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New Zealand Sharemarket Today: NZX 50 Slides 0.5% as Infratil Sell‑Off Caps Mainfreight Rally (13 November 2025)

New Zealand Sharemarket Today (17 November 2025): Black Pearl Returns, Comvita Deal Collapses, Warehouse Cost Reset in Focus

Comvita’s proposed takeover by Florenz collapsed after only 54.29% of non-Florenz shareholders backed the deal, short of the required 75%. The S&P/NZX 50 Index dropped 0.98% to 13,464.46 on Friday, with Mainfreight, Infratil, and Comvita among the notable fallers. As of early Monday, the NZX Main Board remained at Friday’s close with no trades recorded.
16 November 2025
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Unilever (ULVR) share price: what to know before the London market opens on 17 November 2025

Unilever (ULVR) share price: what to know before the London market opens on 17 November 2025

Unilever closed Friday at 4,470p, down 2.06%, slipping below key moving averages. The company reconfirmed its ice-cream demerger timetable, with TMICC’s market debut set for 8 December and a Unilever share consolidation expected on 9 December. Unilever’s NYSE ADR edged up 0.19% after hours. A Ben & Jerry’s board dispute remains unresolved ahead of the spin-off.
16 November 2025
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Shell PLC Share Price: What to Know Before the London Open on 17 November 2025 (SHEL.L)

Shell PLC Share Price: What to Know Before the London Open on 17 November 2025 (SHEL.L)

Shell closed Friday in London at 2,858p, just below its new 52-week high of £29.32 set earlier in the week. Brent crude finished at $64.39 per barrel, up 2.2% after a disruption to Russian exports. Shell continued buybacks and confirmed a Q3 dividend of $0.3580 per share. The company faces ongoing legal action over the Calcasieu Pass LNG arbitration in the US.
16 November 2025
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Rio Tinto share price: what to know before London opens on 17 November 2025 (RIO, LSE)

Rio Tinto share price: what to know before London opens on 17 November 2025 (RIO, LSE)

Rio Tinto and partners marked the start of Simandou iron ore operations in Guinea, with first shipments expected mid-November. Shares closed Friday at 5,394p in London, down 0.31%, and ADRs ended at $70.63 in New York. The company signed a 15-year wind power deal for its Utah copper smelter and announced a commercial-scale aluminium tech milestone. Activist Palliser renewed pressure on Rio’s board over M&A and listing structure.
16 November 2025
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British American Tobacco (LSE: BATS) share price: what to know before the London open on 17 November 2025

British American Tobacco (LSE: BATS) share price: what to know before the London open on 17 November 2025

British American Tobacco closed at 4,072p in London on 14 November. The company issued €1.2bn in hybrid capital and launched a tender for its 2021 euro hybrid notes. Management forecasts 1–2% revenue growth and £1.1bn in buybacks for FY25, citing FX headwinds. BAT’s U.S. ADR ended Friday at $54.13, signaling a softer London open.
16 November 2025
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AstraZeneca (AZN) Share Price: What to Know Before London Market Opens on 17 November 2025

AstraZeneca (AZN) Share Price: What to Know Before London Market Opens on 17 November 2025

AstraZeneca closed near record highs in London on Friday, 14 November, at about 13,532p, valuing the company near £210bn. Q3 revenue rose 10% to $15.2bn, beating forecasts, but full-year guidance was unchanged. Shareholders approved a direct NYSE listing, set for February 2026. The company reported 16 positive Phase III trials and 31 regulatory approvals so far this year.
16 November 2025
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Stonegate’s £1bn Sale of 1,000 “Platinum” Pubs: What the Slug & Lettuce Owner’s Debt Fight Means for UK High Streets

Stonegate’s £1bn Sale of 1,000 “Platinum” Pubs: What the Slug & Lettuce Owner’s Debt Fight Means for UK High Streets

Stonegate, owner of Slug & Lettuce and Be At One, is preparing to sell over 1,000 pubs for up to £1 billion to reduce its £3 billion debt, according to reports on 16 November. The sale would involve its top-performing “platinum” pubs, mainly freehold sites in England and Wales, ahead of a key debt restriction lifting in January 2026.
16 November 2025
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Lloyds Share Price: Can the FTSE‑100 Bank’s Value Keep Surging or Is a Crash Coming?

Lloyds (LON:LLOY) Share Price: Curve Deal, BoE Rates and Scandal Risks to Watch Before the 17 November 2025 Open

Lloyds Banking Group shares closed at 91.74p on Friday, down 2.78% after hitting a 52-week high of 95.70p earlier in the week. The stock faces pressure from a £120m fintech acquisition, a £1.7bn buyback, and ongoing scandals as investors await the London open on Monday. The FTSE 350 banks index fell 2.2% amid global growth concerns and UK budget uncertainty.
16 November 2025
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CBA (ASX:CBA) before the bell: What to know about Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock ahead of the ASX open on 17 Nov 2025

CBA (ASX:CBA) before the bell: What to know about Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock ahead of the ASX open on 17 Nov 2025

CBA shares closed at A$157.30 Friday, down 10% for the week after the bank’s quarterly update flagged margin pressure despite reporting A$2.6bn cash NPAT for the September quarter, up 2% year-on-year. The sell-off followed commentary on net interest margins and came as CBA’s premium valuation left it exposed to rotation into cheaper peers. CET1 ratio stood at 11.8% on 30 September. The bank did not disclose a headline NIM figure.
16 November 2025
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CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) pre‑open brief for 17 November 2025: Buy‑back in full swing, Seqirus spin‑off delayed, guidance cut — here’s what matters

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) pre‑open brief for 17 November 2025: Buy‑back in full swing, Seqirus spin‑off delayed, guidance cut — here’s what matters

CSL closed at A$181.81 on Friday, down 0.07%, after a volatile period marked by a surprise guidance cut and delayed Seqirus demerger. Daily buy-back filings continued as CSL executes a A$750m program. At the October AGM, shareholders issued a second strike on pay but rejected a board spill. U.S. ADRs ended Friday at US$58.84, with after-hours trading slightly higher.
16 November 2025
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Westpac (ASX: WBC) before the bell — What to know for Monday, 17 Nov 2025

Westpac (ASX: WBC) before the bell — What to know for Monday, 17 Nov 2025

Westpac extended its regional branch closure moratorium to 2030 and will trial a new community banking service. The bank reported FY25 statutory net profit of A$6.9bn and raised operating expenses 9% to A$11.9bn. On-market buyback capacity remains up to A$3.5bn, with the next phase set for November 2025. Westpac has back-paid nearly 47,000 staff over A$50m after underpayments.
16 November 2025
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BHP Group (ASX: BHP) pre‑open briefing for Monday, 17 Nov 2025: UK dam ruling fallout, China iron‑ore tensions, and overnight cues

BHP Group (ASX: BHP) pre‑open briefing for Monday, 17 Nov 2025: UK dam ruling fallout, China iron‑ore tensions, and overnight cues

A UK High Court found BHP liable under Brazilian law for the 2015 Fundão dam collapse; damages will be set later, with BHP planning to appeal. BHP’s NYSE ADRs closed down 1.3% at $55.23 Friday. Iron ore traded at $103–104/t, with Dalian futures slightly higher. The Australian dollar hovered near 0.65 USD late last week.
16 November 2025
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Newcrest Mining Stock in 2025: What ASX Investors Must Know About Newmont (ASX:NEM) Before the Market Opens on 17 November

Newcrest Mining Stock in 2025: What ASX Investors Must Know About Newmont (ASX:NEM) Before the Market Opens on 17 November

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) no longer trades on the ASX after its acquisition by Newmont in 2023. Newmont CHESS Depositary Interests began trading under the code NEM from 27 October 2023, with Newcrest shareholders receiving 0.4 Newmont securities per share. Newcrest was formally delisted on 8 November 2023. Key former Newcrest mines now operate under Newmont’s portfolio.
16 November 2025
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Telstra (ASX: TLS) Stock Outlook: What to Know Before the ASX Opens on 17 November 2025

Telstra (ASX: TLS) Stock Outlook: What to Know Before the ASX Opens on 17 November 2025

Telstra shares closed at A$4.94 on Friday, down 0.6%, with volume at 15.5 million, below average. The stock sits near the top of its 52-week range and has gained about 25–30% over the past year. Telstra’s A$1 billion buy-back, launched in September, has seen over 57.8 million shares repurchased so far. Market cap stands near A$56 billion, with a dividend yield around 3.8–3.9%.
16 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Strathcona Resources (TSX:SCR) Faces Valuation Debate Amid Price Fluctuations
    April 23, 2026, 4:41 AM EDT. Strathcona Resources (TSX:SCR), a Canadian oil and gas producer, saw its share price drop 3.1% over 30 days after a 40.53% rise over 90 days and a 98.57% one-year return. Its current price at CA$36.89 exceeds the bearish analyst fair value of CA$32.00 but falls short of the CA$47.00 analyst target. A discounted cash flow model suggests a much higher intrinsic value of CA$224.60, indicating an 83.6% discount and sparking debate about Strathcona's true value. Investors are weighing the impact of the MEG Energy acquisition and credit quality improvements on the stock's future performance. This valuation disconnect highlights mixed expectations on growth, profit margins, and financing risks.

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Sensex, Nifty Fall Again Today as Oil Holds Above $100 and HSBC Cuts India to Underweight

Sensex, Nifty Fall Again Today as Oil Holds Above $100 and HSBC Cuts India to Underweight

23 April 2026
Indian stocks fell Thursday, with the Nifty 50 at 24,207.25 and Sensex at 77,799.23 by early afternoon, as Brent crude stayed above $100 and HSBC downgraded Indian equities to “underweight.” The rupee dropped to a three-week low past 94 per dollar. Foreign investors have pulled $4.3 billion from Indian shares in April. Pharma shares rose, but financials and automakers led declines.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

23 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.59% to 10,414.79 by 08:38 BST as Brent crude climbed above $103 and Sainsbury and WH Smith issued fresh profit warnings. March UK inflation accelerated to 3.3%, and consumer optimism hit a record low. Sainsbury flagged Iran war risks to its 2026/27 profit, while WH Smith cut its outlook and suspended its dividend. Britain’s budget deficit narrowed, but March borrowing exceeded forecasts.
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