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Stock Market News 2 December 2025

JTC Plc (LON:JTC) Stock on 2 December 2025: Permira’s £2.3bn Takeover, Scheme Document and 2026 Forecasts Explained

JTC Plc (LON:JTC) Stock on 2 December 2025: Permira’s £2.3bn Takeover, Scheme Document and 2026 Forecasts Explained

This article is for information only and does not constitute investment advice. Where JTC Plc’s share price stands today JTC Plc, the Jersey‑based provider of fund administration, corporate and private client services, is now trading almost entirely as a takeover story.Reuters As of the latest full trading data (close on 1 December 2025), JTC shares on the London Stock Exchange were around 1,274p, giving the group a market capitalisation of roughly £2.2bn. The stock is trading well above its 52‑week low of 751p (9 April 2025) and modestly below its 52‑week high of 1,385.16p (15 September 2025).FT Markets Key snapshot:
Tokyo Stock Market Today, December 2, 2025: Nikkei 225 Rebounds at the Open After BoJ Shock, Then Stalls

Tokyo Stock Market Today, December 2, 2025: Nikkei 225 Rebounds at the Open After BoJ Shock, Then Stalls

After a dramatic 950‑point plunge on Monday, Tokyo’s stock market reopened on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, with a relief bounce that quickly tested how much risk appetite is really left in Japan’s powerful 2025 equity rally. The Nikkei 225 jumped at the open and traded firmly higher through the morning, led by banks and technology shares, as investors digested a strong Japanese government bond auction and calmer global markets. But by the closing bell the index had given back almost all of its early gains and finished essentially flat, underlining how fragile sentiment remains around the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ)
2 December 2025
China Stock Market Today, 2 December 2025: Shanghai and Shenzhen Slip as Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Extends 2025 Rally

China Stock Market Today, 2 December 2025: Shanghai and Shenzhen Slip as Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Extends 2025 Rally

China’s stock markets ended Tuesday mixed, with mainland indices easing after Monday’s strong gains while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index managed another modest advance, stretching an already impressive 2025 rally. By the close on 2 December 2025: The move comes as investors juggle upcoming Beijing policy meetings, global bond-market jitters, and an AI- and policy-fueled two‑year rally that has already pushed Chinese benchmarks to strong year-to-date returns. Mainland A‑shares: Mild Pullback After Monday’s Surge Mainland stocks cooled on Tuesday after a strong start to the week. On Monday (1 December), the rally was broad-based: the Shanghai Composite climbed 0.65%, the
2 December 2025
Barclays PLC Stock Today: BoE Stress Tests, £1.5bn Buybacks and a 60% Rally – What 2 December 2025 Means for Investors

Barclays PLC Stock Today: BoE Stress Tests, £1.5bn Buybacks and a 60% Rally – What 2 December 2025 Means for Investors

As of 2 December 2025, Barclays PLC has quietly morphed from “perennial value trap” into one of the strongest-performing large-cap bank stocks on either side of the Atlantic. The London‑listed shares closed on 1 December at about 429.6p, just a fraction below their 52‑week high of 432.4p, valuing the group at roughly £60bn.Hargreaves Lansdown+1 Over the past year the stock is up around 60–80%, depending on the data source, vastly outpacing the FTSE 100.TS2 Tech+1 In New York, the ADRs (NYSE: BCS) are changing hands around $22.75, having climbed roughly 65–70% year‑to‑date.TS2 Tech Layer on top: …and you have a
2 December 2025
New Zealand Stock Market Today (2 December 2025): NZX 50 Rebounds 0.4% as Healthcare, Ports and Property Lead Gains

New Zealand Stock Market Today (2 December 2025): NZX 50 Rebounds 0.4% as Healthcare, Ports and Property Lead Gains

Wellington – Tuesday, 2 December 2025 New Zealand’s sharemarket shook off a weak global lead on Tuesday, with the S&P/NZX 50 Index closing 0.4% higher at 13,502.77, recouping Monday’s losses and edging back toward November’s record high. Turnover was solid at about 33 million shares worth NZ$126 million, with 67 gainers and 62 decliners across the main board. goodreturns.co.nz+2goodreturns.co.nz+2 The move leaves the benchmark index around 1.8% below its all‑time high of 13,747.71 set in November and roughly 15% above its 52‑week low, underlining how far New Zealand equities have climbed in 2025 despite patchy domestic growth. Trading Economics+1 NZX
2 December 2025
Sensex, Nifty Open Lower on December 2, 2025 as Rupee Hits Record Low and Profit-Booking Cools Dalal Street Rally

Sensex, Nifty Open Lower on December 2, 2025 as Rupee Hits Record Low and Profit-Booking Cools Dalal Street Rally

After hitting record highs at the start of the week, the Indian stock market opened in the red on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, with the Sensex and Nifty slipping as investors booked profits and a record-weak rupee weighed on sentiment. Early trade was characterised by pressure in heavyweight financials, even as PSU banks and select defensives tried to cushion the fall. The Times of India+2India Today+2 Key takeaways from the India market open today (2 December 2025) How Sensex and Nifty opened today GIFT Nifty signalled a flat to soft start Before the opening bell, both domestic and offshore cues
2 December 2025
UK Stock Market Opening Preview Today, 2 December 2025: FTSE 100 Set to Open Lower as BoE Stress Tests, Housing Data and Cooling Shop Inflation Hit

UK Stock Market Opening Preview Today, 2 December 2025: FTSE 100 Set to Open Lower as BoE Stress Tests, Housing Data and Cooling Shop Inflation Hit

LONDON — The UK stock market is poised for a cautious start on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, with futures pointing to a modestly lower open for the FTSE 100 as investors digest softer Wall Street trading, rising global bond yields, fresh UK housing and inflation data, and a big set of signals from the Bank of England on financial stability and bank capital. 1. Futures Point to a Softer FTSE 100 Open London is expected to open in the red, extending Monday’s mild risk-off mood: The pressure comes after a strong run: IG notes the FTSE 100 has delivered five
2 December 2025
Stock Market Today, December 2, 2025: What to Know Before the U.S. Opening Bell

Stock Market Today, December 2, 2025: What to Know Before the U.S. Opening Bell

U.S. stock futures are setting up for a cautious open on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, as investors digest a choppy start to December, a sharp crypto selloff, and a packed day of economic data and earnings led by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony and the JOLTS jobs report.Reuters+1 Monday’s session snapped a five‑day winning streak for the major indexes, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.9%, the S&P 500 sliding 0.53% and the Nasdaq Composite down 0.38%, pressured by rising Treasury yields and renewed weakness in crypto‑linked stocks.Reuters At the same time, the broader market backdrop remains bullish:
2 December 2025
Singapore Stocks Open Slightly Higher on 2 December 2025 as Rate-Cut Hopes Support STI Near Record Levels

Singapore Stocks Open Slightly Higher on 2 December 2025 as Rate-Cut Hopes Support STI Near Record Levels

Singapore’s stock market opened the new month on a cautiously upbeat note on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, with the Straits Times Index (STI) edging higher at the opening bell even after some analysts warned that the recent rally could be running out of steam. At 9:16 am, the STI was up 3.32 points, or 0.07%, at 4,529.54, with gainers outnumbering losers 109 to 84 on turnover of about 129 million shares worth S$157 million. BusinessToday That early move keeps the benchmark index hovering close to its recent record territory around the 4,530–4,560 band, underpinned by Singapore’s big banks, high-yield blue
2 December 2025
Australian Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Opens Muted, Closes Higher as Energy and Miners Lead Gains – 2 December 2025

Australian Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Opens Muted, Closes Higher as Energy and Miners Lead Gains – 2 December 2025

Australian shares started Tuesday’s session on a cautious note but finished in the green, as strength in energy and resources offset ongoing weakness in technology stocks and buy-now-pay-later names. The S&P/ASX 200 ended the day around 8,579 points, up roughly 0.17% (about 14–15 points), while the All Ordinaries added about 0.1%, recouping a slice of Monday’s sharp sell-off. The Economic Times+1 Investors spent most of the day balancing global risk jitters — from rising bond yields to a fresh Bitcoin slump — against a more constructive domestic backdrop, with Q3 GDP data due on Wednesday and a growing consensus that
Tunbridge Wells Water Crisis: 24,000 Residents Face Fourth Day of Dry Taps as MP Demands South East Water Boss Resign

Tunbridge Wells Water Crisis: 24,000 Residents Face Fourth Day of Dry Taps as MP Demands South East Water Boss Resign

Residents of Tunbridge Wells and surrounding villages are enduring a fourth day of severe water disruption after a “bad chemical batch” forced the shutdown of a key treatment works, leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without a reliable supply.Sky News+1 South East Water is under intense political and public pressure, with local MP Mike Martin calling for chief executive David Hinton to resign over what he describes as a “total failure of leadership”.The Independent+1 As of Tuesday 2 December 2025, the company says supplies are gradually returning, but thousands of properties across Kent and parts of East Sussex
2 December 2025
Punjab National Bank Share Price Today: PNB Hits New 52‑Week High as PSU Bank Rally Continues – Q2 FY26 Results, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

Punjab National Bank Share Price Today: PNB Hits New 52‑Week High as PSU Bank Rally Continues – Q2 FY26 Results, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook

Mumbai, 2 December 2025 – Punjab National Bank (NSE: PNB, BSE: 532461) is trading near record highs as investors continue to favour public‑sector banks (PSBs). On 2 December 2025, PNB’s stock touched a fresh 52‑week high around ₹127.8 even as the broader market stayed under pressure.Markets Mojo+1 Below is a complete round‑up of today’s price action, the latest news, quarterly results, analyst forecasts and key risks for PNB stock, compiled from coverage up to 2 December 2025. PNB share price today: near record high at around ₹127 As of about 1:00 pm IST on 2 December 2025, Punjab National Bank
2 December 2025
Bajaj Finance Share Price Today: Stake Sale, Q2 FY26 Results and 2026 Targets Explained

Bajaj Finance Share Price Today: Stake Sale, Q2 FY26 Results and 2026 Targets Explained

Mumbai | 2 December 2025 Bajaj Finance Limited (NSE: BAJFINANCE) is back in focus on 2 December 2025 as investors digest a sharp sell-off in its subsidiary Bajaj Housing Finance, strong but scrutinised Q2 FY26 results, and a fresh round of target price revisions from global and domestic brokerages. Bajaj Finance share price today (2 December 2025) By early afternoon on 2 December 2025, Bajaj Finance shares were trading around ₹1,020–1,025 on the NSE, marginally lower on the day. Live market data from multiple platforms show: Key price and valuation metrics as of today: In other words, Bajaj Finance remains
2 December 2025
Axis Bank Share Price Today: Nomura Turns Overweight as CRO Change and NCD Issue Shape 2026 Outlook

Axis Bank Share Price Today: Nomura Turns Overweight as CRO Change and NCD Issue Shape 2026 Outlook

Mumbai | 2 December 2025 Axis Bank Limited’s stock spent Tuesday trading just below record territory as global brokerage Nomura named it its top pick in Indian banking, even as the broader market came under pressure from selling in bank stocks and foreign institutional outflows. Business Standard+1 Axis Bank share price today (2 December 2025): near highs, modestly off peak On 2 December 2025, Axis Bank shares traded in a tight band around the ₹1,265–₹1,280 zone on the NSE. Intraday data show: At current levels, the stock trades roughly 3% below its 52‑week high and about 36% above its 52‑week
2 December 2025
Paytm Parent One 97 Communications Share Price Today: Why PAYTM Stock Is Near Record Highs on 2 December 2025

Paytm Parent One 97 Communications Share Price Today: Why PAYTM Stock Is Near Record Highs on 2 December 2025

One 97 Communications Ltd, the company behind Paytm, has turned into one of the most closely watched stocks on Dalal Street again. As of 2 December 2025, the PAYTM share price is hovering near fresh 52‑week and multi‑year highs, powered by a rare combo of regulatory relief, corporate rejigging and a wave of bullish analyst upgrades.mint+2Investing.com+2 Here’s a detailed look at what’s happening with the stock today, what the latest news means, and how analysts are now thinking about One 97 Communications. One 97 Communications share price today (2 December 2025) On 2 December 2025, LiveMint data shows One 97
2 December 2025
Ashok Leyland Share Price Near Record High on Strong November Sales: Targets, Forecast and Key Risks (2 December 2025)

Ashok Leyland Share Price Near Record High on Strong November Sales: Targets, Forecast and Key Risks (2 December 2025)

Ashok Leyland Limited shares are trading near an all‑time high on 2 December 2025, powered by a sharp jump in November commercial vehicle (CV) sales and robust Q2 FY26 earnings. The stock has also attracted fresh trading interest and multiple “Buy” calls from brokerages, turning it into one of the more closely watched mid-cap auto names on Dalal Street. Business Standard+1 This article pulls together the latest price action, November 2025 sales data, recent results, analyst target prices and key long‑term drivers for investors tracking Ashok Leyland stock. Ashok Leyland share price today: trading around record levels By late trade
2 December 2025
InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) Stock on 2 December 2025: GST Penalty, Bomb Scare and Sensex Entry Shape the Outlook

InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) Stock on 2 December 2025: GST Penalty, Bomb Scare and Sensex Entry Shape the Outlook

Key Takeaways 1. Why InterGlobe Aviation Is in Focus on 2 December 2025 On 2 December 2025, InterGlobe Aviation (NSE: INDIGO, BSE: 539448) sits right at the intersection of regulatory risk, safety headlines, and index upgrades. At the same time, the day’s trading is happening against a weaker backdrop for Indian equities; the Sensex and Nifty were both down over 300 points and below 26,100 respectively in morning trade. The Economic Times Taken together, IndiGo is dealing with a sentiment hit, not a structural break in its business on this particular day. 2. GST Penalty: What Exactly Happened? 2.1 The
2 December 2025
GMR Airports Ltd Share Price Today (2 December 2025): New 52‑Week High, BofA ‘Buy’ Call and 2026 Forecasts

GMR Airports Ltd Share Price Today (2 December 2025): New 52‑Week High, BofA ‘Buy’ Call and 2026 Forecasts

GMR Airports Ltd (NSE: GMRAIRPORT, BSE: 532754) kicked off December with a burst of altitude. By midday on 2 December 2025, the stock was hovering around ₹108 per share, after touching a fresh 52‑week high near ₹110.3–₹110.4, with the 52‑week low still down at ₹67.75. Over the past year the stock is up roughly 30%, about 150% over three years and more than 300% over five years – putting it firmly in “multi‑bagger” territory for longer‑term holders. Dhan+2Investing.com+2 At today’s price, GMR Airports carries a market capitalisation of about ₹1.14 trillion (₹1.14 lakh crore), making it one of the largest
Bank of Baroda Share Price Near Record High: Q2 FY26 Results, Analyst Targets and 2025–2026 Outlook

Bank of Baroda Share Price Near Record High: Q2 FY26 Results, Analyst Targets and 2025–2026 Outlook

Bank of Baroda (BoB) has quietly turned into one of the star performers of India’s public-sector banking pack. As of 2 December 2025, the stock is trading near an all-time high, riding on strong earnings, improving asset quality, and a broadly bullish view from both domestic and global brokerages. Business Standard+1 Bank of Baroda share price today (2 December 2025) On 2 December 2025, Bank of Baroda’s share price is hovering around ₹300–301 on the NSE/BSE, with an intraday day range of ₹296–₹303.95. The stock has also logged a 52‑week high of ₹303.95 and a 52‑week low of ₹190.70. Moneycontrol+1
BSE Ltd Share Price Today (2 December 2025): Q2 Profit Jumps 61%, Derivatives Power Growth While Valuations Stay Stretched

BSE Ltd Share Price Today (2 December 2025): Q2 Profit Jumps 61%, Derivatives Power Growth While Valuations Stay Stretched

Mumbai, 2 December 2025 – BSE Ltd, the Bombay Stock Exchange operator, remains one of Dalal Street’s most spectacular multi‑bagger stories. But as the stock hovers near its all‑time high with rich valuations and regulatory questions hanging over the derivatives boom, investors are increasingly asking: is there still upside left in BSE, or is most of the good news already priced in? BSE Ltd share price on 2 December 2025: Near record zone after a massive rally As of the latest end‑of‑day data (1–2 December 2025), BSE Ltd’s share price is around ₹2,886–₹2,900 per share, giving the company a market
2 December 2025

Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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