HSBC Holdings Plc Stock on 3 December 2025: New Chair, Softer BoE Capital Rules and AI Push Shape the 2026 Story
HSBC Holdings stock hovered near 52-week highs on December 3, 2025, after confirming Brendan Nelson as permanent Group Chair. Shares in London traded at 1,087.8p, up 39% year-to-date, while Hong Kong shares gained 53% over the past year. The bank reported strong earnings and mid-teens return-on-equity guidance. HSBC also announced progress on the Hang Seng Bank takeover and a new AI partnership with Mistral.