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UK Stock Market Outlook: What to Know Before the FTSE 100 Opens on Monday 8 December 2025

UK Stock Market Outlook: What to Know Before the FTSE 100 Opens on Monday 8 December 2025

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at 9,667.01, down 0.5%, as energy and bank stocks fell sharply. The Magnum Ice Cream Company is set to debut in London trading Monday. Investors await a US Federal Reserve rate decision and key UK GDP data later this week. FTSE constituent reshuffles add to market volatility.
7 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings plc Stock on 5 December 2025: Share Price, AI Push, Hang Seng Deal and 2030 Forecasts

HSBC Holdings plc Stock on 5 December 2025: Share Price, AI Push, Hang Seng Deal and 2030 Forecasts

HSBC shares traded near multi-year highs on 4 December, closing at 1,074p in London and $71.71 in New York, both up about 40–50% over 12 months. Q3 profit before tax was $7.3 billion, hit by $1.4 billion in legal provisions tied to the Madoff case. The bank is pursuing a Hang Seng Bank buyout and an AI partnership with Mistral. A new chair and shifting rates add uncertainty.
5 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Opening Preview, 5 December 2025: FTSE 100, BoE Cut Bets, Construction Slump and US Data in Focus

UK Stock Market Opening Preview, 5 December 2025: FTSE 100, BoE Cut Bets, Construction Slump and US Data in Focus

The FTSE 100 closed Thursday at 9,711, up 0.2%, led by gains in aerospace, defence, and financials, while Diageo and AJ Bell dropped sharply. UK equity funds saw £3 billion in outflows in November, marking a sixth consecutive month of net selling. The S&P Global/CIPS construction PMI fell to 39.4 in November, its lowest since May 2020, with job cuts accelerating across the sector.
4 December 2025
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HSBC Bank Today: New Chair, AI Ambitions and Asia Pivot Shape the 2026 Outlook (4 December 2025)

HSBC Bank Today: New Chair, AI Ambitions and Asia Pivot Shape the 2026 Outlook (4 December 2025)

Brendan Nelson was confirmed as HSBC’s group chair on December 4, ending a year-long search and drawing scrutiny over succession planning. HSBC shares trade near multi-year highs after a strong 2025 rally, with profit before tax at $23.1 billion for the first nine months and a 17.6% RoTE excluding charges. The bank is expanding technology and Asia operations, including a partnership with Mistral AI.
4 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc stock on 4 December 2025: new chair, AI push and stress‑test comfort reshape the outlook

HSBC Holdings Plc stock on 4 December 2025: new chair, AI push and stress‑test comfort reshape the outlook

HSBC shares closed at 1,070.6p in London on December 4, near multi-year highs and up 44% over 12 months. The board named Brendan Nelson as Group Chair after a prolonged search, surprising some investors. HSBC trades at about 1x book value and 15–20x trailing earnings, still cheaper than many global peers. Legal costs from the Madoff case and a new AI partnership remain in focus.
4 December 2025
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UK Economy News Today (3 December 2025): BoE Loosens Bank Rules as Services PMI, Tourism and Brexit Study Shape Outlook

UK Economy News Today (3 December 2025): BoE Loosens Bank Rules as Services PMI, Tourism and Brexit Study Shape Outlook

The Bank of England cut its Tier 1 capital requirement for major lenders from 14% to 13%, its first reduction since the financial crisis, urging banks to boost lending. All seven top UK banks passed the latest stress test. The OECD raised its 2026 UK GDP growth forecast to 1.2%, but warned of ongoing fiscal pressures. Business closures hit their lowest since 2016, while tourism surged ahead of Christmas.
3 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock on 3 December 2025: New Chair, Softer BoE Capital Rules and AI Push Shape the 2026 Story

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock on 3 December 2025: New Chair, Softer BoE Capital Rules and AI Push Shape the 2026 Story

HSBC Holdings stock hovered near 52-week highs on December 3, 2025, after confirming Brendan Nelson as permanent Group Chair. Shares in London traded at 1,087.8p, up 39% year-to-date, while Hong Kong shares gained 53% over the past year. The bank reported strong earnings and mid-teens return-on-equity guidance. HSBC also announced progress on the Hang Seng Bank takeover and a new AI partnership with Mistral.
3 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Steady as Banks Rally and BoE Warns on AI Bubble – 2 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Steady as Banks Rally and BoE Warns on AI Bubble – 2 December 2025

The FTSE 100 rose 0.38% to 9,739.57 by midday Tuesday, led by gains in banks and housebuilders after the Bank of England eased capital rules following stress tests. Lloyds Banking Group climbed 1.6%. The FTSE 250 edged up 0.08%, while the AIM All-Share fell 0.44% as smaller growth stocks lagged.
2 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock on 2 December 2025: Stress Test Relief, Hang Seng Bet and 2026 Outlook

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock on 2 December 2025: Stress Test Relief, Hang Seng Bet and 2026 Outlook

HSBC shares traded near 1,082p in London on December 2, close to a 52-week high, as the bank passed Bank of England stress tests and capital rules eased. The lender faces litigation and China property risks but plans a $13.6 billion buyout of Hang Seng Bank. HSBC’s ADR stood at $71.36 in New York, with a 2.8% dividend yield. Analyst consensus is “Buy” in London, neutral in New York.
2 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Share Price Outlook Before Market Open on 1 December 2025

HSBC Holdings Share Price Outlook Before Market Open on 1 December 2025

HSBC shares closed Friday at 1,070.20p in London, about 5% below their 52-week high, after Hong Kong regulators approved its HK$13.6bn Hang Seng Bank bid. The stock is up 53% from its yearly low, with a market cap near £184bn. Technical models project a fair opening near 1,068.5p Monday and a potential 1.7% intraday swing. HSBC ADRs in New York last traded around $71.
30 November 2025
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AI Startup Valuations Are Tripling in Months as Mega-Rounds Flood Healthtech and Deep Tech

AI Startup Valuations Are Tripling in Months as Mega-Rounds Flood Healthtech and Deep Tech

US AI startups raised over $1.5 billion in the final week of November 2025, led by $600 million for Physical Intelligence and $298 million for Function Health. At least 49 US AI firms have secured $100 million-plus rounds this year, with valuations often doubling or tripling within months. Healthcare AI dominates new funding. OpenAI’s ecosystem is now linked to nearly $100 billion in partner debt.
30 November 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) Stock Today, 28 November 2025: Share Price Near Highs as Hang Seng Deal, Chair Race and Digital Push Dominate Focus

HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) Stock Today, 28 November 2025: Share Price Near Highs as Hang Seng Deal, Chair Race and Digital Push Dominate Focus

HSBC shares traded near 1,067p in London Friday, close to their 52-week high of 1,126.20p set earlier this month. The stock moved above its 200-day moving average, with analysts maintaining a “Hold” consensus and price targets ranging from 1,037.5p to 1,240p. American Century Companies raised its stake by 11.9% in the second quarter. HSBC’s market value stands near £182 billion.
28 November 2025
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Santander, Barclays, NatWest and Lloyds Customers Urged to Switch as Bank Deals Pay Up to £400 – Latest Deadlines on 28 November 2025

Santander, Barclays, NatWest and Lloyds Customers Urged to Switch as Bank Deals Pay Up to £400 – Latest Deadlines on 28 November 2025

Santander increased its current account switch offer on 28 November, adding a £25 Amazon gift card to its existing £200 cash bonus for eligible new customers. Barclays closed its £400 Premier switch deal yesterday, but today is the final deadline for its ISA transfer bonus of up to £500. MoneySavingExpert updated its best current account rankings this morning.
28 November 2025
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HSBC Holdings (HSBA) Advances Hang Seng Bank Privatisation and Bahrain Exit as Share Price Holds Near 52‑Week High – 27 November 2025

HSBC Holdings (HSBA) Advances Hang Seng Bank Privatisation and Bahrain Exit as Share Price Holds Near 52‑Week High – 27 November 2025

HSBC confirmed the Scheme Document for the proposed privatisation of Hang Seng Bank will be released by 17 December, pending court directions. Hong Kong regulators granted HSBC consents for trading Hang Seng shares during the offer period. The Central Bank of Bahrain approved HSBC’s sale of its Bahrain retail business to BBK, with completion set for today. HSBC shares closed at 1,063p, near a 52-week high.
27 November 2025
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HSBC (HSBA) on 26 November 2025: Cloud Wallet Upgrade, Fresh Macro Calls and Insider Trade

HSBC (HSBA) on 26 November 2025: Cloud Wallet Upgrade, Fresh Macro Calls and Insider Trade

HSBC’s PayMe wallet in Hong Kong has completed a full migration to Amazon Web Services, enabling faster transactions and lower costs. HSBC shares traded around 1,051p in London, up slightly on the day, with the ADR at $69.51 in New York. The bank’s London stock is up about 37% year-to-date. PayMe now serves over 3.2 million users and processes billions of transactions annually.
26 November 2025
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