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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

Updated: 4 December 2025 National Grid’s share price is back in focus today as the UK energy regulator Ofgem signs off a huge £28 billion funding package for Britain’s gas and electricity networks and confirms key parameters for the next transmission price-control period (RIIO‑T3). Together with strong half‑year results, a new CEO and fresh AI initiatives in the US, the stock sits near its 12‑month highs – but with clear risks and only modest upside in most analyst models. Reuters+2Financial Times+2 This article pulls together the latest National Grid share price data, today’s regulatory news, analyst forecasts and technical signals as
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 Plc, the Upper Crust and Caffè Ritazza owner that runs food and beverage outlets across airports and rail stations worldwide, has just delivered its full‑year 2025 numbers – and the market has reacted with a sharp rerating. The share price jumped roughly 14–16% on 4 December 2025, trading around 170–172p with volume more than doubling its recent daily average, after the company combined solid underlying growth with a higher earnings outlook, a dividend increase and a strategic review of its underperforming Continental European rail business. MarketBeat+2investments.halifax.co.uk+2 Below is a detailed breakdown of today’s news, the latest forecasts and
4 December 2025
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Diageo PLC Stock (LON:DGE, NYSE:DEO) on 4 December 2025: Price, Dividend, New CEO and 2026 Forecast

Diageo PLC Stock (LON:DGE, NYSE:DEO) on 4 December 2025: Price, Dividend, New CEO and 2026 Forecast

Diageo, the owner of Guinness, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff, goes into the last month of 2025 looking more like a turnaround play than the sleepy defensive it used to be. As of the close on 4 December 2025, Diageo’s London‑listed shares trade around 1,731p, giving the group a market value of about £38.5bn and leaving the stock roughly a third below its 52‑week high of 2,619.5p.Hargreaves Lansdown+1 In New York, the ADRs (ticker DEO) last closed at about $92 on 3 December.MarketScreener+1 At the same time, Diageo is paying out a chunky final dividend today, dealing with a downgraded outlook
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 p.l.c. (LSE: BATS, NYSE: BTI) heads into year‑end 2025 in a very different place from the deep‑value gloom of two years ago. The shares are trading close to 52‑week highs, the dividend stream has grown again, buybacks are shrinking the share count, and the company is leaning harder into “smokeless” products such as Vuse vapes, glo heated tobacco and Velo nicotine pouches.TS2 Tech+1 At the same time, valuations are no longer bargain‑basement, regulatory and ESG risks remain elevated, and several analyst houses now see limited upside from current levels.TS2 Tech+1 This article walks through the latest price
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

Oversea‑Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC, SGX: O39) is ending 2025 in rarefied air. Its shares have climbed to fresh record highs on the Singapore Exchange, powered by resilient third‑quarter earnings, a powerful wealth‑management franchise, and new digital‑payments initiatives such as an upcoming WeChat Pay QR integration for China.The Straits Times+1 At the same time, analysts are split on whether today’s valuation still offers meaningful upside as global interest rates move lower and margin pressure builds. Here is a detailed look at the latest news, forecasts and analyses on OCBC stock as of 4 December 2025. Share price snapshot: OCBC near
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

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB, SGX: U11) is back under the market spotlight after a bruising third quarter, record-sized provisions and fresh covered-bond issues in Europe – all while the share price quietly grinds along in the mid‑S$30s. As of midday on 4 December 2025, UOB shares trade around S$34.47, down 0.23% on the day and roughly mid‑range between a 52‑week low of S$29.00 and a high of S$39.20. Investing.com For investors scanning Google News or Discover today, the key questions are simple: how bad were those Q3 numbers really, what does management expect for 2026, and does the current
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

Date: 4 December 2025Ticker: Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) Wesfarmers shares are hovering around A$82 on Thursday, 4 December 2025, as investors absorb a A$1.50 per share capital management distribution, a fresh AI partnership with OpenAI, and a mixed set of broker forecasts that lean cautious despite robust FY25 earnings. Investing.com+4Wesfarmers+4Wesfarmers+4 Below is a detailed rundown of what’s happening with Wesfarmers stock today – and how current news, forecasts and analysis are framing the outlook. Wesfarmers share price on 4 December 2025 As at the close of trade on Wednesday 3 December, Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) finished at A$81.72, up marginally on the
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 Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) enters 4 December 2025 as a classic “quality but not obviously cheap” income stock: its share price is hovering around A$37.3–37.4, close to the upper end of its 12‑month range, after a strong double‑digit run this year. Intelligent Investor+2Stake+2 A new dividend and DRP update filed on 3 December, ongoing governance scrutiny ahead of next week’s AGM, and a still‑cautious analyst consensus all shape the risk‑reward profile for investors watching WBC today. Australian Securities Exchange+3Company Announcements+3TS2 Tech+3 Where the Westpac share price stands on 4 December 2025 Recent market data show Westpac trading a little
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

As of early afternoon on 4 December 2025, Telstra Group Limited (ASX: TLS) shares are trading around A$4.88, down slightly on the day but still up roughly 22% over the past 12 months. The stock sits in the middle of its A$3.84–A$5.14 52‑week range, with a market value of about A$55.3 billion and a trailing dividend yield just under 4%. StockAnalysis That’s a solid run for a supposedly boring telco. Behind it is a mix of sharply higher profits, a growing dividend, a fresh A$1 billion share buyback, new AI and fibre ambitions, and some very real regulatory headaches. This
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 Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) heads into December trading a little above A$35 per share, offering a near‑5% dividend yield but facing one of the most contentious annual general meetings (AGMs) in the Australian banking sector in years. Investing.com+1 On 4 December 2025, the stock sits close to consensus analyst valuation, as investors weigh a generous payout, strong capital and Suncorp integration benefits against regulatory penalties, a risk‑culture overhaul and a brewing shareholder revolt over executive pay. ANZ+2Investing.com+2 ANZ share price snapshot on 4 December 2025 On Thursday, ANZ Group shares are trading just above A$35 on the ASX,
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

Snapshot: Macquarie shares steady as big strategic moves land Macquarie Group Limited (ASX: MQG) shares were trading around A$195.44 during Thursday’s session on 4 December 2025, up just over 1% intraday as the market absorbed a fresh dividend allocation update, the completed sale of a major asset-management franchise to Nomura, and the ongoing A$11.6 billion bid for logistics operator Qube Holdings. Macquarie+4Market Index+4Reuters+4 The stock is hovering slightly below the ~A$197 level where it has traded for much of the past week, after investors digested mixed half‑year results in November and a string of large strategic deals that are reshaping
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

Data and prices in this article are as of the U.S. close on December 3, 2025. 1. Goldman Sachs stock today: price, valuation and performance The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) ended trading on December 3, 2025 around $836–837 per share, near its 52‑week high of $841.28. That gives the Wall Street bank a market capitalization of roughly $260 billion, with a trailing P/E near 17x, forward P/E in the mid‑teens, and dividend yield just under 2%. StockAnalysis+1 Over the past year, Goldman Sachs stock has climbed about 36–40%, far outpacing the broader financial sector and the S&P 500.
3 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

7 February 2026
Diageo shares closed down 1.48% at 1,760 pence on Friday, trailing a 0.59% gain in the FTSE 100. An updated analyst consensus points to a 2.0% fall in first-half organic net sales ahead of interim results due Feb. 25. Trading volume was light, and the stock remains over 22% below its 52-week high.
National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

7 February 2026
National Grid shares closed at 1,285 pence in London on Friday, up 0.23%. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% after a close vote, signaling possible cuts if inflation falls. National Grid announced a wireless power transmission study with Space Solar and marked five years of IFA2 interconnector operations. Its U.S. ADR ended at $88.06, up $1.17.
BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

7 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, tracking gains in European defence stocks. The company’s market value stands near £54.8 billion. Investors await BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and orders. GXO Logistics renewed and expanded its contract to support BAE’s Type 26 frigate program in Scotland.
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