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Investment Analysis News 2 December 2025

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) Share Price on 2 December 2025: 800% Boom, 75% Bust and What Comes Next for the Defence Tech Darling

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) Share Price on 2 December 2025: 800% Boom, 75% Bust and What Comes Next for the Defence Tech Darling

DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) has gone from one of the hottest stocks on the ASX to a case study in how governance shocks can smash a momentum trade. As at 2 December 2025, the counter‑drone specialist’s share price is sitting just under A$2, around A$1.96–A$1.97, after closing at A$1.965 on 1 December.StockInvest+2Intelligent Investor+2 That price is more than 2x above its 52‑week low of about A$0.585 – but roughly 70–75% below the early‑October peak near A$6.70, when the company briefly became Australia’s most valuable listed defence stock on the back of an 800% year‑to‑date rally.Financial Times+2StockInvest+2 Despite the brutal November crash,
2 December 2025
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AUB Group (ASX:AUB) Plunges After $5.25bn Takeover Collapses – Is the Stock Now Undervalued?

AUB Group (ASX:AUB) Plunges After $5.25bn Takeover Collapses – Is the Stock Now Undervalued?

Updated: 2 December 2025 Key points What just happened to AUB Group’s share price? AUB Group Limited, a major insurance broking and underwriting group in the S&P/ASX 200, has just experienced one of its sharpest single‑day falls on record. On 1 December 2025, AUB announced that the private‑equity consortium led by EQT AB and CVC Asia Pacific would not proceed with a previously flagged A$45 per share takeover proposal valuing the company at around A$5.25 billion. Insurance Business+3Reuters+3TradingView+3 The result: By 2 December 2025, some of that shock had begun to fade: For context, AUB’s 52‑week range is about A$27.21–40.28,
2 December 2025
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National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Stock on 2 December 2025: Dividend Update, Share Price Outlook and 2026 Forecast

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Stock on 2 December 2025: Dividend Update, Share Price Outlook and 2026 Forecast

As at early afternoon on 2 December 2025, National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) shares are trading a little above A$40, modestly higher than Monday’s close of A$39.85. Intraday data from local market trackers shows NAB changing hands around A$40.10–A$40.12, with a session range near A$39.83 to A$40.17 and a market capitalisation of roughly A$123 billion. Intelligent Investor+1 That leaves the stock about 10–12% below its early‑November high around A$45.25 but still comfortably above where it started the year, with total share price gains for 2025 running in the high single digits depending on the reference date. Intelligent Investor+1 Against this
2 December 2025
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CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Stock Outlook on 2 December 2025: Share Price Slump, Seqirus Spin-Off, New Vaccine Plant and a A$750m Buyback

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Stock Outlook on 2 December 2025: Share Price Slump, Seqirus Spin-Off, New Vaccine Plant and a A$750m Buyback

Updated: 2 December 2025 CSL Limited’s share price has spent most of 2025 in the sin bin, but behind the drawdown sits a mix of solid earnings growth, a radical restructuring, a forthcoming spin‑off of its vaccines arm and fresh news today about a major new vaccine plant and an active on‑market buyback. Together, these developments are reshaping the investment story for one of the ASX’s most important healthcare names. Where the CSL share price stands today At around midday on 2 December 2025, CSL shares were trading near A$182–183, with one widely used data source showing a last price
2 December 2025
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock: December 2025 Update on Power Shocks, New Projects and the 2026 Outlook

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock: December 2025 Update on Power Shocks, New Projects and the 2026 Outlook

As of 2 December 2025, Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX: LYC; OTC: LYSCF) sits right in the crosshairs of geopolitics, energy transition hype and some very unglamorous Australian power problems. At midday AEST, Lynas shares were trading around A$14.97, up about 1.8% on the day, giving the company a market value near A$14.8 billion. Over the past 12 months the stock has gained roughly 118%, swinging between a 52‑week low of A$6.16 and a high of A$21.96. StockAnalysis+1 Here’s how the latest news, forecasts and analysis stack up as of 2 December 2025. Lynas share price now: big run, awkward
2 December 2025
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Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Share Price Near Record Highs as Green Pivot and Legal Truce Reframe 2026 Outlook

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Share Price Near Record Highs as Green Pivot and Legal Truce Reframe 2026 Outlook

Fortescue Ltd’s share price has pushed to fresh 52‑week highs in recent sessions, capping a sharp rebound in 2025 and putting the iron ore and green‑energy group back in the spotlight on 2 December 2025. The stock now trades in the A$21–22 range, close to its 52‑week peak of A$21.88, with a market value of around A$66 billion and a trailing P/E just under 13. Financial Times Markets+1 At the same time, Fortescue is trying to pull off an unusually ambitious trick for a big miner: keep paying rich dividends from its core iron ore business while spending billions to
2 December 2025
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Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) Stock Outlook for December 2025: Qube Bid, Nomura Deal and 2026 Forecast

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) Stock Outlook for December 2025: Qube Bid, Nomura Deal and 2026 Forecast

Sydney – 2 December 2025 Macquarie Group Limited (ASX:MQG), Australia’s best‑known investment bank and global infrastructure investor, enters December 2025 in the middle of a major strategic reshaping. The stock is trading around A$193–194 per share, down roughly 10–14% for the year and well below its 2025 highs above A$240, leaving it mid‑range in a 52‑week band of about A$160 to A$243.Intelligent Investor+1 At the same time, Macquarie has: Against this backdrop, analysts still see upside, but they are increasingly split between “Buy” and “Hold” as profits become more cyclical and regulatory risks accumulate. Macquarie share price in early December
2 December 2025
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ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) Share Price, ASX Announcements and Analyst Forecasts – 2 December 2025

ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) Share Price, ASX Announcements and Analyst Forecasts – 2 December 2025

Published: 2 December 2025 (AEDT) ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB), Australia’s best‑known 4×4 accessories group, is back in focus on Tuesday after a flurry of ASX announcements at the start of December and ongoing weakness in its share price following August’s full‑year results. Investors are weighing fresh performance‑rights issues, a CEO pay update and a change in substantial shareholding against a still‑solid earnings profile and broadly positive broker forecasts. ARB share price today: still under pressure Around lunchtime on 2 December 2025, ARB shares were trading near A$32.7 on the ASX, down roughly 2–2.5% on the day from a previous close
2 December 2025
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BHP Group Stock Outlook on 2 December 2025: Anglo Deal Shelved, China Iron Ore Standoff and Copper Growth

BHP Group Stock Outlook on 2 December 2025: Anglo Deal Shelved, China Iron Ore Standoff and Copper Growth

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP, NYSE: BHP, LSE: BHP) heads into December 2025 with a familiar mix of strengths and headaches: record copper and iron ore output, a big new legal ruling over the Samarco dam disaster, a failed second run at Anglo American, and a tense standoff with China’s state iron ore buyer. As of the latest trade, BHP’s New York–listed ADRs change hands around US$55.17, near the upper half of their 52‑week range of US$39.73 to US$58.92. FinanceCharts Over the past year the stock has gained roughly 5%, lagging the broader basic‑materials sector, which is up about 13%
2 December 2025
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Pantoro Gold (ASX:PNR) Share Price Outlook: Tulla Stake Sale, Norseman Grades and 2026 Forecasts – 2 December 2025 Update

Pantoro Gold (ASX:PNR) Share Price Outlook: Tulla Stake Sale, Norseman Grades and 2026 Forecasts – 2 December 2025 Update

Pantoro Gold Limited (ASX:PNR) has just delivered one of those classic market plot twists: strong drilling results and booming gold prices on one side, a large shareholder selldown and a sharp share price drop on the other. On 2 December 2025, substantial shareholder Tulla Resources sold 25.8 million Pantoro shares worth about A$129 million, trimming its stake but reiterating long‑term support for the company.Company Announcements+1 The stock has reacted with a near‑term pullback, yet it remains one of the standout performers on the ASX over the past year and is widely expected to join the S&P/ASX 200 index in the
2 December 2025
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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock Near 52‑Week High: Davivienda Deal, Q4 2025 Earnings Preview and 2026 Forecast

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock Near 52‑Week High: Davivienda Deal, Q4 2025 Earnings Preview and 2026 Forecast

As of December 2, 2025, Bank of Nova Scotia stock (Scotiabank, TSX: BNS, NYSE: BNS) is trading close to its 52‑week high, just hours before it reports fourth‑quarter 2025 earnings. At the same time, the bank has closed a major Latin American transaction with Davivienda, and analysts are warning that Canada’s big banks are priced for perfection. This article pulls together all the key news, forecasts, and analyses published since December 1, 2025, and explains what they mean for BNS stock over the next year. Key takeaways on Bank of Nova Scotia stock today BNS stock price and valuation snapshot
2 December 2025
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Cintas Stock (CTAS) on December 1, 2025: Price, Q1 2026 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and 2026–2028 Forecast

Cintas Stock (CTAS) on December 1, 2025: Price, Q1 2026 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and 2026–2028 Forecast

Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) heads into December 2025 as a classic “quality compounder” that has finally pulled back from record highs. The uniform and facility services specialist just delivered another beat‑and‑raise quarter, announced a fresh $1 billion buyback, and extended a decades‑long dividend growth streak — yet the stock is still trading well below its June peak. This article looks at where Cintas stock stands today, what the latest earnings and capital‑return moves mean, and how Wall Street currently values CTAS through 2026–2028. This coverage is based on public information available up to December 1, 2025 and is for informational
2 December 2025
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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, 12:27 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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