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Stock Market 18 December 2025

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on Dec 18, 2025: Record Highs, Today’s Outage, Analyst Targets and the 2026 Outlook

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on Dec 18, 2025: Record Highs, Today’s Outage, Analyst Targets and the 2026 Outlook

OCBC shares hovered near record highs at S$19.42 on Dec. 18, 2025, despite a brief digital banking log-in outage that was resolved by early afternoon. About 1,000 users reported issues before service returned. The stock showed little reaction, trading flat at midday. Analysts cited wealth management momentum and capital returns as key drivers for the bank’s recent price gains.
18 December 2025
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Singapore Exchange Ltd Stock (SGX: S68) Slips to S$16.68 on Dec 18, 2025 as Analysts Lift Targets but Valuation Debate Intensifies

Singapore Exchange Ltd Stock (SGX: S68) Slips to S$16.68 on Dec 18, 2025 as Analysts Lift Targets but Valuation Debate Intensifies

SGX shares closed at S$16.68 on Dec. 18, down 0.18%, despite November data showing securities market turnover up 18% year-on-year to S$35.5 billion. Daily average value rose 24% to S$1.8 billion. Trading volume for the day reached about 743,600 shares. Analysts have raised price targets as market activity picks up.
18 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Today (18 Dec 2025): STI Slips as Global Tech Jitters, Central Bank Risk and Singtel-Optus Headlines Shape SGX Mood

Singapore Stock Market Today (18 Dec 2025): STI Slips as Global Tech Jitters, Central Bank Risk and Singtel-Optus Headlines Shape SGX Mood

The Straits Times Index closed at 4,564.67, down 10.81 points or 0.24%, after a narrow trading session. Investors showed caution amid global tech volatility and upcoming central bank decisions. Demand for Singapore government bonds increased, with their correlation to US Treasuries dropping to near zero. Local equities saw selective interest as year-end liquidity tightened.
18 December 2025
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DBS Group Holdings Stock (SGX: D05) Near Record Highs as RMB Clearing Role, Fintech Tie-Ups and Capital Returns Keep Bulls Engaged

DBS Group Holdings Stock (SGX: D05) Near Record Highs as RMB Clearing Role, Fintech Tie-Ups and Capital Returns Keep Bulls Engaged

DBS shares traded near record highs at S$55 on Dec. 18, 2025, after hitting S$56 earlier in the week. Market capitalization stood at about S$156.75 billion. Crypto.com announced it had expanded SGD and USD payment rails with DBS, allowing users to deposit and withdraw funds via DBS banking. Investors remain focused on DBS’s role in cross-border finance and shareholder returns.
18 December 2025
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Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality IPO: Price Band Set at ₹108–₹114 for ₹251 Crore Issue; Key Dates, GMP Status, and Expansion Roadmap

Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality IPO: Price Band Set at ₹108–₹114 for ₹251 Crore Issue; Key Dates, GMP Status, and Expansion Roadmap

Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality Ltd has set its IPO price band at ₹108–₹114 per share for a ₹251 crore fresh issue opening December 22 and closing December 24, 2025. The minimum retail application is 128 shares, or ₹14,592 at the top end. Shares are expected to list on BSE and NSE December 30. The company will use proceeds mainly for acquisitions and expansion.
18 December 2025
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Sensex Today, Nifty Today (Dec 18, 2025): Benchmarks Turn Flat After Early Dip; IT and Financials Support; SEBI Fee Revamp Lifts AMCs; Ola Electric Hits Fresh Low

Sensex Today, Nifty Today (Dec 18, 2025): Benchmarks Turn Flat After Early Dip; IT and Financials Support; SEBI Fee Revamp Lifts AMCs; Ola Electric Hits Fresh Low

The BSE Sensex hovered near 84,567 and the NSE Nifty 50 edged up to 25,829 by mid-morning Thursday, stabilizing after three sessions of losses. Early declines reversed as IT and financial stocks gained, offsetting broader sector weakness. Foreign investors ended an eight-day selling streak Wednesday, buying shares worth ₹11.72 billion. Traders remained cautious amid rupee volatility and uncertainty over global policy and trade deals.
18 December 2025
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Indian Overseas Bank OFS Today: Govt Exercises Green Shoe Option as IOB Shares Slide; Retail Bidding Opens at ₹34 Floor

Indian Overseas Bank OFS Today: Govt Exercises Green Shoe Option as IOB Shares Slide; Retail Bidding Opens at ₹34 Floor

Indian Overseas Bank expanded its offer for sale on December 18, 2025, adding 7.61 crore shares through a partial green shoe option, bringing the total to 46.12 crore shares. The stock traded near the ₹34 floor price, down 0.64% on BSE. The government, holding 94.61% of IOB, is selling shares over two days, with retail bidding open Thursday.
18 December 2025
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Wesfarmers (ASX: WES) Share Price Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching on 18 December 2025

Wesfarmers (ASX: WES) Share Price Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching on 18 December 2025

Infinity Pharmacy Group, operator of 54 Priceline pharmacies, entered administration Thursday, prompting Wesfarmers’ API unit to appoint receivers as a secured creditor. Wesfarmers shares traded near A$80.61, little changed, as the market assessed potential impacts on its health division and Priceline network. Stores are expected to remain open during receivership.
18 December 2025
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Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) Stock Update: Share Price Near A$22.5 as Copper Deal, Iron Ore Moves and Green Iron Strategy Shape the 2026 Outlook

Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) Stock Update: Share Price Near A$22.5 as Copper Deal, Iron Ore Moves and Green Iron Strategy Shape the 2026 Outlook

Fortescue shares rose 0.27% to A$22.51 on Thursday, tracking gains in iron ore prices and sector peers. The company agreed to acquire the remaining 64% of Alta Copper for C$1.40 per share, valuing Alta at C$139 million. Alta’s key asset is the Cañariaco copper project in Peru. Fortescue expects to close the deal in the March quarter of 2026, pending approvals.
18 December 2025
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Shakti Pumps Share Price Today (Dec 18, 2025): Rebound After a Sharp Fall, PM-KUSUM Order Boost, and the 3-Year Outlook Investors Are Watching

Shakti Pumps Share Price Today (Dec 18, 2025): Rebound After a Sharp Fall, PM-KUSUM Order Boost, and the 3-Year Outlook Investors Are Watching

Shakti Pumps shares rebounded to around ₹732 on NSE Thursday morning, up 3.5% after a 10% drop the previous session. The stock had rallied 40% in four days following major solar pump orders, then fell sharply as investors booked profits. Volatility remains high, with the stock still up about 25% over five sessions.
18 December 2025
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CSL Limited Stock (ASX: CSL): Buyback Update, Analyst Forecasts, and the Key Catalysts Shaping the CSL Share Price on 18 December 2025

CSL Limited Stock (ASX: CSL): Buyback Update, Analyst Forecasts, and the Key Catalysts Shaping the CSL Share Price on 18 December 2025

CSL Limited updated its on-market buyback on 18 December 2025, reporting 65,217 shares repurchased on 17 December for A$11.37 million. The stock closed at A$174.57, up 0.68%, with a market cap near A$84.7 billion. Shares remain far below the 52-week high of A$288.33 after weak flu vaccine demand and uncertainty in China. The buyback program is capped at A$750 million through June 2026.
18 December 2025
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Brambles Limited Stock (ASX:BXB) on 18 December 2025: Buyback Update, Share Count Moves, and Analyst Forecasts

Brambles Limited Stock (ASX:BXB) on 18 December 2025: Buyback Update, Share Count Moves, and Analyst Forecasts

Brambles Limited bought back 243,581 shares for A$5.57 million on 17 December, with cancellation set for 19 December. The company also issued 7,633 new shares under its employee plan. Brambles shares traded between A$22.595 and A$23.035 on Thursday. The ongoing buyback program allows for up to US$400 million in repurchases.
18 December 2025
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Hindustan Zinc Hits Fresh 52-Week High as Silver Breaks $65; Shriram Finance–MUFG Deal, Vedanta Demerger Lift Breakout Stocks (Dec 18, 2025)

Hindustan Zinc Hits Fresh 52-Week High as Silver Breaks $65; Shriram Finance–MUFG Deal, Vedanta Demerger Lift Breakout Stocks (Dec 18, 2025)

Hindustan Zinc hit a new 52-week high of ₹587.65 on Wednesday, tracking record silver prices above $66/oz and a surge of over 120% in 2025. Jefferies initiated coverage with a “Buy” rating and a ₹660 target, citing the company’s exposure to silver and zinc and low costs. The Sensex opened flat Thursday after three days of losses, despite gains in select metal and finance stocks.
18 December 2025
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Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) Stock: Today’s Price Move, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) Stock: Today’s Price Move, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Macquarie Group shares closed at A$197.71 on December 18, down 0.91% after the company paid its A$2.80 interim dividend. Trading volume reached about 716,630 shares. The stock’s performance reflects mixed signals from steady asset management fees and subdued commodities trading. Macquarie Capital Notes 5 also paid a distribution on the same day.
18 December 2025
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NAB Share Price Today: National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) Stock News, Forecasts and Outlook for 18 December 2025

NAB Share Price Today: National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) Stock News, Forecasts and Outlook for 18 December 2025

NAB shares traded near A$41.81 on Thursday, with a market cap of about A$127.69 billion. The bank raised fixed home loan rates this week, now offering 5.39% p.a. for certain two-year owner-occupier loans. NAB and Commonwealth Bank expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise rates in February and May 2026. Analysts remain split on the stock’s outlook.
18 December 2025
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CBA Share Price Today: Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA) in Focus on 18 December 2025 as Options Expiry, Rate Outlook and Analyst Targets Collide

CBA Share Price Today: Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA) in Focus on 18 December 2025 as Options Expiry, Rate Outlook and Analyst Targets Collide

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares traded around A$154.56 on 18 December, up slightly after early volatility linked to options expiry. Pre-market pricing briefly indicated a 5% drop before stabilizing. Market focus remains on shifting expectations for 2026 interest rates, with CBA economists forecasting a possible RBA hike as soon as February 2026.
18 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): ASX 200 slips as tech and uranium sink, Austal lands $1.03bn defence contract

Australia Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): ASX 200 slips as tech and uranium sink, Austal lands $1.03bn defence contract

Boss Energy shares plunged after the company withdrew its Honeymoon project feasibility study, triggering a sharp sell-off in uranium stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 fell for a fourth session, down as much as 0.38% before paring losses to close near 8,571, off 0.15%. Tech stocks tracked global weakness following steep declines in Oracle and Nvidia. Miners held steadier, cushioning the broader market.
18 December 2025
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  • Three Stocks Join Zacks Rank #5 Strong Sell List on March 17
    March 17, 2026, 7:57 AM EDT. Three firms-Albany International (AIN), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), and ASE Technology (ASX)-were added to the Zacks Rank #5, signaling a strong sell recommendation. Albany International, a global advanced textiles company, saw its current year earnings estimate slashed by 13.2% over two months. American Eagle, catering to youth apparel, faced a 12.2% earnings revision downward. ASE Technology, in semiconductor manufacturing services, had earnings estimates cut by 6.2%. These downward revisions reflect deteriorating earnings outlooks, triggering the strong sell status. Investors should monitor these stocks amid pervasive earnings pressures as per Zacks' latest consensus data.
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