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ANZ Group Holdings Stock (ASX:ANZ): Latest News, Share Price, Dividends, Analyst Forecasts and Key Risks — 13 December 2025

ANZ Group Holdings Stock (ASX:ANZ): Latest News, Share Price, Dividends, Analyst Forecasts and Key Risks — 13 December 2025

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) heads into mid-December with two big narratives fighting for the steering wheel: a high-profile legal dispute over executive pay, and an aggressive multi‑year turnaround plan under CEO Nuno Matos that aims to lift returns, cut complexity and accelerate the Suncorp Bank integration. Layer in a looming AGM vote on remuneration, a major regulatory clean‑up program, and a dividend payment due next week — and you have the ingredients for a stock that can look “boring bank” one moment and “headline magnet” the next. ANZ+3Reuters+3Reuters+3 ANZ share price check: where the stock sits going into the
13 December 2025
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QBE Insurance Group Limited (ASX:QBE) Stock: Buyback Starts, Fresh Strategy Signals, and Updated Analyst Forecasts (Dec 13, 2025)

QBE Insurance Group Limited (ASX:QBE) Stock: Buyback Starts, Fresh Strategy Signals, and Updated Analyst Forecasts (Dec 13, 2025)

QBE Insurance Group Limited shares head into the weekend with investors juggling two competing narratives: a capital-return story getting real (the on‑market buyback has now begun), and an underwriting-cycle story getting more complicated (premium-rate momentum has cooled versus earlier in 2025). As of the most recent market close (Friday, 12 December 2025), QBE stock ended at A$19.37. Investing.com Below is a roundup of the latest QBE stock news, company announcements, broker/analyst forecasts, and market analysis available as of 13 December 2025—with a focus on what matters for share price direction into early 2026. QBE share price today: where the stock
13 December 2025
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Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) Stock Update: Buyback Pace, FY26 Guidance, Credit Upgrade, and Analyst Forecasts (13 Dec 2025)

Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) Stock Update: Buyback Pace, FY26 Guidance, Credit Upgrade, and Analyst Forecasts (13 Dec 2025)

Brambles Limited stock is back in focus as its FY26 on‑market buyback continues, shares are cancelled, and analysts maintain a mostly “Neutral” stance. Here’s the latest news, outlook, and price targets as of 13 December 2025. Sydney — 13 December 2025 — Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB), the global pallet‑pooling heavyweight behind supply-chain workhorses used by fast-moving consumer goods companies, is heading into the final weeks of 2025 with one big theme dominating near-term flow: capital returns. The company’s FY26 on‑market share buyback is not just “ongoing” in the abstract. It’s showing up in daily ASX filings, complete with exact share
13 December 2025
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Northern Star Resources Ltd Stock (ASX: NST): Latest News, Gold Price Tailwinds, FY26 Outlook and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 13, 2025)

Northern Star Resources Ltd Stock (ASX: NST): Latest News, Gold Price Tailwinds, FY26 Outlook and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 13, 2025)

Updated: 13 December 2025 Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) is heading into mid-December with two big forces pulling investor attention in the same direction: a renewed surge in precious metals prices (gold back above the US$4,280–$4,300 zone) and a run of company-specific updates that sharpen the longer-term growth story—exploration momentum across core hubs, the ongoing build-out at Kalgoorlie, and a major renewable power agreement designed to reduce energy risk at one of its flagship operations. PV Magazine Australia+4Reuters+4Reuters+4 With markets closed on Saturday, the latest tradeable reference point is Friday’s close (12 December). Northern Star finished the session at
13 December 2025
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Suncorp Group Limited (ASX: SUN) Stock: Latest Storm-Cost Update, Share Buyback Signals and Analyst Forecasts as of 13 December 2025

Suncorp Group Limited (ASX: SUN) Stock: Latest Storm-Cost Update, Share Buyback Signals and Analyst Forecasts as of 13 December 2025

Suncorp Group Limited (ASX: SUN) heads into mid-December with investors fixated on a familiar Australian insurer storyline: weather, claims, and the quality of the reinsurance safety net. The stock most recently closed at A$17.30 on Friday, 12 December 2025, after recently touching a 52‑week low of A$16.63 earlier this month—putting the spotlight on whether the market is underpricing Suncorp’s capital strength or correctly discounting a volatile storm season. FT Markets+1 Below is a detailed, up-to-date wrap of the latest company disclosures, storm and claims updates, buyback activity, and current consensus-style price target ranges available as of Saturday, 13 December 2025.
13 December 2025
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Orica Limited (ASX: ORI) Share Price After the Bell 12 December 2025: Key News, Forecasts and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Orica Limited (ASX: ORI) Share Price After the Bell 12 December 2025: Key News, Forecasts and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Orica (ASX: ORI) closed higher on 12 Dec 2025. Here’s the latest on price action, catalysts, analyst targets, buyback/dividend timeline, and what to monitor next. Orica Limited (ASX: ORI) ended Friday, 12 December 2025, on a firmer note—an encouraging finish for a stock that has been one of the Australian market’s standout performers this year. After the closing bell, investors were left weighing two things at once: the near-term setup (sector momentum, sentiment, positioning) and the known company catalysts that are now close enough to matter (AGM timing, dividend payment, and ongoing capital management). Here’s what happened in Orica shares
13 December 2025
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Santos (ASX:STO) Stock After the Bell 12 Dec 2025: Oil Slips, Gas Policy Risk Looms Ahead of the Next Open

Santos (ASX:STO) Stock After the Bell 12 Dec 2025: Oil Slips, Gas Policy Risk Looms Ahead of the Next Open

Santos shares finished Friday at A$6.26 as oil and LNG prices stayed soft and Australia’s east-coast gas policy debate intensified. Here’s what to watch next. Santos Limited (ASX:STO) ended Friday’s session (12 December 2025) slightly lower, even as the broader Australian market enjoyed a strong “Santa rally” burst. The setup heading into the weekend is classic Santos: part commodity tape (oil and LNG pricing), part politics (east-coast gas rules), part execution (Barossa ramp-up and other project milestones). And there’s one important calendar reality check: 13 December 2025 is a Saturday, so the ASX cash market isn’t open. The next Santos
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Share Price After the Bell 12 Dec 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the Next Market Open

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Share Price After the Bell 12 Dec 2025: What Investors Need to Know Before the Next Market Open

(SEO): Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) closed at A$12.85 on 12 Dec 2025 after a volatile session. Here’s the latest news, broker takes, index catalysts, and key risks to watch before the next trading session. Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX: LYC) ended Friday, 12 December 2025, with a deceptively simple headline: the stock finished up 1.50% at A$12.85. MarketWatch+1 But under that neat percentage was a much messier story—one that matters if you’re planning your moves ahead of the next trading session. Also worth stating plainly: 13 December 2025 is a Saturday, so the ASX is closed. In practice, “before
13 December 2025
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Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price after the bell Dec. 12, 2025: WES slips to A$80.62 — key news, forecasts, and what to watch before the next market open

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price after the bell Dec. 12, 2025: WES slips to A$80.62 — key news, forecasts, and what to watch before the next market open

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) closed at A$80.62 on Dec 12, 2025. Here’s the latest news, filings, analyst targets, and what to watch before the next ASX session. Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) finished Friday’s session modestly lower, even as the broader Australian market put on a surprisingly festive “Santa rally” outfit. At the close on Friday, 12 December 2025, Wesfarmers shares ended at A$80.62, down about 0.49% on the day after trading between roughly A$80.48 and A$81.40. Wesfarmers+2Yahoo Finance+2 That slight dip stood out mainly because the S&P/ASX 200 jumped 1.23% to 8,697.3—a strong risk-on day driven by big moves elsewhere (materials and financials
13 December 2025
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Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) Stock After the Bell 12.12.2025: EVN Closes at A$12.76 Near a Fresh High — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) Stock After the Bell 12.12.2025: EVN Closes at A$12.76 Near a Fresh High — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) ended Friday’s session (12 December 2025) still riding the tailwinds of a roaring precious-metals tape, closing at A$12.76 after trading as high as A$12.81 — a level that effectively marks a fresh peak for the year-to-date run. Intelligent Investor It was also a strong “risk-on with a gold-core” kind of day for the broader market: the S&P/ASX 200 finished up 1.23%, and Market Index highlighted the Gold Sub-Index (XGD) jumping 4.5% as resources stocks led the charge into the close. Market Index Offshore, bullion remained a key part of the narrative. Reuters reported gold holding near
13 December 2025
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PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock After the Bell 12 December 2025: Share Price Recap, New Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock After the Bell 12 December 2025: Share Price Recap, New Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

PLS Group Limited (ASX: PLS) — the lithium producer formerly known as Pilbara Minerals — finished Friday’s session with a small pullback, even as the broader Australian market enjoyed a strong risk-on burst into the weekend. Here’s what actually happened in the tape on 12 December 2025, what the latest forecasts and broker notes are saying, and the key items worth checking before the next market open. PLS share price after the bell (12.12.2025): the numbers that mattered PLS closed Friday, 12 Dec 2025 at A$4.10, after trading in a relatively wide intraday band: A$4.17 open, A$4.24 high, A$4.06 low,
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Telstra Group Limited (ASX:TLS) Stock After the Bell (12 Dec 2025): Share Price, Buyback Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Telstra Group Limited (ASX:TLS) Stock After the Bell (12 Dec 2025): Share Price, Buyback Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

SYDNEY — Telstra Group Limited (ASX:TLS) finished Friday’s session (12 December 2025) slightly lower, then posted a fresh after-hours update on its on‑market share buyback. For investors tracking Telstra’s dividend profile, capital returns, and the broader “defensive” trade on the ASX, the late-day disclosure is the key headline to digest before the next trading session. A quick calendar reality check: 13 December 2025 is a Saturday, and the ASX cash market does not trade on weekends, so there is no Saturday “market open.” The next Telstra price discovery on the ASX will be the next business day session. TradingHours+1 Telstra
13 December 2025
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Woodside Energy (WDS) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 12, 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open (Dec. 13)

Woodside Energy (WDS) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 12, 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open (Dec. 13)

Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS) finished Friday near-flat in Australia and lower in the U.S. Here’s the latest news, analyst forecasts, and the weekend setup. Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS; NYSE: WDS) ended the Friday, December 12, 2025 session with a “steady but cautious” tape: the Australian listing closed essentially flat, while the U.S.-listed ADR finished lower—before showing a small bounce in after-hours trading. That split matters because Woodside sits at the crossroads of two things markets have been obsessing over this week: (1) soft oil pricing and oversupply talk, and (2) the long game around LNG growth
13 December 2025
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South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) After the Bell 12 December 2025: Why the Stock Jumped, Fresh Broker Calls, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) After the Bell 12 December 2025: Why the Stock Jumped, Fresh Broker Calls, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) finished Friday, 12 December 2025, with a clear “risk-on resources” tailwind behind it—closing at A$3.56, up 1.71% on the session, after trading between A$3.48 and A$3.565 on volume of about 25.65 million shares. Intelligent Investor+1 That move mattered in a broader tape that finally looked a lot like December is “supposed” to look: the S&P/ASX 200 surged 1.23% in a strong session led by Materials (+2.03%) and a sharp move in gold-linked names. Market Index Below is what stood out after the close on 12/12/2025, plus the practical checklist for what to know before the next
13 December 2025
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Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price After the Bell on 12 December 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price After the Bell on 12 December 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

(SEO): Westpac shares closed at A$38.80 on 12 Dec 2025. Here’s what moved WBC, the latest AGM headlines, rate forecasts, sector outlook, and the key catalysts to watch next. Westpac Banking Corporation shares finished Friday’s session higher, riding a broad “risk-on” bounce across the Australian market and a rebound in financials. But the real story for investors isn’t just the closing print—it’s the mix of governance fallout from the AGM, intensifying focus on scams and operational resilience, and a macro backdrop that’s swinging between “rates could stay high” and “growth is cooling faster than expected.” Below is what mattered after
13 December 2025
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NAB Share Price Climbs After AGM and Dividend Day: What ASX:NAB Investors Need Before the Next Market Open (13 December 2025)

NAB Share Price Climbs After AGM and Dividend Day: What ASX:NAB Investors Need Before the Next Market Open (13 December 2025)

National Australia Bank Limited (ASX: NAB) ended Friday’s session (12 December 2025) higher, with investors digesting a busy day of AGM headlines, shareholder votes, and a key dividend milestone. NAB closed at A$42.13, up A$0.75 (+1.81%), after trading between A$41.60 and A$42.28. Intelligent Investor+1 One important housekeeping note before we get into the news: the ASX is not open on Saturday, 13 December 2025, and the ASX “today’s announcements” page shows no company announcements published on 13 December 2025. So practically, this is a “weekend briefing” for the next trading session. Australian Securities Exchange What moved NAB stock after the
13 December 2025
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ANZ Share Price After the Bell (12 Dec 2025): Ex-CEO Lawsuit, Pay Governance Spotlight, and What to Watch Before the Next ASX Open

ANZ Share Price After the Bell (12 Dec 2025): Ex-CEO Lawsuit, Pay Governance Spotlight, and What to Watch Before the Next ASX Open

ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) ended Friday, 12 December 2025 higher even as headlines focused on former CEO Shayne Elliott’s Supreme Court claim over A$13.5 million in cut bonuses. Here’s the close recap, the key news, analyst price targets, and the real “pre-open” checklist investors should have ready. SYDNEY — ANZ Group Holdings Limited shares finished up on Friday, 12 December 2025, and they did it while carrying one of those stories markets love: executive pay, regulators, and a lawsuit with a very specific number attached to it. After the close, the core narrative for ANZ stock isn’t “mystery,”
13 December 2025
CSL Limited Stock (ASX:CSL) After the Bell on Dec. 12, 2025: Buyback Update, HEMGENIX Five‑Year Data, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

CSL Limited Stock (ASX:CSL) After the Bell on Dec. 12, 2025: Buyback Update, HEMGENIX Five‑Year Data, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

CSL Limited shares finished Friday’s session firmly higher, with the biotech giant benefiting from a broader rebound in Australian healthcare stocks and fresh attention on two CSL-specific threads: its ongoing on-market share buyback and the latest long-term durability data for its hemophilia B gene therapy, HEMGENIX. Market Index+2CSL Limited+2 Below is what happened after the bell on 12.12.2025, what the latest news and analysis dated 12.12.2025 is highlighting, and the key signals to monitor heading into the next session. (One calendar quirk first: 13.12.2025 is a Saturday, so the ASX isn’t open; the “next open” for ASX:CSL is the next
13 December 2025
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Share Price After the Bell 12 December 2025: What Drove the Jump, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Share Price After the Bell 12 December 2025: What Drove the Jump, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) closed up 2.11% on 12 Dec 2025. Here’s the after-the-bell recap, latest analyst targets, and key catalysts to watch. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) finished Friday’s session with a decisive bounce. After the market close on Friday, 12 December 2025, CBA shares settled at A$155.96, up A$3.22 (+2.11%) on the day, with an intraday range of A$153.02 to A$156.38. Investing.com+1 That move put CBA back in the spotlight at exactly the moment investors are re-litigating the “big question” hanging over Australia’s largest bank: is CBA’s quality worth its premium valuation—especially as the interest-rate narrative keeps
13 December 2025
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Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Share Price After the Bell (Dec. 12, 2025): Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Share Price After the Bell (Dec. 12, 2025): Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Macquarie Group Limited (ASX: MQG) finished Friday’s session firmly higher, riding a broad “risk-on” move in Australian equities that saw financials rejoin the rally. With December 13, 2025 falling on a Saturday (no ASX session), investors now have a weekend window to digest the latest filings and headlines ahead of the next regular ASX open on Monday, December 15. Market Index+1 Below is what happened after the bell on December 12, 2025, the news flow dated December 12, and the main cues worth tracking before trading resumes. After the bell: how MQG traded on Friday, December 12, 2025 Macquarie shares
13 December 2025
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