Today: 17 May 2026

Unilever PLC’s India Unit Exits Nutritionalab as Premium Growth Push Gains Pace

Unilever PLC’s India Unit Exits Nutritionalab as Premium Growth Push Gains Pace

Hindustan Unilever has sold its entire 19.8% stake in Nutritionalab for about 3.07 billion rupees, according to a March 4 filing. The sale follows board approval last month to exit Nutritionalab and acquire the remaining 49% of OZiva. HUL’s quarterly profit dropped 15% after price cuts and competition. Parent Unilever expects 2026 sales growth at the lower end of its target range.
6 March 2026
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MinRes lifts the hood on Onslow Iron: the numbers behind Mineral Resources’ Ken’s Bore push

MinRes lifts the hood on Onslow Iron: the numbers behind Mineral Resources’ Ken’s Bore push

Mineral Resources said its Ken’s Bore site on the Onslow Iron project is running three crushers with installed capacity of 40.9 million tonnes per year. Ore from the Upper Cane deposit travels 16 km to the crushers before being shipped from the Port of Ashburton. MinRes shares traded at A$56.06, up 0.63%. The company reported net debt of A$4.9 billion and shipped 8.7 million tonnes from Onslow in the last quarter.
6 March 2026
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Qantas Airways reroutes Perth-London via Singapore, adds London flight as Middle East conflict hits travel

Qantas Airways reroutes Perth-London via Singapore, adds London flight as Middle East conflict hits travel

Qantas is rerouting its Perth-London flights via Singapore and adding an extra Sydney-London A380 service as Middle East conflict disrupts usual air corridors. Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad have cut schedules, with Doha still closed. Qantas says no other flights are affected but warns of higher call volumes and offers flexible options for some partner bookings. The changes come amid record profits and rising fuel costs.
6 March 2026
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South32’s 90% Base-Metals Bet Takes Shape as CEO Graham Kerr Pushes North America Pivot

South32’s 90% Base-Metals Bet Takes Shape as CEO Graham Kerr Pushes North America Pivot

South32 expects about 90% of its production to be in base metals within 18 months, outgoing CEO Graham Kerr told Financial Mail. Stephen Pearce became chair on March 1, and Matthew Daley is set to succeed Kerr as CEO later this year. The company posted first-half underlying earnings of $435 million, beating estimates. South32 will place its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique into care and maintenance by March.
6 March 2026
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Wesfarmers fertiliser shock: CSBP flags delays as Iran war hits supply lines

Wesfarmers fertiliser shock: CSBP flags delays as Iran war hits supply lines

CSBP warned customers of possible delays to ammonium phosphate and urea shipments as the Iran war disrupts Persian Gulf supply routes. March fertiliser collections will proceed, but April and later contracts cannot be brought forward. Analysts say Strait of Hormuz disruptions are driving up global fertiliser prices. Australia imported 64% of its urea from the Gulf in 2025, with domestic stocks lasting only until mid-April without new imports.
6 March 2026
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Fortescue Ltd Directors Buy Shares After Profit Jump and Dividend Hike

Fortescue Ltd Directors Buy Shares After Profit Jump and Dividend Hike

Fortescue Ltd directors bought about A$114,664 in shares on Feb. 26, a day after reporting a 23% rise in half-year net profit to US$1.914 billion and raising its interim dividend. Lead independent director Larry Marshall purchased 4,930 shares for A$102,687.20. The moves come as China widens restrictions on some BHP cargoes and Fortescue pursues projects in Peru and Gabon not expected to produce until the next decade.
6 March 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 06.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 6, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: March 6, 2026, 11:59 PM EST UniFirst (UNF) Shares Surge Amid Valuation Concerns After Strong Momentum March 6, 2026, 11:38 PM EST. UniFirst (UNF) shares surged to $259.17, reflecting a 27.61% gain over 30 days and 43.01% over 90 days, outpacing a modest 5-year total shareholder return of 5.09%. Despite strong recent momentum, analysts estimate a fair value of $197 based on projected 2.7% annual revenue growth over three years, suggesting the stock is overvalued. Investors face a key question: is the current price justified by future growth or already priced
6 March 2026
Visa’s next stablecoin move: Stripe-owned Bridge to expand Visa cards to 100+ countries

Visa’s next stablecoin move: Stripe-owned Bridge to expand Visa cards to 100+ countries

Visa is expanding its partnership with Stripe-owned Bridge to offer stablecoin-linked Visa cards in over 100 countries by year-end, after launching in 18 countries. The cards let users spend stablecoin balances at 175 million merchants, with some transactions settling on blockchain through Lead Bank. Mastercard and SoFi announced a similar stablecoin settlement option. Visa shares fell 0.25% in late trading.
6 March 2026
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Salesforce leadership breaks silence on Benioff ICE-joke backlash as AI fears bite

Salesforce leadership breaks silence on Benioff ICE-joke backlash as AI fears bite

Salesforce President Robin Washington told staff the company is “appropriately adjusting” after CEO Marc Benioff’s jokes about ICE drew internal criticism, according to audio from an all-hands meeting reviewed by Business Insider. Cofounder Parker Harris called Benioff’s remarks “a very bad joke.” Salesforce shares rose 4.3% Thursday, closing at $201.39. The company did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
6 March 2026
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Walmart’s PhonePe IPO: India fintech targets up to $10.5B valuation as Walmart trims stake

Walmart’s PhonePe IPO: India fintech targets up to $10.5B valuation as Walmart trims stake

PhonePe, Walmart’s India payments unit, is seeking a $9–10.5 billion IPO valuation, below its $12 billion private mark last year, sources said. The offer-for-sale aims to raise up to $1.05 billion, with Walmart, Microsoft, and Tiger Global selling stakes. No new shares will be issued. PhonePe reported losses of $158 million on revenue of $470 million for the half-year ended September 30.
6 March 2026
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Silver price today: Why silver, SLV ETF and silver stocks fell before Friday’s jobs report

Silver price today: Why silver, SLV ETF and silver stocks fell before Friday’s jobs report

Silver fell 1.5% to around $82 a troy ounce in New York Thursday, with iShares Silver Trust and major miners also dropping after-hours as the dollar and Treasury yields rose. The dollar index gained 0.5% and 10-year yields hit a three-week high near 4.14%. Silver remains up over 16% for the year. Traders await Friday’s U.S. payrolls report for direction.
6 March 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Tesla Stock Analysis: Bearish Bias Dominates After Post-Earnings Rally
    May 17, 2026, 3:55 PM EDT. Tesla (TSLA) stock shows a meaningful bearish bias with a Structure Read score of -5/+10, indicating active but not extreme bearish pressure. The stock remains repaired on the monthly chart but faces rejection in weekly and daily structures, underperforming versus Nasdaq and S&P 500. Key resistance zones are $422-$418.50, $426.50-$428.50, and $439.50-$447.50; a break below $408-$403 could confirm stronger downside targeting $392.50 and lower. Following a strong post-earnings rally, Tesla failed to hold gains as sellers emerged. Market volatility from geopolitical tensions and rising Treasury yields adds to the cautious tone. Investors are advised to avoid fresh longs unless Tesla repairs lost value zones, reflecting medium to medium-high confidence in the bearish setup over the short to intermediate term.

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Coeur Mining Falls 9%, With Dividend Date Ahead

Coeur Mining Falls 9%, With Dividend Date Ahead

17 May 2026
Coeur Mining shares closed Friday at $17.61, down 9.23%, with trading volume at 36.61 million. The company declared a $0.02-per-share dividend payable June 10, with a record date of May 22. First-quarter revenue reached $856 million, net income $247 million, and free cash flow $267 million. Analyst Mike Kozak at Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded the stock to Hold and lowered his price target to $19.
Pfizer Faces Busy Week After Friday’s Drop

Pfizer Faces Busy Week After Friday’s Drop

17 May 2026
Pfizer shares closed at $25.33 Friday, down 1.63%, underperforming the S&P 500, which fell 1.24% but still posted a weekly gain. The company reaffirmed its 2026 revenue and earnings guidance after first-quarter revenue rose 5% to $14.45 billion. Investors remain cautious, citing competitive pressure from Eli Lilly and uncertainty over Pfizer’s pipeline. U.S. markets reopen Monday.
American Airlines Stock Faces a Fuel-Cost Test as Memorial Day Rush Nears

American Airlines Stock Faces a Fuel-Cost Test as Memorial Day Rush Nears

17 May 2026
American Airlines shares closed at $12.31 Friday, down 3.07%, after crude oil prices surged on U.S.-Iran tensions. The carrier cut its 2026 profit outlook, citing a projected $4 billion jump in jet-fuel costs and higher bag fees. American expects over 4.2 million travelers for Memorial Day as it launches its largest summer schedule. U.S. markets also fell, with the S&P 500 down 1.2%.
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