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iRobot (IRBT) Stock Soars 74% on White House Robotics Plans – Latest News, Forecasts and Bankruptcy Risks (Dec 4, 2025)

iRobot (IRBT) Stock Soars 74% on White House Robotics Plans – Latest News, Forecasts and Bankruptcy Risks (Dec 4, 2025)

Updated December 4, 2025 – This article is for information only and is not financial advice. iRobot Stock Today: A Penny Stock With Mega-Cap Volatility iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT), the company behind the Roomba robot vacuum, is trading like a meme stock trapped inside a distressed credit story. On almost any metric, IRBT is now a high‑risk penny stock (well under the $5 threshold), but one that just staged a face‑melting rally. The question for investors and onlookers: is this the start of a turnaround, or just a spectacular short squeeze in a company that has already warned of possible
4 December 2025
Snowflake (SNOW) Stock After Q3 Earnings: AI Megadeals, Guidance Jitters and What December 4, 2025 Means for Investors

Snowflake (SNOW) Stock After Q3 Earnings: AI Megadeals, Guidance Jitters and What December 4, 2025 Means for Investors

As of December 4, 2025, Snowflake Inc. (NYSE: SNOW) finds itself in a very 2025 situation: revenue is surging, AI announcements are everywhere, Wall Street is mostly bullish—yet the stock is wobbling after earnings. Shares are trading around $265 midday, close to their recent 52‑week high near $281 and up more than 70% year‑to‑date, even after an overnight slump following the company’s latest quarterly report. Investing.com In the last 24 hours Snowflake has: Here’s how all of that fits together for Snowflake’s stock story today. Q3 Fiscal 2026: Strong Growth and a Narrowing Loss Snowflake’s third quarter of fiscal 2026
Ashtead Group plc Share Price Today: Buybacks, US Listing Plan and 2026 Stock Forecast

Ashtead Group plc Share Price Today: Buybacks, US Listing Plan and 2026 Stock Forecast

Ashtead Group plc (LON:AHT), the FTSE 100 equipment rental heavyweight behind the Sunbelt Rentals brand, is trading well below its 2023 peak but remains firmly on analysts’ watchlists as investors weigh a powerful buyback programme, a pending move of its primary listing to the United States and an upcoming earnings release on 9 December 2025. As of late morning on 4 December 2025, Ashtead Group shares were changing hands at around 4,821p, up about 2.9% on the day, yet still roughly 24% lower than a year ago.FT Markets Earlier this week, the stock closed at 4,684p on 2 December, leaving
Vodafone (VOD) Stock Today: Safaricom Deal, Buybacks and Dividend Hike Redraw the 2026 Outlook

Vodafone (VOD) Stock Today: Safaricom Deal, Buybacks and Dividend Hike Redraw the 2026 Outlook

Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (LON: VOD, NASDAQ: VOD) has quietly morphed from a “problem child” of European telecoms into a high‑yield, turnaround story that is suddenly making bold moves again – especially in Africa. On 4 December 2025, investors are digesting three big threads at once: Let’s walk through what’s happening with Vodafone stock right now, why the Safaricom deal matters, and how the latest forecasts frame the risk–reward heading into 2026. Vodafone share price on 4 December 2025 London (LON: VOD) New York (NASDAQ: VOD) Over the past year, Vodafone shares have gained roughly 30%+ in both London
4 December 2025
AJ Bell Share Price Falls Despite Record 2025 Results and £50m Buyback – What It Means for Investors Today

AJ Bell Share Price Falls Despite Record 2025 Results and £50m Buyback – What It Means for Investors Today

LONDON, 4 December 2025 – AJ Bell plc (LON: AJB), one of the UK’s largest investment platforms, has reported record full‑year results, announced a fresh £50m share buyback for 2026 and hiked its dividend. Yet the AJ Bell share price is trading sharply lower today as the market digests cautious profit‑margin guidance and the impact of UK ISA reforms on costs. Directors Talk Interviews+1 Below is a deep dive into today’s AJ Bell news, the latest analyst forecasts, and how sentiment around the stock is shifting. AJ Bell share price on 4 December 2025 By late morning on 4 December
4 December 2025
Future plc (FUTR) Hikes Dividend Fivefold and Launches New Buyback After Tough 2025 – Analysts Still See Big Upside

Future plc (FUTR) Hikes Dividend Fivefold and Launches New Buyback After Tough 2025 – Analysts Still See Big Upside

Future plc (LSE: FUTR), the UK-based specialist media and Go.Compare owner, has reported a drop in revenue and profit for the year to 30 September 2025 – but paired the weaker headline numbers with aggressive shareholder returns, a confident outlook for 2026 and a sizeable valuation gap versus analysts’ price targets. MarketScreener+2Shares Magazine+2 On 4 December 2025, the group unveiled full-year results, a fivefold dividend increase, a fresh £30 million share buyback and a board succession plan, triggering a sharp rebound in the share price from depressed levels. Full-year 2025 results: revenue down, margin intact For FY 2025, Future reported
4 December 2025
Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) Share Price Today: Buybacks, BoE Stress Test Boost and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) Share Price Today: Buybacks, BoE Stress Test Boost and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

As of Thursday, 4 December 2025, Standard Chartered PLC’s London‑listed shares are trading close to record highs, supported by aggressive share buybacks, a favourable Bank of England (BoE) capital decision and solid third‑quarter earnings. At around 1,660p per share, the FTSE 100 bank sits only a few percent below its recent 52‑week peak of 1,709.5p set earlier this week.FT Markets+1 The stock’s strong run caps a transformative year for Standard Chartered (“StanChart”), with investors now weighing robust capital returns and improving profitability against lingering legal and regulatory risks, including a fresh US$2.7 billion lawsuit linked to the 1MDB scandal.Reuters+1 Below is
4 December 2025
GB Group PLC (LON: GBG) Share Price, FTSE 250 Upgrade, Buyback and 2026 Outlook – Latest News and Forecasts as of 4 December 2025

GB Group PLC (LON: GBG) Share Price, FTSE 250 Upgrade, Buyback and 2026 Outlook – Latest News and Forecasts as of 4 December 2025

GB Group PLC, the UK identity and fraud technology specialist, is heading into the end of 2025 with a busy news flow: promotion into the FTSE 250, an expanded share buyback, solid half‑year results and an Australian bolt‑on acquisition. Here’s a deep dive into what all of that means for the GBG share price and its outlook as of 4 December 2025. GB Group share price today: where the stock stands Around early afternoon on 4 December 2025, GB Group shares were trading at about 255p on the London Stock Exchange, up roughly 2.5% on the day. That gives the
Legal & General (LGEN) Share Price on 4 December 2025: High‑Yield FTSE 100 Insurer Balances Big Payouts, Heavy Leverage and a Strategic Overhaul

Legal & General (LGEN) Share Price on 4 December 2025: High‑Yield FTSE 100 Insurer Balances Big Payouts, Heavy Leverage and a Strategic Overhaul

Updated: 4 December 2025 Legal & General Group Plc (LSE: LGEN) enters the final month of 2025 as one of the FTSE 100’s most closely watched income stocks. Its shares are trading around the middle of their 12‑month range, its dividend yield is among the highest in the index, and management is part‑way through a major strategic reset that includes selling its US protection business, pivoting harder into private markets and retail pensions, and returning over £5bn to shareholders over three years. group.legalandgeneral.com+2group.legalandgeneral.com+2 Below is a detailed rundown of where the stock stands today, what has moved it in recent
Auto Trader Group PLC (LON:AUTO) Share Price Near 52‑Week Low Despite Strong Results – 2026 Stock Outlook and Analyst Forecasts

Auto Trader Group PLC (LON:AUTO) Share Price Near 52‑Week Low Despite Strong Results – 2026 Stock Outlook and Analyst Forecasts

Published: 4 December 2025 Auto Trader Group PLC’s share price has slid to the bottom of its 12‑month range even as the company reports solid earnings, robust margins and ongoing share buybacks. That tension between strong fundamentals and a weak chart is the central story for investors watching LON:AUTO this week. Share price today: trading close to the 52‑week floor On 4 December 2025, Auto Trader Group PLC is trading around 611p per share, down roughly 1.8% on the day, with an intraday range of about 607p–623p. The stock’s 52‑week range runs from approximately 607p to 920p, meaning shares are
Tesco PLC (LON: TSCO) Stock Near 52‑Week Highs: Buyback, Dividend Outlook and 2026 Forecasts as of 4 December 2025

Tesco PLC (LON: TSCO) Stock Near 52‑Week Highs: Buyback, Dividend Outlook and 2026 Forecasts as of 4 December 2025

Tesco PLC’s share price has spent most of late 2025 loitering near 52‑week highs, powered by upgraded profit guidance, a sizeable £1.45bn share buyback and steadily rising dividends. As of the morning of 4 December 2025, Tesco shares are trading in the low‑450p range after closing at 450.9p in the previous session, leaving the stock up more than 20% year to date and comfortably ahead of the FTSE 100. Tesco PLC+2Yahoo Finance+2 At the same time, UK grocery inflation is cooling, promotions are intensifying and competitors are desperate for market share — exactly the sort of environment where Tesco’s scale
National Grid Share Price on 4 December 2025: Ofgem’s £28bn Grid Upgrade, 6.12% Returns and What It All Means for NG and NGG Investors

National Grid Share Price on 4 December 2025: Ofgem’s £28bn Grid Upgrade, 6.12% Returns and What It All Means for NG and NGG Investors

Updated: 4 December 2025 National Grid’s share price is back in focus today as the UK energy regulator Ofgem signs off a huge £28 billion funding package for Britain’s gas and electricity networks and confirms key parameters for the next transmission price-control period (RIIO‑T3). Together with strong half‑year results, a new CEO and fresh AI initiatives in the US, the stock sits near its 12‑month highs – but with clear risks and only modest upside in most analyst models. Reuters+2Financial Times+2 This article pulls together the latest National Grid share price data, today’s regulatory news, analyst forecasts and technical signals as
4 December 2025
Stocks to Buy Today, 4 December 2025: Wipro, JK Tyre, Asian Paints, Indus Towers, Infosys, Hindustan Copper and More

Stocks to Buy Today, 4 December 2025: Wipro, JK Tyre, Asian Paints, Indus Towers, Infosys, Hindustan Copper and More

Indian equities ended slightly lower on Thursday, 4 December 2025, but under the surface there’s a busy list of fresh trading and investment ideas for short‑term traders and long‑term investors alike. The Sensex slipped about 0.2% to close near 85,265, while the Nifty 50 settled at 26,033, down 47 points (‑0.18%) after swinging sharply intraday and briefly slipping below 26,050.Moneycontrol Profit‑booking near record highs, a rupee slide to a new low around 90.43 against the dollar and continued FII outflows kept headline indices under pressure ahead of the RBI policy outcome.Moneycontrol At the same time, Nifty IT outperformed, rising about
Trustpilot Group Plc Stock Plunges After Short-Seller Attack – But Analysts Still See Triple-Digit Upside

Trustpilot Group Plc Stock Plunges After Short-Seller Attack – But Analysts Still See Triple-Digit Upside

London, 4 December 2025 – Shares in review-platform operator Trustpilot Group Plc (LON: TRST) were hammered on Thursday after activist short-seller Grizzly Research published a scathing report accusing the company of “mafia-style” tactics and systemic abuse of its review ecosystem. At the same time, Trustpilot continues to buy back its own shares, a major shareholder has just crossed the 5% ownership threshold, and most sell-side analysts still have Buy ratings with price targets roughly double the current share price. Investegate+4Investing.com+4Grizzly Reports+4 Below is a detailed look at what happened today, what Grizzly is alleging, how the fundamentals stack up, and
4 December 2025
SSP Group Plc (LON: SSPG) Soars on Results, Dividend Hike and Europe Rail Review – What It Means for the Stock

SSP Group Plc (LON: SSPG) Soars on Results, Dividend Hike and Europe Rail Review – What It Means for the Stock

SSP Group Plc, the Upper Crust and Caffè Ritazza owner that runs food and beverage outlets across airports and rail stations worldwide, has just delivered its full‑year 2025 numbers – and the market has reacted with a sharp rerating. The share price jumped roughly 14–16% on 4 December 2025, trading around 170–172p with volume more than doubling its recent daily average, after the company combined solid underlying growth with a higher earnings outlook, a dividend increase and a strategic review of its underperforming Continental European rail business. MarketBeat+2investments.halifax.co.uk+2 Below is a detailed breakdown of today’s news, the latest forecasts and
4 December 2025
German Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: DAX Climbs on Auto Rally and Fed Cut Hopes but Still Fails to Clear 24,000

German Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: DAX Climbs on Auto Rally and Fed Cut Hopes but Still Fails to Clear 24,000

The German stock market started Thursday in a distinctly risk‑on mood. By late morning in Frankfurt, the DAX 40 was up roughly 0.7–0.8% around 23,850–23,880 points, marking its strongest level in several sessions but once again stalling just below the psychologically important 24,000 barrier. onvista+1 Analysts pointed to a combination of renewed optimism about imminent U.S. interest‑rate cuts and a powerful re‑rating of European auto stocks as the main drivers of today’s move. MarketScreener Deutschland+1 Key takeaways DAX today: risk‑on tone, but the 24,000 wall holds Solid leads from Wall Street and Asia set the tone in early Xetra trading.
Mumbai Consumer Commission Orders Niva Bupa To Pay ₹66.5 Lakh For Overseas Cancer Treatment: What The Landmark Ruling Means For Health Insurance Customers

Mumbai Consumer Commission Orders Niva Bupa To Pay ₹66.5 Lakh For Overseas Cancer Treatment: What The Landmark Ruling Means For Health Insurance Customers

The Mumbai Suburban District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Ltd to pay ₹66.5 lakh to a Juhu-based cancer patient after holding that the insurer wrongfully cancelled his policy and denied his overseas treatment claim. The order, now widely reported across legal and financial media as of December 4, 2025, is being described as one of the most significant consumer wins in health insurance in recent years. Live Law+1 Multiple outlets including LiveLaw, Hindustan Times, The Times of India, Moneylife, Free Press Journal, Outlook Money and others have highlighted how the commission called out “unfair
4 December 2025
US Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Wall Street Hovers Near Record Highs as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Build

US Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Wall Street Hovers Near Record Highs as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Build

The US stock market is entering Thursday, December 4, 2025, within touching distance of all‑time highs. After a broad advance on Wednesday led by small caps, energy and financials, equity futures are trading only slightly changed as investors wait for crucial labor-market data and next week’s Federal Reserve decision, where markets are heavily pricing in another interest-rate cut. Reuters+3The Times Leader+3Saxo Bank+3 Below is a detailed look at how Wall Street is positioned today, what’s driving sentiment, and how strategists see the rest of December and 2026 shaping up. 1. Snapshot: Where the Major US Stock Indexes Stand Wednesday’s cash
4 December 2025
Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Holds Near Record High as Bank Earnings, Commodities and 2026 Optimism Drive Sentiment

Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Holds Near Record High as Bank Earnings, Commodities and 2026 Optimism Drive Sentiment

Canada’s stock market heads into Thursday’s session with the S&P/TSX Composite sitting just below record territory after a powerful run driven by bank earnings, firmer commodity prices and growing conviction that Canadian equities can keep outperforming in 2026. Key Takeaways for December 4, 2025 TSX Today: Where Canada’s Stock Market Stands on December 4 Because North American equity markets haven’t yet opened for Thursday’s trade, the latest official snapshot for the S&P/TSX Composite comes from Wednesday’s close: The move extended a powerful late‑year run. Data from TMX, YCharts and closed‑end fund Canadian General Investments show: A Reuters piece on Wednesday
4 December 2025
National Grid Share Price Dips as Ofgem Confirms 6.12% Return: Latest NG. Stock News, Dividend and 2026 Forecasts

National Grid Share Price Dips as Ofgem Confirms 6.12% Return: Latest NG. Stock News, Dividend and 2026 Forecasts

National Grid plc (LSE: NG., NYSE: NGG) is back under the spotlight on 4 December 2025 after the UK energy regulator Ofgem signed off its next transmission price-control package, setting the terms under which the company will earn returns on billions of pounds of new grid investment over the coming decade. The decision lands just weeks after National Grid reported record half‑year spending, completed a major LNG disposal, and handed the reins to a new chief executive – all while its shares trade close to 12‑month highs. National Grid share price today: NG. and NGG near the top of their

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AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 11:29 ET — Market closed. AbbVie shares closed up 2% on Friday at $223.43, extending a second straight session of gains as U.S. stocks rallied. The stock is still roughly 9% below its 52-week high, and trading volume ran a bit under its recent average. (MarketWatch) The bounce comes as investors work through AbbVie’s post-earnings reset and what it means for 2026. The drugmaker said fourth-quarter net revenues rose 10% to $16.618 billion and adjusted profit per share—excluding certain items—was $2.71; it forecast 2026 adjusted earnings of $14.37 to $14.57 a share. Chief Executive Robert
SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

7 February 2026
Bank of America shares rose 2.89% Friday to $56.53, tracking a rally in U.S. financial stocks as the Dow closed above 50,000. The bank will redeem its Series DD preferred stock and related depositary shares on March 10 at $1,000 per share. CEO Brian Moynihan donated 100,000 shares on Feb. 4, a regulatory filing showed. Key U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after delays.
Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

7 February 2026
Oracle shares jumped 4.65% to $142.82 Friday, ending an eight-day slide but remaining down 22% since Jan. 27. The company has set up a $20 billion at-the-market stock program and completed a $25 billion senior notes sale to fund cloud expansion. Oracle’s liabilities stood at $174.5 billion as of Nov. 30, 2025, before the new financing. Investors remain focused on dilution risks and the pace of capacity growth.
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