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ASX Updates 13 December 2025 - 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 shares closed at A$3.56 on Friday, up from about A$3.31 at the start of December. The company completed its Cerro Matoso divestment in Colombia on December 1 and canceled over 3.3 million shares as part of an ongoing buyback. Market cap stood near A$16 billion last week. Board changes and scrutiny of the Hermosa project continue.
14 December 2025
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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 shares closed at A$4.87 on Friday, down 0.20% for the day and 1.6% for the week. The company reported buying back 2.4 million shares on Thursday for A$11.73 million, with prices between A$4.87 and A$4.92. Trading volume spiked mid-week. Political and regulatory scrutiny over mobile emergency-calling reliability remains elevated.
14 December 2025
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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)

Woodside Energy shares closed at A$24.73 on the ASX Friday, down 1.9% for the week, as oil prices slumped and strike risks grew at Pluto LNG Train 2. NYSE-listed shares ended at US$16.22. Brent crude settled near $61.12 a barrel, down over 4% on the week. Unions backed possible industrial action at Pluto 2, with first LNG cargo targeted for the second half of 2026.
14 December 2025
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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)

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) closed Friday at A$2.08, down 1.42% but up 10% for the week after sharp swings. Shares surged midweek following news of Belgium’s €2.8 million order for DroneShield jammers, then pulled back. Volume spiked on Wednesday and Thursday, with about 24 million shares traded each day. The stock traded between A$1.83 and A$2.36 over the week.
13 December 2025
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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 bought back 214,807 shares for A$4.9 million on 11 December 2025, paying between A$22.67 and A$22.99 per share. The company’s FY26 on-market buyback, running from September 2025 to June 2026, has reduced the share count by over 10.8 million so far. Shares closed at A$22.99 on 12 December. Analysts maintain a mostly neutral outlook.
13 December 2025
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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)

Northern Star Resources shares closed at A$27.33 on 12 December, up 2.86% as gold prices climbed above US$4,280 an ounce. The company’s market cap stood near A$39.06 billion. Renewed strength in precious metals and company updates, including new exploration and a renewable power deal, drove trading momentum. The ASX200 also rallied, led by materials stocks.
13 December 2025
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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 shares closed at A$17.30 on Friday, 12 December 2025, about 4% above the 52-week low set earlier in the month. The company reported over 10,000 storm-related claims and estimated net costs at A$350 million, reaching its reinsurance maximum event retention. Total natural hazard costs for the period hit up to A$1.275 billion, still within its FY26 allowance of A$1.77 billion.
13 December 2025
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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 at A$23.65 on 12 Dec 2025, up 1% from the previous session, with 2.95 million shares traded. The stock is up about 42% year-to-date and sits near its 52-week high. Materials led gains on the ASX, boosting sentiment for mining-linked stocks. Investors are watching upcoming AGM and dividend dates.
13 December 2025
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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, down 0.49% despite the S&P/ASX 200 rising 1.23%. Trading volume reached about 882,000 shares. No new price-sensitive filings were posted. CEO Rob Scott commented on cost pressures and productivity in an interview published the same day.
13 December 2025
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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 closed at A$12.76 on Friday, hitting a new 2025 high after reaching A$12.81 intraday. Shares have surged about 164% this year, up from A$4.83 in January. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.23%, while the Gold Sub-Index jumped 4.5%. Trading volume for EVN reached 6,015,424 shares.
13 December 2025
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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 closed at A$4.10 on Friday, down 0.5%, despite the S&P/ASX 200 rising 1.23%. The stock traded between A$4.06 and A$4.24 with volume near 21.76 million shares. Ord Minnett maintained a Hold rating and raised its target to A$4.05 from A$3.60. Broader markets rallied, but global risk sentiment remained mixed.
13 December 2025
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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

Westpac shares closed at A$38.80 on 12 December, up 1.41% as the ASX 200 rallied and financials rebounded. The AGM saw 39.8% of votes against director Peter Nash’s re-election, highlighting governance concerns. Trading volume reached 3.64 million shares. The stock now sits near its 52-week high.
13 December 2025
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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 shares closed at A$155.96 on 12 December 2025, up 2.11% for the day, with about 1.7 million shares traded. The ASX 200 rose 1.23% to a four-week high, led by gains in financials and materials. No new, price-sensitive announcements were issued by CBA during the session. The move appeared sector-driven rather than triggered by company-specific news.
13 December 2025
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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 shares closed at A$201.57 on Friday, up 2.66% after outperforming both the S&P/ASX 200 and the Financials sector. Around 818,661 shares changed hands. After the bell, Macquarie filed a notice with the ASX stating it ceased to be a substantial holder in AGE. The next ASX session opens Monday, December 15.
13 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • US Stocks Fall Amid Middle East Crisis and Rising Yields; Dow Drops 239 Points
    March 20, 2026, 3:48 PM EDT. U.S. stocks dropped sharply on March 20, 2026, driven by escalating Middle East conflict and a surge in Treasury yields. The Dow Jones fell 239 points (-0.52%) to 45,751. The S&P 500 slid 0.84% and the Nasdaq declined 1.28%, pressured by tech sell-offs including a 26% crash in Super Micro Computer after federal charges. Energy stocks showed resilience as crude oil prices neared $97.50 a barrel, stoking inflation fears. The 10-year Treasury yield jumped to 4.38%, raising rate hike odds. Gold and silver made tentative gains, while Bitcoin steadied near $70,000. Investors are poised for volatility pending geopolitical developments and economic data, with higher oil prices and inflation concerns clouding the outlook.
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