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Stock Market News 14 December 2025

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) Stock Update: Fitch Upgrade, Buy‑Back Momentum, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) Stock Update: Fitch Upgrade, Buy‑Back Momentum, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (markets closed). Last close:A$56.71 on Friday, 12 December 2025. Aristocrat Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) heads into the new week with investors balancing three forces that can pull the share price in opposite directions: (1) a credit-rating upgrade from Fitch, (2) continued on‑market share buy‑backs, and (3) a live, headline‑prone legal dispute in the US gaming sector that has the potential to swing sentiment quickly. The stock finished the week at A$56.71, down from A$57.75 at the start of the week (Monday close), leaving ALL modestly lower over the five trading days. Aristocrat+1 Aristocrat share price
14 December 2025
Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Stock Update: Weekly Slide, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Stock Update: Weekly Slide, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX:LYC) ended the latest trading week with a small rebound on Friday—but the bigger story is the pullback that’s developed across early December as investors debate a familiar tug‑of‑war: strategic tailwinds for non‑China rare earth supply versus valuation, price-cycle, and execution risks. As of the last ASX close (Friday, 12 December 2025), Lynas shares finished at A$12.85, up 1.50% on the day. Investing.com The quick read LYC share price recap: what happened this week Lynas traded lower across most of the week, with the sharpest single-session drop on Tuesday (Dec 9) when the stock fell 5.00%
14 December 2025
Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price This Week: Latest News, Forecasts and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 December 2025)

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price This Week: Latest News, Forecasts and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 December 2025)

Updated: 14.12.2025 (AEST) — Wesfarmers Limited (ASX: WES) heads into the new week balancing “steady as she goes” share-price action with a spikier news cycle: a fresh tax transparency release, a high-profile Kmart product recall, renewed debate about Bunnings pricing, and continued attention on Wesfarmers’ lithium exposure via the Covalent JV. As of the most recent ASX close (Friday 12 December 2025), Wesfarmers shares finished at A$80.62, down 0.49% on the day. Investing.com+1 Wesfarmers share price this week: range-bound trading, small swings Wesfarmers stock spent the week moving sideways in a fairly tight band. Based on daily trading data for
14 December 2025
Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) Share Price Surges on Gold’s $4,280 Rally — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) Share Price Surges on Gold’s $4,280 Rally — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: 14 December 2025 (AEST) — Evolution Mining Limited (ASX: EVN) ended the week near fresh highs after a sharp lift in gold prices and renewed “safe-haven” momentum across precious metals. EVN’s latest catalyst calendar is also now clearer: the company has confirmed the release timing for its December quarter 2025 update and the accompanying investor conference call in January. Company Announcements+1 With markets closed over the weekend, this update looks at what moved EVN this week, the most relevant news from the past few days, where analyst forecasts and price targets currently sit, and what to watch in the
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 14.12.2025

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14 December 2025
PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock: This Week’s Rally, Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock: This Week’s Rally, Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) — still widely recognised by many investors under its former name, Pilbara Minerals — finished the latest trading week with the share price at A$4.10 (ASX close on Friday, 12 December 2025). In the past five sessions, the stock logged a high-volatility but broadly positive run, supported by a shift in lithium sentiment and a string of company updates that kept PLS in the headlines. MarketScreener+2StockAnalysis+2 With markets closed over the weekend (and this update timestamped 14.12.2025), the key question for the week ahead is whether the optimism that pushed lithium names higher can hold —
14 December 2025
Indian Oil (IOC) Declares ₹5 Interim Dividend for FY26: Record Date Dec 18, Payment by Jan 11 — Key Details, Eligibility, and TDS Rules

Indian Oil (IOC) Declares ₹5 Interim Dividend for FY26: Record Date Dec 18, Payment by Jan 11 — Key Details, Eligibility, and TDS Rules

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC/IOCL) has approved an interim dividend of ₹5 per share for FY26. Here’s the record date, payment timeline, eligibility rules, and what the company said about TDS. New Delhi | Updated: December 14, 2025 — Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC/IOCL) has announced an interim dividend of ₹5 per equity share for the financial year 2025–26 (FY26), setting Thursday, December 18, 2025 as the record date to determine eligible shareholders. The company has indicated the dividend will be paid on or before January 11, 2026. The Economic Times+2Moneycontrol+2 The announcement triggered a positive market reaction on Friday’s session
14 December 2025
South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) Stock: Buyback Shrinks Share Count, Hermosa Water Probe Grabs Headlines, and What to Watch This Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) Stock: Buyback Shrinks Share Count, Hermosa Water Probe Grabs Headlines, and What to Watch This Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

South32 Ltd stock (ASX: S32) heads into the new trading week with a busy mix of catalysts: an ongoing on‑market share buyback, a newly completed divestment in Colombia, boardroom changes, and fresh scrutiny around the company’s Hermosa project in Arizona. Meanwhile, the share price finished last week on a stronger note after an early‑December lift in momentum across resource names. South32 shares last closed around A$3.56 (12 December 2025), with market data also showing a December climb from the low A$3.30s earlier in the month. Yahoo Finance+2Investing.com+2 South32 share price this week: where S32 stands heading into Monday Because today
Telstra (ASX:TLS) Stock Update: Buyback Progress, Triple Zero Scrutiny, and Analyst Forecasts for the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Telstra (ASX:TLS) Stock Update: Buyback Progress, Triple Zero Scrutiny, and Analyst Forecasts for the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Telstra Group Limited shares ended the latest trading week a touch softer, with the spotlight split between a steady stream of on‑market buyback notices and a renewed burst of political and regulatory attention on mobile emergency-calling reliability in Australia. With ASX markets closed over the weekend, this update reflects the latest completed session (Friday, 12 December 2025) and the key headlines shaping sentiment into the week ahead. Investing.com+1 Telstra share price this week: a drift lower after Monday’s pop Telstra (ASX:TLS, TLS.AX) closed at A$4.87 on Friday (12 Dec), down 0.20% on the day. Over the week, the stock moved
14 December 2025
Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX:WDS) Stock: Latest News, This Week’s Moves, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX:WDS) Stock: Latest News, This Week’s Moves, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (markets closed; prices referenced are the latest available closes from Friday, 12 December 2025). Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX:WDS; NYSE:WDS) heads into the new week with investors balancing a familiar tug‑of‑war: near-term commodity-price pressure and labour/project headlines versus a longer-term LNG growth pipeline that could reshape cash flows later this decade. This past week, Woodside’s shares drifted lower, tracking a softer oil tape and digesting a cluster of project- and strategy-linked headlines—from industrial action risk at Pluto LNG Train 2 to Woodside’s notable presence in a US Gulf of Mexico lease sale. Reuters+3Investing.com+3Reuters+3 Woodside share
Fortescue Ltd Stock (ASX:FMG) Hits a 52‑Week High as Iron Ore Holds Above US$100 — What Drove Shares This Week and What to Watch Next (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Fortescue Ltd Stock (ASX:FMG) Hits a 52‑Week High as Iron Ore Holds Above US$100 — What Drove Shares This Week and What to Watch Next (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Fortescue Ltd stock (ASX:FMG) heads into the new week sitting near fresh 12‑month highs after a strong run in large-cap miners and a steadier iron ore tape. With the ASX closed on Sunday (14 December 2025), the latest traded reference point is Friday’s close: FMG ended 12 December at A$22.98, after trading A$22.64–A$23.20 intraday and printing a 52‑week range of A$13.18–A$23.38. Investing.com+1 The setup for the week ahead is classic Fortescue: the share price is being pulled by two gravitational fields at once — near-term iron ore and China data, and longer-term “green metals” optionality (which just got a headline
14 December 2025
Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated today: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (AEST). With markets closed over the weekend, pricing references in this article use the most recent ASX close (Friday, 12 December 2025). Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) ended the week near its highs as Australia’s biggest ASX-listed gold producer continued to ride a powerful macro tailwind: a buoyant gold price. By Friday’s close, Northern Star shares were around A$27.33, up A$0.76 (+2.86%) on the day and within touching distance of recent 52‑week highs. MarketWatch+1 That headline move, though, only tells part of the story. Over the last week, Northern Star has been in
14 December 2025
ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) Stock: This Week’s Key Catalysts, Dividend, AGM Pay Vote — and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) Stock: This Week’s Key Catalysts, Dividend, AGM Pay Vote — and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: 14 December 2025 (AEST)ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) heads into the final full trading week before Christmas with its share price steady, its final dividend payment days away, and its Annual General Meeting (AGM) shaping up as a major governance flashpoint. As of the last ASX close on Friday, 12 December 2025, ANZ finished at A$35.81, around 8% below its 52‑week high of A$38.93 (set 12 November 2025) and well above the 52‑week low of A$26.22 (7 April 2025). FT Markets+1 What’s different right now isn’t a sudden earnings surprise—it’s the convergence of (1) a high-profile lawsuit by
14 December 2025
Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price: This Week’s Moves, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price: This Week’s Moves, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: 14 December 2025 (Sunday) — Australian markets last traded on Friday, 12 December. markets.ft.markitdigital.com Westpac Banking Corporation’s shares ended the week on a firmer note, but the story behind the ticker has been less about a single macro headline and more about a cluster of very “bank in 2025” issues: operational resilience (an EFTPOS/online disruption in peak Christmas trading), governance scrutiny at the AGM, and a shifting interest-rate narrative that keeps re-pricing the entire Australian bank sector. Below is a detailed recap of what moved Westpac (ASX: WBC) this week, what analysts are forecasting now, and the key catalysts
14 December 2025
NAB Share Price Today: National Australia Bank Stock News, Dividend Update, and Forecast for the Week Ahead (ASX:NAB) — Updated 14 Dec 2025

NAB Share Price Today: National Australia Bank Stock News, Dividend Update, and Forecast for the Week Ahead (ASX:NAB) — Updated 14 Dec 2025

Updated: 14 December 2025 (Sunday) — Australian markets are closed today. The latest pricing referenced below reflects NAB’s last close on Friday, 12 December 2025. Investing.com National Australia Bank Limited (ASX: NAB) ended the week on a firmer note, with investors weighing a busy run of late‑week catalysts: NAB’s 2025 AGM messaging, a fully franked final dividend payment, and a more hawkish‑leaning Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) tone that’s reshaping rate expectations into early 2026. NAB News+2NAB+2 Below is what moved NAB shares this week, what management said, where consensus forecasts sit, and what to watch in the week ahead.
14 December 2025
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA): What Moved the Share Price This Week, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 December 2025)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA): What Moved the Share Price This Week, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 December 2025)

Updated: 14 December 2025 (Sunday) — Markets note: The ASX is closed today, so this update reflects information available up to the last trading session, Friday 12 December 2025. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) heads into the new week with investors balancing two very different forces: a late-week rebound in bank shares and a fresh reminder that regulatory compliance risk never really goes away, even when the dollar amounts look small. CBA finished Friday at about A$155.96, after trading as high as roughly A$156.38 on the day. Over the week, the stock chopped around, dipping to the low A$152s
14 December 2025
BHP Group Ltd (BHP) Stock: This Week’s Key News, Price Drivers, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

BHP Group Ltd (BHP) Stock: This Week’s Key News, Price Drivers, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Updated Sunday, December 14, 2025 (markets last closed Friday, December 12). BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP; LSE: BHP; NYSE: BHP) heads into the new trading week with investors weighing a familiar tug‑of‑war: iron ore stability versus “2026 supply” anxiety, copper’s powerful rally, and a fresh set of company headlines that touch both capital allocation and long-dated growth. On the Australian Securities Exchange, BHP closed at A$45.59 on Friday (Dec. 12)—up about 1.67% from the prior Friday close (Dec. 5), after notching an intraday high of A$45.98 during the week. Investing.comIn the U.S., BHP’s American Depositary Shares (ADS)—each representing two ordinary
Nu Holdings (NU) Stock Update: Brazil Banking-License Push, Colombia’s 4M Milestone, and Key Catalysts for the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Nu Holdings (NU) Stock Update: Brazil Banking-License Push, Colombia’s 4M Milestone, and Key Catalysts for the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NU) — the parent of Nubank — closed Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at about $16.90, ending a steadier week after early-December volatility. Investing.com For investors tracking NU stock into next week, the story is less about a single earnings headline (Nu’s next results are still months away) and more about a regulatory-driven banking license push in Brazil, a fresh growth milestone in Colombia, and a macro backdrop dominated by Latin American interest-rate signals. Reuters+3SEC+3Nu International+3 NU stock performance this week: grinding higher after the Dec. 5 drop After a sharp selloff on Dec. 5 (a session
14 December 2025
Destiny Tech100 (DXYZ) Stock Surges on SpaceX IPO Buzz: What Happened This Week, Premium-to-NAV Reality Check, and Week-Ahead Watchlist (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Destiny Tech100 (DXYZ) Stock Surges on SpaceX IPO Buzz: What Happened This Week, Premium-to-NAV Reality Check, and Week-Ahead Watchlist (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 (U.S. market close). Destiny Tech100 Inc. (NYSE: DXYZ) just posted a sharp, high-volume run-up as investor attention snapped back to one theme: SpaceX IPO speculation—and what it could mean for public-market “access” vehicles tied to private tech leaders. But DXYZ isn’t a conventional operating company stock. It’s a closed-end management investment company built to hold a portfolio of late-stage private tech names, and it can trade far away from the value of its underlying assets (NAV). Destiny+1 Below is a detailed, publication-ready breakdown of this week’s move (Dec. 8–12), the most important news from the last
14 December 2025
Milestone Pharmaceuticals (MIST) Stock Update: FDA Approves CARDAMYST (Etripamil) — This Week’s Volatility, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Milestone Pharmaceuticals (MIST) Stock Update: FDA Approves CARDAMYST (Etripamil) — This Week’s Volatility, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025 (U.S. market close) Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: MIST) closed out the week in the spotlight after the company announced U.S. FDA approval of CARDAMYST™ (etripamil)—positioning Milestone to transition from a development-stage biotech to a commercial-stage cardiovascular company. GlobeNewswire+1 The stock action was anything but calm. MIST closed at $2.41 on Dec. 12, down 18.31%, after swinging through a wide intraday range and printing exceptionally heavy volume. After-hours trading showed a modest rebound. StockAnalysis Below is a detailed breakdown of the latest Milestone Pharmaceuticals news, this week’s trading story, forecasts and analyst targets, and the week-ahead

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Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
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