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Stock Market 4 December 2025

Tesco PLC (LON: TSCO) Stock Near 52‑Week Highs: Buyback, Dividend Outlook and 2026 Forecasts as of 4 December 2025

Tesco PLC (LON: TSCO) Stock Near 52‑Week Highs: Buyback, Dividend Outlook and 2026 Forecasts as of 4 December 2025

Tesco shares traded around 451–453p on 4 December 2025, up more than 20% year to date and ahead of the FTSE 100. The stock rebounded after an April profit warning, with upgraded full-year profit guidance in October following strong first-half results. Tesco’s £1.45bn share buyback and rising dividends supported the rally. The company now forecasts £2.9–3.1bn in adjusted operating profit for 2025/26.
4 December 2025
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National Grid Share Price on 4 December 2025: Ofgem’s £28bn Grid Upgrade, 6.12% Returns and What It All Means for NG and NGG Investors

National Grid Share Price on 4 December 2025: Ofgem’s £28bn Grid Upgrade, 6.12% Returns and What It All Means for NG and NGG Investors

Ofgem approved a £28 billion funding package for Britain’s gas and electricity networks, setting a 6.12% allowed equity return for the next price-control period. National Grid shares closed at about 1,137p in London, down from 1,143.5p, near 12-month highs. Market cap stands at £56.4 billion. The US ADR traded near $76.5, with a dividend yield just above 4%.
4 December 2025
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Stocks to Buy Today, 4 December 2025: Wipro, JK Tyre, Asian Paints, Indus Towers, Infosys, Hindustan Copper and More

Stocks to Buy Today, 4 December 2025: Wipro, JK Tyre, Asian Paints, Indus Towers, Infosys, Hindustan Copper and More

The Sensex fell 0.2% to 85,265 and the Nifty 50 dropped 47 points to 26,033 on Thursday, as profit-taking and a record-low rupee weighed on sentiment. Nifty IT outperformed, climbing 1.5% for a second session, with all constituents in the green. Foreign investors continued to sell for a fifth straight day. Wipro broke out above key technical levels, drawing fresh buy calls from analysts.
4 December 2025
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Trustpilot Group Plc Stock Plunges After Short-Seller Attack – But Analysts Still See Triple-Digit Upside

Trustpilot Group Plc Stock Plunges After Short-Seller Attack – But Analysts Still See Triple-Digit Upside

Trustpilot shares plunged nearly 20% to a new 52-week low of 149p on Thursday after Grizzly Research accused the company of “mafia-style” tactics and systemic review abuse in a 43-page short report. Trading volume surged to 11.6 million shares, far above the three-month average. Grizzly disclosed a short position. Trustpilot continues its share buyback as a major holder crossed 5% ownership.
4 December 2025
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SSP Group Plc (LON: SSPG) Soars on Results, Dividend Hike and Europe Rail Review – What It Means for the Stock

SSP Group Plc (LON: SSPG) Soars on Results, Dividend Hike and Europe Rail Review – What It Means for the Stock

SSP Group shares surged nearly 15% to around 171p on December 4, 2025, after reporting full-year revenue of £3.64 billion and underlying operating profit of up to £233 million. Trading volume more than doubled the daily average. The company raised its dividend, upgraded earnings guidance, and announced a strategic review of its Continental European rail business.
4 December 2025
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German Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: DAX Climbs on Auto Rally and Fed Cut Hopes but Still Fails to Clear 24,000

German Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: DAX Climbs on Auto Rally and Fed Cut Hopes but Still Fails to Clear 24,000

The DAX rose 0.8% to 23,877 in late morning trading Thursday, its highest in several sessions but still below the 24,000 mark for a third week. Gains were driven by optimism over possible U.S. rate cuts and a surge in European auto stocks after a bullish sector call. The MDAX, TecDAX, and SDAX also advanced. Mercedes-Benz and Porsche SE led sector gains.
4 December 2025
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Mumbai Consumer Commission Orders Niva Bupa To Pay ₹66.5 Lakh For Overseas Cancer Treatment: What The Landmark Ruling Means For Health Insurance Customers

Mumbai Consumer Commission Orders Niva Bupa To Pay ₹66.5 Lakh For Overseas Cancer Treatment: What The Landmark Ruling Means For Health Insurance Customers

The Mumbai Suburban District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ordered Niva Bupa Health Insurance to pay ₹66.5 lakh to Alok Rajendra Bector, a cancer patient, for wrongfully cancelling his policy and denying his overseas treatment claim. The commission cited “unfair trade practice” and “deficiency in service” by the insurer. Multiple media outlets reported the ruling on December 4, 2025.
4 December 2025
Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Holds Near Record High as Bank Earnings, Commodities and 2026 Optimism Drive Sentiment

Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Holds Near Record High as Bank Earnings, Commodities and 2026 Optimism Drive Sentiment

The S&P/TSX Composite closed Wednesday at 31,160.54, up 0.36%, less than 1% below its late-November record. Gains were led by banks and energy as oil held near $59 and major lenders topped profit forecasts. The index is up about 30% year-to-date, outpacing U.S. benchmarks. Investors await CIBC results and Canada’s November jobs data.
4 December 2025
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National Grid Share Price Dips as Ofgem Confirms 6.12% Return: Latest NG. Stock News, Dividend and 2026 Forecasts

National Grid Share Price Dips as Ofgem Confirms 6.12% Return: Latest NG. Stock News, Dividend and 2026 Forecasts

Ofgem approved National Grid’s next transmission price-control package on Thursday, setting a 6.12% allowed return and backing £28 billion in grid investment from 2026 to 2031. National Grid’s London shares traded near 1,140p, just below 12-month highs, while US ADRs stood at $76.49. The package allocates £10.3 billion for high-voltage upgrades. National Grid’s trailing P/E is about 19–20x, with a dividend yield just over 4%.
4 December 2025
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Ola Electric Share Price Today: Stock Crashes to New All‑Time Low on Dec 4, 2025 as Sales Slump and Service ‘Reboot’ Rattles Investors

Ola Electric Share Price Today: Stock Crashes to New All‑Time Low on Dec 4, 2025 as Sales Slump and Service ‘Reboot’ Rattles Investors

Ola Electric shares plunged to ₹36.12–₹36.36 on December 4, 2025, triggering a 5% lower circuit and marking a new all-time low. The stock has lost over 60% from its 52-week high and more than 50% from its IPO price. Volumes surged as sellers overwhelmed buyers. The stock is down about 58% year-to-date, sharply underperforming the Sensex.
4 December 2025
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Nasdaq Nordic Stock Market Today, 4 December 2025: OMXS30 and OMXI15 Lead Broad Nordic Rally as BioArctic, UPM and Framery Grab the Spotlight

Nasdaq Nordic Stock Market Today, 4 December 2025: OMXS30 and OMXI15 Lead Broad Nordic Rally as BioArctic, UPM and Framery Grab the Spotlight

Sweden’s OMXS30 rose 1.11% to 2,810.77 on Thursday, leading gains among major Nordic benchmarks as BioArctic shares climbed after new Alzheimer’s drug data. Iceland’s OMXI15 added 1.23%, while Denmark’s OMXC25 and Finland’s OMXH25 closed up 0.27% and 0.50%, respectively. Positive global sentiment and strong biotech news drove the advance.
4 December 2025
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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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Stock Market Today

  • UnitedHealth Group Stock Drops Amid Challenges but Gains on Medicare Advantage Boost
    April 12, 2026, 8:04 AM EDT. UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock fell 41% over the past year after missing earnings estimates and cutting full-year guidance, pressured by higher costs and a Justice Department probe into Medicare billing. The company plans to scale back Medicare Advantage offerings in 16 states. However, the Trump administration's approval of a 2.48% payment rate increase for Medicare Advantage in 2027 provides a positive catalyst, improving profitability and encouraging program expansion. Despite the recent stock decline, UnitedHealth remains an attractive dividend stock with a 2.9% yield. Management projects 2026 revenue of $439 billion, up from $337.6 billion in 2025, and earnings rising to $24 billion from $19 billion last year.

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Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.04.2026

12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
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