Today: 6 June 2026

Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

Paladin Energy share price jumps on uranium’s $91 rally — what to watch next for ASX:PDN

Paladin Energy share price jumps on uranium’s $91 rally — what to watch next for ASX:PDN

Paladin Energy shares rose 5.4% to A$13.94 on Wednesday, near a 52-week high, as uranium futures hovered at $91.15 a pound, their highest in almost two years. Paladin reported a 16% jump in quarterly production and plans to release interim results Feb. 12. Short interest in Paladin slipped to 11.87%. The ASX is now closed, with attention turning to whether the uranium rally will continue.
28 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths share price rises as ASX shuts; RBA hike bets and U.S. rare-earth deal loom

Lynas Rare Earths share price rises as ASX shuts; RBA hike bets and U.S. rare-earth deal loom

Lynas Rare Earths closed up 1.2% at A$16.20 as the S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.1%. Core inflation rose 3.4% year-over-year, pushing swap markets to price in a 73% chance of a Feb. 3 RBA rate hike. USA Rare Earth said the Trump administration plans to back a $1.6 billion funding deal. Lynas flagged a 30% drop in NdPr output last quarter due to power disruptions and maintenance.
28 January 2026
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Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price slips as Australia inflation shocks rate bets — what investors watch next

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price slips as Australia inflation shocks rate bets — what investors watch next

Macquarie Group shares fell 1.1% to A$212.84 on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected inflation data raised market bets on a Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike next week. The trimmed mean CPI rose 0.9% in the December quarter, lifting the annual rate to 3.4%. The ASX 200 slipped 0.09%, while the Australian dollar hovered just below 70 U.S. cents. Macquarie made no new disclosures to the market.
28 January 2026
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Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price slips after inflation shock as quarterly report looms

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price slips after inflation shock as quarterly report looms

Mineral Resources fell 0.9% to A$63.41 in Sydney after touching a record A$65.08, ahead of its December-quarter results due Thursday. Rising core inflation pushed expectations for a Reserve Bank rate hike next week, pressuring risk assets. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.09%, led by declines in IT and healthcare. China’s record iron ore imports and volatile lithium prices remain key factors for the miner.
28 January 2026
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DroneShield share price sinks after ASX cash-flow update; what to watch next for ASX:DRO

DroneShield share price sinks after ASX cash-flow update; what to watch next for ASX:DRO

DroneShield shares fell 5.5% to A$3.95 after the company posted quarterly cash receipts of A$63.5 million and positive operating cash flow of A$7.7 million. Investors weighed unaudited December-quarter figures and the timing of contract deliveries ahead of the full-year audit. The company ended the quarter with A$210.4 million in cash. Next reporting updates are scheduled for February 24.
28 January 2026
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Northern Star Resources share price jumps 3.6% as gold tops $5,200; investors eye Feb 12 results

Northern Star Resources share price jumps 3.6% as gold tops $5,200; investors eye Feb 12 results

Northern Star Resources closed up 3.6% at A$28.71 as gold hit a record $5,247.21 an ounce before settling near $5,243.58. The company recently cut its FY26 production forecast and raised cost guidance to A$2,600–A$2,800 an ounce. Australian inflation data has fueled speculation of a February rate hike. Traders are watching U.S. dollar moves and upcoming Reserve Bank and Federal Reserve decisions.
28 January 2026
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BHP share price hits new high on ASX as gold tops $5,200 and RBA hike bets build

BHP share price hits new high on ASX as gold tops $5,200 and RBA hike bets build

BHP shares closed up 1.8% at A$50.64, reaching a 52-week high as core inflation in Australia jumped past forecasts, fueling bets on an RBA rate hike next week. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.1%, with gains in resource stocks offset by declines elsewhere. The Australian dollar hit a three-year high above 70 U.S. cents. Traders are watching BHP’s interim results and commodity price swings.
28 January 2026
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Woodside Energy share price jumps after Q4 report, but 2026 output dip keeps traders cautious

Woodside Energy share price jumps after Q4 report, but 2026 output dip keeps traders cautious

Woodside Energy shares rose 2.7% to A$24.98 after its fourth-quarter update, despite forecasting lower 2026 output due to scheduled downtime at Pluto LNG. December-quarter revenue fell to $3.035 billion from $3.484 billion a year earlier. Scarborough project is 94% complete, with first LNG cargo expected in late 2026. Investors await the annual report briefing on Feb. 24.
28 January 2026
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Netskope stock rises as Telefónica Tech rolls out “Security Edge” service in UK, Ireland

Netskope stock rises as Telefónica Tech rolls out “Security Edge” service in UK, Ireland

Netskope shares rose 3.2% to $15.92 Tuesday after Telefónica Tech UK&I launched a managed security service using Netskope’s platform in the UK and Ireland. Trading volume reached 3.6 million shares. The move comes days before Netskope’s Jan. 31 fiscal year-end, with investors watching for subscription growth and partner-driven revenue impact.
27 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Anthropic Files for IPO at Nearly $1 Trillion Valuation, Surpassing OpenAI
    June 5, 2026, 10:17 PM EDT. Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, marking a potential valuation near $1 trillion following a $65 billion private funding round. This surpasses OpenAI's $852 billion valuation from an earlier round. Despite market enthusiasm for AI, SpaceX and OpenAI also seek high valuations but face questions on profitability and revenue growth. Anthropic's IPO could offer investors a more grounded valuation amid concerns over sky-high multiples and operational challenges in the AI sector.

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Rigetti Stock Drops After Quantum Surge Stalls on Wall Street Rate Jolt

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Rigetti Computing plunged 14.5% to $20.68 as tech stocks tumbled after strong May payrolls fueled fears of prolonged high U.S. rates, pressuring long-duration names; the selloff highlights risks tied to government funding, potential equity dilution, and uncertain commercial milestones, with Rigetti posting a $26 million Q1 operating loss and $4.4 million revenue despite recent product and funding announcements.
POET Technologies Stock Drops Sharply as Investors Watch

POET Technologies Stock Drops Sharply as Investors Watch

6 June 2026
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Flex grabs S&P 500 spot but shares drop

Flex grabs S&P 500 spot but shares drop

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Intel shares hit as AI chip slump wipes out $1.3 trillion

Intel shares hit as AI chip slump wipes out $1.3 trillion

6 June 2026
Intel plunged 11.4% to $99.17 on heavy volume as the PHLX Semiconductor Index suffered its worst drop since March 2020, wiping out $1.3 trillion in U.S. chipmaker market value, overshadowing Intel’s new AI partnership with Foxconn amid sector-wide selling triggered by Broadcom’s guidance and renewed Fed rate hike fears.
Gas Bulls’ Storage Bump Fizzles on Weather Shift

Gas Bulls’ Storage Bump Fizzles on Weather Shift

6 June 2026
U.S. natural gas futures fell 3.2% to $3.229/MMBtu Friday as weather models cut expected cooling demand, erasing a two-day rally sparked by a smaller-than-expected storage build and hotter forecasts; inventories remain above average but the surplus is narrowing, with traders watching if heat and exports can offset near-record production and ongoing LNG plant maintenance.
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