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ASX Top Gainers Today (12 December 2025): Rhythm Biosciences surges, while gold, uranium and “value rotation” lift Australia’s sharemarket

ASX Top Gainers Today (12 December 2025): Rhythm Biosciences surges, while gold, uranium and “value rotation” lift Australia’s sharemarket

Sydney, 12 December 2025 — Australia’s sharemarket rallied on Friday as investors piled into resources and financials, with the S&P/ASX 200 up about 1.2% in early afternoon trade and most sectors in the green. ABC But the real fireworks were in individual names: a cluster of small-cap stocks posted double‑digit jumps, while large-cap miners (including gold-linked names) dominated the ASX 200’s risers list. Market Index+2Market Index+2 Below is a detailed look at today’s biggest gainers on the Australian stock market (ASX), what’s driving the moves, and the key macro and commodity themes shaping the session. Why the ASX is rising
12 December 2025
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DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price today: stock slides 6.6% after fresh share issue and ongoing governance questions

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price today: stock slides 6.6% after fresh share issue and ongoing governance questions

DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) has just logged another wild trading day on the ASX, with the counter‑drone specialist’s share price falling sharply after a new equity issuance – only 24 hours after it was one of the index’s top gainers. DroneShield share price today (11 December 2025) As of the close on Thursday, 11 December 2025: Short‑term performance: At today’s price, third‑party data providers estimate DroneShield’s market capitalisation at roughly A$1.7–2.0 billion, depending on whether they reference yesterday’s close or today’s. TipRanks+1 Why DroneShield shares fell today Small equity issue, big reaction The immediate catalyst for today’s sell‑off was news that
11 December 2025
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ASX Top Gainers Today: Marmota, Fenix, H&G High Conviction and More Defy a Choppy Market (11 December 2025)

ASX Top Gainers Today: Marmota, Fenix, H&G High Conviction and More Defy a Choppy Market (11 December 2025)

Sydney | 11 December 2025 The Australian sharemarket delivered another volatile session on Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 swinging from early gains into a late sell-off as investors digested a US Federal Reserve rate cut and a mixed local jobs report. While the benchmark index slipped to around 1% lower by the close, a cluster of small and mid‑cap names surged, producing some eye‑watering one‑day gains across gold, iron ore and microcap investment plays. Market Index+2Trading Economics+2 Below is a breakdown of the biggest stock gainers on the ASX today, why they jumped, and what current forecasts and commentary are
11 December 2025
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ASX Most Active Stocks Today (11 December 2025): National Storage REIT, DroneShield, Liontown and Pilbara Dominate Trade

ASX Most Active Stocks Today (11 December 2025): National Storage REIT, DroneShield, Liontown and Pilbara Dominate Trade

Australia’s share market has delivered a low‑key but eventful session on Thursday, 11 December 2025, with the S&P/ASX 200 edging 0.06% higher to close around 8,584 points after trading between 8,574 and 8,659. Investing.com Behind that modest index move was a burst of activity in a handful of high‑profile names. By traded volume, today’s most active stocks on the Australian market were: Each of these stocks was trading on heavy volume as investors reacted to major corporate news, sector‑level shifts and fast‑changing macro signals after last night’s US Federal Reserve rate cut and a surprisingly weak Australian jobs report. Reuters+1
11 December 2025
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Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Stock Today: OpenAI Deal, $1.7bn Capital Return and 2026 Outlook as at 10 December 2025

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Stock Today: OpenAI Deal, $1.7bn Capital Return and 2026 Outlook as at 10 December 2025

Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) heads into the final weeks of 2025 as one of the most closely watched blue‑chip stocks on the ASX, combining record profits, a $1.7 billion capital return, a fresh partnership with OpenAI, and a steady stream of product‑safety and privacy headlines. At today’s price, the conglomerate behind Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and a growing health and chemicals portfolio trades on a premium multiple, with analysts split over whether the stock is fairly valued quality or simply expensive defensiveness. Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price snapshot on 10 December 2025 As of around 15:44 (GMT+11) on 10 December 2025, Wesfarmers
10 December 2025
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Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Stock Outlook on 10 December 2025: Qube Bid, Dividend Payout and 2026 Forecasts

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Stock Outlook on 10 December 2025: Qube Bid, Dividend Payout and 2026 Forecasts

Macquarie Group Limited (ASX: MQG) heads into the final weeks of 2025 with its share price hovering around A$195, a major A$11.6 billion takeover proposal on the table, and a freshly increased interim dividend scheduled to be paid next week.Reuters+3Investing.com+3MarketWatch+3 The stock is still digesting a softer‑than‑hoped half‑year profit and an underperforming commodities franchise, even as analysts project modest revenue growth, stronger earnings in 2026 and mid‑teens upside from current levels.TradingView+3Reuters+3Webull+3 This article summarises the latest share‑price action, corporate news, forecasts and analyst views on Macquarie Group as at 10 December 2025. It is general information only, not financial advice.
10 December 2025
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Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Stock Update: Price, Latest News and 2026 Outlook – 10 December 2025

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Stock Update: Price, Latest News and 2026 Outlook – 10 December 2025

Fortescue Ltd (formerly Fortescue Metals Group) remains one of the most closely watched mining stocks on the ASX, thanks to its combination of high dividends, record iron ore shipments and an increasingly ambitious green energy and “green iron” strategy. Investor Centre+1 As at late morning on 10 December 2025, Fortescue shares were trading around A$22.45, giving the group a market capitalisation of roughly A$69 billion and cementing its position among the ASX’s heavyweight miners.Intelligent Investor+1 Over the past six months, the FMG share price has surged more than 40%, far outpacing the company’s mid‑single‑digit production growth and reflecting the strength
10 December 2025
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ASX Top Gainers Today (10 December 2025): Lion Rock Minerals, Tissue Repair and Silver Stocks Light Up the Australian Market

ASX Top Gainers Today (10 December 2025): Lion Rock Minerals, Tissue Repair and Silver Stocks Light Up the Australian Market

The Australian share market is treading water at index level today, but under the surface it’s a very different story. As of mid‑afternoon on 10 December 2025, the S&P/ASX 200 is roughly flat, yet pockets of small‑cap miners, healthcare names and a handful of financials are posting double‑digit percentage gains.Market Index+ 1 Driving much of the action: record‑high silver prices, renewed enthusiasm for critical minerals, and a cluster of stock‑specific catalysts ranging from exploration results to earnings upgrades.The Australian+ 2The Motley Fool+ 2 Below is a rundown of the biggest stock gainers on the ASX today, based on Market Index’s
10 December 2025
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Zip Co (ASX: ZIP) share price today: buy‑back ramp‑up, US dual‑listing plans and 2026 forecasts – 9 December 2025

Zip Co (ASX: ZIP) share price today: buy‑back ramp‑up, US dual‑listing plans and 2026 forecasts – 9 December 2025

Australia’s Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) has become one of the most closely watched names on the ASX again in late 2025. The buy now, pay later (BNPL) and digital payments group is running an aggressive on‑market share buy‑back, working on a potential US dual listing, fielding a new US regulatory inquiry and trying to convince investors that its hard‑won profitability is sustainable. Below is a detailed wrap of what’s new on 9 December 2025, and how analysts currently see the stock. Zip Co share price on 9 December 2025 As of early afternoon on 9 December 2025, Zip Co
9 December 2025
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National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Share Price on 9 December 2025: Dividends, Valuation and Outlook After FY25 Results

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Share Price on 9 December 2025: Dividends, Valuation and Outlook After FY25 Results

As of 9 December 2025, National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) sits at the intersection of three big themes for investors: a rich valuation, a resilient dividend, and a suddenly more uncertain interest‑rate outlook. Around early afternoon on Tuesday, NAB shares were trading near A$40.8–A$41.0, giving the bank a market value of roughly A$124 billion and placing the stock roughly in the middle of its 52‑week range of about A$29.8 to A$44.4.StockLight+1 At these levels, NAB is valued on about 18–19 times trailing earnings, roughly 17 times forward earnings, and close to 2.0× price‑to‑book, a clear premium to many global and
9 December 2025
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Most Active ASX Stocks Today (9 December 2025): Miners, Lithium Plays and Banks Drive the Market

Most Active ASX Stocks Today (9 December 2025): Miners, Lithium Plays and Banks Drive the Market

Australian shares traded cautiously around the 8,600 mark on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, as investors waited for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s final interest-rate decision of the year and digested a string of stock‑specific catalysts. Futures pointed lower in the morning and the ASX 200 opened down about 0.3%, with only a couple of sectors in the green.Market Index+2ABC+2 Beneath the relatively modest index move, trading activity was concentrated in a familiar mix of iron ore giants, lithium stocks, big banks and a handful of high‑beta names. Data from TradingView and Investing.com show that Fortescue, BHP, Commonwealth Bank, Pilbara Minerals,
9 December 2025
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ASX Top Gainers Today (8 December 2025): Bass Oil Doubles as Lithium Heavyweights Liontown and Pilbara Rally

ASX Top Gainers Today (8 December 2025): Bass Oil Doubles as Lithium Heavyweights Liontown and Pilbara Rally

Australia’s sharemarket drifted lower on Monday, but you wouldn’t know it if you were only watching a handful of energy, lithium and small‑cap resource names. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped around 0.12% to 8,624.4 points as weakness in materials and utilities offset gains in communications, financials and parts of real estate.Market Index+1 Yet under the surface, stocks like Bass Oil, Liontown Resources and Pilbara Minerals delivered eye‑catching moves as investors positioned ahead of Tuesday’s RBA decision and a big week of global central‑bank meetings.IG+1 Below is a rundown of the biggest stock gainers on the Australian market today, what drove their
8 December 2025
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7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:49 AM EST CSL Faces Growth Uncertainty Amid Seqirus Spin-off Pause and Flu Vaccine Demand Drop February 7, 2026, 12:49 AM EST. CSL (ASX:CSL) confronts near-term challenges after delaying its Seqirus vaccine unit spin-off due to weaker U.S. flu vaccination uptake, impacting its fiscal 2026 growth outlook. Regulatory scrutiny in Europe over its Tavneos kidney therapy data, plus intensifying U.S. competition for its Vifor iron products, heighten concerns over product credibility and pricing pressure. Despite these headwinds, CSL's diversified portfolio in plasma, vaccines, and kidney therapies underpins its
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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