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NASDAQ:LIFE News 18 December 2025

Top ASX Stocks to Buy Today (18 December 2025): Lithium Upgrades, Gold Surge, and Woodside in Focus

Top ASX Stocks to Buy Today (18 December 2025): Lithium Upgrades, Gold Surge, and Woodside in Focus

Published: 18/12/2025 (11:00am Sydney time)This article is for information and news purposes only and is not financial advice. Markets can move quickly and losses are possible. Consider your objectives and risks and, if needed, speak with a licensed adviser. Australia’s sharemarket is entering the late-morning session with investors balancing two competing forces: a bruising tech sell-off linked to Wall Street’s AI…
18 December 2025
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  • Novo Nordisk Shares Fall on Weak Sales Outlook Despite Strong Earnings
    February 4, 2026, 11:10 AM EST. Novo Nordisk (NVO) stock extended a sharp slide, dropping 3.7% to $48.44 following a 14.6% fall the previous day. Despite beating Q4 earnings and revenue estimates, the company's weak sales forecast and warnings of "unprecedented" price pressures amid competition and potential drug-cost cuts under President Trump weighed on shares. The stock hit its lowest since December and is down 41.4% year-over-year. In contrast, rival Eli Lilly surged on a stronger outlook. Options trading showed increased bullish activity, with 56,000 calls exchanged versus 27,000 puts, indicating investors betting on a rebound. Novo Nordisk's recent outperformance versus volatility expectations was reflected by a Schaeffer's Volatility Scorecard of 89 out of 100.
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