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Wesfarmers (ASX: WES) Share Price: What Investors Need to Know Before the ASX Opens on 17 November 2025

Wesfarmers (ASX: WES) Share Price: What Investors Need to Know Before the ASX Opens on 17 November 2025

Wesfarmers closed at A$81.13 on Friday, down 0.44%, after reporting record FY25 revenue of A$45.7 billion and net profit of A$2.93 billion. A A$1.50 per share capital return and special dividend are set for 4 December. Shares have gained 20–30% year-to-date but now trade at a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.6x, well above most Australian peers.
16 November 2025
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DroneShield (ASX:DRO): 10 Things Investors Need to Know Before the ASX Opens on 17 November 2025

DroneShield (ASX:DRO): 10 Things Investors Need to Know Before the ASX Opens on 17 November 2025

DroneShield shares closed at A$2.33 on Friday, up 3.56% after a volatile week that saw the stock drop up to 40%. The company’s market cap stands near A$2 billion, down from a 52-week high of A$6.70. Shares surged over 300% year-to-date before a sharp sell-off triggered by new share issuance and questions over a reported A$7.6 million contract.
16 November 2025
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Nasdaq Frenzy: Tech Titans’ AI-Fueled Surge Hits Records Ahead of Fed Cut & Earnings Bonanza

China Stocks: What to Know Before the Open on November 17, 2025 — PBOC’s ¥800bn Liquidity Boost Meets Global Risk-Off

The People’s Bank of China will inject ¥800 billion into the financial system Monday, a net ¥500 billion boost after maturities, as A-shares reopen following a global tech-led selloff. October data showed industrial output up 4.9% year-on-year, but retail sales slowed and real estate investment fell 14.7%. New-home prices dropped 0.5% in October, the steepest monthly decline in a year. FTSE China A50 futures fell 1.33% Friday.
16 November 2025
Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

ASX today: 7 things to know before the Sydney open — Nov 17, 2025 (SPI futures, AUD, iron ore, oil, gold, and the RBA week ahead)

S&P/ASX 200 futures slipped 0.03% to 8,636.5 on Friday, pointing to a subdued open as Wall Street ended mixed and iron ore held near US$104/t. The Australian dollar stayed around 0.655 after strong October jobs data. Brent crude rose to US$64.39/bbl, while gold retreated from record highs. RBA minutes and wage data are due this week.
16 November 2025
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Surges to Record Highs on AI Boom – Inside the Nov 3, 2025 Rally

Japan Stocks Today: What to Know Before the Tokyo Open (Nov 17, 2025) — GDP at 8:50 JST, Yen Near 154, Stimulus in Focus

Japan’s Q3 GDP estimate, due at 8:50 a.m. JST, is expected to show a 0.6% quarterly contraction, minutes before Tokyo’s cash equity open. CME Nikkei 225 futures rose 0.7% late Sunday, signaling a steadier start after Friday’s 1.77% drop. The dollar/yen hovered near 154.5, with officials warning against sharp FX moves. Finance Minister Katayama said stimulus will exceed ¥17 trillion, with cabinet approval eyed for Nov 21.
16 November 2025
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Palantir (PLTR) Stock Forecast: AI-Fueled Surge, Q3 Earnings Blowout & 2025 Outlook

Palantir Stock (PLTR) on November 17, 2025: What You Need to Know Before the Market Opens

Palantir shares closed at $174.01 on Friday, up 1.1% after volatile trading and heavy volume. The stock has dropped 16% from its November 3 record near $207.52, but remains up over 100% for the year. Q3 revenue surged 63% to about $1.2 billion, prompting the company to raise full-year guidance again. High-profile short sellers, including Michael Burry, have targeted the stock.
16 November 2025
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Cisco’s $2B AI Windfall: New Tech, Stock Surge & What’s Next for CSCO

Cisco (CSCO) Stock Near Dot‑Com Highs: What to Know Before the Market Opens on November 17, 2025

Cisco Systems closed Friday at $78.00, its highest finish since the early 2000s and just below its 52-week intraday high of $79.50. Fiscal Q1 2026 revenue rose 8% to $14.9 billion, beating estimates, and the company raised its full-year outlook. Cisco reported $1.3 billion in Q1 AI infrastructure orders and expects $3 billion in AI revenue for fiscal 2026. The stock is up over 30% year-to-date.
16 November 2025
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PayPal’s Big Move: Shop in ChatGPT with One-Click Checkout

PayPal Stock (PYPL): 10 Things to Know Before the Market Opens on November 17, 2025

PayPal shares closed at $62.81 Friday, down 3.9% after DBS Bank cut its price target, with trading volume jumping 79% above average. The stock has dropped 14% since its October 28 earnings report and is down 26% for the year, despite Q3 revenue and earnings beating estimates. Wall Street consensus remains “Hold,” with a 12-month target near $82.56. Active accounts grew just 1% to 438 million.
16 November 2025
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Alibaba (BABA) Stock on 13 November 2025: Qwen AI App Revamp, Singles’ Day Signals and Big-Money Flows

Alibaba (BABA) Stock: 10 Things to Know Before the Market Opens on November 17, 2025

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell to around $153–154 after a White House memo alleged the company provided tech support and data to China’s military, claims Alibaba denies. The stock is down sharply from its recent near-$190 high. Earnings are due before the U.S. market opens on November 25. Investors are watching for fallout from national-security concerns and weaker Chinese consumer data.
16 November 2025
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Oracle Stock Surges on $300B AI Cloud Deal – Is a Trillion-Dollar Valuation Next?

Oracle (ORCL) Stock Outlook Before Market Open on November 17, 2025: AI Debt Jitters, OpenAI Deals and Analyst Targets

Oracle closed Friday at $222.85, up 2.4%, but remains down nearly 30% over the past month. Investors are concerned about Oracle’s plan to raise $38 billion in new debt for AI data centers, adding to its $104 billion debt load. Questions have emerged over the scale of Oracle’s AI deals with OpenAI as OpenAI also partners with AWS. Wall Street’s 12-month price targets for Oracle still average in the low-to-mid $300s.
16 November 2025
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Meta Platforms (META) November 2025 Stock Analysis: AI-Fueled Growth vs. Rising Costs

Meta (META) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on November 17, 2025

Meta shares closed at $609.46 on Friday, down nearly 20% from late October highs after Q3 results and new AI spending plans. The company posted record revenue of $51.24 billion but reported net income of $2.71 billion, down 83% year over year, due to a $15.93 billion tax charge. Market cap stands at about $1.5 trillion. Investors remain focused on profit margins and future costs.
16 November 2025
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Walmart’s 470% Rally: Is a $1 Trillion Market Cap Next?

Walmart Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on November 17, 2025

Walmart shares closed at $102.48 Friday, several percent below last month’s record high. CEO Doug McMillon will retire, with U.S. chief John Furner set to take over in February; the stock slipped 1–3% after the news. Q3 earnings are due Thursday, with Wall Street expecting $0.60 EPS and $175 billion in revenue. Black Friday promotions began last week, with more events scheduled through December 1.
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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