Stock Market News 26 December 2025

Westpac Banking Corporation Stock (ASX:WBC): News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as of 26 December 2025

Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with its share price still sitting near multi-year highs—but with a noticeably more cautious tone in analyst price targets. With the ASX closed for Boxing Day (Friday, 26 December 2025), investors are using the holiday lull to digest a busy run of updates on strategy, regulation, governance and the evolving scam-and-cybersecurity arms race that is reshaping how banks allocate tech spend. Westpac Westpac share price today: why “nothing happened” on 26 December (and why that matters) Because the Australian Securities Exchange is closed on Boxing Day, there’s no official

26 December 2025

ASX Updates·ASX:WBC·Banking News·Financial Forecasts·Investment Analysis·Stock Market

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) Stock News and Forecasts: ASIC Settlement, Dividend, and Analyst Targets as of Dec. 26, 2025

December 26, 2025 Macquarie Group Limited—often called Australia’s “millionaires factory” for its investment-banking pedigree and performance-linked culture—heads into the final week of 2025 with investors balancing three big forces: a diversified earnings engine that can shine when markets and dealmaking cooperate, a regulatory headline cycle that refuses to fully go away, and a set of analyst forecasts that still imply upside—just not the kind that comes without footnotes. As of Dec. 26, 2025, Macquarie Group shares are quoted around A$205.03, reflecting the most recent close from Dec. 24 (with local market holidays affecting trading days). Investing Macquarie share price today:

26 December 2025

Analyst Insights·ASX:MQG·Dividends·Financial News·Investment·Stock Market

DroneShield Limited Stock (ASX:DRO): Latest Contract Wins, Governance Reset, and Analyst Forecasts as 2026 Nears

SYDNEY, 26 December 2025 — DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with two fresh catalysts on investors’ screens: another military-linked contract win in Asia Pacific and a formal governance “reset” designed to rebuild confidence after a sharp, controversial sell-off in November. Because the ASX cash market is closed on Boxing Day (Friday, 26 December), the most current tradable reference point for DroneShield shares is the last ASX session before the holiday break. The ASX trading calendar shows Boxing Day (26 December) as closed, following the Christmas-period schedule. Australian Securities Exchange As of the most recently reported

26 December 2025

ASX:DRO·Corporate Governance·Defense Technology·Financial News·Investment Analysis·Stock Market

Fortescue Ltd Stock (ASX:FMG) on 26 December 2025: Latest News, Iron Ore Outlook, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Watchlist

Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) heads into the final week of 2025 in a familiar tug-of-war: the company remains one of the ASX’s most direct “iron ore price” plays, but the narrative around Fortescue stock is widening again—toward copper, supply-chain bottlenecks at Port Hedland, and the longer game of decarbonising steel. Boxing Day (December 26, 2025) adds a practical wrinkle for investors: the Australian Securities Exchange is closed today, so price discovery is paused locally while global macro headlines keep moving. Australian Securities Exchange Below is what matters most for Fortescue shares as of December 26, 2025—covering the latest reporting, key forecasts,

26 December 2025

Analyst Forecasts·ASX:FMG·Investment Tips·Stock Market

Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook on December 26, 2025

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS; NYSE: WDS via American Depositary Shares) heads into the final week of 2025 with investors focused less on day-to-day commodity noise and more on a high-stakes mix of leadership change, mega‑project execution, and Australia’s increasingly political gas debate. Woodside With the Australian market closed for the Christmas/Boxing Day break, the most recent reference price many investors are anchoring to is Woodside’s A$23.16 close, after an ~8% slide over the past month (and roughly flat over the last three months). Simply Wall St In the US, Woodside’s NYSE‑listed ADS last traded at US$15.42 (latest trade

26 December 2025

Analyst Forecasts·ASX Updates·ASX:WDS·Energy Sector·Investment News·Stock Market

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) Stock News Today: Billionaire Stake Sparks a Bounce, but the 2026 Earnings Reset Is the Real Story

December 26, 2025 — Treasury Wine Estates Limited (ASX: TWE) is ending 2025 with a plot twist worthy of a prestige drama: a bruising year for the share price, a sudden “billionaire investor” headline, and a management-led earnings reset that could define the stock’s next 12–24 months. Because the ASX is closed for the Boxing Day holiday, the most recent trade is December 24, when TWE closed at A$5.39, up 7.58% on the day. Even after that pop, the stock is still down roughly 52% across calendar 2025, which tells you the rally was a spark—not the whole fire. Intelligent

26 December 2025

ASX Updates·ASX:TWE·Earnings Reports·Investment News·Stock Market

National Australia Bank Limited (ASX: NAB) Stock Update: Latest News, Dividend, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook on 26 December 2025

National Australia Bank Limited (ASX: NAB) is heading into the year-end break with investors weighing a familiar big-bank cocktail: rate-cycle uncertainty, fierce mortgage and deposit competition, and the steady grind of costs and compliance—plus a handful of late-December ASX filings tied to employee equity. It’s also worth noting the calendar reality: the ASX is closed on Friday, 26 December 2025 (Boxing Day), after an early close on Wednesday, 24 December 2025. Asxonline Below is a detailed, up-to-date wrap of the current news flow, forecasts, and market analysis as of 26.12.2025, written in a format suitable for Google News and Discover.

26 December 2025

ASX:NAB·Banking·Dividends·Financial News·Investment Analysis·Stock Market

ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) Stock: Share Price, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (26 December 2025)

ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) heads into the final days of 2025 with its share price near the top end of this year’s range—and with investors trying to balance two competing storylines. On one side: a large, systemically important bank paying a dependable dividend, talking up simplification, cost-out, and a multi‑year strategy reset. On the other: a rolling sequence of governance and compliance headlines—culminating in a record combined penalty from the regulator—and renewed scrutiny of culture, risk controls, and executive accountability. As of 26 December 2025, ANZ shares are indicated around A$36.30, valuing the group at roughly A$109.4 billion

26 December 2025

Analyst Forecasts·ASX Updates·ASX:ANZ·Financial News·Investing·Stock Market

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts as Gold Hits New Records (26 Dec 2025)

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with a very specific kind of “problem” investors don’t hate: the gold price is making history, and gold equities are getting dragged into the spotlight with it. But on Friday, 26 December 2025 (Boxing Day), there’s a catch for anyone trying to trade the move: the ASX cash market is closed, with no trading and no settlement. Australian Securities Exchange That means the most recent actionable datapoint for NST shareholders is the last session before the holiday break, when Northern Star ended 24 December 2025 at A$27.01.

26 December 2025

ASX·ASX:NST·Financial News·Gold·Investment Analysis·Stock Market

PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS) News, Forecasts and Analysis on 26 December 2025: Record Close, Lithium Price Rally and What Investors Are Watching

26 December 2025 PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) is ending 2025 with momentum. After a powerful run into the Christmas break, the stock notched a record closing price of A$4.38 on 24 December, capping a sharp daily rise and leaving the shares within “near-double” territory for the year-to-date move, depending on the comparison point used. The Bull With Australian markets quiet over the holiday period, investor attention has shifted from day-to-day trading to a bigger question: has the stock already priced in the lithium recovery narrative—or is there still upside as the company heads into 2026 with fresh catalysts, new leadership

26 December 2025

ASX:PLS·Financial News·Investment Analysis·Lithium Industry·Market Forecasts·Stock Market

BHP Group Ltd Stock (ASX:BHP) on Dec. 26, 2025: China Steel Curbs, Copper’s Record Run, and What Analysts Forecast Next

BHP Group Ltd stock is heading into year-end caught between two titanic forces: a copper market that just can’t stop climbing, and a China-centric iron ore story that keeps getting more complicated. On Dec. 26, 2025 (Boxing Day), Australia’s market is closed, so ASX:BHP last finished at A$45.62 on Dec. 24. Intelligent Investor In the U.S., BHP’s ADR (NYSE:BHP) last showed $60.87 as of Dec. 24, with the latest pricing in the dataset reflecting holiday-thinned trading. So what’s the “why now” for BHP shares as we head toward 2026? Today’s biggest fresh headline is not about BHP directly—it’s about China’s

26 December 2025

ASX:BHP·Global Economy·Investment Analysis·NYSE:BHP·Stock Market

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Could Move the Share Price Next (26 December 2025)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) heads into the final trading days of 2025 with a familiar split-screen story: a blue‑chip franchise that still dominates Australian retail banking, and a stock price that many analysts say bakes in “best-in-class” assumptions already. On Friday, 26 December 2025 (Boxing Day), that tension is amplified by two realities: Below is a comprehensive, up-to-date rundown of the latest CBA stock news, the consensus forecasts, and the key catalysts likely to shape where the Commonwealth Bank share price goes next. Commonwealth Bank share price today: what investors see on 26 December 2025 Because the ASX

26 December 2025

ASX:CBA·Financial News·Investment Analysis·Stock Market

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SMX stock price nearly doubles after $250 million equity-line expansion — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026

SMX shares surged 89.6% to $15.83 Friday after the company expanded its standby equity purchase agreement with Target Capital 1 LLC to $250 million. The Nasdaq-listed stock traded nearly 39 million shares amid volatility. SMX disclosed it has drawn $8.9 million so far and will continue issuing shares. Focus turns to dilution risk and trading when markets reopen Feb. 9.

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026

Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.

Carnival stock price jumps 8% as SEC filing flags possible CFO share sale next week

7 February 2026

Carnival shares jumped 8.1% to $33.99 Friday after a Form 144 filing showed CFO David Bernstein plans to sell 361,790 shares, valued at about $11.6 million, around Feb. 10. Investors are watching the Feb. 13 dividend record date and a shareholder vote on the company’s structure, with earnings expected in March.

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026

Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.

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