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Dividend Investing News 11 December 2025 - 17 December 2025

British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock: Today’s Buyback Update, Dividend Dates, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock: Today’s Buyback Update, Dividend Dates, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

British American Tobacco repurchased 145,000 shares on Dec. 16 at a volume-weighted average price of 4,297.83p, according to a London filing. Shares traded near 4,283p on Dec. 17, close to multi-year highs. BAT also disclosed Non-Executive Director Karen Guerra’s appointment to the board of Société BIC S.A.
17 December 2025
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UOB Stock (SGX: U11) Outlook on Dec 17, 2025: China Property Exposure, Dividends, and Analyst Targets

UOB Stock (SGX: U11) Outlook on Dec 17, 2025: China Property Exposure, Dividends, and Analyst Targets

UOB shares traded at S$34.61, down 0.40% as of 13:58 Singapore time, after new reports highlighted the bank’s exposure to Hong Kong and China real estate. UOB booked S$615 million in general provisions for commercial real estate risk, raising total allowances to S$1.9 billion for the first nine months of 2025. The Hong Kong branch held HK$69.2 billion in property loans as of June, 43% of its gross loans.
17 December 2025
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ZIM Stock (NYSE: ZIM) in Focus: Takeover Bids, Proxy Fight, Dividend Signals, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 15, 2025)

ZIM Stock (NYSE: ZIM) in Focus: Takeover Bids, Proxy Fight, Dividend Signals, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 15, 2025)

ZIM Integrated Shipping shares fell 5.4% to $18.76 on Dec. 15, 2025, amid takeover speculation and a pending shareholder vote. The board confirmed a strategic review after receiving a non-binding acquisition proposal from CEO Eli Glickman and Rami Ungar. Reports say MSC and Hapag-Lloyd have also submitted bids. Any sale would require shareholder and Israeli government approval.
15 December 2025
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ST Engineering (SGX: S63) Stock Update: UPS Lawsuit Overhang, Record Order Book, Dividend Outlook and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 15, 2025)

ST Engineering (SGX: S63) Stock Update: UPS Lawsuit Overhang, Record Order Book, Dividend Outlook and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 15, 2025)

ST Engineering shares fell 1.2% to S$8.24 after news that its US unit VT San Antonio Aerospace is named in a wrongful death lawsuit over a fatal UPS cargo plane crash. The company said it will cooperate with investigations but declined further comment. The lawsuit, filed in Kentucky, also names UPS, Boeing, and GE. ST Engineering reported a record S$32.6 billion order book as of September.
15 December 2025
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British American Tobacco (BATS) Share Price Outlook: Buyback Boost, Vuse Recovery Signals, Dividend Dates and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 December 2025)

British American Tobacco (BATS) Share Price Outlook: Buyback Boost, Vuse Recovery Signals, Dividend Dates and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 December 2025)

British American Tobacco shares fell 3.33% Friday to 4,238p, ending the week down 1.8% after management guided 2026 earnings to the lower end of forecasts and announced a £1.3 billion buyback for next year. The company said 2025 targets remain on track and reported early signs of improvement in the U.S. vape market as enforcement against illicit products increases.
14 December 2025
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Realty Income (NYSE: O) Stock This Week: Dividend Hike, $800M Las Vegas Deal, and the Week-Ahead Setup (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Realty Income (NYSE: O) Stock This Week: Dividend Hike, $800M Las Vegas Deal, and the Week-Ahead Setup (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) closed this week with investors balancing two fresh, shareholder-friendly headlines—a new dividend increase and a headline-grabbing $800 million preferred equity investment in CityCenter Las Vegas—against the bigger force that still tends to steer net-lease REITs: interest rates and bond yields. StockAnalysis Below is what moved Realty Income stock this week, what the latest announcements mean for income-focused investors, and what to watch in the week ahead as markets digest the Fed’s latest move and year-end positioning ramps up. Realty Income stock this week: a choppy slide despite positive company news Realty Income ended Friday, Dec.
14 December 2025
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CapitaLand Ascott Trust (SGX: HMN) Stock: STI Reserve List Catalyst, Dividend Yield, and Analyst Forecasts as of 13 Dec 2025

CapitaLand Ascott Trust (SGX: HMN) Stock: STI Reserve List Catalyst, Dividend Yield, and Analyst Forecasts as of 13 Dec 2025

CapitaLand Ascott Trust rejoined the Straits Times Index reserve list after the December 2025 review, raising its profile among institutional investors. The trust also reiterated its focus on stable income and travel recovery in recent presentations. No changes were made to the main STI constituents. CLAS announced a tax ruling on its S$260 million perpetual securities in November.
13 December 2025
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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
13 December 2025
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NAB Share Price Climbs After AGM and Dividend Day: What ASX:NAB Investors Need Before the Next Market Open (13 December 2025)

NAB Share Price Climbs After AGM and Dividend Day: What ASX:NAB Investors Need Before the Next Market Open (13 December 2025)

National Australia Bank closed up 1.81% at A$42.13 on Friday, after passing all core AGM resolutions and announcing an 85-cent fully franked final dividend. Shareholders rejected climate-related proposals, with only 6% backing a constitutional amendment and related deforestation items not proceeding. The AGM results were released after the close.
13 December 2025
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Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) Drops on AI-Tech Selloff: Dividend Hike, 2025 Guidance, and Analyst Forecasts Heading Into 2026

Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) Drops on AI-Tech Selloff: Dividend Hike, 2025 Guidance, and Analyst Forecasts Heading Into 2026

Amphenol (APH) shares slide on Dec. 12, 2025 amid a tech-led pullback tied to AI spending jitters. Here’s what’s moving the stock, the new dividend, acquisition pipeline, and the latest analyst targets. Published: December 12, 2025 Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) stock is under pressure on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, even after a blockbuster year of gains. In midday trading, shares were around $130, down roughly 6% from Thursday’s close near $139, with trading volume running in the millions of shares. MarketScreener The timing matters: the decline is arriving as markets reassess the “AI trade” after major tech-linked earnings and outlook
12 December 2025
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McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Today: Price, Dividend, Franchise “Value” Crackdown, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Today: Price, Dividend, Franchise “Value” Crackdown, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

McDonald’s Corporation stock (NYSE: MCD) is trading higher on Friday, December 12, 2025, as investors balance a familiar defensive-blue-chip story—global scale, steady cash flow, and a reliable dividend—with a very 2025 set of questions: How far can “value” promotions go without squeezing margins, and how aggressively will the company push franchisees to keep prices in check? As of the latest available trade on Dec. 12, MCD is at $314.10, up $4.39 (+1.42%) on the day, with an intraday range of $309.81 to $314.42. Below is a full, publication-ready roundup of the current news, forecasts, and market analysis relevant to McDonald’s
12 December 2025
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CapitaLand Ascott Trust (SGX: HMN) Stock: STI Reserve List Update, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Price Targets as of 12 Dec 2025

CapitaLand Ascott Trust (SGX: HMN) Stock: STI Reserve List Update, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Price Targets as of 12 Dec 2025

CapitaLand Ascott Trust (SGX: HMN) traded at S$0.940 on Dec. 12, up 0.53%, after being named to the STI Reserve List in the latest FTSE Straits Times Index review. The trust reported 3% year-on-year RevPAU growth and higher occupancy in its 3Q 2025 update. Total assets stood at S$8.8 billion across 104 properties. Analyst focus remains on distributions and interest rate impacts.
12 December 2025
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DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited Stock (SGX: D01) Today: Dividend Payout Hike, 2028 Profit Targets, and Analyst Price Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited Stock (SGX: D01) Today: Dividend Payout Hike, 2028 Profit Targets, and Analyst Price Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited stock is back in the spotlight on Dec. 12, 2025, as investors weigh a newly upgraded dividend payout policy, management’s three-year growth roadmap, and a string of analyst target-price increases. The shares are hovering around the US$4.00 level in Singapore trading, close to a fresh 52‑week high set earlier this month. SG Investors+1 What’s happening with DFI Retail stock on Dec. 12, 2025 As of Friday afternoon in Singapore, DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited (SGX: D01) was trading at about US$4.00 (down slightly on the session at the time of the update). SG Investors Zooming
12 December 2025
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ST Engineering (SGX:S63) Stock: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec 12, 2025

ST Engineering (SGX:S63) Stock: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec 12, 2025

SINGAPORE — Dec 12, 2025 — Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) shares are back in the spotlight as investors weigh a string of recent corporate developments: a new defence partnership with France’s Safran, growing visibility on a potential strategic move for its loss-making satcom unit iDirect, and a dividend roadmap that could lift total FY2025 dividends (if approved) beyond what many income investors had pencilled in a few months ago. stengg.com+2SGX Links+2 As of Dec 12, 2025 (2:08pm Singapore time), ST Engineering traded at S$8.34, up 1.58% on the day, according to SGinvestors’ market snapshot. SG Investors Below is
12 December 2025
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Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) Stock on December 11, 2025: TCE Upgrade, Dividend Boost and What It Means for Investors

Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) Stock on December 11, 2025: TCE Upgrade, Dividend Boost and What It Means for Investors

Star Bulk Carriers Corp (NASDAQ: SBLK), one of the largest listed dry bulk shipping companies, is back in the spotlight after issuing fresh guidance for its fourth-quarter 2025 time charter equivalent (TCE) rates, maintaining an increased dividend, and attracting new quantitative “value” interest — even as the broader dry bulk market shows signs of near‑term cooling. MarketScreener As of early afternoon on December 11, 2025, Star Bulk shares were trading around $18.57, down roughly 4.5% on the day, giving the company a market capitalization in the low‑$2 billion range. Starbulk Below is a structured look at the latest news, forecasts
11 December 2025
TELUS Stock Hits New 12‑Month Low After BMO Downgrade — What a 9% Dividend and Deleveraging Plan Mean for Investors

TELUS Stock Hits New 12‑Month Low After BMO Downgrade — What a 9% Dividend and Deleveraging Plan Mean for Investors

TELUS shares hit a new 12-month low near C$17.75 on December 11 after BMO Capital Markets downgraded the stock and cut its price target to C$19. The move followed TELUS’s decision to pause dividend growth and launch a deleveraging plan. The stock now yields about 9.4%, but analysts flagged concerns over valuation, payout ratios, and uncertainty around TELUS Digital.
11 December 2025
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Chevron (CVX) Stock After November 21, 2025: Latest News, Insider Moves, 2026 Outlook and Dividend Forecast

Chevron (CVX) Stock After November 21, 2025: Latest News, Insider Moves, 2026 Outlook and Dividend Forecast

Chevron shares traded near $151 on December 10, about 10% below their 52-week high. The company completed a $53 billion Hess acquisition, reported record Q3 production, and plans $10–$20 billion in annual buybacks through 2030. Chevron guides 2026 capex at $18–$19 billion and expects $12–12.5 billion in extra free cash flow by 2026. Analyst sentiment is mostly positive, but some warn of oil-price and integration risks.
11 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

RELX share price slides again on AI worries; what to watch ahead of Feb 12 results

RELX share price slides again on AI worries; what to watch ahead of Feb 12 results

8 February 2026
RELX shares fell 4.6% to 2,145p on Friday, near a 52-week low, despite the FTSE 100 closing higher. The company disclosed a new buyback of 465,361 shares on Feb. 6 and has repurchased over 8.8 million shares since Jan. 2. Investors await RELX’s full-year 2025 results on Feb. 12 amid concerns over AI’s impact on its core business.
Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

8 February 2026
Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.10 pence Friday after Rio Tinto ended merger talks, issuing a “no intention to bid” statement. Glencore’s board rejected the proposed deal terms, citing concerns over valuation and governance. Attention now turns to possible asset sales, including its $5 billion Kazzinc stake, ahead of Glencore’s annual results on Feb. 18.
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