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Lloyds Banking Group Share Price Today: Dividend Outlook, Motor Finance Risk and 2026 Forecast

Lloyds Banking Group Share Price Today: Dividend Outlook, Motor Finance Risk and 2026 Forecast

London, 5 December 2025 Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) is heading into year‑end trading close to a 52‑week high, with investors weighing strong capital, rising dividends and a powerful share buyback against the lingering cost of the UK motor finance scandal. As of the London close on Thursday 4 December, Lloyds shares ended at 96.96p, up roughly 83% over the past 12 months, near a 52‑week range of 52.44p–97.74p. The stock carries a market capitalisation of about £57bn, trades around 1.25 times book value, on a P/E of 17x, and offers a trailing dividend yield of roughly 3.4%. Investing.com+1
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Shell Plc (SHEL) Stock on 5 December 2025: Latest Price, LNG Canada Setbacks, Adura JV and 2026 Outlook

Shell Plc (SHEL) Stock on 5 December 2025: Latest Price, LNG Canada Setbacks, Adura JV and 2026 Outlook

As of the close on Thursday 4 December 2025, Shell Plc’s New York–listed ADRs (ticker SHEL) were trading around $74.5, leaving the stock in the upper half of its 52‑week range and up roughly 19% year‑to‑date in 2025.Intellectia+1 Recent buyback disclosures show London‑listed shares changing hands near £28 and Amsterdam‑listed shares around €32, underscoring how far the stock has climbed from the lows of 2022–2023.Stock Titan+1 That strong performance comes with a dense cluster of headlines as of 5 December 2025: This article pulls together the current news, forecasts and analyses around Shell Plc stock as of 5 December 2025
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National Grid plc (LON: NG, NYSE: NGG) Stock on 5 December 2025: RIIO‑T3 Ruling, £28bn Grid Plan, Dividend Outlook and 2026 Forecasts

National Grid plc (LON: NG, NYSE: NGG) Stock on 5 December 2025: RIIO‑T3 Ruling, £28bn Grid Plan, Dividend Outlook and 2026 Forecasts

National Grid plc’s share price is trading close to 52‑week highs, supported by a new UK regulatory package, a massive investment pipeline and a solid dividend yield of just over 4%. As of 5 December 2025, investors are digesting Ofgem’s final RIIO‑T3 determination, a £28 billion upgrade to Britain’s energy networks, fresh half‑year results and a change of CEO — all of which will shape the stock’s path into 2026. Investing.com+2Reuters+2 Where National Grid’s share price stands today On the London Stock Exchange, National Grid’s ordinary shares (ticker: NG. or NG) closed on 4 December at 1,142.5 pence, down a fraction
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Diageo plc (DGE, DEO) Stock on 5 December 2025: UBS Downgrade, CEO Shake-Up and What the Latest Forecasts Signal

Diageo plc (DGE, DEO) Stock on 5 December 2025: UBS Downgrade, CEO Shake-Up and What the Latest Forecasts Signal

Published: 5 December 2025 Diageo plc, the Johnnie Walker and Guinness owner, heads into the final weeks of 2025 under heavy scrutiny. The shares are trading close to decade lows, guidance has been cut, a new “turnaround” CEO is about to take charge, and today UBS downgraded the stock — yet most analysts’ 12‑month targets still suggest meaningful upside. Below is a structured look at the latest price action, news, forecasts and analysis as of 5 December 2025. Diageo share price today: near the bottom of its 12‑month range As of the latest full trading session (Thursday, 4 December 2025),
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HSBC Holdings plc Stock on 5 December 2025: Share Price, AI Push, Hang Seng Deal and 2030 Forecasts

HSBC Holdings plc Stock on 5 December 2025: Share Price, AI Push, Hang Seng Deal and 2030 Forecasts

Updated 5 December 2025 HSBC Holdings plc stock is heading into the final weeks of 2025 trading near multi‑year highs, powered by rising profits, aggressive capital returns and two big strategic bets: a proposed buyout of Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank and a new generative‑AI partnership with French start‑up Mistral. At the same time, fresh legal provisions, a surprise chair appointment and a shifting rate environment are keeping risk firmly in the picture. This article pulls together the latest share‑price data, company news, analyst views and model‑driven forecasts as of 5 December 2025. HSBC share price today: near the top
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Rolls-Royce Share Price Near Record High as New Engine Deals and Data‑Centre Push Fuel 2025 Rally

Rolls-Royce Share Price Near Record High as New Engine Deals and Data‑Centre Push Fuel 2025 Rally

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) heads into 5 December 2025 as one of the FTSE 100’s standout winners of the year. After a deep multi‑year turnaround, the Rolls-Royce share price is trading near all‑time highs, underpinned by strong civil aerospace demand, a powerful recovery in cash flow and a wave of fresh contracts from Dubai Air Show 2025 and the data‑centre market. rolls-royce.com+2rolls-royce.com+2 Yet that success brings a new question for investors and traders: with the stock already up dramatically, is Rolls-Royce still a buy, or has the market priced in most of the good news? Rolls-Royce share
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British American Tobacco Stock on 5 December 2025: ITC Hotels Stake Sale, Dividend Power and the 2026 Outlook

British American Tobacco Stock on 5 December 2025: ITC Hotels Stake Sale, Dividend Power and the 2026 Outlook

As British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LON: BATS, NYSE: BTI) trades near 52‑week highs, fresh news on asset sales, debt reduction and the smokeless pivot is reshaping the investment story just days before the company’s year‑end trading update. 1. What’s new today: BAT sells down its ITC Hotels stake to cut debt On 5 December 2025, British American Tobacco (BAT) is in the headlines for a sizeable selldown of its stake in Indian hotel company ITC Hotels Ltd., the recently demerged hospitality arm of ITC Ltd. According to a termsheet reported by Indian financial media, BAT’s wholly owned subsidiaries — Tobacco
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RELX PLC Stock Outlook December 2025: AI Data Powerhouse at a 52‑Week Low

RELX PLC Stock Outlook December 2025: AI Data Powerhouse at a 52‑Week Low

Where RELX Stock Stands on 5 December 2025 RELX PLC (LSE: REL, NYSE: RELX) is ending the first week of December 2025 in a curious spot: operationally strong, but technically weak. On the New York Stock Exchange, the ADR is trading around $40.54 as of 5 December 2025, only a little above its recent lows and well below the 2025 high near $56.MarketBeat In London, the primary listing hit a new 52‑week low on Monday, 1 December, touching GBX 2,976 before closing around GBX 3,017. At that level, the stock was below both its 50‑day (c. GBX 3,323) and 200‑day
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3i Group plc (LON: III) Stock: Action Jitters, New Lows and Big Upside Targets – Latest News & Forecasts as of 5 December 2025

3i Group plc (LON: III) Stock: Action Jitters, New Lows and Big Upside Targets – Latest News & Forecasts as of 5 December 2025

3i Group plc, the FTSE 100 private equity and infrastructure investor, has gone from market darling to battleground stock in a matter of weeks. After hitting an all‑time high near 4,500p on 27 October 2025, the 3i Group share price has dropped sharply on worries about its key asset, discount retailer Action, before bouncing on hopes of lower interest rates. As of the latest close on 4 December 2025, the stock trades around 3,153p, down roughly 16% over 12 months and about 30% below its peak. Yahoo Finance+1 At the same time, analysts still see substantial upside, with average 12‑month
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Glencore Share Price Near 52‑Week High: Copper Growth Plan, $1bn Buyback and New Smelter Deal – December 5, 2025 Outlook

Glencore Share Price Near 52‑Week High: Copper Growth Plan, $1bn Buyback and New Smelter Deal – December 5, 2025 Outlook

As of 5 December 2025, Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) is trading close to the upper end of its 52‑week range, with the share price hovering around 383p after a powerful rally through the autumn. Over the last two weeks the stock has risen about 9–10%, and has logged double‑digit gains over the past quarter, even though the one‑year performance is still slightly negative. Investing.com+2Stock Invest+2 At the same time, Glencore has laid out an aggressive copper growth strategy, launched a fresh US$1bn share buyback, agreed a major copper smelter project in Chile, and confirmed the restart of its Alumbrera mine
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Yes Bank & Union Bank Join Nifty Bank, FinNifty Cuts HDFC & ICICI Weights as RBI Rate Cut Lifts Financials

Yes Bank & Union Bank Join Nifty Bank, FinNifty Cuts HDFC & ICICI Weights as RBI Rate Cut Lifts Financials

On 5 December 2025, India’s financial markets are being reshaped on three fronts at once: Here’s a deep dive into what’s changing, why it matters, and how traders and long‑term investors might think about this new landscape. 1. What Has Changed in Nifty Bank? Sebi’s new rules force broader, less concentrated indices The immediate trigger for the reshuffle is the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). New derivatives norms require “non‑benchmark” indices like Nifty Bank and FinNifty (Nifty Financial Services), as well as BSE Bankex, to have at least 14 stocks to remain eligible for derivatives trading. The Times
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BAE Systems (LON: BA) Stock on 5 December 2025: Share Price, New Contracts, Cyber Push and 2026 Forecast

BAE Systems (LON: BA) Stock on 5 December 2025: Share Price, New Contracts, Cyber Push and 2026 Forecast

BAE Systems plc, Europe’s largest pure‑play defence contractor, goes into 5 December 2025 with a share price that has cooled from record highs but a pipeline of contracts and projects that keeps the long‑term story very much alive. As of today, BAE Systems shares trade at 1,686.50p on the London Stock Exchange, within a 52‑week range of 1,127.50p to 2,071.00p, giving the group a market capitalisation of roughly £50 billion and a dividend yield around 2%. Investing.com+1 Defence stocks have recently come under pressure amid market chatter about a “peace dividend” if the war in Ukraine moves towards a negotiated
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Rio Tinto Stock Near 52‑Week Highs as New CEO Unveils $10 Billion Streamlining Plan

Rio Tinto Stock Near 52‑Week Highs as New CEO Unveils $10 Billion Streamlining Plan

LONDON/SYDNEY – 5 December 2025 – Rio Tinto Group (LON:RIO, ASX:RIO, NYSE:RIO) is ending the week in the spotlight after a powerful share‑price rally and a sweeping strategic reset under new chief executive Simon Trott. The miner is promising to become “stronger, sharper and simpler” while lifting copper growth, trimming costs and potentially selling up to $10 billion of non‑core assets. Rio Tinto+1 Rio Tinto share price today: trading near the top of the range Rio Tinto’s stock is hovering around one‑year highs across its three primary listings: Momentum has accelerated into December. MarketBeat notes that the NYSE ADRs are
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Barclays PLC Stock at 5‑Year Highs: Buybacks, Best Egg Deal and Stress‑Test Pass Drive 2026 Outlook

Barclays PLC Stock at 5‑Year Highs: Buybacks, Best Egg Deal and Stress‑Test Pass Drive 2026 Outlook

Barclays PLC (LSE: BARC, NYSE: BCS) is heading into year‑end 2025 trading near five‑year highs, after a powerful rerating driven by rising profits, aggressive share buybacks and a better‑than‑feared regulatory backdrop in the UK.Hargreaves Lansdown+1 As of the close on 4 December 2025, Barclays’ London‑listed shares ended at about 440p, valuing the bank at roughly £61bn. That leaves the stock up around 68% over the last 12 months and more than 200% over two years, while the ADRs in New York have just notched a new 52‑week high around $23.30.Hargreaves Lansdown+2MarketBeat+2 At the same time, the bank has: Below is
5 December 2025
Shriram Finance Jumps on RBI Rate Cut and CEO Change After 40% 3‑Month Rally

Shriram Finance Jumps on RBI Rate Cut and CEO Change After 40% 3‑Month Rally

Updated: December 5, 2025 Shriram Finance Limited (NSE: SHRIRAMFIN) was back in the limelight on Friday, 5 December 2025, as its share price outperformed the broader market yet again. The stock traded among the top Nifty 50 gainers after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) delivered a 25 bps repo rate cut, even as key leadership changes and a fresh debt-raising window of up to ₹35,000 crore formally came into effect today. HDFC Sky+2Moneycontrol+2 The move comes on the back of a more than 40% rally in the last three months, with technical analysts flagging a strong breakout to record
5 December 2025
Punjab National Bank Share Price Today (5 December 2025): RBI Rate Cut, PSB Merger Buzz and 2026 Targets for PNB Stock

Punjab National Bank Share Price Today (5 December 2025): RBI Rate Cut, PSB Merger Buzz and 2026 Targets for PNB Stock

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment or trading advice. Markets are risky; do your own research or consult a licensed adviser before investing. PNB share price today: RBI policy day bounce Punjab National Bank (PNB) shares closed at ₹121.08 on the NSE on Friday, 5 December 2025, up 1.30% from the previous close of ₹119.53. Intraday, the stock traded between ₹119.27 and ₹121.85, with volumes of about 1.57 crore shares, broadly in line with its average daily volume of ~1.57 crore. Investing.com Over the last 52 weeks, PNB has traded in a range
5 December 2025
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Canara Bank Share Price Today (5 December 2025): RBI Rate Cut Boost, Q2 Results and 2026 Target Price Outlook

Canara Bank Share Price Today (5 December 2025): RBI Rate Cut Boost, Q2 Results and 2026 Target Price Outlook

Updated: 5 December 2025 Canara Bank share price today: trading near recent highs Canara Bank’s share price was around ₹148–149 in mid-day trade on 5 December 2025, with the stock quoted at about ₹148.9 on the NSE and intraday lows and highs of roughly ₹146.7 and ₹149.5 respectively. INDmoney That puts Canara Bank only a few rupees below its 52‑week high near ₹154, while the 52‑week low is around ₹78–79, meaning the stock has nearly doubled from its lows over the past year. Business Standard+1 On a return basis, Business Standard data show: Business Standard That performance comfortably beats the
5 December 2025
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ICICI Bank Stock Outlook on December 5, 2025: Share Price Today, RBI Moves, Q2 Results and Analyst Targets

ICICI Bank Stock Outlook on December 5, 2025: Share Price Today, RBI Moves, Q2 Results and Analyst Targets

ICICI Bank Limited (NSE: ICICIBANK, BSE: 532174, NYSE: IBN) spent Friday, December 5, 2025 trading just above the ₹1,390 mark as investors weighed a fresh Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rate cut, renewed “systemically important bank” status and a solid second-quarter earnings print. Below is a detailed look at what is moving the stock today, how the fundamentals stack up, and what analysts are forecasting over the next 12 months. ICICI Bank share price today: hovering around ₹1,390 In afternoon trade on December 5, 2025, ICICI Bank shares were quoted around ₹1,389–1,391 on the NSE, modestly higher than Thursday’s close
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Share Price Today, December 5, 2025: Latest News, AI Bets, Analyst Targets and Stock Outlook

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Share Price Today, December 5, 2025: Latest News, AI Bets, Analyst Targets and Stock Outlook

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS), India’s largest IT services exporter, extended its recent rebound on Friday as investors weighed steady Q2 FY26 earnings, aggressive artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure plans, and a still‑undemanding valuation after a year of underperformance. TCS share price on 5 December 2025: steady gains, still far below record highs On Friday, 5 December 2025, TCS traded in the ₹3,220–₹3,270 range on the NSE and finished around ₹3,260 per share, about 1% higher than the previous close near ₹3,229.² That move built on Thursday’s 1.55% gain, when the stock climbed from ₹3,180 to ₹3,229 with rising volume.Investing.com+1 Market
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Bharti Airtel Share Price Today Near Record High: Q2 FY26 Results, Rating Upgrades and 2026 Stock Forecast

Bharti Airtel Share Price Today Near Record High: Q2 FY26 Results, Rating Upgrades and 2026 Stock Forecast

Bharti Airtel Limited’s share price is hovering around record territory as of 5 December 2025, supported by strong earnings, multiple credit rating upgrades and aggressive bets on 5G, cloud and AI infrastructure. As of early trade on Friday, Bharti Airtel was trading roughly around ₹2,100 per share, with intraday quotes between about ₹2,091 and ₹2,105. The Economic Times+1 Mint data pegs the company’s market capitalisation at about ₹11.9 lakh crore, placing it firmly among India’s most valuable listed firms. mint Over the past five years, the stock has delivered a stellar 324% return, while the three‑month return stands near 12%,
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Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company forecast 2026 capital spending would jump to $200 billion, up more than 50% from 2025. The drop came as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales up 14% to $213.4 billion and operating income at $25 billion. Trading in Amazon was volatile, with 179 million shares changing hands.
Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

7 February 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.
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