Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News on Dec. 26, 2025: Buybacks, Gulf Discoveries, and Analyst Forecasts Into 2026

Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News on Dec. 26, 2025: Buybacks, Gulf Discoveries, and Analyst Forecasts Into 2026

Shell’s ADR closed at $72.84 on Dec. 24, 2025, with after-hours quotes near $72.80. The six-month restriction barring Shell from bidding for BP expired Dec. 26, but CEO Wael Sawan has signaled a preference for buybacks over acquisitions. Shell is midway through a $3.5 billion buyback program set to finish before Q4 results. The stock’s 12-month range is $58.54 to $77.47.
Unilever PLC Stock (UL, ULVR) Outlook on Dec. 26, 2025: Magnum Spin-Off Aftermath, Analyst Targets, and What Comes Next

Unilever PLC Stock (UL, ULVR) Outlook on Dec. 26, 2025: Magnum Spin-Off Aftermath, Analyst Targets, and What Comes Next

Unilever completed the demerger of its ice cream business in December, spinning off The Magnum Ice Cream Company and consolidating shares to adjust per-share metrics. UK markets closed on December 26, leaving Unilever’s London price unchanged at 4,838.00p with zero volume; the US ADR last closed at $65.99 on December 24. Magnum debuted at €12.80 per share, with Unilever retaining a 19.9% stake.
Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Forecasts as of Dec. 26, 2025

Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Forecasts as of Dec. 26, 2025

Rio Tinto plc closed near a 52-week high at 5,978p in London on Dec. 24, with a market cap of about £97.2bn and a 5.2% yield. CEO Simon Trott outlined a plan to raise $5–10bn through divestments and productivity, targeting $650m in annualised benefits so far. The stock is up roughly 27% in 2025. Investors are watching for impacts from the company’s shift toward copper, aluminium, and lithium.
HSBC Holdings Plc Stock Today: Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Leadership Changes, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 26, 2025)

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock Today: Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Leadership Changes, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 26, 2025)

HSBC plans to privatize Hang Seng Bank, offering HK$155 per share, a 33% premium over the 30-day average before Oct. 8, 2025. Hang Seng’s board recommends minority shareholders approve the deal. Key shareholder and court votes are set for January 2026. HSBC’s stock is trading quietly amid holiday closures in London and Hong Kong.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Pauses for Boxing Day as Investors Weigh Retail Signals, Precious-Metals Surge and 2026 Outlook (26 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Pauses for Boxing Day as Investors Weigh Retail Signals, Precious-Metals Surge and 2026 Outlook (26 December 2025)

The London Stock Exchange is closed Friday for Boxing Day, halting UK trading after a shortened Christmas Eve session where the FTSE 100 slipped 0.2%. Investors are watching global moves and a spike in precious metals, which could impact London-listed miners when trading resumes. BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for about $6 billion. The FTSE 100 is on track for a roughly 21% gain in 2025.
BSE Ltd Share Price Today (26 Dec 2025): Stock Slips on Thin Trade as BANKEX Revamp Kicks In; What Analysts Forecast Next

BSE Ltd Share Price Today (26 Dec 2025): Stock Slips on Thin Trade as BANKEX Revamp Kicks In; What Analysts Forecast Next

BSE Ltd shares traded at ₹2,662.50, down 0.31% by midday Friday, as Indian equities slipped in thin year-end trading. Investors weighed the revamp of the BANKEX index to boost derivatives activity and recent news on monthly index options. Earlier in the week, the stock rose on reports of new product launches before the company clarified it had no undisclosed price-sensitive information.
26 December 2025
HDFC Bank Limited Stock (NSE: HDFCBANK) on 26 December 2025: Share Price Today, Latest News, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

HDFC Bank Limited Stock (NSE: HDFCBANK) on 26 December 2025: Share Price Today, Latest News, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

HDFC Bank traded near ₹990 on 26 December 2025, down about 0.7% amid thin year-end volumes and weak financial and IT sectors. The stock moved between the high-₹980s and just under ₹1,000. Indian benchmarks slipped, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex each down about 0.25% in morning trade. HDFC Bank’s board will meet on 17 January 2026 to review Q3 FY26 results.
26 December 2025
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd Stock (MAZDOCK) Surges Ahead of DAC Meeting: Share Price, News, Analyst Targets and Outlook on Dec 26, 2025

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd Stock (MAZDOCK) Surges Ahead of DAC Meeting: Share Price, News, Analyst Targets and Outlook on Dec 26, 2025

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders closed at ₹2,576 on December 26, up 1.41%, after hitting an intraday high of ₹2,628 on volume of about 1.7 million shares. The stock rose as investors bought defence names ahead of the Defence Acquisition Council meeting, where emergency procurement proposals worth up to ₹80,000 crore were expected. MAZDOCK remains about 33% below its 2025 peak of ₹3,778.
26 December 2025
Panacea Biotec Share Price Surges on UNICEF Vaccine Contract Upgrade: News, Forecasts and Stock Analysis for 26 December 2025

Panacea Biotec Share Price Surges on UNICEF Vaccine Contract Upgrade: News, Forecasts and Stock Analysis for 26 December 2025

Panacea Biotec shares surged on December 26 after the company announced UNICEF had increased its vaccine supply contract by $8.93 million for 2026–27. The stock traded as high as ₹419.40, with midday volume near 13 million shares, following the exchange disclosure of higher contracted values for its Easyfive‑TT vaccine. Indian benchmarks remained subdued in thin holiday trading.
Vedanta Share Price Today (26 December 2025): Andhra Drilling Nod, Demerger Roadmap and Silver’s Record Run Fuel Fresh Stock Focus

Vedanta Share Price Today (26 December 2025): Andhra Drilling Nod, Demerger Roadmap and Silver’s Record Run Fuel Fresh Stock Focus

Vedanta shares traded near ₹602.75 on December 26, up 0.78% and close to a 52-week high, after Andhra Pradesh granted a conditional NOC for 20 new onshore wells to its Cairn Oil & Gas unit. The approval requires strict safeguards and prohibits use of surface water. Trading volumes remained thin due to year-end holidays. Silver prices and a rally in Hindustan Zinc also supported sentiment.
26 December 2025
RVNL Stock Surges Up to 13% on December 26, 2025: Railways Fare Hike, Budget 2026 Hopes, Analyst Targets and Key Risks

RVNL Stock Surges Up to 13% on December 26, 2025: Railways Fare Hike, Budget 2026 Hopes, Analyst Targets and Key Risks

RVNL shares surged 10–13% intraday on December 26, 2025, hitting the upper circuit amid heavy trading volumes. The spike followed Indian Railways’ passenger fare rationalisation, which took effect today. RVNL led railway stocks on the BSE “A” group, with volumes well above the one-month average. The fare changes are expected to boost Railways’ revenue, fueling investor interest in infrastructure names.
26 December 2025
Hindustan Zinc Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High on 26 December 2025: Silver at $75, Broker Targets, and What to Watch Next

Hindustan Zinc Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High on 26 December 2025: Silver at $75, Broker Targets, and What to Watch Next

Hindustan Zinc Ltd hit a 52-week high of ₹646.50 on the NSE Friday, tracking a global surge in silver prices as spot silver topped $75/oz for the first time. The stock opened up 3.2% and was up nearly 36% over the past month. Silver now accounts for about 41% of the company’s EBIT, up from 28% in FY23. MCX silver futures in India also touched a record near ₹2,32,741 per kg.
26 December 2025
IRCON International Share Price Today (26 December 2025): IRCON Stock Surges in Railway Rally, But Analyst Targets Flash Caution

IRCON International Share Price Today (26 December 2025): IRCON Stock Surges in Railway Rally, But Analyst Targets Flash Caution

IRCON International surged over 7% on December 26, 2025, reaching ₹183–₹186 in intraday trade as volumes spiked. The rally followed Indian Railways’ revised passenger fare hike, which took effect the same day and lifted multiple railway-linked stocks. No company-specific news drove the move. IRCON ranked among the top NIFTY Smallcap 100 gainers by midday.
26 December 2025
Jupiter Wagons Share Price Today: JWL Stock Rides Railway Fare Hike Buzz, Promoter Stake Increase, and FY26 Order Momentum (26 Dec 2025)

Jupiter Wagons Share Price Today: JWL Stock Rides Railway Fare Hike Buzz, Promoter Stake Increase, and FY26 Order Momentum (26 Dec 2025)

Jupiter Wagons shares surged on December 26, 2025, after revised passenger train fares took effect, marking the year’s second hike. The stock traded between ₹332.55 and ₹358.00 in heavy volume, with about 1.69 crore shares changing hands by late morning. Prices hovered near ₹350–₹355 on major exchanges. Investors cited the fare hike and anticipation of rail capex in the upcoming Union Budget as key drivers.
26 December 2025
IRFC Share Price Surges on 26 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Targets, Financials, and Outlook for Indian Railway Finance Corp Stock

IRFC Share Price Surges on 26 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Targets, Financials, and Outlook for Indian Railway Finance Corp Stock

IRFC stock surged as much as 7.4% to ₹130.50 on BSE by late morning Friday, following the rollout of revised passenger train fares and ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27. Trading volume spiked, with shares hitting an intraday high near ₹133, according to Moneycontrol. The fare hike, effective 26 December, drove railway-linked stocks up to 10%. Investors cited improved revenue prospects for Indian Railways.
26 December 2025
Hindustan Copper Ltd Share Price Surges to 15-Year High on Copper’s Record Run: Latest News, Targets, and Outlook (Dec 26, 2025)

Hindustan Copper Ltd Share Price Surges to 15-Year High on Copper’s Record Run: Latest News, Targets, and Outlook (Dec 26, 2025)

Hindustan Copper shares surged up to 8% to ₹473 on December 26, their highest since 2010, amid record copper prices in China and tight global supply. The stock led gains in the Nifty Metal pack with heavy trading volume and marked its sixth straight session of advances. Copper contracts in Shanghai hit all-time highs, while London prices also set records earlier in the week.
26 December 2025
GMDC Share Price Today (26 December 2025): Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Stock Surges Above ₹600 — Latest News, Technical Levels, and Outlook

GMDC Share Price Today (26 December 2025): Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Stock Surges Above ₹600 — Latest News, Technical Levels, and Outlook

GMDC stock surged nearly 11% on December 26, 2025, closing at ₹606.40 after opening at ₹548.50 and hitting an intraday high of ₹611.50. The move followed strong trading interest and recent progress on the Baitarni-West coal project in Odisha, including new operating contracts and regulatory clearances. Market cap reached about ₹19,080 crore. No fresh corporate announcements were reported during the session.
26 December 2025
India Stock Market Today (Dec 26, 2025): Sensex Slips ~300 Points, Nifty Near 26,050 as IT & Financials Drag in Thin Year-End Trade

India Stock Market Today (Dec 26, 2025): Sensex Slips ~300 Points, Nifty Near 26,050 as IT & Financials Drag in Thin Year-End Trade

Indian shares fell Friday as the Sensex dropped 313 points to 85,095 and the Nifty 50 slipped 86 points to 26,056 by late morning. IT and major financial stocks led declines, while metals and select PSU counters saw buying. Thin year-end trading and continued foreign investor outflows weighed on sentiment. The rupee weakened to 89.94 per dollar as oil prices edged higher.
26 December 2025
Wilmar International Limited Stock (SGX: F34) Outlook on Dec 26, 2025: Latest News, Legal Risks, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Watch Next

Wilmar International Limited Stock (SGX: F34) Outlook on Dec 26, 2025: Latest News, Legal Risks, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Watch Next

On September 26, 2025, Wilmar International disclosed Indonesia’s Supreme Court ordered five subsidiaries to pay fines and compensation totaling about US$709 million for state losses. The company said the sum had already been deposited with authorities. Wilmar expects a net loss for the third quarter but projects full-year profitability. Shares traded near S$3.10 on December 26, steady after recovering from the legal shock.
26 December 2025

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Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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