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Stock Market News 14 December 2025 - 15 December 2025

CSL Limited Stock (ASX: CSL) Sinks on Macquarie Downgrade: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Catalysts Investors Are Watching

CSL Limited Stock (ASX: CSL) Sinks on Macquarie Downgrade: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Catalysts Investors Are Watching

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) is back in the spotlight on Monday, 15 December 2025 — and not for the reasons long-term holders are used to. After years of being treated as the ASX’s “defensive growth” heavyweight, CSL stock is now trading around the A$180 level, with investors weighing fresh broker caution against a still-solid consensus view that the shares are undervalued. Investing.com+1 The day’s CSL share price action is being framed by two big developments: a reported Macquarie downgrade that slashed its target price, and CSL’s own on-market buy-back update lodged with the ASX. Add in a bruising 2025 performance
15 December 2025
Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) Stock Today: Buy-Back Update, Annual Report Filing, and Fresh Broker Targets as FY26 Outlook Comes Into View

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) Stock Today: Buy-Back Update, Annual Report Filing, and Fresh Broker Targets as FY26 Outlook Comes Into View

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) is back in the news cycle on 15 December 2025—not with a blockbuster acquisition or a surprise earnings shock, but with a cluster of market filings that still matter to investors tracking capital returns, governance, and the next leg of growth. In today’s ASX lodgements, Aristocrat released its daily buy-back notification, along with its 2025 Annual Report (including the date of its 2026 AGM) and an updated Appendix 4G with the 2025 Corporate Governance Statement. Australian Securities Exchange+1 That administrative-sounding trio lands at an interesting moment for the stock: Aristocrat’s share price has been sitting closer
15 December 2025
Australia Stock Market Today (15 December 2025): ASX 200 Slides as Miners and Tech Retreat; ASX Ltd Drops on ASIC Capital Charge

Australia Stock Market Today (15 December 2025): ASX 200 Slides as Miners and Tech Retreat; ASX Ltd Drops on ASIC Capital Charge

Australia’s share market opened the last full trading week of 2025 on the back foot, with broad declines across sectors and a sharp pullback in heavyweight miners dragging the benchmark lower. By mid‑afternoon in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 was down around 0.7%–0.8% (near 8,628 points), as investors digested weaker commodity prices, renewed China growth nerves, and fresh regulatory heat on some of the country’s biggest listed names. ABC+2AAP News+2 The tone was also shaped by offshore leads: Wall Street’s tech-heavy Nasdaq fell sharply late last week as investors questioned lofty AI valuations, setting a cautious risk mood across Asia at
15 December 2025
Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) Stock: Price Move, Analyst Forecasts, FY26 Guidance and Key Catalysts (15 December 2025)

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) Stock: Price Move, Analyst Forecasts, FY26 Guidance and Key Catalysts (15 December 2025)

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) spent Monday (15 December 2025) on the back foot on the Australian market, with the share price pulling back after a strong recent run in gold equities. Live market data showed NST trading around A$26.44, down from a A$27.33 prior close, with the day’s range roughly A$26.35–A$27.30. Investing.com The dip happened even as the gold price stayed elevated. Reuters reported spot gold around US$4,320/oz and US futures near US$4,354, supported by a softer US dollar and lower Treasury yields as markets focused on incoming US labour data and the Fed policy path. Reuters So
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA) Update: Share Price Dips on 15 December 2025 as Rate-Hike Talk Returns and ASB Faces NZ AML Court Action

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA) Update: Share Price Dips on 15 December 2025 as Rate-Hike Talk Returns and ASB Faces NZ AML Court Action

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) started the week under pressure on Monday, 15 December 2025, with its share price slipping alongside a broader pullback in Australian equities. The immediate catalyst was a shift in interest-rate expectations after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) signalled it may be done easing—and warned borrowing costs could rise again if inflation remains sticky. TradingView At the same time, a fresh regulatory headline out of New Zealand hit the tape: the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has filed civil proceedings against ASB Bank—CBA’s New Zealand subsidiary—over alleged breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing
15 December 2025
ANZ Group Holdings Limited Stock (ASX: ANZ): Share Price, Dividend, AGM Showdown and Analyst Forecasts on 15 December 2025

ANZ Group Holdings Limited Stock (ASX: ANZ): Share Price, Dividend, AGM Showdown and Analyst Forecasts on 15 December 2025

ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) is back in the spotlight in Australia’s final full trading week of the year, with investors balancing a rising share price against a busy calendar: a proposed final dividend due this Friday, and an Annual General Meeting (AGM) that’s shaping up as a high-stakes referendum on governance, accountability and execution under new CEO Nuno Matos. Reuters+3Investing.com+3ANZ+3 On Monday 15 December 2025, ANZ shares traded around A$36.22, up about 1.14% on the day, after a previous close around A$35.81, according to market data services tracking the ASX line. Investing.com+1 ANZ share price today: what’s happening
15 December 2025
BHP Group Ltd Stock (ASX: BHP) Drops as Copper Slumps and Iron Ore Hits a Five-Month Low — News, Forecasts and Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 15, 2025)

BHP Group Ltd Stock (ASX: BHP) Drops as Copper Slumps and Iron Ore Hits a Five-Month Low — News, Forecasts and Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 15, 2025)

BHP Group Ltd stock started the new week under pressure as a late-week reversal in copper and fresh weakness in iron ore rippled through Australia’s heavyweight miners. In early trade on Monday, December 15, the ASX 200 opened lower with miners among the biggest drags, and BHP shares were down alongside Rio Tinto as iron ore and copper prices fell on Friday. ABC By mid-session, BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) was trading around A$44.23, down from a prior close near A$45.59—a move that roughly maps to a ~3% pullback as commodity sentiment cooled. Investing.com Below is a breakdown of what’s
Trane Technologies (TT) Stock: Key News, Analyst Targets, and Earnings Outlook Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Trane Technologies (TT) Stock: Key News, Analyst Targets, and Earnings Outlook Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Trane Technologies plc (NYSE: TT) heads into the Monday, December 15, 2025 U.S. market open after a weak finish to last week. Shares closed Friday, Dec. 12 at $391.19, down 3.02%, snapping a three-day winning streak and leaving the stock about 17.85% below its $476.19 52‑week high set on July 28. Trading volume rose to about 1.6 million shares, above the stock’s 50‑day average, as industrial and building-products names broadly tracked a down day for the major indexes. MarketWatch For investors watching TT stock before the opening bell, the story remains a familiar one: Trane is leaning harder into high-growth,
U.S. Bancorp stock (USB): What to know before the U.S. market opens on Dec. 15, 2025

U.S. Bancorp stock (USB): What to know before the U.S. market opens on Dec. 15, 2025

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) heads into Monday’s session near the top of its 52‑week range after a strong run that pushed the shares to fresh highs last week. Investors are weighing two big themes that often drive bank stocks at year‑end: the interest‑rate outlook (and what it means for net interest margins), and capital returns (dividends and buybacks). Nasdaq+2Federal Reserve+2 Here’s what to watch before the opening bell on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. Where USB stock stands heading into Monday For traders, the near‑term question is whether USB can hold above the breakout area after the recent push higher—or whether
15 December 2025
Moody’s (MCO) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Moody’s (MCO) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) heads into Monday’s session with investors weighing a supportive (but still volatile) rates backdrop, fresh partnerships in compliance workflows, and the company’s latest full-year guidance after a strong third quarter. Shares finished Friday, Dec. 12 at $486.60 (up about 0.22% on the day) and traded around $487.47 in after-hours dealings, with the regular-session range roughly $484.10–$489.19. MarketWatch+1 Moody’s stock price check: the key numbers investors are watching Here are the data points that typically shape the “pre-market narrative” for Moody’s stock: That price action matters because Moody’s is widely viewed as a “quality compounder” in financial
15 December 2025
3M (MMM) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025

3M (MMM) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025

As U.S. investors head into Monday’s open (December 15, 2025), 3M Company (NYSE: MMM) is entering the week with two storylines in focus: a high-profile analyst downgrade after a powerful rally, and a turnaround narrative under CEO William “Bill” Brown that’s increasingly being judged on valuation rather than credibility. Shares were around $168.90 in the latest available quote heading into the new week. Below is what’s driving sentiment right now—and what to watch before the opening bell. Where 3M stock stands heading into Monday’s session The most market-moving headline in early December was Deutsche Bank’s downgrade to “Hold” from “Buy,”
15 December 2025
Deere Stock (DE): Earnings, Tariffs, and Investor Day Targets to Watch Before the Dec. 15, 2025 US Market Open

Deere Stock (DE): Earnings, Tariffs, and Investor Day Targets to Watch Before the Dec. 15, 2025 US Market Open

Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) heads into Monday’s session with investors weighing a familiar mix of forces: the downcycle in big farm equipment, the latest tariff cost outlook, and a fresh set of long-range targets Deere laid out at its New York Stock Exchange investor day. As of Friday’s close, Deere shares finished at $484.80, up about 1.9% on the day, giving the company a market value of roughly $131 billion. Below is what matters most for DE stock before the US stock market opens on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. 1) The near-term story: 2026 is “the bottom” for large
BlackRock Stock (BLK) Preview: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

BlackRock Stock (BLK) Preview: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) heads into Monday’s session with investors balancing two powerful themes: (1) the asset manager’s momentum in ETFs and private markets, and (2) a steady stream of deal- and regulation-related headlines tied to its expanding infrastructure platform. Below is a practical, pre-market guide to the biggest news, catalysts, analyst forecasts, and near-term risks that could shape BLK trading before the U.S. stock market opens on Monday, December 15, 2025. BlackRock stock snapshot heading into Monday (Dec. 15) BlackRock shares closed Friday, Dec. 12 at $1,089.09, down 1.16% on the day, according to MarketWatch’s market recap and BlackRock’s
15 December 2025
Progressive Stock (PGR): What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Progressive Stock (PGR): What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Progressive (NYSE: PGR) heads into Monday’s session with investors balancing three storylines that can move the stock quickly: (1) the company’s newly declared $13.50 annual dividend, (2) Florida “excess profit” credits that could total nearly $1 billion, and (3) a busy mid-December calendar that includes Progressive’s next monthly earnings release and key U.S. macro data that can sway insurers’ valuations and investment-income expectations. As of Friday’s close (Dec. 12, 2025), Progressive shares finished at $234.85, up 1.91% on the day and still about 19.84% below the stock’s $292.99 52‑week high set on March 17. MarketWatch Below is what to watch
15 December 2025
Amgen (AMGN) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Amgen (AMGN) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN) heads into Monday’s session (Dec. 15, 2025) after a news-heavy stretch that has reinforced two familiar pillars of the large-cap biotech story: a steady capital-return profile and a pipeline/label-expansion engine that can still surprise to the upside. As of the latest available close, Amgen shares were around $317.74, down $1.19 (-0.37%) from the prior close, with a 52-week range of roughly $230.10 to $346.38 and a market capitalization near $171 billion. Below is a detailed pre-market guide to the latest headlines, near-term catalysts, analyst forecasts, and the key risks investors are weighing before the opening bell.
15 December 2025
Parker-Hannifin (PH) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Parker-Hannifin (PH) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Parker-Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH) heads into Monday’s session near fresh highs after a powerful run in recent weeks—driven by strong aerospace demand, raised full-year guidance, and a blockbuster acquisition plan that would significantly expand its filtration and aftermarket footprint. Going into the US market open on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, here’s what investors and traders should have on their radar. Key takeaways before the bell Where Parker-Hannifin stock stands heading into Monday PH ended Friday, Dec. 12 at $884.87, after a modest pullback that snapped a short winning streak. MarketWatch The bigger picture: the shares have been pressing higher and
15 December 2025
Union Pacific (UNP) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Union Pacific (UNP) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) heads into Monday’s session with investors focused less on day-to-day freight trends and more on a single, high-stakes catalyst: the company’s proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern—and the regulatory and political crosscurrents gathering around it. As of Friday’s close (Dec. 12), Union Pacific shares finished at $239.95, up 1.62%, and remained about 6.6% below their 52-week high. MarketWatch+1 Below is what matters most for UNP stock before the opening bell on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025—including the latest merger milestones, near-term catalysts, dividend details, analyst forecasts, and the key risks that could move the stock next. UNP
15 December 2025
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX) heads into the Monday, December 15, 2025 U.S. market open with investors weighing a familiar mix: a dominant cystic fibrosis (CF) franchise that funds the story, and a fast-expanding pipeline that’s increasingly driving the debate about what Vertex should be worth next. The stock ended the last regular session (Friday, Dec. 12) at $452.04, up 1.37% on the day, extending a three-session winning streak and outperforming a down market. MarketWatch At the same time, shares remain about 13% below the 52-week high of $519.68 set in March, reflecting how much scrutiny remains on the pace
Belton ISD Teachers Surprised With $118,159 in Classroom Grants as BEF “Grant Patrol” Funds 49 Projects Across 20 Campuses

Belton ISD Teachers Surprised With $118,159 in Classroom Grants as BEF “Grant Patrol” Funds 49 Projects Across 20 Campuses

Belton, Texas — A rolling wave of cowbells, cheers, and surprise check presentations swept through Belton Independent School District this week as educators learned their classroom ideas were about to become reality—paid for by more than $118,000 in fresh grant funding. Local reporting on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, highlights that Belton ISD teachers received grant awards totaling more than $118,000 through the Belton Education Foundation’s annual “Grant Patrol,” which delivered funding to dozens of teacher-led projects across the district. KCEN TV+1 While the celebration looked like a holiday-themed pep rally, the impact is designed to last well beyond December: the
14 December 2025
GoVolta €10 Amsterdam–Berlin Train Tickets: Dutch Low‑Cost Rail Operator Targets Hamburg and Paris Next

GoVolta €10 Amsterdam–Berlin Train Tickets: Dutch Low‑Cost Rail Operator Targets Hamburg and Paris Next

As of December 14, 2025, Europe’s rail travel conversation is shifting toward price, simplicity, and cross-border competition—just as the Netherlands moves into a new national rail timetable for 2026. IamExpat in the Netherlands Into that moment steps GoVolta, a new privately owned Dutch international rail company positioning itself as a budget-friendly alternative to flying and driving, with direct daytime trains from Amsterdam to Berlin and Hamburg starting in March 2026—and an Amsterdam–Paris expansion planned for December 2026. Dutchnews GoVolta at a glance GoVolta’s pitch is simple: low headline fares, a guaranteed seat, and direct routes—paired with optional “airline-style” extras like
14 December 2025

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CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

8 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, outperforming a 2.03% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and commentary from CEO Matt Comyn. The Reserve Bank’s recent cash-rate hike to 3.85% and upcoming mortgage repricing are in focus. CBA flagged A$68 million in provisions and A$53 million in non-recurring income items.
Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

8 February 2026
Boeing shares closed up 2.6% at $243.03 Friday, buoyed by reports of possible major aircraft orders from Saudi Arabia and India. India’s trade minister said a $70–80 billion Boeing deal could be signed by March. Supply-chain delays and regulatory scrutiny remain key risks. Boeing’s chief engineer sold over 10,000 shares earlier in the week.
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