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Stock Market 13 December 2025 - 14 December 2025

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) Stock: Buyback Shrinks Share Count, Hermosa Water Probe Grabs Headlines, and What to Watch This Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) Stock: Buyback Shrinks Share Count, Hermosa Water Probe Grabs Headlines, and What to Watch This Week (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

South32 shares closed at A$3.56 on Friday, up from about A$3.31 at the start of December. The company completed its Cerro Matoso divestment in Colombia on December 1 and canceled over 3.3 million shares as part of an ongoing buyback. Market cap stood near A$16 billion last week. Board changes and scrutiny of the Hermosa project continue.
14 December 2025
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Telstra (ASX:TLS) Stock Update: Buyback Progress, Triple Zero Scrutiny, and Analyst Forecasts for the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Telstra (ASX:TLS) Stock Update: Buyback Progress, Triple Zero Scrutiny, and Analyst Forecasts for the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Telstra shares closed at A$4.87 on Friday, down 0.20% for the day and 1.6% for the week. The company reported buying back 2.4 million shares on Thursday for A$11.73 million, with prices between A$4.87 and A$4.92. Trading volume spiked mid-week. Political and regulatory scrutiny over mobile emergency-calling reliability remains elevated.
14 December 2025
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Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX:WDS) Stock: Latest News, This Week’s Moves, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX:WDS) Stock: Latest News, This Week’s Moves, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Woodside Energy shares closed at A$24.73 on the ASX Friday, down 1.9% for the week, as oil prices slumped and strike risks grew at Pluto LNG Train 2. NYSE-listed shares ended at US$16.22. Brent crude settled near $61.12 a barrel, down over 4% on the week. Unions backed possible industrial action at Pluto 2, with first LNG cargo targeted for the second half of 2026.
14 December 2025
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Fortescue Ltd Stock (ASX:FMG) Hits a 52‑Week High as Iron Ore Holds Above US$100 — What Drove Shares This Week and What to Watch Next (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Fortescue Ltd Stock (ASX:FMG) Hits a 52‑Week High as Iron Ore Holds Above US$100 — What Drove Shares This Week and What to Watch Next (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) closed Friday, 12 December, at A$22.98, near its 52-week high of A$23.38, after gaining 4.1% over the week. Iron ore prices held above US$100/t, while China’s November iron ore imports rose 8.5% year-on-year. Fortescue also announced a hydrogen-based steel technology trial with TISCO in China.
14 December 2025
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ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) Stock: This Week’s Key Catalysts, Dividend, AGM Pay Vote — and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) Stock: This Week’s Key Catalysts, Dividend, AGM Pay Vote — and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

ANZ shares closed at A$35.81 on Friday, 8% below their November high, as the bank faces a lawsuit from former CEO Shayne Elliott over cancelled bonuses and proxy advisers urge shareholders to reject its pay report at the 18 December AGM. The final dividend payment is due soon. Market cap stands near A$107 billion. The Reserve Bank of Australia is signalling caution as inflation picks up.
14 December 2025
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA): What Moved the Share Price This Week, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 December 2025)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA): What Moved the Share Price This Week, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 December 2025)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday at A$155.96 after rebounding from a midweek low of A$152.74. The ACCC announced CBA paid A$792,000 in penalties for Consumer Data Right breaches, with the bank confirming it voluntarily reported and resolved the issue. The ASX is closed Sunday; latest data reflects Friday’s session.
14 December 2025
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BHP Group Ltd (BHP) Stock: This Week’s Key News, Price Drivers, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

BHP Group Ltd (BHP) Stock: This Week’s Key News, Price Drivers, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

BHP closed at A$45.59 on the ASX Friday, up 1.67% for the week, and $59.64 in New York. The company announced a US$2 billion infrastructure deal with Global Infrastructure Partners, retaining 51% control of a Western Australia iron ore power network. Copper prices neared $12,000/ton, boosting sentiment around BHP’s exposure to the metal.
14 December 2025
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Nu Holdings (NU) Stock Update: Brazil Banking-License Push, Colombia’s 4M Milestone, and Key Catalysts for the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Nu Holdings (NU) Stock Update: Brazil Banking-License Push, Colombia’s 4M Milestone, and Key Catalysts for the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) closed Dec. 12, 2025, at about $16.90, recovering after a 5.38% drop on Dec. 5 and ending the week up 1.2%. The company disclosed plans to seek a full banking license in Brazil by 2026, citing regulatory changes. Bloomberg reported Nu may consider acquiring a small Brazilian bank, with Banco Digimais named as a possible target. Nubank serves over 110 million customers in Brazil.
14 December 2025
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Destiny Tech100 (DXYZ) Stock Surges on SpaceX IPO Buzz: What Happened This Week, Premium-to-NAV Reality Check, and Week-Ahead Watchlist (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Destiny Tech100 (DXYZ) Stock Surges on SpaceX IPO Buzz: What Happened This Week, Premium-to-NAV Reality Check, and Week-Ahead Watchlist (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Destiny Tech100 (DXYZ) surged 38% in five sessions, closing Dec. 12 at $37.96 on heavy volume, as speculation over a potential SpaceX IPO drew investor interest. The closed-end fund, which holds late-stage private tech firms, traded far above its net asset value. Friday’s volume hit 7.58 million shares, with pre-market activity also spiking. DXYZ’s price often moves on sentiment rather than underlying portfolio value.
14 December 2025
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Milestone Pharmaceuticals (MIST) Stock Update: FDA Approves CARDAMYST (Etripamil) — This Week’s Volatility, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Milestone Pharmaceuticals (MIST) Stock Update: FDA Approves CARDAMYST (Etripamil) — This Week’s Volatility, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Milestone Pharmaceuticals said late Friday the FDA approved CARDAMYST (etripamil) as the first self-administered nasal spray for PSVT. MIST shares closed down 18.3% at $2.41 after volatile trading and heavy volume, but rebounded modestly after hours. CARDAMYST is expected in pharmacies in Q1 2026. In a Phase 3 trial, 64% of patients converted to normal rhythm within 30 minutes, compared to 31% on placebo.
14 December 2025
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MercadoLibre Stock (NASDAQ: MELI) Weekly Update and Week-Ahead Outlook: Humanoid Robots Deal, $750M Notes, and Key Levels to Watch (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

MercadoLibre Stock (NASDAQ: MELI) Weekly Update and Week-Ahead Outlook: Humanoid Robots Deal, $750M Notes, and Key Levels to Watch (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

MercadoLibre closed at $2,015.89 on Dec. 12 after a volatile week marked by a 5% drop Wednesday and a rebound. The company announced a pilot with Agility Robotics to deploy humanoid robots in its Texas warehouse, with possible expansion to Latin America. MercadoLibre also completed a $750 million bond offering, its first since reaching investment grade.
14 December 2025
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NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Update: AI Data Center Deals, Higher 2026 EPS Outlook, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Update: AI Data Center Deals, Higher 2026 EPS Outlook, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

NextEra Energy closed at $81.65 on Dec. 12, down 1.8% from the prior week. Shares fell sharply early in the week before rebounding, following news of new Google Cloud and Meta energy agreements. The company raised its 2025–2026 earnings guidance and analysts issued fresh price targets.
14 December 2025
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DoorDash Stock Forecast (DASH): News, Catalysts, and Week-Ahead Outlook After Friday’s $227.49 Close (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

DoorDash Stock Forecast (DASH): News, Catalysts, and Week-Ahead Outlook After Friday’s $227.49 Close (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

DoorDash shares closed Friday at $227.49, up 1.32% for the day and capping a volatile week marked by a sharp midweek drop after Amazon expanded same-day grocery delivery to over 2,300 U.S. cities. The stock fell 4.2% Wednesday before rebounding, finishing the week with a 7% trading range. DoorDash is up about 35% year-to-date but remains 20% below its October high.
13 December 2025
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Nike Stock (NKE) This Week: Fed Rate Cut Fuels a Bounce as Earnings Loom — Latest News, Forecasts and Week-Ahead Setup (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Nike Stock (NKE) This Week: Fed Rate Cut Fuels a Bounce as Earnings Loom — Latest News, Forecasts and Week-Ahead Setup (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Nike shares closed Friday at $67.47, down 0.40% on the day but up 6.2% from Monday’s close after a volatile week. The stock rebounded midweek as the Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points. Nike also named Venkatesh Alagirisamy as its first chief operating officer, restructuring senior leadership ahead of its Q2 earnings report on Dec. 18.
13 December 2025
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  • Strategic Oil Release Mitigates But Fails to Resolve Hormuz Strait Disruption
    March 15, 2026, 1:39 PM EDT. Oil prices surged above $100 due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz after recent conflicts involving Iran. The strait, a vital transit point for one-fifth of global oil supplies, has seen tanker traffic plunge to under 10% of pre-war levels, stirring fears over global energy security. The International Energy Agency (IEA) released 400 million barrels from emergency reserves to stabilize markets, marking its largest coordinated drawdown to date, but prices remain elevated, reflecting persistent geopolitical tensions. Experts say the reserve release offers only a temporary relief; with daily global oil consumption estimated at over 105 million barrels, the supply shock from Hormuz disruption far exceeds the buffer. Brent crude closed at $103.14 per barrel, highlighting the prevailing geopolitical risk premium amid ongoing uncertainty in the region.
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