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Dividend Investing News 17 December 2025 - 22 December 2025

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, “Value Reset” Momentum, Dividend Support, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, “Value Reset” Momentum, Dividend Support, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

McDonald’s shares closed Friday at $315.84, down 1.19%, with trading volume spiking to 7.1 million shares ahead of the holiday week. The company plans to start enforcing stricter franchise pricing standards in January 2026, focusing on consistent value for customers. Market cap stands near $225 billion; dividend yield is about 2.36%.
22 December 2025
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Carnival Corporation Stock Week Ahead (CCL): Dividend Return, Record 2025 Earnings, and the Key Catalysts to Watch Into Christmas Week

Carnival Corporation Stock Week Ahead (CCL): Dividend Return, Record 2025 Earnings, and the Key Catalysts to Watch Into Christmas Week

Carnival Corporation shares jumped nearly 10% to $31.12 Friday after reporting record 2025 results and reinstating its quarterly dividend for the first time since the pandemic. Trading volume surged ahead of a holiday-shortened week. The company posted $2.8 billion in net income and forecast further profit growth in 2026.
22 December 2025
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Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) Stock: Dividend Returns, Record 2025 Results, and the 2026 Outlook Driving New Bullish Forecasts (Dec. 21, 2025)

Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) Stock: Dividend Returns, Record 2025 Results, and the 2026 Outlook Driving New Bullish Forecasts (Dec. 21, 2025)

Carnival Corporation shares surged after reporting record 2025 revenue of $26.6 billion and net income of $2.8 billion, with Q4 net income at $422 million. The company reinstated its quarterly dividend and proposed unifying its dual-listed structure into a single NYSE listing. Shares closed Friday near recent highs, with CCL at $31.12 and CUK at $30.96.
21 December 2025
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OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Outlook on 21 Dec 2025: Latest News, Dividend Forecasts, Analyst Targets and What to Watch in 2026

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Outlook on 21 Dec 2025: Latest News, Dividend Forecasts, Analyst Targets and What to Watch in 2026

OCBC shares closed at S$19.55 on Dec. 19, near record highs after a year of strong gains. The bank reported 3Q 2025 net profit of S$1.98 billion and record non-interest income, offsetting pressure from cooling net interest margins. OCBC reaffirmed a S$2.5 billion capital return program, including special dividends and buybacks through 2026. The stock’s 52-week range is S$14.35 to S$19.69.
21 December 2025
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United Overseas Bank (UOB) Stock (SGX: U11) on Dec 21, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Targets, Dividend Outlook and 2026 Forecasts

United Overseas Bank (UOB) Stock (SGX: U11) on Dec 21, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Targets, Dividend Outlook and 2026 Forecasts

UOB shares closed at S$34.70 on Dec 19, down 0.09%, lagging peers amid concerns over China and Hong Kong property exposure. The bank’s Q3 net profit fell 72% to S$443 million after credit provisions surged to S$1.36 billion, including S$615 million in general allowances. UOB trades about 13% below its 52-week high. Investors remain focused on credit risks and dividend outlook.
21 December 2025
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Carnival Corporation & plc Stock (CCL, CUK) Surges as Dividend Returns: Record 2025 Results, 2026 Forecasts, and What Analysts Are Watching

Carnival Corporation & plc Stock (CCL, CUK) Surges as Dividend Returns: Record 2025 Results, 2026 Forecasts, and What Analysts Are Watching

Carnival Corporation shares jumped 9.7% to $31.12 and Carnival plc ADRs surged 17.6% to $30.96 after the company reinstated its quarterly dividend and reported record annual results. Carnival posted $3.1 billion in adjusted net income and $26.6 billion in revenue for the year. The board approved a $0.15 per share dividend, payable February 27, 2026. Management also announced plans to unify its dual-listed share structure.
21 December 2025
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Medical Properties Trust (MPW) Stock Forecast and News on Dec. 20, 2025: Dividend Hike, Prospect Bankruptcy Developments, and Wall Street Price Targets

Medical Properties Trust (MPW) Stock Forecast and News on Dec. 20, 2025: Dividend Hike, Prospect Bankruptcy Developments, and Wall Street Price Targets

Medical Properties Trust shares closed at $5.13 on Dec. 19, 2025, following a year marked by tenant restructurings and asset sales. The board raised its quarterly dividend to $0.09, payable Jan. 8, 2026. Prospect Medical Holdings, a key tenant, received court approval to exit bankruptcy after a hearing in Texas. Investors remain focused on dividend yield and headline risks tied to tenant stability.
21 December 2025
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Carnival Corporation Stock (CCL) News: Dividend Returns, 2026 Outlook, Analyst Price Targets and Key Risks (Updated Dec. 20, 2025)

Carnival Corporation Stock (CCL) News: Dividend Returns, 2026 Outlook, Analyst Price Targets and Key Risks (Updated Dec. 20, 2025)

Carnival shares jumped nearly 10% Friday, closing at $31.12 after the company reinstated its quarterly dividend and issued strong profit guidance for 2026. The cruise operator reported record annual revenue of $26.6 billion and adjusted net income of $3.1 billion for 2025. Fourth-quarter net income reached $422 million. Carnival also announced a plan to streamline its dual-listed structure.
20 December 2025
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Philip Morris International (PM) Stock News Today: Dividend, FDA Catalysts, and Wall Street Forecasts as of Dec. 20, 2025

Philip Morris International (PM) Stock News Today: Dividend, FDA Catalysts, and Wall Street Forecasts as of Dec. 20, 2025

Philip Morris International closed at $156.84 on Friday, with after-hours trading lifting shares to $157.98. Investors are watching an upcoming FDA advisory panel on January 22, 2026, regarding modified-risk claims for ZYN nicotine pouches. Oak Thistle LLC cut its PM stake in Q3, though institutional ownership remains high at 78.63%. PM’s next earnings are scheduled for February 5, 2026.
20 December 2025
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Seagate Technology (STX) Stock Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Nasdaq-100 Catalyst, AI Storage Demand, Dividend, and Wall Street Forecasts

Seagate Technology (STX) Stock Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Nasdaq-100 Catalyst, AI Storage Demand, Dividend, and Wall Street Forecasts

Seagate shares traded near $296 on Dec. 20, 2025, after a volatile year marked by a 200% surge tied to AI-driven storage demand. The company is set to join the Nasdaq-100 on Dec. 22, prompting traders to position for index-related flows. Institutional ownership stands at about 92.9%, with new positions reported by U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors. Analyst targets remain divided as Seagate posts record margins and strong guidance.
20 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, TrumpRx Drug-Pricing Deals, Dividend, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Pfizer Stock (PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, TrumpRx Drug-Pricing Deals, Dividend, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Pfizer shares closed at $25.19 after a volatile week marked by a sharp selloff following new 2026 guidance. The company forecasted 2026 revenue of $59.5–$62.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.80–$3.00, with COVID-19 product sales expected to drop further. Management signaled no return to revenue growth until 2029, citing patent expirations and pricing pressures.
20 December 2025
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Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) Stock: Latest News, Dividend Growth Plan, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec 20, 2025

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) Stock: Latest News, Dividend Growth Plan, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec 20, 2025

Singapore Exchange shares closed at S$16.87 on Dec. 19, 2025, near the top of their 52-week range after November securities turnover rose 18% year-on-year to S$35.5 billion. Analyst consensus remains “Hold,” with a mean target price of S$16.98, while several brokers raised targets following strong trading data.
20 December 2025
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Carnival (CCL) Stock Surges After Earnings, Dividend Return and NYSE-Only Listing Plan — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Carnival (CCL) Stock Surges After Earnings, Dividend Return and NYSE-Only Listing Plan — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Carnival Corporation’s stock (NYSE: CCL) finished Friday, December 19, 2025, sharply higher after the cruise giant delivered a stronger-than-expected quarter, reinstated its dividend for the first time since the pandemic era, and unveiled plans to simplify its dual-listed structure. Shares closed at $31.12, up 9.81%, after trading between roughly $27.96 and $31.49 on unusually heavy volume (about 84.2 million shares). Yahoo Finance+1 After the closing bell, trading was calm: CCL was about $31.13 in after-hours as of 5:21 p.m. ET, essentially flat versus the close, with several million shares reported in late trading. MarketWatch Because U.S. markets are closed on
20 December 2025
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British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock in Focus on 19 December 2025: Buyback Activity, Dividend Dates, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock in Focus on 19 December 2025: Buyback Activity, Dividend Dates, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook

British American Tobacco said it repurchased 159,774 shares on 18 December 2025, paying an average of 4,265.90p each, and will cancel them. The company now has 2,179,891,962 ordinary shares in issue and 132,988,352 in treasury. BAT shares traded at 4,285p in London and $57.04 in New York. The company expects about 2% revenue and adjusted profit growth for 2025.
19 December 2025
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Progressive (PGR) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): William Blair Downgrade, New Price Targets, and What November Results & the $13.50 Dividend Signal

Progressive (PGR) Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): William Blair Downgrade, New Price Targets, and What November Results & the $13.50 Dividend Signal

Progressive shares hovered in the mid-$220s on Dec. 18, 2025, after William Blair downgraded the stock to “Market Perform,” citing deteriorating auto-insurance sector fundamentals. BMO and KBW also adjusted price targets, while investors weighed strong November premium growth against concerns over tougher underwriting conditions.
18 December 2025
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Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) Today: Dividend Payment, Buybacks, New Projects and Analyst Forecasts — Dec. 18, 2025

Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) Today: Dividend Payment, Buybacks, New Projects and Analyst Forecasts — Dec. 18, 2025

Shell’s U.S.-listed shares traded near $71.55 early Thursday as oil prices climbed, with WTI at $56.38 and Brent at $60.10 amid new geopolitical tensions. Shell confirmed its next dividend of $0.358 per share will be paid Dec. 18, 2025, to shareholders on record Nov. 14. The company continues share buybacks and announced new project approvals and drilling plans.
18 December 2025
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Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) Today: Buyback Boom, Dividend Hike, Africa Expansion—and the Swipe-Fee Legal Risk Investors Are Watching

Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) Today: Buyback Boom, Dividend Hike, Africa Expansion—and the Swipe-Fee Legal Risk Investors Are Watching

December 17, 2025 — Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is closing out mid-December with a familiar mix of strengths and scrutiny: a powerful shareholder-return story (a new $14 billion repurchase authorization and a 14% dividend increase), steady business momentum tied to digital payments, and a renewed legal spotlight on U.S. “swipe fee” economics after major retailers urged a judge to block a proposed Visa/Mastercard settlement. Mastercard Investor Relations+1 In Wednesday’s trade (Dec. 17), MA was holding near the $567–$568 area, modestly higher on the session—resilient amid a broader market pullback driven by macro uncertainty and delayed U.S. data that left investors
17 December 2025
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TWO-PB Stock Today: Two Harbors Series B Preferred Jumps After UWM’s $1.3B Acquisition Deal — Dividend Outlook, Exchange Terms, and Key Risks

TWO-PB Stock Today: Two Harbors Series B Preferred Jumps After UWM’s $1.3B Acquisition Deal — Dividend Outlook, Exchange Terms, and Key Risks

UWM Holdings and Two Harbors Investment Corp. announced a $1.3 billion all-stock merger on December 17, 2025. Two Harbors Series B preferred shares (TWO-PB) will be exchanged one-for-one for new UWMC preferred shares, according to a Form 8-K. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2026, pending approvals. Two Harbors brings a $176 billion mortgage servicing portfolio to the combined company.
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Seatrium share price slips: what traders watch before SGX reopens Monday

Seatrium share price slips: what traders watch before SGX reopens Monday

8 February 2026
Singapore, Feb 8, 2026, 15:31 SGT — Market closed Seatrium Limited (SGX:5E2) shares last closed down 1% at S$2.06 on Friday, as Singapore markets head into a closed weekend. (StockAnalysis) The next move matters because there is fresh offshore-wind work chatter and a set results date sitting close together. Traders are looking for a clean signal: project activity is one thing, profits and cash are another. Seatrium’s stock has been sensitive to project milestones and delivery timelines, and the week ahead puts both back on the screen. It is the kind of setup that can shift sentiment quickly, even without
CapitaLand Investment share price jumps into earnings week as 9CI closes at S$3.12

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps into earnings week as 9CI closes at S$3.12

8 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares closed up 1.3% at S$3.12 on Friday, outperforming the STI, which fell 0.83%. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% rise in second-half distributable income to S$449 million and a 9.4% increase in distribution per unit. Full-year results for CapitaLand Investment are due Feb. 11. Markets are closed for the weekend.
Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) slides 4% despite fresh buyback as March results loom

Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) slides 4% despite fresh buyback as March results loom

8 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to $8.18 Friday, reversing earlier gains after hitting a decade high of $9.12 on Feb. 4. The company disclosed repurchases of 170,000 shares for cancellation at average prices above Friday’s close. Investors await March 5 annual results and details on an expanded $650 million buyback program. Trading volume stayed high.
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