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Dividends News 16 December 2025 - 17 December 2025

Diageo Shares Jump on $2.3bn Asahi Deal: What Today’s Kenya Exit Means for a Turnaround, Dividends and the £16 “Value” Debate

Diageo Shares Jump on $2.3bn Asahi Deal: What Today’s Kenya Exit Means for a Turnaround, Dividends and the £16 “Value” Debate

Diageo (LSE: DGE) is back in focus on 17 December 2025 after agreeing to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries (EABL) to Asahi for $2.3bn. Here’s what the deal means for debt, dividends, and whether the share-price slump since 2022 is finally setting up a recovery. Investegate+2Reuters+2 London-listed drinks giant Diageo—the owner of Johnnie Walker and Guinness—has delivered one of its biggest corporate headlines of 2025, agreeing to sell its controlling stake in East African Breweries (EABL) to Japan’s Asahi Group in a transaction expected to generate estimated net proceeds of $2.3 billion after tax and transaction costs.
17 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News Today (Dec 17, 2025): Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Analyst Targets, Dividend Watch and Key Risks

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News Today (Dec 17, 2025): Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Analyst Targets, Dividend Watch and Key Risks

HSBC Holdings Plc stock is back in the spotlight on 17 December 2025, with investors weighing near-term price action against a much bigger strategic catalyst: HSBC’s plan to privatise Hang Seng Bank in Hong Kong. Add in fresh analyst calls, dividend expectations, and lingering regulatory headlines, and you’ve got a classic “global bank” mix of opportunity, risk, and spreadsheets hiding in the shadows. Here’s what matters right now for HSBC Holdings Plc (NYSE: HSBC), and what to watch next. HSBC stock price today: what the market is doing on Dec 17, 2025 In U.S. trading, HSBC’s American Depositary Shares (ADS)
17 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock News Today (December 17, 2025): Oil Volatility, Buybacks, Dividend Ahead, and the Lightsource bp Solar Deal

BP PLC Stock News Today (December 17, 2025): Oil Volatility, Buybacks, Dividend Ahead, and the Lightsource bp Solar Deal

December 17, 2025 — BP PLC stock is trading in the crosswinds of a sharply volatile oil market, while the company continues returning cash via buybacks and prepares to pay its next dividend. In the last 24 hours, energy-sector sentiment has been whipsawed by headlines on geopolitics and supply expectations, while BP-specific developments—from a solar joint venture move in Brazil to daily share repurchases—are shaping the near-term narrative for BP shares. Investegate+4Reuters+4London South East+4 Below is what’s moving BP PLC (LSE: BP., NYSE: BP) right now, plus the latest analyst forecasts and the key dates investors are watching into early
17 December 2025
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Singapore Airlines Ltd Stock (SGX: C6L) on 17 Dec 2025: Passenger Traffic Update, Dividend Dates, Analyst Targets, and What Matters Next

Singapore Airlines Ltd Stock (SGX: C6L) on 17 Dec 2025: Passenger Traffic Update, Dividend Dates, Analyst Targets, and What Matters Next

SINGAPORE (17 December 2025) — Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA) shares were hovering around S$6.27 on Wednesday, down about 0.48%, as investors digested a fresh set of operational data pointing to steady travel demand — while keeping one eye on lingering profit headwinds tied to competition, costs, and the airline’s exposure to Air India. MarketScreener That tension is basically the SIA stock story right now: the planes are full, the network is busy, and demand is resilient — but the market is still debating how durable margins will be as yields soften and cost pressure refuses to retire politely. Stock snapshot:
17 December 2025
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DBS Group Holdings Ltd Stock (SGX: D05): Latest News, Share Price, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of 17 Dec 2025

DBS Group Holdings Ltd Stock (SGX: D05): Latest News, Share Price, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of 17 Dec 2025

DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05)—Southeast Asia’s largest lender by assets—heads into the last stretch of 2025 with investors weighing a rare mix of “boring bank” fundamentals (margins, credit, loan growth) and very 2025 catalysts (RMB infrastructure, cross-border payments scale, and capital returns). Reuters On 17 December 2025, DBS shares closed at S$55.05, after a recent run that put the stock near its 52-week highs (Investing.com lists a 52‑week range up to S$56.00). Investing.com+1 That price action sets the stage for the key question now circulating in market notes: Can DBS sustain “high-quality bank” returns and shareholder payouts as rate
17 December 2025
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Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) on December 16, 2025: Dividend Date, AI Rotation Shock, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts

Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) on December 16, 2025: Dividend Date, AI Rotation Shock, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts

Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) is back in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as investors weigh a mix of near-term volatility, an important dividend timing milestone, and a longer-term growth story tied to data centers, defense, and high-speed interconnect demand. After a sharp sector pullback late last week, Amphenol stock is trading around the $129 level in afternoon U.S. trading on Dec. 16, reflecting a market that is simultaneously impressed by the company’s growth and cautious about valuation across “AI-adjacent” hardware and electronics names. StockAnalysis+2MarketBeat+2 Below is a full, up-to-date rundown of the news, forecasts, and market analysis available
16 December 2025
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Noble Corporation (NE) Stock Slides on Dec. 16, 2025: Jackup Divestment, Analyst Downgrade, Dividend Yield and Black Sea Drilling Update

Noble Corporation (NE) Stock Slides on Dec. 16, 2025: Jackup Divestment, Analyst Downgrade, Dividend Yield and Black Sea Drilling Update

Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE) is having a rough Tuesday. Shares of the offshore drilling contractor were trading around $27.85 in Tuesday afternoon action (Dec. 16, 2025), down roughly 6% on the day after opening near $29.28 and swinging between about $27.67 and $29.73. StockAnalysis The pullback comes as investors juggle several cross-currents: a notable analyst downgrade tied to delayed ultra-deepwater contracting, Noble’s plan to sell six jackup rigs (a major portfolio reshaping move), a high dividend yield that keeps income-focused buyers interested, and fresh operational news tied to the company’s Globetrotter I drillship mobilization for a Black Sea exploration
16 December 2025
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Dillard’s (DDS) Stock Today: Special Dividend Fallout, Q3 Results, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Dillard’s (DDS) Stock Today: Special Dividend Fallout, Q3 Results, and the Latest Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) is having one of those “only-in-markets” weeks: the stock recently tagged fresh highs, investors chased a $30 special dividend, and now the share price is digesting both the rally and the dividend mechanics. As of Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, DDS was trading around $645.61, down roughly 4.9% on the day, after opening near $678 and swinging between about $629 and $688. StockAnalysis That pullback follows a dramatic run into mid-December. Multiple market data services show DDS reaching an all-time high around $740–$742 on Dec. 11, 2025. TradingView+1 So what’s actually driving Dillard’s stock right now—and what
16 December 2025
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McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) on Dec. 16, 2025: Dividend Tailwinds, New Franchise Value Rules, and What Analysts Forecast Next

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) on Dec. 16, 2025: Dividend Tailwinds, New Franchise Value Rules, and What Analysts Forecast Next

McDonald’s Corporation stock (NYSE: MCD) was under modest pressure in Tuesday’s session, even as investors digested fresh reporting on stricter “value” expectations for franchisees and the company’s latest dividend payout milestone. As of 19:02 UTC on Dec. 16, MCD traded around $315.20, down about 1.1% on the day, after opening near $319.11 and touching an intraday high of $320.31. For long-term shareholders, the story around McDonald’s stock right now is less about a single headline and more about a familiar set of drivers: traffic vs. pricing power, franchise alignment, value positioning in a stretched consumer backdrop, and capital returns—with analysts
16 December 2025
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Amgen Stock (AMGN) News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: Dividend Boost, FDA Wins, Analyst Targets, and Key 2026 Catalysts

Amgen Stock (AMGN) News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: Dividend Boost, FDA Wins, Analyst Targets, and Key 2026 Catalysts

Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN) is in focus on December 16, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh dividend raise, recent regulatory momentum, and a pipeline narrative that stretches from cardiovascular outcomes to the high-stakes obesity race. As of Dec. 16, 2025 (18:00 UTC), Amgen shares traded around $324.36, slightly lower on the day, with an intraday range roughly between $323.05 and $326.03. While price action is calm, the story around AMGN is busy—especially for long-term investors looking for a blend of income, defensiveness, and late-stage catalysts. What’s driving Amgen stock on Dec. 16: dividends back in the spotlight A key theme
16 December 2025
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Salesforce (CRM) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Agentforce Updates, Dividend Spotlight, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Are Watching

Salesforce (CRM) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Agentforce Updates, Dividend Spotlight, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Are Watching

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE: CRM) stock is back in focus on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh round of “Agentforce” product ecosystem headlines against a still-evolving AI monetization story and Wall Street’s latest price targets. As of Dec. 16, 2025, Salesforce shares were trading around $252.94, down from the prior close of $254.58, with a day range of $252.59–$254.68 and a 52-week range of $221.96–$367.09, according to Investing.com’s live quote page. Investing.com Salesforce stock price check: what CRM is doing on Dec. 16, 2025 After a sharp pullback in the prior session, the tape shows CRM trying to
16 December 2025
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Pfizer Forecasts Flat 2026 Sales and Lower Profit as COVID Demand Falls; PFE Dividend Remains $0.43

Pfizer Forecasts Flat 2026 Sales and Lower Profit as COVID Demand Falls; PFE Dividend Remains $0.43

Pfizer’s latest outlook is setting the tone for how investors may view the drugmaker’s post-pandemic transition in 2026: steady underlying growth ambitions, but a near-term financial “air pocket” as COVID-19 revenue continues to shrink and several products face patent and exclusivity headwinds. On December 16, 2025, Pfizer issued its full-year 2026 guidance, projecting revenue of $59.5 billion to $62.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.80 to $3.00—both ranges that came in below Wall Street expectations cited by major financial outlets covering the update. Business Wire+2Reuters+2 The market reaction has been measured. After a strong move higher on Monday tied to
16 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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