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ASX Updates News 13 December 2025 - 14 December 2025

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock: This Week’s Rally, Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock: This Week’s Rally, Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) — still widely recognised by many investors under its former name, Pilbara Minerals — finished the latest trading week with the share price at A$4.10 (ASX close on Friday, 12 December 2025). In the past five sessions, the stock logged a high-volatility but broadly positive run, supported by a shift in lithium sentiment and a string of company updates that kept PLS in the headlines. MarketScreener+2StockAnalysis+2 With markets closed over the weekend (and this update timestamped 14.12.2025), the key question for the week ahead is whether the optimism that pushed lithium names higher can hold —
14 December 2025
South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) Stock: Buyback Shrinks Share Count, Hermosa Water Probe Grabs Headlines, and What to Watch This Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) Stock: Buyback Shrinks Share Count, Hermosa Water Probe Grabs Headlines, and What to Watch This Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

South32 Ltd stock (ASX: S32) heads into the new trading week with a busy mix of catalysts: an ongoing on‑market share buyback, a newly completed divestment in Colombia, boardroom changes, and fresh scrutiny around the company’s Hermosa project in Arizona. Meanwhile, the share price finished last week on a stronger note after an early‑December lift in momentum across resource names. South32 shares last closed around A$3.56 (12 December 2025), with market data also showing a December climb from the low A$3.30s earlier in the month. Yahoo Finance+2Investing.com+2 South32 share price this week: where S32 stands heading into Monday Because today
Telstra (ASX:TLS) Stock Update: Buyback Progress, Triple Zero Scrutiny, and Analyst Forecasts for the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Telstra (ASX:TLS) Stock Update: Buyback Progress, Triple Zero Scrutiny, and Analyst Forecasts for the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Telstra Group Limited shares ended the latest trading week a touch softer, with the spotlight split between a steady stream of on‑market buyback notices and a renewed burst of political and regulatory attention on mobile emergency-calling reliability in Australia. With ASX markets closed over the weekend, this update reflects the latest completed session (Friday, 12 December 2025) and the key headlines shaping sentiment into the week ahead. Investing.com+1 Telstra share price this week: a drift lower after Monday’s pop Telstra (ASX:TLS, TLS.AX) closed at A$4.87 on Friday (12 Dec), down 0.20% on the day. Over the week, the stock moved
14 December 2025
Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX:WDS) Stock: Latest News, This Week’s Moves, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX:WDS) Stock: Latest News, This Week’s Moves, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (markets closed; prices referenced are the latest available closes from Friday, 12 December 2025). Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX:WDS; NYSE:WDS) heads into the new week with investors balancing a familiar tug‑of‑war: near-term commodity-price pressure and labour/project headlines versus a longer-term LNG growth pipeline that could reshape cash flows later this decade. This past week, Woodside’s shares drifted lower, tracking a softer oil tape and digesting a cluster of project- and strategy-linked headlines—from industrial action risk at Pluto LNG Train 2 to Woodside’s notable presence in a US Gulf of Mexico lease sale. Reuters+3Investing.com+3Reuters+3 Woodside share
Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated today: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (AEST). With markets closed over the weekend, pricing references in this article use the most recent ASX close (Friday, 12 December 2025). Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) ended the week near its highs as Australia’s biggest ASX-listed gold producer continued to ride a powerful macro tailwind: a buoyant gold price. By Friday’s close, Northern Star shares were around A$27.33, up A$0.76 (+2.86%) on the day and within touching distance of recent 52‑week highs. MarketWatch+1 That headline move, though, only tells part of the story. Over the last week, Northern Star has been in
14 December 2025
Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price: This Week’s Moves, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price: This Week’s Moves, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: 14 December 2025 (Sunday) — Australian markets last traded on Friday, 12 December. markets.ft.markitdigital.com Westpac Banking Corporation’s shares ended the week on a firmer note, but the story behind the ticker has been less about a single macro headline and more about a cluster of very “bank in 2025” issues: operational resilience (an EFTPOS/online disruption in peak Christmas trading), governance scrutiny at the AGM, and a shifting interest-rate narrative that keeps re-pricing the entire Australian bank sector. Below is a detailed recap of what moved Westpac (ASX: WBC) this week, what analysts are forecasting now, and the key catalysts
14 December 2025
DroneShield Share Price Today (ASX:DRO): Stock Ends the Week at A$2.08 After Belgium “Drone Gun” Deal — Outlook for the Week Ahead (13 Dec 2025 Update)

DroneShield Share Price Today (ASX:DRO): Stock Ends the Week at A$2.08 After Belgium “Drone Gun” Deal — Outlook for the Week Ahead (13 Dec 2025 Update)

Updated: Saturday, 13 December 2025 (ASX is closed today; the latest share-price data reflects Friday’s close). Investing.com Australia DroneShield (ASX:DRO) closed Friday, 12 December 2025 at A$2.08, down 1.42% on the day but still up about 10% for the week after a sharp mid-week surge and equally sharp pullback. Investing.com Australia The big narrative behind the volatility hasn’t been a single earnings update this week, but a mix of fresh European counter-drone procurement headlines — including Belgium’s €2.8 million purchase of DroneShield handheld jammers (“drone guns”) — and the lingering aftershocks of governance and disclosure scrutiny that rattled sentiment in late November. Defense News+2Reuters+2 DroneShield share price this week: what happened day by day Here’s
Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) Stock Update: Buyback Pace, FY26 Guidance, Credit Upgrade, and Analyst Forecasts (13 Dec 2025)

Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) Stock Update: Buyback Pace, FY26 Guidance, Credit Upgrade, and Analyst Forecasts (13 Dec 2025)

Brambles Limited stock is back in focus as its FY26 on‑market buyback continues, shares are cancelled, and analysts maintain a mostly “Neutral” stance. Here’s the latest news, outlook, and price targets as of 13 December 2025. Sydney — 13 December 2025 — Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB), the global pallet‑pooling heavyweight behind supply-chain workhorses used by fast-moving consumer goods companies, is heading into the final weeks of 2025 with one big theme dominating near-term flow: capital returns. The company’s FY26 on‑market share buyback is not just “ongoing” in the abstract. It’s showing up in daily ASX filings, complete with exact share
Northern Star Resources Ltd Stock (ASX: NST): Latest News, Gold Price Tailwinds, FY26 Outlook and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 13, 2025)

Northern Star Resources Ltd Stock (ASX: NST): Latest News, Gold Price Tailwinds, FY26 Outlook and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 13, 2025)

Updated: 13 December 2025 Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) is heading into mid-December with two big forces pulling investor attention in the same direction: a renewed surge in precious metals prices (gold back above the US$4,280–$4,300 zone) and a run of company-specific updates that sharpen the longer-term growth story—exploration momentum across core hubs, the ongoing build-out at Kalgoorlie, and a major renewable power agreement designed to reduce energy risk at one of its flagship operations. PV Magazine Australia+4Reuters+4Reuters+4 With markets closed on Saturday, the latest tradeable reference point is Friday’s close (12 December). Northern Star finished the session at
13 December 2025
Suncorp Group Limited (ASX: SUN) Stock: Latest Storm-Cost Update, Share Buyback Signals and Analyst Forecasts as of 13 December 2025

Suncorp Group Limited (ASX: SUN) Stock: Latest Storm-Cost Update, Share Buyback Signals and Analyst Forecasts as of 13 December 2025

Suncorp Group Limited (ASX: SUN) heads into mid-December with investors fixated on a familiar Australian insurer storyline: weather, claims, and the quality of the reinsurance safety net. The stock most recently closed at A$17.30 on Friday, 12 December 2025, after recently touching a 52‑week low of A$16.63 earlier this month—putting the spotlight on whether the market is underpricing Suncorp’s capital strength or correctly discounting a volatile storm season. FT Markets+1 Below is a detailed, up-to-date wrap of the latest company disclosures, storm and claims updates, buyback activity, and current consensus-style price target ranges available as of Saturday, 13 December 2025.
13 December 2025
CAR Group (ASX:CAR) Share Price After the Bell (Dec 12, 2025): Why the Stock Fell and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

CAR Group (ASX:CAR) Share Price After the Bell (Dec 12, 2025): Why the Stock Fell and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Published: Saturday, December 13, 2025 CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR) finished Friday, December 12, 2025 lower, even as the broader Australian market surged in a late-year “Santa rally” narrative. The stock closed at A$30.89, down 1.62%, and was listed among the day’s weaker blue-chip performers in end-of-session market wraps. Intelligent Investor+2Intelligent Investor+2 One important calendar note up front: the ASX is not open on Saturday, December 13, 2025. So the actionable “before the open” window is effectively the lead-in to the next ASX trading session (Monday, December 15, 2025, local time)—unless you are watching offshore pricing on other venues or derivatives
13 December 2025
Orica Limited (ASX: ORI) Share Price After the Bell 12 December 2025: Key News, Forecasts and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Orica Limited (ASX: ORI) Share Price After the Bell 12 December 2025: Key News, Forecasts and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Orica (ASX: ORI) closed higher on 12 Dec 2025. Here’s the latest on price action, catalysts, analyst targets, buyback/dividend timeline, and what to monitor next. Orica Limited (ASX: ORI) ended Friday, 12 December 2025, on a firmer note—an encouraging finish for a stock that has been one of the Australian market’s standout performers this year. After the closing bell, investors were left weighing two things at once: the near-term setup (sector momentum, sentiment, positioning) and the known company catalysts that are now close enough to matter (AGM timing, dividend payment, and ongoing capital management). Here’s what happened in Orica shares
13 December 2025
Santos (ASX:STO) Stock After the Bell 12 Dec 2025: Oil Slips, Gas Policy Risk Looms Ahead of the Next Open

Santos (ASX:STO) Stock After the Bell 12 Dec 2025: Oil Slips, Gas Policy Risk Looms Ahead of the Next Open

Santos shares finished Friday at A$6.26 as oil and LNG prices stayed soft and Australia’s east-coast gas policy debate intensified. Here’s what to watch next. Santos Limited (ASX:STO) ended Friday’s session (12 December 2025) slightly lower, even as the broader Australian market enjoyed a strong “Santa rally” burst. The setup heading into the weekend is classic Santos: part commodity tape (oil and LNG pricing), part politics (east-coast gas rules), part execution (Barossa ramp-up and other project milestones). And there’s one important calendar reality check: 13 December 2025 is a Saturday, so the ASX cash market isn’t open. The next Santos
Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price after the bell Dec. 12, 2025: WES slips to A$80.62 — key news, forecasts, and what to watch before the next market open

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price after the bell Dec. 12, 2025: WES slips to A$80.62 — key news, forecasts, and what to watch before the next market open

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) closed at A$80.62 on Dec 12, 2025. Here’s the latest news, filings, analyst targets, and what to watch before the next ASX session. Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) finished Friday’s session modestly lower, even as the broader Australian market put on a surprisingly festive “Santa rally” outfit. At the close on Friday, 12 December 2025, Wesfarmers shares ended at A$80.62, down about 0.49% on the day after trading between roughly A$80.48 and A$81.40. Wesfarmers+2Yahoo Finance+2 That slight dip stood out mainly because the S&P/ASX 200 jumped 1.23% to 8,697.3—a strong risk-on day driven by big moves elsewhere (materials and financials
13 December 2025
Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) Stock After the Bell 12.12.2025: EVN Closes at A$12.76 Near a Fresh High — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) Stock After the Bell 12.12.2025: EVN Closes at A$12.76 Near a Fresh High — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) ended Friday’s session (12 December 2025) still riding the tailwinds of a roaring precious-metals tape, closing at A$12.76 after trading as high as A$12.81 — a level that effectively marks a fresh peak for the year-to-date run. Intelligent Investor It was also a strong “risk-on with a gold-core” kind of day for the broader market: the S&P/ASX 200 finished up 1.23%, and Market Index highlighted the Gold Sub-Index (XGD) jumping 4.5% as resources stocks led the charge into the close. Market Index Offshore, bullion remained a key part of the narrative. Reuters reported gold holding near
PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock After the Bell 12 December 2025: Share Price Recap, New Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock After the Bell 12 December 2025: Share Price Recap, New Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

PLS Group Limited (ASX: PLS) — the lithium producer formerly known as Pilbara Minerals — finished Friday’s session with a small pullback, even as the broader Australian market enjoyed a strong risk-on burst into the weekend. Here’s what actually happened in the tape on 12 December 2025, what the latest forecasts and broker notes are saying, and the key items worth checking before the next market open. PLS share price after the bell (12.12.2025): the numbers that mattered PLS closed Friday, 12 Dec 2025 at A$4.10, after trading in a relatively wide intraday band: A$4.17 open, A$4.24 high, A$4.06 low,
13 December 2025
Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) Stock After the Dec. 12, 2025 Close: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) Stock After the Dec. 12, 2025 Close: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Fortescue Ltd shares ended Friday, December 12, 2025, close to their 52-week peak after a strong run for Australian iron ore names. The headline move: FMG closed around A$22.98, up 1.06%, after trading in a A$22.64–A$23.20 range during the session. Investing.com Australia+1 One practical note before we dive in: December 13, 2025 is a Saturday, so the ASX isn’t open. What follows is best read as a “post-close Friday + weekend prep” briefing for the next tradable session. Fortescue share price recap after the bell on Dec. 12, 2025 Fortescue (FMG) finished the week with momentum still intact: That puts
13 December 2025
South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) After the Bell 12 December 2025: Why the Stock Jumped, Fresh Broker Calls, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) After the Bell 12 December 2025: Why the Stock Jumped, Fresh Broker Calls, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) finished Friday, 12 December 2025, with a clear “risk-on resources” tailwind behind it—closing at A$3.56, up 1.71% on the session, after trading between A$3.48 and A$3.565 on volume of about 25.65 million shares. Intelligent Investor+1 That move mattered in a broader tape that finally looked a lot like December is “supposed” to look: the S&P/ASX 200 surged 1.23% in a strong session led by Materials (+2.03%) and a sharp move in gold-linked names. Market Index Below is what stood out after the close on 12/12/2025, plus the practical checklist for what to know before the next
13 December 2025
Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price After the Bell on 12 December 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price After the Bell on 12 December 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

(SEO): Westpac shares closed at A$38.80 on 12 Dec 2025. Here’s what moved WBC, the latest AGM headlines, rate forecasts, sector outlook, and the key catalysts to watch next. Westpac Banking Corporation shares finished Friday’s session higher, riding a broad “risk-on” bounce across the Australian market and a rebound in financials. But the real story for investors isn’t just the closing print—it’s the mix of governance fallout from the AGM, intensifying focus on scams and operational resilience, and a macro backdrop that’s swinging between “rates could stay high” and “growth is cooling faster than expected.” Below is what mattered after
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Share Price After the Bell 12 December 2025: What Drove the Jump, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Share Price After the Bell 12 December 2025: What Drove the Jump, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) closed up 2.11% on 12 Dec 2025. Here’s the after-the-bell recap, latest analyst targets, and key catalysts to watch. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) finished Friday’s session with a decisive bounce. After the market close on Friday, 12 December 2025, CBA shares settled at A$155.96, up A$3.22 (+2.11%) on the day, with an intraday range of A$153.02 to A$156.38. Investing.com+1 That move put CBA back in the spotlight at exactly the moment investors are re-litigating the “big question” hanging over Australia’s largest bank: is CBA’s quality worth its premium valuation—especially as the interest-rate narrative keeps
13 December 2025
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