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Stock Market News 16 December 2025 - 17 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) stock: share price slips on 17 December 2025 as rate-hike talk returns — forecasts, catalysts and risks

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) stock: share price slips on 17 December 2025 as rate-hike talk returns — forecasts, catalysts and risks

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares fell 1.1% to A$153.42 by 15:15 AEDT Wednesday, tracking a weaker ASX session as investors reacted to a higher inflation forecast in Australia’s MYEFO. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.3% and financials dropped nearly 1%, with CBA down about 20% from its June 2025 high.
17 December 2025
Indian Overseas Bank OFS on Dec 17, 2025: Government Sells Up to 3% Stake at ₹34 Floor Price; Retail Bidding Opens Dec 18

Indian Overseas Bank OFS on Dec 17, 2025: Government Sells Up to 3% Stake at ₹34 Floor Price; Retail Bidding Opens Dec 18

India’s government launched a two-day Offer for Sale in Indian Overseas Bank on Dec. 17, offering up to 3% equity at a floor price of ₹34 per share. IOB shares fell 3–4% intraday as the discounted sale opened for non-retail investors. The government aims to raise up to ₹1,964 crore if the full 3% is sold. The Centre currently holds 94.61% in IOB.
17 December 2025
Indian Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Nifty 50 Hovers Near 25,900 as RBI Supports Rupee; Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and Meesho in Focus

Indian Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Nifty 50 Hovers Near 25,900 as RBI Supports Rupee; Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and Meesho in Focus

Mumbai — Indian markets opened Wednesday, December 17, 2025, on a cautious note after a volatile week in which the rupee’s slide, persistent foreign selling, and uncertainty over an India–U.S. trade agreement kept risk appetite in check. The day’s early tone was defined by two cross-currents: the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) aggressive pushback that helped the rupee rebound from record lows, and continued investor nerves around capital flows and macro headwinds. Reuters+1 While benchmark indices steadied in early trade, attention remained firmly on stock-specific stories—especially Axis Bank after a sharp sell-off tied to margin outlook concerns, HDFC Bank after
Shakti Pumps Share Price Swings After ₹539 Crore Solar Pump Orders; Oswal Pumps and GK Energy Also Win Big MSEDCL Contracts

Shakti Pumps Share Price Swings After ₹539 Crore Solar Pump Orders; Oswal Pumps and GK Energy Also Win Big MSEDCL Contracts

Shakti Pumps (India) surged 45% in four sessions after winning solar irrigation orders worth ₹539 crore across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand. On December 17, the stock fell about 6% intraday as traders reacted to fresh MSEDCL contract news and a short-term surveillance tag. Oswal Pumps and GK Energy also secured major solar pump contracts, especially in Maharashtra.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends Lower as Rate-Hike Bets Rise, Gold Stocks Hit Records and Treasury Wine Slides (17 December 2025)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends Lower as Rate-Hike Bets Rise, Gold Stocks Hit Records and Treasury Wine Slides (17 December 2025)

The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.21% at 8,580.7 on Wednesday, marking its third straight decline as investors reacted to higher inflation forecasts and shifting rate expectations. Treasury’s updated outlook lifted inflation projections to 3.75% for 2025–26, prompting major banks to warn of possible rate hikes next year. Trading volume reached about 445 million shares.
17 December 2025
Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) Stock Slides to 11-Year Low After 1H26 Earnings Outlook Cut, Buyback Cancellation and China/US Reset

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) Stock Slides to 11-Year Low After 1H26 Earnings Outlook Cut, Buyback Cancellation and China/US Reset

Treasury Wine Estates shares plunged up to 16.8% to A$4.57, their lowest since January 2015, after the company warned of weaker near-term earnings and cancelled the rest of its share buyback. The Penfolds owner guided 1H26 EBITS to A$225–A$235 million, citing excess inventory in China and the US, and ongoing pricing pressure from parallel imports.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 17.12.2025

GIFT Nifty opened flat at 25,872, about 25 points lower, as Indian equities tracked declines in US and Asian markets. Nifty 50 traded in a narrow 25,770–25,850 range after a recent low. Bank Nifty slipped toward 58,800. Foreign investors turned net buyers on December 17.
17 December 2025
JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) After Hours Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Tomorrow

JPMorgan Chase Stock (JPM) After Hours Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Tomorrow

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) finished Tuesday’s regular session lower and then held steady after the bell—leaving investors with a familiar end‑of‑day question: was today’s dip just a rate-driven reset for bank stocks, or the start of a more meaningful repricing ahead of fresh economic data? As of the post‑close update, JPM ended the session at $315.55, down 1.40%, and was unchanged in after‑hours trading at $315.55 (timestamp shown: 17:38). Investing.com That puts the stock near the top of its 52‑week range (roughly $202.16 to $322.88) and only a couple of percentage points below the recent high—an important context
17 December 2025
Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Wednesday’s Open

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Wednesday’s Open

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) closed Tuesday at $167.50, up 3.3%, and traded near $168.02 after hours following S&P’s decision to affirm its B- credit rating with a stable outlook. The stock’s moves tracked Bitcoin, which ended the day at $87,677, up 1.9%. S&P cited Strategy’s $1.44 billion USD reserve as a credit positive. The company’s market premium to Bitcoin holdings has narrowed sharply since earlier this year.
17 December 2025
Robinhood (HOOD) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 16, 2025): What’s Moving Shares and What to Watch Before Wednesday’s Open

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 16, 2025): What’s Moving Shares and What to Watch Before Wednesday’s Open

Robinhood shares closed Tuesday at $119.40, up 3.59%, and traded near $119.99 after hours. The move followed bullish analyst notes from Mizuho and Truist, both citing optimism about Robinhood’s push into prediction markets. Trading volume reached about 20.8 million shares, with the stock swinging between $115.76 and $120.70. Investors awaited a company keynote on new AI and prediction market features.
17 December 2025
Pfizer Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 16, 2025): PFE Drops on 2026 Outlook—What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 17

Pfizer Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 16, 2025): PFE Drops on 2026 Outlook—What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 17

Pfizer shares fell 3.41% to $25.53 Tuesday after the company issued 2026 guidance below Wall Street expectations, then slipped further after hours. Pfizer forecast 2026 revenue of $59.5–$62.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.80–$3.00, both trailing analyst estimates. The company cited lower COVID product sales and loss of exclusivity as key headwinds. Pfizer does not expect revenue growth to return until 2029, according to Reuters.
16 December 2025
Netflix Stock After Hours (NFLX) Today, Dec. 16, 2025: Shares Pop Late as Warner Board Report Favors Netflix — What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 17

Netflix Stock After Hours (NFLX) Today, Dec. 16, 2025: Shares Pop Late as Warner Board Report Favors Netflix — What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 17

Netflix shares rose in after-hours trading Tuesday, closing the regular session at $94.56 and climbing to about $95.69 by 5:30 p.m. ET. The move followed reports that Warner Bros. Discovery’s board plans to reject Paramount’s $108.4 billion bid and support a deal with Netflix, with a decision possible as early as Wednesday.
AMD Stock After Hours Today (Dec 16, 2025): Analyst Price Target Cuts, Helios AI Catalyst, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Market Open

AMD Stock After Hours Today (Dec 16, 2025): Analyst Price Target Cuts, Helios AI Catalyst, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Market Open

AMD shares closed at $209.09, up 0.73%, then slipped to $208.83 after hours on December 16. Trading volume reached about 20.4 million shares. Cantor Fitzgerald and Bank of America both cut price targets but kept positive ratings, citing long-term AI infrastructure demand. AMD stock remains about 15% below its mid-November level.
16 December 2025
Micron Stock (MU) After-Hours Update on Dec. 16, 2025: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 17

Micron Stock (MU) After-Hours Update on Dec. 16, 2025: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 17

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) is heading into Wednesday’s session with investors balancing two powerful forces: profit-taking after a huge 2025 run and a wave of bullish analyst calls tied to a tightening memory market and rising DRAM/NAND pricing. Below is what changed after the bell on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, and what matters most before U.S. markets open on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Micron stock after the bell: where MU is trading now Micron finished Tuesday’s regular session lower, then stayed relatively calm in extended trading: The key takeaway from the tape: the big move wasn’t after-hours—Tuesday’s story was
16 December 2025
Oracle Stock (ORCL) After Hours Today, Dec. 16, 2025: The $248 Billion “Lease Commitments” Question and What to Watch Before Wednesday’s Open

Oracle Stock (ORCL) After Hours Today, Dec. 16, 2025: The $248 Billion “Lease Commitments” Question and What to Watch Before Wednesday’s Open

Oracle shares closed up 2.02% at $188.65 on Dec. 16 after recent volatility, with little movement after hours. The company reported $16.1 billion in quarterly revenue and $523 billion in remaining performance obligations, but disclosed $248 billion in additional lease commitments tied to its AI data-center expansion.
16 December 2025
Alphabet (GOOG) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 16, 2025): What Moved Google Class C Shares — and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Wednesday

Alphabet (GOOG) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 16, 2025): What Moved Google Class C Shares — and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Wednesday

Alphabet’s Class C shares closed at $307.73, down 0.51%, and slipped further to $307.00 in after-hours trading. The stock traded between $311.85 and $303.83 during the session, with volume near 21 million shares. Google announced new long-term renewable energy deals in Malaysia and India and introduced an experimental AI assistant called CC for paid U.S. and Canadian users.
16 December 2025
Microsoft Stock After Hours (MSFT) on Dec. 16, 2025: Closing Price, Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 17 Open

Microsoft Stock After Hours (MSFT) on Dec. 16, 2025: Closing Price, Today’s Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 17 Open

Microsoft closed Tuesday at $476.39, up 0.33%, then slipped to $475.30 in after-hours trading. The S&P 500 fell 0.2%, Dow dropped 0.6%, and Nasdaq rose 0.2% as investors reacted to mixed U.S. economic data and shifting rate expectations. Microsoft’s market cap stood near $3.85 trillion. Intraday trading ranged from $471.06 to $477.81.
16 December 2025
Meta Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 16, 2025): META Hovers Near $657 as Reels-to-TV Test and Scam-Ad Scrutiny Shape the Setup for Tomorrow’s Open

Meta Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 16, 2025): META Hovers Near $657 as Reels-to-TV Test and Scam-Ad Scrutiny Shape the Setup for Tomorrow’s Open

Meta shares closed up 1.51% at $657.27 Tuesday, then traded quietly after hours. The company confirmed it is testing Instagram Reels on Amazon Fire TV in the U.S. and announced new AI features for its smart glasses. Fresh scrutiny over ad-fraud and scam-ad allegations also surfaced. Investors await U.S. retail sales data Wednesday morning for potential impact.
16 December 2025

Stock Market Today

Beazley share price sits below Zurich’s £8bn offer — what to watch before London reopens

Beazley share price sits below Zurich’s £8bn offer — what to watch before London reopens

8 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as Zurich faces a Feb. 16 deadline to make a firm takeover offer or withdraw. Zurich and Beazley have agreed in principle on key terms valuing Beazley at up to 1,335 pence per share. Recent filings show Vanguard and FMR LLC among top shareholders. The shares remain below the possible offer price as due diligence continues.
Tesco share price: what to watch after Friday’s close as rate and wage bets shift

Tesco share price: what to watch after Friday’s close as rate and wage bets shift

8 February 2026
Tesco shares closed at 452.10 pence on Friday, up 0.62%, as UK markets ended the week higher. Investors weighed Bank of England signals on interest rates and rising supermarket wage costs, with Lidl and rivals announcing pay increases ahead of April’s minimum wage hike. Morrisons is considering raising up to £1 billion against its store portfolio, according to Sky News. Tesco continues its share buyback program after a January profit forecast upgrade.
Imperial Brands share price: what to watch before IMB reopens after Friday jump

Imperial Brands share price: what to watch before IMB reopens after Friday jump

8 February 2026
Imperial Brands shares closed Friday up 1.49% at 3,341 pence, ahead of the Feb. 19 ex-dividend date and ongoing buybacks. The company repurchased 88,533 shares last week as part of a £1.45 billion program. Investors are watching interest rate signals and sector competition in nicotine pouches. British American Tobacco reports results Feb. 12.
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