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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price, News and Forecast: OpenAI ChatGPT Data Deal, Buybacks and Post‑Trade Strategy in Focus (13 December 2025)

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price, News and Forecast: OpenAI ChatGPT Data Deal, Buybacks and Post‑Trade Strategy in Focus (13 December 2025)

LSEG shares closed Friday at 8,464p, up 0.81%, with trading volume near 1.32 million. The company launched a collaboration with OpenAI to provide licensed market data inside ChatGPT, starting phased rollout in December. LSEG continues its share buyback program, with the stock about 30% below its 52-week high and a market cap near £43.2 billion.
13 December 2025
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Anglo American plc Stock News & Forecast (13 December 2025): Teck Merger Milestones, Analyst Price Targets, and Key Risks

Anglo American plc Stock News & Forecast (13 December 2025): Teck Merger Milestones, Analyst Price Targets, and Key Risks

Anglo American shares closed at 2,817p on December 13, down from 2,897p, as investors tracked progress on the proposed merger with Teck Resources. Shareholders of both companies approved the deal by wide margins this week. Teck also secured final court approval from the Supreme Court of British Columbia. The merger would shift Anglo American’s focus sharply toward copper.
13 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 13, 2025): BTC Hovers Near $90K as Fed Signals, ETF Flows and Options Expiry Shape the Outlook

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 13, 2025): BTC Hovers Near $90K as Fed Signals, ETF Flows and Options Expiry Shape the Outlook

Bitcoin traded near $90,452 early Saturday, December 13, 2025, after a volatile week, with prices ranging from $90,123 to $90,558. YCharts showed Bitcoin closing at $90,307.26, down from $92,494.18 the previous day. Spot ETF flows posted a net $49.1 million inflow on December 12. A major options expiry Friday centered around the $90,000 level.
13 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec. 13, 2025): Gold Holds Near $4,300 After Fed Cut as Traders Eye New Record Highs

Gold Price Today (Dec. 13, 2025): Gold Holds Near $4,300 After Fed Cut as Traders Eye New Record Highs

Gold ended Friday near $4,300 an ounce after hitting a seven-week high of $4,353.56, following a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut. Spot gold settled at $4,293.43, with U.S. futures at $4,328.3. The Fed lowered its target range to 3.50%–3.75% on December 10, with officials split on the move. A weaker dollar and shifting rate expectations fueled the rally.
13 December 2025
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Compass Group PLC Stock (LSE: CPG) Update: Share Price Near 12-Month Lows as FY2026 Outlook, Vermaat Deal and Analyst Forecasts Take Center Stage (13 Dec 2025)

Compass Group PLC Stock (LSE: CPG) Update: Share Price Near 12-Month Lows as FY2026 Outlook, Vermaat Deal and Analyst Forecasts Take Center Stage (13 Dec 2025)

Compass Group shares closed at 2,324p on 12 December 2025, near the bottom of their 52-week range after an 18.5% drop from the year’s high. The company reported FY2025 operating profit up 11.7% and organic revenue growth of 8.7%, but forecast slower growth for FY2026. EU regulators cleared the Vermaat acquisition. Broker notes suggest the pullback may appeal to long-term investors.
13 December 2025
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Ethereum Price Today (Dec. 13, 2025): ETH Slides to $3,120 as ETF Flows Turn Negative and Staking-ETF Momentum Builds

Ethereum Price Today (Dec. 13, 2025): ETH Slides to $3,120 as ETF Flows Turn Negative and Staking-ETF Momentum Builds

Ethereum traded near $3,121 Saturday, down about 4% after a volatile session between $3,052 and $3,253. U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs saw a net outflow of $19.4 million on Dec. 12, with inflows to BlackRock’s ETHA offset by outflows from Fidelity and Grayscale funds. Traders focused on the $3,150 and $3,000 levels as institutional demand and ETF flows remain in the spotlight.
13 December 2025
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XRP Price Today (Dec. 13, 2025): XRP Holds Near $2 as Ripple Wins Conditional U.S. Trust Bank Approval — News, Forecasts, and Key Levels

XRP Price Today (Dec. 13, 2025): XRP Holds Near $2 as Ripple Wins Conditional U.S. Trust Bank Approval — News, Forecasts, and Key Levels

XRP traded near $2.03 Saturday, down 0.5% in 24 hours, as Ripple secured conditional approval from U.S. regulators to launch a national trust bank. Market cap stands at $123 billion, ranking fourth among cryptocurrencies. Trading volume reached about $2.7 billion. Price action remains range-bound, with traders watching the $2.00 level amid muted demand and broader crypto market uncertainty.
13 December 2025
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Silver Price Today (December 13, 2025): Spot Silver Holds Near $62 After Record High — Latest News, Forecasts, and What Comes Next

Silver Price Today (December 13, 2025): Spot Silver Holds Near $62 After Record High — Latest News, Forecasts, and What Comes Next

Spot silver fell to $61.87 per ounce Friday, down 2.57% on the day after hitting a record $64.64 earlier in the week, according to Kitco. Investing.com showed silver at $62.02, off roughly 2.4% from the previous close. The pullback follows profit-taking and a firmer U.S. dollar. Silver remains up more than 110% year-to-date.
13 December 2025
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British American Tobacco Stock (BATS.L, BTI): 2026 Guidance, £1.3bn Buyback, Dividend Dates and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 13, 2025)

British American Tobacco Stock (BATS.L, BTI): 2026 Guidance, £1.3bn Buyback, Dividend Dates and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 13, 2025)

British American Tobacco shares closed at 4,238p in London and $57.10 in New York on December 12 after the company warned 2026 results would likely hit the low end of growth targets due to U.S. vape market pressures. BAT confirmed a £1.3 billion share buyback for FY26 and completed a 9% stake sale in ITC Hotels, raising about £315 million. Non-executive director Holly Keller Koeppel will leave the Audit Committee at year-end.
13 December 2025
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IAG Stock News Today (Dec. 13, 2025): International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Share Price, Forecasts, Buybacks and Key Catalysts

IAG Stock News Today (Dec. 13, 2025): International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Share Price, Forecasts, Buybacks and Key Catalysts

IAG shares closed at £4.04 in London on Friday, up 1.53%, with trading volume below average. The company reported Q3 revenue of €9.33 billion and operating profit of €2.05 billion, maintaining its full-year outlook. Investors remain focused on profitability, shareholder returns, and European airline consolidation.
13 December 2025
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Glencore plc Stock (GLEN.L) News and Forecast: Copper Near $12,000, Cobalt Quotas, UBS Downgrade, and Key 2026 Dates to Watch

Glencore plc Stock (GLEN.L) News and Forecast: Copper Near $12,000, Cobalt Quotas, UBS Downgrade, and Key 2026 Dates to Watch

Glencore shares closed near 375.5p on Friday after volatile trading, as copper prices approached $12,000 per ton and the company trimmed near-term copper guidance. Congo’s cobalt exports have resumed, while UBS downgraded the stock on valuation. Broker targets remain in the low- to mid-400p range. Glencore projects copper output could reach 1 million tonnes by 2028.
13 December 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser (RKT.L) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis on 13 December 2025: Buybacks, Emerging-Market Momentum, and Key Risks Ahead

Reckitt Benckiser (RKT.L) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis on 13 December 2025: Buybacks, Emerging-Market Momentum, and Key Risks Ahead

Reckitt Benckiser shares closed at 5,998p on 12 December, near a 52-week high, after gaining 24% over the year. The company continues daily share buybacks and reports strong digital-driven growth in China and physical expansion in India. Legal risks from U.S. infant-formula litigation persist. Market cap stands at £40.36bn, with a P/E of 17.24 and a 3.37% dividend yield.
13 December 2025
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Rolls‑Royce Holdings plc Stock (RR.L / RR.): Latest December 2025 News, Share Price, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts

Rolls‑Royce Holdings plc Stock (RR.L / RR.): Latest December 2025 News, Share Price, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts

Rolls-Royce shares closed at 1,097–1,099p on 12 December 2025, near year highs after a 90% annual gain. The company announced new defence, nuclear, and data-centre power updates in December, including its first EPD-verified mtu generators for a European data centre. Analysts’ price targets now cluster above and below current levels, reflecting debate over 2026 prospects.
13 December 2025
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Shell PLC Stock (SHEL) News, Forecasts and Analysis: $3.5B Buyback, M&A Talk, LNG Outlook and Key 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 13, 2025)

Shell PLC Stock (SHEL) News, Forecasts and Analysis: $3.5B Buyback, M&A Talk, LNG Outlook and Key 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 13, 2025)

Shell’s U.S.-listed ADR closed at $72.33 on Dec. 13, 2025. The company is executing a $3.5 billion buyback program set to finish by Jan. 30. Reports indicate Shell is in advanced talks for a multi-billion-dollar U.S. Gulf acquisition. Investors are watching cash returns and the company’s ability to maintain upstream and LNG output.
13 December 2025
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Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L) Today: Buyback Momentum Meets Motor-Finance Redress Risk — News, Forecasts & What Investors Watch (Dec. 13, 2025)

Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L) Today: Buyback Momentum Meets Motor-Finance Redress Risk — News, Forecasts & What Investors Watch (Dec. 13, 2025)

Barclays shares traded near a 52-week high at around 445p on December 13, up about 64% over the year. The bank disclosed it bought back 2.49 million shares for cancellation on December 11, part of a broader buyback program. Uncertainty remains over potential UK motor-finance compensation costs and the timing of any industry bill.
13 December 2025
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Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): Tomago Energy Rescue, Simandou’s First Shipment, and a Copper Rally Near $12,000 Reshape the 2026 Outlook

Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): Tomago Energy Rescue, Simandou’s First Shipment, and a Copper Rally Near $12,000 Reshape the 2026 Outlook

Rio Tinto shares closed at £55.89 in London Friday, down 1.69% but near a 52-week high, as the company marked its first Simandou iron ore shipment to China after years of delays. Australia announced support to keep the Tomago aluminium smelter running past 2028. CEO Simon Trott outlined plans for $5–$10 billion in divestments. Copper prices surged, nearing $12,000 per tonne.
13 December 2025
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State Bank of India (SBI) Stock: Rate-Cut Catalyst, Latest News, Analyst Targets and Outlook (Dec 13, 2025)

State Bank of India (SBI) Stock: Rate-Cut Catalyst, Latest News, Analyst Targets and Outlook (Dec 13, 2025)

State Bank of India will cut key lending and deposit rates from December 15, 2025, following the Reserve Bank of India’s policy easing. The bank’s External Benchmark Linked Rate drops to 7.90% and its one-year MCLR to 8.70%. Deposit rates, including the “Amrit Vrishti” scheme, will also fall. Markets are watching for impacts on loan growth and profit margins.
13 December 2025
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Kotak Mahindra Bank Share Price & Stock Outlook (KOTAKBANK) as of Dec 13, 2025: Stock Split Update, IDBI Bid Buzz, and Analyst Targets

Kotak Mahindra Bank Share Price & Stock Outlook (KOTAKBANK) as of Dec 13, 2025: Stock Split Update, IDBI Bid Buzz, and Analyst Targets

Kotak Mahindra Bank shares closed at ₹2,177 on Friday, about 5.4% below their 52-week high. The bank recently approved a 1:5 stock split and remains a contender for a controlling stake in IDBI Bank. Kotak is also expanding mid-market corporate lending as large-corporate loan growth slows. Market capitalization stands at ₹4.33 lakh crore.
13 December 2025
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  • Alphabet Posts Best Month Since IPO, Market Value Hits $4.65 Trillion
    May 2, 2026, 4:23 PM EDT. Alphabet (GOOGL) surged nearly 34% in April, marking its best monthly performance since going public in 2004. This increase added approximately $1.2 trillion to its market value, pushing it to around $4.65 trillion, more than 200 times its initial $23 billion IPO valuation. Unlike typical IPOs, which often see early dips below first-day lows, Alphabet maintained steady growth. The company led the April tech rally alongside giants like Amazon and Nvidia, setting fresh record highs. As part of the 'Magnificent Seven' megacap stocks, Alphabet enters May up 22% year-to-date. The question now is whether Alphabet can sustain its leadership as the market shifts from recovery to chasing all-time highs.

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Constellation Energy Stock Faces Calpine Test After Investors Reject DEI Report Bid

Constellation Energy Stock Faces Calpine Test After Investors Reject DEI Report Bid

2 May 2026
Constellation Energy shareholders rejected a proposal to review the financial risks and returns of its DEI initiatives by 251.5 million votes to 3.0 million, SEC filings show. Investors approved all management proposals, including board nominees and executive pay. The failed DEI measure was submitted by the National Center for Public Policy Research. Constellation shares last closed at $307.81, down 1.7%.
Bloom Energy Stock Holds Near 52-Week High as AI Power Bet Draws Fresh Scrutiny

Bloom Energy Stock Holds Near 52-Week High as AI Power Bet Draws Fresh Scrutiny

2 May 2026
Bloom Energy shares rose $7.29 to $290.52 Friday after the company raised its 2026 forecast and announced a deal to supply up to 2.45 gigawatts of fuel-cell power to an Oracle-backed New Mexico data center. First-quarter revenue jumped 130% to $751.1 million. Options trading showed increased demand for downside protection. Plug Power and FuelCell Energy lagged, with Bloom emerging as the main fuel-cell play on AI data center growth.
Vistra Stock Faces Earnings Test After New Dividend and JPMorgan Target Cut

Vistra Stock Faces Earnings Test After New Dividend and JPMorgan Target Cut

2 May 2026
Vistra Corp. declared a quarterly dividend totaling about $75 million, with a $0.2290-per-share payout set for June 30. Shares closed at $155.28, down 1.6%, valuing the company at $53.6 billion. Vistra will report first-quarter results May 7. The company’s $4.7 billion Cogentrix acquisition is expected to close later in 2026.
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