Today: 7 March 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.

BHP stock price jumps toward a fresh high, but the next week hinges on Chile and China

BHP stock price jumps toward a fresh high, but the next week hinges on Chile and China

BHP’s U.S.-listed shares rose 3.9% to $67.52 Friday as traders tracked a new blockade near its Escondida copper mine in Chile, which has stalled supplies and staff movement. The company is also rerouting iron ore shipments from China after a sales ban, sending cargoes to Malaysia and Vietnam. Stocks of its Jimblebar Blend Fines at Chinese ports jumped 360% to 8.1 million tons.
Northern Star share price: NST jumps 5% as gold hits records, but costs and broker nerves linger

Northern Star share price: NST jumps 5% as gold hits records, but costs and broker nerves linger

Northern Star Resources rose 5.4% to A$27.60 Friday as gold prices neared record highs, despite the company raising its FY26 cost forecast to A$2,600–A$2,800 per ounce. UBS downgraded the stock to Neutral on Jan. 22. The miner reported December quarter gold sales of 348,061 ounces at an AISC of A$2,937. Half-year results are due Feb. 12.
PLS Group share price sits near a peak as traders brace for a holiday-shortened week and Jan 30 update

PLS Group share price sits near a peak as traders brace for a holiday-shortened week and Jan 30 update

PLS Group Limited shares closed Friday at A$5.08, up 0.8%, near a 52-week high after a strong January rally. The company will release its December quarterly activities report on Jan. 30, with traders watching for updates on production, prices, and costs. Nearly 39 million shares traded Friday. The ASX will be closed Monday for the Australia Day holiday, delaying the market’s response to new information until Tuesday.
25 January 2026
Huntington Bancshares stock tees up a big week after Cadence merger green light and new debt sale

Huntington Bancshares stock tees up a big week after Cadence merger green light and new debt sale

Huntington Bancshares secured all regulatory approvals for its merger with Cadence Bank and launched a $1.75 billion debt offering. Shares fell 1.6% Friday to $17.35. Fourth-quarter net income reached $519 million, with deposits up $8.3 billion from the prior quarter. The bank expects net interest income to rise 10%–13% in 2026, boosted by the Cadence deal.
Apple stock heads into a busy week as China discounts and India court fight loom

Apple stock heads into a busy week as China discounts and India court fight loom

Apple shares closed down 0.12% at $248.04 Friday after swinging between $244.68 and $249.41. The company launched discounts in China from Jan. 24–27, excluding the iPhone 17. Investors are watching Apple’s Jan. 29 results, a Fed decision Jan. 28, and a Jan. 27 India court hearing on an app store probe. Pegatron plans to open its first U.S. factory in Texas by March.
24 January 2026
Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps on 430MW Delta Forge AI data center kickoff as traders eye next catalysts

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps on 430MW Delta Forge AI data center kickoff as traders eye next catalysts

Applied Digital shares rose 8.5% to $37.69 Friday after breaking ground on a 430-megawatt AI campus, with operations set for mid-2027. The stock slipped 0.72% after hours. The company is in talks with a major hyperscale customer but has not disclosed details. Investors await updates on tenants and financing as markets remain closed until Monday.
Netflix stock rises as CEO knocks Paramount’s Warner bid — what Feb. 20 could mean for NFLX

Netflix stock rises as CEO knocks Paramount’s Warner bid — what Feb. 20 could mean for NFLX

Netflix shares rose 3.1% to $86.12 Friday as co-CEO Greg Peters dismissed Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros Discovery, calling it unconvincing. Paramount extended a $30-a-share hostile offer while warning Warner shareholders the Netflix cash payout could fall to $21.40 per share due to debt adjustments. Netflix switched to an all-cash bid this week and paused buybacks to fund the deal.
Tesla stock price near $449 as Autopilot features move to $99 FSD subscription heading into earnings week

Tesla stock price near $449 as Autopilot features move to $99 FSD subscription heading into earnings week

Tesla shares ended nearly flat at $449.06 on Friday after the company shifted key driver-assist features in the U.S. and Canada to a $99 monthly subscription. CEO Elon Musk said Tesla has begun robotaxi rides in Austin without safety drivers and expects possible regulatory approval for supervised Full Self-Driving in Europe and China next month. Investors await Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings and further regulatory updates.
1 156 157 158 159 160 584
Go toTop