Stock Market News 20 December 2025

National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (20 December 2025)

National Australia Bank Limited (ASX: NAB) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with investors balancing three competing forces: a still-resilient banking earnings base, a shifting interest-rate narrative (again), and a market that’s become less forgiving of “expensive defensives.” As of the latest close (Friday, 19 December), NAB shares were trading around A$42.14, up 0.84% on the day, with a 52‑week range of A$31.13 to A$45.25. NAB’s trailing dividend yield is sitting at roughly 4%, and the next scheduled earnings date widely tracked by markets is 17 February 2026. Investing.com Australia Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready roundup of what’s driving

20 December 2025

ASX Updates·ASX:NAB·Stock Market

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) Stock: Latest News, EVN Share Price Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (20 December 2025)

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with its share price hovering near a fresh 52‑week high—after a year dominated by surging Australian‑dollar gold prices, record cash generation, and a growing debate over whether the stock has simply run too far, too fast. As of the last ASX session (Friday, 19 December 2025), EVN closed at A$12.62 after trading between A$12.34 and A$12.80 on the day. Its 52‑week range now spans A$4.79 to A$12.81. Investing.com Below is a roundup of the most material current news, plus the latest forecasts and analyst consensus available as of 20

20 December 2025

ASX:EVN·Mining Industry·Stock Market

MCE Holdings Outlook (Dec 20, 2025): HLIB Keeps “Buy” as New Revenue Streams, Auto Hub and Perodua EV Supply Chain Set Up a Stronger 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20, 2025 — MCE Holdings Bhd (Bursa Malaysia: MCEHLDG) is back on investors’ radar this weekend after a softer start to FY2026 collided with a more upbeat analyst narrative: Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) is keeping its BUY call and RM2.38 target price, arguing that new revenue streams and fresh model launches should lift sequential performance — even as market attention turns to whether Perodua’s battery leasing model slows early demand for its first homegrown EV. BusinessToday+2KLSE Screener+2 The mixed backdrop is clear in the latest numbers: MCE’s first-quarter performance was dragged by temporary production disruptions at

20 December 2025

Electric Vehicles·MYX:MCEHLDG·Stock Market

ANZ Group Holdings Limited Stock (ASX: ANZ): $250m Federal Court Penalty, AGM Pay “Strike”, Dividend Paid — and Analyst Forecasts as of 20 Dec 2025

Updated 20 December 2025 (AEST). ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with a rare mix of competing narratives: strong shareholder income (a final dividend just landed), a major strategic reset under new CEO Nuno Matos, and a heavy governance/regulatory overhang after a Federal Court-ordered A$250 million penalty tied to misconduct spanning both institutional markets activity and retail banking failures. ASIC+2ANZ+2 For investors and would-be investors, the core question isn’t whether any one of these headlines matters — it’s which one matters most for ANZ stock from here: the earnings base and capital return

20 December 2025

ASX:ANZ·Dividends·Stock Market

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Stock Today: Share Price Pullback, Alta Copper Deal, Green Iron Push and 2026 Iron Ore Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) heads into the weekend with investors juggling three big forces that rarely play nicely together: an iron ore market that’s proving tougher than many expected, a fresh push into copper via the proposed buyout of Alta Copper, and a decarbonisation strategy that’s shifting from “hydrogen hype” toward nearer-term industrial projects like green iron and electrification. Reuters+2Global+2 On the last trading day before Saturday, December 20, Fortescue shares closed at A$21.88 on Friday (Dec. 19), down 3.23% on the session—after trading between A$21.75 and A$22.50—with volume around 16.84 million shares, notably above recent norms. Investing.com+2Market Index+2 That

20 December 2025

ASX:FMG·Green Technology·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Latest News, Share Price Forecasts, and What to Watch in 2026

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) has spent much of 2025 behaving like a classic gold-leverage trade: when bullion sprints, miners with scale, liquidity and a credible growth pipeline tend to get pulled along like iron filings to a magnet. But heading into the final stretch of the year, the story has become more nuanced—less “gold up = stock up,” and more about execution, costs, capex, and how quickly the company can translate a stronger gold price into sustainable free cash flow. As of the latest market close, Northern Star shares finished at A$25.82 on 19 December 2025, down 3.37% on

20 December 2025

ASX Updates·ASX:NST·Stock Market

PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets and Key Catalysts as of 20 December 2025

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) — the company many investors still instinctively call “Pilbara Minerals” — heads into the final stretch of 2025 with a refreshed leadership slate, a string of capital structure updates, and a lithium market narrative that’s swinging back toward “cyclical recovery” after a bruising downcycle. The stock last traded at A$3.93 (Friday, 19 December), giving PLS a market value around A$12.65 billion. Fintel So what matters for PLS right now? In the near term: governance and incentive mechanics (new CFO, board changes, fresh unquoted equity issuance). In the medium term: the pace of any lithium price normalization

20 December 2025

ASX:PLS·Stock Market

BHP Group Ltd Stock (BHP): Latest News, Key Risks, and 2026 Forecasts as of Dec. 20, 2025

BHP Group Ltd stock is ending 2025 with a familiar, slightly paradoxical vibe: the long-term “electrification” narrative is alive and well thanks to copper, but the near-term “China + iron ore” reality still has the steering wheel. As of the latest trade timestamp on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, BHP’s US-listed ADR last traded around $59.32. Below is a roundup of the most market-relevant BHP headlines and forecasts in circulation as of 20.12.2025, plus what they may mean for BHP shares (ASX: BHP / LSE: BHP / NYSE: BHP) as investors look ahead to 2026. What’s driving BHP Group Ltd stock

20 December 2025

ASX:BHP·LSE:BHP·NYSE:BHP·Stock Market

Australia Stock Market Today (20 December 2025): ASX 200 Ends Week Higher as Tech and Banks Rebound, Uranium Surges, and ANZ Hit with Record $250m Penalty

Australia’s stock market is closed today, Saturday 20 December 2025, but investors head into the final, holiday-shortened stretch of the year with plenty to digest after Friday’s late rebound in tech and banks, a sharp turnaround in uranium names, and major regulatory headlines led by ANZ’s record penalty. Australian Securities Exchange+2Market Index+2 Below is a full wrap of the latest moves, the key corporate and macro drivers, and the near-term outlook as the market approaches Christmas with thinner liquidity and heightened sensitivity to global cues. Market Index+2IG+2 ASX 200 latest: Friday’s rebound lifted the benchmark, but the weekly streak snapped

20 December 2025

ASX:ANZ·Stock Market·Technology

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before Monday’s Market Open

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX) finished Friday, December 19, 2025, on a strong note and then stayed relatively steady in after-hours trading—setting up a familiar “what happens next?” question for investors heading into the final full week before year-end. Below is a detailed rundown of what moved VRTX today, what the after-hours tape is saying, what analysts are forecasting right now, and the key catalysts to watch before the next U.S. market open (Monday, December 22, 2025). VRTX after the bell: where the stock closed and how it traded after hours VRTX rose 1.97% in the regular session to close

20 December 2025

NASDAQ:VRTX·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

Linde (LIN) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 19, 2025: After-Hours Move, Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Linde plc (NASDAQ: LIN) ended Friday, December 19, 2025, modestly higher and then ticked up slightly in late trading—an “after the bell” setup that looks more about macro and year-end positioning than any single company-specific bombshell. At the close, Linde shares were $421.43, up 0.58% on the day. In after-hours trading, the stock was last shown around $422.45 (about +0.24% after hours) as of the evening update on Google Finance. Google Linde stock price action today: close, after-hours, and key levels Here’s the clean snapshot investors typically want heading into the next session: Two context points stand out: Why Linde

20 December 2025

Earnings Reports·Stock Market

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

Stock Market Today 20.12.2025

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20 December 2025

NSE:ICICIBANK·Stock Market

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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026

Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026

The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.

Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Palantir stock price rebounds to $135.90 on Cognizant AI deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Palantir shares closed Friday at $135.90, up 4.5% after Cognizant’s TriZetto unit announced plans to deploy Palantir Foundry and AIP in healthcare and business-process operations. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. U.S. jobs and inflation data due next week may shift rate expectations for high-growth software stocks.