Stock Market News 8 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Dips as Unilever Slumps on Magnum Spin‑Off (London Close, 8 December 2025)

The UK stock market started the new week on the back foot on Monday, 8 December 2025, as investors juggled a landmark Unilever spin‑off, a renewed bond sell‑off and looming interest‑rate decisions from both the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. By the closing bell in London, the FTSE 100 had slipped around 0.2% to 9,645.09, while the FTSE 250 fell 0.7% to 21,921.28 and the AIM All‑Share lost 0.4% to 748.52. Alternative benchmarks told a similar story, with the Cboe UK 100 down 0.2%, the Cboe UK 250 off 0.6% and Cboe Small Companies down 0.9%. London South East Across the continent, the

8 December 2025

Company News·FTSE 100·LSE:ULVR·Stock Market·UK Economy

DAX Today After the Bell: German Stock Market Edges Higher as Bayer and Kloeckner Rally – December 8, 2025

Germany’s stock market started the new week on a cautious but broadly positive note. The DAX 40 finished Monday’s session just above the 24,000‑point mark, with modest gains driven by pharmaceuticals and defence stocks, even as real estate and consumer names weighed on the broader European market. Investing.com UK+1 Investors digested a stronger‑than‑expected German industrial production report, ongoing worries about the country’s weak growth outlook, and fresh takeover speculation in the steel sector – all under the shadow of this week’s pivotal U.S. Federal Reserve meeting. Market Close Snapshot: DAX Holds Above 24,000 At the close in Frankfurt on Monday, 8

8 December 2025

Financial News·Market Analysis·Stock Market·XETRA:BAYN·XETRA:KCO

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Slips Near 31,270 as Energy, Utilities and Telecom Drag Ahead of BoC Decision (Dec. 8, 2025, ~1 p.m. ET)

Canada’s stock market cooled slightly by early afternoon on Monday, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index drifting just below record territory as investors turned their focus squarely to this week’s central‑bank decisions in Canada and the United States. By late morning, around 12:40 p.m. ET, the S&P/TSX Composite was down about 44 points, trading near 31,268, as losses in telecom, utilities and energy weighed on the benchmark, while U.S. markets were also modestly lower. CityNews Halifax That pullback leaves the index only a short distance from last week’s record close around 31,542, after a year in which Canadian equities have delivered roughly 25–27% total returns, putting

8 December 2025

Energy Sector·Financial News·Stock Market

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock on December 8, 2025: Near Record Highs as TD Cowen Lifts Target to $315 and Momentum Stays Red‑Hot

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) is starting the week trading just below record highs, as Wall Street leans into the AI chip build‑out while a growing group of analysts and options traders position for more upside—even as valuation and technical indicators flash “hot.” As of midday on December 8, 2025, AMAT is trading around $268 per share, close to its 52‑week high near $273.59 and well above its 52‑week low around $123.74, giving the company a market capitalization of roughly $213.5 billion. StockInvest+1 Below is a news‑driven look at what changed today, how analysts currently value Applied Materials stock, and

8 December 2025

Financial News·Investing·Market Analysis·NASDAQ:AMAT·Stock Market·Technology Stocks

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock on December 8, 2025: AI Chips, Autotalks Probe and What Wall Street Expects Next

Published: December 8, 2025 — All prices and figures are approximate and may change intraday. This article is informational and is not investment advice. Qualcomm stock price today: where QCOM stands on December 8, 2025 Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) is trading around $174–$175 per share today, modestly lower on the session and roughly 15% below its 52‑week high of $205.95, while still well above its 52‑week low of $120.80.investor.qualcomm.com+2Zacks+2 Key snapshot as of December 8, 2025: In short, Qualcomm stock is no longer “cheap” in absolute terms, but it isn’t priced like a hyper‑growth AI favorite either. It trades at a

8 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:QCOM·Semiconductor Industry·Stock Market·Technology·Wall Street Analysis

UiPath (PATH) Stock Soars After First GAAP Profit: Can the AI Automation Rally Last? – December 8, 2025

UiPath Inc. (NYSE: PATH) has quickly moved back onto traders’ radar screens. After delivering its first GAAP‑profitable quarter and raising guidance, the automation specialist’s shares have surged to fresh 52‑week highs and are now trading above where most Wall Street analysts think the stock is worth. As of the close on December 8, 2025, UiPath stock changes hands around $19.12, up roughly 2–3% on the day, with an intraday range between $18.75 and $19.83 and heavy trading volume of nearly 19 million shares. Zacks notes the stock has climbed about 30% over the past month, handily outperforming the broader market.Zacks

8 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Financial News·Investment Analysis·NYSE:PATH·Stock Market

Structure Therapeutics (GPCR) Stock Soars on Obesity Pill Data: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (December 8, 2025)

Structure Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: GPCR) just turned a long‑anticipated clinical readout into a full‑blown stock market event. On Monday, December 8, 2025, the company released positive topline data from its ACCESS program for aleniglipron (GSBR‑1290), a once‑daily oral GLP‑1 receptor agonist for obesity. The market response was immediate: GPCR closed at $69.46, up about 101% on the day, after trading between $24.83 and an intraday high of $94.90. That move vaulted Structure into the front rank of the oral obesity drug race and forced investors, analysts and competitors to update their models in real time. Who is Structure Therapeutics and

8 December 2025

Analyst Insights·Biotechnology·Investment News·NASDAQ:GPCR·Pharmaceutical Industry·Stock Market

Rubrik (RBRK) Stock After Its Earnings Surge: Latest News, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

As of December 8, 2025, Rubrik, Inc. (NYSE: RBRK) sits squarely in the crosshairs of two of the hottest themes in markets: cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Following a blowout fiscal Q3 2026 report on December 4 and a sharp rebound in the share price, fresh research notes, price-target hikes and new AI product announcements are reshaping the investment case for Rubrik stock. Rubrik+2Seeking Alpha+2 Below is a detailed, SEO-friendly deep dive into the latest news, forecasts and analyses on Rubrik stock as of December 8, 2025. Rubrik Stock Today: Price, Market Cap and Recent Performance Rubrik shares have ripped higher

8 December 2025

Earnings Reports·Financial News·Investment Analysis·Market Outlook·NYSE:RBRK·Stock Market

GE Aerospace Stock on 8 December 2025: Dividend, Hedge Fund Moves and Fresh Price Targets Explained

GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) continues to sit at the center of the industrials and aerospace story in late 2025. As of Monday, 8 December 2025, the stock is trading around the high‑$280s per share, within a 52‑week range of roughly $159 to $317, and giving the company a market value of about $300 billion, making it the largest industrials company by market cap globally. MarketBeat+2Investing.com+2 At the same time, GE Aerospace has just reaffirmed its dividend, reported a strong Q3 beat with raised guidance, and attracted a wave of new institutional moves and analyst commentary. Here’s a structured rundown of

8 December 2025

Dividends·Financial Analysis·Investment Strategies·Stock Market

GE Vernova Stock (GEV) on December 8, 2025: Price, News, Analyst Targets and Outlook Ahead of Investor Day

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is back in the spotlight on December 8, 2025, as the stock cools slightly from recent highs while investors digest fresh institutional filings, bullish and cautious analyst notes, and a string of new contracts in nuclear, gas and wind — all just one day before the company’s Investor Update on December 9. GE Vernova+1 At around 11:53 a.m. EST, GEV was trading near $615 per share, down about 2.5% on the day, after closing Friday at $631.32. Even with today’s pullback, the stock is up roughly 13% over the past two weeks, has gained on

8 December 2025

Analyst Ratings·Financial News·Investment Analysis·Investor Insights·NYSE:GEV·Stock Market

Oklo Inc. (OKLO) Stock: Latest News, Price Targets and 2026 Nuclear Outlook as of December 8, 2025

Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) has turned into one of 2025’s most explosive energy trades. The advanced nuclear start‑up is still pre‑revenue, but its share price has rocketed more than 400% this year, lifted by hype around small reactors that could power AI data centers, new U.S. government pilot programs, and a wave of analyst coverage.Investorsobserver+2Barron’s+2 As of 8 December 2025, Oklo stock trades around $105 per share, giving the company a roughly $16–16.3 billion market capitalization.Yahoo Finance+1 That valuation sits about 46% below its 52‑week high of $193.84, but still more than five times above its 52‑week low of $17.14.INDmoney+1

8 December 2025

Company Analysis·Future Trends·Investment News·Nuclear Energy·NYSE:OKLO·Stock Market

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock on December 8, 2025: Latest Price, Hedge‑Fund Moves, AI Deals and 2026 Forecasts

Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), the parent of Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable, is starting the week of December 8, 2025 trading near the top of its 52‑week range as investors digest a flood of institutional filings, AI‑driven product news and upbeat Wall Street forecasts. As of Monday, December 8, BKNG is changing hands around $5,166 per share, modestly below Friday’s close of $5,197 and roughly 11–12% under its 52‑week high of $5,839.41, giving the company a market value in the mid‑$160 billion range. Investing.com Behind that price is a travel giant that generated $23.7 billion in revenue and

8 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Financial Forecasts·Investment Strategies·Stock Market

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Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

7 February 2026

Halma shares closed up 0.7% at 3,548 pence on Friday, valuing the group at about £13.4 billion. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a split vote, keeping rate-cut speculation in focus. Halma’s next trading update is set for March 12. The FTSE 100 ended the week up 0.6%, lifted by bank stocks.

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

7 February 2026

Diageo shares closed down 1.48% at 1,760 pence on Friday, trailing a 0.59% gain in the FTSE 100. An updated analyst consensus points to a 2.0% fall in first-half organic net sales ahead of interim results due Feb. 25. Trading volume was light, and the stock remains over 22% below its 52-week high.

National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

7 February 2026

National Grid shares closed at 1,285 pence in London on Friday, up 0.23%. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% after a close vote, signaling possible cuts if inflation falls. National Grid announced a wireless power transmission study with Space Solar and marked five years of IFA2 interconnector operations. Its U.S. ADR ended at $88.06, up $1.17.

BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

7 February 2026

BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, tracking gains in European defence stocks. The company’s market value stands near £54.8 billion. Investors await BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and orders. GXO Logistics renewed and expanded its contract to support BAE’s Type 26 frigate program in Scotland.