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Smiths Group Plc (LON: SMIN) Stock on 3 December 2025: £2bn Smiths Detection Sale, Buybacks and 2026 Outlook

Smiths Group Plc (LON: SMIN) Stock on 3 December 2025: £2bn Smiths Detection Sale, Buybacks and 2026 Outlook

Smiths Group Plc stock is firmly in the spotlight on 3 December 2025 after the FTSE 100 engineer agreed to sell its airport‑security and screening division, Smiths Detection, to CVC Capital Partners in a £2 billion deal – a move that accelerates its transition into a focused industrial engineering group and reshapes the investment story around the shares.Smiths+1 Smiths Group share price today: strong run into the deal In early London trading on 3 December 2025, Smiths Group shares changed hands around 2,474p, up about 1.8% on the day, with a one‑year gain of roughly 38%.FT Markets Over the last 12
3 December 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RKT) Stock Outlook on 3 December 2025: Barclays Upgrade, Buybacks and a $2.2bn Special Dividend

Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RKT) Stock Outlook on 3 December 2025: Barclays Upgrade, Buybacks and a $2.2bn Special Dividend

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, the FTSE 100 consumer health and hygiene group behind brands like Dettol, Durex, Lysol and Nurofen, is ending 2025 near the top of its trading range – and squarely back on investors’ radar. As of the close on 3 December 2025, Reckitt’s London‑listed shares finished at 5,952p, down 0.47% on the day, but up strongly over 2025 overall. Recent trading data show the stock has rallied more than 20% year‑to‑date and is hovering close to its 52‑week high. MarketScreener+1 The recent move is being driven by three big storylines: Below is a structured look at the
3 December 2025
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National Grid plc (NG.) Stock Outlook 2026: Share Price, Dividend, New CEO and £60bn Grid Plan

National Grid plc (NG.) Stock Outlook 2026: Share Price, Dividend, New CEO and £60bn Grid Plan

National Grid plc is ending 2025 in a very “on-brand” way for a regulated utility: quietly near its 52‑week high, raising and spending astonishing sums of money, and sitting at the centre of almost every big energy-transition argument in the UK and US. As of 3 December 2025, investors are weighing a new CEO, a completed LNG divestment, record grid investment, and a still‑healthy dividend against rising debt, regulatory scrutiny and a share price that is no longer obviously cheap. Below is a detailed look at the latest news, forecasts and analyses around National Grid stock (LSE: NG., NYSE: NGG)
3 December 2025
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Bandhan Bank’s ₹6,931-Crore Bad Loan Sale Puts Stock in Focus on December 3, 2025

Bandhan Bank’s ₹6,931-Crore Bad Loan Sale Puts Stock in Focus on December 3, 2025

Bandhan Bank is pushing ahead with a major clean‑up of its loan book, planning to sell nearly ₹7,000 crore of stressed assets just as its stock trades under pressure and remains on traders’ radar on December 3, 2025. Quick overview What exactly is Bandhan Bank selling? Bandhan Bank’s board resolution on November 27 cleared a proposal to sell a large pool of stressed assets—both loans still on the books and loans already written off—through a competitive process involving asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) and other permitted buyers.Business Standard+1 Breakdown of the ₹6,931-crore pool According to the exchange filing and subsequent coverage,
3 December 2025
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Diageo plc Stock Outlook December 2025: Profit Warning, New CEO and What Comes Next for DGE & DEO

Diageo plc Stock Outlook December 2025: Profit Warning, New CEO and What Comes Next for DGE & DEO

Updated: 3 December 2025 – informational only, not investment advice. Where Diageo’s Share Price Stands Today Diageo plc, the Guinness and Johnnie Walker owner listed in London as DGE and in New York as DEO, is limping into December after one of its roughest stretches in a decade. Commentators have not been kind: one recent UK piece described Diageo as having become “the laughing stock of the FTSE 100” after a 26%+ share price slide over the past 12 months, and other analysis notes a drop of more than 50% from its multi‑year peak. Yahoo Finance+1 The question for investors
3 December 2025
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Spectris plc (LON: SXS) Stock on 3 December 2025: Last Trading Day Before £41.75 KKR Takeover and Delisting

Spectris plc (LON: SXS) Stock on 3 December 2025: Last Trading Day Before £41.75 KKR Takeover and Delisting

Spectris plc (LON: SXS), the precision‑measurement specialist, is effectively at the end of its life as a London‑listed share. On 3 December 2025, investors are trading SXS for the final time before a court‑sanctioned takeover by KKR’s Project Aurora Bidco becomes effective and the stock is delisted from the London Stock Exchange later this week. Investegate+1 Below is a full rundown of the latest share price, the KKR deal mechanics, key dates, analyst forecasts and what it all means for shareholders on 3 December 2025. Spectris share price today: trading in the takeover “zone” As of the morning of 3
3 December 2025
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J Sainsbury Share Price Slides as Qatar Cuts Stake – What the 98 Million Share Sale Means for LON:SBRY Investors

J Sainsbury Share Price Slides as Qatar Cuts Stake – What the 98 Million Share Sale Means for LON:SBRY Investors

J Sainsbury plc shares fell sharply on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, after Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund moved to sell a large chunk of its holding, ending nearly two decades as the UK grocer’s dominant shareholder. By around 08:25 in London, the J Sainsbury (LON:SBRY) share price was trading at 311.2p, down about 4.5% on the day. corporate.sainsburys.co.uk At the same time, the company is pressing ahead with an aggressive share buyback, fresh special dividends and upgraded profit guidance – leaving investors weighing short‑term technical pressure against a stronger fundamental story. Qatar cuts its Sainsbury stake after nearly 20 years Qatar
3 December 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) Near Record High After BoE Stress Test: Latest Share Price, News and 2026 Stock Forecast – 3 December 2025

Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) Near Record High After BoE Stress Test: Latest Share Price, News and 2026 Stock Forecast – 3 December 2025

This article is for information only and does not constitute investment advice. Lloyds Banking Group share price today: still pushing toward £1 Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) is ending 2025 near the very top of its trading range. As of the afternoon of 3 December 2025, Lloyds’ London‑listed shares are trading around 97p, having touched an intraday high just under 98p, according to real‑time data from Investing.com and Google Finance. Investing.com+1 Hargreaves Lansdown data show: Hargreaves Lansdown A year-long rally has turned Lloyds from a perennial “value trap” into one of 2025’s standout FTSE 100 performers, with TechStock² estimating
3 December 2025
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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price on 3 December 2025: Heavy Buybacks, AI Push and 2026 Stock Forecast

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price on 3 December 2025: Heavy Buybacks, AI Push and 2026 Stock Forecast

As of the morning of 3 December 2025, London Stock Exchange Group plc (LON:LSEG) sits in that awkward place investors both love and hate: a high‑quality franchise buying back stock aggressively, yet trading uncomfortably close to its 52‑week low. Below is a structured rundown of the latest share price action, buyback news, earnings trends, AI and blockchain strategy, analyst forecasts and key risks as they stand today. LSEG share price update on 3 December 2025 London Stock Exchange Group shares were trading around 8,680 pence in early dealings on Wednesday, slightly below Tuesday’s close of 8,744p, implying an intraday move
3 December 2025
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Unilever PLC Stock on 3 December 2025: Magnum Spin‑Off, Graze Sale and Governance Scrutiny Shape the Outlook

Unilever PLC Stock on 3 December 2025: Magnum Spin‑Off, Graze Sale and Governance Scrutiny Shape the Outlook

Unilever PLC (LSE: ULVR, NYSE: UL) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with its share price pinned in a tight range while the investment story gets noisier: a blockbuster Magnum Ice Cream Company spin‑off, fresh portfolio disposals, regulatory heat on “green” claims, and a new audit of the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation are all landing at once. Unilever share price today: how the stock is trading As of the London open on 3 December 2025, Unilever’s primary listing on the London Stock Exchange trades around 4,477p, down about 0.13% on the day and roughly 4.6% lower over 12 months.
3 December 2025
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Reliance completes merger of Star Television Productions with Jiostar; RIL shares drop as retail arm restructures

Reliance completes merger of Star Television Productions with Jiostar; RIL shares drop as retail arm restructures

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has quietly ticked off two big strategic moves that reshape both its media and consumer businesses: the long‑planned merger of Star Television Productions Ltd (STPL) into Jiostar, and a major internal rejig of Reliance Retail’s FMCG arm into a new vehicle, New Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (New RCPL).The Economic Times+2Business Standard+2 Both developments have been disclosed via regulatory filings over the past 48 hours and are now being digested by investors on 3 December 2025, even as RIL’s share price trades under mild pressure. Key highlights Merger puts the ‘Star’ brand fully under Jiostar According to
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Tunbridge Wells Water Crisis: 14,000 Homes Still Affected After Chemical Error at Pembury Plant

Tunbridge Wells Water Crisis: 14,000 Homes Still Affected After Chemical Error at Pembury Plant

Thousands of people in and around Tunbridge Wells are entering a fifth day of severe water disruption after a “bad batch” of treatment chemicals forced the shutdown of South East Water’s Pembury Water Treatment Works – and repeated attempts to restart the system have failed to fully restore supplies. ITVX+1 At a glance: what’s happening in Tunbridge Wells How the Tunbridge Wells water outage unfolded A “bad batch” at Pembury shuts down the plant The crisis began on the evening of Saturday 29 November, when a batch of coagulant – chemicals used to clump together impurities so they can be
3 December 2025
NatWest Group Plc (LON: NWG) Stock Near Record Highs After BoE Stress Test – Buybacks, Dividends and 2026 Forecasts (3 December 2025)

NatWest Group Plc (LON: NWG) Stock Near Record Highs After BoE Stress Test – Buybacks, Dividends and 2026 Forecasts (3 December 2025)

As of the close on 3 December 2025, NatWest Group Plc’s London‑listed shares finished at around 638p, leaving the stock within touching distance of a new 52‑week high of 641.2p and up about 57% over the past year. The move caps a remarkable rerating driven by record profitability, aggressive share buybacks, stronger dividends and, this week, a clean pass in the Bank of England’s 2025 stress test alongside softer capital rules for UK banks. Hargreaves Lansdown+2Stock Titan+2 For investors hunting for up‑to‑date insight on NatWest Group stock, here’s what has changed up to 3 December 2025 – and how analysts
3 December 2025
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Glencore (GLEN) Stock on 3 December 2025: Copper JV, Smelter Cuts and Capital Markets Day – What It All Means for Investors

Glencore (GLEN) Stock on 3 December 2025: Copper JV, Smelter Cuts and Capital Markets Day – What It All Means for Investors

Glencore plc (LON: GLEN, OTC: GLNCY/GLCNF) is back in the spotlight on 3 December 2025 as investors digest a cluster of big developments: a new copper joint venture in Canada, fresh smelter cuts in South Africa, and the group’s long‑trailed Capital Markets Day in Baar. The stock is trading in the mid‑360p range in London, close to its recent highs and above key technical levels, while analyst views remain broadly constructive but increasingly nuanced. glencore.com+1 Glencore share price today: trading near the top of its 52‑week range On the morning of 3 December 2025, Glencore’s London‑listed shares were quoted around
3 December 2025
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BP Stock Today (December 3, 2025): Buybacks, Teesside Exit and 2026 Price Targets Explained

BP Stock Today (December 3, 2025): Buybacks, Teesside Exit and 2026 Price Targets Explained

As of December 3, 2025, BP p.l.c. (NYSE: BP, LSE: BP.) is trading near its 52‑week highs, backed by strong third‑quarter earnings, aggressive share buybacks, a chunky dividend yield and a controversial pivot back toward oil and gas. At the New York close, BP’s ADRs change hands around $36.36, with a 52‑week range of $25.22–$37.64 and roughly 24% share price appreciation over the past year. Investing.com+1 On the London market, the stock likewise trades close to its highs, with the forward dividend yield hovering around 5.4–5.5%, making BP one of the higher‑yielding names in the FTSE 100. DividendMax+1 This week’s
3 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock on 3 December 2025: New Chair, Softer BoE Capital Rules and AI Push Shape the 2026 Story

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock on 3 December 2025: New Chair, Softer BoE Capital Rules and AI Push Shape the 2026 Story

HSBC Holdings Plc stock remains close to its 52‑week highs on 3 December 2025, as investors digest a busy mix of news: a surprise decision to confirm Brendan Nelson as permanent Group Chair, looser capital rules from the Bank of England, progress on the Hang Seng Bank takeover, and a fresh AI partnership with French start‑up Mistral. Add in strong underlying earnings and mid‑teens return-on-equity guidance, and HSBC has become one of the most closely watched large‑cap financials heading into 2026. Financial Times+1 HSBC share price today: still hugging 52‑week highs On 3 December 2025, HSBC Holdings traded at around:
3 December 2025
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Shell Plc (SHEL) Stock on December 3, 2025: Adura JV, $3.5 Billion Buyback and Oil-Glut Jitters Shape the 2026 Outlook

Shell Plc (SHEL) Stock on December 3, 2025: Adura JV, $3.5 Billion Buyback and Oil-Glut Jitters Shape the 2026 Outlook

Shell Plc’s share price is holding close to multi‑year highs as of December 3, 2025, supported by aggressive share buybacks, resilient third‑quarter earnings and the launch of Adura, a new North Sea joint venture with Equinor. At the same time, forecasts of an oil glut in 2026 and softer crude prices are capping upside and drawing fresh scrutiny of Shell’s capital allocation and long‑term production strategy. StockAnalysis+2Shell+2 Where Shell’s share price stands today On the New York Stock Exchange, Shell plc (ticker: SHEL) closed at $73.96 on December 2, 2025, with after‑hours trading nudging the price to $74.00. The stock
3 December 2025
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Indian Rupee Breaches ₹90 Per US Dollar for the First Time: What’s Driving the Fall and How It Hits Your Wallet

Indian Rupee Breaches ₹90 Per US Dollar for the First Time: What’s Driving the Fall and How It Hits Your Wallet

On Wednesday, 3 December 2025, the Indian rupee finally did what traders had been fearing for weeks: it slipped decisively past the psychologically crucial ₹90 per US dollar mark, hitting fresh record lows in the process. In early and mid‑session trade, the currency fell to around ₹90.13–90.20 per dollar, eclipsing Tuesday’s all‑time low near ₹89.95 and marking its fifth to sixth straight day of losses. Reuters+1 Despite India posting some of the fastest GDP growth in the world this year, the rupee has now weakened roughly 5% year‑to‑date, making it Asia’s worst‑performing major currency in 2025. Reuters+2Reuters+2 The slide is
3 December 2025
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) Share Price Today: Demerger Record Date, Broker Targets and Outlook as of 3 December 2025

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) Share Price Today: Demerger Record Date, Broker Targets and Outlook as of 3 December 2025

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), one of India’s most widely held FMCG stocks, is trading through a pivotal week. The stock is hovering just below ₹2,500 while investors brace for the 5 December spin‑off of its ice‑cream business, Kwality Wall’s (India) Ltd (KWIL), and digest mixed but mostly constructive brokerage commentary on growth and margins. mint+2mint+2 Below is a detailed, news‑driven look at where HUL stands today, how the demerger will work, what analysts are saying, and how the chart is shaping up as of 3 December 2025. HUL share price today (3 December 2025) As of the morning update on
3 December 2025
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Shriram Finance Share Price Today (3 Dec 2025): Top Loser After 40% Rally, MUFG Deal Buzz and 2026 Stock Forecast

Shriram Finance Share Price Today (3 Dec 2025): Top Loser After 40% Rally, MUFG Deal Buzz and 2026 Stock Forecast

Shriram Finance Limited (NSE: SHRIRAMFIN) is taking a breather on 3 December 2025. After a spectacular three‑month rally of more than 40%, the stock is among the prominent losers in today’s trade — but still sits close to its all‑time highs and remains a Street favourite in the NBFC space. The Economic Times+1 This article pulls together the latest price action, earnings, ratings, deal chatter and analyst forecasts available as of 3 December 2025, to give a complete, Google‑News‑friendly snapshot of where Shriram Finance stands now. Shriram Finance share price today: profit‑taking after a big run By early afternoon on
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Zhongji Innolight stock slides nearly 4% into China’s Monday open — what traders watch next

Zhongji Innolight stock slides nearly 4% into China’s Monday open — what traders watch next

8 February 2026
Zhongji Innolight closed down 3.9% at 540.01 yuan in Shenzhen on Friday, with turnover at 17.91 billion yuan. The company forecast 2025 net profit of 9.8–11.8 billion yuan, up as much as 128%, citing strong demand for high-speed products. Executives said most customer orders are booked through late 2026, but flagged tight supply of some optical chips. Zhongji reports earnings March 31 after shares dropped 12% from December highs.
AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

8 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.28% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after steep losses earlier in the week. Chip stocks rallied as investors bet on continued AI data center spending by major tech firms. Nvidia rose 7.8%, Broadcom gained 7.1%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index closed up 5.7%. Markets now await macroeconomic data and Nvidia’s late-February results.
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