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Stock Market News 20 December 2025

UOB Stock (SGX:U11) Outlook: Latest News, Dividend Updates and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 20, 2025)

UOB Stock (SGX:U11) Outlook: Latest News, Dividend Updates and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 20, 2025)

SINGAPORE — United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) stock closed at S$34.70 on Dec 19, ending a week in which the lender lagged DBS and OCBC, with market attention squarely on Greater China commercial real estate risks and a fresh report that UOB is exploring strategic options for its asset management arm. The Straits Times For investors tracking UOB (ticker U11…
20 December 2025
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Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Stock Update: Priceline Pharmacies Enter Administration, AI Push Accelerates, and Analysts See Limited Upside Into 2026

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Stock Update: Priceline Pharmacies Enter Administration, AI Push Accelerates, and Analysts See Limited Upside Into 2026

PERTH — December 20, 2025 — Wesfarmers Limited (ASX: WES) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with its share price sitting close to where many analysts say “fair value” begins and ends — and with fresh, very real-world news in its health division putting that thesis to the test. Wesfarmers shares last closed at A$81.02 on Friday, December 19,…
20 December 2025
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts as of 20 December 2025

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts as of 20 December 2025

SYDNEY/PERTH — 20 December 2025 — Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX:LYC) has spent 2025 doing what rare-earth stocks do best: swinging between geopolitical darling and execution-risk stress test. As of 20 December 2025, Lynas shares are around A$12.19, putting the stock well below its 2025 peak (and reminding investors that “critical minerals” is not a synonym for “low volatility”). Investing…
20 December 2025
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Westpac (ASX:WBC) Share Price Today: Latest News, Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (20 Dec 2025)

Westpac (ASX:WBC) Share Price Today: Latest News, Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (20 Dec 2025)

Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with two forces pulling in opposite directions: a “big bank bid” that’s kept Australian financials resilient, and a growing pile of evidence that earnings growth in mortgages is getting harder (and pricier) to extract. As of Saturday, 20 December 2025, the ASX is closed for the weekend — so…
20 December 2025
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National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (20 December 2025)

National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (20 December 2025)

National Australia Bank Limited (ASX: NAB) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with investors balancing three competing forces: a still-resilient banking earnings base, a shifting interest-rate narrative (again), and a market that’s become less forgiving of “expensive defensives.” As of the latest close (Friday, 19 December), NAB shares were trading around A$42.14, up 0.84% on the day, with a…
20 December 2025
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Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) Stock: Latest News, EVN Share Price Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (20 December 2025)

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) Stock: Latest News, EVN Share Price Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (20 December 2025)

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with its share price hovering near a fresh 52‑week high—after a year dominated by surging Australian‑dollar gold prices, record cash generation, and a growing debate over whether the stock has simply run too far, too fast. As of the last ASX session (Friday, 19 December 2025), EVN closed at…
20 December 2025
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MCE Holdings Outlook (Dec 20, 2025): HLIB Keeps “Buy” as New Revenue Streams, Auto Hub and Perodua EV Supply Chain Set Up a Stronger 2026

MCE Holdings Outlook (Dec 20, 2025): HLIB Keeps “Buy” as New Revenue Streams, Auto Hub and Perodua EV Supply Chain Set Up a Stronger 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20, 2025 — MCE Holdings Bhd (Bursa Malaysia: MCEHLDG) is back on investors’ radar this weekend after a softer start to FY2026 collided with a more upbeat analyst narrative: Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) is keeping its BUY call and RM2.38 target price, arguing that new revenue streams and fresh model launches should lift sequential performance —…
20 December 2025
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ANZ Group Holdings Limited Stock (ASX: ANZ): $250m Federal Court Penalty, AGM Pay “Strike”, Dividend Paid — and Analyst Forecasts as of 20 Dec 2025

ANZ Group Holdings Limited Stock (ASX: ANZ): $250m Federal Court Penalty, AGM Pay “Strike”, Dividend Paid — and Analyst Forecasts as of 20 Dec 2025

Updated 20 December 2025 (AEST). ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with a rare mix of competing narratives: strong shareholder income (a final dividend just landed), a major strategic reset under new CEO Nuno Matos, and a heavy governance/regulatory overhang after a Federal Court-ordered A$250 million penalty tied to misconduct spanning both institutional…
20 December 2025
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Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Stock Today: Share Price Pullback, Alta Copper Deal, Green Iron Push and 2026 Iron Ore Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Stock Today: Share Price Pullback, Alta Copper Deal, Green Iron Push and 2026 Iron Ore Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) heads into the weekend with investors juggling three big forces that rarely play nicely together: an iron ore market that’s proving tougher than many expected, a fresh push into copper via the proposed buyout of Alta Copper, and a decarbonisation strategy that’s shifting from “hydrogen hype” toward nearer-term industrial projects like green iron and electrification. Reuters…
20 December 2025
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Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Latest News, Share Price Forecasts, and What to Watch in 2026

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Latest News, Share Price Forecasts, and What to Watch in 2026

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) has spent much of 2025 behaving like a classic gold-leverage trade: when bullion sprints, miners with scale, liquidity and a credible growth pipeline tend to get pulled along like iron filings to a magnet. But heading into the final stretch of the year, the story has become more nuanced—less “gold up = stock up,” and…
20 December 2025
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PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets and Key Catalysts as of 20 December 2025

PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets and Key Catalysts as of 20 December 2025

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) — the company many investors still instinctively call “Pilbara Minerals” — heads into the final stretch of 2025 with a refreshed leadership slate, a string of capital structure updates, and a lithium market narrative that’s swinging back toward “cyclical recovery” after a bruising downcycle. The stock last traded at A$3.93 (Friday, 19 December), giving PLS a…
20 December 2025
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BHP Group Ltd Stock (BHP): Latest News, Key Risks, and 2026 Forecasts as of Dec. 20, 2025

BHP Group Ltd Stock (BHP): Latest News, Key Risks, and 2026 Forecasts as of Dec. 20, 2025

BHP Group Ltd stock is ending 2025 with a familiar, slightly paradoxical vibe: the long-term “electrification” narrative is alive and well thanks to copper, but the near-term “China + iron ore” reality still has the steering wheel. As of the latest trade timestamp on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, BHP’s US-listed ADR last traded around $59.32. Below is a roundup of…
20 December 2025
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    January 25, 2026, 12:10 PM EST. The Nasdaq Composite has risen 111% over three years, fueled by tech sector strength and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption. Global AI spending is expected to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026, up 44% from last year, with further growth anticipated. Applied Materials (AMAT), a semiconductor equipment maker, surged 72% in six months due to high demand for AI-specific chips. Industry group SEMI forecasts semiconductor equipment sales to rise from $133 billion in 2025 to $145 billion in 2026, supported by increased capital expenditures from major chipmakers like TSMC and Micron. Applied Materials posted record fiscal 2025 revenue of $28.4 billion and may exceed revenue expectations in the current year, driven by this strong demand.
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