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Stock Market News 16 December 2025

Diageo plc Stock (DGE.L, DEO) on 16 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets, and What to Watch Next

Diageo plc Stock (DGE.L, DEO) on 16 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets, and What to Watch Next

Diageo plc stock is trying to steady itself on 16 December 2025 after a bruising year that has left investors balancing two competing narratives: a blue‑chip global drinks leader trading at depressed levels, and a spirits giant still working through weak U.S. demand, China pressure, and a credibility reset under incoming leadership. In London trading today, Diageo (LSE: DGE) is quoted around 1,675.8p (about £16.76) after a prior close of 1,662.5p, while the U.S. ADR Diageo (NYSE: DEO) is around $88.92. investing.com+1 Below is a detailed, publication‑ready roundup of the current headlines, forecasts, and market analysis as of 16.12.2025, plus
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Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock Update 16 December 2025: £200m Interim Buyback, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock Update 16 December 2025: £200m Interim Buyback, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc stock (LSE: RR.; ADR: RYCEY) is back in the headlines on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, after the UK aerospace-and-defence group announced a fresh £200 million interim share buyback designed to bridge the period before its next full-year results. Rolls-Royce+1 In early London trading, Rolls-Royce shares were quoted around 1,102.5p–1,103.5p (about £11.03), down roughly 0.9% on the day at the time of the latest update shown by Fidelity. Fidelity International Below is what today’s buyback news means, the latest analyst consensus forecasts published by the company, and the key catalysts—plus the risks—that could shape RR.L’s next move into
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National Grid plc Stock (NG.L / NGG): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook and Key Catalysts on 16 December 2025

National Grid plc Stock (NG.L / NGG): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook and Key Catalysts on 16 December 2025

London — 16 December 2025. National Grid plc is back in focus for investors as regulators shape the next phase of Britain’s electricity-transmission buildout, while demand growth narratives—from renewables integration to data-centre and AI-driven load—continue to reshape how “defensive” utility stocks are priced. Below is a roundup of the most relevant news, company updates, analyst forecasts, and market commentary available as of 16.12.2025, plus the key catalysts investors are tracking into 2026. National Grid share price today: where the stock stands on 16 December 2025 National Grid shares on the London market were indicated around 1,128p at the close (Hargreaves
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London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) Stock Update: Share Buyback Continues, AI Strategy in Focus, and Analyst Forecasts on 16 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) Stock Update: Share Buyback Continues, AI Strategy in Focus, and Analyst Forecasts on 16 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) stock is back in the spotlight on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, after the company disclosed another round of share repurchases under its ongoing buyback programme—while investors continue to weigh a fast-moving mix of AI disruption risk, capital markets reform, and post-trade economics that could shape earnings into 2026 and beyond. As of 16 December 2025, LSEG shares were trading around 8,592 pence (£85.92), according to market data, with the day’s range and 52‑week range underscoring how far the stock has moved from earlier 2025 highs. investing.com Below is a detailed roundup of the key
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Anglo American plc Stock (AAL) in Focus on 16 December 2025: Canada Clears Anglo‑Teck Merger, Analysts’ Price Targets and Key Risks

Anglo American plc Stock (AAL) in Focus on 16 December 2025: Canada Clears Anglo‑Teck Merger, Analysts’ Price Targets and Key Risks

London/Vancouver — 16 December 2025. Anglo American plc (LSE: AAL) is back in the spotlight after the company and Canada’s Teck Resources secured a major regulatory green light that moves their proposed “merger of equals” materially closer to completion—an outcome investors have been watching closely as the global race for copper assets accelerates. On Tuesday, 16 December 2025, Anglo American and Teck confirmed they have received Government of Canada approval under the Investment Canada Act (ICA) for their planned combination announced on 9 September 2025. The approval is tied to a detailed package of binding commitments on investment, jobs, governance,
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HSBC Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Dividend Focus, Legal Overhang — and What Analysts Forecast Next

HSBC Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Dividend Focus, Legal Overhang — and What Analysts Forecast Next

HSBC Holdings plc stock is in focus on December 16, 2025, as investors weigh a cluster of developments that cut across capital returns, strategy, and risk. The headline driver remains HSBC’s proposed privatisation of Hang Seng Bank, which comes with a clear timetable and (critically for shareholders) a temporary pause in HSBC share buybacks. Alongside that, markets are tracking legal and regulatory headlines, fresh signals from management’s strategic reset, and where analyst forecasts now sit after a strong run for the shares. Below is a full, up-to-date look at what’s moving HSBC stock (LSE: HSBA / NYSE: HSBC / HKEX:
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GSK plc Stock News Today (16.12.2025): Exdensur UK Approval Puts GSK Shares in Focus as FDA Decision Looms

GSK plc Stock News Today (16.12.2025): Exdensur UK Approval Puts GSK Shares in Focus as FDA Decision Looms

December 16, 2025 — GSK plc stock (LSE: GSK; NYSE: GSK) is firmly on investors’ radar today after a cluster of late-year regulatory catalysts across respiratory, vaccines, and infectious diseases — the kind of headline flow that can reshape sentiment around a large-cap biopharma even when quarterly earnings are weeks away. In the latest available market data, GSK’s US-listed ADR (NYSE: GSK) traded around $49.24 (latest trade time in the feed: Dec. 16, 2025 00:15 UTC). Meanwhile, in London, GSK shares most recently closed at 1,833.50p on Dec. 15, up 0.49% on the day, with the Financial Times’ market data
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UK Stock Market Today (16 December 2025): FTSE 100 Futures Dip After Unemployment Hits 5.1% as Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

UK Stock Market Today (16 December 2025): FTSE 100 Futures Dip After Unemployment Hits 5.1% as Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

London’s stock market is heading into Tuesday with a familiar late‑year mix of macro nerves and rate-cut hope. FTSE 100 futures pointed lower in early indications (down around 0.4%), with London shares also called roughly 30 points weaker at the open after fresh UK labour-market data showed unemployment rising again and wage growth cooling—an important setup ahead of the Bank of England’s policy decision on Thursday. tradingview.com+2London South East+2 The pre-market mood comes after a strong Monday rebound in London, when the FTSE 100 climbed 1.06% to 9,751.31 and the FTSE 250 added 0.8% to 22,049.16, as investors leaned into
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Bharti Airtel Share Price Jumps on Morgan Stanley Upgrade: Tariff Hike Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Triggers to Watch (16 Dec 2025)

Bharti Airtel Share Price Jumps on Morgan Stanley Upgrade: Tariff Hike Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Triggers to Watch (16 Dec 2025)

Bharti Airtel Ltd (NSE: BHARTIARTL, BSE: 532454) was firmly in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after a fresh bullish brokerage note helped lift sentiment around the telecom major. In early trade, Airtel shares rose close to 2% after Morgan Stanley increased its price target and reiterated an “Overweight” stance, with the brokerage explicitly pointing to a potential tariff hike in Q1 FY27 as a key near-term catalyst. Moneycontrol+1 The move comes at a time when investors are weighing two big, competing narratives around Airtel stock: (1) a multi-quarter ARPU and EBITDA compounding story powered by premiumization and disciplined
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Vodafone Idea Share Price Today (16 December 2025): Vi Stock Swings on AGR Moratorium Buzz, Funding Moves, and Analyst Targets

Vodafone Idea Share Price Today (16 December 2025): Vi Stock Swings on AGR Moratorium Buzz, Funding Moves, and Analyst Targets

New Delhi — Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) is back in the spotlight on 16 December 2025 after a sharp rally to a fresh 52-week high earlier this week, driven by reports of potential government relief on the company’s hefty adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. The stock is trading with visible intraday volatility, reflecting a market that’s trying to price in two competing realities: meaningful near-term cash-flow relief versus persistent structural risks around leverage, network investments, and competition. As of mid-day trade, Vodafone Idea was seen around the ₹11.2–₹11.3 zone, down about 1% on the day, with an intraday range roughly
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Reliance Industries Share Price Today (16 December 2025): RIL Stock in Focus on AI Unit Launch, Jio IPO Signals; Analyst Targets Cluster Around ₹1,700+

Reliance Industries Share Price Today (16 December 2025): RIL Stock in Focus on AI Unit Launch, Jio IPO Signals; Analyst Targets Cluster Around ₹1,700+

Mumbai, December 16, 2025 — Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) shares were trading around ₹1,544 on Tuesday, down about 0.7%–0.8% intraday, as broader markets slipped under the weight of a weaker rupee and continued foreign selling pressure. The stock moved in a relatively tight band in early-to-mid trade, with an intraday range of roughly ₹1,539–₹1,552 and a 52-week range of ₹1,114.85–₹1,581.30, keeping it within striking distance of the year’s high even on a soft tape. Moneycontrol+1 Still, RIL remains one of the market’s most closely watched bellwethers—and today’s headlines underline why. A new corporate update around its artificial intelligence push has
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ICICI Bank Share Price Today (16 December 2025): Key News, Analyst Targets, and What’s Driving ICICIBANK Stock

ICICI Bank Share Price Today (16 December 2025): Key News, Analyst Targets, and What’s Driving ICICIBANK Stock

Mumbai | December 16, 2025 — ICICI Bank Limited (NSE: ICICIBANK, BSE: 532174) is trading in a cautious zone on Tuesday as investors weigh a softer broader market, a fresh regulatory overhang linked to insurance distribution commissions, and the final day of bidding for the ICICI Prudential AMC IPO—an event closely watched by shareholders because of ICICI Bank’s stake and strategic linkage. As of 12:23 PM IST, ICICI Bank was around ₹1,363 with a marginal decline on the day, while market participants tracked headline risks such as sustained foreign selling and a weakening rupee, both of which have been pressuring
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Stock Market Today

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

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

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.
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