Today: 23 April 2026
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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.

HSBC share price holds near 1,290p as results loom — what traders are watching

HSBC share price holds near 1,290p as results loom — what traders are watching

HSBC’s London shares were flat at 1,290p early Monday, while Hong Kong shares rose 1% and New York ADRs closed up 1.5%. The bank will release 2025 annual results Wednesday at 4 a.m. GMT, with a board committee meeting the same day to consider a fourth interim dividend. The payout, if approved, would go to shareholders of record on March 13. Markets are watching U.S. trade policy moves after Trump imposed a new 15% tariff.
23 February 2026
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RELX shares slip at London open as tariff chaos spooks markets; April update looms

RELX shares slip at London open as tariff chaos spooks markets; April update looms

RELX shares fell 0.6% to 2,309 pence in early London trading Monday amid global market unease following new U.S. tariff uncertainty. The company is running a £450 million buyback programme through March 20 as part of a planned £2.25 billion in 2026. Investors await RELX’s trading update and AGM on April 23. Sterling strengthened against the dollar, affecting multinationals’ reported results.
23 February 2026
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Shell stock price in focus: oil drops 1% ahead of London open, Iran talks loom

Shell stock price in focus: oil drops 1% ahead of London open, Iran talks loom

Shell shares closed at 2,940.5 pence Friday in London, with traders watching Brent crude, which fell 1.21% to $70.89 a barrel early Monday amid U.S.-Iran talks and new tariff headlines. Goldman Sachs raised its 2026 Brent forecast to $60 but expects a surplus this year. Shell’s $3.5 billion buyback runs through May 1. The company’s next dividend payment is set for March 30.
23 February 2026
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AGL Energy share price falls 2.7% as ex-dividend day looms — what to watch next on the ASX

AGL Energy share price falls 2.7% as ex-dividend day looms — what to watch next on the ASX

AGL shares fell 2.7% to A$10.31 at Monday’s close ahead of trading ex-dividend on Tuesday for a 24-cent interim payout. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.6%, with utilities down about 1%. AGL reported $353 million underlying net profit after tax for the first half and narrowed FY26 EBITDA guidance. The company has a $50 million cost-cutting program set to take full effect by FY27.
23 February 2026
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South32 share price ticks up on ASX; copper and Mozambique smelter clock back in focus

South32 share price ticks up on ASX; copper and Mozambique smelter clock back in focus

South32 shares closed at A$4.44, up 1.1% Monday, tracking firmer copper prices and a weaker U.S. dollar after a U.S. tariff ruling. The company’s Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique faces a shutdown next month due to power supply issues. Dividend record date is March 6, with payment on April 2. Investors remain focused on metals prices and the timing of operational changes.
23 February 2026
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Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) jumps after sell-off — here’s what matters before Tuesday

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) jumps after sell-off — here’s what matters before Tuesday

Mineral Resources shares closed up about 5% at A$53.80 in Sydney on Monday, rebounding after last week’s drop despite record half-year profit and cash flow. The company reported A$1.2 billion EBITDA and A$573 million net profit for the half, with net debt reduced to A$4.9 billion. Investors remain focused on costs, volumes, and debt as Onslow Iron ramps up and lithium markets remain volatile.
23 February 2026
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Northern Star share price jumps as gold hits three-week high — what to watch next for ASX:NST

Northern Star share price jumps as gold hits three-week high — what to watch next for ASX:NST

Northern Star Resources shares rose 3.4% to A$29.30 on Monday, outperforming as gold hit a three-week high after a U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling weakened the dollar. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.61% to 9,026. Northern Star’s ex-dividend date is March 4, with a quarterly update due April 22. The company reaffirmed full-year gold sales guidance and reported its Kalgoorlie mill expansion 86% complete.
23 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Strathcona Resources (TSX:SCR) Faces Valuation Debate Amid Price Fluctuations
    April 23, 2026, 4:41 AM EDT. Strathcona Resources (TSX:SCR), a Canadian oil and gas producer, saw its share price drop 3.1% over 30 days after a 40.53% rise over 90 days and a 98.57% one-year return. Its current price at CA$36.89 exceeds the bearish analyst fair value of CA$32.00 but falls short of the CA$47.00 analyst target. A discounted cash flow model suggests a much higher intrinsic value of CA$224.60, indicating an 83.6% discount and sparking debate about Strathcona's true value. Investors are weighing the impact of the MEG Energy acquisition and credit quality improvements on the stock's future performance. This valuation disconnect highlights mixed expectations on growth, profit margins, and financing risks.

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Sensex, Nifty Fall Again Today as Oil Holds Above $100 and HSBC Cuts India to Underweight

Sensex, Nifty Fall Again Today as Oil Holds Above $100 and HSBC Cuts India to Underweight

23 April 2026
Indian stocks fell Thursday, with the Nifty 50 at 24,207.25 and Sensex at 77,799.23 by early afternoon, as Brent crude stayed above $100 and HSBC downgraded Indian equities to “underweight.” The rupee dropped to a three-week low past 94 per dollar. Foreign investors have pulled $4.3 billion from Indian shares in April. Pharma shares rose, but financials and automakers led declines.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

23 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.59% to 10,414.79 by 08:38 BST as Brent crude climbed above $103 and Sainsbury and WH Smith issued fresh profit warnings. March UK inflation accelerated to 3.3%, and consumer optimism hit a record low. Sainsbury flagged Iran war risks to its 2026/27 profit, while WH Smith cut its outlook and suspended its dividend. Britain’s budget deficit narrowed, but March borrowing exceeded forecasts.
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