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Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) in December 2025: Share Price, Latest News and 2026 Stock Forecast

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) in December 2025: Share Price, Latest News and 2026 Stock Forecast

Northern Star Resources shares traded near A$26.48 on 4 December, up about 71–75% over the past year, far outpacing the ASX 200. The company announced a major renewable energy project for its Kalgoorlie operations, aiming to supply 70% of electricity from wind, solar, and battery storage. Market cap stands at A$25.4 billion. Northern Star paid A$0.55 per share in dividends in 2025.
4 December 2025
BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP, NYSE: BHP) Stock Outlook for 2026: Anglo Deal Fallout, China Iron Ore Standoff and Copper Supercycle Hopes

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP, NYSE: BHP) Stock Outlook for 2026: Anglo Deal Fallout, China Iron Ore Standoff and Copper Supercycle Hopes

BHP shares rose about 3% to A$44.28 on the ASX on 4 December, near a 52-week high, after the company ended its £40 billion takeover bid for Anglo American. The abandoned deal removed the risk of new equity issuance. On the NYSE, BHP ADRs last traded at US$57.9. Investors are watching ongoing tensions with China over iron ore and renewed focus on copper projects.
Macy’s (M) Stock: Q3 2025 Earnings Beat, Raised Outlook – and a Cautious Holiday Forecast

Macy’s (M) Stock: Q3 2025 Earnings Beat, Raised Outlook – and a Cautious Holiday Forecast

Macy’s reported a surprise profit and its strongest comparable-sales growth in 13 quarters on December 3, 2025, but shares fell 1.1% to $22.46 after a volatile session. The stock had hit a 52-week high two days earlier and remains up 34% year-to-date. Investors cited a cautious holiday outlook and ongoing structural concerns despite raised full-year guidance. Net sales reached about $4.71 billion, ahead of expectations.
Albemarle Stock (ALB) in December 2025: Forecast, Analyst Upgrades and Lithium Market Outlook

Albemarle Stock (ALB) in December 2025: Forecast, Analyst Upgrades and Lithium Market Outlook

Albemarle shares closed at $126.49 on December 3, down 1.29% but just 4.8% off their 52-week high after a 133% six-month rally. Trading volume topped 4.1 million shares, above average, amid analyst upgrades from Baird and Deutsche Bank, both raising price targets but maintaining neutral ratings. The stock’s rebound follows renewed optimism for lithium demand in EVs and energy storage.
4 December 2025
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Jumps as BlueBird 6 Launch Nears: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Stock Outlook

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Jumps as BlueBird 6 Launch Nears: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Stock Outlook

AST SpaceMobile shares surged 8% on December 3, closing at $61.13 ahead of the BlueBird 6 satellite launch set for December 15 in India. Trading volume topped 12 million shares on December 4, with the stock ranging between $56.18 and $63.49. BlueBird 6, built in Texas, features a record 2,400-square-foot antenna and up to 10 times the data capacity of earlier models. Market cap stands near $20–23 billion.
Citigroup Stock Hits New 52‑Week High as Bank Redeems $1.5 Billion in Preferreds – Is C Still a Buy for 2026?

Citigroup Stock Hits New 52‑Week High as Bank Redeems $1.5 Billion in Preferreds – Is C Still a Buy for 2026?

Citigroup shares closed at $106.72 on December 3, up 3.4% and hitting a new 52-week high after a year-to-date gain of about 50–55%. The bank announced a $1.5 billion Series W preferred stock redemption, promoted 276 new managing directors, and hired a senior executive from Bank of America. Trading volume reached 13.7 million shares, above average. Citigroup outperformed major bank peers and the broader market.
4 December 2025
Dollar Tree (DLTR) Stock Jumps on Q3 2025 Earnings Beat and Guidance Hike – Is There More Upside Ahead?

Dollar Tree (DLTR) Stock Jumps on Q3 2025 Earnings Beat and Guidance Hike – Is There More Upside Ahead?

Dollar Tree reported Q3 net sales of $4.7 billion, up 9.4% year over year, and raised its full-year profit outlook. Shares closed at $112.92 on December 3, up 3.6% and near the top of their 52-week range. The stock has gained about 45–50% in 2025. Analyst targets vary widely, with most ratings at “Hold” and price targets from $70 to $135.
Accenture (ACN) Stock Jumps on AI Deals and Fresh Institutional Buying: Latest News, Price Action and 2026 Forecasts

Accenture (ACN) Stock Jumps on AI Deals and Fresh Institutional Buying: Latest News, Price Action and 2026 Forecasts

Accenture shares closed at $272.85 on Dec. 3, up 4.5% but still 30% below their 52-week high. Fiscal 2025 revenue beat forecasts at $17.6 billion, with record AI-related bookings, though 2026 guidance projects only 2–5% growth. New AI partnerships with OpenAI and Snowflake are expanding. Institutions continue to buy, while insiders sold over 33,000 shares in recent months.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock on December 3, 2025: Analyst Upgrades, Options Signals and New Drug Wins at Near‑Record Highs

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock on December 3, 2025: Analyst Upgrades, Options Signals and New Drug Wins at Near‑Record Highs

Johnson & Johnson traded near $206 on Wednesday, close to its 52-week high after a 40% rally this year. Guggenheim reiterated a Buy rating and $206 target, citing strong multiple myeloma trial results. Barclays raised its target to $197 but kept an Equal Weight rating. The company launched a vision-care campaign with Naomi Watts and received European approval for its autoimmune drug IMAAVY.
Boston Scientific Stock (BSX) on December 3, 2025: Insider Sales, EU Device Win and Strong 2026 Price Targets

Boston Scientific Stock (BSX) on December 3, 2025: Insider Sales, EU Device Win and Strong 2026 Price Targets

Boston Scientific (BSX) closed at $98.57 on December 3, down slightly, with shares trading in a $97.60–$99.30 range. EVP Arthur Butcher sold 17,313 shares on December 1 for about $1.76 million under a pre-arranged plan. The stock is up roughly 8–9% over the past year but remains about 9.6% below its September high. The company also received new European device approvals this week.
4 December 2025
Adobe Stock Today: ADBE Near 52‑Week Lows Ahead of Q4 2025 Earnings — Is the Market Mispricing Its AI Pivot?

Adobe Stock Today: ADBE Near 52‑Week Lows Ahead of Q4 2025 Earnings — Is the Market Mispricing Its AI Pivot?

Adobe shares closed at $326.78 on December 3, 2025, near the bottom of their 52-week range and about 40% below last year’s high. Investors await Q4 earnings on December 10 as retail traders bet on a rebound, with prediction markets giving a 91% chance of an earnings beat. Invesco raised its stake by 16.1% in Q2, now holding over 4.4 million shares.
Chevron (CVX) Stock on December 3, 2025: New $19 Billion Capex Plan, Syria Talks and HSBC Upgrade Reset the Outlook

Chevron (CVX) Stock on December 3, 2025: New $19 Billion Capex Plan, Syria Talks and HSBC Upgrade Reset the Outlook

Chevron shares closed at $151.60 on December 3, up nearly 1%, valuing the company above $300 billion. The firm announced a 2026 capital spending plan of $18–19 billion, emphasizing U.S. shale and offshore projects. HSBC upgraded Chevron to “strong-buy” with a $169 target. The stock’s five-year total return with dividends now outpaces the S&P 500.
4 December 2025
Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock on December 3, 2025: AI Momentum, Hedge Fund Buying, Options Surge and Dividend Deadline

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock on December 3, 2025: AI Momentum, Hedge Fund Buying, Options Surge and Dividend Deadline

Qualcomm shares closed at $175.07 on December 3, up 2.6%, after a surge in call option activity and strong Q4 results. Revenue for the quarter reached $11.3 billion, beating estimates, with chip business sales up 13% year-over-year. The stock remains about 15% below its 52-week high. Traders bought over 105,000 call contracts, 73% above average daily volume.
NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Stock Jumps Again on December 3, 2025: Dividend Rush, AI Tailwinds and Auto Rebound Fuel Rally

NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Stock Jumps Again on December 3, 2025: Dividend Rush, AI Tailwinds and Auto Rebound Fuel Rally

NXP Semiconductors closed at $227.56 on December 3, up 5.7% for the day and about 14% over two sessions, with trading volume around 4.6 million shares. The stock’s rally follows stronger-than-expected Q3 revenue of $3.17–3.20 billion and improved Q4 guidance, as buyers position ahead of the company’s ex-dividend date.
Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock Pulls Back From Record Highs: Latest News, Forecasts and Investment Outlook as of December 3, 2025

Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock Pulls Back From Record Highs: Latest News, Forecasts and Investment Outlook as of December 3, 2025

Cardinal Health shares fell 2.64% to $199.71 on December 3, 2025, marking a fifth straight daily loss and leaving the stock 7% below its November 52-week high. The drop came despite gains in major indices. Recent filings show OMERS and Quantbot Technologies increased their stakes in the company. Cardinal Health has returned 74% over the past year.
4 December 2025
McKesson Corporation (MCK) Stock Today: Price Drop, Oncology Push and 2026 Outlook as of December 3, 2025

McKesson Corporation (MCK) Stock Today: Price Drop, Oncology Push and 2026 Outlook as of December 3, 2025

McKesson shares closed at $805.37 on December 3, down 2.93% and about 10% below their 52-week high near $895. The drop follows profit-taking, portfolio moves, and investor reaction to new guidance and a planned Med-Surg spin-off. Despite the decline, the stock remains up over 30% for the year. Analysts maintain bullish ratings, with price targets above current levels.
4 December 2025
Home Depot (HD) Stock Today: Q3 2025 Earnings Miss, Dividend Deadline and December 2025 Outlook

Home Depot (HD) Stock Today: Q3 2025 Earnings Miss, Dividend Deadline and December 2025 Outlook

Home Depot shares closed at $357.91 on December 3, up 1.1% but 18% below last year’s high. The company beat Q3 sales estimates but missed on profit and cut its full-year outlook. Heavy call option activity followed, along with shareholder fraud probes by law firms. Home Depot also announced a $2.30 dividend and expanded its Instacart partnership in Canada.
Fiserv (FISV) Stock Jumps on Insider Buying as New Lawsuit and Black Friday Data Define a High-Risk 2025 Turnaround – December 3, 2025 Update

Fiserv (FISV) Stock Jumps on Insider Buying as New Lawsuit and Black Friday Data Define a High-Risk 2025 Turnaround – December 3, 2025 Update

Fiserv shares jumped nearly 6% to $66.95 on December 3, 2025, after insider buying disclosures, despite news of a new securities class-action lawsuit. Trading volume surged to 14.9 million shares. The stock remains down about 70% from its 52-week high after a steep selloff in October. New CFO Paul Todd bought $1.06 million in shares, while two other executives also made large purchases.
3 December 2025
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