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Stock Analysis News 5 December 2025

Bank of Montreal Q4 2025 Earnings: Dividend Hike, Profit Surge and What It Means for BMO Stock in 2026

Bank of Montreal Q4 2025 Earnings: Dividend Hike, Profit Surge and What It Means for BMO Stock in 2026

BMO Financial Group has closed out 2025 with a powerful combination that dividend and bank‑stock investors love to see: strong profit growth, a higher payout, and a solid capital cushion. On Thursday, Bank of Montreal (TSX: BMO, NYSE: BMO) reported a fourth‑quarter profit of C$2.30 billion, essentially flat year‑on‑year, while adjusted earnings jumped as credit costs fell and capital markets roared back. Full‑year profit climbed double‑digits, and the board approved another increase to the bank’s common share dividend. BMO+1 Below is a breakdown of the numbers, the strategy behind them, and how analysts see BMO stock heading into 2026. Q4 2025
5 December 2025
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BP Stock Outlook on December 5, 2025: Buybacks, Castrol Sale Talks and a Hydrogen Retreat Rewire the BP p.l.c. Story

BP Stock Outlook on December 5, 2025: Buybacks, Castrol Sale Talks and a Hydrogen Retreat Rewire the BP p.l.c. Story

BP p.l.c. (NYSE: BP, LSE: BP.) is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with its share price near the top of its recent range, investors swimming in dividends and buybacks, and the company quietly stepping back from some of its most ambitious hydrogen projects. At the same time, it’s reported to be in advanced talks to sell its Castrol lubricants arm for more than $8 billion, a move that could reshape the balance between “old” oil and “new” energy in BP’s portfolio. MarketScreener+1 This article pulls together the latest news, forecasts and analyses as of 5 December 2025 to
5 December 2025
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City Developments Limited (SGX:C09) Stock: London Hotel Deal, $1.9 Billion Asset Sales and 2026 Price Target Outlook

City Developments Limited (SGX:C09) Stock: London Hotel Deal, $1.9 Billion Asset Sales and 2026 Price Target Outlook

As at the morning of 5 December 2025, City Developments Limited (CDL, SGX:C09) is trading around S$7.30 per share, close to its 52‑week high of S$7.54 and more than 40% higher than a year ago.Moomoo+5Yahoo Finance+5FT Markets+5 The share price rally has been driven by a combination of aggressive asset monetisation, a headline London hotel acquisition, resilient Singapore residential sales and a noticeable shift in analyst sentiment from caution to broadly positive. Share price snapshot: strong 12‑month run, still at a discount to assets Despite this, CDL’s share price still trades below its reported asset values. The Edge Singapore recently
5 December 2025
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Seatrium Limited (SGX:5E2) Stock Outlook on 5 December 2025: Arbitration Shock, BP Mega-Deal and 2026 Price Targets

Seatrium Limited (SGX:5E2) Stock Outlook on 5 December 2025: Arbitration Shock, BP Mega-Deal and 2026 Price Targets

Seatrium Limited (SGX:5E2), the Singapore-based offshore and marine engineering group formed from the merger of Sembcorp Marine and Keppel Offshore & Marine, is ending 2025 in full “high drama” mode. As of the morning of 5 December 2025, Seatrium’s share price is trading around S$2.12, down about 0.5% on the day and sitting in the middle of its 52‑week range of S$1.62 to S$2.60. The company’s market capitalisation is roughly S$7.2 billion, with a trailing price‑earnings ratio around 27x, a forward PE near 18x and a modest dividend yield of about 0.7%. classic.shareinvestor.com+4Beansprout+4StockAnalysis+4 Despite a healthy order book and improving
5 December 2025
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Jardine Matheson Stock (SGX: J36, OTC: JMHLY) After a 50% Rally: Buyback, Mandarin Oriental Deal and New CEO Shape the 2026 Outlook

Jardine Matheson Stock (SGX: J36, OTC: JMHLY) After a 50% Rally: Buyback, Mandarin Oriental Deal and New CEO Shape the 2026 Outlook

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited, the almost two‑century‑old Anglo‑Asian conglomerate, is ending 2025 in far better shape than it started it. The Singapore‑listed shares (SGX: J36) now trade near the top of their 52‑week range after a roughly 50% one‑year gain, helped by a sharp rebound in underlying profits, a new US$250 million share buyback, a full takeover of luxury hotel group Mandarin Oriental, and the arrival of a private‑equity veteran as CEO. Jardine Matheson+5FT Markets+5Investing.com+5 This article pulls together the latest share‑price data, Q3 and half‑year numbers, major strategic moves, and analyst forecasts as of 5 December 2025, for readers
5 December 2025
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DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited (D01) Stock: 3-Year Growth Plan, Special Dividend and Analyst Forecasts as of 5 December 2025

DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited (D01) Stock: 3-Year Growth Plan, Special Dividend and Analyst Forecasts as of 5 December 2025

DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited (“DFI”, SGX: D01; LSE: DFI) has quietly become one of 2025’s standout recovery stories in Asian retail. The Singapore‑listed shares closed at about US$4.05 on 4 December 2025, up roughly 80% year to date and around 70% over the past 12 months, giving the company a market capitalization of just under US$5 billion. MarketScreener+1 Behind that re‑rating is a combination of portfolio clean‑up, a very generous special dividend, and—most recently—a new three‑year growth and capital‑return framework unveiled at the company’s 2025 Investor Day. DFI Retail Group+3DFI Retail Group+3Investegate+3 DFI today operates over 7,400 outlets (including
5 December 2025
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ST Engineering (SGX: S63) Stock Outlook as of 5 December 2025: Record Order Book, Bigger Dividends and New Space Contracts

ST Engineering (SGX: S63) Stock Outlook as of 5 December 2025: Record Order Book, Bigger Dividends and New Space Contracts

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering, SGX: S63) heads into December 2025 as one of the standout names on the Straits Times Index (STI), combining strong contract wins, a record order book and a sharply upgraded dividend story – but also carrying a hefty valuation and lingering satellite-communications headaches. stengg.com+1 Below is a deep dive into the latest share-price action, financial results, dividends, new contracts, analyst forecasts and key risks as at 5 December 2025. ST Engineering share price now: consolidating near highs Fundamentally-focused media such as The Edge Singapore note that ST Engineering has been the best‑performing STI component
5 December 2025
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Wilmar International (SGX:F34) Stock Outlook – Legal Headwinds, Earnings Rebound and a 4.6% Dividend Yield (5 December 2025)

Wilmar International (SGX:F34) Stock Outlook – Legal Headwinds, Earnings Rebound and a 4.6% Dividend Yield (5 December 2025)

As of mid‑day on 5 December 2025, Wilmar International Limited (SGX:F34) is trading around S$3.03–S$3.06 per share on the Singapore Exchange, after several weak sessions that have pulled the stock down roughly 6% over the last 10 trading days.SG Investors+1 Despite that near‑term pressure, the agribusiness giant still offers a trailing dividend yield of about 4.6%, based on total 2025 dividends of S$0.14 per share.Dividends.sg+1 At the same time, investors are wrestling with three big themes that now define the Wilmar stock story in late 2025: This article pulls together the latest Wilmar International stock news, forecasts and analysis as
5 December 2025
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX: BS6) Stock Outlook: Record Order Book, Green Vessels and Fresh Analyst Upgrades in 2025

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX: BS6) Stock Outlook: Record Order Book, Green Vessels and Fresh Analyst Upgrades in 2025

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd, one of China’s largest privately owned shipyards and a component of Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI), enters December 2025 with record earnings, a deep “green” order book and a flurry of analyst target upgrades – but also under the shadow of geopolitical risk and rising competition. DBS Bank+1 As of the late morning session on 5 December 2025, Yangzijiang’s Singapore‑dollar listing (SGX: BS6) was trading around S$3.41–S$3.43, leaving the group with a market capitalisation of roughly S$13.4 billion. SG Investors+1 The stock has climbed about 32% over the past year, supported by strong profit growth, rising
5 December 2025
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DBS Group Holdings (SGX: D05) Stock Outlook as of 5 December 2025 – Record Profits, Global Awards and a Premium Valuation

DBS Group Holdings (SGX: D05) Stock Outlook as of 5 December 2025 – Record Profits, Global Awards and a Premium Valuation

As of 5 December 2025, DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05) is trading around S$54.3 per share, near its 52‑week high of about S$55.6 and well above its 52‑week low near S$36.3. The bank’s market capitalisation is roughly S$154 billion, with a price‑to‑book ratio of about 2.2–2.3x and a dividend yield around 5.2–5.3% based on current payouts. Beansprout+3Beansprout+3StockInvest+3 Recent record quarterly profits, an aggressive capital‑return plan and a fresh “Global Bank of the Year 2025” title are pulling the stock higher – even as falling interest margins, past digital outages and cyber‑risk remain key watchpoints. Beansprout+2DBS Bank+2 Snapshot: DBS stock
5 December 2025
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OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Near Record Highs on 5 December 2025: Dividend Yield, WeChat Pay Catalyst and 2026 Bank Earnings Risk

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Near Record Highs on 5 December 2025: Dividend Yield, WeChat Pay Catalyst and 2026 Bank Earnings Risk

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC, SGX: O39) is ending 2025 in a very “Singaporean” way: calm on the surface, a lot going on underneath. As of 5 December 2025, OCBC shares are trading just below record levels after a powerful November–December rally, backed by resilient earnings, hefty dividends, a S$2.5 billion capital return plan and a new WeChat Pay payments catalyst in China. At the same time, management is warning about thinner interest margins in 2025 and handing the keys to a new Group CEO on 1 January 2026. OCBC Bank+3Investing.com+3Google+3 Below is a deep dive into OCBC’s share price
5 December 2025
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Singtel (SGX: Z74) After a 50% Rally: Latest News, Earnings, Analyst Targets and Risks as of 5 December 2025

Singtel (SGX: Z74) After a 50% Rally: Latest News, Earnings, Analyst Targets and Risks as of 5 December 2025

Singapore Telecommunications Limited – better known as Singtel – is ending 2025 in rare form. After years of being treated as a sleepy dividend telco, the stock has ripped roughly 50% year‑to‑date and now trades close to record highs, powered by asset sales, a big share‑buyback plan and a serious push into data centres and AI infrastructure. TradingView+1 As of the close on 5 December 2025, Singtel shares finished around S$4.60, down slightly from last week’s peak of about S$4.73 but still up about 50% YTD and roughly 48% over the past 12 months. That values the group at around
5 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:49 AM EST CSL Faces Growth Uncertainty Amid Seqirus Spin-off Pause and Flu Vaccine Demand Drop February 7, 2026, 12:49 AM EST. CSL (ASX:CSL) confronts near-term challenges after delaying its Seqirus vaccine unit spin-off due to weaker U.S. flu vaccination uptake, impacting its fiscal 2026 growth outlook. Regulatory scrutiny in Europe over its Tavneos kidney therapy data, plus intensifying U.S. competition for its Vifor iron products, heighten concerns over product credibility and pricing pressure. Despite these headwinds, CSL's diversified portfolio in plasma, vaccines, and kidney therapies underpins its
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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