Stock Market News 3 December 2025

Tokyo Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Nikkei 225 Rebounds Toward 50,000 as Tech Rallies and BOJ Jitters Cool

Tokyo – The Tokyo stock market snapped back on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as the Nikkei 225 jumped 1.14% to close at 49,864.68, reclaiming much of Monday’s Bank of Japan–driven losses and briefly surging above the psychologically important 50,000 line.Nikkei Indexes+1 The rebound was powered by heavyweight technology and AI-related names such as Tokyo Electron, Advantest and SoftBank Group, even as broader market breadth remained negative and the more domestically focused Topix index slipped 0.2% to 3,334.32.Times Union+1 Index recap: Nikkei up over 1%, Topix slips According to official Nikkei data, the Nikkei 225 opened at 49,540.64, climbed to an

3 December 2025

Nikkei 225·Stock Market

Ferrexpo Share Price Plunges as Ukraine Peace Talks Stall – FXPO Stock Outlook on 3 December 2025

Ferrexpo plc (LON: FXPO), the Ukrainian iron-ore pellet producer listed in London, is back in the volatility spotlight. Midday on 3 December 2025, the stock was down around 14% to roughly 67p, making it the biggest faller on London’s small‑caps index and marking its steepest one‑day drop since May. TradingView+1 The immediate trigger: a Reuters report that high‑level talks between the United States and Russia failed to produce progress toward a peace deal in Ukraine, abruptly cooling recent optimism that had helped drive a powerful November rebound in Ferrexpo’s share price. TradingView Data and analysis in this article are as

3 December 2025

LSE:FXPO·Stock Market

US Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as ADP Jobs Data and Fed Cut Bets Take Center Stage (Dec. 3, 2025)

Updated: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 – premarket (around 5:30 a.m. ET) Investing.com Key Takeaways Before the Opening Bell 1. Futures Point to a Second Day of Gains After a choppy start to the week, U.S. equity futures are signaling a cautiously positive open Wednesday. As of early premarket trade (around 5:30 a.m. ET): The positive tone follows a solid performance on Tuesday, when Wall Street clawed back much of Monday’s losses: Tuesday’s move came after Monday’s pullback, when rising yields and another slump in cryptocurrencies dragged the major indices lower (Dow −0.9%, S&P 500 −0.53%, Nasdaq −0.38%). Reuters+2Investing.com+2 The quick shift from “risk-off” to “risk-on”

3 December 2025

Stock Market·US Economy

Canada Stock Market Today: 7 Things to Know Before the TSX Opens on December 3, 2025

Canada’s stock market heads into Wednesday’s session with bank earnings, fresh economic data and a still‑risk‑on global backdrop all converging at once. Here’s what traders and investors should know before the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) opening bell on December 3, 2025. 1. TSX comes into Wednesday after a mild “pause” day On Tuesday, the S&P/TSX Composite Index slipped by 52.50 points to 31,049.28, a modest pullback after a strong run in late November. The Canadian Press described the move as a “natural pause” following last week’s rally.CityNews Halifax Key takeaways from yesterday’s session: That leaves the TSX still near record territory: a recent Reuters

3 December 2025

Stock Market·TSX:BNS

UK Stock Market Today (3 December 2025): FTSE 100 Slips as Pound Rises While Takeovers, Buybacks and FTSE Shake-Up Dominate

The UK stock market spent Wednesday morning drifting slightly lower, with the FTSE 100 hovering just under the 9,700 mark as investors balanced fresh corporate news against a firmer pound, slowing UK services activity and looming central-bank rate cuts. Market snapshot: FTSE 100 treads water near record territory After closing essentially flat on Tuesday at 9,701.80 — with the FTSE 250 down 0.2% and the AIM All-Share off 0.9% Morningstar+1 — London’s blue‑chip index edged into the red in early trading on Wednesday. Real‑time data from Google Finance had the FTSE 100 trading around 9,690–9,700 late in the morning, with a day range of roughly 9,684–9,705 and a 52‑week

3 December 2025

FTSE 100·Stock Market·UK Economy

Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Slip as Rupee Hits ₹90/USD Ahead of RBI Policy — Key Highlights for 3 December 2025

Indian stock markets ended slightly lower on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, as a record‑weak rupee, persistent foreign portfolio outflows and caution ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision kept investors on the back foot. The benchmark indices closed almost flat, but the damage was deeper under the surface in mid- and small‑cap shares. The Economic Times+1 Sensex, Nifty Today: Flat Close Masks Broader Weakness The headline indices moved in a narrow range through most of the session and finished with modest losses: This was the fourth straight day of declines for both benchmarks. After touching record highs

3 December 2025

Sensex·Stock Market

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Climbs as GDP Data, Rate Bets and Bond Yields Collide – 3 December 2025

Australia’s stock market finished slightly higher on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, as investors rode a classic “data day” rollercoaster – cheering better‑than‑feared GDP numbers, then trimming enthusiasm as bond yields and interest‑rate expectations reasserted themselves. The S&P/ASX 200 ended up 15.5 points (+0.18%) at 8,595.2, while the All Ordinaries added 16.7 points (+0.19%) to 8,894.2. Kyabram Free Press+2Market Index+2 Market snapshot: a green close after a choppy session Market breadth was slightly positive: advancing stocks narrowly outnumbered decliners, and the S&P/ASX 200 VIX slid to around 10.9, a fresh one‑month low, signalling a relatively calm risk environment despite the macro noise. Investing.com+1 GDP miss: softer growth, but no hard landing (so far)

3 December 2025

Interest Rates·Stock Market

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Extend Rebound as ADP Jobs Data and Fed Rate Cut Bets Dominate Wall Street – December 3, 2025

U.S. stock futures are nudging higher early Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as investors try to keep a fragile rebound alive after a turbulent start to the month. Traders are balancing renewed optimism about Federal Reserve rate cuts with lingering jitters from a global bond selloff, a violent swing in Bitcoin, and a landmark lawsuit targeting the makers of ultraprocessed foods. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 were up roughly 0.2–0.3% in early trade, signaling a modestly higher open after Tuesday’s comeback session. Contracts linked to the S&P 500 hovered around 6,850, Dow futures

3 December 2025

Stock Market

Halma plc Stock (LON: HLMA) on 3 December 2025: AI Tailwinds, Record Results and What Analysts Expect Next

Halma plc (LON: HLMA) is finishing 3 December 2025 trading near record territory, powered by booming demand from AI data centres, record half‑year results and a cluster of fresh analyst target upgrades. The stock now trades as a classic “quality at a price” growth compounder: operationally strong, but with expectations baked in. This article pulls together the key news, forecasts and analyses available as of 3 December 2025, for investors tracking Halma’s share price, fundamentals and outlook. Halma share price today: near the top of its 52‑week range On 3 December 2025, Halma shares closed around 3,604p on the London

3 December 2025

Stock Market

Compass Group PLC Stock on 3 December 2025: Near 52‑Week Lows Despite Double‑Digit Earnings Growth

Published: 3 December 2025 – For information only, not investment advice. Share price today: quality business, tired share price Compass Group PLC (LON: CPG) is ending 2025 in an awkward position: the business is putting up strong numbers, but the share price is behaving like it has lost its appetite. As of the close on 3 December 2025, Compass shares trade around 2,338p in London, with a bid–ask spread of 2,337p–2,339p. Hargreaves Lansdown+1 Key market stats today: In other words, investors are getting a blue‑chip compounder at a price the market last saw during brief drawdowns, not during boom times.

3 December 2025

Earnings Reports·Stock Market

Sage Group plc (LON: SGE) Share Price on 3 December 2025: £300m Buyback, Dividend Hike and 2026 Stock Forecast

London – 3 December 2025 – Shares in The Sage Group plc, the FTSE 100 accounting and ERP software specialist, are trading in a tight range just above 1,060p while the company ramps up a new £300 million share buyback and prepares to pay a higher dividend on the back of double‑digit earnings growth.Hargreaves Lansdown+2Sage+2 Below is a deep dive into the latest share price, full‑year results, AI strategy, capital returns and what analysts now expect from Sage stock over the next 12 months. Sage share price snapshot on 3 December 2025 At the close on 3 December 2025, Sage

3 December 2025

Dividends·Financial Forecasts·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Lloyds Share Price Near £1 After BoE Stress Test – Will 2026 Bring More Gains or a Drop Back to 76p?

Published: 3 December 2025 Lloyds Banking Group’s share price is finishing 2025 on a knife‑edge between euphoria and anxiety. On 3 December, the stock pushed to a fresh 52‑week high just below £1 after sailing through the Bank of England’s latest stress test and receiving a price‑target upgrade from JPMorgan.TS2 Tech+1 At the same time, a wave of commentary – including pieces titled “3 reasons why Lloyds’ share price could sink without trace in 2026” and “Will Lloyds shares reach £1 soon? Or is 76p more likely?” – underlines growing concern that the 2025 rally may have run too far.Yahoo

3 December 2025

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IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026

IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026

Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.

Amazon stock slides on $200 billion AI spending plan — what to know before Monday’s open

7 February 2026

Amazon shares fell 5.55% to $210.32 Friday after the company outlined a $200 billion 2026 capex plan and forecast lower-than-expected operating income. D.A. Davidson downgraded the stock, citing tougher cloud competition. Analysts trimmed price targets following the results. Amazon reported Q4 net sales of $213.4 billion and AWS revenue of $35.6 billion.

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026

AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.