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GSK Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Buyback Update, New FDA Approvals, and Analyst Forecasts for GSK plc

GSK Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Buyback Update, New FDA Approvals, and Analyst Forecasts for GSK plc

GSK plc (LSE: GSK; NYSE: GSK) is ending 2025 with a busy headline tape—exactly the kind of environment where investors tend to re-check both the “story” and the spreadsheet. On Thursday, December 18, 2025, GSK published a fresh share buyback update, while markets continue to digest a string of regulatory milestones across respiratory, vaccines, and infectious diseases that could shape the company’s growth profile into 2026. Below is what’s new as of 18.12.2025, what analysts are forecasting, and what matters most for GSK stock next. GSK stock snapshot on Dec. 18, 2025 In US trading, GSK’s ADR (NYSE: GSK) was
18 December 2025
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Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock News Today: £200m Buyback, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock News Today: £200m Buyback, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 18, 2025)

London — December 18, 2025 — Rolls-Royce Holdings plc shares have spent much of 2025 doing what jet engines do best: generating thrust. The stock’s big re-rating has put it back on the everyday investor radar, but the story in late December isn’t just “up a lot.” It’s why it’s up, what management is doing with the cash, and which parts of the business could keep surprising (or disappoint) as the company heads into full-year results season. As of December 18, Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR.) was trading around 1,102p, within a 1,101p–1,129.5p day range, and inside a 52-week range of 557p–1,195p,
18 December 2025
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Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): UBS Highlights Argentina Lithium Upside as Simandou Exports Begin and a $10B Divestment Plan Takes Shape

Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): UBS Highlights Argentina Lithium Upside as Simandou Exports Begin and a $10B Divestment Plan Takes Shape

Dec. 18, 2025 — Rio Tinto plc stock is back in the spotlight today as investors weigh a new lithium-focused take from UBS against fresh reporting from Guinea’s Simandou iron ore mega-project and the miner’s broader strategy reset under CEO Simon Trott. On the Australia-listed line (RIO:AX), shares rose as much as 1.8% to a record high of A$143.89, after UBS said its confidence has increased in Rio Tinto’s lithium strategy following a deep dive into the company’s Argentina brine assets. UBS kept a neutral stance and an A$140 price target, noting execution discipline remains decisive even as the lithium
18 December 2025
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Bank of England Set to Cut Interest Rates to 3.75% After UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% — What It Means for Mortgages, Savings and Markets

Bank of England Set to Cut Interest Rates to 3.75% After UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% — What It Means for Mortgages, Savings and Markets

Borrowers could get an early Christmas boost today as the Bank of England prepares to lower the UK Bank Rate from 4% to 3.75%, a move widely seen as the most likely outcome after a sharper-than-expected fall in inflation and fresh signs that the economy is losing momentum. Reuters+2The Guardian+2 The decision, due at 12pm UK time on Thursday, 18 December 2025, would be the fourth interest-rate reduction of 2025 and the sixth cut in the current easing cycle, after policymakers paused in November with a split vote. Reuters+2Bank of England+2 Why a Bank of England rate cut now looks
18 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set for a Cautious Open as BoE Rate Cut Looms; BP CEO Shock and Currys Results in Focus

UK Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set for a Cautious Open as BoE Rate Cut Looms; BP CEO Shock and Currys Results in Focus

London, 18 December 2025 — The United Kingdom stock market is starting the day on a cautious footing, with the FTSE 100 expected to edge slightly lower at the open as investors brace for a high-impact mix of Bank of England policy, fresh US inflation data, and a global risk mood unsettled by renewed tech-sector “AI spending” jitters. TradingView+2Reuters+2 While the mood is wary, London equities remain supported by two powerful domestic tailwinds: a sharp downside surprise in UK inflation that has pushed rate-cut expectations close to “fully priced”, and a heavyweight energy sector that may benefit from rebounding oil
18 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Dividend Lands, Shares Hold Near Highs as Hang Seng Deal and Rate Cuts Shape the Outlook

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Dividend Lands, Shares Hold Near Highs as Hang Seng Deal and Rate Cuts Shape the Outlook

HSBC Holdings Plc stock is starting Dec. 18 with two narratives colliding in a very “2025 markets” way: cash coming back to shareholders today via a dividend payment, and a forward-looking debate over what happens next as central banks edge toward lower rates and HSBC pursues a major Hong Kong restructuring move. On the screen, HSBC looks steady and strong. Under the hood, investors are weighing a temporary buyback pause tied to the planned Hang Seng Bank take-private, a push into productivity tools like generative AI, and a set of legal and macro risks that will matter much more once
18 December 2025
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Vedanta Ltd Stock Hits Fresh Highs After NCLT Demerger Nod: Latest News, Broker Targets, Dividend Outlook and Key Risks (18 Dec 2025)

Vedanta Ltd Stock Hits Fresh Highs After NCLT Demerger Nod: Latest News, Broker Targets, Dividend Outlook and Key Risks (18 Dec 2025)

December 18, 2025 — Vedanta Ltd (NSE: VEDL, BSE: 500295) is back in the spotlight after its long-awaited demerger cleared a major legal hurdle, triggering a sharp re-rating conversation across Dalal Street. The stock has been trading around the ₹580 zone on December 18 after touching a fresh all-time high near ₹580.45 earlier this week, as investors position for what could become one of India’s most-watched corporate break-ups in 2026. mint+1 What’s different this time is not just price momentum—it’s the mix of catalysts behind it: the NCLT’s approval, improving clarity on the five-way split, and a wave of brokerage
18 December 2025
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Kaynes Technology India Ltd Share Price Today (18 Dec 2025): Why KAYNES Stock Is in Focus After Disclosure Clarifications, CRISIL Watch and New Semiconductor Tie-Ups

Kaynes Technology India Ltd Share Price Today (18 Dec 2025): Why KAYNES Stock Is in Focus After Disclosure Clarifications, CRISIL Watch and New Semiconductor Tie-Ups

Kaynes Technology India Ltd (NSE: KAYNES, BSE: 543664) is back in the spotlight on 18 December 2025—not because of a single headline, but because several threads (governance chatter, credit watch, institutional flows, and semiconductor ambition) are now pulling on the same stock-price string. Kaynes Technology+2CRISIL+2 As of midday trade, Kaynes was hovering around the ₹4,100 zone, far below its 52-week high of ₹7,822 yet above the 52-week low of ₹3,712.50, underscoring how quickly sentiment has swung in a company that was once one of the market’s most loved EMS (electronics manufacturing services) growth stories. The Economic Times+1 What follows is
18 December 2025
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BSE Ltd Share Price Today (Dec 18, 2025): Stock Rises Near ₹2,690 as Fresh Filings Flag GST Order, Social Stock Exchange Move; What Analysts Forecast Next

BSE Ltd Share Price Today (Dec 18, 2025): Stock Rises Near ₹2,690 as Fresh Filings Flag GST Order, Social Stock Exchange Move; What Analysts Forecast Next

Mumbai | December 18, 2025 — BSE Ltd (NSE: BSE), the operator of Asia’s oldest stock exchange, was trading around ₹2,688–₹2,691 on Thursday, up about 2% versus the previous close, even as broader market sentiment stayed mixed. mint+1 The move comes with investors digesting a cluster of recent exchange filings and governance updates—most notably a GST demand order totalling ₹7.25 crore, and a board-approved step tied to India’s Social Stock Exchange framework. NSE India Archives+1 Below is what’s driving the BSE Ltd narrative today, where analyst targets sit, and what could matter most for the stock into early 2026. BSE
18 December 2025
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HDFC Bank Share Price Today: Stock Holds Near ₹983 as FD Rate Cuts, IndusInd Stake Nod and Analyst Targets Shape the Outlook (Dec 18, 2025)

HDFC Bank Share Price Today: Stock Holds Near ₹983 as FD Rate Cuts, IndusInd Stake Nod and Analyst Targets Shape the Outlook (Dec 18, 2025)

HDFC Bank Ltd. (NSE: HDFCBANK | BSE: 500180) was trading in a tight band on December 18, 2025, as investors balanced two headline drivers: a fresh round of fixed deposit (FD) rate cuts that could influence funding costs, and regulatory clearance for HDFC Bank–linked entities to lift their aggregate holding in IndusInd Bank to as much as 9.5%. Moneycontrol+2Reuters+2 In late-morning trade, HDFC Bank hovered around the ₹982–₹984 zone, after slipping below a key short-term technical level early in the session. Market participants were also watching broader index cues, with Indian benchmarks lacking strong catalysts after a recent losing streak.
18 December 2025
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Vodafone Idea Share Price Today (Dec 18, 2025): Vi Stock Rises Again as AGR Relief Talk, Funding Moves and Analyst Forecasts Drive Focus

Vodafone Idea Share Price Today (Dec 18, 2025): Vi Stock Rises Again as AGR Relief Talk, Funding Moves and Analyst Forecasts Drive Focus

Updated: December 18, 2025 (India) Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) stock was trading higher on Thursday, December 18, extending a rally that has put the telecom operator back on the front page of India’s stock market conversation. By early afternoon, Vodafone Idea shares were up about 3% around ₹11.4–₹11.5, with heavy volumes across NSE and BSE. mint+2Business Standard+2 The move isn’t happening in a vacuum. Over the past two weeks, the catalysts around AGR dues (Adjusted Gross Revenue) relief, fresh funding steps via bond/NCD plans, and a steady drumbeat of broker forecasts and technical “buy” signals have combined into a familiar
18 December 2025
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Meesho Limited Stock Today: Shares Swing After Briefly Crossing ₹1 Lakh Crore Market Cap — Latest News, Analyst Targets, and Outlook (Dec 18, 2025)

Meesho Limited Stock Today: Shares Swing After Briefly Crossing ₹1 Lakh Crore Market Cap — Latest News, Analyst Targets, and Outlook (Dec 18, 2025)

Meesho Limited stock is stealing the spotlight on Dalal Street again on Thursday, December 18, after the newly listed e-commerce player extended its post-IPO surge to fresh highs—before running into sharp profit booking. Intraday, Meesho shares touched ₹233.60 on the NSE and briefly pushed the company’s market capitalisation past ₹1 lakh crore, but later pared gains as traders locked in quick returns. Moneycontrol+1 By early afternoon, the stock was still volatile, reflecting an unusually intense tug-of-war between “new listing momentum” and “valuation reality checks.” Google Finance showed Meesho around ₹220 midday, with the day’s range spanning roughly ₹206.60–₹233.60. Google+1 Meesho
18 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): Sensex, Nifty Turn Positive After Early Dip as IT and Banks Lead; Rupee and Global Cues Keep Traders Cautious

India Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): Sensex, Nifty Turn Positive After Early Dip as IT and Banks Lead; Rupee and Global Cues Keep Traders Cautious

Indian equities steadied and edged higher in Thursday’s session after a choppy start, with IT and frontline banking stocks helping benchmarks recover despite weak breadth across the broader market. Around midday, investors were still weighing a familiar mix: a soft global risk tone driven by tech jitters, a fragile rupee near record-weak levels, and uncertainty around a potential India–US trade breakthrough. Moneycontrol+2Reuters+2 Market snapshot: Sensex and Nifty trade near day’s highs, but breadth stays weak By early afternoon trade, the BSE Sensex was up about 110 points near 84,669, while the NSE Nifty 50 was up about 49 points near
18 December 2025
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Hindustan Copper Share Price Jumps 5% on Dec 18, 2025: Why HINDCOPPER Is Near a 52-Week High, Analyst Target, Technical Signals and Outlook

Hindustan Copper Share Price Jumps 5% on Dec 18, 2025: Why HINDCOPPER Is Near a 52-Week High, Analyst Target, Technical Signals and Outlook

Hindustan Copper Ltd (NSE: HINDCOPPER, BSE: 513599) surged in Thursday’s trade (December 18, 2025), climbing about 5% and hovering just shy of its 52-week high zone. By early afternoon, the stock was trading around ₹387–₹388, while the broader metal pack also stayed positive. Equitymaster+2Markets Mojo+2 What made the move stand out wasn’t only the price: it was the activity. Hindustan Copper featured among the day’s most actively traded names by value, with turnover around ₹401.8 crore and volume above 1.06 crore shares in the session’s early hours—classic “crowd just showed up” behaviour. Markets Mojo+1 Below is a detailed news-and-analysis wrap
18 December 2025
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InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) Stock News Today: Shares Rise on “Worst Is Behind Us” Message—Fresh Targets, Risks, and What Matters Next (18 December 2025)

InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) Stock News Today: Shares Rise on “Worst Is Behind Us” Message—Fresh Targets, Risks, and What Matters Next (18 December 2025)

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) stock traded higher on Thursday, 18 December 2025, as investors weighed signs of operational stabilisation against an intensifying spotlight from regulators, lawmakers, and analysts. In morning trade, the stock climbed roughly 2% to the ₹5,076–₹5,100 zone after CEO Pieter Elbers told employees that “the worst is behind us” and highlighted a return to around 2,200 daily flights. The Economic Times+2Moneycontrol+2 That bounce is real—but it’s landing on a runway covered in paperwork: a parliamentary panel has criticised responses from IndiGo and the aviation regulator as “evasive” and is awaiting an investigation report expected by 28 December,
18 December 2025
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Meta vs. IRS: $16 Billion Tax Battle Over Ireland Profits Tests ‘Periodic Adjustments’ Strategy

Meta vs. IRS: $16 Billion Tax Battle Over Ireland Profits Tests ‘Periodic Adjustments’ Strategy

WASHINGTON — December 18, 2025 — Meta Platforms’ long-running U.S. tax fight just entered a higher-stakes phase, with the Internal Revenue Service pursuing roughly $16 billion and leaning on a legal approach that could reshape how multinational companies price and report profits tied to intellectual property. Wall Street Journal At the center of the dispute is Meta’s decade-old structure for assigning rights to profit from markets outside the U.S. to an Irish affiliate—an arrangement the IRS says shifted tens of billions of dollars of income into a lower-tax jurisdiction. Meta disputes the government’s analysis and is now fighting the latest
18 December 2025
Amazon AI Chief Rohit Prasad to Leave as Andy Jassy Puts AWS Veteran Peter DeSantis in Charge of AGI, Nova Models, Chips and Quantum

Amazon AI Chief Rohit Prasad to Leave as Andy Jassy Puts AWS Veteran Peter DeSantis in Charge of AGI, Nova Models, Chips and Quantum

December 18, 2025 — Amazon is reshaping its artificial intelligence leadership at a moment CEO Andy Jassy calls an “inflection point,” moving longtime AWS executive Peter DeSantis into a newly expanded organization that brings together Amazon’s most ambitious AI model work, custom silicon development, and quantum computing efforts. The change comes as Rohit Prasad, the senior vice president and head scientist who helped build Alexa and later led Amazon’s “AGI” organization, plans to depart at the end of 2025. About Amazon+1 The reorganization is one of the clearest signals yet that Amazon wants to treat next-generation AI as a “full
18 December 2025
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Genting Singapore Stock (SGX: G13) on Dec. 18, 2025: Credit Outlook Headlines, RWS 2.0 Spending, and Analyst Price Targets

Genting Singapore Stock (SGX: G13) on Dec. 18, 2025: Credit Outlook Headlines, RWS 2.0 Spending, and Analyst Price Targets

Genting Singapore Limited (SGX: G13) is back in the spotlight on December 18, 2025, as investors weigh a familiar casino-industry trade-off: big, long-horizon expansion spending now versus earnings (and potentially higher valuation) later. The immediate catalyst isn’t a fresh earnings print from the Singapore-listed operator of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)—it’s the latest wave of credit-rating commentary on the wider Genting group’s spending ambitions, with Singapore explicitly cited as part of the investment load. The Business Times+1 At the same time, “Street math” remains broadly constructive: multiple data aggregators show consensus 12‑month targets above the recent trading level, even as the
18 December 2025
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX: BS6) Stock Update 18 Dec 2025: US$22.8b Order Book, Delivery Momentum, and What Analysts Forecast Next

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX: BS6) Stock Update 18 Dec 2025: US$22.8b Order Book, Delivery Momentum, and What Analysts Forecast Next

SINGAPORE (18 Dec 2025) — Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd (SGX: BS6) has spent 2025 doing two things at once: delivering ships (and earnings) at scale, while rebuilding order momentum after an extraordinary 2024. The result is a stock that keeps pulling in both “quality cyclicals” buyers and “shipbuilding-supercycle” believers—often on the same day. On 18 Dec 2025, the counter traded around S$3.48, down about 1.14% on the session after moving between S$3.46 and S$3.57, with roughly 7.93 million shares traded (market data). Investing.com But the bigger story isn’t a one-day wiggle. It’s the tension between a gigantic, long-dated order book
18 December 2025
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OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on Dec 18, 2025: Record Highs, Today’s Outage, Analyst Targets and the 2026 Outlook

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on Dec 18, 2025: Record Highs, Today’s Outage, Analyst Targets and the 2026 Outlook

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) has spent the final stretch of 2025 doing something bank stocks don’t always manage: staying interesting after the rally. On Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, OCBC shares hovered near record levels even as the lender dealt with a short-lived digital log-in disruption—while analysts stayed laser-focused on the bigger drivers: wealth management momentum, capital returns, and what falling global rates could do to margins in 2026. Reuters+3Investing.com+3The Business Times+3 OCBC share price today: still near the highs As of Dec. 18, 2025, OCBC was trading around S$19.42, after recently pushing into fresh highs. The day’s range was
18 December 2025
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Linde stock price falls as LIN heads into weekend; JPMorgan downgrade and guidance in focus

Linde stock price falls as LIN heads into weekend; JPMorgan downgrade and guidance in focus

7 February 2026
Linde plc shares fell 2.5% to $448.24 Friday after reporting Q4 sales up 6% to $8.76 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.20. The company guided 2026 adjusted EPS to $17.40–$17.90, below analyst consensus. JPMorgan downgraded the stock, while Morgan Stanley and UBS raised price targets. Linde repurchased $1.4 billion in shares in Q4 and returned $7.4 billion to shareholders in 2025.
GE Vernova stock closes up nearly 6% — what to watch before Monday’s trade

GE Vernova stock closes up nearly 6% — what to watch before Monday’s trade

7 February 2026
GE Vernova shares jumped 5.6% to $779.35 Friday as Wall Street rallied and the company reported 1.1 GW of U.S. wind repower orders for 2025. The company also closed its $5.3 billion purchase of the remaining Prolec GE stake and completed a $2.6 billion senior notes offering. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
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