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ASX Updates News 14 December 2025 - 17 December 2025

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

SYDNEY — 17 December 2025. PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) shares jumped sharply on Wednesday, extending a volatile week for Australia’s lithium heavyweights as investors rotated back into battery materials on fresh demand optimism. By late afternoon, PLS was up about 5% at roughly A$4.08, after trading between A$3.885 and A$4.110 during the session—leaving it just below its 52‑week high of A$4.20. Intelligent Investor The move wasn’t happening in isolation. Across the ASX, lithium names were among the standout performers, with Liontown and Mineral Resources also rising strongly on the day. Capital Brief Below is what drove PLS Group Limited stock
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 Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, as a trio of developments collide: a meaningful shift in Westpac’s own interest-rate forecast, fresh regulatory direction out of New Zealand that affects Australian-owned banks (including Westpac), and a steady drumbeat of valuation-focused analyst commentary as bank stocks digest a strong run. At around late afternoon in Australia, Westpac shares were trading near A$38.42, down modestly on the prior close, with the day’s range roughly A$38.01 to A$38.50. Investing.com+1 Below is a detailed, investor-focused roundup of the key news, forecasts, and analysis driving Westpac stock
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)

SYDNEY — 17 December 2025 — Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB), the global supply-chain logistics group best known for its CHEP pallet pooling network, delivered a cluster of market-facing updates today that matter more for what they signal than for their raw size: steady execution of its FY26 on-market share buy-back, plus two small tranches of ordinary shares slated for quotation under employee incentive arrangements. While none of today’s filings change Brambles’ operating outlook on their own, together they reinforce a familiar 2025–26 narrative for the stock: capital returns via buy-backs, incremental equity issuance from long-running incentive plans, and an investor
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 (ASX: CBA) shares fell on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, with investors weighing a suddenly-shifting interest-rate narrative and fresh macro signals that could shape bank earnings into 2026. CBA was down about 1.1% at around A$153.42 in late afternoon trade (15:15), compared with the prior close of A$155.13, after trading between roughly A$152.76 and A$154.78 on the day. Intelligent Investor The stock’s move mattered beyond CBA shareholders. As the ASX’s largest bank and one of the market’s heaviest weights by value, CBA’s direction often acts like a tide line for the financials sector—especially on sessions when rate
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 Ltd (ASX:NST) is back in focus on 16 December 2025 as investors weigh a mix of near-term share price volatility against an expanding long-life asset base, major growth capex at Kalgoorlie, and fresh operational and infrastructure developments across the supply chain. As of 16 December 2025, Northern Star shares were indicated around A$26.07, down about 2.6% on the session, after trading between roughly A$25.93 and A$26.90 (delayed pricing). Intelligent Investor+2Investing.com+2 That dip comes after a strong year for gold equities overall, with market coverage continuing to highlight precious metals strength as a key macro tailwind for Australian
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 Limited (ASX:CSL) shares remained under pressure on Tuesday as investors weighed a fresh buyback update against a still-choppy outlook for earnings growth. The stock traded around A$177–178 in afternoon trade, extending a volatile stretch that has left the biotech giant materially lower in 2025. Intelligent Investor+1 While CSL remains one of the ASX’s most globally significant healthcare businesses, the market narrative has shifted sharply in recent months: near-term uncertainty at CSL Seqirus (vaccines), scrutiny over growth assumptions, and debate over how quickly CSL Behring’s plasma therapies can rebuild margins have all become central to the investment case. Below is
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 stock (ASX: CBA) is back in the spotlight on 16 December 2025, not because of a fresh earnings release, but because the interest-rate narrative that helped define bank valuations in 2025 is shifting again—quickly. Over the past week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has moved from “rates on hold” chatter to explicitly warning the next move could be up, and today both CBA and NAB economists have publicly shifted their forecasts toward a February 2026 hike. Reuters+2CommBank+2 For investors in CBA shares, that’s a big deal: interest-rate expectations influence bank margins, credit growth, bad debts,
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 Limited (ASX:WES) is trading around the low-A$80s as Australia’s retail heavyweight heads into year-end with a rare combination of “steady defensive” cashflows and very modern questions about AI, privacy, and execution risk. As of mid-afternoon Monday, Wesfarmers’ own investor update showed the stock at A$81.20, up 0.73% on the day. Wesfarmers That price action comes after a packed few weeks for the conglomerate behind Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, and a growing portfolio in health, chemicals/energy/fertilisers and lithium—including a new OpenAI partnership, a fresh tax transparency report, and the follow-through from its $1.50-per-share capital management payout earlier this month. Wesfarmers+2Company
15 December 2025
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CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR) Share Price This Week, Latest News, and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR) Share Price This Week, Latest News, and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (latest market data reflects the ASX close on Friday, 12 December 2025). CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR) — the global online automotive classifieds and marketplace operator best known for carsales in Australia — has had a rough December so far, with the stock sliding for most of the past week despite a generally supportive “Santa rally” tone in parts of the Australian market. Below is a complete, publication-ready weekly wrap covering the latest company news from the past several days, what analysts and market data providers are forecasting, and what to watch in the week ahead
14 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 Limited (ASX: SUN) heads into the week ahead with investors focused on late‑November storm claims, reinsurance retention, and broker targets. Here’s the latest news roundup, what moved the SUN share price this week, and the key catalysts to watch next. Updated: 14 December 2025 Suncorp Group Limited stock (ASX: SUN) is ending the week with the market’s attention fixed on a very Australian trio of drivers: hail, hazards, and how much of the bill reinsurance picks up. After a heavy burst of late‑November storms, Suncorp has escalated its on-the-ground response across multiple states and is now working through
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 Ltd (ASX: COL) heads into the new week with investors juggling two very different forces: near-term execution (solid sales momentum and a fast-growing online channel) versus a longer‑dated but potentially meaningful regulatory overhang (a proposed “price gouging” ban aimed squarely at major supermarkets). As of the latest available ASX close (Friday, 12 December 2025), Coles shares were A$21.79, down 0.2% on the day, after trading between A$21.82 and A$22.10. Coles Group Coles share price this week: where COL stands right now With Australian markets closed over the weekend, Friday’s close is the most recent official reference point. This
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 (MinRes, ASX: MIN) is closing out the second week of December perched near the top of its 52‑week range — and, in classic MinRes fashion, the story isn’t about one single commodity. It’s about the collision of iron ore volumes (Onslow Iron + Pilbara Hub), lithium price expectations, and execution risk… with a dash of governance noise and balance‑sheet sensitivity that never fully leaves the chat. As of 14 December 2025 (Sunday, with the ASX closed), MIN was quoted around A$52.03, with a stated prior close of A$51.66, and a 52‑week range of A$14.05 to A$52.80 —
14 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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