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Vonovia SE Stock on 2 December 2025: Early Bond Redemption, Analyst Split and 2026 Outlook

Vonovia SE Stock on 2 December 2025: Early Bond Redemption, Analyst Split and 2026 Outlook

Vonovia SE (XETRA: VNA, VNAn.DE), Germany’s largest listed residential landlord and a DAX 40 member, remains one of the most hotly debated real-estate stocks in Europe. On 2 December 2025 the share trades well below its pre-crisis book value, even as the company reports a sharp earnings recovery, confirms higher guidance for 2025 and sketches a robust 2026 outlook. At the same time, fresh news of an early bond redemption, a stable credit rating and a high level of analyst disagreement – capped by a “warning shot” from Deutsche Bank – give investors plenty to chew on. 1. Vonovia SE
2 December 2025
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Smarter Web Company PLC Stock: Bitcoin Treasury Darling SWC Faces Volatility as Dilution Pauses and Investors Focus on December General Meeting

Smarter Web Company PLC Stock: Bitcoin Treasury Darling SWC Faces Volatility as Dilution Pauses and Investors Focus on December General Meeting

The Smarter Web Company PLC (Aquis: SWC, OTCQB: TSWCF, Frankfurt: 3M8) remains one of the most closely watched “Bitcoin treasury” stocks in the UK. As of 2 December 2025, the share price is back in penny‑stock territory, even while the company sits on thousands of Bitcoins and prepares to brief shareholders at a key General Meeting and investor presentation.Investegate+1 Key Takeaways Where SWC Stock Stands on 2 December 2025 On 2 December 2025, The Smarter Web Company PLC shares change hands at about 42.0p on Aquis. The London South East quote shows a bid at 41p, ask at 43p, and
2 December 2025
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Prudential plc (LON: PRU) Share Price Near 52‑Week High as Massive Buybacks Lift Outlook – Is the Stock Still Undervalued?

Prudential plc (LON: PRU) Share Price Near 52‑Week High as Massive Buybacks Lift Outlook – Is the Stock Still Undervalued?

London, 2 December 2025 – Prudential plc’s share price has quietly staged one of the FTSE 100’s standout comebacks. After spending much of 2022–23 in the market’s sin bin, the Asia‑ and Africa‑focused insurer now trades close to its 52‑week high, backed by double‑digit profit growth and one of the most aggressive capital‑return programmes in the sector. The key question for investors today: has the market already priced in the recovery, or is there still upside left in Prudential stock? Prudential plc share price today: near highs after a 70% rebound At the close on 2 December 2025, Prudential plc’s
2 December 2025
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Fresnillo PLC Stock Soars 325% in 2025: Price Today, Probe Gold Deal and 2026 Forecasts

Fresnillo PLC Stock Soars 325% in 2025: Price Today, Probe Gold Deal and 2026 Forecasts

Published: 2 December 2025 Fresnillo PLC (LON:FRES, OTC:FNLPF) has turned from a slightly sleepy precious‑metals miner into one of the most explosive shares in the FTSE 100 this year. As of the morning of 2 December 2025, Fresnillo trades around 2,754p in London, down modestly on the day but still showing a 12‑month gain of roughly 325% from a low of 612p at the end of 2024. The stock hit a fresh 52‑week high of 2,850p on 1 December, giving the group a market capitalisation of around £19–20bn, a trailing P/E of about 56x and a forward dividend yield near
2 December 2025
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Sage Group plc (LON: SGE) Stock on 2 December 2025: Share Price, £300m Buyback, AI Push and Analyst Forecasts for 2026

Sage Group plc (LON: SGE) Stock on 2 December 2025: Share Price, £300m Buyback, AI Push and Analyst Forecasts for 2026

This article is for information only and does not constitute investment advice. Where Sage Group’s share price sits on 2 December 2025 As of the morning of 2 December 2025, shares in Sage Group plc (LON: SGE) are trading around 1,066p on the London Stock Exchange, down about 0.7% on the day and roughly 19% below their level a year ago.FT Markets Over the last 52 weeks, the stock has traded in a range of about 1,034.5p to 1,349p, putting today’s price close to the lower end of that band.StockInvest+1 At this level, Sage carries a market capitalisation of roughly
2 December 2025
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Taylor Wimpey Share Price Today: RBC Upgrade, 9% Dividend Yield and 2026 Outlook (2 December 2025)

Taylor Wimpey Share Price Today: RBC Upgrade, 9% Dividend Yield and 2026 Outlook (2 December 2025)

Taylor Wimpey plc (LON: TW.) is back on traders’ radar after a high‑profile broker upgrade, a double‑digit prospective total return profile and fresh data pointing to a slowly healing UK housing market – despite softer sales and heavy legacy fire‑safety costs weighing on 2025 earnings. Taylor Wimpey share price today – bouncing on an RBC upgrade In London trading on 2 December 2025, Taylor Wimpey shares climbed to around 104p, up nearly 3% on the day, after RBC Capital Markets upgraded the stock from “sector perform” to “outperform” and lifted its price target to 150p from 130p. London South East+3Investing.com
2 December 2025
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Greencore Group Plc (LON:GNC) Stock on 2 December 2025: Share Price, Bakkavor Deal and 2026 Outlook

Greencore Group Plc (LON:GNC) Stock on 2 December 2025: Share Price, Bakkavor Deal and 2026 Outlook

This article is for information only and does not constitute investment advice. Greencore share price today: GNC edges higher in an active bid situation Greencore Group Plc (LON:GNC), the FTSE 250 convenience food manufacturer best known for its sandwiches and ready meals, closed on 2 December 2025 at 243.50p (sell 242.50p / buy 243.50p), up 2.0p or +0.83% on the day. Hargreaves Lansdown At that level: Over longer horizons, Greencore has quietly staged a big comeback: HL data show the share price up around 22% over one year and almost 280% over three years, reflecting a recovery from the pandemic-era
2 December 2025
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National Grid plc Stock on 2 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend Yield and 2026 Forecasts

National Grid plc Stock on 2 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend Yield and 2026 Forecasts

As of 2 December 2025, National Grid plc (LON: NG., NYSE: NGG) sits close to its 52‑week highs again, with investors reassessing the UK–US grid operator after a year of heavy capital raising, major asset sales, a CEO change and upgraded earnings guidance. Below is a structured look at where the stock stands today – share price, fundamentals, dividend profile, strategy, risks and what analysts currently expect. Where the National Grid share price stands today On the London Stock Exchange, National Grid closed on 2 December 2025 at 1,149.44 pence, up 0.48% on the day. Over the last 12 months
2 December 2025
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SSE PLC (LON:SSE) Stock Outlook December 2025: Share Price, £33bn Grid Plan and Analyst Forecasts

SSE PLC (LON:SSE) Stock Outlook December 2025: Share Price, £33bn Grid Plan and Analyst Forecasts

SSE plc enters December 2025 as one of the standout performers in the UK utilities sector, trading close to record highs on the back of an ambitious £33 billion investment plan, a fresh £2 billion equity raise and strong political support for grid expansion. Reuters+1 This article pulls together the latest news, numbers and forecasts as of 2 December 2025 to give a full picture of where the SSE share price stands – and what the market currently expects from here. Where the SSE share price stands on 2 December 2025 On the London Stock Exchange, SSE shares are trading a little
2 December 2025
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Experian PLC Stock (LON: EXPN) on 2 December 2025: Share Price, H1 2026 Results, AI Strategy and 2026 Forecasts

Experian PLC Stock (LON: EXPN) on 2 December 2025: Share Price, H1 2026 Results, AI Strategy and 2026 Forecasts

Updated: 2 December 2025 Experian PLC’s share price is treading water near the lower half of its 2025 range, even as the FTSE 100 data and credit analytics group posts double‑digit revenue growth, raises guidance for fiscal 2026 and ramps up its AI and fraud‑prevention capabilities. Recent analyst notes still lean bullish on Experian stock (LON: EXPN), but the market continues to price in regulatory and competitive risks — especially from Fair Isaac’s (FICO) new direct‑licensing model. This article pulls together the latest news, forecasts and analysis on Experian PLC stock as of 2 December 2025, suitable for Google News
2 December 2025
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Compass Group PLC Stock Outlook, December 2025: Analyst Upgrades, AI Tailwinds and a Tempting Pullback

Compass Group PLC Stock Outlook, December 2025: Analyst Upgrades, AI Tailwinds and a Tempting Pullback

Updated 2 December 2025 – Not investment advice. For information only. Compass Group share price today: quality business, bruised chart Compass Group PLC (LSE: CPG), the world’s largest contract caterer, is ending November/starting December in a slightly paradoxical place: fundamentals are strong, but the share price looks tired. RBC Capital points out that the stock has underperformed the FTSE 100 by roughly 30 percentage points year‑to‑date, even though Compass continues to post robust earnings and cash generation. Investing.com This disconnect between operations and share price is exactly what’s attracting fresh analyst interest. FY25 results: double‑digit profit growth and strong cash
2 December 2025
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Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) Stock on 2 December 2025: BoE Stress Test Win, Record Buybacks and a 2026 Outlook Defined by Asia and Legal Risk

Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) Stock on 2 December 2025: BoE Stress Test Win, Record Buybacks and a 2026 Outlook Defined by Asia and Legal Risk

LONDON – Standard Chartered PLC’s share price is trading close to record levels as of 2 December 2025, buoyed by strong 2025 earnings momentum, an aggressive share buyback, and a clean bill of health from the Bank of England’s latest capital stress test. At the same time, the Asia‑focused bank is navigating sizeable litigation overhangs and an already demanding valuation, leaving analysts constructive on the business but cautious on upside from here. Investing.com+3Reuters+3Reuters+3 Share price snapshot: near the top of a steep 2025 rally As of trading on 2 December 2025, Standard Chartered (LON: STAN) is changing hands at around
2 December 2025
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Anglo American plc (AAL.L) Stock on 2 December 2025: BHP’s Failed Bid, Teck Merger Vote and Copper Rally Reframe the Outlook

Anglo American plc (AAL.L) Stock on 2 December 2025: BHP’s Failed Bid, Teck Merger Vote and Copper Rally Reframe the Outlook

Anglo American plc shares are trading just below 2,900p on 2 December 2025 as investors weigh the end of BHP’s latest £40 billion takeover attempt, a decisive 9 December vote on the Teck merger, and a copper price sitting near record highs. Anglo American+3FT Markets+3Investing.com Canada+3 1. Price action on 2 December 2025 On the London Stock Exchange, Anglo American (ticker AAL.L) closed at 2,878p on Tuesday, 2 December 2025. The stock traded between 2,859p and 2,892p intraday, finishing down 14p, or ‑0.48%, on relatively light volume of about 164,000 shares. FT Markets Over the past 12 months, AAL has gained
2 December 2025
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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price, Buyback Surge and 2026 Forecasts – 2 December 2025 Update

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price, Buyback Surge and 2026 Forecasts – 2 December 2025 Update

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LON:LSEG) is quietly doing something very un-British: it’s shouting “we think we’re cheap” by throwing billions at its own shares. As of the close on 2 December 2025, LSEG stock is trading around 8,820–8,824p (roughly £88 per share), up about 0.25% on the day and recovering slightly from Monday’s drop.Hargreaves Lansdown+1 The share price sits well below its 52‑week high of £121.85, and only a few percent above its 52‑week low near £80.94, leaving the stock down roughly 22% over the last year, even though the underlying business is still growing.Simply Wall St+1 Meanwhile, analysts
2 December 2025
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3i Group (LON: III) Share Price Near 52‑Week Low as Action Slows – Is the Private Equity Giant a Buy in December 2025?

3i Group (LON: III) Share Price Near 52‑Week Low as Action Slows – Is the Private Equity Giant a Buy in December 2025?

3i Group plc, the FTSE 100 private equity and infrastructure investor best known as the owner of European discounter Action, is suddenly on sale. As of the close on 2 December 2025, 3i’s share price stood at 3,031p, only a fraction above its 52‑week low of 3,026p and well below the 4,496p high it hit earlier this year. The trust still trades at a premium of around 11% to its net asset value (NAV), but that premium has collapsed from a 12‑month average of roughly 54%.Hargreaves Lansdown The sell‑off has been driven by a sharp market reaction to a slight
2 December 2025
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GSK plc Stock Today: Q3 Beat, Blenrep Comeback and a New CEO – Full Investor Update for 2 December 2025

GSK plc Stock Today: Q3 Beat, Blenrep Comeback and a New CEO – Full Investor Update for 2 December 2025

GSK plc (LSE: GSK, NYSE: GSK) heads into the final month of 2025 near multi‑year highs, powered by a strong run of earnings beats, a revived oncology franchise and a looming change at the top of the company. As of 2 December 2025, the stock sits close to its 52‑week peak while analyst opinion remains broadly neutral and focused on whether the pipeline can deliver enough growth to meet GSK’s ambitious 2031 revenue targets. Hargreaves Lansdown+2Yahoo Finance+2 This overview pulls together the key share‑price moves, fresh news from 2 December, Street forecasts and the main bull and bear arguments around
2 December 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Near £1 After BoE Stress Test: Share Price, Latest News and 2026 Outlook

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Near £1 After BoE Stress Test: Share Price, Latest News and 2026 Outlook

Lloyds Banking Group has gone from “perennial value trap” to one of 2025’s hottest large‑cap bank stocks. As of the close on 2 December 2025, Lloyds’ London‑listed shares trade around 96p, right next to a fresh 10‑year high of 96.92p, giving the bank a market value of roughly £56.7bn. Over the past year the share price is up about 80%, with a year‑to‑date return of roughly 74%, crushing the FTSE 100’s ~18–19% gain over the same period. Hargreaves Lansdown+2Yahoo Finance+2 After today’s Bank of England stress‑test results and fresh headlines on branch closures and litigation, investors are asking a simple
2 December 2025
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BP Stock December 2025: Buybacks, Hydrogen U‑Turn and Oil Pivot – Latest News, Price Targets and 2026 Outlook

BP Stock December 2025: Buybacks, Hydrogen U‑Turn and Oil Pivot – Latest News, Price Targets and 2026 Outlook

Published: 2 December 2025 BP p.l.c. (NYSE: BP, LSE: BP.) heads into the final weeks of 2025 with its share price near 52‑week highs, a fresh $750 million buyback underway, and a strategy that leans harder into oil and gas while rowing back some headline climate ambitions. At the same time, the company has quietly scrapped a flagship UK hydrogen and carbon‑capture project and finished repairing a U.S. products pipeline leak. Here’s how the latest news, earnings, and analyst forecasts fit together for BP stock as of 2 December 2025. BP stock today: near 52‑week highs after a strong run
2 December 2025
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Glencore Share Price on 2 December 2025: Sudbury Copper Deal, Smelter Cuts and What’s Next for GLEN Stock

Glencore Share Price on 2 December 2025: Sudbury Copper Deal, Smelter Cuts and What’s Next for GLEN Stock

Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) enters 2 December 2025 at the centre of several major storylines: a new Canadian copper partnership, deepening pain in its South African ferrochrome business, ongoing ESG and smelter pressures, and an investor base impatient for a clear path to higher copper output and more consistent returns. Glencore share price today: GLEN around 362p, £42–43bn market value As the London market closed on 2 December 2025, Glencore’s London‑listed shares were trading around 362p, modestly below Monday’s 364.7p close. Hargreaves Lansdown and the Financial Times show an intraday range of roughly 361.6p–365.3p, with an indicative market capitalisation of
2 December 2025
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Diageo plc Stock Outlook for December 2025: Can the Guinness Maker Recover From Its Profit Warning?

Diageo plc Stock Outlook for December 2025: Can the Guinness Maker Recover From Its Profit Warning?

Updated 2 December 2025 Diageo plc (LON: DGE, NYSE: DEO) – the global spirits and beer group behind Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Don Julio – is ending 2025 in one of the toughest patches in its modern history. A profit warning, a CEO exit, a new turnaround boss and a share price down by around a third have turned what was once a dependable “quality compounder” into one of the FTSE 100’s most debated stocks.FT Markets+2The Guardian+2 Below is a deep dive into Diageo’s latest results, guidance, leadership shake‑up, regional flashpoints, dividend profile, analyst forecasts and valuation as of
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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
AbbVie shares rose 2% to $223.43 Friday, capping a volatile week marked by earnings and drug sales scrutiny. Moody’s upgraded AbbVie’s credit rating to A2, citing strong performance in immunology and neuroscience. Investors remain focused on Skyrizi and Rinvoq growth amid rising competition and recent regulatory filings. Trading volume stayed below average, with the stock still 9% off its 52-week high.
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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