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Stock Market News 8 December 2025

Hong Kong Stocks Today: Hang Seng Index Sinks 1.23% as Pop Mart Crashes and Innovent Stumbles on Index Debut

Hong Kong Stocks Today: Hang Seng Index Sinks 1.23% as Pop Mart Crashes and Innovent Stumbles on Index Debut

HONG KONG – Monday, 8 December 2025 — Hong Kong’s stock market turned sharply lower on Monday as the Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell back below the 26,000-point mark, hit by heavy selling in “new consumption” plays, mainland banks and gold counters. The pullback came even as chip names and brokerages rallied and the tech-heavy Hang Seng Tech Index managed to finish the day flat. Sing Tao News Canada+2Eastmoney Finance+2 Market recap: Hang Seng drops back under 26,000 By the closing bell, the Hang Seng Index had fallen 1.23% to 25,765.36, a loss of 319.72 points. The Hang Seng Tech
8 December 2025
Sensex Falls Over 700 Points Intraday, Nifty Slips Below 26,000: 5 Big Reasons Why the Indian Stock Market Turned Red on 8 December 2025

Sensex Falls Over 700 Points Intraday, Nifty Slips Below 26,000: 5 Big Reasons Why the Indian Stock Market Turned Red on 8 December 2025

Indian stock markets started the new week on a shaky note on Monday, 8 December 2025, as investors turned cautious ahead of a crucial US Federal Reserve policy meeting, even as the rupee hovered near record lows and aviation major IndiGo extended a sharp slump. By early afternoon, the BSE Sensex had fallen between 600–700 points to around 85,000, while the NSE Nifty 50 dropped below the psychologically important 26,000 mark, with broader midcap and small-cap indices down nearly 2–2.5%.Business Standard+1 At various points in the session, the fall was broad-based, led by realty, PSU banks and mid- and small-cap
8 December 2025
China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Composite Rises on Export Beat as Hang Seng Slips Before Fed Cut – December 8, 2025

China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Composite Rises on Export Beat as Hang Seng Slips Before Fed Cut – December 8, 2025

BEIJING / HONG KONG – On Monday, December 8, 2025, China’s mainland stock markets extended their 2025 rally while Hong Kong equities lost ground, as traders digested stronger‑than‑expected November export data, fresh regulatory easing for financial firms and growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will cut rates again this week.Reuters+2TradingView+2 By the close, the Shanghai Composite Index was hovering around 3,924 points, up roughly 0.6% on the day after trading between about 3,905 and 3,936, leaving it not far from its 52‑week high near 4,034.Investing.com+1 The blue‑chip CSI 300 Index, which tracks major Shanghai and Shenzhen A‑shares, climbed about 1.2% to roughly 4,639, extending a roughly 17% gain
Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Edges Higher as Stable Yen Offsets SoftBank Slump Ahead of BoJ Rate Decision

Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Edges Higher as Stable Yen Offsets SoftBank Slump Ahead of BoJ Rate Decision

Tokyo’s stock market finished Monday, 8 December 2025, slightly higher, as a pause in recent yen strength and a rebound in property stocks outweighed a sharp fall in heavyweight SoftBank Group. The move came despite a surprisingly weak GDP revision and rising expectations that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will raise interest rates at its meeting later this month. TradingView+1 Key takeaways for Tokyo stock market today (8 December 2025) How Tokyo’s stock market traded today: Nikkei 225 vs. Topix On Monday, the Nikkei 225 inched higher to about 50,581.94, gaining roughly 0.2% compared with Friday’s close. The Topix broad market index did better, rising around 0.7% to approximately 3,384.31, reflecting
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Slips 0.12% Ahead of RBA Rate Decision (8 December 2025)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Slips 0.12% Ahead of RBA Rate Decision (8 December 2025)

Australian shares eased lower on Monday as investors positioned cautiously ahead of a closely watched Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting, with losses in heavyweight miners offset by a sharp rally in lithium stocks, firmer telcos and takeover-driven gains in property. Market Index+2ABC+2 Australia stock market today: key numbers (8 December 2025) Date: Monday, 8 December 2025 (Sydney)Exchange: Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Headline moves Sector scoreboard Global leads were modestly positive: US futures pointed slightly higher, after Friday’s Wall Street session saw the S&P 500 gain about 0.2% and edge closer to record territory, but those cues were overshadowed locally by central-bank uncertainty and a pullback in several major
8 December 2025
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Ends Flat Near 9,670 as Investors Await Fed and BoE Rate Cuts (8 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Ends Flat Near 9,670 as Investors Await Fed and BoE Rate Cuts (8 December 2025)

The UK stock market drew a deep breath rather than a big move on Monday, 8 December 2025, as traders looked past a quiet session in London toward a pivotal week for global central banks. The FTSE 100 finished essentially unchanged, closing around 9,667 after drifting in a tight intraday range of roughly 9,659–9,676. Over the past 12 months the index is still up about 15–16%, having traded between roughly 7,545 and 9,930in the last year, leaving it only a few percent below November’s recent peak. Investing.com Sterling hovered around $1.33 against the US dollar, little changed from recent days, reinforcing the sense of calm before this week’s US Federal
Treasure Global (TGL) Stock Explodes After Reverse Split but Faces Nasdaq Delisting Risk – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis as of December 8, 2025

Treasure Global (TGL) Stock Explodes After Reverse Split but Faces Nasdaq Delisting Risk – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis as of December 8, 2025

Treasure Global Inc. (NASDAQ: TGL) has just delivered one of the wildest weeks on Wall Street’s micro‑cap stage. After a 1‑for‑20 reverse stock split took effect on Friday, December 5, 2025, the stock ripped roughly 276% higher to close at $25.44, with after‑hours trading briefly pushing quotes near $49. StockAnalysis Beneath the eye‑catching price action is a tangled mix of Nasdaq delisting risk, extreme float shrinkage, aggressive 2026 growth promises, and a high‑concept fintech/digital‑asset strategy built around its ZCITY app, OXI Wallet, UNIRWA tokens and the Quarters Elite acquisition. Stock Titan+3GlobeNewswire+3GlobeNewswire+3 Here’s a structured look at what actually happened, what
8 December 2025
Cemtrex (CETX) Stock on December 8, 2025: Reverse Split Shock, Aerospace Pivot and Conflicting AI Forecasts

Cemtrex (CETX) Stock on December 8, 2025: Reverse Split Shock, Aerospace Pivot and Conflicting AI Forecasts

Cemtrex Inc. (NASDAQ: CETX), a micro‑cap technology company that straddles intelligent security, industrial services and now aerospace, enters December 8, 2025 as one of the most volatile tickers on the Nasdaq Capital Market. After a 1‑for‑15 reverse stock split in late September, the stock has bounced from its lows but remains deeply underwater on a one‑year view. As of the last U.S. trading session on Friday, December 5, Cemtrex closed around $3.07 per share, up about 3.7% on the day, with an intraday range of roughly $2.82 to $4.14. Over the past 12 months the stock has fallen more than
Dollar Tree (DLTR) Stock Near 52‑Week High After Q3 Beat and Raised 2025 Outlook: What Investors Need to Know Today

Dollar Tree (DLTR) Stock Near 52‑Week High After Q3 Beat and Raised 2025 Outlook: What Investors Need to Know Today

As of December 8, 2025, Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) is trading just below new 52‑week highs after a powerful post‑earnings rally. The discount retailer has: Below is a detailed, news‑driven look at Dollar Tree stock today, based on the latest earnings, forecasts, and analyst commentary available on December 8, 2025. Dollar Tree stock today: price, performance, and trading range Real‑time market data show Dollar Tree shares changing hands around $122–123 per share, after closing at $122.44 on December 5, 2025. That places DLTR: MarketBeat TradingView’s post‑earnings coverage notes that Dollar Tree has been one of the more volatile large‑cap
Ashtead Group (AHT) Stock on 8 December 2025: Share Price, Buyback Momentum, US Listing and Q2 Results Preview

Ashtead Group (AHT) Stock on 8 December 2025: Share Price, Buyback Momentum, US Listing and Q2 Results Preview

Ashtead Group plc – the London‑listed owner of Sunbelt Rentals and one of the world’s largest equipment rental businesses – sits at an interesting junction on 8 December 2025. The Ashtead Group share price is still about a quarter below last year’s peak, yet the company is throwing off huge free cash flow, buying back stock at pace, and preparing to shift its primary listing from London to New York. With second‑quarter results due on 9 December and a US listing targeted for early 2026, investors are watching closely to see whether AHT is a wounded cyclical or an under‑appreciated
8 December 2025
NatWest Group Plc Stock Near Record Highs: Share Price, Buybacks, Stress Test Results and 2026 Outlook (8 December 2025)

NatWest Group Plc Stock Near Record Highs: Share Price, Buybacks, Stress Test Results and 2026 Outlook (8 December 2025)

NatWest Group Plc (LON: NWG, NYSE: NWG) is ending 2025 in a very different place to where it spent most of the last decade: shares are trading close to post‑crisis highs, the UK government is finally out of the shareholder register, and regulators have just confirmed that the big UK banks can survive some pretty nasty economic weather.Reuters+2NatWest Group Investors+2 Here’s a deep dive into what’s driving NatWest’s share price as of 8 December 2025, and what recent forecasts and analysis say about 2026 and beyond. 1. NatWest share price today: still near 12‑month highs On Monday 8 December 2025,
8 December 2025
Compass Group PLC Stock on 8 December 2025: Vermaat Deal, AI Tailwinds and Berenberg’s £31 Target

Compass Group PLC Stock on 8 December 2025: Vermaat Deal, AI Tailwinds and Berenberg’s £31 Target

Updated 8 December 2025 — All figures in USD or GBP as stated. This article is for information only and is not investment advice. Snapshot: Compass Group PLC on 8 December 2025 As of Monday, 8 December 2025, Compass Group PLC (LON: CPG; OTC: CMPGF / CMPGY) sits in that oddly interesting place where fundamentals look strong, but the share price still sulks. Key data points today: On 8 December, the narrative is being pulled in two directions at once: Let’s unpack what’s going on. Today’s headlines (8 December 2025): Berenberg goes to £31, insiders trim stakes Berenberg raises the
National Grid plc (LON: NG, NYSE: NGG) Stock on 8 December 2025 – RIIO‑T3 Decision, Scrip Dividend Deadline and 2026 Outlook

National Grid plc (LON: NG, NYSE: NGG) Stock on 8 December 2025 – RIIO‑T3 Decision, Scrip Dividend Deadline and 2026 Outlook

As of 8 December 2025, National Grid plc’s London‑listed shares are trading close to their 52‑week highs, supported by a powerful combination of regulatory clarity from Ofgem’s RIIO‑T3 decision, a record capital investment programme, a 4%‑plus dividend yield, and new AI initiatives to manage wildfire risk. At the same time, investors are digesting today’s scrip dividend election deadline for ADR holders, the implications of the 2024 £7bn rights issue, and a new CEO now in the hot seat. National Grid+4Investing.com+4DirectorsTalk Interviews+4 Key takeaways for National Grid stock on 8 December 2025 National Grid share price today and recent performance On
8 December 2025
Tesco Share Price Today: TSCO’s Buyback, Dividend Outlook and Analyst Forecasts as of 8 December 2025

Tesco Share Price Today: TSCO’s Buyback, Dividend Outlook and Analyst Forecasts as of 8 December 2025

Tesco PLC (LON: TSCO) heads into the key Christmas trading period with its share price hovering just below recent highs, a hefty share buyback underway and analysts broadly positive but no longer screaming “bargain”. As of the session on 8 December 2025, Tesco shares trade around 452p, compared with a previous close of 453p, within a 52‑week range of roughly 310p to 480p.Investing.com+1 After a strong run in 2025, the stock now sits only a few percentage points below its November peak. Below is a detailed look at the latest price action, corporate news, earnings, dividends and analyst forecasts that
8 December 2025
BAE Systems (LON: BA, BAESY) Stock on 8 December 2025: Share Price, Defence Contracts and 2026 Forecast

BAE Systems (LON: BA, BAESY) Stock on 8 December 2025: Share Price, Defence Contracts and 2026 Forecast

All data and prices are as of 8 December 2025 unless stated otherwise. This article is for information only and is not investment advice. Snapshot: Where BAE Systems stock stands today BAE Systems plc is one of the world’s largest defence and aerospace groups, with operations spanning combat aircraft, armoured vehicles, warships, submarines, electronics and cyber-security. As of 8 December 2025: On the US over‑the‑counter market, the American Depositary Receipts: In short: BAE is no longer at euphoric highs, but still trades at a premium valuation after a huge multi‑year run, with the market now weighing rich fundamentals against high
8 December 2025
GSK Stock Today, December 8, 2025: Price, Buyback, CEO Change and 2026 Forecast

GSK Stock Today, December 8, 2025: Price, Buyback, CEO Change and 2026 Forecast

Updated 8 December 2025 GSK share price snapshot GSK plc (LON: GSK; NYSE: GSK) heads into the second week of December trading near its 52‑week highs after a year of strong execution in specialty medicines and a powerful buyback programme. In simple terms: GSK stock has already re-rated sharply in 2025 and now trades as a large‑cap growth/value hybrid rather than the deeply discounted “problem child” it looked like a couple of years ago. Latest corporate news: Q3 beat, guidance upgrade and accelerating buyback Strong Q3 2025 performance On 29 October 2025, GSK reported a better‑than‑expected third quarter and raised
SSE PLC Stock: Is the £33bn Grid Investment Plan Already in the Price? (8 December 2025 Update)

SSE PLC Stock: Is the £33bn Grid Investment Plan Already in the Price? (8 December 2025 Update)

SSE PLC (LON:SSE) has turned itself into one of the purest UK-listed plays on the electricity transition. After unveiling a fully funded £33 billion five‑year investment plan in November, the shares have surged to near-record highs and are now firmly in the market’s spotlight. SSE+1 Below is a detailed look at the latest share price, November interim results, the new investment strategy, regulatory backdrop, dividend outlook and what analysts are forecasting for SSE stock as of 8 December 2025. SSE share price today and recent performance According to SSE’s own investor website, the SSE share price stands at 2,154p as of
Rio Tinto plc (RIO) Stock: Share Price Near Highs as New CEO Reset Targets Up to 50% Earnings Growth by 2030

Rio Tinto plc (RIO) Stock: Share Price Near Highs as New CEO Reset Targets Up to 50% Earnings Growth by 2030

Published: 8 December 2025 – Informational only, not investment advice. Rio Tinto stock today: near record highs with a big strategy reset Rio Tinto’s shares are trading very close to record territory just days after new CEO Simon Trott used the 2025 Capital Markets Day to redraw the group’s roadmap to 2030. On the New York Stock Exchange, Rio Tinto’s ADRs (ticker: RIO) closed at $73.06 on 5 December, within touching distance of their all‑time closing high of $74.28 on 3 December and a 52‑week high of $74.53.StockAnalysis+1 Over the past year the stock is up around 18–22%, ahead of
8 December 2025
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Stock: ChatGPT Deal, £1bn Buyback and 2026 Price Targets – December 8, 2025

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Stock: ChatGPT Deal, £1bn Buyback and 2026 Price Targets – December 8, 2025

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG.L) has moved firmly into the spotlight this December. The stock is trading in the mid‑8,000p range as investors digest an aggressive share buyback programme, a high‑profile collaboration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, expanding AI partnerships, and a series of bullish analyst forecasts for 2026 and beyond. As of early December 2025, LSEG shares sit well below their 52‑week highs around 12,185p, with a range over the past year of roughly 8,096p–12,185p.Investing.com That puts the current price in the lower half of the range, even as the company reports solid growth and ramps up capital returns. At
Barclays PLC Stock Update: Buybacks, Evelyn Partners Bid Talk and 2026 Outlook (8 December 2025)

Barclays PLC Stock Update: Buybacks, Evelyn Partners Bid Talk and 2026 Outlook (8 December 2025)

Tickers: LSE: BARC · NYSE: BCS Barclays PLC stock has had a huge run into the end of 2025, and the latest news cycle adds fresh fuel to the story: an accelerating share buyback, live takeover speculation, and a growing pile of analyst upgrades. In London, Barclays shares have recently been trading in the mid‑430p range, with a closing price of 434.40p on 5 December, while the New York–listed ADR (BCS) is around $23.20–$23.22, near the top of its 52‑week range.Investing.com Below is a deep dive into today’s announcements (8 December 2025), the latest forecasts, and what they might mean
8 December 2025

Stock Market Today

Agricultural Bank of China 601288 A-shares slide as tech rout bites; inflation data is the next test

Agricultural Bank of China 601288 A-shares slide as tech rout bites; inflation data is the next test

7 February 2026
Agricultural Bank of China’s A shares closed down 0.45% at 6.67 yuan in Shanghai Friday, with turnover at 2.24 billion yuan. The bank’s A-share capital remained unchanged at 319.24 billion shares as of Jan. 31. Mainland and Hong Kong stocks fell after a global tech selloff and a sharp drop in silver futures. China’s January CPI data is due Feb. 11, with trading expected to thin ahead of the Lunar New Year break.
Palantir stock price rebounds after AI shakeout — what traders watch next week

Palantir stock price rebounds after AI shakeout — what traders watch next week

7 February 2026
Palantir Technologies shares rose 4.5% to $135.90 Friday after reporting a 70% jump in Q4 revenue to $1.407 billion and forecasting 61% revenue growth in 2026. The stock rebounded from a 6.8% drop Thursday, triggered by concerns over Big Tech capital spending and AI’s impact on software demand. A new partnership with Cognizant and U.S. government policy shifts kept Palantir in focus. Director Alexander D. Moore sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2.
Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

7 February 2026
Coca-Cola will discontinue its frozen products, including the Minute Maid frozen line, in the U.S. and Canada in Q1 2026. Shares closed Friday up 0.66% at $79.03 ahead of Tuesday’s quarterly results. CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares on Feb. 3 for about $26 million under a pre-arranged plan. Options pricing suggests a possible 3% move after earnings.
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