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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)

The S&P/ASX 200 closed lower Wednesday, marking a three-day losing streak as banks dragged and miners offset some losses. Futures point to a flat or slightly weaker open Thursday amid global tech weakness and firmer commodity prices. Wall Street fell overnight, with the Nasdaq down 1.81% on renewed caution over AI and tech spending. Investors expect a cautious start and possible sector rotation early in the session.
17 December 2025
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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

PLS Group Limited shares rose about 5% to A$4.08 on Wednesday after upbeat analyst reports flagged stronger demand for electric vehicles and battery storage. JPMorgan raised its price target for PLS to A$4.80. Liontown and Mineral Resources also posted strong gains. Morgan Stanley cited 6% November growth in China’s battery EV market and a 29% year-to-date increase.
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 shares traded near A$38.42 on Wednesday afternoon, down slightly from Tuesday’s A$38.48 close. The bank withdrew its forecast for RBA rate cuts in 2026, now expecting rates to stay on hold through next year. New Zealand’s central bank confirmed new capital rules affecting Australian-owned banks, including Westpac.
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)

Brambles bought back 301,596 shares on 16 December 2025 for A$6.86 million, averaging A$22.76 per share. The company has repurchased 11,483,588 shares in FY26 to date. Brambles also lodged two small share issuances under employee incentive plans. Shares traded at A$22.78, with a 52-week range of A$18.65 to A$26.93.
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 shares fell 1.1% to A$153.42 by 15:15 AEDT Wednesday, tracking a weaker ASX session as investors reacted to a higher inflation forecast in Australia’s MYEFO. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.3% and financials dropped nearly 1%, with CBA down about 20% from its June 2025 high.
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 shares fell about 2.6% to A$26.07 on 16 December 2025 amid mixed sentiment in Australian equities. The move follows news of a SEK 260 million underground equipment order awarded to Sandvik for Western Australian operations, with deliveries set for 2026. The stock traded between A$25.93 and A$26.90, within a 52-week range of A$15.06 to A$27.99. Market cap stands near A$37 billion.
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 shares closed at A$177.26 on December 16, down 1.15%, as investors reacted to a new buyback update and ongoing uncertainty over earnings growth. The company disclosed it repurchased 60,491 shares for A$10.9 million on December 15, part of an up to A$750 million buyback running through June 2026. Market focus remains on CSL Seqirus guidance and margin recovery at CSL Behring.
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 shares closed at A$155.08 on 15 December, about 19% below their 2025 high. CBA and NAB economists now expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise rates in February 2026, with NAB forecasting two hikes by May. The RBA last held rates at 3.60% but warned of upside inflation risks. CBA stock rose in early trading Tuesday.
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 shares traded at A$81.20, up 0.73% mid-afternoon Monday, after CEO Rob Scott called Australia’s economy at a “tipping point” and stressed AI-driven productivity in a year-end interview. The stock moved between A$80.20 and A$81.47 intraday, following recent news of a group-wide OpenAI partnership and a $1.50-per-share capital management payout.
15 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 (ASX: SUN) reported over 18,000 insurance claims after late-November storms, calling it one of Queensland’s largest hail events. The company expects a net storm cost of A$350 million, reaching its reinsurance retention limit. SUN shares traded near A$17.30 this week, close to the lower end of their 52-week range.
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 shares closed at A$21.79 on Friday, down 0.2%, with the stock up about 15% year-to-date. The Australian government will ban supermarket price gouging from July 2026, targeting large chains like Coles with penalties up to A$10 million per breach. Coles disputes the need for new rules, citing thin margins. Uber Eats will become Coles’ exclusive on-demand delivery partner from 26 December.
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 shares traded near a 52-week high at A$52.03 as of 14 December, following news that Onslow Iron port operations switched fully to natural gas, aiming to cut diesel use by 60 million litres a year. State Street trimmed its stake from 7.46% to 6.32%. UBS and Macquarie raised lithium price forecasts, citing battery storage demand.
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)

Brambles Limited repurchased 214,807 shares on 11 December for A$4.9 million, with prices between A$22.67 and A$22.99. Total shares bought back reached 11,020,391 by that date. Recent filings show cancelled shares reducing the company’s issued capital to 1,359,539,530. Brambles shares last indicated at A$22.99.
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)

Wesfarmers shares closed at A$80.62 on Friday, down 0.49% for the day and nearly flat for the week. The company released its 2025 Tax Contribution Report, citing A$1.6 billion in taxes paid. Kmart recalled several children’s sensory activity sets after asbestos was found in the sand. Debate over Bunnings pricing and Wesfarmers’ lithium exposure continued.
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)

Evolution Mining shares closed at A$12.76 on Friday, up 8.6% for the week, as gold prices surged and safe-haven demand lifted mining stocks. The stock touched a 52-week high of A$12.81 and is up about 154% year-to-date. EVN confirmed its December quarter update and investor call for January. Market cap stands near A$24.9 billion.
14 December 2025
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  • Oil Prices Fluctuate as U.S. Stocks Stay Near Record Highs
    April 30, 2026, 2:19 PM EDT. Oil prices experienced volatility amid ongoing global economic concerns, swinging between gains and losses. Meanwhile, U.S. stock markets remained resilient, hovering just above their all-time record levels. Investors balanced hopes of economic recovery against persistent supply chain challenges and geopolitical tensions affecting energy markets. The mixed performance reflects uncertainty in commodities despite sustained bullish sentiment in equities. Market watchers remain cautious as oil's instability contrasts with stocks' steady climb, underscoring divergent pressures in energy and equity sectors.

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Capital One $425 Million Settlement: Who Gets Cash and When Checks Arrive

Capital One $425 Million Settlement: Who Gets Cash and When Checks Arrive

30 April 2026
A federal judge approved Capital One’s $425 million settlement over 360 Savings accounts, setting automatic payments to eligible customers for around July 27 if no appeal is filed. Payments will reflect the extra interest customers would have earned at higher rates, minus fees and costs. The case does not cover credit cards. Customers do not need to file claims unless they opted out of electronic payment.
Indiana Gas Prices Near $5 as Refinery Outage, Iran War Hit Drivers

Indiana Gas Prices Near $5 as Refinery Outage, Iran War Hit Drivers

30 April 2026
Indiana’s average regular gasoline price jumped to $4.417 per gallon Thursday, up 32.5 cents from Wednesday and 72.7 cents from a week ago, according to AAA. Some South Bend and Fort Wayne stations hit $4.99. The spike follows a shutdown at BP’s Whiting refinery and volatile crude prices linked to the Strait of Hormuz. Indiana’s average now exceeds the national average of $4.300.
Carvana Stock Fell Even After Record Sales. The Margin Catch Is Why

Carvana Stock Fell Even After Record Sales. The Margin Catch Is Why

30 April 2026
Carvana shares fell 1.8% to $389.39 Thursday afternoon after the company reported record first-quarter sales and profit but a decline in gross profit per vehicle. Carvana sold 187,393 retail vehicles, up 40%, with revenue rising 52% to $6.43 billion and net income reaching $405 million. Gross profit per retail unit dropped to $6,783 from $6,938 a year earlier. Wall Street analysts raised price targets despite margin pressure.
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