Today: 7 April 2026

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

Stock Market Today 23.02.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 23, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 23, 2026, 11:59 PM EST ARSS Infra Stock Rises on Oversold Bounce, Targets ₹73.87 – NSE Feb 2026 February 23, 2026, 11:59 PM EST. ARSSINFRA.NS shares trade at ₹54.27 on the NSE, setting up a short-term oversold bounce opportunity for traders. The stock nears support at its 50-day average of ₹52.88, with resistance pegged near its yearly high of ₹60.33. Trading volumes remain low at 757 shares versus a 50-day average of 9,125, signaling potential sharp intraday moves. Despite strong year-to-date gains above 110%, the firm faces risks from negative
23 February 2026
Newmont stock price slides after Barrick default notice — what to watch when markets reopen

Newmont stock price slides after Barrick default notice — what to watch when markets reopen

Newmont shares closed down 2.6% at $122.13 after disclosing it sent Barrick a notice of default tied to their Nevada Gold Mines joint venture. The filing alleges mismanagement and resource diversion benefiting Barrick’s Fourmile property. Newmont holds a 38.5% stake in the venture. Investors weighed the dispute as Newmont forecast lower 2026 gold output and higher costs.
Coherent (COHR) stock jumps 7% toward a 52-week high — what traders are watching next week

Coherent (COHR) stock jumps 7% toward a 52-week high — what traders are watching next week

Coherent shares closed up 6.8% at $248.18 Friday after trading between $228.63 and $252.43, with 6.3 million shares changing hands. The move comes as President Trump raised a new global import tariff to 15% for 150 days, affecting tech supply chains. Broader markets also rose, with the S&P 500 up 0.69% and the Nasdaq up 0.90%. Investors await Nvidia’s earnings midweek for signals on the AI sector.
22 February 2026

Stock Market Today

  • 4 Stock Market Bargains to Watch This New ISA Year
    April 7, 2026, 3:28 AM EDT. As the new Stocks and Shares ISA year begins with a £20,000 tax-free contribution limit, investors eye bargains amid volatile global markets. Taylor Wimpey shares fell 14%, trading below book value at a price-to-book ratio of 0.9, suggesting potential recovery driven by UK housing demand. ConvaTec's shares dipped 9% despite stable demand for its medical products, with a low price-to-earnings growth ratio of 0.3 indicating value amid rising costs concerns. Babcock International dropped 7%, pressured by profit-taking after a 95% surge last year, but remains positioned to benefit from geopolitical tensions. These stocks may offer entry points for confident investors willing to navigate ongoing market uncertainties.
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