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Banking Sector News 9 December 2025 - 13 December 2025

United Overseas Bank (UOB) Stock: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Forecast for SGX:U11

United Overseas Bank (UOB) Stock: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Forecast for SGX:U11

Updated: 13 December 2025 United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) — SGX: U11 (Reuters: UOBH.SI) — is ending 2025 with investors focused on three big questions: how fast net interest margins will compress in 2026, whether credit costs stay contained after a sharp spike in provisions, and how much support shareholders get from ongoing capital returns. Recent headlines on covered bond issuance, a capital security call, and a subsidiary liquidation have added extra texture to the story — but earnings and interest-rate expectations remain the core drivers. UOB share price today: where the stock stands (Dec 13, 2025) UOB shares last
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 (ASX:CBA) closed up 2.11% on 12 Dec 2025. Here’s the after-the-bell recap, latest analyst targets, and key catalysts to watch. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) finished Friday’s session with a decisive bounce. After the market close on Friday, 12 December 2025, CBA shares settled at A$155.96, up A$3.22 (+2.11%) on the day, with an intraday range of A$153.02 to A$156.38. Investing.com+1 That move put CBA back in the spotlight at exactly the moment investors are re-litigating the “big question” hanging over Australia’s largest bank: is CBA’s quality worth its premium valuation—especially as the interest-rate narrative keeps
Goldman Sachs Stock Forecast (NYSE: GS): Fresh Highs, New Analyst Targets, and an M&A-Fueled 2026 Setup — What to Know on Dec. 12, 2025

Goldman Sachs Stock Forecast (NYSE: GS): Fresh Highs, New Analyst Targets, and an M&A-Fueled 2026 Setup — What to Know on Dec. 12, 2025

Goldman Sachs (GS) is trading near record levels as Wall Street lifts price targets and dealmaking momentum builds. Here’s the latest news, forecasts, and key risks to watch into 2026. Published: Friday, December 12, 2025 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) (NYSE: GS) is closing out the week in the spotlight as its stock hovers near fresh highs, helped by a powerful mix of rate-cut tailwinds, rebounding dealmaking, and a steady drumbeat of bullish (but increasingly selective) analyst commentary. By Thursday’s close (Dec. 11), GS finished at $911.03 after trading as high as $919.10 intraday, with pre-market pricing on Friday (Dec.
NatWest Group Plc Stock: NWG Shares Steady Near Highs as Cushon Sale, Buybacks and Rate-Cut Bets Shape the Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

NatWest Group Plc Stock: NWG Shares Steady Near Highs as Cushon Sale, Buybacks and Rate-Cut Bets Shape the Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

LONDON (12 December 2025) — NatWest Group Plc stock (LSE: NWG, NYSE: NWG) is ending the week with investors weighing a familiar trio of drivers for UK bank shares: capital returns (buybacks and dividends), strategic simplification (asset sales), and the interest-rate path heading into 2026. NatWest shares were around 623p at the close on Friday, 12 December 2025, leaving the stock near recent highs and within striking distance of its 52-week peak. Hargreaves Lansdown+1 What’s different this week is not a single blockbuster earnings print — NatWest’s next major financial update is still a couple of months away — but
Morgan Stanley (MS) Stock Forecast 2026: After the November 21 Dip, Is the Rally Running Out of Steam?

Morgan Stanley (MS) Stock Forecast 2026: After the November 21 Dip, Is the Rally Running Out of Steam?

Published December 11, 2025 – Analysis & Outlook Morgan Stanley’s stock (NYSE: MS) has raced back toward record highs after a brief pullback in late November. As of the afternoon of December 11, 2025, shares trade around $181–182, up from $158.17 at the close on November 21 – a gain of almost 15% in just three weeks. StockAnalysis With the stock now well above most 12‑month analyst price targets and fresh legal headlines out of Europe, investors are asking a simple question: is Morgan Stanley still a buy, or has the market gotten ahead of itself? This article walks through
Citigroup (C) Stock Hits Fresh 52‑Week High After Major Shake‑Up: Latest News, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

Citigroup (C) Stock Hits Fresh 52‑Week High After Major Shake‑Up: Latest News, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

Updated December 11, 2025 Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) is back in the spotlight. After unveiling a major leadership reshuffle and a reorganization of its U.S. consumer business in late November, the stock has climbed to a new 52‑week high around $112. On Wednesday, December 10, Citigroup shares rose 1.52% to close at $111.09, capping a seventh straight day of gains and breaking the previous 52‑week high of $110.25 set on December 8. Trading volume surged to 16.4 million shares, well above the 50‑day average of 12.7 million, signaling strong investor interest. MarketWatch+1 In intraday trading on December 11, the stock
National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Share Price, Dividend and Outlook on 11 December 2025

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Share Price, Dividend and Outlook on 11 December 2025

Sydney, 11 December 2025 — National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) is trading near the upper end of its recent range as investors weigh a fully franked dividend, flat but solid FY25 earnings, shifting interest-rate expectations and a mixed set of valuation calls from analysts and models. As of mid‑afternoon on 11 December 2025, NAB shares were changing hands at about A$41.28, up modestly on the previous close of A$40.96. That puts the stock towards the higher half of its 52‑week range of A$31.13 to A$45.25, with a market capitalisation of roughly A$126.5 billion, a trailing P/E ratio near 18.7 and
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Slips as RBA Hawkish Turn Lifts Miners but Hits Banks and Tech (10 December 2025)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Slips as RBA Hawkish Turn Lifts Miners but Hits Banks and Tech (10 December 2025)

Australian shares eased lower on Wednesday as investors digested a surprisingly hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and braced for a key US Federal Reserve decision, even while gold and mining stocks surged. ASX 200 Today: Key Numbers at the Close Australia’s benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index finished down 6.5 points, or 0.08%, at 8,579.40 on Wednesday, 10 December 2025.Investing.com+1 Other major indices: According to data from Investing.com and Yahoo Finance, today’s trading range for the ASX 200 was 8,562.1 to 8,611.1, within a 52‑week band of roughly 7,169 to 9,115.Investing.com+1 Despite the modest dip, the index remains up about 5%
United Overseas Bank (SGX: U11) Stock Outlook on 10 December 2025: Big Dividend, Big Provisions and a Delicate 2026

United Overseas Bank (SGX: U11) Stock Outlook on 10 December 2025: Big Dividend, Big Provisions and a Delicate 2026

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB), Singapore’s third‑largest bank, enters the final weeks of 2025 with a slightly bruised share price, a very generous dividend, and a balance sheet that has just absorbed one of the largest provisioning hits in its history. The key question for investors on 10 December 2025: is UOB now a high‑income opportunity, or a value trap hiding more credit risk? Where UOB’s share price stands today As of early afternoon on 10 December 2025, UOB shares trade around S$34.06 on the Singapore Exchange, down about 0.6% on the day. Over the last 12 months the stock
Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Edges Higher as Gold and Banks Lead Rally Ahead of Fed and BoC Decisions – December 9, 2025

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Edges Higher as Gold and Banks Lead Rally Ahead of Fed and BoC Decisions – December 9, 2025

Toronto’s stock market finished modestly higher on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, as investors leaned into Canada’s familiar power duo – resource producers and big banks – while positioning for back‑to‑back central‑bank decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada on Wednesday. TSX After the Bell: Modest Gain Near Record Territory Canada’s benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index closed around 31,266, up roughly 0.3% on the day, recovering a portion of Monday’s pullback and keeping the index within striking distance of last week’s record high near 31,542 points. Investing.com+1 Intraday, the TSX traded just above 31,100, with buyers stepping in whenever prices drifted lower, a pattern consistent
NatWest Group Plc (NWG) Stock on 9 December 2025: Price, Outlook, Analyst Targets and Key News

NatWest Group Plc (NWG) Stock on 9 December 2025: Price, Outlook, Analyst Targets and Key News

Published: 9 December 2025 NatWest Group Plc’s share price is trading close to 12‑month highs as investors digest strong third‑quarter results, a clean bill of health from the Bank of England’s 2025 stress test and fresh deals that underline the bank’s “simplify and grow” strategy. natwestgroup.com+1 Below is a detailed, news‑style overview of the NatWest share price today, the latest forecasts, and the key developments driving sentiment around NWG stock as of 9 December 2025. NatWest share price on 9 December 2025 NatWest Group trades in London under ticker NWG and in New York via ADRs under the same ticker.
HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA) Stock: December 2025 Price, Dividend and 2026 Outlook After BoE Stress Test and Chair Change

HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA) Stock: December 2025 Price, Dividend and 2026 Outlook After BoE Stress Test and Chair Change

LONDON, 9 December 2025 — HSBC Holdings Plc stock is trading near record levels as investors digest a powerful mix of news: a new group chair, a clean pass in the Bank of England’s 2025 stress test, a fresh interim dividend, ongoing share buybacks, and a high‑stakes plan to privatise Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank. At the same time, analyst forecasts now imply only modest upside after a 40%+ surge over the past year. StockAnalysis+2Reuters+2 Below is a detailed look at where HSBC (LON: HSBA; NYSE: HSBC) stands as of 9 December 2025, and how markets are framing its 2026
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7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:49 AM EST CSL Faces Growth Uncertainty Amid Seqirus Spin-off Pause and Flu Vaccine Demand Drop February 7, 2026, 12:49 AM EST. CSL (ASX:CSL) confronts near-term challenges after delaying its Seqirus vaccine unit spin-off due to weaker U.S. flu vaccination uptake, impacting its fiscal 2026 growth outlook. Regulatory scrutiny in Europe over its Tavneos kidney therapy data, plus intensifying U.S. competition for its Vifor iron products, heighten concerns over product credibility and pricing pressure. Despite these headwinds, CSL's diversified portfolio in plasma, vaccines, and kidney therapies underpins its
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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