Stock Market News 26 December 2025

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

ASX Updates·ASX:WDS·Energy Sector·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·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·Dividends·Stock Market

PAN–Aadhaar Linking Deadline 31 December 2025: Who Must Act Now, How to Link, Check Status, and Recover a Lost PAN Number

As India heads into the final week of 2025, the PAN–Aadhaar linkage story has surged back into the news cycle—this time with a sharp year-end cutoff and a clear risk: an “inoperative” PAN from 1 January 2026 for those who miss the requirement. Income Tax India Across updates published on 26 December 2025, the message is consistent: taxpayers should check their PAN–Aadhaar linking status immediately, complete any pending steps on the Income Tax e-filing portal, and avoid last-minute technical delays that could disrupt routine banking, investing, and tax activities. The Times of India But there’s a crucial nuance often missed

26 December 2025

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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

ASX Updates·ASX:ANZ·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:NST·Gold·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·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·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·Stock Market

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX Closed for Boxing Day as Global Shares Rally and Record Gold Reshapes the Outlook

SYDNEY, Dec. 26, 2025 — Australia’s stock market is closed today for the Boxing Day public holiday, pausing trading in both ASX cash equities and key ASX 24 derivatives. With local price discovery on hold until the next session, investors are spending the day watching offshore signals — especially the latest moves in Asia, the US dollar, and a commodity complex led by fresh record highs in precious metals. Australian Securities Exchange The result: while there’s no “live” ASX 200 tape to follow on December 26, the forces that will likely drive Monday’s open are moving fast — and they’re

26 December 2025

ASX News·Gold Prices·Stock Market

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

Stock Market Today 26.12.2025

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26 December 2025

NASDAQ:DAIC·Stock Market

Lenskart Invests ₹18.6 Crore in South Korea’s iiNeer for 29.24% Stake as Stock Jumps After Christmas Market Holiday

Lenskart Solutions has stepped up its Asia manufacturing push with a fresh bet on optical hardware—investing in South Korea-based iiNeer Corp., a startup that builds technology-enabled eye-testing and lens-cutting equipment. The update surfaced while Indian markets were shut for Christmas on December 25, 2025—and when trading resumed on December 26, Lenskart’s stock moved quickly. Shares rose as much as 3.98% to ₹470 in early trade before easing back, still holding gains as investors digested what the company is really buying: deeper control over the machines that sit at the heart of eyewear manufacturing and in-store lens processing. Business Standard What

26 December 2025

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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026

Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026

The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.

Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Palantir stock price rebounds to $135.90 on Cognizant AI deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Palantir shares closed Friday at $135.90, up 4.5% after Cognizant’s TriZetto unit announced plans to deploy Palantir Foundry and AIP in healthcare and business-process operations. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. U.S. jobs and inflation data due next week may shift rate expectations for high-growth software stocks.