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Stock Market News 16 December 2025

Hang Seng Tech Index Hits Lowest Since Nov. 21 as Hong Kong Stocks Slide on China Growth Jitters and Global Tech Rotation

Hang Seng Tech Index Hits Lowest Since Nov. 21 as Hong Kong Stocks Slide on China Growth Jitters and Global Tech Rotation

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 393 points, or 1.54%, to 25,235 on Tuesday, with the Hang Seng Tech Index dropping 1.74% to 5,402, its lowest since late November. Alibaba lost 3.6%, Tencent 1.4%, and SMIC 3.6%. Losses followed weak China economic data and a global retreat from tech ahead of key U.S. releases. Shanghai and CSI 300 indexes also declined.
AMC Robotics Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: AMCI): Latest News, Price Action, and Forecast Outlook on Dec. 16, 2025

AMC Robotics Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: AMCI): Latest News, Price Action, and Forecast Outlook on Dec. 16, 2025

AMC Robotics Corporation (NASDAQ: AMCI) surged as much as 170% Dec. 16, trading between $3.44 and $14.23 on volume of about 103.8 million shares after its SPAC merger and ticker change. The stock debuted as AMCI Dec. 10 following its combination with AlphaVest Acquisition Corp. AMC Robotics develops AI-powered security robots and smart surveillance technology.
16 December 2025
Shell PLC Stock (SHEL) News and Forecast: BP Takeover Talk, Buybacks, and the Key Catalysts Into 2026 (Dec. 16, 2025)

Shell PLC Stock (SHEL) News and Forecast: BP Takeover Talk, Buybacks, and the Key Catalysts Into 2026 (Dec. 16, 2025)

Shell’s chief of mergers and acquisitions, Greg Gut, resigned after leadership blocked a proposal to acquire BP, according to Reuters and the Financial Times. In London, Shell shares closed at 2,706p on Dec. 16; its U.S. ADR traded near $72. The UK’s Financial Reporting Council is investigating EY over audit partner rotation in Shell’s 2024 financials. Shell’s next earnings are due Feb. 5, 2026.
Diageo plc Stock (DGE.L, DEO) on 16 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets, and What to Watch Next

Diageo plc Stock (DGE.L, DEO) on 16 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets, and What to Watch Next

Diageo shares traded at 1,675.8p in London and $88.92 in New York on December 16, 2025, after a volatile year. Fitch Ratings plans to withdraw its rating on Diageo by January 15. Workers at the Belfast packaging site voted to resume strike action, but Diageo expects no disruption to Guinness supply. Analyst sentiment remains mixed following recent downgrades and price-target cuts.
16 December 2025
Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock Update 16 December 2025: £200m Interim Buyback, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock Update 16 December 2025: £200m Interim Buyback, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Rolls-Royce announced a £200 million interim share buyback on Tuesday, following the completion of its £1 billion 2025 program in November. Shares traded down about 0.9% at £11.03 in early London trading. The new buyback will run from 2 January to 24 February 2026, with UBS AG London Branch as broker. Shares purchased will be cancelled, reducing share capital.
16 December 2025
National Grid plc Stock (NG.L / NGG): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook and Key Catalysts on 16 December 2025

National Grid plc Stock (NG.L / NGG): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook and Key Catalysts on 16 December 2025

Ofgem approved a £28bn UK grid upgrade plan, raising National Grid’s allowed investment and warning of a £108 rise in consumer bills by 2031. National Grid shares closed at 1,128p in London with a £55.9bn market cap. Ofgem’s RIIO-T3 Final Determination set a 6.12% real allowed cost of equity for National Grid Electricity Transmission from April 2026.
London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) Stock Update: Share Buyback Continues, AI Strategy in Focus, and Analyst Forecasts on 16 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) Stock Update: Share Buyback Continues, AI Strategy in Focus, and Analyst Forecasts on 16 December 2025

London Stock Exchange Group said it bought 157,143 shares on 15 December as part of its ongoing buyback, paying an average 8,571p per share. All repurchased shares will be cancelled. LSEG stock traded near 8,592p on 16 December, well below its 2025 high of 12,185p. The company also updated its £10bn Euro Medium Term Note Programme after FCA approval.
Anglo American plc Stock (AAL) in Focus on 16 December 2025: Canada Clears Anglo‑Teck Merger, Analysts’ Price Targets and Key Risks

Anglo American plc Stock (AAL) in Focus on 16 December 2025: Canada Clears Anglo‑Teck Merger, Analysts’ Price Targets and Key Risks

Anglo American and Teck Resources received Canadian government approval for their planned merger, the companies said Tuesday. The deal, announced in September, now includes binding commitments on investment, jobs, and governance. The merged company will be headquartered in Canada. Canada’s decision removes a major regulatory hurdle for the transaction.
HSBC Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Dividend Focus, Legal Overhang — and What Analysts Forecast Next

HSBC Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Dividend Focus, Legal Overhang — and What Analysts Forecast Next

HSBC shares traded at 1,124.80p in London, HK$116.10 in Hong Kong, and $75.28 in New York as of 07:41 GMT, Dec. 16. The bank’s proposed privatisation of Hang Seng Bank has entered the shareholder voting phase, with HSBC offering HK$155 per scheme share. HSBC has paused share buybacks for three quarters following the deal announcement. Hang Seng shareholder meetings are set for Jan. 8, 2026.
GSK plc Stock News Today (16.12.2025): Exdensur UK Approval Puts GSK Shares in Focus as FDA Decision Looms

GSK plc Stock News Today (16.12.2025): Exdensur UK Approval Puts GSK Shares in Focus as FDA Decision Looms

GSK shares closed at 1,833.50p in London on Dec. 15, up 0.49%, with the US ADR trading near $49.24. The UK approved Exdensur (depemokimab), the first twice-yearly asthma biologic, for asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. European and US regulators also advanced GSK’s respiratory and vaccine programs. GSK’s stock is up nearly 38% over the past year.
16 December 2025
UK Stock Market Today (16 December 2025): FTSE 100 Futures Dip After Unemployment Hits 5.1% as Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

UK Stock Market Today (16 December 2025): FTSE 100 Futures Dip After Unemployment Hits 5.1% as Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

FTSE 100 futures pointed down 0.4% ahead of Tuesday’s open after UK labour data showed unemployment rising to 5.1%, the highest since early 2021, and wage growth slowing. The Bank of England is expected to cut rates Thursday, with markets watching for a close vote. The pound briefly rose after the data before easing back.
Bharti Airtel Share Price Jumps on Morgan Stanley Upgrade: Tariff Hike Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Triggers to Watch (16 Dec 2025)

Bharti Airtel Share Price Jumps on Morgan Stanley Upgrade: Tariff Hike Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Triggers to Watch (16 Dec 2025)

Bharti Airtel Ltd (NSE: BHARTIARTL, BSE: 532454) was firmly in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after a fresh bullish brokerage note helped lift sentiment around the telecom major. In early trade, Airtel shares rose close to 2% after Morgan Stanley increased its price target and reiterated an “Overweight” stance, with the brokerage explicitly pointing to a potential tariff hike in Q1 FY27 as a key near-term catalyst. Moneycontrol+1 The move comes at a time when investors are weighing two big, competing narratives around Airtel stock: (1) a multi-quarter ARPU and EBITDA compounding story powered by premiumization and disciplined
Vodafone Idea Share Price Today (16 December 2025): Vi Stock Swings on AGR Moratorium Buzz, Funding Moves, and Analyst Targets

Vodafone Idea Share Price Today (16 December 2025): Vi Stock Swings on AGR Moratorium Buzz, Funding Moves, and Analyst Targets

Vodafone Idea shares fell about 1% to ₹11.2–₹11.3 in mid-day trade on December 16, after hitting a 52-week high earlier this week. The move follows reports that the government may grant a four- to five-year interest-free moratorium on over ₹83,000 crore in AGR dues, with repayments possibly halved after reassessment. The proposal still awaits Cabinet approval.
16 December 2025
Reliance Industries Share Price Today (16 December 2025): RIL Stock in Focus on AI Unit Launch, Jio IPO Signals; Analyst Targets Cluster Around ₹1,700+

Reliance Industries Share Price Today (16 December 2025): RIL Stock in Focus on AI Unit Launch, Jio IPO Signals; Analyst Targets Cluster Around ₹1,700+

Reliance Industries shares traded near ₹1,544 on Tuesday, down about 0.7% intraday, as markets slipped amid a weaker rupee and foreign outflows. The company began operations at its new AI subsidiary, Reliance Intelligence, led by Gaurav Aggarwal, with plans for data center expansion in Jamnagar.
ICICI Bank Share Price Today (16 December 2025): Key News, Analyst Targets, and What’s Driving ICICIBANK Stock

ICICI Bank Share Price Today (16 December 2025): Key News, Analyst Targets, and What’s Driving ICICIBANK Stock

ICICI Bank traded near ₹1,363 at midday Tuesday, down slightly as investors watched the final bidding for the ICICI Prudential AMC IPO and tracked regulatory risks from the proposed Insurance Bill 2025. Foreign outflows and a weaker rupee pressured large-cap financials. The bank’s insurance commission income stands at ₹4,474 crore, about 7% of profit before tax. Market cap is near ₹9.75 lakh crore.
16 December 2025
HDFC Bank Share Price Today (Dec 16, 2025): RBI Clears 9.5% IndusInd Stake for Group Entities — What It Means, Analyst Targets, and Key Levels

HDFC Bank Share Price Today (Dec 16, 2025): RBI Clears 9.5% IndusInd Stake for Group Entities — What It Means, Analyst Targets, and Key Levels

HDFC Bank Limited shares were largely steady on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as investors digested a regulatory update that dominated the day’s headlines: the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved HDFC Bank’s group entities to acquire an “aggregate holding” of up to 9.5% in IndusInd Bank for a one-year period. Reuters+2The Economic Times+2 At the same time, the broader market backdrop remained cautious. Indian equities slipped in early trade amid persistent foreign portfolio outflows and a depreciating rupee, which hit fresh record lows again on Tuesday. Reuters+1 Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of the current news, forecasts, and
16 December 2025
Kaynes Technology India Ltd Share Price Today (16 Dec 2025): Why KAYNES Stock Is in Focus, Latest News, Analyst Targets, and Outlook

Kaynes Technology India Ltd Share Price Today (16 Dec 2025): Why KAYNES Stock Is in Focus, Latest News, Analyst Targets, and Outlook

Kaynes Technology shares traded near ₹4,217 on BSE by midday Dec 16, after hitting a 52-week low of ₹3,713.75 on Dec 9. The stock has faced heavy selling following brokerage concerns over FY2024-25 disclosures and working-capital stress, particularly around related-party transactions. Management addressed accounting and disclosure issues in a Dec 8 call. Institutional flows and brokerage notes increased this week.
16 December 2025
Shakti Pumps Share Price Today: SHAKTIPUMP Surges on ₹539-Crore Solar Pump Orders — Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (16 Dec 2025)

Shakti Pumps Share Price Today: SHAKTIPUMP Surges on ₹539-Crore Solar Pump Orders — Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (16 Dec 2025)

Shakti Pumps shares surged nearly 40% over four sessions, trading near ₹796 on December 16, 2025, after winning major solar pump orders in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh. The Maharashtra order alone is valued at ₹443.78 crore for over 16,000 systems, with execution expected within 60 days of the work order.

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8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 12:20 AM EST Sprinklr (CXM) Undervalued Amid Share Price Drop, AI Growth Potential Assessed February 8, 2026, 12:11 AM EST. Sprinklr (CXM) shares hover near $6, reflecting a 21% drop over 30 days and nearly 31% decline year-to-date. Despite negative returns stretching back three years, some analysts see an intrinsic value of around $11, suggesting the stock may be undervalued. The AI-driven customer experience platform is integrating advanced AI functionalities across marketing and customer service products to capitalize on rising demand for AI-powered analytics. Key risks include potential
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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