Today: 20 June 2026

MUFG’s ₹39,618 Crore Shriram Finance Deal: What’s in the Agreement, What Changes for Borrowing Costs, and Why India’s NBFC Boom Is Drawing Global Banks

MUFG’s ₹39,618 Crore Shriram Finance Deal: What’s in the Agreement, What Changes for Borrowing Costs, and Why India’s NBFC Boom Is Drawing Global Banks

Japan’s MUFG Bank will acquire a 20% stake in Shriram Finance via a ₹39,618 crore ($4.4 billion) preferential share issue. Shriram Finance plans to use the funds mainly for onward lending and debt repayment. The deal awaits shareholder approval at an EGM on January 14, 2026. The issue price is set at ₹840.93 per share.
24 December 2025
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PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX: PLS) Surges Into Christmas Eve Spotlight: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook on 24 December 2025

PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX: PLS) Surges Into Christmas Eve Spotlight: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook on 24 December 2025

PLS Group Limited, formerly Pilbara Minerals, ranked among the most-bought stocks on the ASX 200 in holiday-shortened trading on December 24, 2025, as record metals prices lifted mining shares. The company, now rebranded, owns the Pilgangoora lithium operation in Australia and a major project in Brazil. Demand for PLS surged alongside other miners, according to ABC’s Markets Live.
24 December 2025
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook on 24 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook on 24 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia will pay about A$68 million in new “goodwill” payments to low-income customers after an ASIC review found excessive fees. CBA shares closed at A$161.39 on 24 December, down 16% from a 2025 high but still up 5.5% for the year. The stock remains priced above peers despite regulatory scrutiny and a wide 52-week range.
24 December 2025
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BHP Group Ltd Stock Update (Dec. 24, 2025): Copper at $12,000, China Iron Ore Talks, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus

BHP Group Ltd Stock Update (Dec. 24, 2025): Copper at $12,000, China Iron Ore Talks, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus

BHP Group Ltd shares traded near A$45.62 in Australia on Dec. 24, 2025, and $61.08 in New York on Dec. 23, capping a roughly 15% gain for the year. Copper surged past $12,000 per tonne this week, boosting BHP’s growth narrative as the company invests over A$840 million in its Olympic Dam project. Iron ore prices face warnings of softness into 2026.
24 December 2025
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CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Stock Update on 24 December 2025: Share Price Drops, Buyback Progress, Seqirus Uncertainty, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Stock Update on 24 December 2025: Share Price Drops, Buyback Progress, Seqirus Uncertainty, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

CSL Limited shares closed at A$171.48 on 24 December 2025, down 2.38%, near their 52-week low of A$168.00. The company delayed the spin-off of its Seqirus vaccine arm and cut its FY26 outlook after a sharper-than-expected drop in US flu vaccination rates. Market value stands at about A$85.5 billion. Shares are down roughly 39% over the past year.
24 December 2025
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Silver Price Hits New Record on Dec 24, 2025: Spot Near $73, MCX Above ₹2.23 Lakh/kg as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Global Tensions Fuel the Rally

Silver Price Hits New Record on Dec 24, 2025: Spot Near $73, MCX Above ₹2.23 Lakh/kg as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Global Tensions Fuel the Rally

Spot silver hit a record $72.70 per ounce on December 24 before easing, while gold climbed above $4,500, as investors sought safe havens amid U.S. rate cut expectations and geopolitical tensions. In India, MCX silver surged to an all-time high of ₹2,23,359 per kilogram, with gold futures also opening higher. Thin year-end liquidity amplified price swings.
24 December 2025
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Shriram Finance Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High on MUFG Deal, Breaks Into India’s Top-50 Most Valuable Club

Shriram Finance Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High on MUFG Deal, Breaks Into India’s Top-50 Most Valuable Club

Shriram Finance hit a new 52-week high near ₹983 in early Mumbai trading on December 24, extending gains after MUFG Bank agreed to invest ₹39,618 crore for a 20% stake. The deal, described as the largest cross-border investment in India’s financial sector, pushed Shriram Finance into the top 50 most valuable Indian companies, with its stock up about 94% from its 2025 low.
24 December 2025
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Slips on Christmas Eve as Banks Weigh and Record Copper Prices Lift Miners (24 December 2025)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Slips on Christmas Eve as Banks Weigh and Record Copper Prices Lift Miners (24 December 2025)

The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.4% at 8,763 in a shortened Christmas Eve session, with all sectors lower except mining, which edged up 0.1%. Financials dragged, as major banks slipped amid concerns over high valuations. Copper prices hit a record above US$12,000 a tonne, lifting miners like Rio Tinto to all-time highs. Trading ended early ahead of a multi-day holiday break.
24 December 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 24.12.2025

IAMGOLD shares have climbed 218% over the past year, with analysts estimating the stock trades at a 61.9% discount to fair value based on long-term cash flow projections. Ternium is up 44% in a year, trading at $38.16, with a lower price-to-earnings ratio than peers but faces risks from global overcapacity and rising costs.
24 December 2025
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Apollo Micro Systems secures DRDO laser DEW tech transfer as shares hit upper circuit again on Dec 23, 2025

Apollo Micro Systems secures DRDO laser DEW tech transfer as shares hit upper circuit again on Dec 23, 2025

Apollo Micro Systems said it received DRDO approval for two technology transfers related to laser-based Directed Energy Weapon systems, including a 10 kW laser DEW and an EO tracking system. The announcement, disclosed December 22, 2025, triggered a 5% upper circuit in the stock on December 23, extending its recent rally. The transfers require a licensed agreement and regulatory clearance.
24 December 2025
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Tata Capital Share Price Breaks Out on Heavy Volumes as NBFC Bets ₹500 Crore on Vodafone Idea’s ₹3,300-Crore Bond Sale

Tata Capital Share Price Breaks Out on Heavy Volumes as NBFC Bets ₹500 Crore on Vodafone Idea’s ₹3,300-Crore Bond Sale

Tata Capital shares jumped 4.24% to ₹344 on December 23, breaking out of a tight trading range with volume surging to 12.13 million shares, about 3.5 times the average. The move followed news of Tata Capital investing ₹500 crore in Vodafone Idea’s ₹3,300-crore bond issue. Indian benchmarks ended nearly unchanged in thin year-end trade, with the Nifty 50 up 0.02% and the Sensex down 0.05%.
24 December 2025
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Jupiter Wagons Share Price Jumps as Promoter Tatravagonka Raises Stake — What Happened on Dec 23, 2025 and What Investors Are Watching Next

Jupiter Wagons Share Price Jumps as Promoter Tatravagonka Raises Stake — What Happened on Dec 23, 2025 and What Investors Are Watching Next

Jupiter Wagons shares hit a two-month high near ₹335 on December 23 after promoter Tatravagonka A.S. raised its stake to 19.24% from 18.69% through conversion of 2.87 million warrants into equity. The transaction, valued at ₹135 crore, lifted the company’s total equity to 427.4 million shares. Railway stocks broadly gained ahead of Union Budget 2026.
24 December 2025
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Silver Price Breaks $70 on Dec 23, 2025 — and Hindustan Zinc Becomes the Stock Market’s Silver Proxy

Silver Price Breaks $70 on Dec 23, 2025 — and Hindustan Zinc Becomes the Stock Market’s Silver Proxy

Global silver prices broke above $70 per ounce for the first time on December 23, 2025, triggering record highs on India’s MCX, where silver spiked to nearly ₹2,17,800 per kg. Hindustan Zinc shares climbed over 3% as investors bet on higher earnings from the company’s major silver production. The surge was fueled by strong industrial demand, tightening supply, and expectations of U.S. rate cuts.
24 December 2025
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Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) After Hours Today (Dec. 23, 2025): What Drove the Move and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Open

Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) After Hours Today (Dec. 23, 2025): What Drove the Move and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Open

Amphenol shares closed up 1.47% at $137.12 on Dec. 23, trading in a $133.28–$137.25 range on light volume, about 3.7 million below the 50-day average. After-hours trading was flat, with the stock at $137.15 as of 5:44 p.m. EST. APH ended the session roughly 5% below its 52-week high of $144.37. No major company news moved the stock; gains tracked broader market strength.
24 December 2025
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Western Digital (WDC) Stock After Hours on Dec. 23, 2025: What’s Moving Shares—and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Market Open

Western Digital (WDC) Stock After Hours on Dec. 23, 2025: What’s Moving Shares—and What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Market Open

Western Digital shares traded near $178 in after-hours activity Tuesday, holding gains from a strong 2025 rally. The stock’s steadiness follows its recent addition to the Nasdaq-100, with index rebalancing effects still in play. U.S. markets will close early Wednesday for Christmas Eve, raising the risk of exaggerated moves in thin trading. No major company-specific news drove after-hours action.
24 December 2025
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Newmont (NEM) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 23, 2025: After‑Hours Update, Gold’s $4,500 Breakout, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before Wednesday’s Open

Newmont (NEM) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 23, 2025: After‑Hours Update, Gold’s $4,500 Breakout, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before Wednesday’s Open

Newmont closed at $105.25 on Dec. 23, up 0.35%, then edged down to $105.20 in after-hours trading. Gold prices surged above $4,500, hitting new records and driving sentiment across the sector. Newmont’s stock sits at the top of its 52-week range ahead of a holiday-shortened session Wednesday, when thin trading could increase volatility.
24 December 2025
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AutoZone Stock (AZO) After Hours Today, Dec. 23, 2025: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Wednesday

AutoZone Stock (AZO) After Hours Today, Dec. 23, 2025: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Wednesday

AutoZone shares closed up 1.46% at $3,463.61 Tuesday, outperforming retail peers as volume topped the 50-day average. After-hours trading saw AZO dip about 0.19% to $3,457.00. The stock remains roughly 21% below its September 2025 high. Investors continue to weigh recent quarterly results showing higher sales but lower margins and profit.
24 December 2025
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  • Power Integrations Announces Inducement Stock Grants for New Executives Under Nasdaq Rule
    June 19, 2026, 6:36 PM EDT. Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI) disclosed inducement grants totaling 44,299 restricted and performance stock units to new hires, including General Counsel Andrew Hughes, under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The grants comprise 29,408 restricted stock units (RSUs), 2,246 performance stock units (PSUs), and 12,603 long-term performance RSUs (PRSUs) awarded on June 15, 2026. PSUs and PRSUs vest based on company performance metrics for 2026 and 2028, with up to 200% potential payout, subject to continued employment. These inducement awards, approved by the Talent and Compensation Committee, aim to attract key talent amid Power Integrations' focus on power conversion semiconductors for renewable energy sectors.

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