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Stock Market News 17 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today (17 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set to Jump as UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% Ahead of Bank of England Rate Decision

UK Stock Market Today (17 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set to Jump as UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% Ahead of Bank of England Rate Decision

London shares are poised for a stronger start on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, after a sharper-than-expected drop in UK inflation reinforced expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates at its final policy meeting of the year on Thursday (18 December). Reuters+1 UK stock market snapshot: what traders are watching this morning Early indicators across UK markets point to a “rates relief” tone: This setup matters because the UK’s equity benchmarks are highly sensitive to shifts in rate expectations—especially through bank earnings assumptions, property and housebuilder sentiment, and the currency translation effect for globally exposed blue chips. The
17 December 2025
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Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock Update 17 December 2025: £200m Buyback, Defence Engine Tests, SMR Momentum and the Latest Analyst Forecasts

Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock Update 17 December 2025: £200m Buyback, Defence Engine Tests, SMR Momentum and the Latest Analyst Forecasts

LONDON — 17 December 2025 — Rolls-Royce Holdings plc stock (LSE: RR., often referenced as RR.L) is closing out 2025 with a familiar theme: cash generation plus operational execution, now reinforced by another shareholder-return move and a steady stream of programme milestones across civil aerospace, defence and power systems. As of the market close on 17 December 2025, Hargreaves Lansdown showed Rolls-Royce shares around 1,107p (sell) / 1,108.5p (buy), up 10p (+0.91%) on the day, with a 52-week high near 1,195p and a 52-week low near 557p. The same page indicated a market capitalisation of about £91.9bn. Hargreaves Lansdown Below
17 December 2025
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GSK Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): FDA Approves Twice‑Yearly Asthma Drug Exdensur as Analysts Reassess GSK plc’s 2026 Outlook

GSK Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): FDA Approves Twice‑Yearly Asthma Drug Exdensur as Analysts Reassess GSK plc’s 2026 Outlook

Updated: 17 December 2025 GSK plc stock (LSE: GSK; NYSE: GSK) is in focus on Dec. 17 after a major U.S. regulatory win: the FDA approved Exdensur (depemokimab‑ulaa) for severe asthma—giving GSK a new, ultra‑long‑acting biologic that’s dosed just twice a year. The approval lands as the company approaches a leadership handover on Jan. 1, 2026, and as investors weigh whether GSK’s late‑2025 pipeline momentum can translate into durable earnings growth in 2026 and beyond. Reuters+2GSK+2 Below is a full, news-driven breakdown of what’s moving GSK stock today, the most important recent catalysts, and how current analyst forecasts and technical
17 December 2025
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Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L, BCS) Today: Buyback Update, Saudi Arabia Return, and Analyst Price Targets Ahead of the Bank of England Decision

Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L, BCS) Today: Buyback Update, Saudi Arabia Return, and Analyst Price Targets Ahead of the Bank of England Decision

London / New York — Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Barclays PLC stock is back in the spotlight as investors weigh three big forces at once: (1) an active share buyback that continues to shrink the share count, (2) a strategic push back into Saudi Arabia’s dealmaking ecosystem, and (3) a macro backdrop dominated by UK inflation data and a closely watched Bank of England (BoE) rate decision. Investegate+2The National+2 What makes today particularly interesting is how these pieces interact. Buybacks tend to support earnings per share and can put a floor under dips—but they also place a bet that the
17 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News Today (Dec 17, 2025): Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Analyst Targets, Dividend Watch and Key Risks

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock News Today (Dec 17, 2025): Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Analyst Targets, Dividend Watch and Key Risks

HSBC Holdings Plc stock is back in the spotlight on 17 December 2025, with investors weighing near-term price action against a much bigger strategic catalyst: HSBC’s plan to privatise Hang Seng Bank in Hong Kong. Add in fresh analyst calls, dividend expectations, and lingering regulatory headlines, and you’ve got a classic “global bank” mix of opportunity, risk, and spreadsheets hiding in the shadows. Here’s what matters right now for HSBC Holdings Plc (NYSE: HSBC), and what to watch next. HSBC stock price today: what the market is doing on Dec 17, 2025 In U.S. trading, HSBC’s American Depositary Shares (ADS)
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Rio Tinto plc (RIO.L) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook as of December 17, 2025

Rio Tinto plc (RIO.L) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook as of December 17, 2025

London, December 17, 2025 — Rio Tinto plc is ending 2025 in a familiar tug-of-war: iron ore cashflows on one side, an accelerating push into copper and lithium on the other, with a sprinkling of geopolitical/legal risk and energy-cost politics in the middle. For investors, that mix matters because Rio Tinto stock tends to trade less like a “company” and more like a portfolio of commodity exposures—with management execution acting as the amplifier. Here’s a detailed look at what’s moving Rio Tinto plc stock (LSE: RIO / RIO.L) right now, what analysts are forecasting, and what to watch as the
17 December 2025
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Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News Today: Buybacks, Gulf of Mexico Kaikias Project, and Analyst Forecasts on December 17, 2025

Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News Today: Buybacks, Gulf of Mexico Kaikias Project, and Analyst Forecasts on December 17, 2025

December 17, 2025 — Shell plc shares are back in the spotlight as a cocktail of company-specific headlines (fresh upstream investment, a revived German refinery exit process, governance scrutiny, and ongoing shareholder returns) collides with a macro headwind: oil prices hovering around their lowest levels since early 2021. Reuters+4Financial Times+4The Wall Street Journal+4 In the U.S., Shell’s NYSE-listed ADR (ticker: SHEL) last traded around $70.46 in the most recent session, down about 2.45% on the day, as energy equities digested the latest crude slump and broader risk sentiment. Below is what’s driving Shell plc stock right now—plus the key analyst
17 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock News Today (December 17, 2025): Oil Volatility, Buybacks, Dividend Ahead, and the Lightsource bp Solar Deal

BP PLC Stock News Today (December 17, 2025): Oil Volatility, Buybacks, Dividend Ahead, and the Lightsource bp Solar Deal

December 17, 2025 — BP PLC stock is trading in the crosswinds of a sharply volatile oil market, while the company continues returning cash via buybacks and prepares to pay its next dividend. In the last 24 hours, energy-sector sentiment has been whipsawed by headlines on geopolitics and supply expectations, while BP-specific developments—from a solar joint venture move in Brazil to daily share repurchases—are shaping the near-term narrative for BP shares. Investegate+4Reuters+4London South East+4 Below is what’s moving BP PLC (LSE: BP., NYSE: BP) right now, plus the latest analyst forecasts and the key dates investors are watching into early
17 December 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RKT.L) Stock: Buyback Update, Malaysia Distribution Deal and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RKT.L) Stock: Buyback Update, Malaysia Distribution Deal and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc shares are heading into the final stretch of 2025 with two storylines that usually play well in consumer staples: steady shareholder returns and incremental, execution-focused growth moves. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the FTSE 100 group disclosed another round of share repurchases, while a new Malaysia distribution partnership put fresh emphasis on the company’s consumer health and hygiene portfolio in Southeast Asia. Investegate+1 The bigger backdrop for Reckitt stock remains its multi-year “simplify and focus” strategy: sharpening attention on a smaller set of high-growth “Powerbrands,” leaning harder into emerging markets, and progressing the planned divestment of
17 December 2025
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SBI Share Price Today: State Bank of India Stock Rises on PSU Bank Rally, Rate Cuts, and Leadership Moves (Dec 17, 2025)

SBI Share Price Today: State Bank of India Stock Rises on PSU Bank Rally, Rate Cuts, and Leadership Moves (Dec 17, 2025)

State Bank of India (NSE: SBIN, BSE: 500112) was among the notable supports for India’s benchmark indices on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as PSU banking stocks outperformed a choppy broader market. In intraday trade, SBI shares hovered around the ₹975–₹978 zone and were up roughly 1–1.7% versus the previous close, according to live market trackers and exchange-linked market pages. The Economic Times+2Moneycontrol+2 So what’s powering the move? Today’s SBI stock narrative is essentially a three-part mix: sector momentum in PSU banks, fresh leadership/portfolio developments, and the market trying to price the next phase of India’s rate cycle—with SBI already cutting
17 December 2025
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Shriram Finance stock news (Dec 17, 2025): MUFG stake report, Dec 19 fundraising board meet, analyst targets and outlook

Shriram Finance stock news (Dec 17, 2025): MUFG stake report, Dec 19 fundraising board meet, analyst targets and outlook

Shriram Finance Ltd (NSE: SHRIRAMFIN, BSE: 511218) is in sharp focus on December 17, 2025, after its shares pushed to fresh highs amid reports that Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is preparing a multi‑billion‑dollar investment for a large minority stake — with the company’s board slated to meet Friday, December 19 to consider a fundraising proposal. Reuters+2Business Standard+2 The setup is a classic “big catalyst, big questions” moment for markets: a potential strategic foreign investor, an imminent board decision on capital raising, and a stock already pricing in a lot of optimism after a strong run-up. Below is a
17 December 2025
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ICICI Bank Share Price Today (17 December 2025): What’s Moving ICICIBANK Stock, Analyst Targets, and Key Triggers Ahead

ICICI Bank Share Price Today (17 December 2025): What’s Moving ICICIBANK Stock, Analyst Targets, and Key Triggers Ahead

ICICI Bank Limited (NSE: ICICIBANK) was in focus on 17 December 2025 as Indian equities turned choppy and banking names weighed on benchmark indices. By midday, ICICI Bank shares were trading around ₹1,350, down roughly 1%–1.5% on the session after closing near ₹1,366 previously, with active volumes and investors tracking a cluster of near-term catalysts—most notably the impending listing of ICICI Prudential Asset Management and evolving expectations around India’s interest-rate path. Investing.com UK+1 Below is a complete, news-driven roundup of the current updates, forecasts, and analyses investors were digesting on 17.12.2025, plus what to watch next. ICICI Bank stock on
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Stock Market Today

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
Sydney, Feb 7, 2026, 17:39 AEDT — Market closed. South32 Ltd shares (S32.AX) closed down 4.1% at A$4.41 on Friday, hit by the same risk-off wave that pushed Australian miners sharply lower. The stock traded between A$4.37 and A$4.51 and was down 19 cents from the prior close of A$4.60. (Intelligent Investor) With markets shut for the weekend, the move leaves South32 on the watchlist going into Monday’s open as investors reassess exposure to metals and mining names. The S&P/ASX 200 ended the week down 1.81%. (Morningstar) The benchmark fell 2% on Friday and almost A$70 billion was wiped off
Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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