Today: 27 April 2026
Browse Category

Stock Market 18 December 2025

Hindustan Copper Share Price Jumps 5% on Dec 18, 2025: Why HINDCOPPER Is Near a 52-Week High, Analyst Target, Technical Signals and Outlook

Hindustan Copper Share Price Jumps 5% on Dec 18, 2025: Why HINDCOPPER Is Near a 52-Week High, Analyst Target, Technical Signals and Outlook

Hindustan Copper Ltd jumped 5% on December 18, 2025, trading near ₹388 and just below its 52-week high, with turnover topping ₹401 crore and over 1.06 crore shares changing hands by midday. The BSE Metal index also rose. Analysts cited copper’s global rally, driven by tightening supply and AI-linked demand, as a key factor. Delivery volumes lagged, suggesting much of the activity was short-term trading.
InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) Stock News Today: Shares Rise on “Worst Is Behind Us” Message—Fresh Targets, Risks, and What Matters Next (18 December 2025)

InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) Stock News Today: Shares Rise on “Worst Is Behind Us” Message—Fresh Targets, Risks, and What Matters Next (18 December 2025)

IndiGo shares rose about 2% to ₹5,076–₹5,100 on December 18, 2025, after CEO Pieter Elbers told staff the airline had restored around 2,200 daily flights. A parliamentary panel called responses from IndiGo and the DGCA “evasive” and is awaiting an investigation report due by December 28. Brokerages are adjusting targets after earlier disruptions. Regulatory scrutiny remains high.
18 December 2025
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX: BS6) Stock Update 18 Dec 2025: US$22.8b Order Book, Delivery Momentum, and What Analysts Forecast Next

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX: BS6) Stock Update 18 Dec 2025: US$22.8b Order Book, Delivery Momentum, and What Analysts Forecast Next

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding traded around S$3.48 on Dec. 18, down 1.14% with 7.93 million shares changing hands. The company reported an order book of 245 vessels worth US$22.83 billion, with 71% “green” ships and 126 containerships. New orders in 2025 reached US$2.17 billion, sharply lower than 2024’s pace. Year-to-date, 46 vessels have been delivered, meeting about 82% of the annual target.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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

Stock Market Today

  • Structure Therapeutics (GPCR) Valuation Falters Amid Share Price Decline
    April 26, 2026, 10:46 PM EDT. Structure Therapeutics (GPCR) shares dropped to $45.49, marking a 49.21% decline over 90 days despite a strong 91.62% one-year total return. The biotech's price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 2.1x appears undervalued versus peers' average of 31.2x and the US pharmaceuticals sector average of 2.6x, suggesting cautious investor sentiment. This ratio compares market value to book value, often used for early-stage or loss-making companies. GPCR faces risks from ongoing clinical trials for GSBR-1290 and significant net losses of $141.2 million. Analyst forecasts predict 56.5% annual revenue growth, but uncertainties linger. Investors should balance potential gains with risks, monitoring clinical outcomes and funding capabilities amid a volatile healthcare sector.

Latest article

Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

26 April 2026
Kratos Defense shares dropped 6.5% to $61.26, cutting its market value to $10.6 billion as investors questioned the pace of profit from new contracts. The company recently completed the first flight of its Mk1 Firejet drone and won a Space Force contract worth up to $446.8 million. AeroVironment, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman also declined. Kratos raised $1.17 billion in a February share offering.
Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

26 April 2026
Wisconsin sued Robinhood and several rivals over sports event contracts, alleging illegal sports betting through prediction markets. The lawsuit comes days before Robinhood reports first-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Robinhood shares closed at $84.71 Friday, down from $91.28 on Monday. The company said its event contracts are federally regulated and it will defend itself.
SoFi Technologies Stock Faces a Big Q1 Earnings Test as Loan Growth Comes Into Focus

SoFi Technologies Stock Faces a Big Q1 Earnings Test as Loan Growth Comes Into Focus

26 April 2026
SoFi will report first-quarter results before markets open April 29, with management projecting about $1.04 billion in adjusted net revenue and adjusted EPS of 12 cents. Shares closed at $18.44 Friday, valuing the company at $23.8 billion. The company recently launched a digital HELOC and formed a Real Estate Advisory Council. Last quarter, loan originations rose 46% to $10.5 billion and fee-based revenue climbed 53%.
Go toTop