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Stock Market News 21 December 2025

Keppel Ltd Stock (SGX:BN4): Latest News, Share Buybacks, and Analyst Forecasts as of December 21, 2025

Keppel Ltd Stock (SGX:BN4): Latest News, Share Buybacks, and Analyst Forecasts as of December 21, 2025

Keppel Ltd (SGX:BN4) is heading into year-end with two themes dominating the conversation around its stock: capital recycling (monetising mature assets to redeploy into higher-return opportunities) and a steady drumbeat of share buybacks—the kind of corporate signalling that tends to keep investors’ attention even when markets are quiet. As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, Singapore’s market is closed, so the most recent “fresh” datapoints are company announcements and filings from the prior trading days, alongside the latest broker/aggregator updates on price targets and growth expectations. Below is a detailed, publication-ready round-up of the most material current news, plus forecast ranges
ST Engineering (SGX: S63) Stock Update: Latest News, Dividend Windfall, Order Book Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of 21 Dec 2025

ST Engineering (SGX: S63) Stock Update: Latest News, Dividend Windfall, Order Book Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of 21 Dec 2025

SINGAPORE (21 Dec 2025) — Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) stock has become one of the Straits Times Index’s most closely watched names in late 2025, with investors weighing a rare “capital return moment” (special dividend + ongoing buybacks) against headline risks (a U.S. lawsuit involving a subsidiary) and a still-evolving satellite communications (satcom) story. As of 21 Dec 2025, ST Engineering shares were around S$8.18, implying a market cap of roughly S$25.5 billion and a trailing P/E in the low-30s, based on broker quote data. Beansprout+1 What makes the setup unusual is that several independent narratives are colliding
City Developments Limited Stock (SGX:C09) in Focus: CDL Hits a 52-Week High as Divestments, Deal-Making and Analyst Targets Reset the 2026 Outlook

City Developments Limited Stock (SGX:C09) in Focus: CDL Hits a 52-Week High as Divestments, Deal-Making and Analyst Targets Reset the 2026 Outlook

City Developments Limited (CDL) is ending 2025 with momentum that’s hard to ignore. On the last trading day before the weekend (Dec. 19), CDL shares closed at S$7.98 after touching a new 52-week high of S$8.03—a level not seen since the stock’s sharp drawdown earlier in the year. FT Markets+1 By the numbers, the move caps a strong run: the share price is up roughly high‑50% over the past year, and CDL’s 52‑week range now spans S$4.32 to S$8.03. FT Markets So what’s driving the late‑year rally—and what are investors and analysts watching as of 21 Dec 2025? Why CDL
Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) Stock Update: POSCO Lithium Deal, Onslow Iron Ramp-Up, Debt Path and Latest Forecasts (21 December 2025)

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) Stock Update: POSCO Lithium Deal, Onslow Iron Ramp-Up, Debt Path and Latest Forecasts (21 December 2025)

Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) — “MinRes” — is back in the spotlight as investors weigh a very 2025 kind of trade-off: strong operational momentum (Onslow Iron hitting scale, new Pilbara projects starting) versus balance-sheet gravity and governance headlines. As of 21 December 2025, MinRes shares are trading around A$52.65, near the top of their 52‑week range (A$14.05 to A$53.38), with a listed market cap around A$10.36 billion. Investing.com Below is a detailed roundup of the latest news, the key catalysts, and the most widely referenced forecasts and analyst-style valuations shaping MinRes sentiment right now. Mineral Resources share price snapshot
Greatland Resources Limited Stock Surges to Record High: Havieron Feasibility, Telfer South JV, and Analyst Forecasts (21 Dec 2025)

Greatland Resources Limited Stock Surges to Record High: Havieron Feasibility, Telfer South JV, and Analyst Forecasts (21 Dec 2025)

Greatland Resources Limited stock (ASX:GGP, AIM:GGP) has pushed into fresh record territory going into the final stretch of 2025, powered by a rapid sequence of company and project catalysts in Western Australia’s gold-copper Paterson Province. Shares last traded around A$10.55 on the ASX, a level TradingView flagged as a new all‑time high reached on 19 December 2025. TradingView On the UK line, Greatland Resources traded around 509 GBX on 19 December (Google Finance), while LSE data showed the stock near 507.40p with a market capitalisation around £3.41 billion. Google+1 So what’s actually moving Greatland Resources Limited stock right now—and what
Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price steadies near A$81 as AI rollout and Priceline receivership reshape the 2026 outlook

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price steadies near A$81 as AI rollout and Priceline receivership reshape the 2026 outlook

Published: 21 December 2025 Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) enters the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar investor appeal—dominant retail brands, a diversified portfolio, and steady cash generation—colliding with a very modern set of storylines: a group-wide rollout of ChatGPT Enterprise, fresh turbulence in parts of the Priceline pharmacy network, and an analyst community that largely thinks the stock is priced for perfection. As of this Sunday (21 December 2025), the ASX is closed, so the key reference point is Friday’s close. Wesfarmers shares last finished at A$81.02 (19 December), with the stock up about 13% year-to-date by some market tallies.
Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Stock: Latest News, Share Price Drivers, and 2026 Forecasts (21 December 2025)

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Stock: Latest News, Share Price Drivers, and 2026 Forecasts (21 December 2025)

Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX:LYC) heads into the final full trading week before Christmas with a rare combination of near-term index-driven momentum and very real operational risk—a classic recipe for volatility. On one hand, Lynas is set to join the S&P/ASX 50 effective before the open on Monday, 22 December 2025, a change that can trigger mechanical buying from index-tracking funds. Company Announcements On the other hand, the company has warned that power disruptions at its Kalgoorlie processing facility could translate into an output shortfall equivalent to about a month of production in the current quarter—exactly the kind of headline
Westpac Banking Corporation Stock (ASX: WBC) on 21 Dec 2025: Dividend Paid, Buyback Running, AGM Pressure — and Why Analysts Still Look Cautious

Westpac Banking Corporation Stock (ASX: WBC) on 21 Dec 2025: Dividend Paid, Buyback Running, AGM Pressure — and Why Analysts Still Look Cautious

Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) heads into the final full week before Christmas with its share price sitting near A$38.76 (last market close: 19 December 2025) after a strong 2025 run that’s seen the stock trade as high as A$41.00 and as low as A$28.44 during the year. Intelligent Investor But the mood around Westpac stock right now is less “party season” and more “valuation season”: shareholders have just banked a fully franked dividend, the on-market buyback is actively chewing through shares again, and the AGM delivered a reminder that big institutions can be profitable and politically complicated at the
Evolution Mining Limited (ASX: EVN) Stock: Latest News, FY26 Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as Gold Prices Stay Elevated

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX: EVN) Stock: Latest News, FY26 Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as Gold Prices Stay Elevated

Updated 21 December 2025 Evolution Mining Limited (ASX: EVN) is ending 2025 with the kind of momentum that makes gold miners impossible to ignore. The stock last closed at A$12.62 (19 December, the most recent ASX trading session before the weekend), with a market value around A$25.6 billion—after a powerful 12-month run that has re-rated the company from “solid producer” to “market heavyweight.” Fintel+2Yahoo Finance+2 But big rallies have a habit of attracting two things at once: fresh optimism and sharper scrutiny. Heading into early 2026, investors are weighing (1) how long gold’s strength can persist, (2) whether Evolution can
PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS): Latest News, Share Price, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook as of 21 December 2025

PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS): Latest News, Share Price, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook as of 21 December 2025

Updated Sunday, 21 December 2025 — PLS Group Limited stock (ASX:PLS) has been one of the more closely watched large-cap lithium names on the Australian market heading into year-end, after a sharp 2025 rebound and a formal transition away from the “Pilbara Minerals” identity. As of 21 Dec 2025, PLS is quoted around A$3.93 (previous close A$3.94), with a 52‑week range of A$1.07 to A$4.34. Investing.com With markets shut over the weekend, the “fresh” PLS story is really about what’s already on the record: the company’s rebrand, the last quarterly operating update, a handful of governance moves, and where analyst
ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) Stock: Latest News, Share Price, Dividend and Analyst Forecasts as of 21 December 2025

ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) Stock: Latest News, Share Price, Dividend and Analyst Forecasts as of 21 December 2025

ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) heads into the Christmas week with its share price holding around the mid‑A$36 level, while investors digest a sharp mix of catalysts: a record combined penalty tied to long-running compliance failures, a second consecutive “strike” against executive pay at the AGM, and a still-evolving earnings outlook shaped by mortgage competition, cost-cutting and shifting capital rules in New Zealand. Reuters+3Investing.com+3Reuters+3 Below is a comprehensive, up-to-date wrap of the current news, forecasts and market analysis shaping ANZ stock as of 21 December 2025. ANZ share price today: where ANZ stock sits entering the holiday week ANZ
Fortescue Ltd Stock (ASX:FMG) Outlook on Dec. 21, 2025: Alta Copper Deal, Iron Ore Forecasts, and What Analysts Expect Next

Fortescue Ltd Stock (ASX:FMG) Outlook on Dec. 21, 2025: Alta Copper Deal, Iron Ore Forecasts, and What Analysts Expect Next

Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) heads into late December with a familiar reality for investors: the share price still dances to the iron ore beat — but the company is trying (again) to change the music. As of the last ASX close before the weekend, Fortescue finished at A$21.88 (Dec. 19), about 6.4% below its 52‑week high of A$23.38. On common market metrics, Fortescue is trading around 13x trailing earnings with an indicated dividend yield near 5%, depending on the data source and timing. markets.ft.com+1 So what’s actually moving Fortescue stock as we hit 21 December 2025? The short version: a copper

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

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7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:31 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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