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DBS Group Holdings (SGX: D05) Stock Hits Fresh Highs: Dividend Engine, S$8B Capital Return Plan, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec 26, 2025)

DBS Group Holdings (SGX: D05) Stock Hits Fresh Highs: Dividend Engine, S$8B Capital Return Plan, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec 26, 2025)

DBS shares traded at S$56.29 on Dec. 26, 2025, near a 52-week high, with a market cap of S$159.6 billion and a P/E ratio around 14.3x. The bank is maintaining quarterly dividends of S$0.60 per share plus a S$0.15 capital return, as part of an S$8 billion capital return plan through 2027. Net profit for Q3 2025 was S$2.95 billion, down about 2% year-on-year.
26 December 2025
OCBC Stock (SGX:O39) on 26 Dec 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend and 2026 Outlook

OCBC Stock (SGX:O39) on 26 Dec 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend and 2026 Outlook

OCBC shares traded at S$19.860 on 26 December 2025, near their 52-week high of S$19.950, with 1.17 million shares changing hands. The stock’s year-end strength follows robust wealth management and fee income, as well as safe-haven flows into Singapore banks amid global uncertainty. Analyst targets now cluster near current prices ahead of the 2026 results season.
26 December 2025
Xero Limited Stock (ASX:XRO) on 26 December 2025: Latest News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for 2026

Xero Limited Stock (ASX:XRO) on 26 December 2025: Latest News, Forecasts, Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts for 2026

Xero (ASX:XRO) closed at A$112.78 on 24 December 2025, down 32% for the year, with a market cap near A$19.15 billion. The ASX is shut for Boxing Day. Xero’s H1 FY26 results showed NZ$1.19 billion revenue, 10% subscriber growth, and NZ$134.8 million net profit, but shares fell 9% after the November release. Investors are watching the US$2.5 billion Melio acquisition and margin outlook.
26 December 2025
Westpac Banking Corporation Stock (ASX:WBC): News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as of 26 December 2025

Westpac Banking Corporation Stock (ASX:WBC): News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as of 26 December 2025

Westpac last traded at A$39.14 on 24 December 2025, with the ASX closed for Boxing Day. Analysts have tempered price targets despite shares near multi-year highs. Recent reports highlight Westpac’s shift toward AI-driven scam and fraud prevention, with over A$500 million spent on such measures in five years. CEO Anthony Miller has urged social platforms to do more to combat online fraud.
DroneShield Limited Stock (ASX:DRO): Latest Contract Wins, Governance Reset, and Analyst Forecasts as 2026 Nears

DroneShield Limited Stock (ASX:DRO): Latest Contract Wins, Governance Reset, and Analyst Forecasts as 2026 Nears

DroneShield shares last closed at A$3.29 on 24 December after rebounding from November’s sharp sell-off. The company announced a $6.2 million Asia-Pacific military contract via a local reseller, with delivery and payment due in 2026. The ASX was closed for Boxing Day on 26 December. Investors remain focused on governance changes and ongoing contract momentum.
Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook on December 26, 2025

Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook on December 26, 2025

Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill will leave for BP in April 2026, with Liz Westcott named acting CEO. Shares fell nearly 3% on the news, amid ongoing construction at Scarborough and Pluto Train 2. The Australian market closed at A$23.16, down about 8% in a month. Strike action at Pluto LNG 2 remains a risk after workers voted overwhelmingly in favor.
Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) Stock News Today: Billionaire Stake Sparks a Bounce, but the 2026 Earnings Reset Is the Real Story

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) Stock News Today: Billionaire Stake Sparks a Bounce, but the 2026 Earnings Reset Is the Real Story

Treasury Wine Estates shares closed at A$5.39 on December 24, up 7.58% but still down 52% for 2025. Olivier Goudet and Platin SARL disclosed a 5.05% stake, driving a sharp rebound. Management cut 1H26 profit guidance, citing high distributor inventory and pricing issues in China. The ASX was closed December 26 for the holiday.
ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) Stock: Share Price, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (26 December 2025)

ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) Stock: Share Price, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (26 December 2025)

ANZ shares traded near A$36.30 on 26 December 2025, up about 27% for the year, valuing the bank at A$109.4 billion. The Federal Court ordered ANZ to pay a record A$250 million penalty for multiple misconduct cases. At the AGM, 32.36% of shareholders voted against the remuneration report, triggering a second strike. CEO forfeited his short-term bonus.
26 December 2025
Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts as Gold Hits New Records (26 Dec 2025)

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts as Gold Hits New Records (26 Dec 2025)

Northern Star Resources closed at A$27.01 on 24 December, the last ASX session before the Boxing Day shutdown. The ASX remained closed on 26 December, while spot gold hit a record US$4,530.60/oz offshore before easing. Northern Star shares last surged over 4% on 22 December amid a broad rally in mining stocks. Australian gold miners, including Northern Star, tracked bullion’s gains in the days before the holiday.
26 December 2025
PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS) News, Forecasts and Analysis on 26 December 2025: Record Close, Lithium Price Rally and What Investors Are Watching

PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS) News, Forecasts and Analysis on 26 December 2025: Record Close, Lithium Price Rally and What Investors Are Watching

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) closed at a record A$4.38 on 24 December, nearly doubling its share price for 2025. The surge followed stronger lithium and spodumene prices, with industry data showing multi-year highs into year-end. PLS’s rebrand from Pilbara Minerals and expansion into Brazil and downstream processing have drawn investor focus. Trading volume slowed over the holidays as attention shifted to 2026 prospects.
26 December 2025
BHP Group Ltd Stock (ASX:BHP) on Dec. 26, 2025: China Steel Curbs, Copper’s Record Run, and What Analysts Forecast Next

BHP Group Ltd Stock (ASX:BHP) on Dec. 26, 2025: China Steel Curbs, Copper’s Record Run, and What Analysts Forecast Next

China will maintain strict controls on steel output through 2030, Reuters reported Dec. 26, pushing annual crude steel production below 1 billion tons for the first time since 2019. BHP shares last closed at A$45.62 in Australia and $60.87 in New York on Dec. 24, with trading muted by holidays. Iron ore demand faces pressure from China’s policies and an unresolved contract standoff between BHP and China Mineral Resources Group.
26 December 2025
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Could Move the Share Price Next (26 December 2025)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Could Move the Share Price Next (26 December 2025)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia will pay about $68 million in additional “goodwill” refunds to concession customers after ASIC scrutiny, following $270 million in incorrect fees since 2019. The ASX is closed for Boxing Day, with CBA shares last indicated near A$161.39. The bank says payments begin in February 2026 and total goodwill refunds will reach roughly $93 million.
26 December 2025
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX Closed for Boxing Day as Global Shares Rally and Record Gold Reshapes the Outlook

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX Closed for Boxing Day as Global Shares Rally and Record Gold Reshapes the Outlook

Australia’s stock market is closed Friday, Dec. 26, for the Boxing Day holiday, halting both ASX equities and ASX 24 derivatives trading. The ASX 200 last fell 0.4% to 8,763 on Christmas Eve but ended the week up 1.6%. The next trading session is Monday, Dec. 29. Global markets moved higher Friday in thin holiday trade, with Japan’s Topix hitting a record.
26 December 2025
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 26.12.2025

CID HoldCo shares rose 23.8% in after-hours trading after Delores Rochester, a former Oracle executive, was named Chief Revenue Officer. Rochester replaces Robert Reny, who was removed Dec. 12. The company reported no accounting disputes related to the change. CID HoldCo’s market cap stands at $23.3 million after a 92% drop over the past year.
26 December 2025

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  • World Shares Mixed as UAE Quits OPEC; Oil Prices Surge Over 3%
    April 29, 2026, 7:46 AM EDT. Global markets showed mixed performance Wednesday after Wall Street losses, while oil prices surged over 3% following the UAE's announcement it will exit OPEC, impacting 40% of global oil output. Brent crude rose to $114.70 a barrel, reflecting uncertainty over the Iran war and disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates at 3.6%, continuing efforts to balance inflation and economic growth. European indices slipped, with Britain's FTSE 100 down 0.6% and Germany's DAX down 0.3%. Asian markets were split; South Korea's Kospi gained 0.8% while Taiwan's Taiex fell 0.6%. Analysts note UAE's departure could boost production but hinges on geopolitical stability in the Persian Gulf.

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Dogecoin’s Latest Move Has Traders Watching One Risk That Could Flip The Rally

Dogecoin’s Latest Move Has Traders Watching One Risk That Could Flip The Rally

29 April 2026
Dogecoin surged 10.9% to $0.1101 in 24-hour trading Wednesday, breaking above $0.10 with $2.91 billion in volume, according to CoinGecko. Meme-token presales Pepeto and AlphaPepe cited the rally to promote early-stage listings, but their claims remain unverified. Rising futures open interest has increased the risk of a sharp reversal if leveraged longs exit. Dogecoin’s market cap reached about $16.9 billion.
SoFi Stock Gets Its Q1 Verdict: Record Revenue, Bigger Loans, One Weak Spot

SoFi Stock Gets Its Q1 Verdict: Record Revenue, Bigger Loans, One Weak Spot

29 April 2026
SoFi Technologies reported first-quarter adjusted net revenue up 41% to $1.087 billion, beating estimates, with net income more than doubling to $166.7 million. Lending originations jumped 68% to $12.18 billion, while deposits rose to $40.2 billion. Technology Platform revenue dropped 27% after a major client exit. SoFi began minting SoFiUSD, a dollar-backed stablecoin, and expanded digital asset efforts.
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