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Aristocrat Leisure (ASX: ALL) Stock Update – 4 December 2025: Price Action, Earnings Strength and ESG Momentum

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX: ALL) Stock Update – 4 December 2025: Price Action, Earnings Strength and ESG Momentum

Aristocrat Leisure shares traded at A$57.90 intraday on 4 December 2025, down from A$58.62 the previous session and about 15% lower year-to-date. The company reported FY25 revenue of A$6.3 billion, up 11%, and NPATA of A$1.6 billion, up 12%. Technical analysts upgraded the stock to “Hold/Accumulate” but forecast a possible further drop to A$44–A$50 over the next three months.
4 December 2025
National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Stock Outlook – December 4, 2025: Share Price, Dividend and 2026 Forecasts

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Stock Outlook – December 4, 2025: Share Price, Dividend and 2026 Forecasts

NAB shares traded around A$40.40–A$40.50 intraday on 4 December, about 10% below their November peak. FY25 results showed statutory net profit fell 2.9% to A$6.76 billion, with cash earnings flat at A$7.09 billion. Loan impairment charges rose 14% to A$833 million, while non-performing loans increased to 1.55%, mainly from business banking.
Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock on 4 December 2025: Power Shocks, Heavy Rare Earths and the 2026 Outlook

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock on 4 December 2025: Power Shocks, Heavy Rare Earths and the 2026 Outlook

Lynas Rare Earths shares traded at A$14.10 on 4 December 2025, valuing the company near A$14–15 billion, after more than doubling from a 52-week low but still down 35% from October highs. Net profit for FY25 fell to A$8 million from A$84.5 million a year earlier, missing forecasts. Quarterly revenue rose to A$200.2 million as new heavy rare earths output began. No dividend declared.
ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) Share Price, Latest Announcements and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) Share Price, Latest Announcements and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

ARB Corporation shares traded at $32.8–$33.0 on December 4, 2025, near the lower half of their 52-week range. The company lifted CEO Lachlan McCann’s fixed pay to about $1.39 million, effective October 1. ARB also announced the proposed issue of 22,739 performance rights to senior executives, representing potential dilution of about 0.03%.
4 December 2025
New ‘Home Orchard’ Guide and FOSS Pathways Science Curriculum Signal Research-Backed Shift in Gardens and Classrooms

New ‘Home Orchard’ Guide and FOSS Pathways Science Curriculum Signal Research-Backed Shift in Gardens and Classrooms

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources released a second edition of The Home Orchard, expanding guidance for home growers on deciduous fruit and nut trees. School Specialty’s new FOSS Pathways science curriculum for grades PreK–5 received a Parent and Teacher Choice Award. Both launches reflect ongoing changes in home gardening and science education.
4 December 2025
Telstra (ASX: TLS) Stock Outlook on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, Buyback and 2026 Forecasts

Telstra (ASX: TLS) Stock Outlook on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, Buyback and 2026 Forecasts

Telstra shares traded at A$4.88 early afternoon on December 4, down 0.7% for the day but up 22% over 12 months. The company confirmed it has repurchased 1.77 million shares as part of a new A$1 billion buyback. Market cap stands at A$55.3 billion, with a dividend yield just under 4%. Analyst ratings remain mixed, with a recent “Hold” and A$4.80 price target.
4 December 2025
Santos Limited (ASX: STO) Share Price, Takeover Fallout and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

Santos Limited (ASX: STO) Share Price, Takeover Fallout and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

Santos Limited (ASX: STO) closed just below A$6.60 on 4 December 2025, trading in a narrow A$6.50–6.65 range after the collapse of an $18.7 billion takeover bid by ADNOC in September. Shares are down 2–3% year-on-year, underperforming the ASX 200. Market cap stands at about A$21.2 billion, with a trailing P/E of 13–14 and a dividend yield near 6%.
Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) Share Price on 4 December 2025: Record Profits, Lithium JV and What Analysts Expect Next

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) Share Price on 4 December 2025: Record Profits, Lithium JV and What Analysts Expect Next

Evolution Mining closed at A$11.90 on 3 December 2025, near all-time highs after record FY25 results and surging gold prices. Shares have more than doubled in a year, outperforming the sector by 118% and the ASX 200 by 136%. FY25 net profit after tax rose 119% to A$926 million. Brokers warn the stock now trades ahead of most valuation models.
ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, AGM Pay Revolt and 2026 Outlook

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, AGM Pay Revolt and 2026 Outlook

ANZ Group shares traded just above A$35 on 4 December, up 1% from the previous close, with a market cap near A$106 billion. The bank reported a 10% drop in statutory profit to A$5.89 billion for FY25, hit by A$1.11 billion in after-tax charges. Shares have risen about 10% over the past year, modestly outperforming the S&P/ASX 200. Investors face a tense AGM amid executive pay disputes and regulatory penalties.
4 December 2025
South32 (ASX: S32) Stock on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Cerro Matoso Exit, New ESG Director and 2026–2028 Outlook

South32 (ASX: S32) Stock on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Cerro Matoso Exit, New ESG Director and 2026–2028 Outlook

South32 shares rose to A$3.53 on the ASX on 4 December 2025, up about 4–5% intraday, following confirmation of the Cerro Matoso nickel refinery sale in Colombia for up to US$100 million. The company also appointed Geoff Healy as an independent director, citing his climate and sustainability experience.
WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) Share Price Jumps on Investor Day and RBC Upgrade: 2026 Outlook, Risks and Forecasts

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) Share Price Jumps on Investor Day and RBC Upgrade: 2026 Outlook, Risks and Forecasts

WiseTech Global shares closed at A$74.44 on 4 December, up 2.6% for the day and 13% for the week after an investor day and a major US acquisition. RBC Capital upgraded the stock to Outperform, citing reduced uncertainty around its new commercial model. Shares remain down about 40% year-to-date amid ongoing insider-trading and governance concerns.
Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Stock on 4 December 2025: Dividend Update, Qube Bid and 2026 Outlook

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Stock on 4 December 2025: Dividend Update, Qube Bid and 2026 Outlook

Macquarie Group shares traded near A$195.44 on 4 December 2025, up 1% intraday after confirming a new dividend update and the completed sale of an asset-management franchise to Nomura. The stock remained flat over the week as investors weighed a half-year net profit of A$1.66 billion, a trailing P/E of about 20, and a 3.4% dividend yield.
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

Stock Market Today

  • Leonardo S.p.a. Price Target Raised by Nearly 14% to €69.36
    April 12, 2026, 6:46 AM EDT. The average one-year price target for Leonardo S.p.a. (XTRA:FMNB) has been raised by 13.85% to €69.36 per share, up from €60.92. Analysts' estimates now range between €50.68 and €83.76. This new target price represents a 22.85% increase from the stock's latest closing price of €56.46. Institutional ownership has sharply declined with only 48,000 shares held, a 99.93% drop over the last quarter. However, Generali Investments CEE has increased its holdings by 25.07% to 43,000 shares, raising its portfolio allocation by 12.50%. These dynamics reflect shifting investor sentiment amid mixed fund participation.

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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

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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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