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Market Outlook News 3 December 2025 - 4 December 2025

Shell Plc (SHEL) Stock in December 2025: Buybacks, Debt Swap and Oil Glut Fears Shape the 2026 Outlook

Shell Plc (SHEL) Stock in December 2025: Buybacks, Debt Swap and Oil Glut Fears Shape the 2026 Outlook

As of 4 December 2025, Shell Plc’s stock is trading near the top of its 52‑week range, powered by a relentless buyback programme, a fresh $6.3 billion debt exchange, and strategic bets in the North Sea and deep‑water Nigeria — all against a backdrop of what the IEA is calling a potentially record oil glut in 2026.Reuters This is a snapshot of where Shell (NYSE: SHEL, LON: SHEL, Euronext: SHELL) stands today, and how current news and forecasts are shaping the stock’s 2026 narrative. Shell share price now: near highs, but not euphoric On the NYSE, Shell’s American Depositary Shares
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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DBS Group Holdings Stock Outlook: Record Earnings, Rich Dividends and New Digital Bets as of 4 December 2025

DBS Group Holdings Stock Outlook: Record Earnings, Rich Dividends and New Digital Bets as of 4 December 2025

DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05) is trading close to record highs as investors digest a potent mix of record profits, a fatter dividend stream, ongoing regulatory scrutiny and ambitious digital-asset and regional expansion plans. As of 4 December 2025, the core debate has shifted from “Is DBS cheap?” to “How much of a premium is fair for Southeast Asia’s most profitable big bank?” TS2 Tech+1 DBS share price on 4 December 2025: still hovering near records On 4 December 2025, DBS shares on the Singapore Exchange were changing hands at about S$54.5 intraday, with side quotes on Singapore finance
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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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Share Price in December 2025: Is the Market Re‑rating a Quality Giant or Pricing in Trouble for 2026?

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Share Price in December 2025: Is the Market Re‑rating a Quality Giant or Pricing in Trouble for 2026?

Updated 4 December 2025 Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has gone from market darling to market headache in just a few months. As of early afternoon on 4 December 2025, CBA shares were trading around A$152–153, after closing at A$152.05 on 3 December.Traders Union+1 That leaves Australia’s biggest bank roughly 20% below its late‑June record high near A$192, and down about 13% over the past month as investors reassess what they are willing to pay for the stock.ABC+1 Yet the business itself is still printing record profits, paying record dividends and ramping up its bet on artificial intelligence. So why
4 December 2025
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BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP, NYSE: BHP) Stock Outlook for 2026: Anglo Deal Fallout, China Iron Ore Standoff and Copper Supercycle Hopes

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP, NYSE: BHP) Stock Outlook for 2026: Anglo Deal Fallout, China Iron Ore Standoff and Copper Supercycle Hopes

Date: 4 December 2025Author’s note: This article is for information only and does not constitute financial advice. BHP share price today: where the stock stands BHP Group Ltd, the world’s largest listed miner, is trading near the top of its 52‑week range as investors weigh the end of its Anglo American takeover push, a tense iron ore dispute with China, and rising optimism around copper. Over the past 12 months, BHP’s share price is up about 9%, with a five‑year beta of ~0.68 – meaning it has been less volatile than the broader equity market.StockAnalysis The stock remains a core
4 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Outlook for December 4, 2025: What to Know Before the Nikkei 225 Opens as BoJ Hike Bets Grow

Tokyo Stock Market Outlook for December 4, 2025: What to Know Before the Nikkei 225 Opens as BoJ Hike Bets Grow

Japan heads into Thursday’s Tokyo Stock Exchange session with risk appetite recovering, the yen strengthening, and bond yields at multi‑year highs – a tricky mix for the Nikkei 225 right as investors eye a potential Bank of Japan rate hike later this month. The Economic Times+2Reuters+2 Key points before the Tokyo open (Thursday, 4 December 2025) Below is a deeper dive into the main drivers that could shape Thursday’s session in Tokyo. 1. How Tokyo closed on December 3 – and why it matters for the open After a bruising start to the week driven by BoJ shock, Tokyo’s equity
3 December 2025
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December 2025 Stock Market Outlook: Fed Cut Bets, AI Jitters and Fresh Opportunities for Investors

December 2025 Stock Market Outlook: Fed Cut Bets, AI Jitters and Fresh Opportunities for Investors

Published: December 3, 2025 U.S. stocks moved higher on Wednesday, December 3, as softer economic data and falling bond yields reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve is on the verge of another interest‑rate cut at its final meeting of 2025. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded just under 48,000, up about 1%, while the S&P 500 added roughly 0.4% and the Nasdaq gained around 0.3%.Reuters+1 Small‑cap stocks did even better, extending a recent rebound that has coincided with the market’s renewed focus on rate cuts.Reuters+1 At the same time, investors are wrestling with two big questions that will define the December
3 December 2025
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Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock Outlook on December 3, 2025: Price Action, Analyst Ratings and 2026 Forecast

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock Outlook on December 3, 2025: Price Action, Analyst Ratings and 2026 Forecast

1. Snapshot: Where Circle Internet Group Stock Stands Today Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL), the issuer of USD Coin (USDC) and EURC, remains one of 2025’s most volatile post‑IPO names. As of the close on December 3, 2025, CRCL finished at $84.14, up 8.65% on the day, after trading between $76.02 and $85.23 on volume of about 14.6 million shares. Over the last month it has rebounded from late‑November lows in the low‑$70s.Investing.com Despite the latest bounce, CRCL is still dramatically below its summer peak. The stock’s 52‑week range runs from $64.00 to $298.99, underlining just how violent the
3 December 2025
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CMCT Stock: How Creative Media & Community Trust’s Lending Sale, Q3 2025 Results and New LA Project Shape the 2026 Outlook

CMCT Stock: How Creative Media & Community Trust’s Lending Sale, Q3 2025 Results and New LA Project Shape the 2026 Outlook

As of December 3, 2025, Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCT) is trading around $3.49 per share, making it a tiny, highly volatile microcap REIT in the U.S. office and multifamily space.WallStreetZen Over the past year, the stock has swung between roughly the mid‑single digits and more than $80 on a split‑adjusted basis, reflecting both a 1‑for‑25 reverse split and extreme market volatility.WallStreetZen+1 Recent catalysts include a definitive agreement to sell its SBA lending division, the release of Q3 2025 results, and the completion of a new 36‑unit apartment building in Los Angeles, all of which feed directly
3 December 2025
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Cenovus Energy Stock in December 2025: How Q3 Results, the MEG Deal and a $2.6 Billion Refi Are Reshaping CVE’s Outlook

Cenovus Energy Stock in December 2025: How Q3 Results, the MEG Deal and a $2.6 Billion Refi Are Reshaping CVE’s Outlook

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX: CVE, NYSE: CVE) has had a busy 2025 – record quarterly production, a multibillion‑dollar acquisition of MEG Energy, a large debt refinancing and a renewed share buyback program. All of this is now being reflected in Cenovus Energy stock as investors reassess its growth, risk and dividend appeal heading into 2026. As of the last full close, Cenovus Energy stock traded around US$17.57 on the NYSE and roughly C$24.56 on the TSX, with intraday trading on December 3 pushing the TSX line back toward C$24.94.StockInvest+1 Over the past year, the share price has climbed in the
3 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

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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