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Stock Market News 18 December 2025

CSL Limited Stock (ASX: CSL): Buyback Update, Analyst Forecasts, and the Key Catalysts Shaping the CSL Share Price on 18 December 2025

CSL Limited Stock (ASX: CSL): Buyback Update, Analyst Forecasts, and the Key Catalysts Shaping the CSL Share Price on 18 December 2025

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) spent much of 2025 reminding investors of a brutal truth: even world-class biopharma franchises can get whacked when costs, policy, and sentiment all lean the wrong way at the same time. On 18 December 2025, the CSL share price was A$174.57 (delayed), up 0.68% on the day after trading between A$171.64 and A$174.65. Intelligent Investor The day’s most concrete “fresh” news is a buyback update—but the real story investors are pricing is broader: the post-pandemic reset in flu vaccination demand (and politics around vaccines), margin recovery in plasma, China-linked albumin uncertainty, and whether CSL’s cost-and-capital reset
18 December 2025
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Brambles Limited Stock (ASX:BXB) on 18 December 2025: Buyback Update, Share Count Moves, and Analyst Forecasts

Brambles Limited Stock (ASX:BXB) on 18 December 2025: Buyback Update, Share Count Moves, and Analyst Forecasts

Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) spent Thursday, 18 December 2025, doing two very “Brambles” things at once: tightening its share base through an on‑market buyback, while also adding a small number of shares via its employee share plan. The result is a neat snapshot of how the CHEP pallet pooling giant is managing capital in FY26—against a backdrop of softer recent share-price momentum and a still‑constructive set of broker forecasts into 2026. BXB shares traded around the A$22.7–A$22.8 area intraday on Thursday, with market data showing a day range roughly between A$22.595 and A$23.035, and a 52‑week range of A$18.650 to A$26.930.
18 December 2025
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Hindustan Zinc Hits Fresh 52-Week High as Silver Breaks $65; Shriram Finance–MUFG Deal, Vedanta Demerger Lift Breakout Stocks (Dec 18, 2025)

Hindustan Zinc Hits Fresh 52-Week High as Silver Breaks $65; Shriram Finance–MUFG Deal, Vedanta Demerger Lift Breakout Stocks (Dec 18, 2025)

Indian equity benchmarks opened nearly flat on Thursday, December 18, 2025, after three straight sessions of losses, as a modest rebound in the rupee and renewed foreign buying offered support even while most major sectors started lower. Reuters But beneath the quiet headline indices, a clear theme is playing out on Dalal Street: select “breakout” counters are printing fresh 52-week highs, powered by a mix of commodity tailwinds (especially silver) and deal/corporate-action catalysts. A late-session market scan on Wednesday showed six BSE 500 names hitting new 52-week highs—Hindustan Zinc, The India Cements, Kirloskar Oil Engines, National Aluminium Company (NALCO), Shriram
18 December 2025
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NJCPA Food Drive Raises $30,443 for Community FoodBank of New Jersey as Doeren Mayhew Acquires Houston’s TBK CPA

NJCPA Food Drive Raises $30,443 for Community FoodBank of New Jersey as Doeren Mayhew Acquires Houston’s TBK CPA

December 18, 2025 — Two stories moving through the accounting world this week highlight how the profession is evolving in real time: CPAs mobilizing resources for local communities, and firms accelerating consolidation in fast-growth markets. In New Jersey, the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) says its annual food drive generated $30,443 in online donations and delivered 2,065 pounds of food and supplies to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), reinforcing a long-running partnership that blends volunteerism with financial support. njcpa.org+1 In Texas, Top 50 firm Doeren Mayhew has completed the acquisition of TBK CPA, PLLC, a
18 December 2025
Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) Stock: Today’s Price Move, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) Stock: Today’s Price Move, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Macquarie Group Limited (ASX:MQG) sits in a rare corner of the market: part global investment bank, part asset manager, part commodities trader, part mortgage lender—an earnings mix that can look brilliantly diversified one quarter and stubbornly cyclical the next. Reuters On Thursday, December 18, 2025, Macquarie shares closed at A$197.71, down 0.91% on the session, after trading between A$196.08 and A$198.94, with volume around 716,630 shares. Investing.com The bigger story for MQG stock right now isn’t one dramatic headline. It’s a tug-of-war between (1) stronger contributions from annuity-style businesses and performance fees, especially in asset management, and (2) a quieter
18 December 2025
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NAB Share Price Today: National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) Stock News, Forecasts and Outlook for 18 December 2025

NAB Share Price Today: National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) Stock News, Forecasts and Outlook for 18 December 2025

National Australia Bank Limited (ASX: NAB) is back in the spotlight on 18 December 2025 as investors weigh a shifting interest-rate narrative, new mortgage pricing moves across the sector, and a fresh set of capital markets updates—all while analysts remain divided on where the stock goes next. NAB shares were trading around A$41.81 on Thursday, with a day range of A$41.71 to A$42.08 and a 52‑week range of A$31.13 to A$45.25. The bank’s market capitalisation was listed at about A$127.69 billion. Investing.com The bigger story isn’t a single headline—it’s the collision of rate expectations, bank funding costs, and valuation debate
18 December 2025
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CBA Share Price Today: Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA) in Focus on 18 December 2025 as Options Expiry, Rate Outlook and Analyst Targets Collide

CBA Share Price Today: Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA) in Focus on 18 December 2025 as Options Expiry, Rate Outlook and Analyst Targets Collide

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares are back in the spotlight on Thursday, 18 December 2025 — not because the bank dropped a blockbuster announcement, but because the market is juggling three forces at once: year-end options expiry volatility, a shifting interest-rate outlook for 2026, and a persistent debate about whether CommBank’s valuation still makes sense at today’s price. As of 18 December, CBA was trading around A$154.56, up modestly on the day, after moving between A$153.11 and A$154.67. Investing.com’s snapshot put CBA’s market capitalisation at roughly A$258 billion and showed a 52‑week range of A$140.21 to A$192.00 —
18 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): ASX 200 slips as tech and uranium sink, Austal lands $1.03bn defence contract

Australia Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): ASX 200 slips as tech and uranium sink, Austal lands $1.03bn defence contract

SYDNEY, Thursday 18 December 2025 — Australian shares drifted lower for a fourth straight session as global “AI valuation” jitters again hit technology names, while a sharp sell-off in uranium stocks dragged on broader sentiment. The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX 200) spent most of the day in mild retreat — down about 0.1% to 0.3% — before stabilising into the afternoon. Even with the pullback, local losses were modest relative to the overnight slide on Wall Street, where tech weakness again dominated. Analysts point out Australia’s market structure — heavy in banks and miners, light in mega-cap tech — continues to
18 December 2025
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BHP Group Ltd Stock (BHP): Share Price, Today’s Key News, Commodity Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts (18 Dec 2025)

BHP Group Ltd Stock (BHP): Share Price, Today’s Key News, Commodity Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts (18 Dec 2025)

BHP Group Ltd stock is doing what big miners often do when the world can’t decide whether it’s panicking or partying: it’s being tugged by commodities, policy, and a very real legal overhang—all at the same time. On Thursday, 18 December 2025, BHP shares were modestly higher in Australia even as broader equities wobbled on renewed tech/AI valuation nerves, while headlines around the long-running Brazil dam disaster litigation resurfaced with a sharp new angle: a £189 million legal-costs demand following the UK court’s liability ruling. IG+1 Below is the full, up-to-date news and analysis snapshot for 18.12.2025, plus what forecasts
18 December 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 18.12.2025

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: December 19, 2025, 12:00 AM EST Vital Farms Valuation Analysis: Fair Value Near $49.45 Implies Substantial Upside Amid Volatility December 18, 2025, 11:54 PM EST. Vital Farms, ticker VITL, has seen volatility with a ~5% pullback and a choppy year, yet remains a growth story for patient investors. The stock trades at about $32.25, well below a fair value near $49.45, implying meaningful upside if sustained growth and premium pricing power persist. The bull case rests on strong demand for natural, ethical foods and the brand's ability to lift prices without denting volumes, fueling double-digit top
18 December 2025
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Honeywell (HON) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Honeywell (HON) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) ended Wednesday’s session with a rare advantage: it closed higher even as the broader market slid, then inched up again in after-hours trading—a setup that puts the focus squarely on Thursday morning’s macro catalyst rather than any fresh company-specific headline. With November’s U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) due at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 18, traders are effectively treating tonight as a “positioning window”—and Honeywell’s steadier, industrial profile is one reason it held up better than the tech-heavy tape on Wednesday. Bureau of Labor Statistics+1 Below is a detailed look at HON’s after-hours action,
18 December 2025
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CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 17, 2025: After-Hours Update, Today’s Key News, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 17, 2025: After-Hours Update, Today’s Key News, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) ended Wednesday’s session with a sharp pullback, even as the broader selloff was already pressuring high‑multiple tech. By the closing bell on December 17, 2025, CrowdStrike shares fell 3.79% to $470.02, leaving the stock about 17% below its 52‑week high of $566.90 set on November 12. Trading volume came in around 2.3 million shares, slightly under its 50‑day average. MarketWatch After-hours trading was relatively calm. Early in the extended session, Nasdaq data showed CRWD changing hands around $470.50 (roughly flat to modestly higher versus the close). Nasdaq Later in the evening, StockAnalysis showed CRWD around
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
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