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ASX:IGO News 5 December 2025 - 16 January 2026

PLS Group share price falls after ASX close as lithium hits two-year highs; Jan 30 update looms

PLS Group share price falls after ASX close as lithium hits two-year highs; Jan 30 update looms

PLS Group shares fell 3.1% to A$4.68 Friday, making it one of the biggest losers on the ASX 200, while the index rose 0.48%. Lithium prices hit multi-year highs, with battery-grade chemicals topping $20,000 per ton. PLS will release its December-quarter report and hold an investor briefing on Jan. 30. U.S. lawmakers proposed a $2.5 billion critical minerals stockpile bill.
16 January 2026
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Best ASX Stocks to Buy Today (8 December 2025): Top Broker Picks, Lithium Winners and AI Plays

Best ASX Stocks to Buy Today (8 December 2025): Top Broker Picks, Lithium Winners and AI Plays

Australia’s share market is taking a breather today, but behind the modest index move there’s a lot happening in individual ASX stocks. On Monday, 8 December 2025, the S&P/ASX 200 slipped about 0.1% to around 8,624 points as investors stayed cautious ahead of tomorrow’s Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decision and key jobs data later in the week. Miners led the declines, while financials, real estate and some technology names eked out gains.mint+1 Within the index, lithium and data‑centre stocks are standing out, while a number of high‑quality healthcare and software names continue to attract buy ratings from brokers.Market Index+1
8 December 2025
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Best ASX Stocks to Buy Now (5 December 2025): Top Australian Shares for AI, Resources and Dividends

Best ASX Stocks to Buy Now (5 December 2025): Top Australian Shares for AI, Resources and Dividends

This article is general information only and is not personal financial advice. Always do your own research or speak with a licensed adviser before investing. 1. What’s happening on the Australian stock market today? The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.19% at 8,634.60 on 5 December 2025, with gains led by materials, financials and technology, while consumer discretionary and energy lagged. Big movers included BHP, Fortescue, lithium stocks like IGO and Mineral Resources, and tech names such as Life360 and NextDC. News.com.au Intraday commentary from Market Index shows the index effectively finishing the week flat, as strong resource stocks were offset by renewed interest‑rate worries. The
5 December 2025
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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