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Dividend Investing 6 December 2025 - 9 December 2025

Singtel Stock on 9 December 2025: Price, Dividend Payout, Outlook and Key Risks for SGX: Z74

Singtel Stock on 9 December 2025: Price, Dividend Payout, Outlook and Key Risks for SGX: Z74

Singtel traded at S$4.58 on 9 December 2025, up 0.4%, after hitting an all-time high of S$4.92 in November. The company paid an interim dividend of 8.2 cents per share today. Underlying net profit for H1 FY26 rose 14% to S$1.35 billion, while reported net profit surged to S$3.4 billion. The stock has pulled back about 4–5% over the last 10 sessions.
DBS Group Holdings (SGX: D05) Stock Outlook 2026: Share Price, Dividend Yield and Forecast After Record Q3 2025

DBS Group Holdings (SGX: D05) Stock Outlook 2026: Share Price, Dividend Yield and Forecast After Record Q3 2025

DBS Group Holdings traded at S$54.04 on 9 December 2025, near its all-time high and up 24% from a year earlier. The bank reported record Q3 total income of S$5.93 billion and profit before tax of S$3.48 billion, though net profit dipped slightly. Market capitalization stands at about S$154 billion. Management and analysts warn net interest margins may soften in 2026.
9 December 2025
Chevron (CVX) Stock on December 8, 2025: Price, Dividend Yield, Nigeria Push and Gorgon LNG Expansion Shape 2026 Outlook

Chevron (CVX) Stock on December 8, 2025: Price, Dividend Yield, Nigeria Push and Gorgon LNG Expansion Shape 2026 Outlook

Chevron shares traded near $150 on December 8, 2025, giving the company a $302 billion market cap and a 4.56% dividend yield. The stock is down about 5–6% over the past year as oil prices slipped to $63 per barrel for Brent. Technical indicators show a “sell” rating. Chevron’s Q3 earnings reached $3.5 billion.
British American Tobacco Stock in December 2025: ITC Hotels Sale, Buybacks and Dividend Outlook for BTI & BATS Investors

British American Tobacco Stock in December 2025: ITC Hotels Sale, Buybacks and Dividend Outlook for BTI & BATS Investors

British American Tobacco sold a 9% stake in ITC Hotels on 5 December 2025, raising about $420 million and cutting its holding to 6.3%. BAT shares closed at £42.83 in London, up over 40% year-on-year and near a 52-week high, with the ADR near $57 in New York. The company plans to use proceeds to reduce debt, targeting a leverage ratio of 2.0–2.5x by end-2026.
Vodafone Group (VOD) Stock Outlook 2026: Dividend Revival, Safaricom Deal and Split Analyst Views

Vodafone Group (VOD) Stock Outlook 2026: Dividend Revival, Safaricom Deal and Split Analyst Views

Vodafone shares have rebounded 44% year-on-year in London, closing near 93.9p, with the U.S. ADR at $12.47, close to its 52-week high. H1 FY26 results showed revenue up 7.3% to €19.6bn, but operating profit fell 9.2% to €2.2bn. The company raised full-year guidance and increased its dividend for the first time in years. Credit agencies remain cautious despite the recovery.
United Overseas Bank Limited (U11.SI) Stock: Can a 6.6% Dividend Yield Outweigh Margin and Credit Risks in 2026?

United Overseas Bank Limited (U11.SI) Stock: Can a 6.6% Dividend Yield Outweigh Margin and Credit Risks in 2026?

UOB shares traded at S$34.5 on 8 December 2025, down about 5% year-to-date. Q3 net profit plunged 72% to S$443 million after S$1.36 billion in credit provisions, mainly tied to commercial property in Hong Kong and the US. The bank maintains a 6.6% dividend yield. Analysts rate the stock “Neutral” with target prices near current levels.
Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025: Price, Dividend Safety, Analyst Targets and Key Catalysts

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025: Price, Dividend Safety, Analyst Targets and Key Catalysts

Exxon Mobil closed at $116.54 on December 5, down 0.51%, with after-hours trading lifting shares to $116.94. The stock remains near its 52-week high of $120.81, supported by firm oil prices and a 43-year dividend growth streak. Wall Street sees 8–10% upside over the next year, but forecasts lower crude prices in 2026. Exxon’s Corporate Plan Update webcast is set for December 9.
Duke Energy (DUK) Stock Today: Nuclear Bets, Rate Hikes, Dividends and 2026 Outlook — December 7, 2025

Duke Energy (DUK) Stock Today: Nuclear Bets, Rate Hikes, Dividends and 2026 Outlook — December 7, 2025

Duke Energy shares closed near $116.50 on December 6, up 11% year to date, with a 3.6% dividend yield. New SEC filings show Amundi and CalPERS cut their stakes in Q2, while Bollard Group raised its position. Institutional and hedge-fund ownership remains around 65%. EVP Robert Alexander Glenn sold 8,200 shares recently, leaving him with about 11,367 shares.
Devon Energy (DVN) Stock Outlook December 2025: Latest News, Dividend and 2026 Forecasts

Devon Energy (DVN) Stock Outlook December 2025: Latest News, Dividend and 2026 Forecasts

Devon Energy shares closed at $37.47 on December 5, about 3.6% below their 52-week high. The stock is up 7.8% over the past three months and 14.5% year-to-date, outperforming the Dow in both periods. Third-quarter net earnings reached $687 million on $4.3 billion in revenue, with production topping 853,000 Boe per day. Devon pays a $0.24 quarterly dividend and continues share buybacks.
Medtronic PLC (MDT) Stock Outlook December 7, 2025: Price, Dividend, Hugo Robot FDA Win and 2026 Forecast

Medtronic PLC (MDT) Stock Outlook December 7, 2025: Price, Dividend, Hugo Robot FDA Win and 2026 Forecast

Medtronic shares closed at $101.36 on Dec. 5, 2025, up 18.8% over the past year and outpacing the S&P 500. The company reported strong fiscal Q2 results, raised guidance, and announced new FDA clearances for its Hugo surgical robot and Altaviva device. Elliott Investment Management became a top shareholder, prompting board changes and a planned Diabetes business spin-off. Dividend yield stands at about 2.8%.
7 December 2025
PepsiCo (PEP) Stock Outlook After December 6, 2025: Activist Pressure, Dividend Power and Mixed Signals for 2026

PepsiCo (PEP) Stock Outlook After December 6, 2025: Activist Pressure, Dividend Power and Mixed Signals for 2026

PepsiCo shares closed at $145.02 on December 5, 2025, about 25% below their 2023 high. Elliott Management is nearing a settlement with the company after building a $4 billion stake and pushing for changes. PepsiCo’s market cap stands at $198 billion, with a new annualized dividend of $5.69 per share. Settlement terms have not been disclosed.
7 December 2025
Energy Transfer LP (ET) Stock: Insider Buying, 8% Yield and 2026 Forecast as of December 6, 2025

Energy Transfer LP (ET) Stock: Insider Buying, 8% Yield and 2026 Forecast as of December 6, 2025

Energy Transfer LP closed at about $16.80 per unit on December 5, 2025, with a market cap near $57.7 billion and a distribution yield close to 8%. Director Kelcy Warren bought 1 million units for $16.95 each in November, raising his direct stake to over 104 million units. Seaview Investment Managers and Tema ETFs sharply increased holdings in Q2. ET recently missed Q3 earnings but reported record pipeline volumes.
Medtronic (MDT) Stock News Today: Hugo Robot FDA Clearance, Diabetes Spin-Off and Dividend Strength Shape 2026 Outlook

Medtronic (MDT) Stock News Today: Hugo Robot FDA Clearance, Diabetes Spin-Off and Dividend Strength Shape 2026 Outlook

Medtronic closed at $101.36–$101.39 on December 5, with a market cap near $130 billion and a P/E ratio of 27.4. Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock to “Hold” on December 6, citing limited near-term upside after a 30% year-to-date gain. Amundi raised its stake by 18.8% in Q2, while Tema ETFs disclosed a new position. The average analyst price target stands at $110–$111.
6 December 2025
Singapore Stock Market Weekly Review (1–6 Dec 2025): STI Holds Above 4,500 as UltraGreen.ai IPO, DFI Dividend Boost and Fed Cut Bets Drive Trade

Singapore Stock Market Weekly Review (1–6 Dec 2025): STI Holds Above 4,500 as UltraGreen.ai IPO, DFI Dividend Boost and Fed Cut Bets Drive Trade

The Straits Times Index closed Friday, Dec. 5, at 4,531.36, up 0.2% from the previous week despite late declines. UltraGreen.ai’s IPO led a record year for SGX listings. DFI Retail Group announced a three-year growth and dividend plan. Investors watched for a possible US Fed rate cut at the Dec. 10 meeting.
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