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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 share price hits a record after copper tops iron ore and dividend jumps

BHP share price hits a record after copper tops iron ore and dividend jumps

BHP shares closed up 4.9% at A$52.84 in Melbourne after hitting a record A$54.20, driven by a profit beat and a higher interim dividend of 73 U.S. cents a share. Underlying EBITDA rose 25% to US$15.5 billion, with copper contributing 51%. The ex-dividend date is March 5 for the ASX and LSE. Traders are watching copper prices and iron ore talks with China.
17 February 2026
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ANZ share price slips after RBA minutes; what could move ASX:ANZ next

ANZ share price slips after RBA minutes; what could move ASX:ANZ next

ANZ closed down 0.7% at A$39.36 on Tuesday, underperforming other major banks as investors reacted to Reserve Bank of Australia minutes signaling possible further rate hikes. The ASX 200 rose 0.2% to 8,958.9, supported by gains in mining stocks. ANZ’s first-quarter underlying profit rose 17% to A$2.0 billion, but analysts flagged the shares as overvalued. Investors now await key macro data and ANZ’s half-year results in May.
17 February 2026
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Belden stock price slips after earnings pop — what BDC investors are watching next

Belden stock price slips after earnings pop — what BDC investors are watching next

Belden shares fell 1.7% to $148.27 Friday morning, following a 6.1% jump after reporting record fourth-quarter revenue of $720 million and adjusted earnings of $2.08 per share. The company forecast first-quarter revenue of $675 million to $690 million, above Wall Street estimates. CFO Jeremy Parks said inflation has not hurt demand. Investors await first-quarter results due after March 29.
13 February 2026
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Performance Food Group stock steadies near $98 after an 8% surge — here’s what Wall Street is watching

Performance Food Group stock steadies near $98 after an 8% surge — here’s what Wall Street is watching

Performance Food Group shares held near $98 Friday after a sharp rally Thursday, following strong results from peer US Foods. PFG expects to close a $1.06 billion debt refinancing next week, redeeming 2027 notes. The company recently reported a 5.2% rise in quarterly net sales and narrowed its 2026 outlook, citing higher integration costs and margin pressure from deflation in some food categories.
13 February 2026
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Trinity Industries stock price jumps after Q4 numbers; 2026 outlook puts lease rates in focus

Trinity Industries stock price jumps after Q4 numbers; 2026 outlook puts lease rates in focus

Trinity Industries shares jumped 9% premarket to $34.58 after forecasting 2026 EPS of $1.85 to $2.10, citing higher lease rates and gains from used railcar sales. Fourth-quarter revenue fell to $611.2 million, but diluted EPS rose to $2.31 on a $194 million non-cash gain. Lease fleet utilization reached 97.1%, with a backlog of about $1.7 billion.
13 February 2026
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Equinix stock hovers near $960 premarket after 10% jump on AI-linked 2026 outlook

Equinix stock hovers near $960 premarket after 10% jump on AI-linked 2026 outlook

Equinix shares rose 0.2% to $959.99 premarket Friday after a 10.4% jump Thursday, following raised 2026 revenue guidance and a 10% dividend hike to $5.16 per share. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $2.42 billion with net income of $264 million, reversing a year-ago loss. Investors are watching inflation data and interest-rate moves for impact on real estate stocks.
13 February 2026
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Akamai stock holds near $105 after 10% pop as Fastly’s results jolt the edge trade

Akamai stock holds near $105 after 10% pop as Fastly’s results jolt the edge trade

Akamai shares held steady in premarket trading Friday after jumping 10.35% to $104.61 on Thursday, following Fastly’s upbeat forecast and AI-driven traffic commentary. Investors are awaiting Akamai’s fourth-quarter results and guidance, due Feb. 19, with Wall Street expecting earnings of $1.75 per share on $1.08 billion in revenue.
13 February 2026
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IPG Photonics stock (IPGP) steadies premarket after 35% surge on earnings, $100 million buyback

IPG Photonics stock (IPGP) steadies premarket after 35% surge on earnings, $100 million buyback

IPG Photonics shares were flat in premarket trading near $150 after a 35% surge Thursday, which set a 52-week high. The company reported fourth-quarter revenue up 17% to $274.5 million, but gross margin slipped to 36.1%. The board approved a $100 million share buyback. Raymond James downgraded the stock on valuation but raised its price target to $180.
13 February 2026
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AirAsia X back to London: Daily Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–Gatwick flights start June 26, 2026

AirAsia X back to London: Daily Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–Gatwick flights start June 26, 2026

AirAsia X will launch daily flights between London Gatwick and Kuala Lumpur via Bahrain starting June 26, 2026, using Airbus A330s, Gatwick Airport said Friday. The airline plans to base up to 100 aircraft in Bahrain within eight years and is seeking a Bahrain air operator certificate. Introductory one-way fares start at RM99 to Bahrain and RM199 to London, with sales open until Feb. 22.
13 February 2026
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Vale (VALE) stock slips in premarket as nickel write-down swamps earnings beat

Vale (VALE) stock slips in premarket as nickel write-down swamps earnings beat

Vale S.A.’s U.S. shares fell about 2% premarket after the miner reported a $3.8 billion quarterly net loss, driven by a $3.5 billion impairment on Canadian nickel assets and a $2.8 billion tax write-off. Vale raised Samarco provisions by $449 million for U.K. dam litigation. Pro forma EBITDA reached $4.8 billion. A management call is set for 11:00 a.m. Brasilia time.
13 February 2026
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Ford stock price nudges up premarket as bonus bump and dividend date focus traders

Ford stock price nudges up premarket as bonus bump and dividend date focus traders

Ford shares rose about 1% in premarket trading Friday, holding near $14 as the stock prepares to trade ex-dividend for a 15-cent payout. Staff bonuses were set at 130% after improved early-life repair rates, Reuters reported. About 75,000 salaried workers are eligible for the bonus. Ford expects adjusted EBIT of $8–10 billion in 2026, after a 2025 net loss from special items.
13 February 2026
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