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Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) on 22 Dec 2025: Buyback Nears $1B, Blockchain Treasury Push, and Diverging 2026 Price Targets

Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) on 22 Dec 2025: Buyback Nears $1B, Blockchain Treasury Push, and Diverging 2026 Price Targets

Standard Chartered closed near 1,792p in London on 22 December, close to its 52-week high, with a market cap of about £40.6bn. The bank disclosed it bought back 458,902 shares at an average 1,789.47p, bringing cumulative buybacks to roughly $996.4m. Shares in issue will drop to 2,265,711,794. The current buyback program is authorized up to $1.3bn through January 2026.
22 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025): New CEO Meg O’Neill, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Price Forecasts Put BP Shares in Focus

BP PLC Stock Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025): New CEO Meg O’Neill, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Price Forecasts Put BP Shares in Focus

BP confirmed Meg O’Neill will become CEO on April 1, 2026, following Murray Auchincloss’s abrupt exit. Shares traded at 424.5p in London and $33.94 in New York as of December 22. The board is pushing for tighter cost controls and asset sales amid persistent takeover speculation. BP is running active share buybacks while oil prices remain range-bound.
22 December 2025
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Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Stock (LSE: RR.) on 22 December 2025: Buybacks, Defence Momentum, SMR Tailwinds—and What Analysts Forecast Next

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Stock (LSE: RR.) on 22 December 2025: Buybacks, Defence Momentum, SMR Tailwinds—and What Analysts Forecast Next

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares traded near 1,166p on Monday, close to 52-week highs after a sharp rally. On 16 December, the company announced a new interim share buyback of up to £200 million, set to run from 2 January to 24 February 2026. The buyback follows a £1 billion programme completed in November. Full-year results are due 26 February.
22 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock Today (22 December 2025): Shares Steady Near Highs as Analyst Upgrades, Hang Seng Buyout and Legal Headlines Shape the 2026 Outlook

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock Today (22 December 2025): Shares Steady Near Highs as Analyst Upgrades, Hang Seng Buyout and Legal Headlines Shape the 2026 Outlook

HSBC shares traded at 1167.00p in London, HK$121.00 in Hong Kong, and $77.92 in New York as of 07:43 GMT on December 22, 2025. The stock’s momentum follows broker upgrades, expectations of rate cuts, and HSBC’s plan to privatize Hang Seng Bank. Regulatory and litigation issues remain in focus. HSBC declares dividends in US dollars, with currency options for shareholders.
22 December 2025
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Unilever PLC Stock (ULVR, UL) News and Forecasts on Dec. 22, 2025: Post–Magnum Spin-Off Outlook, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks

Unilever PLC Stock (ULVR, UL) News and Forecasts on Dec. 22, 2025: Post–Magnum Spin-Off Outlook, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks

Unilever completed the demerger of its ice cream business, now The Magnum Ice Cream Company, and consolidated shares at an 8-for-9 ratio. As of Dec. 22, shareholders began receiving TMICC share statements and fractional cash payments. Citadel disclosed a £50 million short position against Magnum. Unilever retains a 19.9% stake in the spun-off company.
22 December 2025
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DCC Plc Stock (LSE: DCC) Update on Dec. 22, 2025: £600m Tender Offer Buyback Completed, Shares Cancelled, and Analysts’ 2026 Outlook

DCC Plc Stock (LSE: DCC) Update on Dec. 22, 2025: £600m Tender Offer Buyback Completed, Shares Cancelled, and Analysts’ 2026 Outlook

DCC Plc completed a £600 million tender-offer buyback, purchasing and cancelling 11,605,415 shares—about 12% of its issued share capital—at £51.70 per share. The offer closed fully subscribed on 17 December 2025. DCC’s share count with voting rights now stands at 85,423,097. Shares traded around 4,914p on 22 December, below the buyback price.
22 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Braces for a Softer Open as UK GDP Holds at 0.1% and Commodities Hit Fresh Records (22 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Braces for a Softer Open as UK GDP Holds at 0.1% and Commodities Hit Fresh Records (22 December 2025)

FTSE 100 futures pointed down about 0.2% on Monday, after the index closed last week at 9,897.42, its best week since October. UK GDP grew 0.1% in Q3, unchanged, with Q2 revised to 0.2%. The current account deficit narrowed to £12.1bn, but the trade deficit excluding precious metals widened to £4.6bn. Trading volumes are thinning ahead of the holidays.
22 December 2025
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GE Vernova T&D India Share Price Surges on 2,500 MW HVDC Order: Latest News, Brokerage Targets, and Stock Outlook (Dec 22, 2025)

GE Vernova T&D India Share Price Surges on 2,500 MW HVDC Order: Latest News, Brokerage Targets, and Stock Outlook (Dec 22, 2025)

GE Vernova T&D India shares surged up to 10% intraday on December 22, 2025, after securing a multi-year contract from AESL Projects Limited for a 2,500 MW, ±500 kV HVDC terminal to evacuate renewable power from Khavda to South Olpad. Nuvama Wealth Management estimated the order at ₹8,000–₹10,000 crore, with execution over three to four years.
22 December 2025
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Lenskart Solutions Limited Stock Today (22 December 2025): Share Price, Macquarie’s ₹530 Target, Morgan Stanley View, and Fresh Forecasts

Lenskart Solutions Limited Stock Today (22 December 2025): Share Price, Macquarie’s ₹530 Target, Morgan Stanley View, and Fresh Forecasts

Lenskart shares traded around ₹475–₹478 mid-day on December 22, after swinging between ₹454.65 and ₹495.00. Macquarie started coverage with an “Outperform” rating and ₹530 target, citing margin potential, while Morgan Stanley initiated at “Equal-weight” with a ₹445 target, highlighting valuation concerns. The stock is up about 14% over the past month. Market cap stands near ₹81,000–₹82,000 crore.
22 December 2025
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Reliance Industries Share Price Today (Dec 22, 2025): RIL Stock Near 52-Week High as Analysts Turn Bullish on 2026 Catalysts

Reliance Industries Share Price Today (Dec 22, 2025): RIL Stock Near 52-Week High as Analysts Turn Bullish on 2026 Catalysts

Reliance Industries traded near ₹1,568–₹1,572 by midday Monday, just below its 52-week high of ₹1,581. The stock edged up about 0.2% as S&P upgraded its US dollar notes to ‘A-’ earlier this month. Market cap stands near ₹20.89 lakh crore. December brought a surge in upgrades and news across AI, telecom, retail, and energy.
22 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today (December 22, 2025): Sensex, Nifty Close Higher as IT, Financials Lead; Rupee Volatility Still in Focus

India Stock Market Today (December 22, 2025): Sensex, Nifty Close Higher as IT, Financials Lead; Rupee Volatility Still in Focus

India’s Sensex closed at 85,422.47, up 0.58%, and the Nifty 50 at 26,117.60, also up 0.58%, on December 22. All 16 major sectors traded higher at one point as foreign investors bought ₹37.76 billion in shares over three sessions. The rupee traded near 89.60 per U.S. dollar after recent volatility. Markets responded to RBI signals on possible rate cuts if growth slows.
22 December 2025
Meesho Share Price Today (Dec 22, 2025): Why NSE: MEESHO Stock Slipped After a 2x IPO Rally — and What Analysts Forecast Next

Meesho Share Price Today (Dec 22, 2025): Why NSE: MEESHO Stock Slipped After a 2x IPO Rally — and What Analysts Forecast Next

Meesho shares fell about 6–7% to near ₹209–₹212 by midday Monday, December 22, after a sharp post-IPO rally that briefly pushed its market cap above ₹1 trillion. The stock has dropped roughly 8% over two sessions, reversing gains that saw it more than double from its ₹111 issue price after debuting on December 10. Traders cite profit-taking and limited supply as factors behind the volatility.
22 December 2025
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ICICI Bank Share Price Today (Dec 22, 2025): Latest News, Analyst Targets, and Outlook for ICICIBANK Stock

ICICI Bank Share Price Today (Dec 22, 2025): Latest News, Analyst Targets, and Outlook for ICICIBANK Stock

ICICI Bank shares traded near ₹1,368 in late morning on December 22, up about 1% intraday, after a prior close of ₹1,354. The move followed fresh consumer-banking updates and continued focus on a GST demand notice. Broader Indian equities gained as foreign portfolio inflows and rupee stabilization lifted sentiment. ICICI Bank’s economics team expects the RBI to hold rates steady after its recent cut.
22 December 2025
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Siemens Energy India Ltd Stock Slides on Dec 22, 2025: Why ENRIN Fell, HVDC Order Miss, and What Analysts Forecast Next

Siemens Energy India Ltd Stock Slides on Dec 22, 2025: Why ENRIN Fell, HVDC Order Miss, and What Analysts Forecast Next

Siemens Energy India shares fell about 5% Monday, trading near ₹2,615 on NSE after rival GE Vernova T&D India won a major HVDC contract from AESL Projects. The order, for a 2,500 MW terminal station, had been expected by some to go to Siemens. The stock hit an intraday low of ₹2,582 as investors reacted to the missed opportunity.
22 December 2025
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Vodafone Idea (IDEA) Stock on Dec 22, 2025: ₹3,300-Crore Bond Deal Draws Big NBFC Money as AGR Relief Hopes Build

Vodafone Idea (IDEA) Stock on Dec 22, 2025: ₹3,300-Crore Bond Deal Draws Big NBFC Money as AGR Relief Hopes Build

Vodafone Idea raised ₹3,300 crore through debentures, with Tata Capital investing about ₹500 crore, as banks remain cautious. The funds will support capex and repay obligations tied to fibre asset transfers. Investors are watching for possible government relief on the company’s AGR dues, which remain its biggest financial risk.
22 December 2025
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ICICI Prudential AMC Share Price Today: Freshly Listed Stock Swings as Brokerages Flag ₹2,900–₹3,181 Targets

ICICI Prudential AMC Share Price Today: Freshly Listed Stock Swings as Brokerages Flag ₹2,900–₹3,181 Targets

ICICI Prudential AMC shares swung between ₹2,531 and ₹2,646 in heavy trading on December 22, following their December 19 market debut. The stock traded up about 1%–2% midday, with brokerages issuing bullish targets. The company’s IPO, priced at ₹2,165, drew bids worth ₹3 trillion and made it India’s most valuable listed asset manager.
22 December 2025
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Jupiter Wagons Share Price Surges on Promoter Stake Hike: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and JWL Stock Outlook (Dec 22, 2025)

Jupiter Wagons Share Price Surges on Promoter Stake Hike: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and JWL Stock Outlook (Dec 22, 2025)

Jupiter Wagons shares jumped as much as 13% to ₹294.5 on December 22 after promoter group entity Tatravagonka A.S. raised its stake to 19.24% via conversion of 2.87 million warrants. Over 32.9 million shares traded by late morning, far above the 30-day average. The warrants were converted at ₹470 each, well above the previous close near ₹260.
22 December 2025
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Bharti Airtel Share Price Today (Dec 22, 2025): Stock Rises as Rights Issue Call, Leadership Rejig and Tariff-Hike Bets Drive Fresh Focus

Bharti Airtel Share Price Today (Dec 22, 2025): Stock Rises as Rights Issue Call, Leadership Rejig and Tariff-Hike Bets Drive Fresh Focus

Bharti Airtel shares rose about 2% to ₹2,135–₹2,145 in Monday morning trade, nearing their 52-week high. The move follows the announcement of a ₹15,740 crore rights-issue call and a leadership transition effective January 1, 2026, with Gopal Vittal becoming Executive Vice Chairman and Shashwat Sharma named MD & CEO of Airtel India.
22 December 2025
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Infosys Share Price Today (Dec 22, 2025): INFY Stock Jumps After Wild ADR Spike; McCamish Settlement, Buyback and Analyst Targets in Focus

Infosys Share Price Today (Dec 22, 2025): INFY Stock Jumps After Wild ADR Spike; McCamish Settlement, Buyback and Analyst Targets in Focus

Infosys ADRs spiked nearly 56% intraday on the NYSE Friday, triggering two trading halts before the company clarified no material events had occurred. Infosys shares in India rose about 2.5% Monday, outperforming the Nifty IT index. The company also disclosed a major legal update tied to its U.S. subsidiary. Market analysts cited technical factors, including short squeezes and options hedging, behind the ADR volatility.
22 December 2025
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AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

8 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.28% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after steep losses earlier in the week. Chip stocks rallied as investors bet on continued AI data center spending by major tech firms. Nvidia rose 7.8%, Broadcom gained 7.1%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index closed up 5.7%. Markets now await macroeconomic data and Nvidia’s late-February results.
Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

8 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.9% to $50.59 Friday, tracking a 5.7% jump in the PHLX semiconductor index as investors bet on AI-driven data-center spending. Reuters reported Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of tighter server CPU supply, pushing Intel’s China prices up over 10%. Intel expects supply to improve in Q2. After the bell, Reuters said Intel plans to invest about $100 million in AI chip startup SambaNova Systems.
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