Stock Market News 8 December 2025

OCBC Bank (SGX: O39) Stock Near Record Highs: Q3 2025 Earnings, Capital Return, and 2026 Outlook

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC, SGX: O39) is finishing 2025 in strong form. Its share price is hovering just below fresh record highs after a solid third quarter, a multi‑billion‑dollar capital return plan and a wave of news around wealth management, digital initiatives and leadership change. As of the morning of 8 December 2025, OCBC shares are trading around S$18.80–18.81 on the Singapore Exchange, down slightly on the day but still near record territory.Grow Beansprout+1 That places the bank among the best‑performing blue chips in recent weeks, even though it had lagged the Straits Times Index (STI) earlier in the

8 December 2025

Banking·Earnings Reports·Financial Outlook·Investment Strategies·SGX:O39·Stock Market

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) Stock: Latest News, Price Targets and Outlook as of 8 December 2025

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) has quietly turned into one of Asia’s better-performing exchange stocks. Over the past 12 months its share price has climbed roughly 30–32% and now trades around S$16.8 per share, near the top of its 52‑week range of about S$11.50–17.89. TradingView+1 Investors going into 2026 are weighing three things at once: record earnings and a rising dividend, an ambitious push into new products (including crypto derivatives and a Nasdaq dual‑listing tie‑up), and valuations that look full by most traditional yardsticks. SGX share price snapshot on 8 December 2025 On current numbers, SGX isn’t behaving like a

8 December 2025

Financial News·Investment Analysis·Market Outlook·Singapore Stocks·Stock Market

DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05): 2025 Earnings, AI Pivot and Regional Deals – Outlook for 2026

As of 8 December 2025, DBS Group Holdings Ltd – Southeast Asia’s largest bank by assets – is in a very particular sweet spot: record income, high dividends and global awards for AI innovation on one side, and mounting margin pressure, technology risk and heavy regulatory scrutiny on the other. The bank’s 2025 story so far is defined by three big themes: Here’s a detailed look at where DBS stands now, and how analysts see the stock heading into 2026. Where DBS Group Holdings Stands Today DBS Group Holdings Ltd, listed on the Singapore Exchange under ticker D05, is the

8 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Banking·Investments·SGX:D05·Stock Market

Singtel Share Price (SGX: Z74): Dividend Boost, Airtel Stake Sale and Data‑Centre Push – 2026 Outlook as of 8 December 2025

All figures in Singapore dollars (S$) unless stated otherwise. 1. Where Singtel’s Share Price Stands on 8 December 2025 Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel, SGX: Z74) is trading around S$4.58–4.59 today, 8 December 2025, according to live SGX pricing data from multiple providers. Grow Beansprout+2SG Investors+2 Over the past year, the stock has staged a powerful rerating: In other words, this is no longer a “neglected dividend dinosaur”. The market has clearly noticed Singtel’s pivot toward digital infrastructure, share buybacks and a richer dividend framework. 2. Earnings Momentum: FY2025 and First Half FY2026 Full Year FY2025 (Year Ended 31 March 2025)

8 December 2025

Dividends·Investment Analysis·Singapore Economy·Stock Market·Telecommunications

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock Outlook: ASX 50 Promotion, Power Disruptions and 2026 Boom Forecasts

Sydney, 8 December 2025 — Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX: LYC), the largest rare earths producer outside China, is entering a pivotal phase. The stock is being promoted into the blue‑chip S&P/ASX 50 Index, analysts are calling for revenues to almost double in 2026, and yet fresh coverage from Morningstar says the shares are fundamentally overpriced. At the same time, power problems at a key plant are weighing on near‑term output and sentiment. TradingView+3Company Announcements+3Reuters+3 Against that backdrop, Lynas has become one of the most closely watched names on the ASX — both for what it says about the rare

8 December 2025

ASX News·ASX:LYC·Company Analysis·Investing·Rare Earths·Stock Market

Telstra (ASX:TLS) Share Price Near 52‑Week High as Senate Scrutiny Meets Bullish Analyst Upgrades – 8 December 2025

Telstra Group Limited (ASX:TLS) shares are trading just under the A$5 mark on 8 December 2025, leaving Australia’s largest telecom group close to the top of its 52‑week range as investors weigh fresh regulatory scrutiny against a string of earnings beats, share buybacks and upgraded analyst valuations.StockInvest+1 The latest catalyst is a Senate inquiry into Triple Zero reliability, which has pulled Telstra’s emergency‑call performance into the political spotlight at the same time Morningstar has lifted its fair value estimate for the stock and reaffirmed its view of Telstra as a “defensive” compounder under its new Connected Future 30 strategy.ChannelNews+2Morningstar+2 Telstra

8 December 2025

ASX Updates·Financial Trends·Investment Analysis·Stock Market

Orica Limited (ASX: ORI) Stock Update – 8 December 2025: Record Earnings, Bigger Dividend and Hydrogen Ambitions

All figures in Australian dollars unless stated otherwise. Data current as of 8 December 2025. Orica share price today: near the top of its 52‑week range Orica Limited (ASX: ORI), the mining and infrastructure solutions group best known for explosives and blasting technology, is trading around A$23.90 per share on 8 December 2025. Recent quotes put the day’s range roughly between A$23.61 and A$23.91, with a 52‑week range of about A$14.88 to A$24.82. Investing.com At these levels, Orica’s market capitalisation sits at roughly A$11.2 billion, and the stock is now about 61% above its 52‑week low, reflecting a strong rerating

8 December 2025

ASX Updates·ASX:ORI·Company Earnings·Dividends·Stock Market

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) Share Price, Dividend and Stock Forecast – 8 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) is still the heavyweight of the ASX banking sector, but its share price halo has slipped in 2025. After a year of record profits, generous dividends and now‑fading interest‑rate‑cut hopes, investors are asking a simple question with a complicated answer: is CBA still worth its premium price tag? Below is a deep dive into CBA’s share price today, the latest news, analyst forecasts and key risks as at 8 December 2025. CBA share price today: modest bounce after a rough November On 8 December 2025, Commonwealth Bank shares were trading around A$154–155, with Investing.com

8 December 2025

ASX:CBA·Dividends·Financial News·Forecasts·Investing·Stock Market

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) Stock Hits 52‑Week High as Anglo Bid Fades and Samarco Risk Eases

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP, NYSE:BHP) has surged back into the spotlight. On 8 December 2025, BHP shares on the ASX traded around A$44.5, just shy of a fresh 52‑week high of A$44.84, giving the miner a market capitalisation of roughly A$226 billion. That puts BHP within striking distance of Commonwealth Bank’s A$258 billion valuation and cements its place at the heart of the current resources-led rally on the ASX.Google+1 At the same time, a series of legal, strategic and ESG developments – from the Samarco class action settlement to the failed Anglo American takeover bid and advances in decarbonisation –

8 December 2025

ASX:BHP·Company News·Investing·Mining Industry·NYSE:BHP·Stock Market

Australian Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Softens as Miners Drag and Lithium Surges Ahead of RBA Decision (8 December 2025)

The Australian stock market opened the week on a cautious note on Monday, 8 December 2025, as investors positioned themselves ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) final policy decision of the year. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 fell around 0.3% in the first minutes of trade to about 8,606 points, with nine of 11 sectors lower, before trimming losses to sit roughly 0.1% down at 8,623 points around 10:15am AEDT – just below Friday’s 8,634.6 close.Indo Premier+2ABC+2 Global leads were mildly positive: Wall Street edged higher after benign US inflation data reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut

8 December 2025

ASX 200·ASX:BHP·ASX:RIO·Lithium·Mining·Stock Market

Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock: 7 Things to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) heads into Monday’s session riding an event‑packed weekend: new cancer data at the ASH 2025 hematology meeting, fresh institutional‑ownership filings, and another round of valuation work from analysts and quant platforms. Here’s what investors should know about Gilead Sciences stock before the U.S. market opens on Monday, December 8, 2025. 1. Price action: defensive biotech near the top of its range As of the close on Friday, December 5, Gilead Sciences stock finished at $121.22, about 1.14% lower on the day; after‑hours trading nudged it slightly higher to ~$121.34. TechStock² At that level: Several recent analyses

8 December 2025

Biotechnology·Financial News·Investing·NASDAQ:GILD·Stock Market

Linde Stock Today: What to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

As Wall Street heads into the new week, Linde plc (NASDAQ: LIN) is quietly sitting near its 52‑week low, even as analysts remain broadly bullish and the company continues to post record earnings and expand its hydrogen and clean‑energy footprint. Here’s a complete pre‑market briefing for Monday, December 8, 2025, based on the latest data and research through December 7. Quick snapshot before the bell So you have a classic tension heading into today’s session: fundamentals and analyst models remain supportive, while the chart is flashing “oversold in a downtrend.” 1. Where Linde’s share price stands heading into Monday At

8 December 2025

Financial News·Investing·Market Analysis·NASDAQ:LIN·Stock Market

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

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:30 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026

Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026

Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.