South32 (ASX: S32) Stock on 2 December 2025: Cerro Matoso Exit, New Director and the Energy-Transition Pivot

South32 (ASX: S32) Stock on 2 December 2025: Cerro Matoso Exit, New Director and the Energy-Transition Pivot

South32 Limited (ASX: S32, LSE/JSE: S32, ADR: SOUHY) begins December 2025 in the middle of a strategic reshuffle: it has completed the sale of its Colombian nickel business, is bedding down a major copper and zinc growth pipeline, and has just added a heavyweight ex‑BHP risk and sustainability specialist to its board. AFR Company Announcements+3Investegate+3Reuters+3 For investors scanning the South32 share price today, the core question is whether this mid-cap miner is finally positioned for the energy-transition upside it has been promising, or whether project risk, impairments and ESG pressure will keep a lid on returns. South32 share price on
APA Group (ASX: APA) Stock Outlook – Brigalow Gas Deal, Networks Sale and Dividend Strength as at 2 December 2025

APA Group (ASX: APA) Stock Outlook – Brigalow Gas Deal, Networks Sale and Dividend Strength as at 2 December 2025

APA Group (ASX: APA), Australia’s largest listed energy infrastructure group, is back in the spotlight after announcing a major new gas‑fired power project in Queensland and completing the sale of its gas distribution operations business — all while its high dividend yield keeps income investors paying attention. APA Group+2APA Group+2 Below is a deep dive into what’s driving APA Group’s share price, the latest project news, analyst forecasts and what it all may mean for investors watching the stock on 2 December 2025. APA Group share price on 2 December 2025 At the close of trade on Monday, 1 December
DroneShield (ASX:DRO) Share Price on 2 December 2025: 800% Boom, 75% Bust and What Comes Next for the Defence Tech Darling

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) Share Price on 2 December 2025: 800% Boom, 75% Bust and What Comes Next for the Defence Tech Darling

DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) has gone from one of the hottest stocks on the ASX to a case study in how governance shocks can smash a momentum trade. As at 2 December 2025, the counter‑drone specialist’s share price is sitting just under A$2, around A$1.96–A$1.97, after closing at A$1.965 on 1 December.StockInvest+2Intelligent Investor+2 That price is more than 2x above its 52‑week low of about A$0.585 – but roughly 70–75% below the early‑October peak near A$6.70, when the company briefly became Australia’s most valuable listed defence stock on the back of an 800% year‑to‑date rally.Financial Times+2StockInvest+2 Despite the brutal November crash,
Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) on 2 December 2025: Record Gold, Lithium JV and the Stock’s Next Move

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) on 2 December 2025: Record Gold, Lithium JV and the Stock’s Next Move

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX: EVN) enters 2 December 2025 as one of the standout performers on the ASX 200, riding a wave of record gold prices, surging cash flow and a strategically timed move into lithium. At the same time, its share price sits near all‑time highs and many valuation models are flashing “expensive”, making EVN one of the more hotly debated large-cap resource stocks on the market. Market Index+1 Evolution Mining share price today As of 2 December 2025, Evolution Mining shares are trading around A$11.7 per share, with Monday’s session (1 December) closing at A$11.65, down 1.94% from
2 December 2025
AUB Group (ASX:AUB) Plunges After $5.25bn Takeover Collapses – Is the Stock Now Undervalued?

AUB Group (ASX:AUB) Plunges After $5.25bn Takeover Collapses – Is the Stock Now Undervalued?

Updated: 2 December 2025 Key points What just happened to AUB Group’s share price? AUB Group Limited, a major insurance broking and underwriting group in the S&P/ASX 200, has just experienced one of its sharpest single‑day falls on record. On 1 December 2025, AUB announced that the private‑equity consortium led by EQT AB and CVC Asia Pacific would not proceed with a previously flagged A$45 per share takeover proposal valuing the company at around A$5.25 billion. Insurance Business+3Reuters+3TradingView+3 The result: By 2 December 2025, some of that shock had begun to fade: For context, AUB’s 52‑week range is about A$27.21–40.28,
Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) Stock on 2 December 2025: Strike Risks, LNG Megaprojects and 2032 Growth Targets

Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) Stock on 2 December 2025: Strike Risks, LNG Megaprojects and 2032 Growth Targets

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS) enters December 2025 sitting at the crossroads of massive LNG growth ambitions, rising labour tensions and intensifying climate scrutiny. For investors tracking the Woodside share price, the next 12–18 months look like a high‑stakes execution test rather than a quiet dividend hold. Woodside share price today: steady but not spectacular By early afternoon on 2 December 2025, Woodside shares were trading around A$25.47 on the ASX, up about 1.2% on the day. That puts the company’s market capitalisation near A$47.8 billion, with a trailing P/E ratio of roughly 10.7 and a dividend
Costco Sues Trump Administration to Secure Tariff Refunds as Supreme Court Weighs President’s Emergency Trade Powers

Costco Sues Trump Administration to Secure Tariff Refunds as Supreme Court Weighs President’s Emergency Trade Powers

NEW YORK / WASHINGTON — Costco Wholesale has launched a high‑stakes lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to protect its right to reclaim hundreds of millions of dollars in import tariffs just as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether President Donald Trump overstepped his emergency powers to reshape global trade. The case positions one of America’s most influential retailers at the center of a constitutional showdown over who controls U.S. tariff policy — Congress or the White House — and whether businesses will ever see their money back if the president’s tariff program is struck down. What Costco Is Asking
2 December 2025
Bitcoin Dumps Below $87K as Japan’s Yen Carry Trade Unwinds: BOJ Shock, Crypto Liquidations and the Viral “Japan Crashed Crypto” Tweet

Bitcoin Dumps Below $87K as Japan’s Yen Carry Trade Unwinds: BOJ Shock, Crypto Liquidations and the Viral “Japan Crashed Crypto” Tweet

As of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, crypto traders are still digesting one of the sharpest macro‑driven jolts of the year: a violent Asia‑session sell‑off tied to Japan’s bond market and the unwinding of the famous yen carry trade. Bitcoin slid from around $90,000 into the mid‑$80,000s during early Monday trading in Asia, with different venues reporting intraday lows between roughly $85,000 and $83,000. Estimates suggest $140–$150 billion was wiped from total crypto market value in hours, with spot prices for BTC hovering near $86,000 and Ethereum around $2,800.Coin Edition+3Blockworks+3CryptoSlate+3 Behind the move is a powerful macro cocktail: surging Japanese government
National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Stock on 2 December 2025: Dividend Update, Share Price Outlook and 2026 Forecast

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Stock on 2 December 2025: Dividend Update, Share Price Outlook and 2026 Forecast

As at early afternoon on 2 December 2025, National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) shares are trading a little above A$40, modestly higher than Monday’s close of A$39.85. Intraday data from local market trackers shows NAB changing hands around A$40.10–A$40.12, with a session range near A$39.83 to A$40.17 and a market capitalisation of roughly A$123 billion. Intelligent Investor+1 That leaves the stock about 10–12% below its early‑November high around A$45.25 but still comfortably above where it started the year, with total share price gains for 2025 running in the high single digits depending on the reference date. Intelligent Investor+1 Against this
Telstra Group (ASX: TLS) Share Price, Dividend and 2026 Outlook: What Investors Need to Know on 2 December 2025

Telstra Group (ASX: TLS) Share Price, Dividend and 2026 Outlook: What Investors Need to Know on 2 December 2025

Telstra Group Limited (ASX: TLS) is back in the spotlight in late 2025: profits are up sharply, the dividend has been nudged higher, a fresh A$1 billion buyback is underway, and the company is rolling from its completed “T25” strategy into a new long‑term plan centered on AI, fibre and 5G. At the same time, regulators are leaning in harder than ever, hitting Telstra with an A$18 million penalty and testing how far its dominance should go. Reuters+2Telstra.com+2 Here’s a deep dive into the latest share price action, FY25 results, analyst forecasts, dividends and the key risks around Telstra stock
Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock Outlook: 2025 Gold Rally, New Power Deal and 2026 Forecasts

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock Outlook: 2025 Gold Rally, New Power Deal and 2026 Forecasts

Published: 2 December 2025 Northern Star Resources share price: near record highs after a huge 2025 rally Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), Australia’s largest listed gold miner, is trading close to record territory after an extraordinary year for both gold and gold equities. In other words, investors coming fresh to Northern Star today are not looking at a neglected mid‑cap producer – they’re looking at a large‑cap gold growth stock that has already re‑rated aggressively in 2025. New on 2 December 2025: 25‑year renewable power deal for KCGM The most recent piece of price‑relevant news dropped on 2 December 2025
Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) Stock on 2 December 2025: Rebrand to PLS Group, Lithium Price Rebound and 2026 Outlook

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) Stock on 2 December 2025: Rebrand to PLS Group, Lithium Price Rebound and 2026 Outlook

Sydney – 2 December 2025 – Pilbara Minerals Limited (ASX:PLS), set to rebrand as PLS Group Limited, is closing the trading day around A$3.94 per share, up roughly 80% year to date and near the top of its 52‑week range of A$1.07–A$4.26. Investing.com+2Rask Media+2 The stock has become one of the most closely watched lithium names on the ASX as investors digest record production at Pilgangoora, a sharp lithium price rebound, fresh AGM guidance and a new phase of corporate branding and leadership. TS2 Tech+1 Pilbara Minerals / PLS Group: Where the Share Price Stands Today As of the evening

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ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

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ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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