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Dividend Stocks News 8 December 2025 - 11 December 2025

T-Mobile (TMUS) Stock Outlook After the November 21 Downgrade: Price War Fears, 5G Growth and a Bigger Dividend

T-Mobile (TMUS) Stock Outlook After the November 21 Downgrade: Price War Fears, 5G Growth and a Bigger Dividend

T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) has entered the final stretch of 2025 with a mix of strong fundamentals and rising competitive fears. As of December 11, 2025, TMUS trades around $195 per share, roughly 29% below its 52‑week high of $276.49 set in March.MarketWatch The stock has slipped for several sessions in a row and is now hovering just above its 1‑year low, even though the broader market remains upbeat.MarketWatch The turning point for sentiment was November 21, 2025, when Oppenheimer cut T-Mobile from “Outperform” to “Perform”, warning that a looming industry price war could erode margins and slow subscriber
11 December 2025
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Verizon (VZ) Stock Outlook December 2025: Job Cuts, Big Dividend and Mixed Wall Street Forecasts

Verizon (VZ) Stock Outlook December 2025: Job Cuts, Big Dividend and Mixed Wall Street Forecasts

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) is ending 2025 in the middle of a major shake‑up. Since November 21, 2025, the stock has drifted around the low‑$40 range while investors digest massive layoffs, a new CEO, a reaffirmed high dividend and a wave of fresh analyst forecasts. As of the close on December 11, 2025, Verizon shares changed hands at about $40.21, leaving the stock slightly below its 200‑day moving average around $42.70 and well under most Wall Street price targets.Investing.com+1 With an annualized dividend of $2.76 per share, that translates into a dividend yield of roughly 6.8%–6.9%, one of
11 December 2025
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British American Tobacco (BTI) Stock: 2025 Outlook After £1.3bn Buyback, ITC Hotels Stake Sale and Dividend Update

British American Tobacco (BTI) Stock: 2025 Outlook After £1.3bn Buyback, ITC Hotels Stake Sale and Dividend Update

LONDON – 11 December 2025 – British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE: BATS, NYSE: BTI) has quietly turned into one of the FTSE 100’s comeback stories in 2025: the share price is back near record highs, the dividend remains chunky, and management has just extended its share buyback programme to £1.3 billion for 2026 while reaffirming growth guidance.Bat+2Hargreaves Lansdown+2 At the same time, the investment case is still wrapped in regulatory, ESG and litigation risk, plus the slow‑motion decline of cigarettes themselves. Here’s how BTI stock looks right now, based on the latest company updates and analyst forecasts as of 11
11 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Climbs After Fed Rate Cut as Keppel REIT Deal, Job Data and Dividend Plays Drive SGX – 11 December 2025

Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Climbs After Fed Rate Cut as Keppel REIT Deal, Job Data and Dividend Plays Drive SGX – 11 December 2025

Singapore’s stock market entered Thursday’s session with a cautiously upbeat tone, and by mid‑afternoon the Straits Times Index (STI) was trading around 4,528–4,530 points, about 0.3–0.4% higher than Wednesday’s close of 4,511.90.The Straits Times+2MarketWatch+2 A fresh US Federal Reserve rate cut, a blockbuster office deal by Keppel REIT, strong Q3 labour market data, and a steady drumbeat of dividend and REIT ideas are setting the tone for Singapore stocks today. Market snapshot: STI edges higher after Fed cut On Wednesday, the STI barely moved, slipping 0.03% to 4,511.90, as investors waited for the Fed’s final policy decision of 2025.The Straits Times+1 Overnight, the Federal Reserve delivered the widely expected 0.25 percentage‑point rate
11 December 2025
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Best ASX Stocks to Buy Now (December 11, 2025): Top Australian Shares for 2026 Growth & Income

Best ASX Stocks to Buy Now (December 11, 2025): Top Australian Shares for 2026 Growth & Income

Australia’s sharemarket is limping into the end of 2025, but the outlook for 2026 is far more upbeat than the recent volatility suggests. With just weeks to go in the year, the ASX 200 is up about 5.4% year‑to‑date and trading near 8,600, putting it on track for a third straight year of gains.IG The index, however, now sits on a forward P/E of roughly 18x, well above its long‑term average of around 14.8x – meaning investors need to be more selective.IG At the same time, major global houses are modestly bullish on Australian equities for 2026: Below, we’ll walk
11 December 2025
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Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock Near $1 Trillion: Zepbound Price Cuts, New $6B Plant and 2026 Dividend Hike – Is It Still a Buy?

Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock Near $1 Trillion: Zepbound Price Cuts, New $6B Plant and 2026 Dividend Hike – Is It Still a Buy?

Updated: December 10, 2025 Key takeaways LLY stock today: price, performance and valuation snapshot As of mid‑day trading on December 10, 2025, Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) is changing hands at around $980 per share, down slightly on the day and just below its recent all‑time high above $1,050. That price values Lilly at roughly $930–$1,000+ billion in market cap, depending on intraday moves, placing it in the same league as mega‑cap tech giants and making it the first healthcare company ever to cross the $1 trillion mark. Reuters Year to date, Reuters reports that LLY shares are up more than
10 December 2025
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OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on 9 December 2025: Low‑Carbon Steel Deal, WeChat Pay Catalyst and a Dividend-Rich Outlook

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on 9 December 2025: Low‑Carbon Steel Deal, WeChat Pay Catalyst and a Dividend-Rich Outlook

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC, SGX: O39) enters 9 December 2025 trading near record highs, supported by resilient 2025 earnings, hefty dividends, and a string of fresh strategic moves — including a green steel investment in Malaysia and a new WeChat Pay QR tie-up in China. At the same time, investors are weighing richer valuations against clear headwinds from narrowing net interest margins (NIMs) and a looming CEO transition. Reuters+2The Straits Times+2 OCBC share price and valuation snapshot in December 2025 OCBC shares have been on a strong run since Q3 results in early November. The stock hit new intraday
9 December 2025
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Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Share Price, Dividend and 2026 Outlook – Latest News and Forecasts as of 9 December 2025

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Share Price, Dividend and 2026 Outlook – Latest News and Forecasts as of 9 December 2025

Fortescue Ltd is ending 2025 in a paradoxical spot: earnings have fallen sharply over the past year, yet the share price is trading at record levels and the company is doubling down on decarbonising iron ore production rather than its once-hyped green hydrogen mega-projects. Here’s a structured look at where Fortescue stands today for investors following FMG on Google News and Discover. Fortescue share price today: near record highs As of 9 December 2025, Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) is trading at about A$22.53 per share on the ASX. That’s up roughly 2% on the day, versus a previous close of
9 December 2025
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Energy Transfer LP (ET) Stock on December 8, 2025: Q3 Earnings, 8% Yield and LNG Delay Shape the Outlook

Energy Transfer LP (ET) Stock on December 8, 2025: Q3 Earnings, 8% Yield and LNG Delay Shape the Outlook

Note: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and is not investment advice. Energy Transfer LP Stock Snapshot on 8 December 2025 Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET), one of the largest U.S. midstream pipeline partnerships, is trading around $16.80 per unit in midday trading on December 8, 2025. That gives the partnership an equity value of roughly $57.6 billion and leaves the units a little over 20% below their 52‑week high of $21.45, set in January.MarketBeat+1 Over the past 12 months, ET units have delivered a negative total price return of about 10–11%, underperforming the broader U.S. equity
8 December 2025
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Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (8 December 2025): 7 FTSE Shares for Growth, Income and Value

Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (8 December 2025): 7 FTSE Shares for Growth, Income and Value

Important note: This article is for general information and education only. It doesn’t take into account your personal circumstances and is not investment advice. Always do your own research and consider speaking to a regulated financial adviser before buying or selling any shares. UK stock market today: why December 2025 is interesting for investors As of 8 December 2025, UK equities are back on global investors’ radar. The FTSE 100 is up close to 20% year-to-date, outpacing many other developed markets in local-currency terms and helped by a weaker pound that boosts overseas earnings.Reuters+1 Several forces are driving renewed interest
8 December 2025
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Diageo plc Stock Outlook 2025: Is LON:DGE / NYSE:DEO a Buy After a 57% Slide?

Diageo plc Stock Outlook 2025: Is LON:DGE / NYSE:DEO a Buy After a 57% Slide?

Diageo, the owner of Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff and Don Julio, has gone from market darling to problem child in the space of a few years. Profit warnings, Latin American destocking, tariff scares and a slowdown in spirits demand have taken a heavy toll on the share price. As of 8 December 2025, Diageo’s London-listed shares (LON:DGE) are trading around 1,670p, very close to their 52‑week low of roughly 1,664p and well below the high of 2,619.5p. Over the past year, the stock is down about 28%. Investing.com+2London South East+2 The New York–listed ADR (NYSE:DEO) closed on Friday at $88.46,
8 December 2025
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Venture Corporation Limited (SGX: V03) in 2025: Earnings Dip, Special Dividend and What Comes Next

Venture Corporation Limited (SGX: V03) in 2025: Earnings Dip, Special Dividend and What Comes Next

Venture Corporation Limited, Singapore’s quietly influential electronics and technology manufacturer, is ending 2025 in an odd position: profits are slipping, dividends are rising and analysts are split on whether the stock is a safe harbour or a fully‑priced bet on a recovery that hasn’t quite shown up yet. As at the morning of 8 December 2025, Venture’s share price was trading around S$15 – S$14.97 on Growbeansprout at 9:20am and S$15.11 on SGinvestors at 11:19am. Grow Beansprout+1That puts the stock near the upper end of its 52‑week range of about S$10.17 to S$15.15. Investing.com Under the surface, though, the picture
8 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Lloyds shares closed up 0.9% at 106.75 pence Friday after the bank announced fresh buybacks totaling 17 million shares over two days, all to be cancelled. The stock rebounded from a 5.6% drop Thursday as traders adjusted UK rate-cut bets. About 121 million Lloyds shares changed hands. Investors await the bank’s annual report on February 18 and the next Bank of England decision March 19.
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
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