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ANZ Share Price Today: Key News, Dividend Outlook and Analyst Forecasts for ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) on 17 December 2025

ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) is back in the spotlight on 17 December 2025 as investors weigh a busy mix of company updates, banking-sector regulation in New Zealand, and an ongoing governance overhang tied to executive remuneration and misconduct fallout. ANZ shares were around A$36.08 in late trade on 17 December, with the day’s range roughly A$35.88 to A$36.34 (prices delayed). Intelligent Investor ANZ share price snapshot: where ASX:ANZ stands on 17 December 2025 As of late afternoon on 17 December, ANZ’s indicative market data showed: This puts ANZ in a “not cheap, not euphoric” zone: the stock has

17 December 2025

ASX:ANZ·Financial Forecasts·Stock Market

Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) Stock: Share Price Jumps as Alta Copper Deal, “Green Iron” Push and 2026 Iron Ore Forecasts Collide (Dec. 17, 2025)

Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) stock is ending 2025 in a familiar-but-weird place: near a 52-week high on the back of resilient iron ore prices, while investors simultaneously debate whether the next leg of the story is copper diversification, green metals, or a downcycle risk as new global supply looms. The result is a share price that looks strong in the rear-view mirror, but faces a forward-looking tug-of-war between commodity forecasts, project execution, and capital allocation. Below is what matters for Fortescue shares right now—covering the latest price action, the Alta Copper acquisition, operational and decarbonisation updates, dividend outlook, and where analysts

17 December 2025

ASX:FMG·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts on Dec. 17, 2025

Woodside Energy Group Ltd stock is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as energy markets swing between “lower-for-longer” oil anxiety and headline-driven spikes. Investors are tracking three near-term forces in particular: oil-price volatility, industrial action risk at Pluto LNG Train 2, and Woodside’s capital-heavy global expansion (from Australia to the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana LNG). Below is a roundup of the most relevant news, forecasts and analysis available as of Dec. 17, 2025, plus what they could mean for Woodside’s share price in the weeks ahead. Woodside share price today: WDS slips as the energy

17 December 2025

Energy Sector·Financial Forecasts·Stock Market

CSL Limited Stock (ASX:CSL) Today: Buyback Update, Macquarie Downgrade, and What Analysts Forecast for 2026 (Dec 17, 2025)

CSL Limited shares ended Wednesday, December 17, 2025 lower as investors digested a fresh on-market buyback update and the lingering impact of broker downgrades that have reshaped sentiment around one of Australia’s most widely held healthcare names. CSL (ASX: CSL; USOTC: CSLLY) closed at A$172.77, down 2.47% on the day, after trading between A$172.75 and A$176.83 with roughly 800,720 shares changing hands. Investing.com The move keeps CSL near the bottom end of its recent range. Investing.com’s data shows a 52‑week span of A$168.00 to A$290.32, and a -38.60% change over the past year, illustrating just how sharply the market has

17 December 2025

ASX:CSL

Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) Stock Update: Buy-Back Progress, New Share Quotations, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts (17 December 2025)

SYDNEY — 17 December 2025 — Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB), the global supply-chain logistics group best known for its CHEP pallet pooling network, delivered a cluster of market-facing updates today that matter more for what they signal than for their raw size: steady execution of its FY26 on-market share buy-back, plus two small tranches of ordinary shares slated for quotation under employee incentive arrangements. While none of today’s filings change Brambles’ operating outlook on their own, together they reinforce a familiar 2025–26 narrative for the stock: capital returns via buy-backs, incremental equity issuance from long-running incentive plans, and an investor

17 December 2025

ASX Updates·ASX:BXB·Stock Market

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) stock: share price slips on 17 December 2025 as rate-hike talk returns — forecasts, catalysts and risks

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares fell on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, with investors weighing a suddenly-shifting interest-rate narrative and fresh macro signals that could shape bank earnings into 2026. CBA was down about 1.1% at around A$153.42 in late afternoon trade (15:15), compared with the prior close of A$155.13, after trading between roughly A$152.76 and A$154.78 on the day. Intelligent Investor The stock’s move mattered beyond CBA shareholders. As the ASX’s largest bank and one of the market’s heaviest weights by value, CBA’s direction often acts like a tide line for the financials sector—especially on sessions when rate

17 December 2025

ASX Updates·ASX:CBA·Stock Market

Park Medi World IPO Listing 17 December 2025: Shares Debut at Discount on BSE, NSE Despite Strong Subscription — Key Numbers, GMP Signals, and Allotment Check Steps

Park Medi World’s much-watched IPO debut delivered a reality check for investors on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, as the hospital-chain operator’s shares listed below the IPO issue price on both major Indian exchanges—despite the offer being subscribed over eight times during the book-building window. On the BSE, Park Medi World opened at ₹155.60, a 3.95% discount to the IPO price of ₹162. On the NSE, the stock listed at ₹158.80, down 1.98% from the issue price. mint+2The Economic Times+2 The listing performance stood out because it came after a “decent-to-strong” subscription response—especially from non-institutional investors (NIIs) and qualified institutional buyers

17 December 2025

BSE:PARKM·IPO Updates·NSE:PARKM

Indian Overseas Bank OFS on Dec 17, 2025: Government Sells Up to 3% Stake at ₹34 Floor Price; Retail Bidding Opens Dec 18

India’s government has kicked off a two-day Offer for Sale (OFS) in Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), putting up to 3% equity on the block at a floor price of ₹34 per share—a move closely watched by traders, long-term investors, and anyone tracking the Centre’s broader push to dilute holdings in state-run enterprises. Business Standard+2Business Standard+2 The OFS opened on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, for non-retail investors, with the retail window scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025. Business Standard+2TradingView+2 What happened to IOB shares on Dec 17, 2025 IOB stock came under pressure as the market digested the discounted stake sale

17 December 2025

NSE:IOB·Stock Market

Indian Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Nifty 50 Hovers Near 25,900 as RBI Supports Rupee; Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and Meesho in Focus

Mumbai — Indian markets opened Wednesday, December 17, 2025, on a cautious note after a volatile week in which the rupee’s slide, persistent foreign selling, and uncertainty over an India–U.S. trade agreement kept risk appetite in check. The day’s early tone was defined by two cross-currents: the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) aggressive pushback that helped the rupee rebound from record lows, and continued investor nerves around capital flows and macro headwinds. Reuters+1 While benchmark indices steadied in early trade, attention remained firmly on stock-specific stories—especially Axis Bank after a sharp sell-off tied to margin outlook concerns, HDFC Bank after

17 December 2025

NSE:AXISBANK·NSE:HDFCBANK·NSE:MEESHO·Stock Market

Gold Price Today in India (December 17, 2025): 24K, 22K, 18K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai; MCX Near Record as Spot Gold Holds Above $4,300

Gold prices are back in focus on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as the yellow metal steadies above $4,300 an ounce globally while Indian rates remain elevated—supported by currency moves, shifting U.S. rate expectations, and a volatile precious-metals complex led by a fresh surge in silver. Reuters+2Moneycontrol+2 In early trade, spot gold hovered around $4,312–$4,322 per ounce, reflecting steady demand as markets digested mixed U.S. labour signals and looked ahead to key inflation data later this week. Reuters+1 Back home, India’s benchmark retail rates moved higher again, with 24K gold at about ₹13,451 per gram, 22K at ₹12,330, and 18K at

17 December 2025

Gold Price·NSE:MCX·Precious Metals

Shakti Pumps Share Price Swings After ₹539 Crore Solar Pump Orders; Oswal Pumps and GK Energy Also Win Big MSEDCL Contracts

December 17, 2025 — Pump-manufacturing stocks are back in the spotlight as a fresh cluster of large solar irrigation orders under India’s PM-KUSUM (Component-B) ecosystem ripples through the market—fueling sharp rallies, heavy volumes, and then a bout of profit-taking. At the center of the action is Shakti Pumps (India), which surged roughly 45% in four sessions after sliding to a fresh 52-week low earlier this month, driven by multiple order wins totalling about ₹539 crore across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. Moneycontrol+1 But Shakti isn’t alone. Oswal Pumps and GK Energy have also secured sizeable solar pump-related contracts—especially in Maharashtra—keeping

17 December 2025

BSE:SHAKTIPUMP·Renewable Energy·Stock Market

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends Lower as Rate-Hike Bets Rise, Gold Stocks Hit Records and Treasury Wine Slides (17 December 2025)

Australia’s share market closed lower on Wednesday as investors juggled rising interest-rate uncertainty at home, shifting budget forecasts, and another day of sharp stock-specific moves across banks, energy and consumer names. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 finished down 0.21% at 8,580.7, extending the market’s third consecutive daily decline. The index traded in a range of 8,547.1 to 8,598.9 with turnover running into the hundreds of millions of shares, reflecting the push-and-pull between defensive demand (notably gold) and renewed pressure on rate-sensitive exposures. Investing.com ASX 200 closes lower after early slide, late stabilisation The ASX 200’s session had a familiar 2025 feel:

17 December 2025

ASX:TWE·Stock Market

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Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Palantir stock price rebounds to $135.90 on Cognizant AI deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Palantir shares closed Friday at $135.90, up 4.5% after Cognizant’s TriZetto unit announced plans to deploy Palantir Foundry and AIP in healthcare and business-process operations. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. U.S. jobs and inflation data due next week may shift rate expectations for high-growth software stocks.

SoFi stock pops on back-to-back insider buys as jobs, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026

SoFi shares jumped 7.2% to $20.86 Friday after heavy trading and insider stock purchases by two executives, SEC filings show. The moves come ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week, which could impact rate-sensitive lenders.

Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Kenvue shares closed Friday at $18.13, up 0.33%, with about 63.5 million shares traded. The Kimberly-Clark offer values Kenvue at roughly $18.76 per share, leaving a deal spread of about 3%. Both companies’ shareholders approved the merger, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Kenvue’s dividend record date is Feb. 11, with earnings due Feb. 17.