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Dividends News 13 December 2025 - 15 December 2025

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) Stock Update — 15 Dec 2025: Share Price Moves, Dividend Countdown, Buyback, and Analyst Forecasts

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) Stock Update — 15 Dec 2025: Share Price Moves, Dividend Countdown, Buyback, and Analyst Forecasts

Macquarie Group shares closed at A$200.23 on 15 December, down 0.7% for the day, with trading volume near 366,660 shares. The company will pay an interim dividend of A$2.80 per share on 17 December. Macquarie reported a 1H26 net profit of A$1.66 billion, up 3% from a year ago but down 21% from the previous half. The stock is down about 11% over the past year.
15 December 2025
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ANZ Group Holdings Limited Stock (ASX: ANZ): Share Price, Dividend, AGM Showdown and Analyst Forecasts on 15 December 2025

ANZ Group Holdings Limited Stock (ASX: ANZ): Share Price, Dividend, AGM Showdown and Analyst Forecasts on 15 December 2025

ANZ shares traded near A$36.22 on 15 December, up 1.14%, ahead of a final dividend and a high-stakes AGM set for 18 December. Former CEO Shayne Elliott is suing the bank over A$13.5 million in lost bonuses. Proxy advisers ISS and Glass Lewis have urged shareholders to vote against the executive pay report. The AGM comes amid regulatory scrutiny and board pressure.
15 December 2025
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Merck stock (MRK): News, dividend date, Keytruda updates and analyst forecasts to watch before the U.S. market opens Dec. 15, 2025

Merck stock (MRK): News, dividend date, Keytruda updates and analyst forecasts to watch before the U.S. market opens Dec. 15, 2025

Merck shares closed at $100.30 on Dec. 12, ahead of the Dec. 15 ex-dividend date for a $0.85 quarterly payout. The stock sits 5.2% below its 52-week high, with Friday’s volume at 11.8 million shares, under the 50-day average. Investors are watching the impact of the dividend reset and ongoing developments around Keytruda and RSV products.
14 December 2025
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Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) News Today: $14B Buyback, Dividend Hike, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks (Dec. 14, 2025)

Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) News Today: $14B Buyback, Dividend Hike, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks (Dec. 14, 2025)

Updated: December 14, 2025 Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with fresh momentum from a major shareholder-return announcement—a new $14 billion share repurchase authorization and a 14% dividend increase—while investors continue to weigh the longer-term backdrop: expanding digital payments partnerships, an evolving crypto/stablecoin strategy, and the still-unfolding implications of a massive U.S. merchant swipe-fee settlement. Mastercard Investor Relations+1 Because today is Sunday (Dec. 14) and U.S. markets are closed, the most recent price reflects the latest completed trading session. Mastercard last traded around $571.93, up about 1.5% on the day, with a market cap
14 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock News Today: $105B 2026 Expense Outlook, Dividend Update, and Analyst Price Targets (Dec. 14, 2025)

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock News Today: $105B 2026 Expense Outlook, Dividend Update, and Analyst Price Targets (Dec. 14, 2025)

JPMorgan Chase shares closed Friday near $318, just below their 52-week high, after management projected 2026 expenses of about $105 billion—well above analyst expectations. The stock dropped 4–5% following the announcement, marking its sharpest decline in months. Investors are weighing the impact of increased spending on AI, marketing, and expansion ahead of upcoming earnings.
14 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (PFE) Outlook: This Week’s Key Headlines, Dividend Update, and What to Watch Ahead of 2026 Guidance (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Pfizer Stock (PFE) Outlook: This Week’s Key Headlines, Dividend Update, and What to Watch Ahead of 2026 Guidance (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Pfizer shares closed at $25.85, below their 52-week high but above the low. The company declared a $0.43 first-quarter 2026 dividend, its 349th consecutive payout. Investors await Tuesday’s analyst call, where management will issue full-year 2026 guidance. A new obesity drug licensing deal with YaoPharma was also announced.
14 December 2025
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SSE (LSE:SSE) Share Price This Week: Ofgem Grid Decisions, Scrip Dividend Update, and Analyst Targets — Outlook for the Week Ahead (Updated 14.12.2025)

SSE (LSE:SSE) Share Price This Week: Ofgem Grid Decisions, Scrip Dividend Update, and Analyst Targets — Outlook for the Week Ahead (Updated 14.12.2025)

SSE plc shares closed at 2,108p on Friday, 12 December 2025. Ofgem approved £28bn in initial investment for UK energy networks and set new delivery dates for key transmission projects involving SSE. The regulator’s RIIO-3 decision and project incentives remain central to SSE’s revenue outlook.
14 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBA/HSBC) Outlook: Share Price Jumps, Dividend Week Looms, and Fresh Headlines Test the Rally (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBA/HSBC) Outlook: Share Price Jumps, Dividend Week Looms, and Fresh Headlines Test the Rally (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

HSBC Holdings Plc stock heads into the new week near recent highs after a strong run in the latest five trading sessions. In London, HSBC (HSBA) finished Friday, 12 December at 1,111.8p (about £11.12), leaving the shares up roughly 4.4% from Monday’s close. Investing.com+1 In New York, HSBC’s ADR (HSBC) ended Friday at about $74.99, up roughly 5.6% versus last Monday’s close. StockAnalysis Now comes a week with a very HSBC-flavoured calendar: a dividend payment date, a Bank of England rate decision, and major inflation prints—all clustered around Thursday, 18 December. Office for National Statistics+3HSBC+3Bank of England+3 Below is what
14 December 2025
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Shell (SHEL) Stock Outlook: Latest News, Dividend, Buyback, Forecasts and Week-Ahead Catalysts (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Shell (SHEL) Stock Outlook: Latest News, Dividend, Buyback, Forecasts and Week-Ahead Catalysts (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Shell’s U.S. ADR closed at $72.33 on Dec. 13. Reuters reported Shell is in advanced talks to buy LLOG Exploration Offshore for over $3 billion, aiming to boost Gulf of Mexico output. The company is also seeking a buyer for a 20% stake in Brazil’s Gato do Mato project. Ongoing M&A moves and portfolio reshuffling are driving investor focus.
14 December 2025
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Transurban Group Ltd (ASX: TCL) Stock Update: West Gate Tunnel Opens, NSW Toll Reform Moves, Dividend Outlook and Week-Ahead Catalysts (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Transurban Group Ltd (ASX: TCL) Stock Update: West Gate Tunnel Opens, NSW Toll Reform Moves, Dividend Outlook and Week-Ahead Catalysts (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Transurban opened Melbourne’s West Gate Tunnel to traffic on December 14, marking a major new toll route. The company last closed at A$14.65, down 2.27% over five days but up 9.41% for the year. New South Wales toll reform also advanced. The ex-distribution date approaches in late December.
14 December 2025
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ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) Stock: This Week’s Key Catalysts, Dividend, AGM Pay Vote — and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) Stock: This Week’s Key Catalysts, Dividend, AGM Pay Vote — and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

ANZ shares closed at A$35.81 on Friday, 8% below their November high, as the bank faces a lawsuit from former CEO Shayne Elliott over cancelled bonuses and proxy advisers urge shareholders to reject its pay report at the 18 December AGM. The final dividend payment is due soon. Market cap stands near A$107 billion. The Reserve Bank of Australia is signalling caution as inflation picks up.
14 December 2025
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Altria (MO) Stock Update: New Dividend, CEO Succession, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Altria (MO) Stock Update: New Dividend, CEO Succession, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: December 12, 2025 Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) ended Friday, Dec. 12, at $58.75, extending a string of modest daily gains and leaving the stock up roughly ~1%–1.3% over the last five sessions—a steady week for a high-yield, defensive name as investors digested two company-specific headlines: a CEO succession announcement and a fresh quarterly dividend declaration. StockAnalysis+2Reuters+2 With the market increasingly sensitive to interest rates and yield-based positioning, Altria’s “bond proxy” characteristics (plus its dividend that remains among the richer payouts in large-cap U.S. equities) keep MO on the watchlist for income-focused investors heading into the final full trading
13 December 2025
Pfizer Stock (PFE) Outlook: GLP‑1 Weight‑Loss Deal, Tukysa Trial Win, Dividend Declared — and the Big Catalyst Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Pfizer Stock (PFE) Outlook: GLP‑1 Weight‑Loss Deal, Tukysa Trial Win, Dividend Declared — and the Big Catalyst Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Pfizer shares closed at $25.85 Friday, up 0.19%, after announcing a global obesity drug deal with YaoPharma and reporting positive Phase 3 data for breast cancer drug Tukysa. The company also highlighted strong hemophilia trial results and declared a $0.43 per share dividend, payable March 6, 2026. Trading volume reached about 23 million shares.
13 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock This Week: New 52-Week High, Sudden Pullback, Dividend News, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock This Week: New 52-Week High, Sudden Pullback, Dividend News, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) ended a volatile week on Wall Street with a sharp late-week reversal that wiped out earlier gains and pulled the stock down from fresh highs. Shares closed Friday, Dec. 12, at $259.21, down 4.04% on the day, after hitting a 52-week high of $276.10 just two sessions earlier. MarketWatch+1 The move matters beyond one ticker. Applied Materials is widely viewed as a bellwether for semiconductor manufacturing investment—and this week’s price action shows how quickly sentiment can shift when macro headlines, chip-sector momentum, and export-control risk collide. AMAT stock this week: from a breakout to a
13 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Nvidia stock ‘cheap’ again? AI spending surge puts NVDA back in the spotlight

Nvidia stock ‘cheap’ again? AI spending surge puts NVDA back in the spotlight

8 February 2026
Nvidia shares jumped 7.8% Friday, leading a rally in chip stocks after signs of continued AI hardware spending by major tech firms. The PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%, with AMD and Broadcom also gaining. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Investors remain split over whether soaring AI outlays will deliver sufficient returns.
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