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GSK Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): FDA Approves Twice‑Yearly Asthma Drug Exdensur as Analysts Reassess GSK plc’s 2026 Outlook

GSK Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): FDA Approves Twice‑Yearly Asthma Drug Exdensur as Analysts Reassess GSK plc’s 2026 Outlook

The FDA approved GSK’s Exdensur (depemokimab-ulaa) on Dec. 17 as a twice-yearly add-on treatment for severe eosinophilic asthma in patients 12 and older. Phase III trials showed up to 58% fewer annual asthma exacerbations versus placebo. The FDA declined approval for a second indication, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. GSK faces a leadership change Jan. 1, 2026.
17 December 2025
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Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L, BCS) Today: Buyback Update, Saudi Arabia Return, and Analyst Price Targets Ahead of the Bank of England Decision

Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L, BCS) Today: Buyback Update, Saudi Arabia Return, and Analyst Price Targets Ahead of the Bank of England Decision

Barclays repurchased 2,209,728 shares on December 16 at prices between 449.10p and 457.40p, confirming plans to cancel them as part of its ongoing buyback. The stock closed at 450.45p, near the top of its 52-week range, with volume at 32.21 million. Barclays’ issued share capital now stands at 13,878,225,412 shares.
17 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News Today (Dec 17, 2025): Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Analyst Targets, Dividend Watch and Key Risks

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News Today (Dec 17, 2025): Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Analyst Targets, Dividend Watch and Key Risks

HSBC’s $13.6 billion bid to privatize Hang Seng Bank advanced after an independent board committee recommended minority shareholders accept the HK$155 per share offer. HSBC ADS traded at $74.66, down 0.82% in New York, while London shares closed at 1,111.8p. The deal values Hang Seng at a 33% premium to its recent average price. The scheme document was sent to shareholders on December 15.
17 December 2025
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Rio Tinto plc (RIO.L) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook as of December 17, 2025

Rio Tinto plc (RIO.L) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook as of December 17, 2025

On December 17, 2025, Rio Tinto shares traded at 5,663.0 pence, near a 52-week high. The company approved a $191 million feasibility study for the Rhodes Ridge iron ore project in Western Australia. A Russian court ordered Rio to pay $1.32 billion to Rusal in a legal dispute over Queensland Alumina Ltd. Investors await Rio’s next earnings on February 19, 2026.
17 December 2025
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Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News Today: Buybacks, Gulf of Mexico Kaikias Project, and Analyst Forecasts on December 17, 2025

Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News Today: Buybacks, Gulf of Mexico Kaikias Project, and Analyst Forecasts on December 17, 2025

Shell shares fell 2.45% to $70.46 in U.S. trading as oil prices hit their lowest since early 2021, pressuring energy stocks. The company approved a new waterflood project at its Kaikias field in the Gulf of Mexico, aiming to add 60 million barrels of recoverable oil. Shell also revived efforts to exit a German refinery. Analysts are watching shareholder returns as crude weakness tests cash flow.
17 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock News Today (December 17, 2025): Oil Volatility, Buybacks, Dividend Ahead, and the Lightsource bp Solar Deal

BP PLC Stock News Today (December 17, 2025): Oil Volatility, Buybacks, Dividend Ahead, and the Lightsource bp Solar Deal

BP shares fell sharply in London, closing near £4.23 after a broad energy sector sell-off. The NYSE-listed ADR traded around $33.76, reflecting similar pressure from volatile oil prices. Oil rebounded over 1% early Wednesday after the U.S. announced a blockade on Venezuelan tankers, but supply concerns persist. BP continues buybacks and prepares its next dividend amid market swings.
17 December 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RKT.L) Stock: Buyback Update, Malaysia Distribution Deal and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RKT.L) Stock: Buyback Update, Malaysia Distribution Deal and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser on Wednesday disclosed a repurchase of 58,400 shares at an average 5,993.10p each, with shares to be held in treasury. The company also announced a new distribution partnership with DKSH in Malaysia to expand its consumer health and hygiene reach. On December 15, Reckitt cancelled 30 million treasury shares. Total voting rights now stand at 672,455,622 shares.
17 December 2025
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SBI Share Price Today: State Bank of India Stock Rises on PSU Bank Rally, Rate Cuts, and Leadership Moves (Dec 17, 2025)

SBI Share Price Today: State Bank of India Stock Rises on PSU Bank Rally, Rate Cuts, and Leadership Moves (Dec 17, 2025)

State Bank of India shares rose up to 1.7% intraday on December 17, 2025, trading near ₹978 and supporting India’s benchmark indices as PSU banks outperformed a flat market. The Nifty PSU Bank index gained about 1% while the Nifty 50 slipped. SBI’s move followed leadership developments, including the government’s reappointment of Ashwini Kumar Tewari as Managing Director.
17 December 2025
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Eternal Limited Stock (NSE: ETERNAL) News Today (17 December 2025): Jefferies Sticks With ₹480 Target, JM Financial Cuts to ₹400 as Quick-Commerce Competition Heats Up

Eternal Limited Stock (NSE: ETERNAL) News Today (17 December 2025): Jefferies Sticks With ₹480 Target, JM Financial Cuts to ₹400 as Quick-Commerce Competition Heats Up

Eternal Limited shares traded near ₹285.65 by early afternoon on 17 December 2025 after a sharp drop the previous day, when the stock fell over 5% amid concerns about food-delivery market share. UBS reported Swiggy gained share in November while Eternal’s volumes slipped. Jefferies maintained a positive outlook on the stock, while JM Financial trimmed its target.
17 December 2025
ICICI Bank Share Price Today (17 December 2025): What’s Moving ICICIBANK Stock, Analyst Targets, and Key Triggers Ahead

ICICI Bank Share Price Today (17 December 2025): What’s Moving ICICIBANK Stock, Analyst Targets, and Key Triggers Ahead

ICICI Bank Limited (NSE: ICICIBANK) was in focus on 17 December 2025 as Indian equities turned choppy and banking names weighed on benchmark indices. By midday, ICICI Bank shares were trading around ₹1,350, down roughly 1%–1.5% on the session after closing near ₹1,366 previously, with active volumes and investors tracking a cluster of near-term catalysts—most notably the impending listing of ICICI Prudential Asset Management and evolving expectations around India’s interest-rate path. Investing.com UK+1 Below is a complete, news-driven roundup of the current updates, forecasts, and analyses investors were digesting on 17.12.2025, plus what to watch next. ICICI Bank stock on
17 December 2025
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Kaynes Technology India Ltd Stock in Focus: AOI Electronics–Mitsui Semiconductor Tie‑Ups, Share Price Moves, and Analyst Targets (Dec 17, 2025)

Kaynes Technology India Ltd Stock in Focus: AOI Electronics–Mitsui Semiconductor Tie‑Ups, Share Price Moves, and Analyst Targets (Dec 17, 2025)

Kaynes Technology shares rose about 1% to ₹4,227 in early trade December 17 after its semiconductor arm announced partnerships with Japan’s AOI Electronics and Mitsui & Co. The stock has dropped nearly 24% in December amid concerns over cash flow and accounting. Kaynes aims to launch OSAT operations in India by mid-2027, following government approval in September 2024. The stock hit a 52-week low of ₹3,714 on December 9.
17 December 2025
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BSE Ltd Share Price Today (17 December 2025): Latest News, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook for BSE Stock

BSE Ltd Share Price Today (17 December 2025): Latest News, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook for BSE Stock

BSE Ltd shares traded at ₹2,655.80 as of 12:19 PM IST Wednesday, up 1.9% from the previous close. The stock moved between ₹2,611 and ₹2,673 intraday, with a 52-week high of ₹3,030. Investors tracked BSE’s new mutual fund distribution tie-up with India Post and ongoing regulatory changes affecting derivatives trading. Indian benchmarks were near-flat amid global rate uncertainty.
17 December 2025
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Hindustan Zinc share price hits a fresh 52-week high on silver’s record run: Jefferies’ ₹660 target, latest news, and what could drive HINDZINC stock next

Hindustan Zinc share price hits a fresh 52-week high on silver’s record run: Jefferies’ ₹660 target, latest news, and what could drive HINDZINC stock next

Mumbai, December 17, 2025 — Hindustan Zinc Limited (NSE: HINDZINC, BSE: 500188) is back in the spotlight after the stock pushed to a fresh 52-week high in Wednesday’s session, riding a powerful rally in silver prices and a wave of new brokerage commentary. By early afternoon, Hindustan Zinc was trading around the ₹582–₹584 zone, after touching a new 52-week high near ₹587.8 (levels vary slightly by exchange and timestamp). Moneycontrol+2Moneycontrol+2 The market’s logic is fairly direct: Hindustan Zinc isn’t only a zinc-and-lead story anymore. It’s also increasingly treated as a liquid, listed proxy for silver momentum in India, and silver
17 December 2025
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Polycab India Ltd Stock in Focus: ₹544-Crore Block Trade, Analyst Targets and FY26 Growth Outlook (Dec 17, 2025)

Polycab India Ltd Stock in Focus: ₹544-Crore Block Trade, Analyst Targets and FY26 Growth Outlook (Dec 17, 2025)

Polycab India shares fell over 3% to around ₹7,100 on Wednesday after a ₹544.32-crore block trade on the NSE involving 756,782 shares at ₹7,192.50 each. Trading volumes spiked, with intraday lows near ₹7,031 and a wide price range reported. The stock saw total traded value near ₹882 crore by late morning. Motilal Oswal maintained a ‘Buy’ rating with a ₹9,110 target.
17 December 2025
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Vedanta Ltd Share Price Hits Record High After NCLT Clears Demerger: Latest News, Targets, and Outlook (17 December 2025)

Vedanta Ltd Share Price Hits Record High After NCLT Clears Demerger: Latest News, Targets, and Outlook (17 December 2025)

Vedanta Ltd shares hit a record high near ₹580.45 on December 17 after the National Company Law Tribunal approved its demerger plan. The order allows Vedanta to split into five listed entities focused on aluminium, oil & gas, iron & steel, and power, alongside the residual Vedanta Ltd. Approval for the merchant power business demerger remains pending. Investors responded to both the regulatory clearance and firmer metal prices.
17 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Sensex, Nifty Slip After Early Gains as Rupee Volatility, Fed Uncertainty and FII Selling Keep Dalal Street on Edge

India Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Sensex, Nifty Slip After Early Gains as Rupee Volatility, Fed Uncertainty and FII Selling Keep Dalal Street on Edge

The BSE Sensex fell 127.69 points to 84,552.17 and the NSE Nifty 50 dropped 37.80 points to 25,822.30 by midday Wednesday as the rupee swung sharply and foreign portfolio outflows persisted. The rupee rebounded after RBI intervention but remained volatile. Market breadth was weak, with declines outpacing advances. PSU banks outperformed in an otherwise pressured session.
17 December 2025
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Akzo Nobel India Stock Slides Up to 15% on ₹1,638 Crore Block Deal After JSW Takeover: Latest News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Akzo Nobel India Stock Slides Up to 15% on ₹1,638 Crore Block Deal After JSW Takeover: Latest News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Akzo Nobel India shares fell as much as 15% on December 17 after a large block deal at a discount, with 48.8–51.9 lakh shares—about 9–11% of equity—traded for around ₹1,638 crore. The likely seller was Imperial Chemical Industries, part of the former promoter group, days after JSW Paints completed its takeover and became the new majority owner.
17 December 2025
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Epack Durable Limited Stock Surges on Heavy Volumes: What’s Driving EPACK Share Price, Analyst Targets, and the Hisense JV Timeline (Dec 17, 2025)

Epack Durable Limited Stock Surges on Heavy Volumes: What’s Driving EPACK Share Price, Analyst Targets, and the Hisense JV Timeline (Dec 17, 2025)

EPACK Durable shares surged to ₹320–₹330 by mid-day Wednesday, with over 38 million shares traded—about 39% of total equity—following a steep drop after weak September-quarter results. Market data showed sector-leading liquidity and wide intraday swings. The rebound follows heavy losses earlier in 2025, with the stock previously falling from a 52-week high near ₹670 to lows around ₹245.
17 December 2025
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Meesho Limited Stock Jumps to Upper Circuit on Dec 17, 2025: UBS “Buy” Call, ₹220 Target, and What’s Next for Meesho Shares After the IPO

Meesho Limited Stock Jumps to Upper Circuit on Dec 17, 2025: UBS “Buy” Call, ₹220 Target, and What’s Next for Meesho Shares After the IPO

Meesho shares jumped 20% to a record high near ₹216 on December 17, 2025, after UBS initiated coverage with a “Buy” rating and a ₹220 target. Trading volume surged, with the stock nearly doubling its ₹111 IPO price within a week of listing. Market capitalization estimates ranged from ₹94,000 to ₹98,000 crore by late morning.
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 08.02.2026

8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 12:52 AM EST Australian Shares Set for Volatile Earnings Season Amid Market Sensitivity February 8, 2026, 12:49 AM EST. **Australian stock markets** face heightened volatility as earnings season kicks off with little room for error. Analysts warn that even a **1% earnings miss** could trigger sharp price swings, stripping away previous insulation from market shocks. This turbulence reflects the removal of 'shock absorbers' in share prices, signaling an unpredictable three weeks ahead for investors. Anthony Macdonald, business journalist and Chanticleer columnist, forecasts significant fluctuations likely exceeding historical norms.
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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