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Dividends 3 December 2025 - 4 December 2025

Future plc (FUTR) Hikes Dividend Fivefold and Launches New Buyback After Tough 2025 – Analysts Still See Big Upside

Future plc (FUTR) Hikes Dividend Fivefold and Launches New Buyback After Tough 2025 – Analysts Still See Big Upside

Future plc reported full-year 2025 revenue of £739.2 million, down 6%, and statutory profit before tax fell 11% to £91.9 million. The company announced a fivefold dividend increase, a £30 million share buyback, and a board succession plan on December 4, triggering a sharp rebound in its share price. Consumer media and Go.Compare both saw revenue declines amid weaker digital advertising and price-comparison markets.
4 December 2025
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National Grid Share Price on 4 December 2025: Ofgem’s £28bn Grid Upgrade, 6.12% Returns and What It All Means for NG and NGG Investors

National Grid Share Price on 4 December 2025: Ofgem’s £28bn Grid Upgrade, 6.12% Returns and What It All Means for NG and NGG Investors

Ofgem approved a £28 billion funding package for Britain’s gas and electricity networks, setting a 6.12% allowed equity return for the next price-control period. National Grid shares closed at about 1,137p in London, down from 1,143.5p, near 12-month highs. Market cap stands at £56.4 billion. The US ADR traded near $76.5, with a dividend yield just above 4%.
4 December 2025
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SSP Group Plc (LON: SSPG) Soars on Results, Dividend Hike and Europe Rail Review – What It Means for the Stock

SSP Group Plc (LON: SSPG) Soars on Results, Dividend Hike and Europe Rail Review – What It Means for the Stock

SSP Group shares surged nearly 15% to around 171p on December 4, 2025, after reporting full-year revenue of £3.64 billion and underlying operating profit of up to £233 million. Trading volume more than doubled the daily average. The company raised its dividend, upgraded earnings guidance, and announced a strategic review of its Continental European rail business.
4 December 2025
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British American Tobacco (BTI) Stock Near 52‑Week High on 4 December 2025: Dividend Giant, Buybacks and 2026 Outlook

British American Tobacco (BTI) Stock Near 52‑Week High on 4 December 2025: Dividend Giant, Buybacks and 2026 Outlook

British American Tobacco shares traded near 52-week highs on both the NYSE and FTSE 100 as of December 4, 2025, after rising roughly 47–55% over the past year. The company declared a 240.24p interim dividend for 2024, paid quarterly, with a forward yield around 5–6%. Buybacks continue to reduce the share count. Analyst outlooks now see limited upside, citing higher valuations and ongoing regulatory risks.
4 December 2025
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OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Hits Record Highs: December 2025 Outlook, Analyst Targets, Dividends and Key Risks

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Hits Record Highs: December 2025 Outlook, Analyst Targets, Dividends and Key Risks

OCBC shares closed at a record S$18.95 on 3 December, lifting its market value to about S$84 billion. Third-quarter net profit reached S$1.98 billion, beating estimates, as non-interest income offset margin pressure. The stock’s year-to-date gain is in the low teens, with renewed optimism since November. Analysts remain divided on future upside as global rates fall.
4 December 2025
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United Overseas Bank (SGX: U11) Stock on 4 December 2025: Q3 Earnings Shock, 6% Yield, Covered Bonds and 2026 Outlook

United Overseas Bank (SGX: U11) Stock on 4 December 2025: Q3 Earnings Shock, 6% Yield, Covered Bonds and 2026 Outlook

UOB reported a 72% drop in Q3 net profit to S$443 million after booking S$1.36 billion in credit provisions. Shares traded at S$34.47 midday on 4 December, down 0.23%, and have hovered in the S$33.8–34.7 range since the results. Net interest income fell 8% to S$2.27 billion, with NIM at 1.82%. Trading volumes remain below post-earnings levels.
4 December 2025
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Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price, Special Dividend Windfall and OpenAI Deal – What 4 December 2025 Means for Investors

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price, Special Dividend Windfall and OpenAI Deal – What 4 December 2025 Means for Investors

Wesfarmers shares hovered near A$82 on Thursday as the company distributed A$1.50 per share to investors, split between a capital return and a special dividend. The payment follows recent asset sales and was approved at the October AGM. Shares have risen about 15% in 2025 despite a sharp October drop. A new AI partnership with OpenAI and mixed broker forecasts added to market activity.
4 December 2025
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Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend DRP Update, FY25 Results and 2026 Outlook

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend DRP Update, FY25 Results and 2026 Outlook

Westpac shares traded at A$37.36–37.40 on December 4, near the top of their 12-month range after a 27% gain this year. FY25 net profit was about A$7.0 billion, down 2% but above analyst consensus. The bank declared a full-year dividend of A$1.53 per share, offering a cash yield of about 4.1%. Operating expenses rose 9% to A$11.9 billion, driven by restructuring and technology spending.
4 December 2025
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Telstra (ASX: TLS) Stock Outlook on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, Buyback and 2026 Forecasts

Telstra (ASX: TLS) Stock Outlook on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, Buyback and 2026 Forecasts

Telstra shares traded at A$4.88 early afternoon on December 4, down 0.7% for the day but up 22% over 12 months. The company confirmed it has repurchased 1.77 million shares as part of a new A$1 billion buyback. Market cap stands at A$55.3 billion, with a dividend yield just under 4%. Analyst ratings remain mixed, with a recent “Hold” and A$4.80 price target.
4 December 2025
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ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, AGM Pay Revolt and 2026 Outlook

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, AGM Pay Revolt and 2026 Outlook

ANZ Group shares traded just above A$35 on 4 December, up 1% from the previous close, with a market cap near A$106 billion. The bank reported a 10% drop in statutory profit to A$5.89 billion for FY25, hit by A$1.11 billion in after-tax charges. Shares have risen about 10% over the past year, modestly outperforming the S&P/ASX 200. Investors face a tense AGM amid executive pay disputes and regulatory penalties.
4 December 2025
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Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Stock on 4 December 2025: Dividend Update, Qube Bid and 2026 Outlook

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Stock on 4 December 2025: Dividend Update, Qube Bid and 2026 Outlook

Macquarie Group shares traded near A$195.44 on 4 December 2025, up 1% intraday after confirming a new dividend update and the completed sale of an asset-management franchise to Nomura. The stock remained flat over the week as investors weighed a half-year net profit of A$1.66 billion, a trailing P/E of about 20, and a 3.4% dividend yield.
4 December 2025
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Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock on December 3, 2025: Near Record Highs After Dividend Hike, $2 Billion ETF Deal and Mixed 2026 Forecasts

Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock on December 3, 2025: Near Record Highs After Dividend Hike, $2 Billion ETF Deal and Mixed 2026 Forecasts

Goldman Sachs closed at about $836.60 on December 3, 2025, near its 52-week high, with a market cap around $260 billion and a dividend yield just under 2%. The bank confirmed a $4.00 quarterly dividend with an ex-dividend date of December 2. Goldman also announced a $2 billion deal to acquire Innovator Capital Management, expanding its ETF platform.
3 December 2025
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Coca-Cola (KO) Stock on December 3, 2025: Dividend King Faces Lawsuits, Tariffs and M&A Pause as Wall Street Sees Double‑Digit Upside

Coca-Cola (KO) Stock on December 3, 2025: Dividend King Faces Lawsuits, Tariffs and M&A Pause as Wall Street Sees Double‑Digit Upside

Coca-Cola closed at $70.81 on December 3, 2025, up 0.2%, with a market cap of $304.6 billion and a 2.88% dividend yield. Q3 net revenue rose 5% to $12.5 billion, with EPS up 30% to $0.86. The stock remains below its 52-week high of $74.38. Management cited a challenging environment but reported gains in market share and premium brands.
3 December 2025
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TELUS Stock (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) Freezes Dividend Growth and Targets 10% Free Cash Flow Gains Through 2028

TELUS Stock (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) Freezes Dividend Growth and Targets 10% Free Cash Flow Gains Through 2028

TELUS said December 3 it will freeze its quarterly dividend at C$0.4184 per share and phase out its discounted DRIP, ending its multi-year dividend growth plan. The company set a three-year free cash flow growth target and aims to cut its net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio from 3.5× to 3.0× by 2027. Shares traded near 52-week lows, with a yield close to 9%.
3 December 2025
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Power Corporation of Canada Stock (TSX:POW): Dividend Hike, Earnings Beat and 200-Day Breakout – What Investors Need to Know Now

Power Corporation of Canada Stock (TSX:POW): Dividend Hike, Earnings Beat and 200-Day Breakout – What Investors Need to Know Now

Power Corporation of Canada shares closed at C$70.43 on December 2, 2025, after hitting an intraday high of C$71.20 and breaking above their 200-day moving average. Q3 net earnings more than doubled to C$703 million, with adjusted EPS of C$1.35 beating estimates. The stock is trading near record highs, with a market cap of about C$45 billion and a forward dividend yield of roughly 3.5%.
3 December 2025
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Fortis Inc. (TSX: FTS) Stock on December 3, 2025: Latest News, Dividend Hike and 2026 Analyst Forecast

Fortis Inc. (TSX: FTS) Stock on December 3, 2025: Latest News, Dividend Hike and 2026 Analyst Forecast

Fortis Inc. shares traded near C$72.27 on the TSX December 3, 2025, after breaking above their 200-day moving average of C$68.55. The company announced a 4% dividend increase, a new C$28.8 billion capital plan, and completed the sale of Caribbean assets. Market capitalization stands near US$25.9 billion. Large investors including HSBC and 1832 Asset Management disclosed modest position reductions.
3 December 2025
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Royal Bank of Canada Lifts Dividend After Record Q4 2025 Profit Surge on Capital Markets and Wealth Strength

Royal Bank of Canada Lifts Dividend After Record Q4 2025 Profit Surge on Capital Markets and Wealth Strength

Royal Bank of Canada reported record Q4 net income of C$5.43 billion, up 29% from a year earlier, and raised its quarterly dividend by 6% to C$1.64 per share. Full-year net income reached C$20.4 billion, up 25%. Capital markets and wealth management drove the gains, while provisions for credit losses rose 20% to C$1.0 billion. RBC set a higher 2026 return-on-equity target of at least 17%.
3 December 2025
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Enbridge (ENB) Stock on December 3, 2025: Dividend Hike, 2026 Outlook and What Analysts Now Expect

Enbridge (ENB) Stock on December 3, 2025: Dividend Hike, 2026 Outlook and What Analysts Now Expect

Enbridge raised its quarterly dividend 3% to C$0.97 per share for 2026, marking a 31st consecutive annual increase. The company set 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance at C$20.2–C$20.8 billion and plans about C$10 billion in growth capital spending. ENB shares closed near 52-week highs on December 2. Analyst targets range from C$69–70 in Canada to $63 USD in the U.S.
3 December 2025
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  • MercadoLibre Price Target Cut 10.80% to €2,233.99 Amid Mixed Institutional Moves
    April 11, 2026, 7:50 PM EDT. MercadoLibre (BIT:1MELI) sees its average one-year price target fall by 10.80% to €2,233.99 from €2,504.60 on Feb 23, 2026. Despite this, the target implies a 47.63% premium over the latest close at €1,513.20. Institutional ownership drops sharply, with shares held by 1,532 funds down 20.12% over three months. Yet, average portfolio weight among these funds climbs 28.50% to 0.68%. Key shareholders show mixed buying and selling: Baillie Gifford, Capital Research, and Capital International boosted holdings, while Capital World and Price T Rowe reduced theirs. The contrasting fund sentiment underscores uncertainty around MercadoLibre's near-term prospects amidst evolving market conditions.

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India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

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Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

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Snowflake shares fell 8.4% to $121.11 on Friday after an 11.7% drop Thursday, as investors sold off software stocks amid concerns over new AI tools from Anthropic and OpenAI. The stock now trades just above its 52-week low. The S&P 500 Software and Services Index is down 25.5% for the year. Snowflake reported fourth-quarter product revenue of $1.23 billion, up 30% from a year earlier.
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11 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT MercadoLibre Price Target Cut 10.80% to €2,233.99 Amid Mixed Institutional Moves April 11, 2026, 7:50 PM EDT. MercadoLibre (BIT:1MELI) sees its average one-year price target fall by 10.80% to €2,233.99 from €2,504.60 on Feb 23, 2026. Despite this, the target implies a 47.63% premium over the latest close at €1,513.20. Institutional ownership drops sharply, with shares held by 1,532 funds down 20.12% over three months. Yet, average portfolio weight among these funds climbs 28.50% to 0.68%. Key shareholders show mixed buying and selling: Baillie Gifford,
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