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Stock Market News 21 December 2025

Standard Chartered PLC (LSE: STAN) Stock: Near a 52‑Week High on Buybacks, Better Returns — and a New Set of Analyst Targets for 2026

Standard Chartered PLC (LSE: STAN) Stock: Near a 52‑Week High on Buybacks, Better Returns — and a New Set of Analyst Targets for 2026

Standard Chartered PLC shares have pushed up to the top end of their 2025 trading range, as investors weigh an improving profitability story and steady capital returns against a noisier backdrop of regulatory and legal headlines. As of the last market close before the weekend (Friday, 19 December 2025), Standard Chartered stock closed at 1,788.50p after trading between 1,779.00p and…
BP plc Stock News and Forecasts (Dec. 21, 2025): Meg O’Neill Named CEO, Buyback Questions, and Analyst Targets for BP.L and NYSE:BP

BP plc Stock News and Forecasts (Dec. 21, 2025): Meg O’Neill Named CEO, Buyback Questions, and Analyst Targets for BP.L and NYSE:BP

Dec. 21, 2025 — BP plc stock is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with a rare mix of certainty (a new chief executive is locked in) and uncertainty (what that CEO will actually do with BP’s portfolio, debt, and capital returns). Over the past several days, the company has confirmed a leadership handover to Woodside Energy’s Meg O’Neill,…
Shell PLC Stock (SHEL) News & Forecasts on Dec. 21, 2025: Buybacks, Deepwater Bets, and What Analysts See for 2026

Shell PLC Stock (SHEL) News & Forecasts on Dec. 21, 2025: Buybacks, Deepwater Bets, and What Analysts See for 2026

Shell plc stock (trading as SHEL in London and New York) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar investor storyline—cash returns first—but with a few spicy plot twists: a fresh Gulf of Mexico oil recovery investment, ongoing share buybacks, renewed M&A chatter, and a UK audit-watchdog probe that brings governance risk back into the headlines. Reuters Because…
British American Tobacco Stock (BATS.L, BTI): £1.3bn Buyback, 2026 Outlook, and What Analysts Forecast as of Dec. 21, 2025

British American Tobacco Stock (BATS.L, BTI): £1.3bn Buyback, 2026 Outlook, and What Analysts Forecast as of Dec. 21, 2025

Dec. 21, 2025 — British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) heads into year-end with a familiar investor tug-of-war: the market loves the company’s cash returns (dividends + buybacks), but keeps side-eyeing the regulatory and competitive turbulence in “smokeless” products—especially in the United States. With markets closed on Sunday, the latest reference point is Friday’s close (Dec. 19, 2025). BAT’s London-listed shares…
HSBC Stock News and Forecast (Dec. 21, 2025): HSBC Shares Near Highs as Broker Upgrades, Hang Seng Buyout and Rate-Cut Bets Collide

HSBC Stock News and Forecast (Dec. 21, 2025): HSBC Shares Near Highs as Broker Upgrades, Hang Seng Buyout and Rate-Cut Bets Collide

HSBC Holdings Plc stock is closing out 2025 with the kind of price action that makes both momentum traders and long-term investors sit up straighter in their chairs. As of Dec. 21, 2025 (a Sunday, with markets shut), HSBC’s key listings are hovering near recent highs: London-listed HSBA at about 1,167p, Hong Kong-listed 0005 at about HK$119.30, and the NYSE…
UK Stock Market Today (21 December 2025): FTSE 100 Near 10,000 as BoE Rate Cut Reframes the Outlook for 2026

UK Stock Market Today (21 December 2025): FTSE 100 Near 10,000 as BoE Rate Cut Reframes the Outlook for 2026

The UK stock market is closed today (Sunday, 21 December 2025), but investors are heading into the Christmas-shortened trading week with the FTSE 100 firmly in “near-10,000” territory, a fresh Bank of England rate cut, and a growing debate about whether 2026 marks the year the UK’s long-running valuation discount finally starts to close. Friday’s cash-market finish left London equities…
DCC Plc Stock (LSE:DCC): £600m Tender Offer Completed, Shares Cancelled — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

DCC Plc Stock (LSE:DCC): £600m Tender Offer Completed, Shares Cancelled — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch

As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, DCC Plc stock (ticker DCC on the London Stock Exchange) is digesting a major shareholder-return event: a fully subscribed £600 million tender offer that has reduced the company’s share count by roughly 12%. The move is closely tied to DCC’s ongoing strategy of simplifying into a more focused, energy-led business — a pivot that…
TCS Stock News and Forecasts (21 December 2025): AI Pivot, $1B Telefónica UK Deal, Coastal Cloud Buyout and New Targets for Tata Consultancy Services Shares

TCS Stock News and Forecasts (21 December 2025): AI Pivot, $1B Telefónica UK Deal, Coastal Cloud Buyout and New Targets for Tata Consultancy Services Shares

Tata Consultancy Services Limited (NSE: TCS, BSE: 532540) is ending 2025 with a familiar pattern for India’s IT bellwether: a busy headline tape, a strategic narrative shift toward AI, and a stock price still trying to regain lost ground after a volatile year. As of 21 December 2025 (Sunday), Indian markets are closed, so the most recent traded levels reflect…
Vodafone Idea Share Price in Focus on Dec 21, 2025: AGR Relief Buzz, ₹3,300 Crore Fundraise, and What Analysts Forecast for Vi Stock

Vodafone Idea Share Price in Focus on Dec 21, 2025: AGR Relief Buzz, ₹3,300 Crore Fundraise, and What Analysts Forecast for Vi Stock

Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) has turned into one of India’s most headline-driven stocks again—part telecom turnaround story, part policy-lottery ticket, part debt-financing thriller. As of December 21, 2025, the Vodafone Idea share price story is being shaped by three moving parts: Below is a comprehensive, news-style breakdown of the latest developments, what analysts are forecasting, and the key risks/catalysts shaping…
HDFC Bank Share Price Today: Latest Stock News, RBI Moves, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook (Dec 21, 2025)

HDFC Bank Share Price Today: Latest Stock News, RBI Moves, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook (Dec 21, 2025)

HDFC Bank Limited (NSE: HDFCBANK; NYSE: HDB) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with investors balancing three big forces: fresh regulatory developments from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), shifting interest-rate expectations, and a market that’s still trying to decide whether India’s largest private-sector lender deserves a “premium forever” valuation—or a more grounded one. As of Sunday, December 21,…
ICICI Bank stock in focus: Share price near ₹1,354 as GST demand, Nifty Bank rejig and ICICI Prudential AMC listing reshape the outlook

ICICI Bank stock in focus: Share price near ₹1,354 as GST demand, Nifty Bank rejig and ICICI Prudential AMC listing reshape the outlook

Mumbai | December 21, 2025 — ICICI Bank Limited (NSE: ICICIBANK, BSE: 532174, NYSE ADR: IBN) is ending December with investors juggling a mix of fundamentals and fast-moving headline risk: a fresh GST demand order the bank says it will contest, a major Nifty Bank index methodology revamp that could mechanically trim index weights, and a high-profile listing of ICICI…
Bharti Airtel Share Price Outlook (Dec 21, 2025): Latest News, Tariff-Hike Bets, Management Shake-Up and Analyst Targets

Bharti Airtel Share Price Outlook (Dec 21, 2025): Latest News, Tariff-Hike Bets, Management Shake-Up and Analyst Targets

Bharti Airtel Limited (NSE: BHARTIARTL) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with a classic “strong story, busy newsflow” setup: the stock is consolidating not far from its recent peak, while investors digest a cluster of corporate actions and fresh brokerage calls that keep the telecom leader in the spotlight. The last traded levels around ₹2,090–₹2,100 have kept Airtel on…

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  • Energy Transition Minerals Eyes Funding Clarity in Kvanefjeld Update Ahead of Jan 2026 Results
    January 25, 2026, 9:36 PM EST. Energy Transition Minerals (ASX:ETM) is set to release its 27 January 2026 results, which could shed light on cash reserves, funding progress, and development timelines for its Kvanefjeld rare earths project in Greenland. This project targets minerals critical for electric vehicle (EV) motors and wind turbines, integral to clean technology supply chains. Investors await clarity on financing and regulatory advancements amid zero revenue and ongoing losses. Market interest has risen, anticipating funding partnerships; however, risks of dilution and execution remain. Share prices reflect speculative optimism, with valuations ranging widely. The update is pivotal for assessing ETM's ability to sustain development without further capital raising, making it a key event for stakeholders tracking clean-tech mineral supply futures.
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