Today: 20 March 2026
Subscribe
Browse Category

ASX Updates 30 November 2025 - 5 December 2025

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Share Price, Dividend and Green Energy Outlook – Latest News and Forecasts as of 5 December 2025

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Share Price, Dividend and Green Energy Outlook – Latest News and Forecasts as of 5 December 2025

Fortescue shares are trading near record highs around A$21.7 despite a 41% drop in FY25 net profit to US$3.37 billion and a sharp cut to dividends. The miner has scrapped some green hydrogen projects but is increasing investment in green iron and batteries. Revenue fell 15% to US$15.5 billion, while shipments hit a record 198.4 million tonnes. The stock is up over 50% from April lows, valuing Fortescue at about A$66.5 billion.
5 December 2025
····
CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Share Price, Buyback and 2026 Outlook: Latest News and Forecasts as at 5 December 2025

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Share Price, Buyback and 2026 Outlook: Latest News and Forecasts as at 5 December 2025

CSL shares closed at A$182.43 on 5 December 2025, near multi-year lows after restructuring, a guidance cut, and a delayed vaccines spin-off. The company has repurchased over 2.5 million shares under a new buyback and opened a A$1 billion vaccine and antivenom plant in Melbourne. Market cap stands near A$89 billion, with shares down about 35% over 12 months.
5 December 2025
···
Aristocrat Leisure (ASX: ALL) Stock Update – 4 December 2025: Price Action, Earnings Strength and ESG Momentum

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX: ALL) Stock Update – 4 December 2025: Price Action, Earnings Strength and ESG Momentum

Aristocrat Leisure shares traded at A$57.90 intraday on 4 December 2025, down from A$58.62 the previous session and about 15% lower year-to-date. The company reported FY25 revenue of A$6.3 billion, up 11%, and NPATA of A$1.6 billion, up 12%. Technical analysts upgraded the stock to “Hold/Accumulate” but forecast a possible further drop to A$44–A$50 over the next three months.
4 December 2025
··
ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) Share Price, Latest Announcements and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) Share Price, Latest Announcements and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

ARB Corporation shares traded at $32.8–$33.0 on December 4, 2025, near the lower half of their 52-week range. The company lifted CEO Lachlan McCann’s fixed pay to about $1.39 million, effective October 1. ARB also announced the proposed issue of 22,739 performance rights to senior executives, representing potential dilution of about 0.03%.
4 December 2025
··
Santos Limited (ASX: STO) Share Price, Takeover Fallout and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

Santos Limited (ASX: STO) Share Price, Takeover Fallout and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

Santos Limited (ASX: STO) closed just below A$6.60 on 4 December 2025, trading in a narrow A$6.50–6.65 range after the collapse of an $18.7 billion takeover bid by ADNOC in September. Shares are down 2–3% year-on-year, underperforming the ASX 200. Market cap stands at about A$21.2 billion, with a trailing P/E of 13–14 and a dividend yield near 6%.
4 December 2025
····
Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) Stock Outlook on 4 December 2025: PLS Group Rebrand, Lithium Rebound and Heavy Short Interest

Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) Stock Outlook on 4 December 2025: PLS Group Rebrand, Lithium Rebound and Heavy Short Interest

Pilbara Minerals, now rebranding as PLS Group Limited, traded near A$3.89 per share on 3 December 2025, up 55% over 12 months and among the ASX 100’s top performers for November. Short interest remains above 10% of free float, while analyst targets lag at A$3.0. The company’s rally follows a lithium price rebound and strong operational results. The rebrand was formalized in a 28 November ASX filing.
4 December 2025
·
Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Stock on 4 December 2025: Dividend Update, Qube Bid and 2026 Outlook

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Stock on 4 December 2025: Dividend Update, Qube Bid and 2026 Outlook

Macquarie Group shares traded near A$195.44 on 4 December 2025, up 1% intraday after confirming a new dividend update and the completed sale of an asset-management franchise to Nomura. The stock remained flat over the week as investors weighed a half-year net profit of A$1.66 billion, a trailing P/E of about 20, and a 3.4% dividend yield.
4 December 2025
····
APA Group (ASX: APA) Stock Outlook – Brigalow Gas Deal, Networks Sale and Dividend Strength as at 2 December 2025

APA Group (ASX: APA) Stock Outlook – Brigalow Gas Deal, Networks Sale and Dividend Strength as at 2 December 2025

APA Group shares closed at A$9.22 on 1 December 2025, near a one-year high, then rose nearly 1% to about A$9.30 in early trade after announcing a joint deal with CS Energy for the 400 MW Brigalow Peaking Power Plant in Queensland. APA will hold 80% of the project, which targets operation in 2028 and aims to support over 150,000 homes during peak demand.
2 December 2025
···
National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Stock on 2 December 2025: Dividend Update, Share Price Outlook and 2026 Forecast

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Stock on 2 December 2025: Dividend Update, Share Price Outlook and 2026 Forecast

National Australia Bank shares traded around A$40.10–A$40.12 early afternoon 2 December, with a market cap near A$123 billion. NAB confirmed a fully franked final dividend of 85 cents per share, bringing the FY25 total to 170 cents. The DRP issue price for the 12 December allotment was set at A$40.45. The stock remains about 10–12% below its early November high of A$45.25.
2 December 2025
··
Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock Outlook: 2025 Gold Rally, New Power Deal and 2026 Forecasts

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock Outlook: 2025 Gold Rally, New Power Deal and 2026 Forecasts

Northern Star Resources shares are trading near record highs at A$27.20 after a 90% rally in 2025, outperforming the ASX 200 by over 60 percentage points. On December 2, Zenith Energy signed a 25-year renewable power deal to supply the company’s KCGM operations, with commissioning targeted for mid-2027. The stock’s trailing dividend yield stands at about 2%.
2 December 2025
·
Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) Stock Outlook for December 2025: Qube Bid, Nomura Deal and 2026 Forecast

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) Stock Outlook for December 2025: Qube Bid, Nomura Deal and 2026 Forecast

Macquarie Group traded just above A$193 per share on 2 December 2025, down 10–14% for the year and well below 2025 highs. The bank reported first-half FY26 profit of A$1.66 billion, up 3% but missing forecasts, and declared a A$2.80 interim dividend. Macquarie launched an A$11.6 billion bid for Qube Holdings and completed a US$1.8 billion asset management sale to Nomura.
2 December 2025
······
Pantoro Gold (ASX:PNR) Share Price Outlook: Tulla Stake Sale, Norseman Grades and 2026 Forecasts – 2 December 2025 Update

Pantoro Gold (ASX:PNR) Share Price Outlook: Tulla Stake Sale, Norseman Grades and 2026 Forecasts – 2 December 2025 Update

Tulla Resources sold 25.8 million Pantoro Gold shares for about A$129 million on 2 December, cutting its stake to 6.11%. Pantoro’s share price dropped roughly 9% to A$4.90–5.00 in midday trading. Despite the fall, the stock is up nearly 200% over the past year, with a market cap near A$2.1 billion. Tulla says it remains committed to Pantoro’s long-term success.
2 December 2025
···
Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) Share Price Outlook on 1 December 2025: Lithium JV, Record Cash Flow and 2026 Forecasts

Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) Share Price Outlook on 1 December 2025: Lithium JV, Record Cash Flow and 2026 Forecasts

Evolution Mining closed at A$11.88 on 28 November 2025, just below its 52-week high, with a market cap near A$24 billion. FY25 results showed net mine cash flow more than doubled to A$1.54 billion and a record fully-franked final dividend of 13 cents per share. The company has launched a lithium joint venture in the US. Major brokers warn the stock may be priced for perfection.
1 December 2025
··
Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) Stock Outlook 2026: Lithium Rebound, Onslow Iron Milestones and What Analysts Expect Next

Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) Stock Outlook 2026: Lithium Rebound, Onslow Iron Milestones and What Analysts Expect Next

Mineral Resources shares traded at A$47.09 on 1 December 2025, down 4% for the day but over triple their 52-week low. The company’s market cap stands near A$9.3 billion after a year marked by debt concerns, a lithium slump, and a halt to dividends. FY25 revenue fell 15% to A$4.5 billion, with underlying NPAT at –A$112 million. Analyst price targets remain widely split.
1 December 2025
··
Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) share price hovers near A$197 as Qube bid, Nomura asset sale and dividend reshape the 2026 outlook

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) share price hovers near A$197 as Qube bid, Nomura asset sale and dividend reshape the 2026 outlook

Macquarie Group shares traded near A$197.45 on 1 December, about 18% below their 52-week high and 14–15% lower year-on-year, underperforming the broader market. The bank reported a half-year net profit of A$1.66 billion, up 3% from a year earlier but down 21% from the previous half. Assets under management rose to A$959.1 billion. Market cap stood at about A$72 billion.
1 December 2025
··
1 … 7 8 9 10 11

Stock Market Today

  • Cocoa Prices Fall on Strong Dollar and Improved West African Supply
    March 20, 2026, 2:22 PM EDT. Cocoa prices dropped sharply as May ICE NY cocoa fell 1.86% to a two-week low, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and improved supply prospects. Consistent rains in Ivory Coast and Ghana have boosted cocoa pod development, easing supply concerns. ICE cocoa inventories are at a 7.5-month high of 2.31 million bags, reflecting ample stockpiles. Despite recent demand signals with local grinders in Ivory Coast increasing contract purchases, price cuts by Ghana and Ivory Coast farmers-major suppliers producing over half the world's cocoa-limit price gains. Additional pressure comes from weak global demand evidenced by falling sales volumes and reduced cocoa grinding in key regions including Europe and Asia. Meanwhile, higher Nigerian exports further soften prices.
Go toTop