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Bandhan Bank’s ₹6,931-Crore Bad Loan Sale Puts Stock in Focus on December 3, 2025

Bandhan Bank’s ₹6,931-Crore Bad Loan Sale Puts Stock in Focus on December 3, 2025

Bandhan Bank is pushing ahead with a major clean‑up of its loan book, planning to sell nearly ₹7,000 crore of stressed assets just as its stock trades under pressure and remains on traders’ radar on December 3, 2025. Quick overview What exactly is Bandhan Bank selling? Bandhan Bank’s board resolution on November 27 cleared a proposal to sell a large pool of stressed assets—both loans still on the books and loans already written off—through a competitive process involving asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) and other permitted buyers.Business Standard+1 Breakdown of the ₹6,931-crore pool According to the exchange filing and subsequent coverage,
3 December 2025
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Thames Water Profits Soar, Prada Seals Versace Takeover and HSBC Names New Chair: The Big Business Stories of 3 December 2025

Thames Water Profits Soar, Prada Seals Versace Takeover and HSBC Names New Chair: The Big Business Stories of 3 December 2025

The first week of December 2025 has opened with a burst of corporate drama: a controversial profit rebound at embattled utility Thames Water, the completion of Prada’s long‑awaited takeover of Versace, and HSBC’s surprise decision to make interim chair Brendan Nelson permanent. Add Airbus cutting its delivery target and Jaguar Land Rover abruptly ousting its design boss, and it’s a packed day for business watchers. Key points Thames Water’s profit rebound doesn’t end its crisis Thames Water – the UK’s largest water utility, serving about 16 million people in south‑east England – has reported a dramatic swing back into profit
3 December 2025
Trump’s Next Fed Chair: Markets Bet on Kevin Hassett While Economists Rally Around Chris Waller

Trump’s Next Fed Chair: Markets Bet on Kevin Hassett While Economists Rally Around Chris Waller

Published December 3, 2025 As Donald Trump edges closer to naming the next chair of the US Federal Reserve, the contest has crystallised into a stark choice: Kevin Hassett, the president’s trusted economic lieutenant and the clear betting-market favourite, versus Christopher Waller, the career central banker many economists say is better suited to run the world’s most important central bank. On December 2, Trump said he will unveil his pick “early next year,” tightening the timetable for a decision that could reshape US monetary policy, financial markets and the Fed’s independence for years. Reuters+2Hindustan Times+2 Trump says his Fed choice
3 December 2025
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Diageo plc Stock Outlook December 2025: Profit Warning, New CEO and What Comes Next for DGE & DEO

Diageo plc Stock Outlook December 2025: Profit Warning, New CEO and What Comes Next for DGE & DEO

Updated: 3 December 2025 – informational only, not investment advice. Where Diageo’s Share Price Stands Today Diageo plc, the Guinness and Johnnie Walker owner listed in London as DGE and in New York as DEO, is limping into December after one of its roughest stretches in a decade. Commentators have not been kind: one recent UK piece described Diageo as having become “the laughing stock of the FTSE 100” after a 26%+ share price slide over the past 12 months, and other analysis notes a drop of more than 50% from its multi‑year peak. Yahoo Finance+1 The question for investors
3 December 2025
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Spectris plc (LON: SXS) Stock on 3 December 2025: Last Trading Day Before £41.75 KKR Takeover and Delisting

Spectris plc (LON: SXS) Stock on 3 December 2025: Last Trading Day Before £41.75 KKR Takeover and Delisting

Spectris plc (LON: SXS), the precision‑measurement specialist, is effectively at the end of its life as a London‑listed share. On 3 December 2025, investors are trading SXS for the final time before a court‑sanctioned takeover by KKR’s Project Aurora Bidco becomes effective and the stock is delisted from the London Stock Exchange later this week. Investegate+1 Below is a full rundown of the latest share price, the KKR deal mechanics, key dates, analyst forecasts and what it all means for shareholders on 3 December 2025. Spectris share price today: trading in the takeover “zone” As of the morning of 3
3 December 2025
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J Sainsbury Share Price Slides as Qatar Cuts Stake – What the 98 Million Share Sale Means for LON:SBRY Investors

J Sainsbury Share Price Slides as Qatar Cuts Stake – What the 98 Million Share Sale Means for LON:SBRY Investors

J Sainsbury plc shares fell sharply on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, after Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund moved to sell a large chunk of its holding, ending nearly two decades as the UK grocer’s dominant shareholder. By around 08:25 in London, the J Sainsbury (LON:SBRY) share price was trading at 311.2p, down about 4.5% on the day. corporate.sainsburys.co.uk At the same time, the company is pressing ahead with an aggressive share buyback, fresh special dividends and upgraded profit guidance – leaving investors weighing short‑term technical pressure against a stronger fundamental story. Qatar cuts its Sainsbury stake after nearly 20 years Qatar
3 December 2025
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RELX PLC Stock Near 52‑Week Low: Is the AI‑Data Giant Now a 2026 Buy?

RELX PLC Stock Near 52‑Week Low: Is the AI‑Data Giant Now a 2026 Buy?

London, 3 December 2025 — RELX PLC (LON: REL, NYSE: RELX), the data and analytics heavyweight behind brands like LexisNexis and Elsevier, is trading near its 52‑week low even as the company reports strong growth from its AI‑driven products and recurring‑revenue platforms. On the London Stock Exchange, RELX shares recently closed just under 3,000p, after touching a new 52‑week low around 2,976p, far below this year’s peak of 4,205p. London Stock Exchange+2Hargreaves Lansdown+2 In New York, the ADR trades around $39–40, also near the bottom of its 12‑month range. TS2 Tech Despite that slump, RELX is still delivering mid‑single‑digit to
3 December 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) Near Record High After BoE Stress Test: Latest Share Price, News and 2026 Stock Forecast – 3 December 2025

Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) Near Record High After BoE Stress Test: Latest Share Price, News and 2026 Stock Forecast – 3 December 2025

This article is for information only and does not constitute investment advice. Lloyds Banking Group share price today: still pushing toward £1 Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) is ending 2025 near the very top of its trading range. As of the afternoon of 3 December 2025, Lloyds’ London‑listed shares are trading around 97p, having touched an intraday high just under 98p, according to real‑time data from Investing.com and Google Finance. Investing.com+1 Hargreaves Lansdown data show: Hargreaves Lansdown A year-long rally has turned Lloyds from a perennial “value trap” into one of 2025’s standout FTSE 100 performers, with TechStock² estimating
3 December 2025
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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price on 3 December 2025: Heavy Buybacks, AI Push and 2026 Stock Forecast

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price on 3 December 2025: Heavy Buybacks, AI Push and 2026 Stock Forecast

As of the morning of 3 December 2025, London Stock Exchange Group plc (LON:LSEG) sits in that awkward place investors both love and hate: a high‑quality franchise buying back stock aggressively, yet trading uncomfortably close to its 52‑week low. Below is a structured rundown of the latest share price action, buyback news, earnings trends, AI and blockchain strategy, analyst forecasts and key risks as they stand today. LSEG share price update on 3 December 2025 London Stock Exchange Group shares were trading around 8,680 pence in early dealings on Wednesday, slightly below Tuesday’s close of 8,744p, implying an intraday move
3 December 2025
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Rio Tinto Stock Outlook 2025: JPMorgan Upgrade, New CEO Strategy and Dividend Forecasts Put RIO in the Spotlight

Rio Tinto Stock Outlook 2025: JPMorgan Upgrade, New CEO Strategy and Dividend Forecasts Put RIO in the Spotlight

Rio Tinto Group (NYSE: RIO, LON: RIO, ASX: RIO) is finishing 2025 near its 52‑week highs, just as a new chief executive restructures the business, big institutions add to their positions and analysts update price targets and dividend forecasts. On 3 December 2025, the stock sits in that tricky zone investors love and fear: not obviously cheap, but backed by stronger operations, a fatter dividend outlook and a major strategy reset. Where Rio Tinto’s Share Price Stands on 3 December 2025 Across its three main listings, Rio Tinto is trading close to the top of its recent ranges: On fundamentals,
3 December 2025
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Unilever PLC Stock on 3 December 2025: Magnum Spin‑Off, Graze Sale and Governance Scrutiny Shape the Outlook

Unilever PLC Stock on 3 December 2025: Magnum Spin‑Off, Graze Sale and Governance Scrutiny Shape the Outlook

Unilever PLC (LSE: ULVR, NYSE: UL) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with its share price pinned in a tight range while the investment story gets noisier: a blockbuster Magnum Ice Cream Company spin‑off, fresh portfolio disposals, regulatory heat on “green” claims, and a new audit of the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation are all landing at once. Unilever share price today: how the stock is trading As of the London open on 3 December 2025, Unilever’s primary listing on the London Stock Exchange trades around 4,477p, down about 0.13% on the day and roughly 4.6% lower over 12 months.
3 December 2025
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Reliance completes merger of Star Television Productions with Jiostar; RIL shares drop as retail arm restructures

Reliance completes merger of Star Television Productions with Jiostar; RIL shares drop as retail arm restructures

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has quietly ticked off two big strategic moves that reshape both its media and consumer businesses: the long‑planned merger of Star Television Productions Ltd (STPL) into Jiostar, and a major internal rejig of Reliance Retail’s FMCG arm into a new vehicle, New Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (New RCPL).The Economic Times+2Business Standard+2 Both developments have been disclosed via regulatory filings over the past 48 hours and are now being digested by investors on 3 December 2025, even as RIL’s share price trades under mild pressure. Key highlights Merger puts the ‘Star’ brand fully under Jiostar According to
3 December 2025
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Tunbridge Wells Water Crisis: 14,000 Homes Still Affected After Chemical Error at Pembury Plant

Tunbridge Wells Water Crisis: 14,000 Homes Still Affected After Chemical Error at Pembury Plant

Thousands of people in and around Tunbridge Wells are entering a fifth day of severe water disruption after a “bad batch” of treatment chemicals forced the shutdown of South East Water’s Pembury Water Treatment Works – and repeated attempts to restart the system have failed to fully restore supplies. ITVX+1 At a glance: what’s happening in Tunbridge Wells How the Tunbridge Wells water outage unfolded A “bad batch” at Pembury shuts down the plant The crisis began on the evening of Saturday 29 November, when a batch of coagulant – chemicals used to clump together impurities so they can be
3 December 2025
NatWest Group Plc (LON: NWG) Stock Near Record Highs After BoE Stress Test – Buybacks, Dividends and 2026 Forecasts (3 December 2025)

NatWest Group Plc (LON: NWG) Stock Near Record Highs After BoE Stress Test – Buybacks, Dividends and 2026 Forecasts (3 December 2025)

As of the close on 3 December 2025, NatWest Group Plc’s London‑listed shares finished at around 638p, leaving the stock within touching distance of a new 52‑week high of 641.2p and up about 57% over the past year. The move caps a remarkable rerating driven by record profitability, aggressive share buybacks, stronger dividends and, this week, a clean pass in the Bank of England’s 2025 stress test alongside softer capital rules for UK banks. Hargreaves Lansdown+2Stock Titan+2 For investors hunting for up‑to‑date insight on NatWest Group stock, here’s what has changed up to 3 December 2025 – and how analysts
3 December 2025
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Glencore (GLEN) Stock on 3 December 2025: Copper JV, Smelter Cuts and Capital Markets Day – What It All Means for Investors

Glencore (GLEN) Stock on 3 December 2025: Copper JV, Smelter Cuts and Capital Markets Day – What It All Means for Investors

Glencore plc (LON: GLEN, OTC: GLNCY/GLCNF) is back in the spotlight on 3 December 2025 as investors digest a cluster of big developments: a new copper joint venture in Canada, fresh smelter cuts in South Africa, and the group’s long‑trailed Capital Markets Day in Baar. The stock is trading in the mid‑360p range in London, close to its recent highs and above key technical levels, while analyst views remain broadly constructive but increasingly nuanced. glencore.com+1 Glencore share price today: trading near the top of its 52‑week range On the morning of 3 December 2025, Glencore’s London‑listed shares were quoted around
3 December 2025
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BP Stock Today (December 3, 2025): Buybacks, Teesside Exit and 2026 Price Targets Explained

BP Stock Today (December 3, 2025): Buybacks, Teesside Exit and 2026 Price Targets Explained

As of December 3, 2025, BP p.l.c. (NYSE: BP, LSE: BP.) is trading near its 52‑week highs, backed by strong third‑quarter earnings, aggressive share buybacks, a chunky dividend yield and a controversial pivot back toward oil and gas. At the New York close, BP’s ADRs change hands around $36.36, with a 52‑week range of $25.22–$37.64 and roughly 24% share price appreciation over the past year. Investing.com+1 On the London market, the stock likewise trades close to its highs, with the forward dividend yield hovering around 5.4–5.5%, making BP one of the higher‑yielding names in the FTSE 100. DividendMax+1 This week’s
3 December 2025
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Fuel Truck Hits Emirates A380 at Manchester Airport: Latest Updates, Flight Cancellations and Passenger Rights (3 December 2025)

Fuel Truck Hits Emirates A380 at Manchester Airport: Latest Updates, Flight Cancellations and Passenger Rights (3 December 2025)

Manchester, UK – As of 3 December 2025, Emirates’ Airbus A380 services between Manchester and Dubai are back to normal after a dramatic ground collision between a fuel truck and a superjumbo on 28 November 2025. The incident damaged the aircraft’s engine cowling and forced the cancellation of a busy UK–Dubai flight, but no injuries were reported and the aircraft has since returned to service following repairs. Aviation Today+2Travel And Tour World+2 Below is everything we currently know about the incident, its impact on passengers, and what it means for future travel plans. What Happened at Manchester Airport? On Friday
3 December 2025
GSK Stock Outlook December 2025: Q3 Beat, Buybacks and Big FDA Decisions Shape 2026 Forecasts

GSK Stock Outlook December 2025: Q3 Beat, Buybacks and Big FDA Decisions Shape 2026 Forecasts

As of December 3, 2025, GSK plc (LSE:GSK, NYSE:GSK) is trading near multi‑year highs after a year of earnings beats, a revived oncology franchise, heavy share buybacks and an unusually busy FDA calendar for December. At the same time, analysts are still only lukewarm on the stock, and long‑term growth expectations lag management’s ambitions. This is a deep dive into where GSK stock stands today, what’s driving the rally, and what current news and forecasts are signalling about 2026 and beyond. GSK share price today and 2025 performance On the NYSE, GSK’s U.S. ADR is trading around $48.27 in early
3 December 2025
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Barclays PLC Stock: Stress Test Success, Aggressive Buybacks and a 60% Rally – What 3 December 2025 Means for BARC Investors

Barclays PLC Stock: Stress Test Success, Aggressive Buybacks and a 60% Rally – What 3 December 2025 Means for BARC Investors

Barclays PLC (LON: BARC, NYSE: BCS) has quietly morphed from a “cheap UK bank” into one of 2025’s standout large-cap performers. After a powerful rally of roughly 60% this year and around 80% over the past 12 months, investors are now asking the obvious question: is there still upside left, or has the easy money already been made? TS2 Tech+1 On 3 December 2025, fresh headlines about the Bank of England’s latest stress tests and ongoing share buybacks are giving the market new data points to chew on. Here’s a structured look at what’s happening with Barclays stock today, what
3 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock on 3 December 2025: New Chair, Softer BoE Capital Rules and AI Push Shape the 2026 Story

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock on 3 December 2025: New Chair, Softer BoE Capital Rules and AI Push Shape the 2026 Story

HSBC Holdings Plc stock remains close to its 52‑week highs on 3 December 2025, as investors digest a busy mix of news: a surprise decision to confirm Brendan Nelson as permanent Group Chair, looser capital rules from the Bank of England, progress on the Hang Seng Bank takeover, and a fresh AI partnership with French start‑up Mistral. Add in strong underlying earnings and mid‑teens return-on-equity guidance, and HSBC has become one of the most closely watched large‑cap financials heading into 2026. Financial Times+1 HSBC share price today: still hugging 52‑week highs On 3 December 2025, HSBC Holdings traded at around:
3 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Real estate stocks rise as rate-cut bets return; XLRE ends at $41.99 ahead of payrolls and CPI

Real estate stocks rise as rate-cut bets return; XLRE ends at $41.99 ahead of payrolls and CPI

7 February 2026
U.S. real estate stocks rose Friday, with XLRE up 1.8% to $41.99 and VNQ and IYR each gaining 1.6%. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time as the 10-year Treasury yield ended at 4.206%. Bank of America downgraded Public Storage and Extra Space Storage, citing weak housing turnover and high borrowing costs. The delayed January jobs report is set for Feb. 11, with CPI due Feb. 13.
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