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Dividend Investing News 10 December 2025 - 11 December 2025

AbbVie Stock (ABBV): HSBC Upgrade, Dividend Hike and New FDA Win Reshape the 2025 Outlook

AbbVie Stock (ABBV): HSBC Upgrade, Dividend Hike and New FDA Win Reshape the 2025 Outlook

AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) has quietly turned into one of 2025’s standout large‑cap pharma stories. Shares are up roughly a mid‑20% percentage year‑to‑date, outpacing the broader market, powered by booming sales of Skyrizi and Rinvoq, a fresh dividend hike, and a string of oncology milestones — capped by an HSBC upgrade that just put AbbVie on the firm’s “preferred buys” list for 2026. Barchart.com+224/7 Wall St.+2 At the same time, the stock is still trading below its early‑October high, and investors are weighing Humira’s ongoing decline, softness in aesthetics, and regulatory risk against that growth story. Here’s a detailed look
11 December 2025
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Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Outlook December 2025: New CEO, Dividend Power and Analyst Forecasts

Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Outlook December 2025: New CEO, Dividend Power and Analyst Forecasts

Published: December 11, 2025 – covers developments from November 21, 2025 onward. This article is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Where Coca-Cola Stock Stands Today The Coca‑Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is trading around $69–70 per share intraday on December 11, 2025, down modestly from late‑November highs above $73 but still well above its 52‑week low of about $60.62.Investing.com Over the past 12 months, KO has delivered roughly high‑single- to low‑double‑digit percentage gains, with Zacks/Nasdaq estimating an 11.9% one‑year return, outperforming the soft‑drinks industry but lagging the S&P 500’s ~14.9% rise.Nasdaq+1 At current levels, Coca‑Cola trades on
11 December 2025
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T-Mobile US (TMUS) Stock on December 11, 2025: Dividend Growth, Analyst Targets and 5G Scrutiny

T-Mobile US (TMUS) Stock on December 11, 2025: Dividend Growth, Analyst Targets and 5G Scrutiny

Date: December 11, 2025Ticker: T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) T-Mobile US (TMUS) stock is trading near its 12‑month lows just as the company boosts its dividend, invests heavily in 5G and faces fresh regulatory and competitive pressure. For investors, it’s a mix of solid fundamentals, generous capital returns, and a louder-than-usual noise level around advertising claims and industry lawsuits. Below is a structured look at the latest news, forecasts and analyses around TMUS as of December 11, 2025. TMUS stock snapshot today As of the latest trading session on December 11, 2025, T-Mobile US shares change hands around $196 per
11 December 2025
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Caterpillar (CAT) Stock at Record Highs: AI Infrastructure Tailwinds, Dividend Strength and 2026 Outlook

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock at Record Highs: AI Infrastructure Tailwinds, Dividend Strength and 2026 Outlook

Updated: December 11, 2025 – All figures and prices as of mid‑day U.S. trading Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has quietly become one of 2025’s loudest market stories. The heavy‑equipment icon is trading near record highs around $615 per share, giving it a market capitalization close to $280–290 billion, after a year‑to‑date gain of roughly 66% that makes it one of the top performers in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. 24/7 Wall St. The catch: a stock this strong rarely looks cheap. Valuation is stretched, expectations are sky‑high, and the business is marching into some genuinely new territory – from AI
11 December 2025
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Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (11 December 2025): 9 FTSE Shares for 2026 Growth, Income and Value

Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (11 December 2025): 9 FTSE Shares for 2026 Growth, Income and Value

The UK stock market is ending 2025 in far better shape than it started. The FTSE 100 is hovering just below record territory around the 9,600–9,700 mark, after a powerful rally driven by banks, energy, miners and defense stocks.TechStock²+ 1 Yet, despite the surge, UK equities still trade at a discount to global peers. RBC Wealth Management estimates the FTSE All‑Share is up about 15% year to date in local currency, but still valued at roughly 12.5x 2026 earnings , below its long‑term median relative to other developed markets.RBC Wealth ManagementMoneyWeek calculates the FTSE 100’s total return in 2025 at
11 December 2025
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock on December 10, 2025: Price, Dividend Yield, Layoffs and Wall Street Forecasts

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock on December 10, 2025: Price, Dividend Yield, Layoffs and Wall Street Forecasts

As of Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) sits at the center of several powerful storylines: a new CEO, the company’s largest-ever round of layoffs, one of the highest dividend yields in the Dow, and fresh analyst moves on the stock. Here’s a deep dive into where VZ stock stands today, what’s driving sentiment, and how Wall Street sees Verizon’s future. Verizon Stock Price Today: Trading Around $40 Verizon shares are trading just under the psychologically important $40 mark: On Tuesday (Dec 9), the stock fell about 2.8%, closing near $40.14 after trading as low as $40.11,
10 December 2025
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Medical Properties Trust (MPW) Stock in December 2025: Dividend Hike, Heavy Short Interest and a High‑Risk Turnaround

Medical Properties Trust (MPW) Stock in December 2025: Dividend Hike, Heavy Short Interest and a High‑Risk Turnaround

As of December 10, 2025, Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MPW) sits in one of the market’s strangest spots: the hospital REIT has rebounded strongly this year, raised its dividend, and yet still ranks among the most heavily shorted stocks in the U.S. MarketWatch+1 The stock trades around $5.54 per share, giving the company a market capitalization of roughly $3.3 billion, with a forward dividend yield in the mid‑6% range after a newly announced dividend increase. alreits+1 Here’s a detailed, news‑driven look at MPW stock today, including the latest developments, forecasts, and what analysts and short sellers are betting on.
10 December 2025
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Merck (MRK) Stock on December 10, 2025: Price Action, Dividend Catalyst, Analyst Targets and the Keytruda Question

Merck (MRK) Stock on December 10, 2025: Price Action, Dividend Catalyst, Analyst Targets and the Keytruda Question

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) stock is treading water just below the $100 mark on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, as investors weigh a rich pipeline and fresh analyst upgrades against looming patent and pricing pressures. The day’s news flow is dominated by dividend chatter, options “whale” activity, new institutional ownership disclosures, and fresh signs that competition to flagship cancer drug Keytruda is getting real. This article summarizes the key developments around MRK as of December 10, 2025, including stock performance, Wall Street forecasts, institutional and options flows, and the latest strategic and pipeline updates. MRK stock performance today: modest
10 December 2025
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Costco (COST) Stock on December 10, 2025: Earnings Preview, Tariff Lawsuit, and Special Dividend Odds

Costco (COST) Stock on December 10, 2025: Earnings Preview, Tariff Lawsuit, and Special Dividend Odds

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) heads into its fiscal Q1 2026 earnings report on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with investors focused on three big questions:How strong are the underlying trends, what does the Trump-era tariff lawsuit mean, and will there be another special dividend or even a stock split? Costco Investor Relations+1 Below is a news-style, SEO-focused rundown of where Costco stock stands today, what Wall Street is expecting, and how recent analysis is framing the risk–reward. Costco stock price today and recent performance As of late-morning trading on December 10, 2025, Costco shares were changing hands around $884 per
10 December 2025
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Campbell’s (CPB) Stock Hits 52‑Week Lows After Q1 2026 Earnings and Fitch Downgrade – Is the 5.5% Dividend Worth the Risk?

Campbell’s (CPB) Stock Hits 52‑Week Lows After Q1 2026 Earnings and Fitch Downgrade – Is the 5.5% Dividend Worth the Risk?

Published: December 10, 2025 – Ticker: NASDAQ: CPB Snapshot: What’s Happening to Campbell’s Stock Today? The Campbell’s Company (formerly Campbell Soup Company) is under real pressure in the market. Shares fell more than 5% on December 9 after earnings and continued lower today; some data providers note the stock is headed for its lowest levels since the late 2000s.TIKR.com+1 At the same time, Fitch Ratings has downgraded Campbell’s credit rating to BBB‑ / F3 with a Stable outlook, citing elevated leverage and weak operating trends.TradingView Together, that’s put CPB squarely in “high‑yield turnaround” territory: cheap valuation, big dividend – and
10 December 2025
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Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (10 December 2025): 8 FTSE Shares for Growth, Income & Recovery

Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (10 December 2025): 8 FTSE Shares for Growth, Income & Recovery

Updated 10 December 2025 — With UK inflation easing, interest rates likely past their peak, and a wave of share buybacks supporting valuations, the London market is finally starting to look interesting again for long‑term investors. The FTSE 100 inched higher yesterday as defence names like BAE Systems and Rolls‑Royce offset weakness in British American Tobacco, while investors positioned for potential rate cuts from both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England in 2026. Reuters+1 At the same time, the Bank of England expects Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget to shave roughly 0.4–0.5 percentage points off inflation from mid‑2026,
10 December 2025
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Singtel (SGX: Z74) Stock on 10 December 2025: Price, Dividend Payout, Buyback Firepower and 2026 Outlook

Singtel (SGX: Z74) Stock on 10 December 2025: Price, Dividend Payout, Buyback Firepower and 2026 Outlook

Singapore – 10 December 2025 Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel, SGX: Z74) heads into mid‑December 2025 as one of the standout performers on the Singapore Exchange – but also as a stock sitting at the crossroads of powerful tailwinds and very public risks. After a year‑long rally of roughly 50–55%, Singtel’s share price is hovering just below record highs, supported by a S$2 billion share buyback programme, a higher interim dividend, and stronger underlying earnings. At the same time, its Australian unit Optus faces regulatory and reputational fallout from multiple network failures and a record court fine. AP News+3TechStock²+3Reuters+3 Below is
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Stock Market Today

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026
Apple closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. The S&P 500 jumped 1.97% and the Nasdaq rose 2.18% as chipmakers rallied, while Amazon fell 5.6% on higher capex guidance. Investors await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13. Apple’s next dividend is $0.26 per share, payable Feb. 12.
Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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