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ASX Updates News 8 December 2025 - 13 December 2025

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Share Price After the Bell (Dec. 12, 2025): Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Share Price After the Bell (Dec. 12, 2025): Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Macquarie Group Limited (ASX: MQG) finished Friday’s session firmly higher, riding a broad “risk-on” move in Australian equities that saw financials rejoin the rally. With December 13, 2025 falling on a Saturday (no ASX session), investors now have a weekend window to digest the latest filings and headlines ahead of the next regular ASX open on Monday, December 15. Market Index+1 Below is what happened after the bell on December 12, 2025, the news flow dated December 12, and the main cues worth tracking before trading resumes. After the bell: how MQG traded on Friday, December 12, 2025 Macquarie shares
13 December 2025
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Xero Limited Stock (ASX: XRO): Latest News, Share Price Drivers, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

Xero Limited Stock (ASX: XRO): Latest News, Share Price Drivers, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) is ending 2025 under a bright spotlight—just not the kind most shareholders enjoy. On 12 December 2025, Xero shares traded around A$112–A$114, hovering near a fresh 52-week low after a bruising stretch for growth and software names. StockAnalysis+2Financial Times Markets+2 That weak tape contrasts sharply with what Xero has been reporting operationally: rising subscribers, growing revenue, strong free cash flow, and a big strategic swing into US payments via its Melio acquisition. Company Announcements So what’s going on? Below is a full, up-to-date look at today’s major Xero stock news, the latest company guidance, and current
12 December 2025
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SEEK Limited Stock (ASX:SEK) Slides to A$22.82 on Dec 12, 2025 — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

SEEK Limited Stock (ASX:SEK) Slides to A$22.82 on Dec 12, 2025 — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) ended the week under pressure, trading around A$22.82 on 12 December 2025, as technical analysts flagged a worsening downtrend even while broader sell-side targets continue to imply meaningful upside into 2026. The stock’s slide comes amid a market that’s increasingly sensitive to “growth” valuations and to any hint that hiring demand is cooling—an issue that matters a lot for a company whose core engine is job advertising and recruitment marketplace activity. SEEK+2MarketScreener+2 Below is a full, up-to-date wrap of today’s SEEK share price action, the freshest market commentary, and the latest analyst targets and forward expectations available
12 December 2025
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Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) Share Price Today: Latest News, Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (12 December 2025)

Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) Share Price Today: Latest News, Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (12 December 2025)

Updated: 12 December 2025 (SEO): Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) stock is in focus on 12 December 2025 as investors weigh Kmart product recalls, AI-driven productivity plans, the Mt Holland lithium ramp-up, and shifting analyst price targets. Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) — the retail-and-industrials heavyweight behind Bunnings, Kmart Group, Officeworks and other businesses — is back in the spotlight heading into year-end trade, with investors balancing near-term retail margins against longer-run growth bets in data, automation and lithium. Wesfarmers As of 12 December 2025, Wesfarmers shares were trading around A$80.61, down roughly 0.5% versus the prior close of A$81.02, after moving between A$80.48 and
12 December 2025
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Liontown Limited Stock (ASX:LTR): Latest News, Lithium Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of 12 December 2025

Liontown Limited Stock (ASX:LTR): Latest News, Lithium Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of 12 December 2025

Liontown Limited stock (ASX:LTR) is back in the spotlight as investors weigh a new Canmax offtake agreement, an expanding “auction + index-linked” sales strategy, and shifting lithium price expectations from major banks. As of 12 December 2025, Liontown’s share price is around A$1.483 (delayed) with an indicated market cap of roughly A$4.36 billion, according to data shown on Intelligent Investor/Morningstar. Intelligent Investor Below is a detailed look at the most important Liontown Limited news, operational signals from recent company reporting, and the latest publicly available analyst target-price ranges—plus the catalysts and risks that matter most for ASX:LTR into 2026. What’s
12 December 2025
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock: Power Outage Risks, Index Additions, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus (12 December 2025)

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock: Power Outage Risks, Index Additions, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus (12 December 2025)

Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX: LYC) has been one of the most closely watched critical-minerals stocks in Australia in 2025—riding a potent mix of geopolitics, rare earth price swings, and major capacity expansion milestones. As of 12 December 2025, Lynas shares are trading around A$12.9, putting the company’s market value at roughly A$13 billion, after a sharp pullback from earlier highs amid renewed debate about valuation and near-term operational risk. Investing.com+1 The investment case is now balancing three big themes: Below is a detailed look at the latest news, forecasts, and analyses shaping Lynas stock right now. Why Lynas Rare
12 December 2025
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PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook as of 12 December 2025

PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook as of 12 December 2025

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) — the company investors long knew as Pilbara Minerals — is back in the spotlight in December as lithium equities rebound, broker notes turn less gloomy, and the company continues a leadership refresh. On Friday, 12 December 2025, PLS shares were indicated around A$4.16 in late morning trade, after a most-recent close of A$4.12 and a 52‑week range of roughly A$1.14 to A$4.20, according to market data tracked by Intelligent Investor. Intelligent Investor What’s driving attention now is a mix of company-specific developments (name change implementation, a new CFO appointment, a board change) and broader lithium-market
12 December 2025
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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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Telstra (ASX:TLS) Share Price Near 52‑Week High as Senate Scrutiny Meets Bullish Analyst Upgrades – 8 December 2025

Telstra (ASX:TLS) Share Price Near 52‑Week High as Senate Scrutiny Meets Bullish Analyst Upgrades – 8 December 2025

Telstra Group Limited (ASX:TLS) shares are trading just under the A$5 mark on 8 December 2025, leaving Australia’s largest telecom group close to the top of its 52‑week range as investors weigh fresh regulatory scrutiny against a string of earnings beats, share buybacks and upgraded analyst valuations.StockInvest+1 The latest catalyst is a Senate inquiry into Triple Zero reliability, which has pulled Telstra’s emergency‑call performance into the political spotlight at the same time Morningstar has lifted its fair value estimate for the stock and reaffirmed its view of Telstra as a “defensive” compounder under its new Connected Future 30 strategy.ChannelNews+2Morningstar+2 Telstra
8 December 2025
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Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

7 February 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.
XRP price today slips near $1.42 as thin weekend liquidity keeps traders on edge

XRP price today slips near $1.42 as thin weekend liquidity keeps traders on edge

7 February 2026
XRP fell about 5% Saturday to $1.42, extending a 22% weekly drop as thin liquidity and macro jitters drove sharp swings. Bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 after a brief plunge, while ether surged 12%. Ripple outlined plans for an “Institutional DeFi” roadmap, including a new lending protocol and permissioned DEX. The Federal Reserve held rates steady last week, with officials signaling caution on inflation.
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