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Stock Market News 4 December 2025

Barclays PLC Stock Hits Fresh Highs on £1.5bn Buybacks and Stress‑Test Pass: What December 2025 Means for BARC and BCS Investors

Barclays PLC Stock Hits Fresh Highs on £1.5bn Buybacks and Stress‑Test Pass: What December 2025 Means for BARC and BCS Investors

London, 4 December 2025 — Barclays PLC stock is ending 2025 near the top of the UK banking sector leaderboard. The London‑listed shares (LON: BARC) closed on Thursday at 438.60p, up 1.17% on the day and sitting just below their 52‑week high of 442.10p. Over the past year the stock has returned around 64%, while the five‑year gain is close to 190%, according to Hargreaves Lansdown data. Hargreaves Lansdown Across the Atlantic, the New York–listed ADR (NYSE: BCS) is trading around $23.26, also near a 52‑week high of $23.30, leaving Barclays with a market capitalisation of roughly $80–81bn and a
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Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price, Special Dividend Windfall and OpenAI Deal – What 4 December 2025 Means for Investors

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price, Special Dividend Windfall and OpenAI Deal – What 4 December 2025 Means for Investors

Date: 4 December 2025Ticker: Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) Wesfarmers shares are hovering around A$82 on Thursday, 4 December 2025, as investors absorb a A$1.50 per share capital management distribution, a fresh AI partnership with OpenAI, and a mixed set of broker forecasts that lean cautious despite robust FY25 earnings. Investing.com+4Wesfarmers+4Wesfarmers+4 Below is a detailed rundown of what’s happening with Wesfarmers stock today – and how current news, forecasts and analysis are framing the outlook. Wesfarmers share price on 4 December 2025 As at the close of trade on Wednesday 3 December, Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) finished at A$81.72, up marginally on the
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Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) Share Price Near $3 as Buyback, Nasdaq Plans and US Inquiry Shape 2026 Outlook

Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) Share Price Near $3 as Buyback, Nasdaq Plans and US Inquiry Shape 2026 Outlook

Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) has gone from near‑write‑off to one of the most closely watched growth stocks on the ASX. As of 4 December 2025, the Zip Co share price is hovering around A$3.00, down sharply from recent highs but still reflecting a dramatic multi‑year turnaround in the business. Below is a comprehensive look at the current Zip Co share price, FY25 results, Q1 FY26 momentum, buyback, Nasdaq dual‑listing plans, regulatory inquiries and 2026 forecasts – all based on the latest information available as at 4 December 2025. This article is general information only and not financial advice. Zip
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Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) Stock Today – Share Price, Dividend Yield, Strike Risk and LNG Growth Outlook to 2032

Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) Stock Today – Share Price, Dividend Yield, Strike Risk and LNG Growth Outlook to 2032

As at 4 December 2025 Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS) heads into December trading around A$25.5 per share, putting Australia’s largest listed oil and gas producer at roughly A$50 billion in market value.Intelligent Investor+1 Investors today are weighing three big forces pulling on the share price at once: Here’s how the latest news, forecasts and analysis on 4 December 2025 fit together. Woodside share price on 4 December 2025 Real‑time ASX data compiled by Intelligent Investor shows Woodside trading at A$25.52, up around 0.45% on the day. The stock has ranged between A$18.61 and A$27.30 over the
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Aristocrat Leisure (ASX: ALL) Stock Update – 4 December 2025: Price Action, Earnings Strength and ESG Momentum

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX: ALL) Stock Update – 4 December 2025: Price Action, Earnings Strength and ESG Momentum

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) remains one of the most closely watched names on the ASX 200, and as of 4 December 2025 the story is a classic market puzzle: robust earnings and dividends, a growing digital strategy and strong ESG messaging on one side, against valuation concerns and uncertainty in online gaming execution on the other. This article pulls together the latest share price moves, full‑year results, sustainability updates, analyst calls and short‑term trading forecasts as at 4 December 2025. Where the Aristocrat share price stands on 4 December 2025 Aristocrat shares are trading around A$57.9 intraday on 4
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National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Stock Outlook – December 4, 2025: Share Price, Dividend and 2026 Forecasts

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Stock Outlook – December 4, 2025: Share Price, Dividend and 2026 Forecasts

National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) is heading into its December AGM trading a little above A$40 per share after a bumpy few months that saw the stock slide from record highs, digest flat FY25 earnings and attract increasingly cautious broker research.StockAnalysis+1 For investors watching NAB for income or bank-sector exposure, today’s picture is a mix of rock‑solid capital, generous dividends, rising loan‑loss charges and a valuation that some analysts now call “stretched”. NAB share price on 4 December 2025 Intraday on 4 December 2025, NAB shares are trading around A$40.4–A$40.5, with the day’s trading range roughly A$40.09 to A$40.51.StockAnalysis That
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock on 4 December 2025: Power Shocks, Heavy Rare Earths and the 2026 Outlook

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock on 4 December 2025: Power Shocks, Heavy Rare Earths and the 2026 Outlook

Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX: LYC), the biggest producer of separated rare earths outside China, is ending 2025 at the centre of three intersecting storylines: surging strategic demand, messy grid problems in Western Australia, and a multi‑billion‑dollar expansion into heavy rare earths and magnets. As of early afternoon on 4 December 2025, Lynas shares trade around A$14.10, valuing the company at roughly A$14–15 billion. The stock has more than doubled from its 52‑week low near A$6.16, but remains about 35% below its October peak above A$21.60. Intelligent Investor+1 Below is a detailed look at the latest share price action, operational
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ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) Share Price, Latest Announcements and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) Share Price, Latest Announcements and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

Published: 4 December 2025 – All figures in AUD unless stated otherwise. ARB Corporation (ASX:ARB) share price today ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB), the 4×4 accessories manufacturer behind the ARB brand, is trading around $32.8–$33.0 per share on 4 December 2025, near the lower half of its 52‑week range of $27.15 to $41.96.Investing.com+1 This puts ARB’s market capitalisation at roughly $2.7–$2.8 billion, based on around 83–84 million shares on issue.StockAnalysis+2Market Index+2 Over the past 12 months, the share price has fallen a little over 20%, underperforming both the broader ASX 200 and the consumer discretionary sector.TradingView+2Intelligent Investor+2 The slide has been
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Telstra (ASX: TLS) Stock Outlook on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, Buyback and 2026 Forecasts

Telstra (ASX: TLS) Stock Outlook on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, Buyback and 2026 Forecasts

As of early afternoon on 4 December 2025, Telstra Group Limited (ASX: TLS) shares are trading around A$4.88, down slightly on the day but still up roughly 22% over the past 12 months. The stock sits in the middle of its A$3.84–A$5.14 52‑week range, with a market value of about A$55.3 billion and a trailing dividend yield just under 4%. StockAnalysis That’s a solid run for a supposedly boring telco. Behind it is a mix of sharply higher profits, a growing dividend, a fresh A$1 billion share buyback, new AI and fibre ambitions, and some very real regulatory headaches. This
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Santos Limited (ASX: STO) Share Price, Takeover Fallout and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

Santos Limited (ASX: STO) Share Price, Takeover Fallout and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

Updated: 4 December 2025 – Not investment advice. Do your own research. Santos share price today and key valuation metrics Santos Limited (ASX: STO) is trading just below A$6.60 per share on 4 December 2025, after drifting sideways to slightly lower since the collapse of a proposed $18.7 billion takeover earlier in the year. Historical data for 4 December shows a close around A$6.60, with recent days oscillating in a tight A$6.50–6.65 band. Investing.com+1 Over the last year, Santos has been a mild underperformer versus the broader Australian market, with the share price down by low single digits while the
4 December 2025
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Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) Share Price on 4 December 2025: Record Profits, Lithium JV and What Analysts Expect Next

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) Share Price on 4 December 2025: Record Profits, Lithium JV and What Analysts Expect Next

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX: EVN) heads into 4 December 2025 trading just under all‑time highs, powered by record financial results, surging precious‑metal prices and a new lithium joint venture in Nevada. At Wednesday’s close (3 December), Evolution shares finished at A$11.90, up 1.28% on the day and about 7.8% higher over the past two weeks. StockInvest Over the last year, the stock has more than doubled; market data shows Evolution has outperformed its sector by around 118% and the ASX 200 by roughly 136% on a 12‑month view. Market Index A fresh article on 4 December highlighting booming ASX mining
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ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, AGM Pay Revolt and 2026 Outlook

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, AGM Pay Revolt and 2026 Outlook

ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) heads into December trading a little above A$35 per share, offering a near‑5% dividend yield but facing one of the most contentious annual general meetings (AGMs) in the Australian banking sector in years. Investing.com+1 On 4 December 2025, the stock sits close to consensus analyst valuation, as investors weigh a generous payout, strong capital and Suncorp integration benefits against regulatory penalties, a risk‑culture overhaul and a brewing shareholder revolt over executive pay. ANZ+2Investing.com+2 ANZ share price snapshot on 4 December 2025 On Thursday, ANZ Group shares are trading just above A$35 on the ASX,
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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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