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Baltic Classifieds Group Share Price Plunges After H1 2026 Results: What the Latest Earnings and Analyst Forecasts Signal for BCG.L

Baltic Classifieds Group Share Price Plunges After H1 2026 Results: What the Latest Earnings and Analyst Forecasts Signal for BCG.L

Baltic Classifieds Group PLC (LON: BCG) – the dominant online classifieds operator in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – saw its share price tumble around 20% on 4 December 2025 after releasing half‑year results for the six months ended 31 October 2025 (reported as H1 2026).London South East+1 The sell‑off came despite the group reporting 7% revenue growth, 22% profit growth and maintaining an exceptionally high 78% EBITDA margin, alongside a growing dividend and a move into a net cash position.TradingView+1 This article walks through the key numbers, the market’s reaction on 4 December, and how analysts now value Baltic Classifieds
4 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc stock on 4 December 2025: new chair, AI push and stress‑test comfort reshape the outlook

HSBC Holdings Plc stock on 4 December 2025: new chair, AI push and stress‑test comfort reshape the outlook

HSBC Holdings Plc stock is trading close to multi‑year highs as investors digest a flurry of developments: a surprise appointment of a new group chair, a major generative‑AI partnership, solid stress‑test results from the Bank of England, and lingering legal costs from the Bernard Madoff case. Here’s what all of that means for HSBC’s share price, valuation and stock outlook as of 4 December 2025. Where HSBC stock trades today On the London Stock Exchange, HSBC’s primary listing (ticker: HSBA) closed on 4 December 2025 at about 1,070.6p per share, essentially flat on the day. Over the past 12 months
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3i Group plc Stock Near 52‑Week Lows After Action Warning – Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook (4 December 2025)

3i Group plc Stock Near 52‑Week Lows After Action Warning – Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook (4 December 2025)

Updated: 4 December 2025 3i Group share price on 4 December 2025 3i Group plc (LON: III), the FTSE 100 private equity and infrastructure investor, remains under pressure in early December after a sharp sell‑off triggered by concerns over growth at its flagship investment, European discount retailer Action. In London trading on 4 December 2025, 3i shares were quoted around 3,043p, up roughly 1–2% on the day but still down about 19% over the past 12 months.Financial Times Markets+1 The stock is trading close to its 52‑week low of about 2,957p, well below the 52‑week high near 4,497p.StockInvest On the
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RELX PLC Stock Today: AI‑Powered Growth, Buybacks and 2026 Forecasts

RELX PLC Stock Today: AI‑Powered Growth, Buybacks and 2026 Forecasts

LONDON – 4 December 2025 – RELX PLC (LSE: REL, NYSE: RELX), the data and analytics group behind LexisNexis and ScienceDirect, continues to trade in a consolidation zone despite delivering another year of high‑quality growth, aggressive share buybacks and upbeat analyst forecasts. As of Thursday, RELX shares trade around 3,037p in London and about $40 on the New York Stock Exchange, putting the stock roughly 28% below its 52‑week high of 4,205p reached earlier in the year.MarketScreener+1 Where RELX Stock Stands on 4 December 2025 On the London Stock Exchange, RELX changes hands at about 3,030–3,040p, with MarketScreener showing 3,037p
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Barclays PLC Stock Hits Fresh Highs on £1.5bn Buybacks and Stress‑Test Pass: What December 2025 Means for BARC and BCS Investors

Barclays PLC Stock Hits Fresh Highs on £1.5bn Buybacks and Stress‑Test Pass: What December 2025 Means for BARC and BCS Investors

London, 4 December 2025 — Barclays PLC stock is ending 2025 near the top of the UK banking sector leaderboard. The London‑listed shares (LON: BARC) closed on Thursday at 438.60p, up 1.17% on the day and sitting just below their 52‑week high of 442.10p. Over the past year the stock has returned around 64%, while the five‑year gain is close to 190%, according to Hargreaves Lansdown data. Hargreaves Lansdown Across the Atlantic, the New York–listed ADR (NYSE: BCS) is trading around $23.26, also near a 52‑week high of $23.30, leaving Barclays with a market capitalisation of roughly $80–81bn and a
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Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price, Special Dividend Windfall and OpenAI Deal – What 4 December 2025 Means for Investors

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price, Special Dividend Windfall and OpenAI Deal – What 4 December 2025 Means for Investors

Date: 4 December 2025Ticker: Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) Wesfarmers shares are hovering around A$82 on Thursday, 4 December 2025, as investors absorb a A$1.50 per share capital management distribution, a fresh AI partnership with OpenAI, and a mixed set of broker forecasts that lean cautious despite robust FY25 earnings. Investing.com+4Wesfarmers+4Wesfarmers+4 Below is a detailed rundown of what’s happening with Wesfarmers stock today – and how current news, forecasts and analysis are framing the outlook. Wesfarmers share price on 4 December 2025 As at the close of trade on Wednesday 3 December, Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) finished at A$81.72, up marginally on the
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Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) Share Price Near $3 as Buyback, Nasdaq Plans and US Inquiry Shape 2026 Outlook

Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) Share Price Near $3 as Buyback, Nasdaq Plans and US Inquiry Shape 2026 Outlook

Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) has gone from near‑write‑off to one of the most closely watched growth stocks on the ASX. As of 4 December 2025, the Zip Co share price is hovering around A$3.00, down sharply from recent highs but still reflecting a dramatic multi‑year turnaround in the business. Below is a comprehensive look at the current Zip Co share price, FY25 results, Q1 FY26 momentum, buyback, Nasdaq dual‑listing plans, regulatory inquiries and 2026 forecasts – all based on the latest information available as at 4 December 2025. This article is general information only and not financial advice. Zip
4 December 2025
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Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) Stock Today – Share Price, Dividend Yield, Strike Risk and LNG Growth Outlook to 2032

Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) Stock Today – Share Price, Dividend Yield, Strike Risk and LNG Growth Outlook to 2032

As at 4 December 2025 Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS) heads into December trading around A$25.5 per share, putting Australia’s largest listed oil and gas producer at roughly A$50 billion in market value.Intelligent Investor+1 Investors today are weighing three big forces pulling on the share price at once: Here’s how the latest news, forecasts and analysis on 4 December 2025 fit together. Woodside share price on 4 December 2025 Real‑time ASX data compiled by Intelligent Investor shows Woodside trading at A$25.52, up around 0.45% on the day. The stock has ranged between A$18.61 and A$27.30 over the
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Aristocrat Leisure (ASX: ALL) Stock Update – 4 December 2025: Price Action, Earnings Strength and ESG Momentum

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX: ALL) Stock Update – 4 December 2025: Price Action, Earnings Strength and ESG Momentum

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) remains one of the most closely watched names on the ASX 200, and as of 4 December 2025 the story is a classic market puzzle: robust earnings and dividends, a growing digital strategy and strong ESG messaging on one side, against valuation concerns and uncertainty in online gaming execution on the other. This article pulls together the latest share price moves, full‑year results, sustainability updates, analyst calls and short‑term trading forecasts as at 4 December 2025. Where the Aristocrat share price stands on 4 December 2025 Aristocrat shares are trading around A$57.9 intraday on 4
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National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Stock Outlook – December 4, 2025: Share Price, Dividend and 2026 Forecasts

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Stock Outlook – December 4, 2025: Share Price, Dividend and 2026 Forecasts

National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) is heading into its December AGM trading a little above A$40 per share after a bumpy few months that saw the stock slide from record highs, digest flat FY25 earnings and attract increasingly cautious broker research.StockAnalysis+1 For investors watching NAB for income or bank-sector exposure, today’s picture is a mix of rock‑solid capital, generous dividends, rising loan‑loss charges and a valuation that some analysts now call “stretched”. NAB share price on 4 December 2025 Intraday on 4 December 2025, NAB shares are trading around A$40.4–A$40.5, with the day’s trading range roughly A$40.09 to A$40.51.StockAnalysis That
4 December 2025
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock on 4 December 2025: Power Shocks, Heavy Rare Earths and the 2026 Outlook

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock on 4 December 2025: Power Shocks, Heavy Rare Earths and the 2026 Outlook

Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX: LYC), the biggest producer of separated rare earths outside China, is ending 2025 at the centre of three intersecting storylines: surging strategic demand, messy grid problems in Western Australia, and a multi‑billion‑dollar expansion into heavy rare earths and magnets. As of early afternoon on 4 December 2025, Lynas shares trade around A$14.10, valuing the company at roughly A$14–15 billion. The stock has more than doubled from its 52‑week low near A$6.16, but remains about 35% below its October peak above A$21.60. Intelligent Investor+1 Below is a detailed look at the latest share price action, operational
4 December 2025
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ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) Share Price, Latest Announcements and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) Share Price, Latest Announcements and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

Published: 4 December 2025 – All figures in AUD unless stated otherwise. ARB Corporation (ASX:ARB) share price today ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB), the 4×4 accessories manufacturer behind the ARB brand, is trading around $32.8–$33.0 per share on 4 December 2025, near the lower half of its 52‑week range of $27.15 to $41.96.Investing.com+1 This puts ARB’s market capitalisation at roughly $2.7–$2.8 billion, based on around 83–84 million shares on issue.StockAnalysis+2Market Index+2 Over the past 12 months, the share price has fallen a little over 20%, underperforming both the broader ASX 200 and the consumer discretionary sector.TradingView+2Intelligent Investor+2 The slide has been
4 December 2025
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Telstra (ASX: TLS) Stock Outlook on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, Buyback and 2026 Forecasts

Telstra (ASX: TLS) Stock Outlook on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, Buyback and 2026 Forecasts

As of early afternoon on 4 December 2025, Telstra Group Limited (ASX: TLS) shares are trading around A$4.88, down slightly on the day but still up roughly 22% over the past 12 months. The stock sits in the middle of its A$3.84–A$5.14 52‑week range, with a market value of about A$55.3 billion and a trailing dividend yield just under 4%. StockAnalysis That’s a solid run for a supposedly boring telco. Behind it is a mix of sharply higher profits, a growing dividend, a fresh A$1 billion share buyback, new AI and fibre ambitions, and some very real regulatory headaches. This
4 December 2025
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Santos Limited (ASX: STO) Share Price, Takeover Fallout and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

Santos Limited (ASX: STO) Share Price, Takeover Fallout and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

Updated: 4 December 2025 – Not investment advice. Do your own research. Santos share price today and key valuation metrics Santos Limited (ASX: STO) is trading just below A$6.60 per share on 4 December 2025, after drifting sideways to slightly lower since the collapse of a proposed $18.7 billion takeover earlier in the year. Historical data for 4 December shows a close around A$6.60, with recent days oscillating in a tight A$6.50–6.65 band. Investing.com+1 Over the last year, Santos has been a mild underperformer versus the broader Australian market, with the share price down by low single digits while the
4 December 2025
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Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) Share Price on 4 December 2025: Record Profits, Lithium JV and What Analysts Expect Next

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) Share Price on 4 December 2025: Record Profits, Lithium JV and What Analysts Expect Next

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX: EVN) heads into 4 December 2025 trading just under all‑time highs, powered by record financial results, surging precious‑metal prices and a new lithium joint venture in Nevada. At Wednesday’s close (3 December), Evolution shares finished at A$11.90, up 1.28% on the day and about 7.8% higher over the past two weeks. StockInvest Over the last year, the stock has more than doubled; market data shows Evolution has outperformed its sector by around 118% and the ASX 200 by roughly 136% on a 12‑month view. Market Index A fresh article on 4 December highlighting booming ASX mining
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ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, AGM Pay Revolt and 2026 Outlook

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, AGM Pay Revolt and 2026 Outlook

ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) heads into December trading a little above A$35 per share, offering a near‑5% dividend yield but facing one of the most contentious annual general meetings (AGMs) in the Australian banking sector in years. Investing.com+1 On 4 December 2025, the stock sits close to consensus analyst valuation, as investors weigh a generous payout, strong capital and Suncorp integration benefits against regulatory penalties, a risk‑culture overhaul and a brewing shareholder revolt over executive pay. ANZ+2Investing.com+2 ANZ share price snapshot on 4 December 2025 On Thursday, ANZ Group shares are trading just above A$35 on the ASX,
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South32 (ASX: S32) Stock on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Cerro Matoso Exit, New ESG Director and 2026–2028 Outlook

South32 (ASX: S32) Stock on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Cerro Matoso Exit, New ESG Director and 2026–2028 Outlook

South32 Limited (ASX/LSE/JSE: S32; ADR: SOUHY) enters December 2025 amid a burst of corporate news: completion of a major nickel divestment, a new director with heavyweight ESG credentials, fresh buy‑back activity and a portfolio increasingly geared to energy‑transition metals. Here’s where the South32 share price, forecasts and fundamentals stand today. South32 share price today (4 December 2025) On 4 December 2025, South32 shares are trading around A$3.53 on the ASX, up roughly 4–5% intraday from the previous close of A$3.38, giving the diversified miner a market capitalisation of just under A$16 billion.Intelligent Investor+1 Recent trading highlights: For context, when South32
4 December 2025
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WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) Share Price Jumps on Investor Day and RBC Upgrade: 2026 Outlook, Risks and Forecasts

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) Share Price Jumps on Investor Day and RBC Upgrade: 2026 Outlook, Risks and Forecasts

Sydney – 4 December 2025 WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) has lurched from market darling to governance lightning rod in 2025, but the past week has finally delivered some good news for bruised shareholders. The logistics software giant’s share price has bounced off its recent lows as investors digest a major shift in its commercial model, a transformative US acquisition, and a fresh vote of confidence from RBC Capital. At the same time, an ongoing insider‑trading probe, earlier governance crises and a heavy new debt load mean the stock still carries substantial risk. Below is a detailed look at where WiseTech
4 December 2025
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Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Stock on 4 December 2025: Dividend Update, Qube Bid and 2026 Outlook

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Stock on 4 December 2025: Dividend Update, Qube Bid and 2026 Outlook

Snapshot: Macquarie shares steady as big strategic moves land Macquarie Group Limited (ASX: MQG) shares were trading around A$195.44 during Thursday’s session on 4 December 2025, up just over 1% intraday as the market absorbed a fresh dividend allocation update, the completed sale of a major asset-management franchise to Nomura, and the ongoing A$11.6 billion bid for logistics operator Qube Holdings. Macquarie+4Market Index+4Reuters+4 The stock is hovering slightly below the ~A$197 level where it has traded for much of the past week, after investors digested mixed half‑year results in November and a string of large strategic deals that are reshaping
4 December 2025
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Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) in December 2025: Share Price, Latest News and 2026 Stock Forecast

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) in December 2025: Share Price, Latest News and 2026 Stock Forecast

Sydney, 4 December 2025 – Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) is heading into 2026 as one of the standout winners of this year’s gold boom. As of today, the Northern Star Resources share price is about A$26.48, after a modest pullback, with the stock still sitting near its 52‑week highs and up roughly 70–75% over the past year, far ahead of the broader S&P/ASX 200 index. Investing.com+2MarketScreener Australia+2 That outperformance sits on top of a gold market that has gone almost parabolic. Spot gold is trading around US$4,200/oz and has risen nearly 60% in 2025, after hitting record highs above
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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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