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National Grid shares rise after utility lifts 2027 earnings view and maps out £70 billion plan

National Grid shares rise after utility lifts 2027 earnings view and maps out £70 billion plan

National Grid shares rose 1.33% after the company raised its 2027 earnings growth forecast and extended its investment plan through 2031. The utility accepted Ofgem’s new UK transmission price control, effective from April 2026. National Grid now expects adjusted EPS growth of 13%-15% in 2027 and at least £70 billion in capital investment by FY31. Investors await further details in a management call later Monday.
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IAG share price slides as oil jumps and British Airways cancels Middle East flights

IAG share price slides as oil jumps and British Airways cancels Middle East flights

IAG shares fell 6.8% to 395 pence Monday as travel stocks dropped on surging oil prices and Middle East disruption. British Airways canceled several Middle East flights and offered rebooking or refunds. IAG’s €500 million share buyback begins Monday and runs through May 29. About 14.4 million IAG shares traded as the STOXX 600 lost 1.8% and oil jumped up to 13%.
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Lloyds shares slide as oil shock rattles bank stocks; BoE decision looms

Lloyds shares slide as oil shock rattles bank stocks; BoE decision looms

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell about 3.3% to 99.1 pence in London Monday as European bank stocks dropped on surging oil prices after disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose as much as 13%, last up 9.5% near $79.78 a barrel. Investors cited concerns over Middle East conflict, inflation, and the Bank of England’s upcoming March 19 rate decision. Trading volume in Lloyds reached roughly 25 million shares.
2 March 2026
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Shell share price in focus as oil jumps on Hormuz disruption ahead of London open

Shell share price in focus as oil jumps on Hormuz disruption ahead of London open

Shell shares closed Friday at 3,073.5 pence, up 1.6% and near a 52-week high, ahead of Monday’s London open. Brent crude surged up to 13% after attacks disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with over 200 vessels anchored outside the route. OPEC+ agreed to raise April output by 206,000 bpd, but analysts say prices hinge on Gulf developments and shipping flows. FTSE futures fell 0.6% in early trading.
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Ashtead share price: AHT set to disappear from London screens as Sunbelt listing goes live

Ashtead share price: AHT set to disappear from London screens as Sunbelt listing goes live

Ashtead’s London listing will be cancelled at Monday’s market open after its court-approved restructuring took effect. Shares in new U.S. holding company Sunbelt Rentals Holdings are set to begin trading in London at 0800 GMT and New York at 1430 GMT. Ashtead last closed at 5,326 pence on Feb. 27 before trading was suspended. FTSE Russell will remove Ashtead from the FTSE UK index series at the open.
2 March 2026
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WiseTech Global stock slides 4.7%: AI job cuts, CEO buy and dividend dates now in focus

WiseTech Global stock slides 4.7%: AI job cuts, CEO buy and dividend dates now in focus

WiseTech Global shares fell 4.7% to A$45.29 Monday after recent volatility and ongoing scrutiny over its AI-driven overhaul and 2,000 planned job cuts. CEO Zubin Appoo purchased A$1 million in shares last week. The company reaffirmed FY26 revenue guidance and reported a half-year net profit of $68.1 million. Tech stocks lagged as broader markets held steady.
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Wesfarmers share price ends higher after ASX close as Bunnings-Uber Eats deal draws a complaint

Wesfarmers share price ends higher after ASX close as Bunnings-Uber Eats deal draws a complaint

Wesfarmers shares closed up 0.6% at A$80.08 after a volatile session Monday. Mitre 10 filed a complaint with the ACCC over Bunnings’ exclusive Uber Eats delivery deal, alleging anti-competitive conduct. The dividend reinvestment plan pricing window opened, with allocation to be set by the average daily VWAP through March 20. The S&P/ASX 200 ended nearly flat at 9,200.9.
2 March 2026
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DroneShield share price jumps as ASX:DRO rides defence bid into the close

DroneShield share price jumps as ASX:DRO rides defence bid into the close

DroneShield shares closed up 6.9% at A$3.87 in Sydney on Monday, leading gains among defence stocks after renewed Middle East tensions. The company last week announced A$21.7 million in new contracts for portable counter-drone systems, with delivery set for early 2026. Broader ASX trading was steady, while energy and defence names outperformed. Markets await Tuesday’s open and further contract news.
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Woolworths share price jumps nearly 2% as WOW ex-dividend date nears

Woolworths share price jumps nearly 2% as WOW ex-dividend date nears

Woolworths Group shares rose 1.9% to A$36.68 at Monday’s close, ahead of a dividend reset and key economic data. The company filed routine director disclosures after the market, confirming Jon Alferness joined the board March 1. Net profit before significant items climbed 16.4% to A$859 million in the half-year, with interim dividend set to go ex-dividend March 4. Ord Minnett downgraded the stock to Accumulate from Buy.
2 March 2026
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Qantas share price slides on Iran conflict and oil spike — what investors watch next

Qantas share price slides on Iran conflict and oil spike — what investors watch next

Qantas shares closed down 5.4% at A$9.41 after Brent crude surged up to 13% in early Asian trade amid fears of wider U.S.-Iran conflict. Airline stocks across the region fell as Middle East airspace closures forced rerouting and cancellations. Qantas will trade ex-dividend on March 10, with payment due April 15. The S&P/ASX 200 ended up 0.03%, led by energy and gold stocks.
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Stock Market Today

  • Tech Sector Fuels Nasdaq and S&P 500 Toward Eight-Day Winning Runs
    April 10, 2026, 1:13 PM EDT. Stocks closed mixed after a week of gains in Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500, each eyeing their best streak since August 2024. The Dow Jones fell sharply, reflecting uneven market sentiment. Consumer confidence plunged to a record low 47.6, raising inflation concerns amid global tensions over Iran. Semiconductor giant Broadcom rose 5.3% to $373.85, hitting post-earnings highs, while steelmaker Nucor saw a 1.9% jump to $187.37 on a higher price target and heavy options trading. Datadog, hindered by fears of AI-driven obsolescence dubbed the "SaaSpocalypse," slipped nearly 6%, down 25.5% year-to-date. Investors face a split market backdrop as tech firms push indexes higher despite economic uncertainty.

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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

10 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.38% to 10,644.28 late Friday morning as investors awaited U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan. Brent crude climbed 1% to $96.83 a barrel, while sterling eased but was on track for its biggest weekly gain since January. The FTSE 250 gained 0.79%. Britain’s 10-year gilt yield stood at 4.807%.
US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

10 April 2026
Dow e-minis slipped 0.15% before Friday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures each down 0.08% as traders awaited March CPI data and watched U.S.-Iran tensions. Economists expect headline CPI to rise 0.9% for March and 3.3% year-on-year. Weekly jobless claims increased to 219,000. Brent crude traded near $97 a barrel, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained well below normal.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 10.04.2026

10 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 10, 2026, 1:24 PM EDT Tech Sector Fuels Nasdaq and S&P 500 Toward Eight-Day Winning Runs April 10, 2026, 1:13 PM EDT. Stocks closed mixed after a week of gains in Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500, each eyeing their best streak since August 2024. The Dow Jones fell sharply, reflecting uneven market sentiment. Consumer confidence plunged to a record low 47.6, raising inflation concerns amid global tensions over Iran. Semiconductor giant Broadcom rose 5.3% to $373.85, hitting post-earnings highs, while steelmaker Nucor saw a 1.9% jump to $187.37 on a
MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

9 April 2026
MARA Holdings shares rose 1.7% to $9.67 Thursday despite Cantor Fitzgerald cutting its price target to $10. The company recently sold 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion and agreed to repurchase $1 billion in convertible notes at a discount. MARA is expanding into AI and cloud infrastructure, but fourth-quarter revenue fell 6% and it posted a $1.7 billion net loss.
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