Investment News 1 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Flat, Mid‑Caps Slide as Risk‑Off Mood Opens December – 1 December 2025

LONDON, 1 December 2025 – The UK stock market began December on a cautious note, with Britain’s blue‑chip FTSE 100 hovering just below record territory while mid‑cap shares led the downside amid a global shift away from risk assets. By early afternoon, the FTSE 100 was trading around 9,718, essentially flat on the day, while the more domestically focused FTSE 250 had fallen about 0.8%, putting it on track for its sharpest one‑day fall in two weeks. Hargreaves Lansdown+1 Behind the headline numbers, the session was defined by: FTSE 100 Today: Defensive Heavyweights Keep the Index Near Record Highs Despite the cautious tone,

1 December 2025

Financial News·FTSE 100·Investment·Market Analysis·Stock Market

Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock on December 1, 2025: Zepbound Price Cuts, $1 Trillion Milestone and 2026 Outlook

As of December 1, 2025, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) is trading around $1,075 per share, giving the drugmaker a market capitalization of roughly $1.0–1.02 trillion and cementing its status as the first pharmaceutical company to enter the trillion‑dollar club. MarketBeat+1 But today’s story is not just about the share price. Fresh Zepbound price cuts, new World Health Organization (WHO) guidance on GLP‑1 obesity drugs, and ongoing debate over valuation vs. growth are shaping how investors look at Eli Lilly stock heading into 2026. Below is a detailed, news‑driven look at LLY stock on December 1, 2025, including the

1 December 2025

Company Analysis·Financial Forecasts·Investment·NYSE:LLY·Pharma News·Stock Market

Bunzl plc (LON: BNZL) Stock: 2025 Outlook, Latest News, Price Targets and Dividend Update

As of 1 December 2025, Bunzl plc shares remain in recovery mode after a year defined by a sharp profit warning, a subsequent derating and a cautiously optimistic trading recovery in the second half of the year. The FTSE 100 distribution and services group has reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, resumed its share buyback programme and continues to lean on acquisitions, while investors weigh margin pressure in North America against resilient cash generation and a long dividend track record. Directors Talk Interviews+3bunzl.com+3Reuters+3 Bunzl share price today: still around 40% below its 52‑week high Bunzl’s primary London listing (ticker: BNZL) last closed

1 December 2025

Dividend Updates·Financial News·Investment·LSE:BNZL·Stock Market

Bitcoin Price Crashes Toward $86,000 as December Starts: What’s Driving the New Crypto Sell-Off

Bitcoin and the wider crypto market have kicked off December with a fresh wave of losses, dashing hopes that November’s pain was behind investors. On December 1, 2025, Bitcoin fell roughly 5–6% intraday, trading around the mid‑$86,000s after briefly slipping below $86,000 in early Asian hours. Ethereum dropped more than 6% toward the $2,800–2,850 range, while major altcoins like Solana, Dogecoin and XRP also slumped in tandem. Bloomberg+2Reuters+2 Multiple factors are hitting the market at once: Below is a deep dive into what’s happening across Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi and the wider digital‑asset market today. Bitcoin price today: fresh 5–6% slide

1 December 2025

Bitcoin·Cryptocurrency·Investment·Market Analysis·Price Trends

JTC Plc Share Price, Permira Takeover and 2026 Stock Forecasts: What Investors Need to Know as of 1 December 2025

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. JTC Plc at a glance JTC Plc is a Jersey‑based, London‑listed provider of fund administration, corporate and private client services. It operates globally, with a strong presence in the UK, Channel Islands, Europe, the US and key offshore centres, and positions itself as an “owner‑managed” business in which many employees hold equity. JTC+1 Over the past few years, JTC has grown rapidly through a mix of organic expansion and acquisitions, most notably in private client and fund services. That growth – and recurring revenues from long‑term client

1 December 2025

Company Analysis·Financial Forecasts·Investment·LSE:JTC·Mergers and Acquisitions·Stock Market

IAG Share Price Today: International Consolidated Airlines Group Stock Outlook After Dividend Restart, Buybacks and Analyst Upgrades

International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. (IAG) has turned itself back into one of Europe’s most closely watched airline stocks. As of 1 December 2025, the owner of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and LEVEL is paying a cash dividend again, running multiple share‑repurchase programmes and attracting a wave of bullish analyst calls – all while navigating softer transatlantic demand and a looming capacity glut in European short‑haul flying. iairgroup.com+2bolsasymercados.es+2 This article pulls together the latest news, forecasts and analysis on IAG stock as of 1 December 2025, with a focus on what matters for investors watching the IAG share

1 December 2025

Airline Industry·Dividend News·Financial Analysis·Investment·LSE:IAG·Stock Market

Barclays PLC Stock in December 2025: 60% Rally, £1.5bn Buybacks and What Comes Next for BARC Shares

Barclays has gone from “cheap UK bank” to one of the hottest large-cap financials of 2025. As of the close on 1 December 2025, Barclays PLC (LSE: BARC) finished around 430p per share, within touching distance of a new 52‑week high of 432.35p and up roughly 62% over the last 12 months.Hargreaves Lansdown+1 Behind that move is a potent mix of double‑digit returns on equity, heavy share buybacks, and a bolder US consumer push via the planned acquisition of Best Egg – all against a friendlier UK policy backdrop and a global market hungry for bank earnings.Barclays Home+2Reuters+2 The big

1 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·Investment·LSE:BARC·NYSE:BCS·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RKT) Stock: Barclays Upgrade, Q3 2025 Momentum and 2026 Forecasts

Published 1 December 2025 – informational only, not investment advice. Reckitt Benckiser share price today: near a 52‑week high Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, the FTSE 100 consumer goods group behind brands such as Dettol, Durex, Nurofen, Lysol and Finish, is ending 2025 in far better shape than it started. Reuters+1 As of 1 December 2025, Reckitt’s London‑listed shares (ticker RKT) are trading at around 5,960p, according to live data from Investing.com. That leaves the stock only a few percentage points below its 52‑week high of 6,014p, set on 22 October 2025, and well above the year’s low of 4,579p hit

1 December 2025

Company News·Financial Forecasts·Investment·LSE:RKT·Market Trends·Stock Analysis

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Stock on 1 December 2025: Share Price, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Risks

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (LSE: RR., OTC: RYCEY) enters December 2025 as one of the most talked‑about stocks in the FTSE 100. After a spectacular multi‑year rally driven by a turnaround under CEO Tufan Erginbilgic, investors are now asking a new question: is there still meaningful upside left from here, or are expectations running ahead of reality? Below is a detailed look at today’s share price, this morning’s fresh coverage, recent company news, analyst forecasts and the main opportunities and risks from here. Where the Rolls-Royce share price stands today The stock is still volatile. Technical indicators on Investing.com currently flag

1 December 2025

Analyst Reports·Financial News·Investment·LSE:RR.·Risk Management·Stock Market

Gold Price in the UK Today, 1 December 2025: Six‑Week Highs, Rate‑Cut Bets and 2026 Forecasts

Gold is starting December on the front foot. Global spot prices have pushed back up to around $4,230–$4,250 per troy ounce, marking a fresh six‑week high as traders ramp up bets on imminent US interest‑rate cuts and shift into safe‑haven assets.Reuters+1 For UK investors, that global rally is translating into near‑record prices in pounds. Based on late‑November London fixes and live wholesale quotes, gold is trading roughly in the £3,180–£3,220 per troy ounce range today – only a touch below the all‑time records set in October.cooksongold.com+2Metals Daily+2 Below is a detailed look at where the UK gold price stands on 1 December 2025, what’s driving

1 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·Gold Price·Investment·Market Analysis·UK Economy

UOB (SGX: U11) Stock Outlook: Q3 2025 Profit Slump, Dividend Strength and 2026 Forecast

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB, SGX: U11) has just delivered one of its most eye‑catching quarters in years: a 72% plunge in Q3 2025 net profit driven by hefty pre‑emptive provisions, even as its underlying franchise and dividend story remain intact.uobgroup.com+1 As of 1 December 2025, UOB’s share price trades around S$34.1–S$34.2, with most 12‑month analyst targets clustered in the mid‑S$30s, implying only modest upside — but backed by a still‑fat dividend yield.Beansprout+1 This article pulls together the latest news, forecasts and analyses on UOB stock up to 1 December 2025 to help you understand what’s really going on and

1 December 2025

Dividends·Financial Forecasts·Investment·Market Analysis·Stocks

Bitcoin Price Crashes Below $86,000 As December Starts: Why BTC Is Down Today And How This Selloff Differs From 2022

Published: December 1, 2025 Bitcoin kicked off December with another violent lurch lower, extending a painful autumn selloff that has already erased hundreds of billions of dollars from the crypto market. In early Monday trading, BTC fell around 5–6% over 24 hours, briefly slipping into the mid‑$85,000 range after having hovered near $91,000 just a day earlier. Ether, Solana, BNB, XRP and other majors dropped 5–8% in sympathy as total crypto market value slid to roughly $3.0–3.1 trillion. Bloomberg+2The Straits Times+2 The slump capped a bruising November in which Bitcoin lost more than 20%, is now down roughly a third

1 December 2025

Bitcoin·Cryptocurrency·Investment·Market Analysis·Price Trends

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SMX stock price nearly doubles after $250 million equity-line expansion — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026

SMX shares surged 89.6% to $15.83 Friday after the company expanded its standby equity purchase agreement with Target Capital 1 LLC to $250 million. The Nasdaq-listed stock traded nearly 39 million shares amid volatility. SMX disclosed it has drawn $8.9 million so far and will continue issuing shares. Focus turns to dilution risk and trading when markets reopen Feb. 9.

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026

Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.

Carnival stock price jumps 8% as SEC filing flags possible CFO share sale next week

7 February 2026

Carnival shares jumped 8.1% to $33.99 Friday after a Form 144 filing showed CFO David Bernstein plans to sell 361,790 shares, valued at about $11.6 million, around Feb. 10. Investors are watching the Feb. 13 dividend record date and a shareholder vote on the company’s structure, with earnings expected in March.

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026

Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.