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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.

Xero share price (ASX:XRO) ends lower as tech rout grinds on; what investors watch next week

Xero share price (ASX:XRO) ends lower as tech rout grinds on; what investors watch next week

Xero closed Friday down 0.4% at A$81.76, near last week’s low, as software stocks slumped. The S&P/ASX 200 Tech Index was set to end the week down about 12%, hitting levels last seen in December 2023. Global tech shares also fell, with nearly $1 trillion in value erased from U.S. software stocks since Jan. 28. Investors await fresh rate and inflation signals next week.
8 February 2026
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Huntington Bank taps ex-BNY risk boss Senthil Kumar as new chief risk officer

Huntington Bank taps ex-BNY risk boss Senthil Kumar as new chief risk officer

Huntington Bank named Senthil Kumar chief risk officer, effective Feb. 16, as it enters a stricter regulatory category after closing its Cadence Bank merger on Feb. 2. Kumar replaces Helga Houston, who becomes senior executive adviser March 1. The merger brings Huntington’s assets to about $279 billion, triggering tougher oversight. No branch closures are planned before a mid-2026 systems conversion.
8 February 2026
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REA Group share price slides after $200m buyback plan — what ASX investors watch next

REA Group share price slides after $200m buyback plan — what ASX investors watch next

REA Group shares fell 7.8% to A$168.10 after its half-year update showed a 6% rise in EBITDA and a 9% gain in core net profit, but a 24% drop in reported net profit. The company flagged softer listing volumes and announced a A$200 million buyback starting Feb. 23. Interim dividend is A$1.24 per share, ex-dividend March 3. Investors cited pressure from weaker listings and rising costs.
8 February 2026
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  • Cocoa Prices Drop as West African Crop and Supplies Improve
    March 25, 2026, 2:20 PM EDT. Cocoa prices fell to 2.5-week lows, with May ICE NY cocoa down 3.00% and London cocoa down 2.79%. A stronger dollar and an improved outlook for West African crops, particularly in Ivory Coast and Ghana, pressured prices. ICE inventories hit a 7.75-month high, increasing supply concerns. Ghana and Ivory Coast have cut farmer prices sharply for the 2025/26 season. Despite some cost pressures from disrupted fertilizer supplies and shipping, demand woes persist. Major chocolate maker Barry Callebaut reported a 22% sales volume drop due to weak market demand. European and Asian cocoa grindings declined significantly, signaling softer consumer appetite. Nigerian cocoa exports rose 17%, though its production is expected to drop 11% in 2025/26. Ivory Coast forecasts a 10.8% decline in production, adding mixed signals to the market outlook.
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