Today: 20 June 2026

UltraTech Cement Hit With ₹782.2 Crore GST Demand Notice; ‘Buy’ Calls Hold as UltraTech and Adani Cement Lead India’s Next Capacity Wave

UltraTech Cement Hit With ₹782.2 Crore GST Demand Notice; ‘Buy’ Calls Hold as UltraTech and Adani Cement Lead India’s Next Capacity Wave

UltraTech Cement disclosed a ₹782.2 crore GST demand notice tied to alleged short payment and improper Input Tax Credit use from FY2018-19 to FY2022-23. The company said it will contest the order. Shares traded near ₹11,540 on December 17, down about 9% over three months. The demand adds regulatory pressure as the sector faces cost and capacity changes.
22 December 2025
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Silver Surges to Record High Near $69/oz as Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Supply Tightness and Geopolitical Risks Fuel Safe-Haven Rush

Silver Surges to Record High Near $69/oz as Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Supply Tightness and Geopolitical Risks Fuel Safe-Haven Rush

Spot silver surged to a record $69.23 per ounce on Dec. 22, extending a rally fueled by bets on U.S. rate cuts, tight supply, and geopolitical tensions. Gold also hit an all-time high above $4,390/oz, while Indian silver futures jumped past ₹2.14 lakh/kg. Silver’s year-to-date gain reached about 138%, far outpacing gold’s 67% rise.
22 December 2025
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA) on 22 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Rate Outlook and What Investors Are Watching

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA) on 22 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Rate Outlook and What Investors Are Watching

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares traded near A$158.49 on 22 December 2025, modestly higher after a volatile period for bank stocks. The bank confirmed CIO Gavin Munroe’s exit the same day, with two internal successors named. CBA also paid a A$792,000 penalty over Consumer Data Right rule breaches, the largest such penalty to date.
22 December 2025
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BHP Group Ltd Stock in Focus on Dec. 22, 2025: China Iron Ore Talks, Copper-Potash Pivot, and Fresh Analyst Targets

BHP Group Ltd Stock in Focus on Dec. 22, 2025: China Iron Ore Talks, Copper-Potash Pivot, and Fresh Analyst Targets

BHP Group Ltd shares rose about 1% in early ASX trade Monday, tracking gains in miners as iron ore held near US$104/tonne. The main company-specific news is BHP’s ongoing negotiations with China Mineral Resources Group over iron ore contracts, with two BHP-linked carriers waiting off Chinese ports since late November. No new BHP filings were posted to the ASX as of December 22.
22 December 2025
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WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) Stock Falls as Founder’s Collar Deal Sparks Fresh Volatility — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) Stock Falls as Founder’s Collar Deal Sparks Fresh Volatility — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

WiseTech Global shares fell 3.12% to A$67.99 on December 22 after founder Richard White’s RealWise Holdings disclosed a collar derivative and financing deal with Macquarie Bank over 20 million shares. The arrangement, covering about 6% of WiseTech’s capital, triggered cleansing notices as it may be legally viewed as a sale. The stock is now about 48% below its February 2025 high.
22 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (22 December 2025): MCX Gold Jumps on Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Silver Hits Record High — Latest 22K/24K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata

Gold Price Today (22 December 2025): MCX Gold Jumps on Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Silver Hits Record High — Latest 22K/24K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata

Gold and silver hit new global records Monday, with spot gold reaching $4,392 an ounce and silver peaking at $69.23. On India’s MCX, February gold futures rose 0.77% to ₹1,35,224 per 10 grams, while March silver jumped 2.39% to ₹2,13,412 per kg. Gains followed expectations of US Fed rate cuts and strong safe-haven demand. Retail gold in Delhi climbed to ₹1,35,430 per 10 grams for 24K.
22 December 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 22.12.2025

Anfield Energy Inc. (0ADN.F) traded flat at €0.065 on XETRA, with Meyka AI projecting a 12-month target of €0.285, citing uranium and vanadium sector momentum. Nvidia’s AI-driven data center business is drawing investor attention for 2026, as Tesla’s Q3 2025 margins slipped to 5.8% and growth slowed.
22 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rises as Miners, Energy and Record Gold Lift Shares (22 December 2025)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rises as Miners, Energy and Record Gold Lift Shares (22 December 2025)

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.9% to around 8,701 by early afternoon Monday, led by gains in miners and energy stocks as commodity prices climbed. Nick Scali jumped 10% after upgrading its first-half outlook. Uranium stocks rallied, while WiseTech Global fell about 3%. Investors awaited RBA minutes and monitored new federal gas export rules.
22 December 2025
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UltraTech Cement Gets ₹782.2 Crore GST Demand Notice; Brokerages Stay Bullish as UltraTech and Adani Keep Outpacing India’s Cement Sector

UltraTech Cement Gets ₹782.2 Crore GST Demand Notice; Brokerages Stay Bullish as UltraTech and Adani Keep Outpacing India’s Cement Sector

UltraTech Cement disclosed on December 22 it received a GST demand notice totaling ₹782.2 crore for FY2019 to FY2023, citing alleged short payment and improper input tax credit use. The company said it will contest the order. The notice includes about ₹391 crore in tax and a similar penalty, plus interest. UltraTech’s stock hovered near ₹11,500 as investors weighed the regulatory development.
22 December 2025
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Philip Morris International (PM) Stock: Key News, Dividend Dates, and Analyst Forecasts Ahead of the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Philip Morris International (PM) Stock: Key News, Dividend Dates, and Analyst Forecasts Ahead of the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Philip Morris International reported Q3 2025 net revenues of $10.85 billion, up from $9.91 billion a year earlier, and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.24. Smoke-free products accounted for 41% of total net revenues and reached 41 million users as of June 30. Shares last traded near $156.84 ahead of the Dec. 22 market open. The NYSE will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25 for Christmas.
22 December 2025
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Adobe Stock (ADBE) Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open: Earnings Signals, AI Catalysts, Lawsuit Risk, and Analyst Forecasts

Adobe Stock (ADBE) Before the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open: Earnings Signals, AI Catalysts, Lawsuit Risk, and Analyst Forecasts

Adobe closed at $355.86, down nearly 20% year-to-date and trading closer to its 52-week low of $311.58 than its high of $465.70. Q4 FY2025 revenue hit a record $6.19 billion, with full-year revenue at $23.77 billion, up 11% from last year. The company projects FY2026 revenue between $25.90 billion and $26.10 billion. Investors remain focused on AI monetization and margin pressures.
22 December 2025
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Boeing Stock (BA) Preview for Dec. 22, 2025: FAA Decisions, 777F Emissions Waiver, and the 2026 Cash-Flow Turnaround Debate

Boeing Stock (BA) Preview for Dec. 22, 2025: FAA Decisions, 777F Emissions Waiver, and the 2026 Cash-Flow Turnaround Debate

Boeing shares closed at $214.08, up 2.79% ahead of a holiday-shortened trading week. Investors are watching FAA certification progress for the 737 MAX 7 and 10, as delays continue to affect delivery schedules and cash flow outlooks. NYSE and Nasdaq confirmed normal trading hours except for an early close on Dec. 24 and closure on Dec. 25.
22 December 2025
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American Express Stock (AXP): Key News, Dividend, Credit Trends, and Analyst Forecasts to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

American Express Stock (AXP): Key News, Dividend, Credit Trends, and Analyst Forecasts to Watch Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

American Express closed at $376.51 on Dec. 19 after a mid-month high of $385.92. The company declared a $0.82 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 10, 2026. CEO Stephen Squeri reported 9% growth in U.S. consumer retail spending during the holiday period. Q4 and full-year earnings are scheduled for Jan. 30, 2026.
22 December 2025
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Intuit (INTU) Stock: Key News, Earnings Forecasts, and Analyst Targets to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Intuit (INTU) Stock: Key News, Earnings Forecasts, and Analyst Targets to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025

Intuit shares closed at $671.30 on Dec. 19, down about 17% from the July 52-week high. The company announced a multi-year partnership with Circle to bring USDC stablecoin payments to TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma. Intuit also launched a new TurboTax and Credit Karma marketing campaign ahead of tax season. U.S. markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25.
22 December 2025
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Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 22, 2025

Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 22, 2025

Gilead Sciences shares traded near $124.29, up 2.35% premarket Monday, after the company signed a three-year U.S. drug-pricing agreement and reported late-stage HIV pipeline progress. The deal includes discounts on key medicines and a direct-to-patient program, with Gilead expecting a manageable financial impact. Shares remain close to their 52-week high of $128.70.
22 December 2025
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  • Micron hits record stock high ahead of June 24 earnings, driven by AI memory demand
    June 20, 2026, 2:52 PM EDT. Micron Technology's shares surged to an all-time high of $1,133.99 on June 18, up 8.7% amid a holiday-shortened week, fueled by mounting investor interest ahead of its June 24 fiscal Q3 earnings. The chipmaker's stock has soared 298% this year, reflecting strong expectations that AI-related data center spending will sustain demand and pricing gains for memory chips like DRAM, NAND, and high-bandwidth memory (HBM). Micron's revenue target for Q3 stands at $33.5 billion, with non-GAAP EPS projected at $19.15. Competitor SK Hynix is also advancing, shipping new 12-layer HBM4E chip samples that promise higher speed and efficiency, intensifying the race in the AI-server memory market.

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Applied Optoelectronics stock slips into holiday weekend as AI optics trade cools

Applied Optoelectronics stock slips into holiday weekend as AI optics trade cools

20 June 2026
Applied Optoelectronics fell 4.3% in a holiday-shortened week to $161.85 as investors weighed insider-sale filings, a doubled credit line, and management’s warning that supply constraints—not demand—will limit 800G transceiver revenue into mid-2027, raising execution risks for one of the year’s most volatile AI-infrastructure stocks.
Western Digital ends week higher as AI demand boosts WDC

Western Digital ends week higher as AI demand boosts WDC

20 June 2026
Western Digital soared 32.6% this week to a record $746.23 close—far outpacing analyst targets and major indexes—as investors bet on persistent HDD shortages driven by surging AI data center demand, but risks loom if supply catches up or AI spending slows.
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