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Westpac (ASX:WBC) Share Price Today: Latest News, Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (20 Dec 2025)

Westpac (ASX:WBC) Share Price Today: Latest News, Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (20 Dec 2025)

Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with two forces pulling in opposite directions: a “big bank bid” that’s kept Australian financials resilient, and a growing pile of evidence that earnings growth in mortgages is getting harder (and pricier) to extract. As of Saturday, 20 December 2025, the ASX is closed for the weekend — so the most recent market read is Friday’s close. Westpac ended the last session at A$38.76, up about 1.33% on the day, with the stock trading in a A$38.35–A$38.93 range. markets.ft.markitdigital.com+1 That price action lands at an awkwardly fascinating intersection: Westpac
National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (20 December 2025)

National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (20 December 2025)

National Australia Bank Limited (ASX: NAB) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with investors balancing three competing forces: a still-resilient banking earnings base, a shifting interest-rate narrative (again), and a market that’s become less forgiving of “expensive defensives.” As of the latest close (Friday, 19 December), NAB shares were trading around A$42.14, up 0.84% on the day, with a 52‑week range of A$31.13 to A$45.25. NAB’s trailing dividend yield is sitting at roughly 4%, and the next scheduled earnings date widely tracked by markets is 17 February 2026. Investing.com Australia Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready roundup of what’s driving
Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) Stock: Latest News, EVN Share Price Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (20 December 2025)

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) Stock: Latest News, EVN Share Price Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (20 December 2025)

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with its share price hovering near a fresh 52‑week high—after a year dominated by surging Australian‑dollar gold prices, record cash generation, and a growing debate over whether the stock has simply run too far, too fast. As of the last ASX session (Friday, 19 December 2025), EVN closed at A$12.62 after trading between A$12.34 and A$12.80 on the day. Its 52‑week range now spans A$4.79 to A$12.81. Investing.com Below is a roundup of the most material current news, plus the latest forecasts and analyst consensus available as of 20
PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets and Key Catalysts as of 20 December 2025

PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets and Key Catalysts as of 20 December 2025

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) — the company many investors still instinctively call “Pilbara Minerals” — heads into the final stretch of 2025 with a refreshed leadership slate, a string of capital structure updates, and a lithium market narrative that’s swinging back toward “cyclical recovery” after a bruising downcycle. The stock last traded at A$3.93 (Friday, 19 December), giving PLS a market value around A$12.65 billion. Fintel So what matters for PLS right now? In the near term: governance and incentive mechanics (new CFO, board changes, fresh unquoted equity issuance). In the medium term: the pace of any lithium price normalization
BHP Group Ltd Stock (BHP): Latest News, Key Risks, and 2026 Forecasts as of Dec. 20, 2025

BHP Group Ltd Stock (BHP): Latest News, Key Risks, and 2026 Forecasts as of Dec. 20, 2025

BHP Group Ltd stock is ending 2025 with a familiar, slightly paradoxical vibe: the long-term “electrification” narrative is alive and well thanks to copper, but the near-term “China + iron ore” reality still has the steering wheel. As of the latest trade timestamp on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, BHP’s US-listed ADR last traded around $59.32. Below is a roundup of the most market-relevant BHP headlines and forecasts in circulation as of 20.12.2025, plus what they may mean for BHP shares (ASX: BHP / LSE: BHP / NYSE: BHP) as investors look ahead to 2026. What’s driving BHP Group Ltd stock
Uber Stock (UBER) After Hours: What to Know After the Dec. 19, 2025 Close Ahead of the Next Market Open

Uber Stock (UBER) After Hours: What to Know After the Dec. 19, 2025 Close Ahead of the Next Market Open

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) finished Friday, December 19, 2025, near the psychologically important $80 level and showed only modest movement in after-hours trading—yet the headlines and analyst debate around robotaxis, AI, and valuation are keeping the stock in the spotlight going into the next U.S. trading session. Before diving in, one calendar note matters: U.S. markets are closed on Saturday and Sunday, so “tomorrow” (Dec. 20) won’t have a regular open. The next regular U.S. stock market open is Monday, December 22, 2025 (9:30 a.m. ET). And with the holidays approaching, Christmas Eve (Dec. 24, 2025) is an early
Gilead Sciences Stock (GILD) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: TrumpRx Pricing Deal, UK Lenacapavir Approval, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Gilead Sciences Stock (GILD) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: TrumpRx Pricing Deal, UK Lenacapavir Approval, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD) ended Friday, December 19, 2025, with a sharp, high-volume move that kept traders focused into the after-hours session. The headline drivers were a new U.S. government pricing agreement tied to TrumpRx.gov and tariff relief, plus a fresh U.K. regulatory approval for lenacapavir—two catalysts that hit the tape on the same day and helped explain why Gilead was among the stronger large-cap pharma names into the close. Gilead stock price recap after the bell (Dec. 19 close + after-hours) Gilead’s regular session finished firmly higher, and the after-hours tape stayed constructive but calm. One notable detail:
Boeing (BA) Stock After Hours Today: What Drove the Move on Dec. 19, 2025—and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Boeing (BA) Stock After Hours Today: What Drove the Move on Dec. 19, 2025—and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) finished Friday’s session higher and then held onto most of those gains in extended trading, as investors digested a fresh Wall Street endorsement and a late-day regulatory headline tied to the 777 freighter line. Boeing shares closed at $214.08 on Friday, Dec. 19, up 2.79%. In after-hours trading, BA was last indicated around $214.83 (+0.35%) as of 7:59 p.m. ET. Yahoo Finance Below is what moved Boeing stock after the bell on 12/19/2025, what today’s news flow means for the near-term setup, and the key items to keep on your radar heading into the next
Lululemon Stock (LULU) After Hours: What Happened on Dec. 19, 2025—and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Lululemon Stock (LULU) After Hours: What Happened on Dec. 19, 2025—and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) ended Friday, December 19, 2025 (19.12.2025) lower, snapping a short winning streak just as a rare mix of options-expiration flows, index rebalancing, and activist-driven headlines keeps the stock in the spotlight heading into the next session. Shares closed at $209.45, down 2.63%, and trading activity surged—an important detail for investors trying to separate “real” conviction from mechanical flows around the close. MarketWatch+1 Lululemon after the bell: the numbers investors are reacting to By the close, LULU finished at $209.45 after trading in a $207.38–$217.26 range on the day. Volume printed at roughly 15.9 million shares,
T-Mobile Stock (TMUS) After Hours: What Moved Shares on Dec. 19, 2025—and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

T-Mobile Stock (TMUS) After Hours: What Moved Shares on Dec. 19, 2025—and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) finished Friday, December 19, 2025, lower even as the broader market ended the week on a high note. Shares fell 1.77% to close at $196.73, snapping a four-session winning streak and coming on unusually heavy volume. MarketWatch+1 In after-hours trading, TMUS nudged higher—a modest rebound that suggests investors are still weighing a busy mix of catalysts: a fresh analyst price-target cut, holiday-season competitive positioning in wireless, and the mechanical “noise” that often surrounds December’s major options expiration. Public+2MarketBeat+2 One important reality check on timing: U.S. stock markets are closed on Saturday. The next regular session
UnitedHealth Group Stock (UNH) After Hours: Trump Premium Comments, New Audit “Action Plans,” and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

UnitedHealth Group Stock (UNH) After Hours: Trump Premium Comments, New Audit “Action Plans,” and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

NEW YORK — December 19, 2025 (after the close) — UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH) finished Friday’s session close to flat after a sharp, headline-driven swing, then drifted modestly in after-hours trading. Two stories dominated the tape into the closing bell: (1) President Donald Trump’s fresh push for insurers to cut prices/premiums, and (2) UnitedHealth’s release of early findings from an independent review program that laid out 23 operational “action plans” and a timeline into early 2026. Reuters+2UnitedHealth Group+2 Because U.S. markets are closed on Saturday and Sunday, the “next open” after Friday’s close is Monday, December 22, 2025—meaning the
Wells Fargo (WFC) Stock After Hours: What Happened on Dec. 19, 2025—and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Wells Fargo (WFC) Stock After Hours: What Happened on Dec. 19, 2025—and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Wells Fargo & Company stock (NYSE: WFC) finished Friday, December 19, 2025 on a strong note, closing up 1.67% at $93.01 and ending the week sitting just 1.33% below its 52-week high of $94.26 (set on Dec. 15). Trading activity was notably heavy, with about 36.4 million shares changing hands—well above its recent average, a detail that matters on a session dominated by options-related flows. MarketWatch In after-hours trading, WFC was little changed, hovering around $93.02 in early evening prints—suggesting no major late-breaking company-specific catalyst hit the tape after the closing bell. Benzinga What investors should know now: Friday’s move
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:31 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
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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