S&P/ASX 200 Trading Flat; Droneshield Gained More Than 23%
On 16 December 2025, at AEDT 12.30 PM, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 is trading flat today, and is currently trading at 8,627.60 levels. Out of 11, 6 sectors are trading lower and 5 sectors are trading higher in S&P/ASX 200.
The Industrials and Financials sectors are the top 2 gaining sectors, gaining 0.77% and 0.51% in their index values. On the other hand, Information Technology and Energy sectors are the top 2 declining sectors, declining 1.71% and 1.51% in their index values.
Droneshield Limited (ASX: DRO) and IDP Education Limited (ASX: IDP) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 23.478% and 4.757% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Iperionix Limited (ASX: IPX) and Life360 Inc. (ASX: 360) are the top-losing stocks and are declining by 5.734% and 5.433% in their stock prices.
Factors influencing the market-
DroneShield Limited’s share surged 23.478% to lead the market after winning a $49.6 million contract via a European reseller for a military end customer.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering gained 2.5% after securing approximately $90 million in new contracts spanning data centre and rail projects in New South Wales.
Star Entertainment advanced 4.8% following its announcement that Bruce Mathieson Jnr will step into the role of executive chairman, succeeding Steven McCann, who will step down as chief executive at the close of Tuesday.
Oil prices declined in early Tuesday trading, extending losses from the previous session, as signs of progress toward a Russia–Ukraine peace agreement fuelled expectations that sanctions could be eased.
The Dow Jones closed down by 0.09%, S&P 500 declined by 0.16% and Nasdaq was down by 0.59% in the previous session.
Hang Seng is down by 0.78%, and FTSE 100 is up by 1.06%.
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S&P/ASX 200 Trading Flat; Droneshield Gained More Than 23%
On 16 December 2025, at AEDT 12.30 PM, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 is trading flat today, and is currently trading at 8,627.60 levels. Out of 11, 6 sectors are trading lower and 5 sectors are trading higher in S&P/ASX 200.
The Industrials and Financials sectors are the top 2 gaining sectors, gaining 0.77% and 0.51% in their index values. On the other hand, Information Technology and Energy sectors are the top 2 declining sectors, declining 1.71% and 1.51% in their index values.
Droneshield Limited (ASX: DRO) and IDP Education Limited (ASX: IDP) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 23.478% and 4.757% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Iperionix Limited (ASX: IPX) and Life360 Inc. (ASX: 360) are the top-losing stocks and are declining by 5.734% and 5.433% in their stock prices.
Factors influencing the market-
DroneShield Limited’s share surged 23.478% to lead the market after winning a $49.6 million contract via a European reseller for a military end customer.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering gained 2.5% after securing approximately $90 million in new contracts spanning data centre and rail projects in New South Wales.
Star Entertainment advanced 4.8% following its announcement that Bruce Mathieson Jnr will step into the role of executive chairman, succeeding Steven McCann, who will step down as chief executive at the close of Tuesday.
Oil prices declined in early Tuesday trading, extending losses from the previous session, as signs of progress toward a Russia–Ukraine peace agreement fuelled expectations that sanctions could be eased.
The Dow Jones closed down by 0.09%, S&P 500 declined by 0.16% and Nasdaq was down by 0.59% in the previous session.
Hang Seng is down by 0.78%, and FTSE 100 is up by 1.06%.
Customer Notice:
Nextgen Global Services Pty Ltd trading as Kapitales Research (ABN 89 652 632 561) is a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No. 1293674) of Enva Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 424494). The information contained in this website is general information only. Any advice is general advice only. No consideration has been given or will be given to the individual investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. The decision to invest or trade and the method selected is a personal decision and involves an inherent level of risk, and you must undertake your own investigations and obtain your own advice regarding the suitability of this product for your circumstances. Please be aware that all trading activity is subject to both profit & loss and may not be suitable for you. The past performance of this product is not and should not be taken as an indication of future performance.
Kapitales Research, Level 13, Suite 1A, 465 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW 2067, Australia | 1800 005 780 | info@kapitales.com.au