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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Stock: Latest Buyback Updates, AI Partnerships and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Stock: Latest Buyback Updates, AI Partnerships and Analyst Forecasts as of 25 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) heads into the Christmas break with investors focused on two big, very 2025 themes: capital returns (a large ongoing share buyback) and AI-driven distribution (integrating LSEG’s licensed market data and analytics into new “agentic” workflows, including ChatGPT and Microsoft’s ecosystem). Because UK markets are closed for Christmas and Boxing Day, the most recent actionable datapoints for LSEG stock are the final pre-holiday close on Wednesday, 24 December 2025, plus the company’s latest regulatory announcements, broker consensus, and recent strategic updates. Reuters LSEG share price today: where London Stock Exchange Group stock closed before Christmas
25 December 2025
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United Kingdom Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holiday Pause, BP Castrol Deal and 2026 Outlook (25 Dec 2025)

United Kingdom Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holiday Pause, BP Castrol Deal and 2026 Outlook (25 Dec 2025)

London — Thursday, 25 December 2025. The United Kingdom stock market is closed today for Christmas Day, putting a temporary pause on trading after a holiday-shortened run into the break. With the London Stock Exchange (LSE) also shut on Friday for Boxing Day, the next meaningful read on UK risk appetite will come when markets reopen after the long weekend. MoneyWeek Even with the screens dark, investors are still digesting a busy late-December backdrop: a Bank of England rate cut to 3.75%, a strong year for UK large caps, record-setting moves in industrial metals that boosted miners, and headline corporate
25 December 2025
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Electronic Arts Shareholders Approve $55 Billion Saudi PIF-Led Takeover: What Happens Next as EA Moves Toward Going Private

Electronic Arts Shareholders Approve $55 Billion Saudi PIF-Led Takeover: What Happens Next as EA Moves Toward Going Private

December 25, 2025 — Electronic Arts (EA), one of the world’s largest videogame publishers, is now formally on the path to leaving the public markets after shareholders approved a $55 billion, all-cash take-private deal led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). With the internal vote cleared, the acquisition’s next—and most consequential—phase is regulatory review, a step that will determine whether the blockbuster transaction can actually close. Bloomberg.com News coverage on December 25 has centered on the same key question: after shareholders overwhelmingly said “yes,” will regulators in the United States and other major markets sign off on a deal
25 December 2025
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Castrol India Stock in Focus on 25 Dec 2025: Open Offer at ₹194.04 After BP Sells Castrol Stake to Stonepeak

Castrol India Stock in Focus on 25 Dec 2025: Open Offer at ₹194.04 After BP Sells Castrol Stake to Stonepeak

Castrol India Limited (NSE: CASTROLIND | BSE: 500870) ends 2025 with a rare, market-moving plot twist: a global ownership reshuffle at parent level that has triggered a mandatory open offer for public shareholders in India. Even though Indian stock exchanges are closed on Thursday, 25 December 2025, for Christmas, the story is very much “open” — because the corporate actions and regulatory timelines will stretch well beyond the holiday week. The Economic Times At the center is BP’s decision to sell a 65% stake in Castrol (the global lubricants brand) to U.S. investment firm Stonepeak in a deal valuing Castrol
25 December 2025
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Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today (25 Dec 2025): HINDZINC Rallies to Fresh Highs on Silver Surge — Latest News, Results, and Analyst Targets

Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today (25 Dec 2025): HINDZINC Rallies to Fresh Highs on Silver Surge — Latest News, Results, and Analyst Targets

Hindustan Zinc Limited (NSE: HINDZINC, BSE: 500188) has been one of the standout names in India’s metal space this month—and it’s doing it with a very specific tailwind: a relentless rally in silver. On Thursday, December 25, 2025, Indian stock markets are closed for Christmas, so the latest actionable pricing is from Wednesday, December 24. The Economic Times Hindustan Zinc stock: latest price and levels investors are tracking In the most recent session (Dec 24, 2025), Hindustan Zinc closed at ₹624.85, up 2.47% on the day, and traded in a ₹617.95–₹631.90 range. Its 52-week range now spans ₹378.15–₹631.90, putting the
25 December 2025
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BSE Ltd Stock News and Outlook: Monthly Index Options Plan, BANKEX Revamp, Broker Targets and Key Risks (Dec 25, 2025)

BSE Ltd Stock News and Outlook: Monthly Index Options Plan, BANKEX Revamp, Broker Targets and Key Risks (Dec 25, 2025)

Indian markets are shut today (Thursday, December 25, 2025) for Christmas, but the conversation around BSE Ltd stock isn’t taking a holiday. Trading resumes on Friday, December 26, and investors will be watching whether a fresh round of derivatives-related catalysts can keep BSE’s momentum alive into year-end. Moneycontrol As of the latest available close (December 24), BSE Ltd shares were around ₹2,670.90, down 2.43% on the day, with a 52-week range of roughly ₹1,227 to ₹3,030. Moneycontrol The near-term narrative has two big moving parts: Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of the latest news, forecasts, and analyses shaping BSE
25 December 2025
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Vedanta Limited Share Price Today: VEDL Near 52-Week High as Demerger Countdown Fuels Fresh Stock Forecasts for 2026

Vedanta Limited Share Price Today: VEDL Near 52-Week High as Demerger Countdown Fuels Fresh Stock Forecasts for 2026

Vedanta Limited stock (NSE: VEDL; BSE: 500295) enters Christmas Day with momentum intact—but with India’s exchanges shut on December 25, 2025 for the holiday, investors are really reacting to what happened in the last session (December 24) and to the steady drumbeat of demerger-focused research notes. The Economic Times Vedanta closed around ₹598.15 on December 24, after trading as high as ~₹599.80 intraday—effectively parking the stock right under a fresh 52-week peak heading into the year-end lull. Investing So what’s driving the tape—and what are analysts actually forecasting now? Vedanta stock on December 25: markets closed, but the setup is
25 December 2025
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Meesho Limited Stock (NSE: MEESHO, BSE: 544632) on Dec 25, 2025: Latest Share Price, Post-IPO Whiplash, and Analyst Targets

Meesho Limited Stock (NSE: MEESHO, BSE: 544632) on Dec 25, 2025: Latest Share Price, Post-IPO Whiplash, and Analyst Targets

Meesho Limited has only been listed for about two weeks, and the stock has already gone through the full “new-age IPO trilogy”: a strong listing pop, a momentum-fuelled surge, and then a sharp, circuit-hitting correction. As of December 25, 2025, investors are trying to answer a deceptively simple question: is Meesho’s volatility just “new listing physics,” or is the market starting to put a more sober price on execution risk? Here’s a detailed roundup of the latest Meesho share price action, the biggest news drivers, and the forecasts/targets currently shaping sentiment—based on reports and filings available through Dec 24–25. Reuters
25 December 2025
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HDFC Bank Share Price Today: Q3 FY26 Results Date, Latest News, Analyst Targets and Stock Outlook (Dec 25, 2025)

HDFC Bank Share Price Today: Q3 FY26 Results Date, Latest News, Analyst Targets and Stock Outlook (Dec 25, 2025)

Mumbai | December 25, 2025 — HDFC Bank Limited (NSE: HDFCBANK, BSE: 500180) heads into the year-end stretch with its stock hovering near the top end of its 52-week range, even as Indian markets take a breather for Christmas. With the BSE and NSE closed on December 25, the most recent reference point for investors is the December 24 close near ₹997—a level that keeps the private lender within striking distance of its 52-week high, and squarely in the spotlight ahead of its next big catalyst: Q3 FY26 earnings. The Economic Times Behind the price action is a busy news
25 December 2025
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Shriram Finance Share Price Outlook: MUFG’s ₹39,618 Crore Stake Deal, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Next (Dec 25, 2025)

Shriram Finance Share Price Outlook: MUFG’s ₹39,618 Crore Stake Deal, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Next (Dec 25, 2025)

Indian equity markets are shut on Thursday, December 25, 2025, for Christmas, but Shriram Finance Limited (NSE: SHRIRAMFIN) is still very much “open for discussion” after one of the biggest deal headlines of the year: Japan’s MUFG is set to buy 20% of Shriram Finance via a ₹39,618 crore preferential issue. ET Now With the stock closing around ₹973–₹974 on December 24 (the last trading day before the holiday) and printing a fresh 52-week high of ₹983.70, investors are now balancing two forces: the excitement of a global strategic partner and the near-term math of dilution. Yahoo Finance Below is
25 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today (25 December 2025): NSE, BSE Closed for Christmas; Sensex, Nifty Snap a Winning Streak, RBI Liquidity Boost in Focus, Friday Outlook

India Stock Market Today (25 December 2025): NSE, BSE Closed for Christmas; Sensex, Nifty Snap a Winning Streak, RBI Liquidity Boost in Focus, Friday Outlook

India’s stock market is shut today, Thursday, 25 December 2025, as the BSE and NSE observe Christmas as a trading holiday—marking the final scheduled market holiday of calendar year 2025. Trading will resume on Friday, 26 December 2025, with investors returning to a market that has been range-bound near record highs, supported by domestic flows, while currency moves and central-bank liquidity steps remain key swing factors. Business Standard Even with Dalal Street closed, the market conversation is active: Wednesday’s pre-holiday session saw modest profit-taking, India VIX remains at historically low levels, and the Reserve Bank of India’s latest liquidity injection
25 December 2025
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VIP Industries Share Price Today: VIPIND jumps after Multiples PE buys 26% from promoters; open-offer context, Q2 losses, and analyst targets (Dec 25, 2025)

VIP Industries Share Price Today: VIPIND jumps after Multiples PE buys 26% from promoters; open-offer context, Q2 losses, and analyst targets (Dec 25, 2025)

Mumbai / New Delhi, December 25, 2025 — With Indian equity markets shut for Christmas, investors are parsing the latest VIP Industries Ltd (NSE: VIPIND | BSE: 507880) developments off Wednesday’s (Dec 24) blockbuster ownership churn: a roughly 26% equity stake changed hands, pushing the VIP Industries share price sharply higher and putting the spotlight back on a company in the middle of a promoter transition and an operational reset. mint On the last trading session before the holiday, VIP Industries closed at ₹408.05, up 11.61%, after swinging between ₹362 and ₹435 in a high-volatility session that saw outsized volumes.
25 December 2025
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Blockchain’s New Pitch: Tracking Supply-Chain Emissions for a Price

Blockchain’s New Pitch: Tracking Supply-Chain Emissions for a Price

7 February 2026
Blockchain industry groups are promoting supply-chain emissions tracking and data transparency, not crypto trading, as key business uses. Companies face mounting pressure to map Scope 3 emissions, which are often hard to verify. Past blockchain supply-chain projects, including Maersk’s TradeLens, struggled with adoption when partners failed to participate.
Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

7 February 2026
Ashtead shares closed Friday at 4,936p, up 1.09%, after the company bought 88,872 shares under its repurchase program. The group is set to shift its primary listing to New York on March 2, pending court approval, and will be removed from the FTSE UK index the same day. Ashtead paid a half-year dividend of 37.5 U.S. cents per share on Friday.
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