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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.

Wesfarmers share price drops on ex-dividend day — what investors watch next

Wesfarmers share price drops on ex-dividend day — what investors watch next

Wesfarmers shares fell 1.8% to A$81.09 on Tuesday, extending a week-long slide as the stock traded ex-dividend for its A$1.02 interim payout. The record date for the fully franked dividend is Wednesday. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.04%, with consumer discretionary stocks weaker. Wesfarmers has faced pressure since reporting higher profit but warning on costs last week.
24 February 2026
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PLS Group share price jumps 8% as China lithium futures pop, restart plan back in focus

PLS Group share price jumps 8% as China lithium futures pop, restart plan back in focus

PLS Group closed up 8% at A$4.72, leading gains among ASX lithium stocks after China’s lithium carbonate futures rose 7.2% post-Lunar New Year. Morgan Stanley disclosed it no longer holds a substantial stake in PLS, falling below the 5% threshold. The S&P/ASX 200 finished nearly flat. PLS cited a planned July restart of its Ngungaju plant and a new offtake deal in a recent presentation.
24 February 2026
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CSL share price slips again as buyback rolls on, March dividend date looms

CSL share price slips again as buyback rolls on, March dividend date looms

CSL Ltd shares closed down 1.5% at A$145.13 on Tuesday, extending a two-day slide to 5.3%. The company bought back 83,760 shares Monday for A$12.46 million, part of an ongoing US$750 million program. Interim CEO Gordon Naylor is leading after an 81% first-half profit drop and management changes. CSL’s interim dividend of US$1.30 a share goes ex-dividend March 10.
24 February 2026
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BHP share price ends near $55 as dividend dates loom and China iron ore talks drag on

BHP share price ends near $55 as dividend dates loom and China iron ore talks drag on

BHP shares closed up 1.4% at A$54.75 in Sydney, near a 52-week high, valuing the miner at about A$278 billion. The stock will trade ex-dividend on March 5, with a $0.73 per share payout due March 26. No new company filings were released this week. Iron ore price talks with China remain unresolved, with CEO Mike Henry saying negotiations are wider than usual.
24 February 2026
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Infleqtion (INFQ) stock sinks in early trade as tariff jitters bite — what to watch next

Infleqtion (INFQ) stock sinks in early trade as tariff jitters bite — what to watch next

Infleqtion shares dropped about 10% to $11.95 Monday morning, falling below their opening price amid broader market declines tied to new U.S. tariff uncertainty. The quantum technology firm, which debuted last week after merging with Churchill Capital Corp X, saw about 686,000 shares traded by mid-morning. Investors await the company’s March 11 Analyst Day for more detailed guidance.
23 February 2026
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Herc Holdings stock slides as tariff turmoil dents appetite for industrials

Herc Holdings stock slides as tariff turmoil dents appetite for industrials

Herc Holdings Inc shares dropped 2.3% to $150.00 in early New York trading Monday after President Donald Trump announced a new 15% tariff following a Supreme Court ruling. United Rentals and WillScot Mobile Mini also declined. Herc last week reported Q4 rental revenue up 24% to $1.039 billion and net debt of $8.1 billion. The company forecast 2026 rental revenue of $4.275–$4.4 billion.
23 February 2026
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Freedom Holding (FRHC) stock price slips in early New York trade after wild rebound

Freedom Holding (FRHC) stock price slips in early New York trade after wild rebound

Freedom Holding Corp shares slipped 1.1% to $118.36 in early Nasdaq trade Monday, retracing part of Friday’s 6.8% surge. The stock remains volatile after last week’s 52-week low, as investors weigh a quarterly report showing a 40% drop in insurance premiums to $106.9 million and net income of $76.2 million. Brokerage customers rose to 828,000, banking customers to 4.5 million.
23 February 2026
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Organon stock jumps in premarket after MIUDELLA licensing deal, with 10-K filing in focus

Organon stock jumps in premarket after MIUDELLA licensing deal, with 10-K filing in focus

Organon shares jumped 7.8% to $8.10 in premarket trading Monday after the company announced a global licensing deal for MIUDELLA, a hormone-free copper IUD from Sebela Pharmaceuticals. Organon agreed to pay $27.5 million upfront and up to $505 million in sales-based milestones, pending antitrust and FDA approvals. The company’s dividend record date is Monday, with payment set for March 12.
23 February 2026
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  • Evotec Share Price Rebounds 27% in One Month Amid Valuation Debate
    April 17, 2026, 5:52 AM EDT. Evotec (XTRA:EVT) shares surged about 27% in the past month, reversing weaker performance over the previous year. The stock traded at €5.57, below the fair value estimate of €6.92, suggesting potential undervaluation. Positive momentum stems from expanding pharma partnerships and growth in its biologics unit, expected to drive recurring, higher-margin revenues. However, the outlook depends on sustained biotech funding and partnerships, representing key risks. Investors face a mix of cautious optimism and underlying uncertainties as they reassess Evotec's fundamentals amid recent volatility.

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Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

17 April 2026
Gold hovered near $4,784 an ounce Friday, set for a fourth weekly gain despite easing 0.1% by 0815 GMT. A 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire and possible U.S.-Iran talks kept investors watching for diplomatic progress. Indian gold imports stalled as banks await new government authorization, leaving over 5 tons stuck at customs. Spot silver rose 0.7% to $78.97, platinum held steady, and palladium slipped 0.1%.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Oil Cushions London Shares, Workspace Tumbles

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Oil Cushions London Shares, Workspace Tumbles

17 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.18% to 10,570.49 on Friday, trailing gains in Paris and Frankfurt as investors grew cautious ahead of Iran conflict talks. Workspace shares plunged 14% after warning of lower 2027 profits. Tesco, easyJet, and Dunelm flagged pressure from the conflict and consumer pullback. Brent crude hovered near $98, supporting oil stocks but keeping broader sentiment fragile.
US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

17 April 2026
U.S. stock futures were steady early Friday, with the S&P 500 near record highs as oil fell below $100 on hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks. Netflix shares dropped after weak guidance and news that chairman Reed Hastings will not seek re-election. The Nasdaq closed at a record for a 12th straight session Thursday. Treasury yields held near 4.32% as markets bet the Federal Reserve will stay on hold this year.
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