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ASX Updates News 14 December 2025 - 18 December 2025

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) Stock: Today’s Price Move, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) Stock: Today’s Price Move, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Macquarie Group shares closed at A$197.71 on December 18, down 0.91% after the company paid its A$2.80 interim dividend. Trading volume reached about 716,630 shares. The stock’s performance reflects mixed signals from steady asset management fees and subdued commodities trading. Macquarie Capital Notes 5 also paid a distribution on the same day.
18 December 2025
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NAB Share Price Today: National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) Stock News, Forecasts and Outlook for 18 December 2025

NAB Share Price Today: National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) Stock News, Forecasts and Outlook for 18 December 2025

NAB shares traded near A$41.81 on Thursday, with a market cap of about A$127.69 billion. The bank raised fixed home loan rates this week, now offering 5.39% p.a. for certain two-year owner-occupier loans. NAB and Commonwealth Bank expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise rates in February and May 2026. Analysts remain split on the stock’s outlook.
18 December 2025
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CBA Share Price Today: Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA) in Focus on 18 December 2025 as Options Expiry, Rate Outlook and Analyst Targets Collide

CBA Share Price Today: Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA) in Focus on 18 December 2025 as Options Expiry, Rate Outlook and Analyst Targets Collide

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares traded around A$154.56 on 18 December, up slightly after early volatility linked to options expiry. Pre-market pricing briefly indicated a 5% drop before stabilizing. Market focus remains on shifting expectations for 2026 interest rates, with CBA economists forecasting a possible RBA hike as soon as February 2026.
18 December 2025
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ASX Today: What to Know Before the Australian Stock Market Opens (18 December 2025)

ASX Today: What to Know Before the Australian Stock Market Opens (18 December 2025)

Australian shares are heading into Thursday’s open with a fragile global backdrop and a market that’s looking for a reason to stabilise after three straight sessions of declines. Pre-market pricing is essentially flat to slightly weaker, with SPI/ASX 200 futures hovering around unchanged to modestly down depending on the time you check—pointing to a cautious start rather than a decisive gap higher or lower. Market Index+1 That “tight” pre-open call matters because sentiment is being pulled in opposite directions: US tech weakness and elevated risk aversion on one side, firmer commodities (iron ore, copper, oil, precious metals) on the other. The result is a market that
17 December 2025
PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock Surges on Lithium Rally: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock Surges on Lithium Rally: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

SYDNEY — 17 December 2025. PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) shares jumped sharply on Wednesday, extending a volatile week for Australia’s lithium heavyweights as investors rotated back into battery materials on fresh demand optimism. By late afternoon, PLS was up about 5% at roughly A$4.08, after trading between A$3.885 and A$4.110 during the session—leaving it just below its 52‑week high of A$4.20. Intelligent Investor The move wasn’t happening in isolation. Across the ASX, lithium names were among the standout performers, with Liontown and Mineral Resources also rising strongly on the day. Capital Brief Below is what drove PLS Group Limited stock
17 December 2025
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Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price Today: Rate Outlook Shock, NZ Capital Rule Shift, and What Analysts Forecast on 17 December 2025

Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price Today: Rate Outlook Shock, NZ Capital Rule Shift, and What Analysts Forecast on 17 December 2025

Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, as a trio of developments collide: a meaningful shift in Westpac’s own interest-rate forecast, fresh regulatory direction out of New Zealand that affects Australian-owned banks (including Westpac), and a steady drumbeat of valuation-focused analyst commentary as bank stocks digest a strong run. At around late afternoon in Australia, Westpac shares were trading near A$38.42, down modestly on the prior close, with the day’s range roughly A$38.01 to A$38.50. Investing.com+1 Below is a detailed, investor-focused roundup of the key news, forecasts, and analysis driving Westpac stock
17 December 2025
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Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) Stock Update: Buy-Back Progress, New Share Quotations, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts (17 December 2025)

Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) Stock Update: Buy-Back Progress, New Share Quotations, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts (17 December 2025)

SYDNEY — 17 December 2025 — Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB), the global supply-chain logistics group best known for its CHEP pallet pooling network, delivered a cluster of market-facing updates today that matter more for what they signal than for their raw size: steady execution of its FY26 on-market share buy-back, plus two small tranches of ordinary shares slated for quotation under employee incentive arrangements. While none of today’s filings change Brambles’ operating outlook on their own, together they reinforce a familiar 2025–26 narrative for the stock: capital returns via buy-backs, incremental equity issuance from long-running incentive plans, and an investor
17 December 2025
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) stock: share price slips on 17 December 2025 as rate-hike talk returns — forecasts, catalysts and risks

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) stock: share price slips on 17 December 2025 as rate-hike talk returns — forecasts, catalysts and risks

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares fell on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, with investors weighing a suddenly-shifting interest-rate narrative and fresh macro signals that could shape bank earnings into 2026. CBA was down about 1.1% at around A$153.42 in late afternoon trade (15:15), compared with the prior close of A$155.13, after trading between roughly A$152.76 and A$154.78 on the day. Intelligent Investor The stock’s move mattered beyond CBA shareholders. As the ASX’s largest bank and one of the market’s heaviest weights by value, CBA’s direction often acts like a tide line for the financials sector—especially on sessions when rate
17 December 2025
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Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) Stock: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts on 16 December 2025

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) Stock: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts on 16 December 2025

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) is back in focus on 16 December 2025 as investors weigh a mix of near-term share price volatility against an expanding long-life asset base, major growth capex at Kalgoorlie, and fresh operational and infrastructure developments across the supply chain. As of 16 December 2025, Northern Star shares were indicated around A$26.07, down about 2.6% on the session, after trading between roughly A$25.93 and A$26.90 (delayed pricing). Intelligent Investor+2Investing.com+2 That dip comes after a strong year for gold equities overall, with market coverage continuing to highlight precious metals strength as a key macro tailwind for Australian
16 December 2025
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CSL Limited Stock (ASX:CSL): Buyback Update, Analyst Price Targets and the 2026 Outlook (16 Dec 2025)

CSL Limited Stock (ASX:CSL): Buyback Update, Analyst Price Targets and the 2026 Outlook (16 Dec 2025)

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares remained under pressure on Tuesday as investors weighed a fresh buyback update against a still-choppy outlook for earnings growth. The stock traded around A$177–178 in afternoon trade, extending a volatile stretch that has left the biotech giant materially lower in 2025. Intelligent Investor+1 While CSL remains one of the ASX’s most globally significant healthcare businesses, the market narrative has shifted sharply in recent months: near-term uncertainty at CSL Seqirus (vaccines), scrutiny over growth assumptions, and debate over how quickly CSL Behring’s plasma therapies can rebuild margins have all become central to the investment case. Below is
16 December 2025
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) Stock Outlook on 16 December 2025: Rate-Hike Call, Analyst Targets and Key Catalysts

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) Stock Outlook on 16 December 2025: Rate-Hike Call, Analyst Targets and Key Catalysts

Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock (ASX: CBA) is back in the spotlight on 16 December 2025, not because of a fresh earnings release, but because the interest-rate narrative that helped define bank valuations in 2025 is shifting again—quickly. Over the past week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has moved from “rates on hold” chatter to explicitly warning the next move could be up, and today both CBA and NAB economists have publicly shifted their forecasts toward a February 2026 hike. Reuters+2CommBank+2 For investors in CBA shares, that’s a big deal: interest-rate expectations influence bank margins, credit growth, bad debts,
16 December 2025
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Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (15 December 2025)

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (15 December 2025)

Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) is trading around the low-A$80s as Australia’s retail heavyweight heads into year-end with a rare combination of “steady defensive” cashflows and very modern questions about AI, privacy, and execution risk. As of mid-afternoon Monday, Wesfarmers’ own investor update showed the stock at A$81.20, up 0.73% on the day. Wesfarmers That price action comes after a packed few weeks for the conglomerate behind Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, and a growing portfolio in health, chemicals/energy/fertilisers and lithium—including a new OpenAI partnership, a fresh tax transparency report, and the follow-through from its $1.50-per-share capital management payout earlier this month. Wesfarmers+2Company
15 December 2025
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CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR) Share Price This Week, Latest News, and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR) Share Price This Week, Latest News, and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (latest market data reflects the ASX close on Friday, 12 December 2025). CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR) — the global online automotive classifieds and marketplace operator best known for carsales in Australia — has had a rough December so far, with the stock sliding for most of the past week despite a generally supportive “Santa rally” tone in parts of the Australian market. Below is a complete, publication-ready weekly wrap covering the latest company news from the past several days, what analysts and market data providers are forecasting, and what to watch in the week ahead
14 December 2025
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Suncorp Group Limited (ASX: SUN) Stock Outlook: Storm-Claims Update, Reinsurance Impact, Buyback Support and Analyst Targets for the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Suncorp Group Limited (ASX: SUN) Stock Outlook: Storm-Claims Update, Reinsurance Impact, Buyback Support and Analyst Targets for the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Suncorp Group Limited (ASX: SUN) heads into the week ahead with investors focused on late‑November storm claims, reinsurance retention, and broker targets. Here’s the latest news roundup, what moved the SUN share price this week, and the key catalysts to watch next. Updated: 14 December 2025 Suncorp Group Limited stock (ASX: SUN) is ending the week with the market’s attention fixed on a very Australian trio of drivers: hail, hazards, and how much of the bill reinsurance picks up. After a heavy burst of late‑November storms, Suncorp has escalated its on-the-ground response across multiple states and is now working through
14 December 2025
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Coles Group Ltd Stock (ASX: COL): Share Price Update, Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Coles Group Ltd Stock (ASX: COL): Share Price Update, Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) heads into the new week with investors juggling two very different forces: near-term execution (solid sales momentum and a fast-growing online channel) versus a longer‑dated but potentially meaningful regulatory overhang (a proposed “price gouging” ban aimed squarely at major supermarkets). As of the latest available ASX close (Friday, 12 December 2025), Coles shares were A$21.79, down 0.2% on the day, after trading between A$21.82 and A$22.10. Coles Group Coles share price this week: where COL stands right now With Australian markets closed over the weekend, Friday’s close is the most recent official reference point. This
14 December 2025
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Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) Stock Outlook This Week: Onslow Gas Milestone, Lithium Upgrades, and Key Catalysts Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) Stock Outlook This Week: Onslow Gas Milestone, Lithium Upgrades, and Key Catalysts Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Mineral Resources Limited (MinRes, ASX: MIN) is closing out the second week of December perched near the top of its 52‑week range — and, in classic MinRes fashion, the story isn’t about one single commodity. It’s about the collision of iron ore volumes (Onslow Iron + Pilbara Hub), lithium price expectations, and execution risk… with a dash of governance noise and balance‑sheet sensitivity that never fully leaves the chat. As of 14 December 2025 (Sunday, with the ASX closed), MIN was quoted around A$52.03, with a stated prior close of A$51.66, and a 52‑week range of A$14.05 to A$52.80 —
14 December 2025
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Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) Stock Update: Buyback Momentum, Share Price Moves, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) Stock Update: Buyback Momentum, Share Price Moves, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (AEST) Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) heads into the new trading week with attention firmly on one theme: capital returns via its on‑market share buy‑back—and the steady drip of ASX filings showing how many shares are being repurchased and cancelled. With no major Brambles-specific calendar events in the next few days, short-term price action may continue to be shaped by buyback execution, market sentiment, and macro signals that influence global industrials and offshore earners. As of 14 December 2025, Brambles was indicated around A$22.99, versus a prior close of A$22.81, with a 52‑week range of A$18.65–A$26.93.
14 December 2025
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Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) Stock Update: Fitch Upgrade, Buy‑Back Momentum, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) Stock Update: Fitch Upgrade, Buy‑Back Momentum, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (markets closed). Last close:A$56.71 on Friday, 12 December 2025. Aristocrat Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) heads into the new week with investors balancing three forces that can pull the share price in opposite directions: (1) a credit-rating upgrade from Fitch, (2) continued on‑market share buy‑backs, and (3) a live, headline‑prone legal dispute in the US gaming sector that has the potential to swing sentiment quickly. The stock finished the week at A$56.71, down from A$57.75 at the start of the week (Monday close), leaving ALL modestly lower over the five trading days. Aristocrat+1 Aristocrat share price
14 December 2025
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Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price This Week: Latest News, Forecasts and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 December 2025)

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price This Week: Latest News, Forecasts and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 December 2025)

Updated: 14.12.2025 (AEST) — Wesfarmers Limited (ASX: WES) heads into the new week balancing “steady as she goes” share-price action with a spikier news cycle: a fresh tax transparency release, a high-profile Kmart product recall, renewed debate about Bunnings pricing, and continued attention on Wesfarmers’ lithium exposure via the Covalent JV. As of the most recent ASX close (Friday 12 December 2025), Wesfarmers shares finished at A$80.62, down 0.49% on the day. Investing.com+1 Wesfarmers share price this week: range-bound trading, small swings Wesfarmers stock spent the week moving sideways in a fairly tight band. Based on daily trading data for
14 December 2025
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Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) Share Price Surges on Gold’s $4,280 Rally — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) Share Price Surges on Gold’s $4,280 Rally — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: 14 December 2025 (AEST) — Evolution Mining Limited (ASX: EVN) ended the week near fresh highs after a sharp lift in gold prices and renewed “safe-haven” momentum across precious metals. EVN’s latest catalyst calendar is also now clearer: the company has confirmed the release timing for its December quarter 2025 update and the accompanying investor conference call in January. Company Announcements+1 With markets closed over the weekend, this update looks at what moved EVN this week, the most relevant news from the past few days, where analyst forecasts and price targets currently sit, and what to watch in the
14 December 2025
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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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