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Stock Market 4 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today, 4 December 2025: FTSE 100 Slips as Utilities Drag but Mid‑Caps Jump on Earnings

UK Stock Market Today, 4 December 2025: FTSE 100 Slips as Utilities Drag but Mid‑Caps Jump on Earnings

The FTSE 100 slipped 0.1% to around 9,680 by mid-morning Thursday, underperforming European peers as utilities fell after Ofgem approved a £28 billion network investment package. SSE dropped 1.8% and National Grid lost 0.8%. The FTSE 250 and AIM All-Share each rose 0.1%. WPP will exit the FTSE 100 in the latest index reshuffle, with British Land set to join.
4 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Nikkei 225 Leaps Above 51,000 as AI Rally and BOJ Rate Hike Bets Collide

Tokyo Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Nikkei 225 Leaps Above 51,000 as AI Rally and BOJ Rate Hike Bets Collide

The Nikkei 225 surged 1,163.74 points, or 2.33%, to close at 51,028.42 on Thursday, led by gains in AI and robotics stocks. The TOPIX ended up 1.92% at a record 3,398.21. Fanuc jumped 13%, Yaskawa Electric rose 11%, and SoftBank climbed as much as 9%. The rally came as long-term Japanese yields hit a near 20-year high and speculation grew over a possible Bank of Japan rate hike.
4 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Snaps Six-Day Rally, Slides 0.4% on US Slowdown Fears (4 December 2025)

Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Snaps Six-Day Rally, Slides 0.4% on US Slowdown Fears (4 December 2025)

Singapore’s Straits Times Index fell 0.4% to 4,535.14 on Thursday, snapping a six-day winning streak. Turnover reached nearly 1.6 billion securities worth S$1.3 billion, with decliners narrowly outnumbering gainers. Local banks eased after leading recent gains, while the broader market remained stable. The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index edged up 0.05%.
4 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Sensex, Nifty 50 Snap 4-Day Losing Streak as IT Stocks Rally and Rupee Breaches 90/USD

India Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Sensex, Nifty 50 Snap 4-Day Losing Streak as IT Stocks Rally and Rupee Breaches 90/USD

Indian benchmark indices closed higher Thursday, snapping a four-day losing streak. The Sensex rose 158 points to 85,265 and the Nifty 50 added 48 points to 26,034, led by IT stocks. Mid- and small-caps and financials underperformed. The rupee hovered near record lows as foreign investors continued to sell ahead of the RBI policy decision.
4 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Climbs as Miners Rally and RBA Rate-Hike Bets Build – 4 December 2025

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Climbs as Miners Rally and RBA Rate-Hike Bets Build – 4 December 2025

The S&P/ASX 200 closed Thursday up about 0.3% at 8,618, lifted by strong gains in copper and diversified miners as LME copper futures hit record highs. Capstone Copper surged nearly 8%, while South32 and Rio Tinto rose 3–4%. Lithium and gold stocks lagged, with Liontown Resources down 5.6%. Market volatility fell to a one-month low.
4 December 2025
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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Stock Today: OpenAI Deal, Board Changes and 2026 Forecasts – 4 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Stock Today: OpenAI Deal, Board Changes and 2026 Forecasts – 4 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group shares traded at 8,744p mid-morning on 4 December 2025, down 1.4% and about 8% above their 52-week low. LSEG announced two non-executive directors, Dominic Blakemore and Martin Brand, will step down after the April 2026 AGM, with Lloyd Pitchford set to become Audit Committee chair. The stock is down 23.5% over the past year.
4 December 2025
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SSE PLC (LON:SSE) Stock on 4 December 2025: Ofgem Grid Ruling, Ex‑Dividend Drop and the £33bn Growth Plan

SSE PLC (LON:SSE) Stock on 4 December 2025: Ofgem Grid Ruling, Ex‑Dividend Drop and the £33bn Growth Plan

SSE shares fell over 2% to around 2,175p in early London trading on December 4 after the stock went ex-dividend and Ofgem approved a £28 billion investment package for UK energy networks. The regulator’s decision will raise consumer bills and tighten oversight of returns, prompting investors to reassess SSE’s outlook. SSE is midway through a £33 billion transformation plan focused on regulated infrastructure.
4 December 2025
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NatWest Group Plc Stock Today: Buybacks, BoE Stress Test Win and 2026 Outlook as Shares Trade Near Highs

NatWest Group Plc Stock Today: Buybacks, BoE Stress Test Win and 2026 Outlook as Shares Trade Near Highs

NatWest shares traded near multi-year highs on 3 December, closing at 638p in London before dropping about 3% on 4 December amid a weak UK market. The bank’s ongoing share buybacks and a strong result in the Bank of England’s 2025 stress tests have fueled gains of over 35% year to date. NatWest also plans to redeem $1.5 billion in capital notes later this month.
4 December 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group Stock Near Record Highs: Latest LLOY Share Price, 2026 Forecasts and Key Risks (4 December 2025)

Lloyds Banking Group Stock Near Record Highs: Latest LLOY Share Price, 2026 Forecasts and Key Risks (4 December 2025)

Lloyds Banking Group closed 4 December 2025 at 96.5p, less than 2% below its 52-week high. The bank repurchased nearly 9.85 million shares in a daily buyback, averaging 96.29p per share. Arrowstreet Capital cut its US ADR stake by 30.8% in Q2, selling over 10.2 million shares. Lloyds’ market cap stands near £56–57 billion.
4 December 2025
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Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Stock on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Stock on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

Rolls-Royce shares closed at 1,067.5p in London on 4 December 2025, about 10–12% below their late September peak but up roughly 80% since the start of the year. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance for underlying operating profit of £3.1–3.2bn and free cash flow of £3.0–3.1bn. Trading updates show strong demand in civil aerospace and improved group profitability.
4 December 2025
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British American Tobacco (BTI) Stock Near 52‑Week High on 4 December 2025: Dividend Giant, Buybacks and 2026 Outlook

British American Tobacco (BTI) Stock Near 52‑Week High on 4 December 2025: Dividend Giant, Buybacks and 2026 Outlook

British American Tobacco shares traded near 52-week highs on both the NYSE and FTSE 100 as of December 4, 2025, after rising roughly 47–55% over the past year. The company declared a 240.24p interim dividend for 2024, paid quarterly, with a forward yield around 5–6%. Buybacks continue to reduce the share count. Analyst outlooks now see limited upside, citing higher valuations and ongoing regulatory risks.
4 December 2025
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Baltic Classifieds Group Share Price Plunges After H1 2026 Results: What the Latest Earnings and Analyst Forecasts Signal for BCG.L

Baltic Classifieds Group Share Price Plunges After H1 2026 Results: What the Latest Earnings and Analyst Forecasts Signal for BCG.L

Baltic Classifieds Group shares plunged 20% to a new 52-week low of 168p on 4 December after half-year results, despite reporting 7% revenue growth and a 78% EBITDA margin. The stock has dropped 40–50% over the past year and now trades at a market cap of £842m. Investors reacted to ongoing concerns over growth outlook, especially after a previous guidance cut in September.
4 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc stock on 4 December 2025: new chair, AI push and stress‑test comfort reshape the outlook

HSBC Holdings Plc stock on 4 December 2025: new chair, AI push and stress‑test comfort reshape the outlook

HSBC shares closed at 1,070.6p in London on December 4, near multi-year highs and up 44% over 12 months. The board named Brendan Nelson as Group Chair after a prolonged search, surprising some investors. HSBC trades at about 1x book value and 15–20x trailing earnings, still cheaper than many global peers. Legal costs from the Madoff case and a new AI partnership remain in focus.
4 December 2025
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  • UiPath Q4 and AI Milestones Highlight Valuation Gap Amid Sector Pressure
    March 11, 2026, 5:04 PM EDT. UiPath (PATH) faces investor scrutiny ahead of its fiscal Q4 report amid a challenging year for software infrastructure stocks. Its share price at $11.59 contrasts with a fair valuation estimate of $21.54, suggesting potential undervaluation. The company is positioned in the second stage of the AI boom, integrating AI into workplace automation with new healthcare agentic AI products and AIUC-1 certification. Despite a mixed 1-year shareholder return of 1.28%, UiPath's recent acquisitions and AI credentials maintain interest. The key risk lies in competitive pressure from larger firms embedding similar AI tools. Investors are urged to weigh optimistic growth prospects against these challenges to gauge UiPath's market positioning.

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XRP Price Today: Ripple’s Australia License Push Keeps XRP Near $1.40

XRP Price Today: Ripple’s Australia License Push Keeps XRP Near $1.40

11 March 2026
XRP traded near $1.40, down 1.4% Wednesday, after Ripple announced plans to acquire BC Payments Australia to secure an Australian Financial Services Licence. The move comes as Australia tightens licensing rules for digital-asset firms. Broader crypto markets remained cautious amid concerns over oil prices, Iran, and U.S. inflation. Ripple’s deal is pending completion.
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

11 March 2026
European natural gas prices held near 48 euros per megawatt hour Wednesday as Shell declared force majeure on Qatari LNG cargoes, with disruptions expected to hit from April. Asia is bidding up for replacement fuel, while Brussels considers subsidies or a price cap. LNG Canada increased shipments, but analysts warn Europe’s gas storage could end March far below average if Qatari supply issues persist.
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Above $71,000 as ETF Inflows Return, Crypto Stocks Mixed

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Above $71,000 as ETF Inflows Return, Crypto Stocks Mixed

11 March 2026
Bitcoin traded above $71,000 on Wednesday, slipping to $71,065 after a session range between $69,014 and $71,271. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $246.9 million in inflows on March 10, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading daily gains. U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in February, while Brent crude rebounded 4% to $91. Crypto equities were mixed; Marathon Digital fell 2.3%, Coinbase edged up 0.3%.
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