Stock Market News 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

21 December 2025

ASX:LYC·Financial Forecasts·Stock Market

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

21 December 2025

ASX:WBC·Dividends·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

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

21 December 2025

ASX Updates·Stock Market

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

21 December 2025

ASX Updates·Stock Market

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

21 December 2025

ASX:ANZ·Dividends·Stock Market

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

21 December 2025

ASX:FMG·Mining Industry·Stock Market·TSX:ATCU

Australia Stock Market Today (21 December 2025): ASX 200 Ends Week Higher as SPI Futures Point to a Firmer Start for Christmas Week

Sydney — The Australian stock market is closed today (Sunday), but investors aren’t exactly switching off. With the S&P/ASX 200 finishing the last session higher and SPI 200 futures pointing to a modest lift when trading resumes on Monday (22 December), attention is shifting to a lighter holiday calendar, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next signals, and a major index reshuffle that could drive stock-specific volatility even if the broader market stays calm. FNArena.com+2Australian Securities Exchange+2 Below is what matters for Australia’s share market today, based on the latest market data, fresh analysis, and the key news shaping positioning into

21 December 2025

Stock Market

National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Stock: Latest News, Dividend, FY2025 Results, and 2026 Outlook (21 Dec 2025)

National Australia Bank Limited (ASX: NAB) is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar “big bank” cocktail of tailwinds and headaches: resilient earnings, steady shareholder returns, and a macro backdrop that can turn on a single inflation print. As of the latest available close (19 December 2025), NAB shares were at A$42.14, up on the day and sitting well above where the stock began the calendar year. Intelligent Investor That’s the headline. The story underneath it is about interest-rate expectations abruptly swinging from “cuts?” to “maybe hikes,” competitive pressure in mortgages and deposits, and investors weighing whether

21 December 2025

ASX:NAB·Dividends·Stock Market

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA): Share Price, Rate-Hike Outlook and Analyst Forecasts as of 21 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with the same two forces pulling its share price in opposite directions: a market-leading retail banking franchise that investors treat like a “core holding,” and a valuation that many analysts still struggle to justify. Because 21 December 2025 falls on a Sunday, Australian equities aren’t trading today. The most recent pricing snapshot is therefore from Friday’s close (19 December 2025)—and it shows CBA stabilising after a volatile second half of the year, even as rate expectations swing again. Intelligent Investor CBA share price today: where Commonwealth Bank

21 December 2025

ASX:CBA·Stock Market

BHP Group Ltd Stock (ASX:BHP, NYSE:BHP): Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Views as of 21 December 2025

BHP Group Ltd stock is ending the week with investors juggling a familiar (and very 2025) mix of forces: a copper rally flirting with record territory, a slower-but-still-hungry China buying iron ore at scale, fresh legal headlines tied to the Mariana/Fundão disaster, and a capital-recycling deal that signals BHP wants more balance-sheet flexibility without giving up operational control. Because today is Sunday, 21 December 2025, major markets are closed—so the most actionable “today” read on BHP is really a synthesis of the latest confirmed developments and published forecasts up to this date. BHP share price check: where the stock stands

21 December 2025

Stock Market

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

Stock Market Today 21.12.2025

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21 December 2025

Stock Market

Micron Technology (MU) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 20, 2025: Earnings Blowout, AI Memory Shortage, and Price Targets Up to $500

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) has become one of the most closely watched semiconductor stocks heading into the final stretch of 2025—after delivering a blockbuster earnings report and an even bigger forward outlook tied to the accelerating “AI memory” buildout. As of the Dec. 20, 2025 news cycle (with U.S. markets closed for the weekend), Micron’s story is being driven by three forces: an earnings-and-guidance shock that reset expectations, a supply squeeze in DRAM/NAND and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) that management says could last beyond 2026, and a rapid wave of analyst price-target increases—some now extending as high as $500. Reuters+2Micron

21 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:MU·Stock Market·Technology

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IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

7 February 2026

IREN shares closed up 5.1% at $41.83 Friday after reporting a $155.4 million quarterly loss and $184.7 million in revenue. The company announced $3.6 billion in GPU financing for its Microsoft contract, with $2.8 billion in cash as of Jan. 31. Bitcoin mining revenue fell, while AI cloud services rose. Traders await bitcoin’s weekend move and Monday’s market reaction.

Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

7 February 2026

Cadence Bank shares have been delisted following Huntington Bancshares’ takeover, with each Cadence share converted into 2.475 Huntington shares. Huntington closed Friday at $19.27 and named Senthil Kumar as chief risk officer ahead of new regulatory requirements. The merger leaves Cadence as a brand under Huntington, with customer account conversions planned for mid-2026. Huntington executives will address investors at a UBS conference on Tuesday.

NIO stock jumps on profit alert, with Monday’s open in focus

7 February 2026

NIO shares jumped 7.23% to $5.04 Friday after the company forecast a swing to adjusted operating profit of up to 1.2 billion yuan for the fourth quarter. Trading volume reached 90.8 million shares, far above average. Nio’s deliveries rose 72% to 124,807 vehicles in the quarter. The company said results are preliminary and unaudited, with final figures due in March.

Snap stock price bounces to $5.22 after upgrades — what traders watch next week

7 February 2026

Snap Inc. shares closed up 2% at $5.22 Friday after a volatile week, with 94 million shares traded. The company forecast Q1 revenue below analyst expectations, despite a fourth-quarter beat and a 28% rise in active advertisers. Daily active users fell by 3 million to 474 million. Analysts remain divided, with some upgrading and others trimming price targets.