Bear of the Day: Diageo (DEO) Faces Bearish Backdrop
December 13, 2025, 5:55 AM EST. Diageo (DEO), the global spirits giant behind Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray, has struggled to keep pace as sales growth remains stagnant for three years. With declining earnings estimates over the last year, the stock carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) and has underperformed both its peers and the broader market. A key headwind is changing consumer habits: younger drinkers are consuming less alcohol, and even premium brands face competition from non-alcoholic options. Until Diageo can reignite top-line momentum or stabilize earnings, investors may want to steer clear of DEO for now, as near-term downside risk persists.
Ferrovial joins Nasdaq-100 Index®, signaling milestone in global growth
December 13, 2025, 5:40 AM EST. Ferrovial has been added to the Nasdaq-100 Index®, a milestone underscoring its global growth strategy as the company completes more than a year since listing in the U.S. market. The inclusion enhances visibility with U.S. and global investors, broadens its shareholder base, and reflects market confidence in Ferrovial's ability to deliver high-value infrastructure through its integrated model. CEO Ignacio Madridejos said the move supports the company's plan to invest in the U.S. and create long-term value for shareholders. The addition becomes effective before the open on Monday, December 22, 2025, following Ferrovial's May 2024 listing in the U.S., Spain, and Netherlands. Ferrovial operates across North America and is developing projects like the JFK New Terminal One.
Singapore Stock Market Week Ahead (Dec 15-19, 2025): STI Rally, Fed Cut Fallout, and SGX Catalysts Investors Are Watching
December 13, 2025, 5:22 AM EST. Singapore equities closed last week with the STI jumping 1.5% to 4,586.45, extending momentum amid easing policy bets and a risk-on tilt. For the week of Dec 15-19, traders will weigh policy expectations against tech-valuation nerves and AI-spending concerns, which can tilt sentiment toward risk-off flows. Expect focus on rate-sensitive pockets such as S-REITs and cyclicals, as well as bank stocks after recent gains. Watch for SGX catalysts including policy guidance, Fed signals, and shifts in liquidity that could lift or cap risk assets. Broad breadth and turnover will matter as investors assess whether the late-week rally can extend beyond the STI's current level around 4,580.
Vi stock hits fresh 52-week high on AGR relief hopes, funding moves and optimism
December 13, 2025, 5:09 AM EST. Vodafone Idea (Vi) extended its December rally to a fresh 52-week high, helped by renewed expectations of AGR relief and ongoing funding efforts for network expansion and 5G rollout. At the latest close (Dec 12), Vi traded near ₹11.64 on the NSE after a ₹11.23-₹11.70 range, marking the current high zone. The rally has been volume-heavy, with December activity pointing to a sustained momentum setup as investors weigh the government's ~48.99% stake and potential policy relief. Vi has reiterated it will disclose developments only when there is a concrete update, amid ongoing Supreme Court considerations that could alter AGR liabilities and related dues.
Eternal Limited (NSE: ETERNAL) Shiprocket DRHP Update: IPO Details and What Investors Are Watching
December 13, 2025, 5:08 AM EST. Eternal Limited shares context: Shiprocket has filed an updated DRHP for an about ₹2,342 crore IPO (₹1,100 crore fresh, ₹1,242 crore OFS). Eternal, which holds about 6.85% in Shiprocket, is not selling in the OFS, a stance that can signal confidence in longer-term upside or simply strategic optionality. The IPO's lead managers include Axis Capital, BofA Securities India, JM Financial, and Kotak Mahindra Capital; Shiprocket's shares would list on the NSE/BSE. For Eternal, this is potential sentiment support rather than immediate cash, as the move highlights venture-style optionality beyond Zomato/Blinkit. Key risks: IPO timelines can slip, and valuation optics matter more than near-term cash flow. Eternal trades around ₹298.05 (Dec 12 close), ~19% below its 52-week high of ₹368.45 hit on Oct 16, 2025.
Euronext Week Ahead (Dec 15-19, 2025): ECB Watch, US Data Deluge, and Settlement Storm
December 13, 2025, 5:07 AM EST. European equities head into the week with cautious optimism: a fresh US rate cut supports risk appetite, but AI-trade fears and renewed macro jitters keep nerves high. For the Euronext complex (Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan and Oslo), three forces converge: a pivotal ECB meeting that markets now price with a possible future hike rather than a cut; a wave of delayed US data (NFP, retail sales, CPI) that can swing risk sentiment; and an Euronext-specific story-late-December index rebalancing flows and a regulatory fight over post-trade settlement that has spilled into public view. The week's calendar centers on ECB on Thursday (likely hold at 2%), BoE easing bets, BoJ hike expectations, and the AI/tech narrative shaping US data risk for Euronext stocks.
India Stock Market Week Ahead (Dec 15-19, 2025): Nifty Reclaims 26,000 as Rupee Hits Record Lows; WPI, Trade Data & IPOs in Focus
December 13, 2025, 4:49 AM EST. New Delhi, Dec 13, 2025 – Indian markets enter a week of mixed signals: government rate-cut expectations and improving risk appetite contrast with a sliding rupee, persistent foreign outflows, and stalled India-US trade talks. The Nifty 50 closed Friday at 26,046.95 and the Sensex at 85,267.66, as a Fed-fuelled rebound trims weekly losses. The CPI inflation at 0.71% keeps RBI easing on investors' radar, while the rupee hovers near a fresh record low around 90.55/$, pressuring earnings visibility. The week's focus: whether bulls can hold 26,000 amid currency stress, and how WPI and trade data, plus upcoming IPOs, influence allocations.
DIRTT Environmental Solutions (TSE: DRT) Stock Price Crosses Below 200-Day Moving Average
December 13, 2025, 4:34 AM EST. DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. (TSE: DRT) saw its stock price slip below its 200-day moving average on Friday, with the 200-day MA at C$0.86. The shares traded as low as C$0.86 and were last at C$0.90 on volume of 25,851. Analysts moved the stock: Cormark upgraded DIRTT to a moderate buy, and MarketBeat shows a Buy consensus. The chart shows a 50-day MA of C$0.94 and a 200-day MA of C$0.86. The company has a market cap of about C$172.65 million, a trailing P/E of -22.50, a PEG of 7.25, and ROE of 42.34% with Q earnings of C$-0.02 per share on revenue of C$52.52 million. Analysts expect about C$0.0254 in EPS for the current year.
Meesho Limited Stock Today: Fidelity Stake, Analyst Targets, and IPO Outlook (Dec 13, 2025)
December 13, 2025, 3:44 AM EST. Meesho Limited (NSE: MEESHO) trades in a volatile post-IPO environment as investors digest a blockbuster listing week, a fresh Fidelity stake, and monetisation plans. As of 13 December 2025, Meesho closed around ₹165.11 on the NSE, with a 52-week post-listing band of roughly ₹153.89-₹177.49 and a market cap near ₹74.6k crore. Debut week momentum was strong-the listing on 10 December spurred broad gains, supported by robust IPO demand (bids around ₹2.5 trillion) and a narrative built on value commerce and potential advertising revenue levers. Analysts point to monetisation through ads and other channels as key upside, even as near-term volatility persists as allocations give way to regular trading. Watch the tape for guidance on valuation and growth trajectory.
DFI Retail Group (SGX: D01/DFIR) Sets 2025-2028 Plan: 11-15% Underlying Profit CAGR and 70% Dividend Payout
December 13, 2025, 3:28 AM EST. DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited trades near US$4.00 on Dec 13, 2025 as investors parse a new three-year strategy and a more shareholder-friendly dividend framework. The Pan-Asian retailer, known as Dairy Farm, operates 7,400+ outlets across 12 markets with 81,000+ staff and a market cap near US$5.41B. In its Dec 3 investor day, DFI outlined targets for 2025-2028: 11%-15% underlying profit CAGR, aiming for US$310-US$350 million underlying profit by 2028; organic revenue growth of 2%-3% per year; online sales penetration of 7%-10% by 2028; and ROCE of at least 15%. Strategy priorities include omnichannel expansion, capex-light franchise models, faster own-brand innovation, and leveraging customer data for retail media. The dividend policy shifts to 70% payout (from 60%), effective on the final 2025 dividend.
Forterra plc (LON:FORT) Stock Dragged by Weak ROE and High Dividend Payout
December 13, 2025, 3:12 AM EST. Forterra (LON:FORT) has fallen about 6.8% over three months as investors grapple with what appear to be weak fundamentals. The company reports a trailing twelve-month ROE of 6.8% (net profit: £16m; equity: £229m), roughly in line with the industry average of 6.0% but indicating limited efficiency in reinvesting capital. Net income has been flat for five years, dampening earnings growth relative to peers. In the context of the broader market, Forterra's earnings growth lags even the modest sector expansion of about 3.6%. A high three-year payout ratio of 54% (retention 46%) means most profits are paid as dividends, helping explain the lack of earnings acceleration despite nine years of distributions. The stock offers income but limited upside unless profitability returns to stronger growth.
UltraGreen.ai Limited Stock (SGX: ULG) Update: Stabilisation Complete, Insider Buying Rises, and Focus Returns to the Post-IPO Story
December 13, 2025, 3:11 AM EST. UltraGreen.ai Limited (SGX: ULG) is back in focus after two market moves: insider buying by independent director Hsieh Fu Hua and completion of the post-IPO price stabilisation. The stock closed at US$1.43 on 12 December, just under the US$1.45 IPO price. Hsieh bought 120,000 shares at US$1.44, lifting his stake to 300,000. Citibank, as stabilisation manager, added 1,519,700 shares, and the stabilisation mandate is now fully used, implying the greenshoe will not be exercised. Since listing, ULG has traded choppily-from a high near US$1.62 to a low around US$1.38. The company has raised about US$400 million in gross proceeds, underscoring demand for this Singapore-based medical imaging business and keeping the post-IPO narrative in view.
BSE, NSE 2026 Trading Holidays: 15 Weekday Closures Plus Muhurat Trading
December 13, 2025, 2:57 AM EST. The BSE and NSE will observe 15 weekday holidays in 2026, suspending trading in equities, equity derivatives and SLB on designated dates. Closures include Republic Day (26 Jan), Holi (3 Mar), Shri Ram Navami (26 Mar), Shri Mahavir Jayanti (31 Mar), Good Friday (3 Apr), and Ambedkar Jayanti (14 Apr), plus Maharashtra Day (1 May), Bakri Id (28 May) and Muharram (26 Jun). In H2, holidays cover Ganesh Chaturthi (14 Sep), Gandhi Jayanti (2 Oct), Dussehra (20 Oct) and two in November: Diwali-Balipratipada (10 Nov) and Guru Nanak Dev Gurpurab (24 Nov), ending with Christmas (25 Dec). Some festivals on weekends do not add holidays; Muhurat Trading will be held on 8 Nov (Sunday) with timing to be announced. Monitor exchange circulars for segment-specific timings.
Yangzijiang Financial (YF8) Post-Spin-Off: YZJ Maritime Debut, Price Reset & Outlook (13 Dec 2025)
December 13, 2025, 2:56 AM EST. Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd (YF8) has been reshaped by the YZJ Maritime spin-off, effectively creating two pieces from one share. The in-specie distribution delivered YZJ Maritime to shareholders, with ex-entitlement trading from Nov 10 and the spin-off settled by mid-November. As of mid-December, YF8 trades near S$0.44, reflecting a post-spin-off valuation reset, while YZJ Maritime debuted around S$0.60-S$0.67 (first day) and peaked near S$0.71. The move produces a new dual-ticker reality and a refreshed valuation framework, with 52-week range roughly S$0.40-S$1.24. Key watchpoints: how the two pieces reprice, potential risks, and what the spin-off implies for earnings, capital allocation and upside.
Marco Polo Marine (SGX:5LY) FY2025 Profit Surges on S$198m Taiwan Shipyard Contract; Outlook and Analyst Targets (as of Dec 2025)
December 13, 2025, 2:55 AM EST. Marco Polo Marine (SGX:5LY) extended a run of high-profile updates as of December 2025, with FY2025 results showing a sharp rise in net profit to S$58.5 million, driven partly by extraordinary gains. Revenue stood at S$122.8 million while adjusted net profit declined modestly, underscoring the debate over durability. A standout highlight is a S$198 million shipyard contract to design and build an advanced oceanographic research vessel for Taiwan's NAMR, the group's largest ever project award. Management signaled a constructive FY2026 outlook across offshore chartering, wind vessels, and higher-value newbuilds. Traders eye whether the stock can translate project wins into recurring earnings and how the dividend (0.15 S cents) fits into upside scenarios amid ongoing analyst targets and street commentary.
SpaceX IPO Buzz: Could It Be the Largest IPO in History?
December 13, 2025, 2:44 AM EST. Elon Musk's SpaceX is weighing a public listing that could unlock new liquidity for insiders while inviting a broader base of investors. Industry chatter suggests the IPO could raise upwards of $30 billion, valuing the company around $1.5 trillion and marking a potential milestone for private-to-public transitions. A listing would give current shareholders an easier path to cash out and could fuel capital for Starship development and AI-focused data centers. The timing taps into a space-economy boom-sector value near $630 billion in 2023 and projected to triple by 2035-with SpaceX's Starlink network and launch dominance at the center. Musk's leadership and cross-portfolio ties add momentum and complexity.
Softcat CFO Kathryn Mecklenburgh Makes £250k Insider Buy at £14.59 (LON:SCT)
December 13, 2025, 2:40 AM EST. Softcat plc (LON:SCT) shares drew attention after CFO & Executive Director Kathryn Mecklenburgh bought about £250k of stock at roughly £14.59 per share, the largest insider purchase seen in the past year. The stake boost leaves insiders owning about 33% of the company, valued around £947m, signaling strong alignment with shareholders and management confidence. While insider buys can suggest favorable value even if prices sit above the purchase price, the longer-term insider activity remains a positive data point for investors. Softcat sits on a watchlist among peers with insider buying activity; potential investors should weigh the identified risk and conduct their own analysis before action.
Singapore Airlines Stock Preview (SGX: C6L): Air India Drag, Dividend Timeline, and Analyst Outlook (Dec 13, 2025)
December 13, 2025, 2:25 AM EST. Singapore Airlines (SGX: C6L) starts the last weeks of 2025 trading around S$6.33, with a split outlook: resilient travel demand and higher operating profit countered by Air India-related losses weighing on net profit. In 1H FY2025/26, revenue rose to S$9.675b while operating profit was S$803m, but net profit fell to S$239m; 2Q alone delivered operating profit of S$398m and net profit of just S$52m. The Air India stake remains the stock's biggest swing factor after SIA began equity accounting for Air India in Dec 2024. With a Dec 23 dividend date ahead, trading may drift around the payout. Analysts still eye-traffic recovery and potential capital needs, including a reported plan to seek ~₹100b in support to fund upgrades.
City Developments Limited (SGX:C09) Stock – December deal catalysts, London hotel acquisition, Osaka sale, and 2026 outlook
December 13, 2025, 2:24 AM EST. City Developments Limited (SGX:C09) remains in focus as late-November to December headlines drive sentiment. The stock closed at S$7.34 on Dec 12, 2025, near the year's high, with an intraday range of S$7.24-S$7.37 and about 2.27 million shares traded. Key catalysts include a £280 million acquisition of the Holiday Inn London – Kensington High Street, boosting CDL's Central London hospitality footprint, occupancy above 97% and a running yield above 6%. In contrast, CDL agreed to sell the 256-room Bespoke Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi for ¥14 billion to Blackstone-managed funds, targeting completion in December 2025. The transactions reflect ongoing capital recycling, while investors weigh Singapore residential demand against rate/inventory risks and analyst targets for 2026.
Keppel Ltd Stock (SGX:BN4) in Focus: Buybacks, 'New Keppel' Momentum, and 2026 Outlook (as of 13 Dec 2025)
December 13, 2025, 2:22 AM EST. Keppel Ltd shares closed near S$10.22 on 12 Dec 2025 as the group presses on-market buybacks, reinforcing a capital returns narrative. In its latest SGX filing, Keppel bought 50,000 shares at S$10.12-S$10.22, lifting cumulative repurchases to about 12.62 million shares (roughly 0.695% of issued stock) with 18.30 million treasury shares outstanding. Dormant subsidiaries were placed into voluntary liquidation, a routine balance-sheet tidy-up with no material earnings impact. The bigger driver remains the New Keppel transformation, shifting toward recurring income, stronger operating cash flow, and asset monetisation. Reuters noted a near 25% rise in nine-month net profit (excludes non-core holdings) and about S$14 billion monetised to date. Analysts expect further upside into 2026 from the asset-light model and buyback cadence.
DBS Stock Forecast 2026: S$8B Capital Return Plan, 6% Yield, and Targets as Shares Hover Near S$55
December 13, 2025, 2:12 AM EST. DBS Group trades near S$55 as investors weigh a trifecta of drivers: rate-driven margin pressure, fee-led growth (notably wealth) and aggressive capital returns. The bank's S$8 billion capital-return plan through 2027, including ~S$3 billion in share buybacks and S$5 billion in dividends, remains the bull case. In 3Q 2025, DBS posted net profit of S$2.95b and record total income of S$5.93b, even as NIM eased to 1.96% from 2.11%. Management highlights strong wealth, treasury sales and markets trading conditions offsetting rate headwinds. The stock has traded at the top end of its 52-week range, signaling a balanced, "good, not perfect" 2026 path with margins likely softening but deposit momentum, hedging and fee growth supporting earnings. Dividend yields up to 6% per DBS research.
Seatrium (SGX:5E2) Wins BalWin5 with GE Vernova; 2.2 GW HVDC Project Signals Strong FY2025 Order-Book Momentum
December 13, 2025, 2:09 AM EST. Seatrium Limited shares rose after announcing a fresh renewable-infrastructure win in Europe: a TenneT award for the BalWin5 HVDC link. In a GE Vernova-Seatrium consortium, the project scopes include the offshore converter platform with 2.2 GW capacity, designed to feed wind power to Germany's grid. Completion milestones begin Jan 1, 2026, with fabrication largely in Singapore and Batam. BalWin5, sized for up to 2.2 GW, is expected to commission in 2032 and marks the fourth project under a five-year framework, boosting FY2025 new wins above S$4 billion. Analysts flag a potential about S$2 billion contract value and milestone-based payments, strengthening the group's cash-flow visibility amid ongoing renewables and oil & gas deal flow and a notable legacy-contractor overhang. Seatrium shares traded higher on the news.
ST Engineering Stock (SGX:S63) News & Forecasts: Dividend Windfall, Record Order Book, and iDirect Overhang (Dec 13, 2025)
December 13, 2025, 2:08 AM EST. ST Engineering closed the week on a momentum note as traders weigh a booming order book against an overhang from its iDirect satellite unit and a dividend beat. As of Dec 12, 2025, shares traded around S$8.34, supported by a record order book of S$32.6 billion and 9M2025 results showing revenue up 9%. The company flagged S$14.0 billion of new contracts in 9M2025, with a diversified mix across Commercial Aerospace, Defence & Public Security, and Urban Solutions & Satcom. A dividend windfall headline is also in focus following larger-than-expected payout signals. The lingering iDirect overhang adds complexity, while capital management remains active, including buybacks of 5.5 million shares. With ongoing defence budgets and infrastructure digitisation, ST Engineering looks like a classic quality compounder with a messy subplot.
St. Augustine Gold and Copper (TSE:SAU) Stock Up 1.6% on Friday
December 13, 2025, 2:07 AM EST. St. Augustine Gold and Copper Limited (TSE:SAU) rose 1.6% on Friday, trading as high as C$0.31 and closing at C$0.31. Volume was 13,354 shares, far below the average of 390,067, signaling light liquidity. The stock's market cap is about C$484.45 million, with a negative P/E of -248.93 and a beta of 1.18. The company focuses on the King-king Copper-Gold Project in Mindanao, Philippines. It sits near the 50-day moving average of C$0.35 and the 200-day moving average of C$0.34. Analysts still rate the stock as a Hold, while investors weigh copper-gold development risk against potential asset value. The price move appears limited without broader volume or catalysts.
Singapore Exchange (SGX: S68) Stock: Bullish Turnover, Reforms, and Nasdaq Bridge Watch
December 13, 2025, 1:52 AM EST. SGX: S68 closed at S$16.94 on Dec 12, 2025, up 1.44%, as investors price in a shift from a sleepy bourse to a multi-asset market infrastructure play. The near-term driver is higher cash-equities turnover combined with market-structure reforms and new product/connectivity initiatives, including crypto perpetual futures and the SGX-Nasdaq bridge. Analysts see structurally higher activity and potential upside to dividends if turnover stays elevated, backed by robust November numbers: S$35.5 billion turnover value (+18% YoY) and 29.3 billion shares (+4% YoY). Commodities/FX derivatives remain the lifter at 5.3 million contracts in November (+6% YoY), with focus on iron ore, freight, and petrochemicals. SGX trades as an infrastructure play with optionality from cross-border listings and regional demand.
Genting Singapore (SGX: G13) Navigates RWS 2.0 Financing, Moody's Downgrade, and Cautious Analyst View (as of 13 Dec 2025)
December 13, 2025, 1:51 AM EST. As of 13 December 2025, Genting Singapore is focused on funding the next leg of its RWS 2.0 transformation. Morgan Stanley flags debt financing as a viable option to fund roughly S$5 billion of Phase 2 spend, but remains cautious until there are clear signs of market-share gains. Moody's downgrade of Genting Berhad cites parent-level leverage and rising funding needs tied to acquisitions and large projects, highlighting capital-discipline pressure on Genting Singapore. RWS 2.0 moves into costly chapters with Waterfront works and the Super Nintendo World addition. The stock trades around S$0.72 (52-week range ~S$0.66-S$0.80), underscoring a valuation-sensitive setup as execution and funding clarity unfold.
Rare Market Pattern: AI-Fueled Rally May Shape 2026 Outlook
December 13, 2025, 1:33 AM EST. U.S. stocks ride a rare, two-time pattern in 153 years as the S&P 500 heads for a third straight double-digit gain, fueled by an AI rally and a lower-rate backdrop from the Fed. Nvidia and Alphabet symbolize how AI is turbocharging earnings, with other AI names in demand. A declining borrowing-cost environment has boosted consumer buying power and corporate profits. The market's surge has pushed the S&P 500 Shiller CAPE ratio toward the 39 level-the last time seen in the dot-com era-raising questions about a potential bubble, though evidence remains mixed. History hints this setup could inform what happens in 2026, even as optimism persists.
Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) Stock Update: Gold Tailwinds, Kalgoorlie Growth and FY26 Outlook
December 13, 2025, 1:03 AM EST.Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) is trading as gold prices push higher toward the US$4,280-$4,300/oz zone. By 12 December, NST closed at A$27.33 with a market cap near A$39.1 billion, underscoring its scale in the ASX gold universe. The stock is supported by a blend of catalysts: ongoing exploration momentum across core hubs, the Kalgoorlie build-out, and a renewable power agreement designed to reduce energy risk at flagship operations. Analysts weigh FY26 forecasts against bullion strength and project execution risk. NST often acts as a levered bet on gold, with the Santa rally lifting miners. Near-term catalysts include drill results, mine-life extensions, and energy infrastructure milestones.
QBE Insurance Launches A$450 Million On-Market Buyback Amid Mixed 3Q25 Outlook
December 13, 2025, 1:02 AM EST. QBE Insurance Group Limited is rolling out an on-market buyback of up to A$450 million, already underway after a formal ASX filing, signaling a shift toward active capital management and higher shareholder distributions. The buyback (start 12 Dec 2025, end 11 Dec 2026) underscores management's confidence that underwriting earnings and investment income can absorb shocks while returning capital. In late 2025, the stock traded around A$19.37, rebounding from a late-November dip tied to slower premium-rate growth in the third quarter. The 3Q25 update shows gross written premiums up 6% (9 months to 30 Sep) with a ~A$250m drag from non-core North American run-off. The COR remains guided near ~92.5% for FY25. Investors weigh the dual narrative: capital returns versus a cooling pricing cycle in commercial lines.
PNC Financial Services Group Stock Quote, Price, and Forecast
December 13, 2025, 12:47 AM EST. PNC Financial Services Group is a Pittsburgh-based holding company delivering diversified financial services through four segments: Retail Banking, Corporate and Institutional Banking, Asset Management Group, and Other. This overview highlights its business model: deposit-taking and lending via Retail Banking; corporate lending, treasury management, and capital markets services through Corporate and Institutional Banking; wealth and institutional asset management via Asset Management Group; and ancillary services across other operations. Investors watch PNC's exposure to consumer spending, interest-rate risk, and fee-based revenue. Key drivers include loan growth, credit quality, expense control, and capital adequacy. The stock's price moves with US rate trends and financial-market sentiment, shaping near-term forecasts and longer-term outlook for PNC shares in the mid- to large-cap bank space.
Santos (ASX:STO) Stock After the Bell: Oil Slips, Gas Policy Risk Ahead of Next Open
December 13, 2025, 12:32 AM EST. Santos Limited (ASX:STO) finished Friday at A$6.26, down A$0.03 (-0.48%), trading between A$6.11 and A$6.26 on around 11.43 million shares. The session fit a classic setup: oil and LNG pricing moves, and the east-coast gas policy debate. The next trading day is Monday (13 December is a Saturday). The broader market posted a Santa rally; the S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.23%, while the Energy sector gained about 0.38%. Brent crude hovered near $61.17/bbl, keeping crude-linked cash flow expectations in view for Santos, especially with Barossa ramp-up milestones in play. In Asia, JKM futures slipped ~0.4% to 10.70. In short, Santos remains sensitive to crude and LNG sentiment amid policy risk ahead of the next open.
NAB Shares Climb After AGM as 85c Fully Franked Dividend Lands (ASX:NAB)
December 13, 2025, 12:29 AM EST. National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) closed Friday at A$42.13, up 1.81%, as the AGM delivered manager-friendly outcomes and a key dividend milestone. All core resolutions passed-Chair Philip Chronican's re-election, Kathryn Fagg's re-election, and the remuneration report-while activist-led deforestation proposals failed to progress. The meeting indicated governance alignment rather than a surprise shift, though ESG pressure remains in play as NAB moves to standardise deforestation reporting. The FY2025 final dividend of 85c per share, fully franked, was payable on 12 December 2025. Investors should monitor how ESG themes and risk disclosures influence appetite and sector exposures into the next trading week.
Redington Limited (NSE: REDINGTON) Stock Up 15% on Strong 20% ROE and Growth Outlook
December 13, 2025, 12:16 AM EST. Redington's stock has gained about 15% over the last three months as investors weigh its improving fundamentals. The piece highlights a trailing twelve months ROE of around 20%, implying efficient use of shareholder capital, and compares it with an industry average ROE of 9.6%. The company also shows about 13% earnings growth over the past five years, though this trail trails the broader industry growth of ~30%. With a moderate payout ratio of 40% and a retention ratio of 60%, Redington appears to reinvest profitably. The analysis also weighs valuation measures to assess fair value. Overall, the stock's recent run seems linked to a solid balance between ROE quality and earnings growth, but investors should watch comparative growth and capital allocation signals going forward.
Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Shares Close Higher as Market Awaits Next Open – Key Catalysts & Risks
December 13, 2025, 12:15 AM EST. Lynas Rare Earths closed at A$12.85 on 12 Dec 2025, up 1.50%, after an intraday fade from A$13.20. The week's action sits in a broader risk-on environment with Lynas still caught between strategic minerals tailwinds, production ramp-up risks, and valuation debates. The 52-week range of A$6.16-A$21.96 highlights a substantial discount from the high, suggesting upside if non-China supply dynamics and defense links sustain interest. Market sentiment attached to rare earths remains selective, with brokers like Barrenjoey, UBS, Morgan Stanley, and Citi weighing in. Traders should watch next week's open for the stock's reaction to continued energy and materials upside, plus any fresh commentary on geopolitics and EV/defence demand driving the narrative. Note: ASX closed on 13 Dec (Saturday).
Walmart (WMT) Stock Near Fresh High After Nasdaq Switch; Nasdaq-100 Watch
December 13, 2025, 12:00 AM EST. Walmart closed Friday at $116.67 and slipped to about $116.49 in after-hours trading as the broader market tumbled. The session carved a fresh intraday high near $116.95-the top end of Friday's range and a move that touched the 52-week high-while roughly 14.7 million shares changed hands. The move sits against a tech-powered Walmart narrative tied to its Nasdaq listing switch from the NYSE. Traders are also weighing Nasdaq-100 inclusion speculation, though timing may delay any immediate index flow. With Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 a market holiday, investors will look to Monday for fresh direction as index headlines and risk-off pressure shape early trading.
