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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

  • United Utilities and Severn Trent Shares Soar on Ofwat Regulatory Boost
    April 30, 2026, 2:13 PM EDT. United Utilities (UU) saw its share price jump 11% in one day, defying typical utility sector expectations amid an £800m share issuance. This surge comes after Ofwat's regulatory settlement raised water bills and allowed for potential additional spending of £2.5bn, which could further increase UU's asset base growth to 10% per year through 2030. Key institutional investors like Australia's Future Fund and Atlas Infrastructure supported UU's equity raise. The planned spending aims to fund infrastructure around Manchester, potentially raising household bills by £10 each. Meanwhile, Severn Trent's shares rose 7%, driven by hopes for similar regulatory opportunities. Both firms have reached all-time highs, outperforming the FTSE 100, illustrating investor confidence despite sector-wide challenges.

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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.
Cigna’s Obamacare Exit Puts 369,000 Members on the Clock for 2027 Coverage

Cigna’s Obamacare Exit Puts 369,000 Members on the Clock for 2027 Coverage

30 April 2026
Cigna Group will exit the Affordable Care Act individual insurance market after 2026, affecting about 369,000 members in 11 states who must find new coverage for 2027. The announcement came as Cigna reported first-quarter revenue of $68.5 billion and raised its 2026 earnings outlook. CVS Health’s Aetna previously withdrew from the ACA market for 2026, impacting about 1 million enrollees.
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