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Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Stock Update: Price, Latest News and 2026 Outlook – 10 December 2025

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Stock Update: Price, Latest News and 2026 Outlook – 10 December 2025

Fortescue shares traded around A$22.45 late morning on 10 December 2025, giving the miner a market cap near A$69 billion after a 41.7% share price surge in six months. The company announced a partnership with China’s Baowu (TISCO) to trial hydrogen-based, plasma-enhanced ironmaking. Fortescue has reported its lowest profit in six years and scaled back some green hydrogen projects.
10 December 2025
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Share Price Today: ACCC Penalty, RBA Hawkish Turn and 2026 Stock Forecasts

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Share Price Today: ACCC Penalty, RBA Hawkish Turn and 2026 Stock Forecasts

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares traded around A$153–154 on 10 December 2025, down nearly 20% from their 52-week high. The ACCC confirmed CBA paid A$792,000 in penalties for Consumer Data Right breaches, the largest such penalty to date. APRA finalized plans to phase out AT1 hybrid capital from 2027. The stock remains roughly flat for calendar 2025 but is down over 15% in FY26.
Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock Today: Exploration Splurge, Green Power Megaproject and 2026 Outlook as Shares Trade Near Record Highs

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock Today: Exploration Splurge, Green Power Megaproject and 2026 Outlook as Shares Trade Near Record Highs

Northern Star Resources traded near record highs at about A$26.70 per share on 10 Dec 2025, just below its all-time peak. The company announced a A$225 million FY26 exploration budget, matching last year’s spend, with significant new mineralisation hits reported at Kalgoorlie, Jundee, Thunderbox, and Pogo. Market cap stands around A$38 billion. One-year total return is approximately 56%.
Best ASX Stocks to Buy Now (10 December 2025): 10 Australian Shares to Watch After the RBA Pause

Best ASX Stocks to Buy Now (10 December 2025): 10 Australian Shares to Watch After the RBA Pause

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,585.90 on December 9, 2025, near record highs, as the Reserve Bank of Australia left rates at 3.60% and warned of possible hikes in 2026. Resources stocks gained 23% over the year, while IT slumped. Major blue-chip names fell sharply from 12-month highs as investors shifted to mid-caps and cyclicals. Data center demand is surging, with capacity projected to lag AI-driven needs by 2028.
10 December 2025
Most Active ASX Stocks Today (10 December 2025): Top Traded Australian Shares and What’s Moving the Market

Most Active ASX Stocks Today (10 December 2025): Top Traded Australian Shares and What’s Moving the Market

The S&P/ASX 200 hovered near 8,575 points, down 0.1% early Wednesday as investors awaited the US Fed’s rate decision. Turnover was heavy in takeover and resource stocks, with National Storage REIT, DroneShield, PLS Group, Liontown Resources, and Telstra leading volumes. Gold miners outperformed, while tech lagged. Silver prices hit records, boosting sentiment in precious-metals shares.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Eases as RBA Hawkish Shift and Fed Decision Keep Investors on Edge (10 December 2025)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Eases as RBA Hawkish Shift and Fed Decision Keep Investors on Edge (10 December 2025)

The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.1% at 8,577 on Wednesday, extending Tuesday’s losses as investors awaited a key US Federal Reserve decision. Gold miners outperformed, with several large caps up 3–7% intraday, while tech and property stocks fell as Australian 10-year bond yields hit their highest level since 2011. Turnover was lighter than the previous session.
10 December 2025
ASX Top Gainers Today (10 December 2025): Lion Rock Minerals, Tissue Repair and Silver Stocks Light Up the Australian Market

ASX Top Gainers Today (10 December 2025): Lion Rock Minerals, Tissue Repair and Silver Stocks Light Up the Australian Market

The S&P/ASX 200 was flat by mid-afternoon on December 10, but small-cap miners and healthcare stocks posted double-digit gains. Lion Rock Minerals jumped 41.7%, Tissue Repair rose 31.3%, and Alvo Minerals climbed 22.6%. Silver hit a record near US$60 per ounce, driving resource stocks higher. Investors are watching the US Federal Reserve’s final meeting of 2025 this week.
10 December 2025
ASX Biggest Losers Today: Cogstate, Immuron and GQG Partners Lead Australian Stock Market Declines (10 December 2025)

ASX Biggest Losers Today: Cogstate, Immuron and GQG Partners Lead Australian Stock Market Declines (10 December 2025)

Cogstate shares fell over 16% to $2.10 after the company cut profit and revenue guidance, triggering heavy selling. The S&P/ASX 200 hovered near flat by mid-session, masking sharp losses in healthcare, speculative miners, and financials. Immuron plunged 37%, Tusker Minerals dropped 27%, and Janus Electric slid 24%. The 10-year Australian bond yield rose above 4.8%, pressuring growth stocks.
Blackstone (BX) After Hours on December 9, 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the December 10 Open

Blackstone (BX) After Hours on December 9, 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the December 10 Open

Blackstone shares jumped 3.07% to close at $156.02 on December 9, then slipped 0.07% to $155.91 in after-hours trading. CEO Stephen Schwarzman addressed private credit concerns in Abu Dhabi, defending the sector’s stability. A key investor conference is set for December 10, with traders watching for fresh management commentary and broader market signals.
Mastercard (MA) Stock: Dividend Hike, $14 Billion Buyback – What Investors Need to Know Before the December 10 Open

Mastercard (MA) Stock: Dividend Hike, $14 Billion Buyback – What Investors Need to Know Before the December 10 Open

Mastercard’s board raised its quarterly dividend 14% to $0.87 per share and approved a new $14 billion share repurchase program after markets closed Tuesday. Shares ended the day at $537.55, down 0.5%. The new dividend is payable February 9, 2026, to holders as of January 9. The buyback will begin after the current $12 billion authorization is completed.
10 December 2025
Applied Materials (AMAT) After the Bell on Dec. 9, 2025 – And What to Watch Before the Open on Dec. 10

Applied Materials (AMAT) After the Bell on Dec. 9, 2025 – And What to Watch Before the Open on Dec. 10

Applied Materials shares dipped 0.4% to $267.14 on December 9, then traded in the mid-$266s after hours, pausing after a 70% three-month rally. Pre-market quotes on December 10 show AMAT down about 1% on light volume. The move tracked a cautious broader market ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. No major company news broke overnight.
Applied Digital (APLD) After Hours on December 9, 2025: Can the AI Data Center Rocket Keep Climbing at the December 10 Open?

Applied Digital (APLD) After Hours on December 9, 2025: Can the AI Data Center Rocket Keep Climbing at the December 10 Open?

Applied Digital shares closed at $32.77 on December 9, up 2.1% after volatile trading, then slipped 0.2% to $32.68 in after-hours. The stock has surged 272% over the past year, driven by $16 billion in long-term AI data center leases at its North Dakota campuses. Volume was slightly below average. The stock’s beta is near 7.
NextEra Energy (NEE) After Hours: AI Power Deals, New Guidance and What to Watch Before the December 10 Open

NextEra Energy (NEE) After Hours: AI Power Deals, New Guidance and What to Watch Before the December 10 Open

NextEra Energy shares closed at $79.64 Tuesday, down 1.1%, before edging up to $79.80 in after-hours trading on over 700,000 shares. The move followed new guidance, a natural gas acquisition, and expanded clean-energy deals with Big Tech, including a major Google Cloud partnership to build data centers with dedicated power plants. Trading volume topped 10.6 million shares, slightly above average.
Pfizer (PFE) Stock After Hours on December 9, 2025: Obesity Pill Deal, RSV Questions, and What to Watch Before the Opening Bell

Pfizer (PFE) Stock After Hours on December 9, 2025: Obesity Pill Deal, RSV Questions, and What to Watch Before the Opening Bell

Pfizer shares closed down 1.7% at $25.33 on December 9, 2025, with volume below average. After hours, the stock edged up to $25.40 as investors reacted to Pfizer’s new global licensing deal with YaoPharma for an early-stage oral obesity drug. The agreement includes a $150 million upfront payment and potential milestones up to $2.1 billion.
DoorDash (DASH) Stock After the Bell on December 9, 2025: Insider Fireworks, Lofty Valuation and What to Watch Before the December 10 Open

DoorDash (DASH) Stock After the Bell on December 9, 2025: Insider Fireworks, Lofty Valuation and What to Watch Before the December 10 Open

DoorDash shares closed at $229.99 on December 9, up 2.02%, after news of a $100 million insider purchase by director Alfred Lin. The move came amid ongoing insider selling and a new company report. After-hours trading saw the stock drift slightly lower, with no major volatility. DASH remains about 30% higher year-over-year, well above its 52-week low.
Verizon (VZ) Stock After the Bell on December 9, 2025: Layoffs, Dividend Yield and What to Watch Before the December 10 Open

Verizon (VZ) Stock After the Bell on December 9, 2025: Layoffs, Dividend Yield and What to Watch Before the December 10 Open

Verizon shares fell 2.8% to close at $40.14 Tuesday, December 9, on heavy volume after the company announced its largest-ever layoffs and a major restructuring under new CEO Dan Schulman. Trading volume jumped about 40% above average. The stock was little changed after hours, with no new headlines. Verizon underperformed AT&T and T-Mobile as U.S. markets slipped ahead of key economic data.
10 December 2025
Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Surges on Abu Dhabi License and Bybit Deal: What to Know Before the December 10 Open

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Surges on Abu Dhabi License and Bybit Deal: What to Know Before the December 10 Open

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) surged about 6% Tuesday, closing near $89 after securing a full license in Abu Dhabi and announcing a partnership with Bybit. Trading volume reached 11.2 million shares, higher than Monday but below recent averages. After-hours, the stock hovered around $88.5. CRCL remains well below its 52-week high of $299.

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  • Shell Announces April 2026 Share Buyback Details
    May 1, 2026, 12:38 PM EDT. Shell plc completed share buybacks on April 1, 2026, purchasing a total of over 2.3 million shares at various prices across multiple trading venues including the London Stock Exchange and European platforms. The buybacks are part of an existing repurchase program initiated in February 2026. Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc is independently managing trading decisions through May 1, 2026. The transactions comply with UK Listing Rules and EU Market Abuse Regulation as applied in the UK post-Brexit. The program involves both on-market and off-market purchases, conducted within pre-set parameters approved by shareholders.

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Roku raised its 2026 platform revenue forecast to nearly 21% growth, or about $5.0 billion, after first-quarter advertising and subscription sales beat expectations. Shares climbed 4.2% Friday, with the stock up 10% in after-hours trading. Platform revenue rose 28% to $1.13 billion, while devices revenue fell 16%. Rising memory costs remain the main risk for the second half.
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