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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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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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  • Investors Assess Odakyu Electric Railway's May 2026 Passenger and Fare Data
    June 25, 2026, 3:28 PM EDT. Odakyu Electric Railway (TSE:9007) reported carrying 63.8 million passengers in May 2026, generating JPY 10.455 billion in revenue from commuter and non-commuter fares. These results align with recent trends, offering no immediate shift in the firm's investment story. Investors continue to monitor share repurchase execution, fiscal 2027 guidance, and management changes. Despite resilient rail operations and shareholder support through dividends and buybacks, concerns persist over weaker cash flow coverage, modest profit growth prospects, and elevated earnings multiples. The stock is trading near its fair value estimate of JPY 1,833, with upside potential around 11% per some models, though risk factors remain significant. Odakyu's stock moves are influenced by fundamental data amid questions about sustainable earnings growth and market valuation.

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