Today: 8 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.

DroneShield shares jump after LAND 156 panel nod — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield shares jump after LAND 156 panel nod — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield shares rose 2.8% to A$4.08 after the company announced it was selected for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 156 Line of Effort 3 panel in an after-market ASX release. The announcement came at 4:37 p.m. AEDT, after the cash session closed. Investors await further details or orders before DroneShield’s Feb. 24 results.
15 January 2026
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Glencore stock swings back into view as Rio deal doubts hit before London open

Glencore stock swings back into view as Rio deal doubts hit before London open

Glencore shares rose nearly 3% to 484.2 pence Wednesday as copper prices surged and merger speculation swirled. A major Australian investor warned Rio Tinto faces “a lot of questions” over any Glencore deal. Rio has until Feb. 5 to make a formal offer or withdraw under UK takeover rules. Talks remain preliminary, with valuation and shareholder approval in focus.
15 January 2026
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NASA pulls Crew-11 from ISS in first medical evacuation as SpaceX Dragon heads for splashdown

NASA pulls Crew-11 from ISS in first medical evacuation as SpaceX Dragon heads for splashdown

A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying four Crew-11 astronauts undocked from the International Space Station late Wednesday after a crew member developed a medical issue, marking NASA’s first medical evacuation from orbit. NASA has not identified the astronaut or condition but says the situation is stable. The early departure leaves the station with three crew and pauses spacewalks until the next rotation. Splashdown is set for early Thursday off California.
15 January 2026
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Elon Musk net worth at $640B: he could buy every MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL team — and still have $103B left

Elon Musk net worth at $640B: he could buy every MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL team — and still have $103B left

Elon Musk’s net worth reached $640 billion as of Jan. 14, according to Bloomberg, with SpaceX listed as his largest asset. Benzinga estimates the combined value of all teams in the four major U.S. sports leagues at $536.8 billion. Musk’s fortune fluctuates with Tesla’s stock, court rulings, and private company valuations. Most of his wealth remains tied up in company stakes and stock options.
15 January 2026
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Woodside Energy stock edges up on JERA winter LNG deal as Scarborough update nears

Woodside Energy stock edges up on JERA winter LNG deal as Scarborough update nears

Woodside shares closed up 0.4% at A$24.02 after signing a five-year winter LNG supply deal with Japan’s JERA, starting in 2027 and covering three cargoes annually. The Scarborough project remains on track for first gas in the second half of 2026, with commissioning work underway. Energy stocks faced pressure as Brent crude fell and Australian peers Beach Energy and Santos dropped.
15 January 2026
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Macquarie stock dips despite ASX rally as Goldman upgrades MQG and Rio Tinto deal talk simmers

Macquarie stock dips despite ASX rally as Goldman upgrades MQG and Rio Tinto deal talk simmers

Macquarie Group shares closed down 0.3% at A$206.51 Thursday, underperforming as Australian stocks hit a two-month high. Goldman Sachs upgraded Macquarie to Neutral, raising its price target to A$208.73, while Morgan Stanley kept an equal-weight rating. Macquarie was tapped to advise Rio Tinto on a possible Glencore bid. Investors await the company’s operational briefing on Feb. 10.
15 January 2026
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NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

National Australia Bank shares rose 1.1% to A$42.36 on Thursday, rebounding after earlier losses among Australian banks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.5% at 8,861.70, its highest since November, as miners set a new record and financials gained. Investors await Australia’s December quarter CPI on Jan. 28 and the Reserve Bank’s policy meeting on Feb. 2–3. NAB’s first-quarter trading update is due Feb. 18.
15 January 2026
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Fortescue Ltd stock ends higher after Zitara deal — what FMG investors watch next week

Fortescue Ltd stock ends higher after Zitara deal — what FMG investors watch next week

Fortescue shares rose 0.4% to A$22.75 after announcing the acquisition of U.S. battery controls firm Zitara to expand its Elysia software unit. The deal adds on-site control systems for battery storage, with plans to deploy the technology in the Pilbara. The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.5% higher, led by miners. Fortescue’s earnings remain closely linked to iron ore prices amid record Chinese steel exports.
15 January 2026
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South32 stock hits 52-week high on ASX — what investors are watching into next week

South32 stock hits 52-week high on ASX — what investors are watching into next week

South32 shares closed Thursday up 4.55% at A$4.14, reaching a 52-week high after trading as high as A$4.165 on volume of 33.17 million shares. The rally followed strong demand for metals, with miners supporting the ASX materials sector. South32 faces a shutdown at its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique after power deal talks failed. Investors await the company’s quarterly update on Jan. 22 and half-year results on Feb. 12.
15 January 2026
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Northern Star shares rise into ASX close as gold cools — what to watch before Jan 22 update

Northern Star shares rise into ASX close as gold cools — what to watch before Jan 22 update

Northern Star Resources shares rose 1.16% to close at A$27.04 Thursday, ahead of its December-quarter update due Jan. 22. The company recently cut its FY26 production forecast to 1.6–1.7 million ounces and plans to release updated cost guidance. Gold prices dipped after hitting record highs the previous day. The ASX pressed Northern Star for details following its production downgrade.
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Stock Market Today

  • Markets Jitter Over Iran Conflict, AI Bubble Risks, Fed Rate Hikes, and SpaceX IPO
    June 8, 2026, 6:02 AM EDT. Markets face heightened volatility as renewed Iran-Israel tensions raise geopolitical risks. Strong U.S. jobs data suggest the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates further, dampening growth prospects. Recent weak guidance from Broadcom signals a potential AI tech bubble burst, triggering a tech selloff. Adding fuel, SpaceX's highly anticipated IPO could prompt investors to raise cash, potentially increasing market turbulence. Futures on the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all declined slightly, while oil prices surged over 2.5%, reflecting geopolitical concerns. Investors remain cautious as upcoming inflation reports may influence future Federal Reserve policy and market direction.

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Keel Stock in Focus Monday After $400M AI Debt Raise

Keel Stock in Focus Monday After $400M AI Debt Raise

8 June 2026
Keel Infrastructure shares rose 3.1% to $5.29 in pre-market trading after pricing an upsized $400 million convertible note deal to fund AI data-center expansion, partially recovering from Friday’s 13.5% drop driven by dilution concerns; the company aims to use proceeds for equipment deposits and hedging, with investors watching for future lease signings as the next key milestone.
MPS Shares Surge After Intesa Launches €30.6 Billion Offer

MPS Shares Surge After Intesa Launches €30.6 Billion Offer

8 June 2026
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena shares soared 10.91% to 9.921 euros after Intesa Sanpaolo launched an unsolicited €30.6 billion cash-and-share bid, offering a 12.5% premium and triggering takeover rules that block MPS from merging with Banco BPM without shareholder approval, as investors weigh regulatory hurdles, branch disposals, and the fight for control of key Italian financial assets.
Hyperscale Data Stock Faces 21-Cent Deadline After Friday’s 25% Slide

Hyperscale Data Stock Faces 21-Cent Deadline After Friday’s 25% Slide

8 June 2026
Hyperscale Data’s $0.21/share buyback offer sits 39% above Friday’s $0.1510 close, with the tender expiring late Monday and covering up to 5.1% of shares; the company cites a “material disconnect” with net book value at $0.26/share, while ending its ATM stock-sale program and holding $51.8M in Bitcoin as of May 31.
Zealand Pharma Shares Sink 25% After Trial Results

Zealand Pharma Shares Sink 25% After Trial Results

8 June 2026
Zealand Pharma shares plunged 26.02% to 241.40 Danish crowns after investors focused on a 19% discontinuation rate for Boehringer’s obesity drug survodutide in the SYNCHRONIZE-1 trial, far higher than the 2.9% for placebo, despite strong fat-loss data, making the stock the worst performer on Europe’s STOXX 600 in early trade.
Intel’s AI Stock Run Stalls; Monday Premarket Move Fails to Settle It

Intel’s AI Stock Run Stalls; Monday Premarket Move Fails to Settle It

8 June 2026
Intel shares rose 1.6% to $100.74 in pre-market trading Monday, partly rebounding from Friday’s 7.9% drop that followed a strong U.S. jobs report and a tech selloff; investors now face a key test as Intel’s AI partnerships with Foxconn and others lack visible orders or financial details, while options pricing signals potential for another 9% stock move this week amid inflation data and shifting rate expectations.
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