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Stock Market News 20 December 2025

Singapore Exchange (SGX) in Focus: Latest News, IPO Forecasts and 2026 Outlook as Singapore Pushes a Market Revival

Singapore Exchange (SGX) in Focus: Latest News, IPO Forecasts and 2026 Outlook as Singapore Pushes a Market Revival

Singapore Exchange reported November securities market turnover up 18% year-on-year to S$35.5 billion, with daily average value at S$1.8 billion. Index heavyweights and REITs led flows, while the Straits Times Index hit a record 4,575.91. FTSE China A50 Index Futures open interest rose to 1.07 million contracts. GIFT Nifty 50 Futures and Options open interest reached a record US$16.5 billion notional.
20 December 2025
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Micron Technology Stock (MU) in Focus on Dec. 20, 2025: Record Results, Explosive Q2 Guidance, and the AI Memory “Supercycle” Debate

Micron Technology Stock (MU) in Focus on Dec. 20, 2025: Record Results, Explosive Q2 Guidance, and the AI Memory “Supercycle” Debate

Micron Technology shares closed at $265.92 Friday, up 7%, after posting record fiscal Q1 2026 results and raising its Q2 outlook on strong AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory. Revenue reached $13.64 billion with GAAP net income of $5.24 billion. Cloud memory led business unit growth. Investors responded to the company’s guidance and its role in AI infrastructure.
20 December 2025
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Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Update: ASIC Forces Major ASX Ltd Reset as ASX 200 Holds Near 8,600 — Key News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Update: ASIC Forces Major ASX Ltd Reset as ASX 200 Holds Near 8,600 — Key News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

Sydney, 20 December 2025 — The Australian Securities Exchange is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with two storylines colliding in the same place: a sharemarket trying to finish the year on stable footing, and a market operator (ASX Ltd) being pushed into a deep operational reset by regulators after repeated failures. The result is an unusual end‑of‑year mix of holiday-thinned trading, big-picture forecasts for 2026, and a very immediate question: can Australia’s critical market infrastructure be made “boringly reliable” again—fast? ASIC+2Reuters+2 ASIC vs ASX Ltd: the $150 million “circuit-breaker” and a forced overhaul The most consequential ASX development
20 December 2025
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Meta Platforms (META) Stock News on Dec. 20, 2025: AI Video Push, EU Scrutiny, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Meta Platforms (META) Stock News on Dec. 20, 2025: AI Video Push, EU Scrutiny, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Meta shares closed at $658.77 on Dec. 19, down 0.85%, with after-hours trading near $661.83. The stock remains about 19% below its 52-week high, as analysts cite capital spending and regulatory risks. Meta is accelerating AI product development, with new models planned for 2026. Analyst consensus stays positive, with RBC maintaining an $810 price target.
20 December 2025
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National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Today: Derivatives Reforms, IPO Signals, and Nifty 50 Forecasts as 2026 Approaches

National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Today: Derivatives Reforms, IPO Signals, and Nifty 50 Forecasts as 2026 Approaches

The National Stock Exchange of India introduced a pre-open session for equity derivatives, aiming to set opening prices through a call auction. On December 20, the Nifty 50 closed at 25,966.40, up 0.58%. The exchange’s listed market capitalization stood at about $5.2 trillion. The long-delayed NSE IPO remains under discussion amid regulatory changes.
20 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Azure Growth, AI Capex Shockwaves, and Fresh Regulatory Risks

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Azure Growth, AI Capex Shockwaves, and Fresh Regulatory Risks

Microsoft shares closed at $485.92 on Dec. 19, 2025, valuing the company at about $3.85 trillion. Fiscal Q1 2026 revenue rose 18% to $77.7 billion, with Microsoft Cloud up 26%. Losses tied to OpenAI investments cut net income by $3.1 billion for the quarter. Regulatory scrutiny and soaring AI infrastructure costs remain in focus.
20 December 2025
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Bombay Stock Exchange News Today: Sensex Closes at 84,929 as BSE Plans Order-Message Fees, Mock Trading, and a Major Index Rejig

Bombay Stock Exchange News Today: Sensex Closes at 84,929 as BSE Plans Order-Message Fees, Mock Trading, and a Major Index Rejig

Mumbai | December 20, 2025 — The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with a packed agenda that blends market moves, infrastructure stress-testing, and fresh rule proposals aimed at managing modern, high-speed trading. The week ended with India’s benchmark indices snapping a short losing streak, even as currency swings and foreign flows continue to set the mood on Dalal Street. Reuters What’s notable this weekend isn’t just where the S&P BSE Sensex closed, but what’s happening behind the scenes at the exchange: a planned mock trading session across segments, a proposal to charge brokers
20 December 2025
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NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Intel Deal Cleared, China Chip Review Looms, and Wall Street Sees Upside

NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock on Dec. 20, 2025: Intel Deal Cleared, China Chip Review Looms, and Wall Street Sees Upside

Nvidia shares closed near $180.99 on Dec. 20, 2025, after reports that the Trump administration may allow H200 AI chip exports to China, pending an interagency review. The Commerce Department has sent license applications to State, Energy, and Defense for a 30-day review, with the final decision resting with the president. The move faces criticism from China hawks over national security concerns.
20 December 2025
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Toronto Stock Exchange News Dec. 20, 2025: TSX Hits Record Close as Metals and Tech Rally, 2026 Forecasts Turn Bullish

Toronto Stock Exchange News Dec. 20, 2025: TSX Hits Record Close as Metals and Tech Rally, 2026 Forecasts Turn Bullish

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at a record 31,755.77 on Friday, up 1% for the day and 28.4% year-to-date, marking its strongest annual gain since 2009. The surge was fueled by technology and mining stocks, with materials up 2.4% and tech up 2.5%. Lower borrowing costs and fiscal stimulus expectations supported the rally. Markets are closed this weekend as investors assess the breakout.
20 December 2025
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Shenzhen Stock Exchange News: ChiNext Holds Gains as Vanke Debt Talks, Delistings and 2026 Policy Outlook Shape Sentiment (Dec 20, 2025)

Shenzhen Stock Exchange News: ChiNext Holds Gains as Vanke Debt Talks, Delistings and 2026 Policy Outlook Shape Sentiment (Dec 20, 2025)

The Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.66% Friday to about 13,140 but ended the week down 0.9%. The ChiNext Index closed at 3,122.24, up 1.2% for the week. Investors are focusing on innovation stocks and monitoring property-sector risks, with Vanke’s bond talks drawing attention. The SZSE lists 2,885 companies with a market cap near $5.6 trillion.
20 December 2025
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Shanghai Stock Exchange Update (Dec. 20, 2025): Shanghai Composite Near 3,900 as Foreign Bond Repo Access, Rumor Crackdown, and 2026 Sector Calls Collide

Shanghai Stock Exchange Update (Dec. 20, 2025): Shanghai Composite Near 3,900 as Foreign Bond Repo Access, Rumor Crackdown, and 2026 Sector Calls Collide

The Shanghai Composite closed at 3,890.45 on Dec. 19, up 0.36%, led by gains in consumer and duty-free stocks after Hainan Free Trade Port’s new phase began. Regulators increased crackdowns on market rumors and abnormal trading. The exchange also expanded bond repo channels for overseas institutions. Trading value across major exchanges reached RMB 1.75 trillion.
20 December 2025
London Stock Exchange Today: FTSE 100 Near Record High, BoE Rate Cut Shifts the 2026 Outlook, and AIM Reforms Target an IPO Revival

London Stock Exchange Today: FTSE 100 Near Record High, BoE Rate Cut Shifts the 2026 Outlook, and AIM Reforms Target an IPO Revival

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at 9,897.42, up 0.61%, capping its strongest weekly gain since October as investors weighed a Bank of England rate cut to 3.75%. The index remains near record highs, boosted by global-facing firms, even as UK economic data weakens. The Bank’s decision to cut rates was split 5–4, signaling a cautious approach to further easing.
20 December 2025
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Nasdaq Today (Dec. 20, 2025): AI-Led Rebound Lifts the Nasdaq Composite as Santa Rally Hopes, Fed Uncertainty, and 24/5 Trading Plans Collide

Nasdaq Today (Dec. 20, 2025): AI-Led Rebound Lifts the Nasdaq Composite as Santa Rally Hopes, Fed Uncertainty, and 24/5 Trading Plans Collide

The Nasdaq Composite closed at 23,307.62 on Friday, up 1.31% for the day and 0.5% for the week, led by gains in semiconductors and megacap tech after upbeat signals from Micron and Nvidia. Year-to-date, the index is up about 20.7%. Investors remain focused on AI spending and Fed rate-cut expectations for 2026.
20 December 2025
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New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Update — Dec. 20, 2025: Year-End Volatility, Holiday Trading Hours, IPO Momentum, and the Race Toward 24/5 Markets

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Update — Dec. 20, 2025: Year-End Volatility, Holiday Trading Hours, IPO Momentum, and the Race Toward 24/5 Markets

The New York Stock Exchange faces late-December volatility as investors react to shifting Fed rate-cut expectations and questions over AI spending. NYSE’s parent, ICE, highlights a rebound in capital formation, with the exchange landing seven of 2025’s ten largest IPOs. Markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Key economic data next week may influence 2026 rate forecasts.
20 December 2025
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GlobalFoundries Stock (GFS) Today: Nasdaq-100 Exit, EU Funding Boost, GaN Partnerships, and What Analysts Forecast Next

GlobalFoundries Stock (GFS) Today: Nasdaq-100 Exit, EU Funding Boost, GaN Partnerships, and What Analysts Forecast Next

GlobalFoundries will be removed from the Nasdaq-100 before markets open December 22, prompting potential index-related trading shifts. The company last closed at $36.63, with a market cap near $20.35 billion. On December 11, the EU approved €495 million in German state aid for GlobalFoundries’ semiconductor facilities. The firm is also expanding power semiconductor and silicon photonics operations through new partnerships.
20 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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