing Global Services’ digital tools aimed at improving airline operations, fleet performance, and maintenance. Flightradar24’s data business supports hundreds of thousands of tracked flights daily.
25 December 2025
PLS Group Limited (ASX: PLS) Stock Update: Latest News, Analyst Targets and Lithium Outlook (25 December 2025)

PLS Group Limited (ASX: PLS) Stock Update: Latest News, Analyst Targets and Lithium Outlook (25 December 2025)

PLS Group Limited (ASX: PLS) closed at A$4.38 on 24 December 2025, with no ASX announcements published on Christmas Day. The company has set 30 January 2026 for its December-quarter update and investor call. Recent lithium price gains in China and energy storage demand have driven trading activity. A major shareholder recently reduced its stake.
25 December 2025
Australia Stock Market Today (25 December 2025): ASX Closed for Christmas as ASX 200 Ends Week Higher, Aussie Dollar Jumps and Miners Watch Record Metals

Australia Stock Market Today (25 December 2025): ASX Closed for Christmas as ASX 200 Ends Week Higher, Aussie Dollar Jumps and Miners Watch Record Metals

Australia’s ASX is closed Thursday and Friday for Christmas and Boxing Day, with trading set to resume Monday, 29 December. The ASX 200 last closed down 0.4% at 8,763 in a shortened session, but ended the week up 1.6%. Miners held firm on strong metals prices, while banks slipped. The Australian dollar climbed to about 67 US cents, its highest since October 2024.
25 December 2025
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 25.12.2025

Gold surged about 70% in 2025, with silver up 140%, driving gains for producers and explorers on the ASX. Evolution Mining rose 165%, Newmont 150%, and Lynas 95%. NVIDIA drew attention with a Groq licensing deal and possible H200 chip exports to China by February, pending approval. U.S. export licensing remains a risk for NVIDIA’s revenue.
25 December 2025
DoorDash (DASH) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: After‑Hours Moves, Fresh Signals, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen Dec. 26

DoorDash (DASH) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: After‑Hours Moves, Fresh Signals, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen Dec. 26

DoorDash shares closed at $232.06 on Dec. 24, down 0.28% in light holiday trading, and slipped fractionally to $231.88 after hours. The stock moved between $230.61 and $233.24 during the session. Broader U.S. markets hit record highs ahead of the Christmas break. U.S. markets will reopen on Dec. 26 after the holiday closure.
25 December 2025
CVS Stock After the Bell (Dec. 24, 2025): CVS Health Dips in After‑Hours Holiday Trade—Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

CVS Stock After the Bell (Dec. 24, 2025): CVS Health Dips in After‑Hours Holiday Trade—Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

CVS Health closed at $79.12 on Dec. 24, up 1.38% in a holiday-shortened session with light volume. After-hours trading saw shares slip to $79.01. The stock remains below its 52-week high of $85.15. A new Philadelphia lawsuit named CVS Caremark in an insulin pricing case, and a False Claims Act dispute continues to hang over the company.
MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): What to Know Before the Next Market Open

MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): What to Know Before the Next Market Open

MercadoLibre closed at $1,998.21 on Dec. 24, up 0.16%, then slipped to $1,996.10 after hours in thin trading. U.S. markets closed early for Christmas Eve and will remain shut Dec. 25. No major company news moved the stock, which traded quietly amid light holiday volume. Institutional filings showed Swedbank AB and Munro Partners increased their positions.
25 December 2025
McKesson Stock (MCK) After-Hours Update for Dec. 24, 2025: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Reopens Dec. 26

McKesson Stock (MCK) After-Hours Update for Dec. 24, 2025: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Reopens Dec. 26

McKesson closed at $826.43 on Dec. 24, up 0.09% in light pre-holiday trading; after-hours quotes slipped to around $825.50 on low volume. Trading was muted due to the early market close and thin liquidity. The stock remains below its 52-week high of $895.58. Zacks reiterated a Hold rating, highlighting strong earnings and revenue estimates for the current and next fiscal years.
25 December 2025
HCA Healthcare (HCA) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Know Before Markets Reopen

HCA Healthcare (HCA) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Know Before Markets Reopen

HCA Healthcare closed at $474.06 in a shortened Christmas Eve session, then slipped to $468.74 in after-hours trading, down 1.12%. Trading volume was about 250,000 shares, well below normal. U.S. stock markets will remain closed for Christmas Day and reopen Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. Policy uncertainty over ACA premium subsidies continues to weigh on the healthcare sector.
25 December 2025
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Bristol-Myers Squibb closed at $54.71 on Dec. 24, up 0.79%, with after-hours trading flat at $54.70 amid thin holiday volume. The NYSE session ended early for Christmas Eve. Analysts cited by MarketBeat maintained a “Hold” consensus and average 12-month target near current levels. No major company news moved the stock.
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Holiday Close, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: Holiday Close, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Interactive Brokers shares closed at $65.98 in an early 1 p.m. ET finish on Dec. 24, then slipped to $65.71 in after-hours trading, down 0.4%. Volume was about 1.33 million shares, with a day range of $65.47 to $66.13. U.S. markets will remain closed Dec. 25 for Christmas, reopening Dec. 26. Major indexes set new records in thin holiday trading.
25 December 2025

Stock Market Today

  • VOO Rises 0.9% Driven by ORCL and Tech Stocks
    May 14, 2026, 1:57 PM EDT. VOO ETF climbed 0.9% amid gains in key holdings including ORCL, which rose 4.3%. Notable contributors were NVDA (+4.0%), AVGO (+4.6%), CSCO (+14.7%), and MSFT (+0.9%). Oracle insiders sold shares six times in the past six months, with no purchases, signaling potential caution despite analyst bullishness. Seven firms have issued buy or outperform ratings on ORCL, with a median price target of $237.5. High targets include $275 by Wedbush and $254 by Stephens & Co. Investors can track detailed data and insider transactions through Quiver Quantitative's dashboards.

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