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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.

NAB share price holds near A$44 as bank earnings loom and rate bets shift

NAB share price holds near A$44 as bank earnings loom and rate bets shift

National Australia Bank shares closed nearly flat at A$43.98 after a volatile session, ahead of its first-quarter trading update next week. NAB will raise variable home loan rates by 0.25% from Feb. 13, following the Reserve Bank’s latest hike. A NAB survey showed business cost pressures at their lowest since 2021. The bank also announced disaster relief for customers hit by Northern Territory flooding.
10 February 2026
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BHP stock rises on ASX as copper spend plan and port reopening sharpen focus ahead of results

BHP stock rises on ASX as copper spend plan and port reopening sharpen focus ahead of results

BHP shares closed up 1.1% at A$50.26, tracking gains in major miners as Rio Tinto rose 1.4% and Fortescue about 1.0%. Investors focused on BHP’s copper projects, including the Vicuña venture with Lundin Mining, which may double investment to $800 million this year. Iron ore held near $100 a tonne as Pilbara ports reopened after cyclone disruptions. BHP reports half-year results Feb. 17.
10 February 2026
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Macquarie stock pops on Q3 update, then cools — what MQG investors are watching next

Macquarie stock pops on Q3 update, then cools — what MQG investors are watching next

Macquarie Group shares closed up 0.8% at A$214.50 after a third-quarter update, having jumped as much as 4% earlier. The bank reported higher net profit contributions across all divisions, with assets under management rising 3% to A$736.1 billion. Investors focused on steady trading and a flagged 31% effective tax rate for 2026. The S&P/ASX 200 finished nearly flat.
10 February 2026
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PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price lifts after Canmax deal adds US$100m prepayment and a floor price

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price lifts after Canmax deal adds US$100m prepayment and a floor price

PLS shares closed up 1.7% at A$4.24 after announcing a new supply deal with Canmax Technologies featuring a price floor and US$100 million prepayment. The contract covers 150,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate annually for two years from 2026, with options to extend. Traders await confirmation of the prepayment and the Feb. 19 interim results update.
10 February 2026
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Commonwealth Bank (CBA) share price slips ahead of results: margins and dividend in focus

Commonwealth Bank (CBA) share price slips ahead of results: margins and dividend in focus

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares fell 0.7% to A$158.74 Tuesday as investors trimmed positions before the bank’s half-year results due Wednesday. Bank stocks weighed on the S&P/ASX 200, which closed nearly flat. CBA has flagged a A$68 million provision and A$53 million in non-recurring items. Investors are focused on margins, costs, and the interim dividend timetable.
10 February 2026
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Eddie Bauer Canada faces store sale and liquidation as bankruptcy process spreads north

Eddie Bauer Canada faces store sale and liquidation as bankruptcy process spreads north

Eddie Bauer is seeking a buyer for its North American stores after filing for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and plans to seek court protection in Canada. Liquidation sales have begun, but stores remain open. The company lists 31 stores in Canada, mostly in Ontario, and warns it may wind down operations if no buyer is found. E-commerce and wholesale businesses are not affected.
9 February 2026
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Oracle stock jumps 8% after DA Davidson upgrade, as OpenAI worries keep Wall Street split

Oracle stock jumps 8% after DA Davidson upgrade, as OpenAI worries keep Wall Street split

Oracle shares surged 8.2% to $154.53 Monday after DA Davidson upgraded the stock to “buy,” despite a downgrade from Melius to “hold.” The stock had dropped nearly 50% since late October amid concerns over AI’s impact on software firms. Investors are watching Oracle’s $45–$50 billion cloud funding plan and awaiting its next quarterly results. Microsoft and SAP also traded higher.
9 February 2026
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Amazon stock wobbles on $200 billion AI capex as analysts split and BofA cuts target

Amazon stock wobbles on $200 billion AI capex as analysts split and BofA cuts target

Amazon shares fell about 1% Monday after Bank of America cut its price target, citing sharply higher spending plans. The company expects $200 billion in capital expenditures for 2026, while trailing 12-month free cash flow dropped to $11.2 billion. Analysts’ price targets remain scattered after the stock fell 13.4% last week. Some warn that heavy investment could push Amazon into negative free cash flow next year.
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Stock Market Today

  • 3 Singapore Dividend Stocks Yielding Close to 4.5% or More
    April 24, 2026, 12:33 AM EDT. Three Singapore-listed dividend stocks continue to offer attractive yields near or above 4.5%, making them notable for income-focused investors. HRnetGroup, a leading recruitment firm in Asia, posted a 5.6% trailing yield supported by robust free cash flow and a debt-free balance sheet. Elite UK REIT, with 148 UK commercial properties, delivers a 5.6% distribution per unit yield backed by a long-term lease with the UK government despite slight income dips. Investors should consider currency risk due to its GBP/SGD exposure. These stocks illustrate the importance of assessing the sustainability of dividends, balancing yield allure with underlying business health and cash flow generation.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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24 April 2026
Old Republic International closed at $39.90, below its estimated fair value of $42.50. The company is focusing on digitalization and AI to improve efficiency and margins. Risks include volatility in title insurance and weaker real estate activity. Market sentiment is mixed as investors assess growth prospects and challenges.
Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

24 April 2026
Newmont reported adjusted first-quarter earnings of $2.90 per share on $7.31 billion in sales, beating estimates as realized gold prices surged to $4,900 an ounce. Attributable gold output fell to 1.30 million ounces from 1.54 million a year earlier. The miner declared a $0.26 dividend and authorized a new $6 billion share buyback. Newmont expects higher costs and lower output in the second quarter.
SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds

SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds

24 April 2026
SAP reported a 17% rise in first-quarter operating profit to 2.74 billion euros and a 19% jump in cloud revenue to 5.96 billion euros, beating forecasts. The company kept its 2026 targets and full-year outlook unchanged. SAP’s U.S. shares reversed losses after the results, climbing nearly 7% in after-hours trading. Management warned cloud revenue growth will slow in the second quarter.
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