Stock Market News 21 December 2025

Shell PLC Stock (SHEL) News & Forecasts on Dec. 21, 2025: Buybacks, Deepwater Bets, and What Analysts See for 2026

Shell plc stock (trading as SHEL in London and New York) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar investor storyline—cash returns first—but with a few spicy plot twists: a fresh Gulf of Mexico oil recovery investment, ongoing share buybacks, renewed M&A chatter, and a UK audit-watchdog probe that brings governance risk back into the headlines. Reuters+3MarketWatch+3Shell+3 Because Dec. 21, 2025 is a Sunday, markets are closed; the most recent reference point is Friday’s close (Dec. 19). Shell shares ended around £27.03 in London, while the NYSE-listed American Depositary Shares (ADS) closed at about $72.02. (Each Shell ADS

21 December 2025

LSE:SHEL·NYSE:SHEL·Stock Market

British American Tobacco Stock (BATS.L, BTI): £1.3bn Buyback, 2026 Outlook, and What Analysts Forecast as of Dec. 21, 2025

Dec. 21, 2025 — British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) heads into year-end with a familiar investor tug-of-war: the market loves the company’s cash returns (dividends + buybacks), but keeps side-eyeing the regulatory and competitive turbulence in “smokeless” products—especially in the United States. With markets closed on Sunday, the latest reference point is Friday’s close (Dec. 19, 2025). BAT’s London-listed shares (LSE: BATS) ended the session at £42.36 (4,236p), down 1.14% on the day, even as the FTSE 100 rose. Trading volume was notably elevated versus the recent average—often a sign that investors are actively repositioning rather than simply drifting. MarketWatch+1

21 December 2025

LSE:BATS.L·NYSE:BTI·Stock Market

HSBC Stock News and Forecast (Dec. 21, 2025): HSBC Shares Near Highs as Broker Upgrades, Hang Seng Buyout and Rate-Cut Bets Collide

HSBC Holdings Plc stock is closing out 2025 with the kind of price action that makes both momentum traders and long-term investors sit up straighter in their chairs. As of Dec. 21, 2025 (a Sunday, with markets shut), HSBC’s key listings are hovering near recent highs: London-listed HSBA at about 1,167p, Hong Kong-listed 0005 at about HK$119.30, and the NYSE ADR (HSBC) around $77.92, according to HSBC’s own investor quote panel updated late Dec. 20. HSBC That’s the headline. The more interesting story is what’s underneath it: a late-December catalyst stack that includes broker upgrades, renewed rate-cut expectations, a $13.6

21 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·HKG:0005·LSE:HSBA·NYSE:HSBC·Stock Market

UK Stock Market Today (21 December 2025): FTSE 100 Near 10,000 as BoE Rate Cut Reframes the Outlook for 2026

The UK stock market is closed today (Sunday, 21 December 2025), but investors are heading into the Christmas-shortened trading week with the FTSE 100 firmly in “near-10,000” territory, a fresh Bank of England rate cut, and a growing debate about whether 2026 marks the year the UK’s long-running valuation discount finally starts to close. Friday’s cash-market finish left London equities on a strong footing: the FTSE 100 ended at 9,897.42 (+0.61%), while the more domestically sensitive FTSE 250 closed at 22,312.71 (-0.06%) on Hargreaves Lansdown’s delayed pricing. Hargreaves Lansdown+1 With the market shut for the weekend, attention shifts to futures

21 December 2025

FTSE 100·Interest Rates·LSE:HL·Stock Market·UK Economy

DCC Plc Stock (LSE:DCC): £600m Tender Offer Completed, Shares Cancelled — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, DCC Plc stock (ticker DCC on the London Stock Exchange) is digesting a major shareholder-return event: a fully subscribed £600 million tender offer that has reduced the company’s share count by roughly 12%. The move is closely tied to DCC’s ongoing strategy of simplifying into a more focused, energy-led business — a pivot that analysts continue to debate, but which most currently rate positively. Investegate+2Investegate+2 Below is a detailed, publication-ready round-up of the latest company news, current forecasts, and market analysis relevant to DCC Plc stock on 21.12.2025. What happened: DCC completes £600m tender

21 December 2025

LSE:DCC·Stock Market

TCS Stock News and Forecasts (21 December 2025): AI Pivot, $1B Telefónica UK Deal, Coastal Cloud Buyout and New Targets for Tata Consultancy Services Shares

Tata Consultancy Services Limited (NSE: TCS, BSE: 532540) is ending 2025 with a familiar pattern for India’s IT bellwether: a busy headline tape, a strategic narrative shift toward AI, and a stock price still trying to regain lost ground after a volatile year. As of 21 December 2025 (Sunday), Indian markets are closed, so the most recent traded levels reflect the Friday, 19 December close. TCS shares were last seen around ₹3,280–₹3,283, leaving the stock roughly 25% below its prior 52‑week high, depending on the data source. MarketWatch+2MarketWatch+2 What’s changed in the last few days is not just price action—it’s

21 December 2025

NSE:TCS·Stock Market

Vodafone Idea Share Price in Focus on Dec 21, 2025: AGR Relief Buzz, ₹3,300 Crore Fundraise, and What Analysts Forecast for Vi Stock

Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) has turned into one of India’s most headline-driven stocks again—part telecom turnaround story, part policy-lottery ticket, part debt-financing thriller. As of December 21, 2025, the Vodafone Idea share price story is being shaped by three moving parts: Below is a comprehensive, news-style breakdown of the latest developments, what analysts are forecasting, and the key risks/catalysts shaping Vi stock into early 2026. Vodafone Idea share price today: where the stock stands (latest available) Indian markets were shut on Sunday, Dec 21, so the most current reference point is the last trading session (Friday, Dec 19, 2025). That

21 December 2025

BSE:532822·NSE:IDEA·Stock Market

HDFC Bank Share Price Today: Latest Stock News, RBI Moves, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook (Dec 21, 2025)

HDFC Bank Limited (NSE: HDFCBANK; NYSE: HDB) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with investors balancing three big forces: fresh regulatory developments from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), shifting interest-rate expectations, and a market that’s still trying to decide whether India’s largest private-sector lender deserves a “premium forever” valuation—or a more grounded one. As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, Indian markets are closed, so the most recent reference point is the Friday, December 19 close. HDFC Bank shares last finished around ₹985.50. Yahoo Finance+1 Below is a consolidated, publication-ready roundup of the current news flow, analyst forecasts, and

21 December 2025

NSE:HDFCBANK·NYSE:HDB·Stock Market

ICICI Bank stock in focus: Share price near ₹1,354 as GST demand, Nifty Bank rejig and ICICI Prudential AMC listing reshape the outlook

Mumbai | December 21, 2025 — ICICI Bank Limited (NSE: ICICIBANK, BSE: 532174, NYSE ADR: IBN) is ending December with investors juggling a mix of fundamentals and fast-moving headline risk: a fresh GST demand order the bank says it will contest, a major Nifty Bank index methodology revamp that could mechanically trim index weights, and a high-profile listing of ICICI Prudential Asset Management (ICICI Pru AMC) that highlights the value of ICICI Bank’s financial-services ecosystem. Reuters+3Economic Times+3Economic Times+3 With Indian markets closed on Sunday, the latest widely reported traded level for ICICI Bank shares is around ₹1,354 (as of the

21 December 2025

BSE:532174·NSE:ICICIBANK·NYSE:IBN·Stock Market

Bharti Airtel Share Price Outlook (Dec 21, 2025): Latest News, Tariff-Hike Bets, Management Shake-Up and Analyst Targets

Bharti Airtel Limited (NSE: BHARTIARTL) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with a classic “strong story, busy newsflow” setup: the stock is consolidating not far from its recent peak, while investors digest a cluster of corporate actions and fresh brokerage calls that keep the telecom leader in the spotlight. The last traded levels around ₹2,090–₹2,100 have kept Airtel on many watchlists—close enough to record highs to excite momentum traders, but with enough headline catalysts to keep long-term investors arguing about what the next 12 months look like. Investing.com+2mint+2 What follows is a roundup of the current news, forecasts, and

21 December 2025

NSE:BHARTIARTL·Stock Market

Reliance Industries Share Price Today: Why RIL Stock Is in Focus on Dec 21, 2025 as Brokerages Lift Targets and Jio IPO Buzz Builds

Reliance Industries Ltd (NSE: RELIANCE; BSE: 500325) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with its stock trading close to a fresh 52-week peak—powered by a familiar Reliance cocktail: strong refining economics, rising confidence in consumer-facing cash flows, and a growing “value-unlocking” narrative around Jio. LiveMint+2Investing.com+2 RIL shares closed Friday, December 19, at ₹1,565.10, leaving the stock roughly 1% below the 52-week high around ₹1,581. The rally has been meaningful: Reliance is up about 28% year-to-date in 2025, comfortably outpacing the benchmark Sensex over the same period. LiveMint+1 What’s driving the renewed attention is not just price momentum—it’s the pile-up

21 December 2025

BSE:500325·IPO News·NSE:RELIANCE·Reliance Industries·Stock Market

Infosys Stock (INFY) on December 21, 2025: NYSE “Mystery Spike,” Buyback Wrap-Up, and Fresh Analyst Targets Ahead of Q3 Results

Infosys Limited (NSE: INFY, BSE: 500209, NYSE: INFY) is ending the week in an unusual spotlight: its U.S.-traded ADRs briefly rocketed to near $30 before volatility halts, while the India-listed shares moved far more calmly—an eye-catching divergence that has sparked a wave of explanations, from data-feed glitches to short-squeeze mechanics. Infosys+1 As of the latest available U.S. session data (markets are closed Sunday), Infosys’ ADR last traded around $20.22, after an exceptionally wide intraday range (roughly $18.45 to $29.97) and outsized volume of ~118.7 million shares—numbers that are wildly abnormal for what is typically a lower-volatility large-cap IT services name.

21 December 2025

NYSE:INFY·Stock Market

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IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026

IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026

Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.

Amazon stock slides on $200 billion AI spending plan — what to know before Monday’s open

7 February 2026

Amazon shares fell 5.55% to $210.32 Friday after the company outlined a $200 billion 2026 capex plan and forecast lower-than-expected operating income. D.A. Davidson downgraded the stock, citing tougher cloud competition. Analysts trimmed price targets following the results. Amazon reported Q4 net sales of $213.4 billion and AWS revenue of $35.6 billion.

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026

AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.