Share Buybacks News 3 December 2025

Prudential plc Stock News Today (12 December 2025): PRU Shares Steady as ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Opens, Buyback Continues, Analysts Lift Targets

Prudential plc (LSE: PRU; HKEX: 2378) finished Friday, 12 December 2025, with its London-listed shares hovering close to recent highs as investors digested a fast-moving mix of catalysts: the opening of the ICICI Prudential Asset Management (IPAMC) IPO in India, a fresh round of share buybacks, and renewed attention on boardroom succession. Sky News+3Hargreaves Lansdown+3Prudential+3 The net result: PRU closed around 1,093p, up modestly on the day, while the market continues to price in a combination of (1) potential value realisation from the India asset-management listing and (2) an ongoing capital-return story via buybacks and dividends. Hargreaves Lansdown+2Prudential+2 Prudential plc

12 December 2025

HKG:2378·IPO Updates·LSE:PRU·Share Buybacks

NatWest Group Plc Stock: NWG Shares Steady Near Highs as Cushon Sale, Buybacks and Rate-Cut Bets Shape the Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

LONDON (12 December 2025) — NatWest Group Plc stock (LSE: NWG, NYSE: NWG) is ending the week with investors weighing a familiar trio of drivers for UK bank shares: capital returns (buybacks and dividends), strategic simplification (asset sales), and the interest-rate path heading into 2026. NatWest shares were around 623p at the close on Friday, 12 December 2025, leaving the stock near recent highs and within striking distance of its 52-week peak. Hargreaves Lansdown+1 What’s different this week is not a single blockbuster earnings print — NatWest’s next major financial update is still a couple of months away — but

12 December 2025

LSE:NWG·NYSE:NWG·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price Today: Buyback Update, Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts on 12 December 2025

London, UK — 12 December 2025 — London Stock Exchange Group plc (LON: LSEG) ended Friday’s session higher as investors balanced a supportive rates narrative, fresh UK economic data, and the group’s ongoing share buyback activity. With LSEG increasingly viewed as a global data-and-market-infrastructure compounder rather than a pure “UK listings” play, today’s action also highlights a central debate for 2026: how quickly the market will re-rate the business as margin expansion and product-led data growth offset cyclicality in trading and post-trade. Hargreaves Lansdown+2The Guardian+2 Below is a detailed roundup of today’s LSEG stock news (12.12.2025), the latest available analyst

12 December 2025

Share Buybacks·Stock Market

AEM Holdings Ltd Stock (SGX:AWX) News, Share Buybacks, Analyst Targets and Outlook — 12 December 2025

(SEO): AEM Holdings Ltd (SGX:AWX) is back in focus after early-December share buybacks, a 9M2025 profit swing, and fresh analyst debate over AI/HPC upside versus valuation and legal overhangs. AEM Holdings Ltd (SGX:AWX / AWX.SI) — not to be confused with the US-listed gold miner that also uses “AEM” as a ticker — is a Singapore-listed semiconductor test and handling solutions company riding an industry storyline that refuses to die: AI compute keeps getting hotter, denser, and harder to test, and the “test” part of the semiconductor value chain suddenly matters a lot again. As of 12 December 2025, AEM’s

12 December 2025

SGX:AWX·Share Buybacks

Jardine Matheson (SGX: J36) Stock News Today: Insider Share Buys, Buyback Plan, Mandarin Oriental Deal and Analyst Targets (Dec 12, 2025)

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited stock is back in the spotlight on December 12, 2025, with the Asia-focused conglomerate’s shares rebounding sharply in Singapore after a weak prior session. The near-term story is being shaped by a cluster of insider share purchases, an ongoing US$250 million share buyback plan, and the market’s countdown to the Mandarin Oriental privatization expected in early 2026—alongside fresh reads on where analysts see the stock heading next. Below is a detailed roundup of the latest price action, regulatory disclosures, portfolio catalysts, and consensus forecasts impacting Jardine Matheson stock (J36 / JAR) as of 12 December 2025.

12 December 2025

Share Buybacks

South32 Ltd Stock (ASX:S32) on 12 December 2025: Share Buyback Updates, Cerro Matoso Exit, and What Analysts Forecast for 2026

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32; also listed in London and Johannesburg; ADR: SOUHY) is back on investors’ radar heading into year-end, helped by a firmer share price, ongoing on‑market buybacks, and a portfolio that’s increasingly tied to energy‑transition metals (even as legacy assets still carry real operational and policy risk). Intelligent Investor+2Investegate+2 As of 15:11 on 12 December 2025, South32 shares were quoted at A$3.54, up A$0.11 (+3.21%) on the day (noting the data is delayed and indicative). Market cap was shown near A$15.9 billion, with a 52‑week range cited from A$2.52 to A$3.74. Intelligent Investor Below is what’s driving the

12 December 2025

ASX:S32·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Ashtead Group Share Price Jumps on $1.5 Billion Buyback and New York Move: Latest AHT Stock News and 2026 Forecasts (11 December 2025)

Ashtead Group plc – the FTSE 100 equipment rental giant behind the Sunbelt Rentals brand – is back in the spotlight on 11 December 2025 as investors digest fresh half‑year results, a new $1.5 billion share buyback and progress towards a primary listing in New York. The combination of record free cash flow, continued capital returns and the promise of a US listing is pushing the Ashtead (LON:AHT) share price higher, even as growth slows and the US construction cycle remains a headwind. Ashtead Group share price today (11 December 2025) As of today’s London session, Ashtead Group shares are

11 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·LSE:AHT·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) at 52‑Week High: Buyback Momentum, Digital Assets Push and 2026 Outlook

London, 11 December 2025 – Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) has powered to a fresh 52‑week high, capping a remarkable year in which the emerging‑markets‑focused bank has almost doubled from its lows and accelerated capital returns to shareholders. Alongside an aggressive share buyback, the group is rolling out new digital‑asset partnerships, sustainability deals, and updated guidance that points to higher returns in 2025 and beyond. MarketBeat+1 Share price today: STAN trades near record territory In Thursday trading, Standard Chartered’s London‑listed shares were changing hands at around 1,710–1,715 pence, after touching an intraday high of 1,711 pence, a fresh 52‑week peak.MarketBeat+1

11 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·LSE:STAN·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Ferrari N.V. (RACE) Stock Today: 23‑Month Low, €2 Billion Buyback Almost Done, and What Analysts Expect Next

Ferrari’s stock is having a rough day on December 10, 2025. Despite robust margins, a nearly completed €2 billion buyback, and a long-term growth plan running to 2030, RACE shares have slumped to their lowest level in almost two years as a wave of analyst downgrades collides with an already stretched valuation. Investing.com+1 This article pulls together the key news, forecasts, and analysis on Ferrari N.V. stock as of 10 December 2025, to give a clear picture of where RACE stands now and what the market is pricing in. Ferrari stock price on 10 December 2025 As of midday trading

10 December 2025

NYSE:RACE·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Barclays PLC Stock on 10 December 2025: Buyback Support, Fintech Deal and 2026 Outlook

Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) stock is trading close to its 52‑week highs as of 10 December 2025, supported by an aggressive share buyback, a fresh strategic fintech investment and growing optimism about its 2026 earnings outlook. In London, Barclays’ share price closed around 440p on 10 December, only a fraction below its recent 52‑week peak of about 444p, having risen roughly 65% over the past 12 months. Investing.com Real‑time estimates on European platforms put the stock near 440p, up more than 64% year‑to‑date. MarketScreener For US investors, the New York–listed ADR (NYSE: BCS) trades around $23.14, slightly lower on the

10 December 2025

Fintech·LSE:BARC·NYSE:BCS·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Keppel Ltd (SGX: BN4) Stock Outlook 2026: Can the Rally, Buybacks and Asset Sales Keep Driving Returns?

Published: 10 December 2025 Keppel stock today: near record highs after a stellar 2025 Keppel Ltd (Keppel, SGX: BN4) is finishing 2025 in rarefied air. As of the morning session on 10 December 2025, Keppel shares trade around S$10.10, slightly softer on the day but close to recent peaks above S$10.30. Beansprout+1 Over the past year, Keppel has delivered roughly 55% year-to-date total return, handily beating the Straits Times Index (STI). Yahoo Finance Market cap has climbed to about S$18.3 billion (around US$14 billion), up almost 50% from end‑2024. StockAnalysis+1 Longer-term performance is even more striking. Simply Wall St estimates

10 December 2025

SGX:BN4·Share Buybacks

Wells Fargo (WFC) Stock Near Record High: AI Job Cuts, $40B Buyback and Regulatory Relief Shape 2025 Outlook

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is trading just under record highs around $89–$90 per share as investors digest a fresh wave of news: CEO comments about AI‑driven job cuts, a new Piper Sandler price target of $100, progress on a major $84 million 401(k) settlement, and continuing capital returns via dividends and a $40 billion buyback program.MarketScreener+1 Below is a structured look at what’s new on 9 December 2025, how it fits into the bigger story for Wells Fargo stock, and what analysts currently expect. Note: This article is for information and education only and is not investment advice.

9 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·NYSE:WFC·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) on 9 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend Hike, Buyback Extension and Analyst Forecasts

Sydney – 9 December 2025 – Westpac Banking Corporation shares eased slightly on Tuesday but remain close to multi‑year highs as investors focus on this week’s annual general meeting (AGM), a larger final dividend and an extended share buyback program. At the same time, most broker and model-based valuations now sit below the current share price, signalling a more cautious outlook for 2026. All figures are in Australian dollars and refer to the close on 9 December 2025, unless otherwise stated. Westpac share price on 9 December 2025 Westpac (ASX: WBC) closed at $37.98 on Tuesday, down 0.68% on the

9 December 2025

ASX:WBC·Dividends·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Keppel Ltd (SGX: BN4) Stock Outlook on 8 December 2025: Price Targets, Buybacks and Digital Infrastructure Growth

Singapore, 8 December 2025 — Keppel Ltd (SGX: BN4) has evolved from a traditional Singapore conglomerate into a global asset manager and operator at the centre of three big themes: digital infrastructure, the energy transition and sustainable urban renewal. That shift is now clearly reflected in its share price and in how analysts value the stock. As of late morning on 8 December 2025, Keppel shares were trading around S$10.13–S$10.17, slightly below Friday’s close of S$10.23 but still near record levels.SG Investors+1 Over the past year, the stock has climbed roughly 58%, with recent coverage noting a price of about

8 December 2025

Share Buybacks

Sage Group plc (LON: SGE): Insider Deals, £300m Buyback and 2026 Forecasts – Update as of 5 December 2025

Sage Group plc’s share price is trading near the bottom of its 52‑week range, just as the FTSE 100 software group ramps up a £300 million share buyback, reports strong full‑year 2025 results, and discloses a flurry of insider share awards and sales. That combination makes Sage (LON: SGE) one of the more interesting “quality compounder at a discount” stories on the London market going into 2026. Sage share price on 5 December 2025 As of trading on 5 December 2025, Sage shares are changing hands at around 1,068p on the London Stock Exchange, slightly above Thursday’s close of 1,064.5p.

5 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·LSE:SGE·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Imperial Brands PLC Stock on 5 December 2025: Near 52‑Week Highs, £1.45bn Buyback and 2030 Strategy – What Investors Need to Know

Data and market information in this article are up to date as of 5 December 2025. Where Imperial Brands’ Share Price Stands Today Imperial Brands PLC (LON: IMB; OTCMKTS: IMBBY, IMBBF) heads into 5 December 2025 trading very close to its 12‑month highs in both London and New York. On the London Stock Exchange, recent data show Imperial Brands closing at around 3,300p on 4 December, after trading in a daily range of roughly 3,238p–3,307p and gaining nearly 1% on the day. Over the past week the share price has risen steadily, extending a rally that has pushed the stock

5 December 2025

Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Ashtead Group plc Share Price Today: Buybacks, US Listing Plan and 2026 Stock Forecast

Ashtead Group plc (LON:AHT), the FTSE 100 equipment rental heavyweight behind the Sunbelt Rentals brand, is trading well below its 2023 peak but remains firmly on analysts’ watchlists as investors weigh a powerful buyback programme, a pending move of its primary listing to the United States and an upcoming earnings release on 9 December 2025. As of late morning on 4 December 2025, Ashtead Group shares were changing hands at around 4,821p, up about 2.9% on the day, yet still roughly 24% lower than a year ago.FT Markets Earlier this week, the stock closed at 4,684p on 2 December, leaving

4 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

AJ Bell Share Price Falls Despite Record 2025 Results and £50m Buyback – What It Means for Investors Today

LONDON, 4 December 2025 – AJ Bell plc (LON: AJB), one of the UK’s largest investment platforms, has reported record full‑year results, announced a fresh £50m share buyback for 2026 and hiked its dividend. Yet the AJ Bell share price is trading sharply lower today as the market digests cautious profit‑margin guidance and the impact of UK ISA reforms on costs. Directors Talk Interviews+1 Below is a deep dive into today’s AJ Bell news, the latest analyst forecasts, and how sentiment around the stock is shifting. AJ Bell share price on 4 December 2025 By late morning on 4 December

4 December 2025

LSE:AJB·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

GB Group PLC (LON: GBG) Share Price, FTSE 250 Upgrade, Buyback and 2026 Outlook – Latest News and Forecasts as of 4 December 2025

GB Group PLC, the UK identity and fraud technology specialist, is heading into the end of 2025 with a busy news flow: promotion into the FTSE 250, an expanded share buyback, solid half‑year results and an Australian bolt‑on acquisition. Here’s a deep dive into what all of that means for the GBG share price and its outlook as of 4 December 2025. GB Group share price today: where the stock stands Around early afternoon on 4 December 2025, GB Group shares were trading at about 255p on the London Stock Exchange, up roughly 2.5% on the day. That gives the

4 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·LSE:GBG·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Experian PLC (LON: EXPN) Stock on 3 December 2025: Share Price, AI Cybersecurity Push, Buybacks and 2026 Forecasts

Experian PLC’s share price is drifting near the lower half of its 2025 range even as the company posts record first‑half results, ramps up AI‑driven products and continues an active share buyback programme. Analysts still see double‑digit upside over the next 12 months, but technical models have turned cautious and competitive pressure from FICO’s new direct‑licensing model looms over the medium term. Experian+2MarketBeat+2 Experian share price today (3 December 2025) On Wednesday 3 December 2025, Experian shares trade around 3,280–3,300p on the London Stock Exchange. The Financial Times’ live quote shows 3,284p, down about 0.7% intraday, leaving the stock roughly

3 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Cybersecurity·Financial Forecasts·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Share Buybacks News 3 December 2025 - 12 December 2025

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