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

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

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PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock Outlook 2026: Rebrand, Lithium Rally and High Short Interest

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock Outlook 2026: Rebrand, Lithium Rally and High Short Interest

PLS Group Limited has turned into one of the loudest signals in the global lithium story as 2025 wraps up. The ASX‑listed lithium producer has rebranded, expanded into Brazil, ramped up downstream projects – and become one of the most heavily shorted large‑cap stocks in Australia, all while its share price has surged from last year’s lows. FNArena.com+3investorpa.com+3PLS+3
5 December 2025
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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 Limited – now rebranding as PLS Group Limited – sits at the centre of the global lithium story as 2025 draws to a close. The ASX‑listed lithium producer has bounced hard from last year’s slump, is reshaping its corporate identity, and remains one of the most heavily shorted large‑cap stocks in Australia. That mix of strong operations, volatile commodity prices and divisive valuation is exactly what makes Pilbara Minerals one of the most closely watched names on the market.
4 December 2025
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Pilbara Minerals (PLS Group) Share Price in December 2025: Lithium Rally, Name Change and What Comes Next for ASX:PLS

Pilbara Minerals (PLS Group) Share Price in December 2025: Lithium Rally, Name Change and What Comes Next for ASX:PLS

Pilbara Minerals – now rebranding as PLS Group Limited – has quietly turned into one of the wildest comeback stories on the ASX. After a brutal lithium bear market, the stock has roared back, sparked a sector-wide short squeeze, bought a major Brazilian asset, and is now changing its name just as analysts argue over whether it’s still cheap or wildly overvalued.
1 December 2025
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Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

ASX Today: Australian Shares Slip 0.5% as Jobs Beat Cools Rate‑Cut Hopes; Xero Sinks, Domino’s & Lithium Surge — 13 November 2025

Sydney — Thursday, 13 November 2025 — Australia’s share market finished lower after a stronger‑than‑expected labour report tempered hopes for further Reserve Bank easing. The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,753.40, down 0.52%, marking a fresh 50‑day low. The All Ordinaries also eased. Materials outperformed while interest‑rate‑sensitive sectors lagged. Yahoo Finance+2ABC+2
13 November 2025
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