Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Stock on 4 December 2025: Dividend Update, Qube Bid and 2026 Outlook

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Stock on 4 December 2025: Dividend Update, Qube Bid and 2026 Outlook

Snapshot: Macquarie shares steady as big strategic moves land Macquarie Group Limited (ASX: MQG) shares were trading around A$195.44 during Thursday’s session on 4 December 2025, up just over 1% intraday as the market absorbed a fresh dividend allocation update, the completed sale of a major asset-management franchise to Nomura, and the ongoing A$11.6 billion bid for logistics operator Qube Holdings. Macquarie+4Market Index+4Reuters+4 The stock is hovering slightly below the ~A$197 level where it has traded for much of the past week, after investors digested mixed half‑year results in November and a string of large strategic deals that are reshaping
4 December 2025
Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) in December 2025: Share Price, Latest News and 2026 Stock Forecast

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) in December 2025: Share Price, Latest News and 2026 Stock Forecast

Sydney, 4 December 2025 – Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) is heading into 2026 as one of the standout winners of this year’s gold boom. As of today, the Northern Star Resources share price is about A$26.48, after a modest pullback, with the stock still sitting near its 52‑week highs and up roughly 70–75% over the past year, far ahead of the broader S&P/ASX 200 index. Investing.com+2MarketScreener Australia+2 That outperformance sits on top of a gold market that has gone almost parabolic. Spot gold is trading around US$4,200/oz and has risen nearly 60% in 2025, after hitting record highs above
4 December 2025
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Share Price in December 2025: Is the Market Re‑rating a Quality Giant or Pricing in Trouble for 2026?

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Share Price in December 2025: Is the Market Re‑rating a Quality Giant or Pricing in Trouble for 2026?

Updated 4 December 2025 Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has gone from market darling to market headache in just a few months. As of early afternoon on 4 December 2025, CBA shares were trading around A$152–153, after closing at A$152.05 on 3 December.Traders Union+1 That leaves Australia’s biggest bank roughly 20% below its late‑June record high near A$192, and down about 13% over the past month as investors reassess what they are willing to pay for the stock.ABC+1 Yet the business itself is still printing record profits, paying record dividends and ramping up its bet on artificial intelligence. So why
4 December 2025
Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Near Record Highs as Green Iron Push and Hydrogen Reset Divide Analysts

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Near Record Highs as Green Iron Push and Hydrogen Reset Divide Analysts

Fortescue Ltd stock is trading close to record levels after a year in which profits fell sharply, hydrogen megaprojects were axed, and a new wave of “green iron” and decarbonisation partnerships reshaped the company’s narrative. As of 3–4 December 2025, Fortescue shares were changing hands around A$21.8–A$21.9, just shy of a 52‑week high near A$22.0 and well above a 12‑month low of A$13.18. Investing.com+3StockInvest+3Intelligent Investor+3 At these levels, Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) sits at the crossroads of three big themes markets care about right now: Fortescue share price on 4 December 2025: strong rebound from 2024 lows After a brutal
4 December 2025
BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP, NYSE: BHP) Stock Outlook for 2026: Anglo Deal Fallout, China Iron Ore Standoff and Copper Supercycle Hopes

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP, NYSE: BHP) Stock Outlook for 2026: Anglo Deal Fallout, China Iron Ore Standoff and Copper Supercycle Hopes

Date: 4 December 2025Author’s note: This article is for information only and does not constitute financial advice. BHP share price today: where the stock stands BHP Group Ltd, the world’s largest listed miner, is trading near the top of its 52‑week range as investors weigh the end of its Anglo American takeover push, a tense iron ore dispute with China, and rising optimism around copper. Over the past 12 months, BHP’s share price is up about 9%, with a five‑year beta of ~0.68 – meaning it has been less volatile than the broader equity market.StockAnalysis The stock remains a core
Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires First Actuarial in Major UK Pensions Play – What It Means for Trustees, Employers and the Market

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires First Actuarial in Major UK Pensions Play – What It Means for Trustees, Employers and the Market

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has moved to deepen its presence in the UK pensions and benefits market with the acquisition of specialist consultancy First Actuarial, in a deal announced on 2 December 2025 and widely analysed on 3 December.PR Newswire+1 The transaction, for an undisclosed sum, adds a multi‑office UK pensions administrator and consultancy to Gallagher’s rapidly expanding European platform and comes against the backdrop of record activity in the UK pension risk transfer and bulk annuity markets. Deal overview: Gallagher buys UK consultancy First Actuarial According to Gallagher’s own release and M&A wires, the US‑listed broker has acquired
Jet2 Boeing Returns to Blackpool Airport as Daish’s Hotel Rebrands to Hotel Santamaria – What It Means for the Resort’s Tourism Future

Jet2 Boeing Returns to Blackpool Airport as Daish’s Hotel Rebrands to Hotel Santamaria – What It Means for the Resort’s Tourism Future

Blackpool, UK – 3 December 2025 Blackpool’s visitor economy is having a pivotal week. Within 24 hours, the resort has seen a Jet2 Boeing touch down at Blackpool Airport for the first time in years and the sale and rebrand of one of its best‑known seafront hotels, Daish’s Blackpool Hotel, confirmed by new owners.Blackpool Gazette+1 Taken together, the developments signal both opportunity and tension in a town that is betting heavily on aviation, regeneration and year‑round tourism. Blackpool Airport Welcomes First Jet2 Boeing in Years On Tuesday 2 December, a Jet2 Boeing charter flight landed at Blackpool Airport carrying representatives
4 December 2025
Macy’s (M) Stock: Q3 2025 Earnings Beat, Raised Outlook – and a Cautious Holiday Forecast

Macy’s (M) Stock: Q3 2025 Earnings Beat, Raised Outlook – and a Cautious Holiday Forecast

Macy’s Inc. (NYSE: M) just delivered one of its strongest quarters in years – and yet the stock slipped after the news. On December 3, 2025, the department-store giant reported a surprise profit, its best comparable-sales growth in 13 quarters and another upgrade to full‑year guidance. Still, investors focused on a cautious holiday outlook and lingering structural challenges in department-store retail. AP News+3FT Markets+3Reuters+3 This article pulls together the key news, forecasts and analyses published since 3 December 2025, to give a clear, up‑to‑date picture of where Macy’s stock stands now. Macy’s stock today: near a 52‑week high, but off
4 December 2025
Albemarle Stock (ALB) in December 2025: Forecast, Analyst Upgrades and Lithium Market Outlook

Albemarle Stock (ALB) in December 2025: Forecast, Analyst Upgrades and Lithium Market Outlook

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), one of the world’s largest lithium producers, has just come through a whirlwind few months. After a brutal 2023–early‑2025 downcycle in lithium prices, the stock has roared back — and since 3 December 2025 it’s been at the center of fresh analyst upgrades, shifting institutional positions, and renewed optimism about demand from electric vehicles (EVs), grid‑scale energy storage and even artificial‑intelligence‑driven data centers. Here’s a deep dive into what’s changed since 3 December 2025, what Wall Street is saying now, and how that squares with Albemarle’s fundamentals and the broader lithium market. Where Albemarle stock stands
4 December 2025
Newmont Stock (NEM) After December 3, 2025: Record Free Cash Flow, Job Cuts and Insider Selling – Is There Still Upside?

Newmont Stock (NEM) After December 3, 2025: Record Free Cash Flow, Job Cuts and Insider Selling – Is There Still Upside?

Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM), the world’s largest gold miner, has turned into one of 2025’s standout large-cap performers. As of the close on December 3, 2025, Newmont stock changed hands around $89–90 per share, giving the company a market capitalization of roughly $98 billion and more than doubling its value over the past year. StockAnalysis At the same time, the company is working through a massive restructuring after its Newcrest acquisition, navigating a CEO transition, and digesting record gold prices. Fresh headlines and analyst notes dated December 3, 2025 highlight three big themes for investors: record free cash flow, continued
4 December 2025
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Jumps as BlueBird 6 Launch Nears: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Stock Outlook

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Jumps as BlueBird 6 Launch Nears: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Stock Outlook

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) has surged back into the spotlight at the start of December 2025, with its share price jumping around 8% on December 3 as traders position ahead of the critical BlueBird 6 satellite launch and a packed schedule of investor events.MarketBeat+1 Since 3 December 2025, a wave of fresh news, forecasts and analyses has landed on the stock, painting a picture of a company with huge potential, equally huge execution risk, and sharply divided opinions on valuation. Here’s a detailed look at what’s changed — and what investors will be watching next. AST SpaceMobile stock today:
Dell Technologies (DELL) Stock on Dec. 3, 2025: AI Server Boom, Analyst Upgrades and a Short-Term Pullback

Dell Technologies (DELL) Stock on Dec. 3, 2025: AI Server Boom, Analyst Upgrades and a Short-Term Pullback

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) spent most of late November in the spotlight thanks to a huge surge in AI server demand and upgraded guidance. On December 3, 2025, however, Dell’s share price took a breather even as fresh analyst notes and AI-focused commentary kept the stock firmly on Wall Street’s radar. This article summarizes the key news, forecasts and analyses published on or around December 3, 2025, and puts Dell’s latest move into the broader AI and PC-hardware story. It is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Dell Technologies Stock Snapshot on December 3, 2025 On
4 December 2025
Citigroup Stock Hits New 52‑Week High as Bank Redeems $1.5 Billion in Preferreds – Is C Still a Buy for 2026?

Citigroup Stock Hits New 52‑Week High as Bank Redeems $1.5 Billion in Preferreds – Is C Still a Buy for 2026?

Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) shares extended their powerful 2025 rally on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, closing at $106.72, up about 3.4% on the day and marking a new 52‑week high.MarketWatch The move capped a year in which the stock has gained roughly 50–55%, handily beating both large‑cap bank peers and the broader market.Reuters+2Nasdaq+2 At the same time, Citigroup unveiled new corporate actions and leadership changes that sharpen its strategic story: Below is a detailed look at what changed on December 3, 2025, how Wall Street now values Citigroup stock, and what the latest forecasts imply for 2026 and beyond. Citigroup
4 December 2025
Dollar Tree (DLTR) Stock Jumps on Q3 2025 Earnings Beat and Guidance Hike – Is There More Upside Ahead?

Dollar Tree (DLTR) Stock Jumps on Q3 2025 Earnings Beat and Guidance Hike – Is There More Upside Ahead?

Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) is back in the spotlight after reporting a strong fiscal third quarter 2025, raising its full‑year profit outlook and extending a powerful stock rally that has already delivered roughly a 45–50% gain so far this year. Dollar Tree, Inc.+2Barron’s+2 With the sale of its struggling Family Dollar banner completed in July and a multi‑price strategy driving record seasonal sales, investors are asking the obvious question: after today’s jump, what’s next for Dollar Tree stock? This article breaks down the latest earnings, guidance, Wall Street views, and key risks to build a grounded Dollar Tree stock
4 December 2025
Accenture (ACN) Stock Jumps on AI Deals and Fresh Institutional Buying: Latest News, Price Action and 2026 Forecasts

Accenture (ACN) Stock Jumps on AI Deals and Fresh Institutional Buying: Latest News, Price Action and 2026 Forecasts

Key takeaways (as of December 3, 2025) Note: This article is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Always do your own research or consult a licensed professional before making investment decisions. Accenture stock today: Price action and valuation snapshot Accenture plc’s Class A shares (NYSE: ACN) ended trading on December 3, 2025, at about $272.85, up roughly 4.5% on the day and marking a fourth consecutive session of gains. Intraday trading ranged roughly between $260 and $274, with volume close to 7 million shares – well above the recent 50‑day average around 4.4 million, signaling strong interest.MarketWatch
Saudi Arabia Set to Control 93% of Electronic Arts: What the $55 Billion EA Buyout Means for Gaming, Investors and US Regulators

Saudi Arabia Set to Control 93% of Electronic Arts: What the $55 Billion EA Buyout Means for Gaming, Investors and US Regulators

Updated December 3, 2025 Electronic Arts, the publisher behind FIFA’s successor EA Sports FC, Battlefield 6, The Sims and Madden NFL, is on the brink of becoming a quasi‑state‑owned company. New regulatory filings show that if a planned $55 billion leveraged buyout goes through, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will end up owning 93.4% of EA, with private‑equity firm Silver Lake holding 5.5% and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners just 1.1%.Los Angeles Times+2PC Gamer+2 Because PIF is also a major investor in the funds run by both Silver Lake and Affinity, analysts say the Saudi sovereign wealth fund will effectively
4 December 2025
EQB to Acquire PC Financial from Loblaw in $800 Million Deal, Creating a New Loyalty-Linked Banking Powerhouse

EQB to Acquire PC Financial from Loblaw in $800 Million Deal, Creating a New Loyalty-Linked Banking Powerhouse

On December 3, 2025, EQB Inc., the parent of digital lender EQ Bank, unveiled a transformative agreement to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw Companies Limited in a deal valued at approximately C$800 million. The transaction will bolt together one of Canada’s fastest‑growing challenger banks with one of its most powerful retail loyalty engines, PC Optimum, in a direct challenge to the dominance of the Big Six banks. Newswire+1 If approved, the transaction will create one of Canada’s largest loyalty‑linked banking ecosystems, serving nearly 3.5 million banking customers and tapping into more than 17 million active PC Optimum members. Newswire+1 Deal
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock on December 3, 2025: Analyst Upgrades, Options Signals and New Drug Wins at Near‑Record Highs

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock on December 3, 2025: Analyst Upgrades, Options Signals and New Drug Wins at Near‑Record Highs

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is trading around $205–$206 per share on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, just shy of its 52‑week high of about $207.81, after a powerful rally that has lifted the stock roughly 40% this year.MarketBeat+2ChartMill+2 Today’s news flow around JNJ is unusually crowded: Below is a structured look at JNJ stock as of December 3, 2025—covering price action, the day’s key headlines, analyst forecasts through 2027, and the risks that still hang over the story. This article is for information and news purposes only and is not investment advice. JNJ stock today: price, performance and trading backdrop
4 December 2025
Boston Scientific Stock (BSX) on December 3, 2025: Insider Sales, EU Device Win and Strong 2026 Price Targets

Boston Scientific Stock (BSX) on December 3, 2025: Insider Sales, EU Device Win and Strong 2026 Price Targets

December 3, 2025 – Market close snapshot and latest news for Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX). Boston Scientific Corporation stock remains a closely watched name in large‑cap medical technology as 2025 winds down. On December 3, 2025, the BSX share price is hovering just below the psychological $100 mark, while new headlines about insider selling, fresh European device approvals and updated analyst targets shape the near‑term story for the stock. Yahoo Finance Below is a detailed look at how Boston Scientific stock is trading today, the most important news items from December 2–3, and what Wall Street now expects for
4 December 2025
Electronic Arts (EA) in 2025: Saudi Arabia’s $55 Billion Buyout, New Accessibility Push and What Comes Next for EA Games

Electronic Arts (EA) in 2025: Saudi Arabia’s $55 Billion Buyout, New Accessibility Push and What Comes Next for EA Games

Published: December 3, 2025 Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), one of the world’s biggest video‑game publishers and the company behind EA SPORTS FC, The Sims, Battlefield and Apex Legends, is in the middle of its most dramatic transition in decades. A Saudi‑led $55 billion buyout is set to take the company private, earnings are under pressure, law firms are probing the deal’s fairness, and EA is trying to highlight its long‑term commitments in areas like accessibility and live services. Electronic Arts Inc.+2Business Wire+2 Below is a detailed look at all the major news, forecasts and analyses that matter as of December 3, 2025.

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Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

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Applied Digital Corporation shares jumped 25.52% Friday to $34.95, then slipped to $34.60 after hours. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 250% to $126.6 million and signed leases for 600 MW of data center capacity in North Dakota. Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430‑MW campus in the southern U.S. in January. Financing includes a $100 million promissory note with 8% interest, paid in kind.
Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
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Saudi Aramco share price set for Sunday test after Tadawul ends market-making deal

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