Stock Market News 4 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Stock Today: OpenAI Deal, Board Changes and 2026 Forecasts – 4 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LON:LSEG) is having a busy start to December. On 4 December 2025, the owner of the London Stock Exchange and FTSE Russell is in the headlines for fresh board changes, new sustainability research, and ongoing AI partnerships – all against the backdrop of a share price that sits not far above its 52‑week low. Below is a complete, news‑style rundown of where LSEG stock stands today, what has just been announced, and how analysts see the shares into 2026. LSEG share price on 4 December 2025 As of mid‑morning on 4 December 2025, London Stock

4 December 2025

LSE:LSEG·Stock Market

SSE PLC (LON:SSE) Stock on 4 December 2025: Ofgem Grid Ruling, Ex‑Dividend Drop and the £33bn Growth Plan

SSE PLC is back in the spotlight today – not because of a profit warning or a surprise deal, but because of the mundane but powerful forces that drive utility stocks: regulation, dividends and very large cheques for grid upgrades. On Thursday 4 December 2025, SSE shares traded around 2,175–2,180p, down a little over 2% in early London trade. The weakness reflects a double hit: the stock has gone ex‑dividend and the UK regulator Ofgem has confirmed a big investment package for gas and power networks that will eventually push up consumer bills, prompting investors to reassess returns. London South

4 December 2025

Energy Sector·Stock Market·UK Economy

NatWest Group Plc Stock Today: Buybacks, BoE Stress Test Win and 2026 Outlook as Shares Trade Near Highs

NatWest Group Plc stock is trading close to its highest levels since the financial crisis as of 4 December 2025, powered by robust earnings, aggressive share buybacks and a clean bill of health from the Bank of England’s latest stress tests.TechStock²+1 Where the NatWest share price stands on 4 December 2025 In London, NatWest’s LSE‑listed shares (LON: NWG) finished 3 December around 638p, near fresh multi‑year highs.TechStock²+1 A weak UK equity session on 4 December has pulled the stock back modestly, with NatWest among the leading fallers in the FTSE 100 and down about 3% intraday alongside broader market weakness.MarketWatch+1

4 December 2025

Stock Market·UK Economy

Lloyds Banking Group Stock Near Record Highs: Latest LLOY Share Price, 2026 Forecasts and Key Risks (4 December 2025)

Updated: 4 December 2025 – Information only, not investment advice. Lloyds share price today: LLOY hovering just below £1 Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY, NYSE: LYG) is ending 4 December 2025 trading within touching distance of a record zone that would have sounded fanciful at the start of the year. As of the market close on 4 December, Hargreaves Lansdown quotes Lloyds at around 96.5p on the London Stock Exchange (sell 96.44p / buy 96.48p).Hargreaves Lansdown On the latest data from the Financial Times and Hargreaves Lansdown, that puts the stock:Financial Times Markets+1 Multiple data providers put Lloyds on

4 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·Stock Market

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Stock on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (LON: RR, OTC: RYCEY) goes into the final weeks of 2025 as one of the standout names on the FTSE 100, with the share price still close to record highs and debate intensifying over how much upside is left. As trading closed in London on 4 December 2025, Rolls-Royce shares were quoted at 1,067.5p (sell price) and 1,068.0p (buy price), according to Hargreaves Lansdown’s closing data. Hargreaves Lansdown That leaves the stock roughly 10–12% below its late‑September peak near £11.96, but still up by around 80% year to date, with some calculations putting the gain at more

4 December 2025

LSE:RR·Stock Market

Diageo PLC Stock (LON:DGE, NYSE:DEO) on 4 December 2025: Price, Dividend, New CEO and 2026 Forecast

Diageo, the owner of Guinness, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff, goes into the last month of 2025 looking more like a turnaround play than the sleepy defensive it used to be. As of the close on 4 December 2025, Diageo’s London‑listed shares trade around 1,731p, giving the group a market value of about £38.5bn and leaving the stock roughly a third below its 52‑week high of 2,619.5p.Hargreaves Lansdown+1 In New York, the ADRs (ticker DEO) last closed at about $92 on 3 December.MarketScreener+1 At the same time, Diageo is paying out a chunky final dividend today, dealing with a downgraded outlook

4 December 2025

Dividends·Stock Market

Shell Plc (SHEL) Stock in December 2025: Buybacks, Debt Swap and Oil Glut Fears Shape the 2026 Outlook

As of 4 December 2025, Shell Plc’s stock is trading near the top of its 52‑week range, powered by a relentless buyback programme, a fresh $6.3 billion debt exchange, and strategic bets in the North Sea and deep‑water Nigeria — all against a backdrop of what the IEA is calling a potentially record oil glut in 2026.Reuters This is a snapshot of where Shell (NYSE: SHEL, LON: SHEL, Euronext: SHELL) stands today, and how current news and forecasts are shaping the stock’s 2026 narrative. Shell share price now: near highs, but not euphoric On the NYSE, Shell’s American Depositary Shares

4 December 2025

NYSE:SHEL·Oil Industry·Stock Market

Whitbread PLC Share Price Today (4 December 2025): Budget Shock, Buybacks and 2026 Stock Forecast

London, 4 December 2025 — Whitbread PLC (LON: WTB), the Premier Inn owner and FTSE 100 hospitality heavyweight, is trading through one of its most turbulent patches since the pandemic. A sharp rise in UK business rates, a heavy share price sell‑off and a big ongoing buyback programme are all colliding just as the group pushes ahead with its long‑term growth and efficiency plan. Below is a full rundown of where the Whitbread share price stands today, what the latest trading updates and broker notes say, and how analysts are thinking about the stock into 2026. Whitbread share price on

4 December 2025

LSE:WTB·Stock Market

British American Tobacco (BTI) Stock Near 52‑Week High on 4 December 2025: Dividend Giant, Buybacks and 2026 Outlook

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE: BATS, NYSE: BTI) heads into year‑end 2025 in a very different place from the deep‑value gloom of two years ago. The shares are trading close to 52‑week highs, the dividend stream has grown again, buybacks are shrinking the share count, and the company is leaning harder into “smokeless” products such as Vuse vapes, glo heated tobacco and Velo nicotine pouches.TS2 Tech+1 At the same time, valuations are no longer bargain‑basement, regulatory and ESG risks remain elevated, and several analyst houses now see limited upside from current levels.TS2 Tech+1 This article walks through the latest price

4 December 2025

Dividends·Stock Market

Baltic Classifieds Group Share Price Plunges After H1 2026 Results: What the Latest Earnings and Analyst Forecasts Signal for BCG.L

Baltic Classifieds Group PLC (LON: BCG) – the dominant online classifieds operator in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – saw its share price tumble around 20% on 4 December 2025 after releasing half‑year results for the six months ended 31 October 2025 (reported as H1 2026).London South East+1 The sell‑off came despite the group reporting 7% revenue growth, 22% profit growth and maintaining an exceptionally high 78% EBITDA margin, alongside a growing dividend and a move into a net cash position.TradingView+1 This article walks through the key numbers, the market’s reaction on 4 December, and how analysts now value Baltic Classifieds

4 December 2025

Earnings Reports·LSE:BCG.L·Stock Market

HSBC Holdings Plc stock on 4 December 2025: new chair, AI push and stress‑test comfort reshape the outlook

HSBC Holdings Plc stock is trading close to multi‑year highs as investors digest a flurry of developments: a surprise appointment of a new group chair, a major generative‑AI partnership, solid stress‑test results from the Bank of England, and lingering legal costs from the Bernard Madoff case. Here’s what all of that means for HSBC’s share price, valuation and stock outlook as of 4 December 2025. Where HSBC stock trades today On the London Stock Exchange, HSBC’s primary listing (ticker: HSBA) closed on 4 December 2025 at about 1,070.6p per share, essentially flat on the day. Over the past 12 months

4 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·HKG:0005·LSE:HSBA·NYSE:HSBC·Stock Market

3i Group plc Stock Near 52‑Week Lows After Action Warning – Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook (4 December 2025)

Updated: 4 December 2025 3i Group share price on 4 December 2025 3i Group plc (LON: III), the FTSE 100 private equity and infrastructure investor, remains under pressure in early December after a sharp sell‑off triggered by concerns over growth at its flagship investment, European discount retailer Action. In London trading on 4 December 2025, 3i shares were quoted around 3,043p, up roughly 1–2% on the day but still down about 19% over the past 12 months.Financial Times Markets+1 The stock is trading close to its 52‑week low of about 2,957p, well below the 52‑week high near 4,497p.StockInvest On the

4 December 2025

LSE:III·Stock Market

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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.

Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Palantir stock price rebounds to $135.90 on Cognizant AI deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Palantir shares closed Friday at $135.90, up 4.5% after Cognizant’s TriZetto unit announced plans to deploy Palantir Foundry and AIP in healthcare and business-process operations. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. U.S. jobs and inflation data due next week may shift rate expectations for high-growth software stocks.

SoFi stock pops on back-to-back insider buys as jobs, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026

SoFi shares jumped 7.2% to $20.86 Friday after heavy trading and insider stock purchases by two executives, SEC filings show. The moves come ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week, which could impact rate-sensitive lenders.

Stock Market News 4 December 2025

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