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ASX Biggest Losers Today (11 December 2025): Lithium, Gold and Small Caps Lead the Sell-Off

ASX Biggest Losers Today (11 December 2025): Lithium, Gold and Small Caps Lead the Sell-Off

The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.6–0.8% to near 8,630 by early afternoon Thursday after a US Fed rate cut and strong commodity prices. Despite the index gain, lithium, gold, defence tech, and speculative small caps posted some of the day’s steepest losses. Australia’s unemployment rate held at 4.3% in November, but full-time jobs fell by 57,000 while part-time roles increased. Markets now see a higher risk of an RBA rate hike in early 2026.
11 December 2025
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ASX Biggest Losers Today: Cogstate, Immuron and GQG Partners Lead Australian Stock Market Declines (10 December 2025)

ASX Biggest Losers Today: Cogstate, Immuron and GQG Partners Lead Australian Stock Market Declines (10 December 2025)

Cogstate shares fell over 16% to $2.10 after the company cut profit and revenue guidance, triggering heavy selling. The S&P/ASX 200 hovered near flat by mid-session, masking sharp losses in healthcare, speculative miners, and financials. Immuron plunged 37%, Tusker Minerals dropped 27%, and Janus Electric slid 24%. The 10-year Australian bond yield rose above 4.8%, pressuring growth stocks.
10 December 2025
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ASX Today: 7 Things to Know Before the Australia Stock Market Opens on 10 December 2025

ASX Today: 7 Things to Know Before the Australia Stock Market Opens on 10 December 2025

The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.45% lower at 8,586 on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia held rates at 3.60% and signaled a “higher for longer” stance. ASX 200 futures rose about 0.2–0.3% early Wednesday, pointing to a modest rebound. Rate-sensitive sectors led declines, while the Australian dollar climbed to US$0.665. Global markets await a key US Federal Reserve decision.
9 December 2025
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PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Share Price, UBS Upgrade and 2026 Forecast: What the Rebranded Pilbara Minerals Means for Investors

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Share Price, UBS Upgrade and 2026 Forecast: What the Rebranded Pilbara Minerals Means for Investors

PLS Group Limited traded near A$4.11 on the ASX on 9 December 2025, just below its 52-week high, after an 80% gain over 12 months. The company, rebranded from Pilbara Minerals, reported FY25 revenue down nearly 40% and a net loss of about A$196 million as lithium prices fell. Market cap stands at roughly A$13 billion. The legal name change took effect on 27 November 2025.
9 December 2025
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock on 9 December 2025: ASX 50 Promotion, Power Shocks and the 2026 Rare Earths Outlook

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock on 9 December 2025: ASX 50 Promotion, Power Shocks and the 2026 Rare Earths Outlook

Lynas Rare Earths shares fell 5% to A$12.93 by midday 9 December, extending a slide that leaves the stock 40% below its October high but still 110% above January lows. The drop follows news of Lynas joining the ASX 50 on 22 December and a director share sale for tax reasons. Market cap stands near A$13–14 billion. Short-term technical signals remain negative despite strong year-to-date gains.
9 December 2025
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ASX Top Gainers Today: Immutep, Cosmo Metals, OD6 & Sunrise Energy Metals Lead the Rally (9 December 2025)

ASX Top Gainers Today: Immutep, Cosmo Metals, OD6 & Sunrise Energy Metals Lead the Rally (9 December 2025)

Cosmo Metals shares surged over 30% after reporting high-grade gold intercepts at its Bingara Project in New South Wales. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.1–0.2% by late morning as investors awaited the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate decision. Small-cap resource and biotech stocks posted double-digit gains despite a quiet broader market.
9 December 2025
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock Outlook: ASX 50 Promotion, Power Disruptions and 2026 Boom Forecasts

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock Outlook: ASX 50 Promotion, Power Disruptions and 2026 Boom Forecasts

Lynas Rare Earths will join the S&P/ASX 50 Index on 22 December, replacing Amcor and Mirvac. Shares traded at A$13–13.3 on 8 December, down from A$14.14 last week but still up over 85% in 2025. Morningstar says the stock is overpriced despite forecasts for revenue to nearly double in 2026. Power issues at a key plant are pressuring output and sentiment.
8 December 2025
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Whitehaven Coal (ASX: WHC) on 5 December 2025: Buybacks, Debt, and a High‑Conviction Bet on Metallurgical Coal

Whitehaven Coal (ASX: WHC) on 5 December 2025: Buybacks, Debt, and a High‑Conviction Bet on Metallurgical Coal

Whitehaven Coal traded near a 52-week high at A$7.67 on Friday, up over 4% with a market cap around A$6.1 billion. The company confirmed it has repurchased about 4.5 million shares since August, totaling roughly A$30.8 million. Recent daily buybacks reached over 275,000 shares in early December. Whitehaven’s current dividend yield sits near 2–2.5%.
5 December 2025
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Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price, Special Dividend Windfall and OpenAI Deal – What 4 December 2025 Means for Investors

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price, Special Dividend Windfall and OpenAI Deal – What 4 December 2025 Means for Investors

Wesfarmers shares hovered near A$82 on Thursday as the company distributed A$1.50 per share to investors, split between a capital return and a special dividend. The payment follows recent asset sales and was approved at the October AGM. Shares have risen about 15% in 2025 despite a sharp October drop. A new AI partnership with OpenAI and mixed broker forecasts added to market activity.
4 December 2025
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock on 4 December 2025: Power Shocks, Heavy Rare Earths and the 2026 Outlook

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock on 4 December 2025: Power Shocks, Heavy Rare Earths and the 2026 Outlook

Lynas Rare Earths shares traded at A$14.10 on 4 December 2025, valuing the company near A$14–15 billion, after more than doubling from a 52-week low but still down 35% from October highs. Net profit for FY25 fell to A$8 million from A$84.5 million a year earlier, missing forecasts. Quarterly revenue rose to A$200.2 million as new heavy rare earths output began. No dividend declared.
4 December 2025
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WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) Share Price Jumps on Investor Day and RBC Upgrade: 2026 Outlook, Risks and Forecasts

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) Share Price Jumps on Investor Day and RBC Upgrade: 2026 Outlook, Risks and Forecasts

WiseTech Global shares closed at A$74.44 on 4 December, up 2.6% for the day and 13% for the week after an investor day and a major US acquisition. RBC Capital upgraded the stock to Outperform, citing reduced uncertainty around its new commercial model. Shares remain down about 40% year-to-date amid ongoing insider-trading and governance concerns.
4 December 2025
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DroneShield (ASX:DRO) Share Price on 2 December 2025: 800% Boom, 75% Bust and What Comes Next for the Defence Tech Darling

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) Share Price on 2 December 2025: 800% Boom, 75% Bust and What Comes Next for the Defence Tech Darling

DroneShield shares closed at A$1.965 on 1 December, down from an early October peak near A$6.70. The stock remains more than double its 52-week low but has lost about 70% since its high, following governance controversies and insider selling. Volatility is high, with recent daily swings over 6%. Market capitalization stands near A$1.7 billion.
2 December 2025
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AUB Group (ASX:AUB) Plunges After $5.25bn Takeover Collapses – Is the Stock Now Undervalued?

AUB Group (ASX:AUB) Plunges After $5.25bn Takeover Collapses – Is the Stock Now Undervalued?

AUB Group shares plunged about 17–18% on Monday after private-equity bidders EQT and CVC withdrew a proposed A$45 per share takeover. The stock traded near A$31.30–31.35 on 2 December, recovering slightly from a close of A$30.63. AUB’s board maintains the business is worth A$45 a share and reaffirmed FY26 profit guidance. Most brokers still rate AUB a Buy, with price targets around A$40–43.
2 December 2025
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ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) Share Price, ASX Announcements and Analyst Forecasts – 2 December 2025

ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) Share Price, ASX Announcements and Analyst Forecasts – 2 December 2025

ARB Corporation shares fell about 2–2.5% to A$32.70 on 2 December, extending a 9% slide since early November and leaving the stock down 23% over 12 months. The company lodged a notice for a proposed issue of 22,739 performance rights, while investors also weighed CEO pay changes and a shift in substantial shareholding. Market cap stands near A$2.8 billion.
2 December 2025
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Santos Limited (ASX: STO) on 1 December 2025: Share Price, Takeover Fallout and 2026 Outlook

Santos Limited (ASX: STO) on 1 December 2025: Share Price, Takeover Fallout and 2026 Outlook

Santos Limited shares traded at A$6.44 on December 1, 2025, valuing the company at about A$21 billion, after a failed A$18.7 billion takeover bid from ADNOC in September. The stock sits near the lower half of its 52-week range and trades at a near-20% discount to the average analyst target. Production headwinds continue as Barossa LNG ramps up and Cooper Basin flooding impacts output.
1 December 2025
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U.S. stock futures climbed early Friday, with Dow e-minis up 151 points and Nasdaq 100 e-minis rising 148 points as lower Treasury yields boosted tech shares. Oil prices rose, with Brent crude at $104.96 a barrel amid concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. Nvidia projected stronger-than-expected revenue, while Workday surged nearly 12% premarket after beating estimates. Markets remain open Friday, with an early bond close ahead of Memorial Day.
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