Today: 10 April 2026

Keppel stock hits a 12-year high on SGX — analysts lift targets and dividend dates loom

Keppel stock hits a 12-year high on SGX — analysts lift targets and dividend dates loom

Keppel Ltd shares climbed 3.7% to S$12.07 in Singapore Monday, after reporting a 39% rise in annual net profit to S$1.1 billion and proposing a total FY2025 distribution of about 47 Singapore cents per share. Brokerages raised target prices, citing asset-management fees and special dividends tied to asset sales. Keppel’s AGM is set for April 17.
Web Travel Group share price rebounds 19% after Spanish tax audit scare — what investors watch next

Web Travel Group share price rebounds 19% after Spanish tax audit scare — what investors watch next

Web Travel Group shares jumped 18.6% to A$3.51 after the company reaffirmed FY26 EBITDA guidance despite a new Spanish tax audit. The audit, covering taxes from 2021 to 2025, began Feb. 5 and remains in early stages. Analysts say uncertainty over the review’s timing and cost could keep the stock volatile. The company said Spain accounts for about 10%–12% of group revenue.
9 February 2026
Woodside Energy share price rises as oil slips; what investors watch next

Woodside Energy share price rises as oil slips; what investors watch next

Woodside Energy shares rose 1.4% to A$25.84 on Monday, outperforming as oil prices fell about 1% in Asia after U.S.-Iran nuclear talks eased supply fears. Acting CEO Liz Westcott said 2026 output would dip due to planned Pluto LNG downtime, with Scarborough gas start-up on track for late 2026. Investors await Woodside’s annual report and briefing on Feb 24.
Air Transat’s Brazil bet: Rio flights take off as 50 new airline routes start in February 2026

Air Transat’s Brazil bet: Rio flights take off as 50 new airline routes start in February 2026

Air Transat has launched nonstop flights to Rio de Janeiro from Toronto and Montreal, becoming the only carrier with a direct Montreal-Rio link. The airline will operate twice weekly from Toronto and once weekly from Montreal through early June, using Airbus A330s. Air Canada and Porter are also adding new international routes this month, intensifying competition for Canadian winter travellers.
9 February 2026
Fortescue share price jumps 2.6% as miners rebound; cyclone watch keeps iron ore in focus

Fortescue share price jumps 2.6% as miners rebound; cyclone watch keeps iron ore in focus

Fortescue Ltd shares rose 2.6% to A$21.78 Monday, rebounding with other miners as the S&P/ASX 200 index gained 1.9% after last week’s sharp drop. Port Hedland reopened Sunday after Cyclone Mitchell forced closures, but nearby ports stayed shut. Copper prices topped $13,000 a ton, lifting major miners. Fortescue’s half-year results are due Feb. 25, with investors watching for cyclone impact on shipments.
9 February 2026
Macquarie (MQG) share price rebounds — but Tuesday’s trading update is the real test

Macquarie (MQG) share price rebounds — but Tuesday’s trading update is the real test

Macquarie shares rose 2.4% to A$212.91 on Monday, rebounding with the S&P/ASX 200, which jumped 1.9% in its strongest session since April. The stock recovered most of last week’s losses as financials hit their highest level since mid-November. No new company announcements were issued. Investors await Macquarie’s operational briefing Tuesday for updates on trading conditions.
9 February 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Australian Shares Set to Slide Amid Middle East Tensions; Fortescue Advances Green Energy Shift
    April 9, 2026, 9:07 PM EDT. Australian shares are expected to dip as escalating Middle East conflicts stoke global risk concerns and threaten energy supplies. Israeli strikes in Lebanon and instability near the Strait of Hormuz have heightened geopolitical risks. Despite this, U.S. indexes like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones posted modest gains overnight. On the corporate front, Fortescue Metals Group disclosed plans to eliminate diesel fuel use by 2027, powering Pilbara operations entirely with green energy for full-day cycles. Meanwhile, Monadelphous Group secured AU$145 million in new contracts for construction and maintenance in resource sectors across Australia and Papua New Guinea. The ASX closed marginally higher on Thursday but faces downward pressure from the unfolding international situation.

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MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

9 April 2026
MARA Holdings shares rose 1.7% to $9.67 Thursday despite Cantor Fitzgerald cutting its price target to $10. The company recently sold 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion and agreed to repurchase $1 billion in convertible notes at a discount. MARA is expanding into AI and cloud infrastructure, but fourth-quarter revenue fell 6% and it posted a $1.7 billion net loss.
CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

9 April 2026
Meta Platforms signed a new $21 billion deal with CoreWeave for AI cloud computing capacity through 2032, according to a securities filing. CoreWeave shares rose 3.4% in after-hours trading. The agreement adds to a $14.2 billion commitment disclosed last September. CoreWeave also launched $3 billion in convertible notes and upsized a senior-notes deal to $1.75 billion.
Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a lower-cost compact SUV, with initial production planned for Shanghai, Reuters reported Thursday. The company built 408,386 vehicles and delivered 358,023 in the first quarter, leaving its widest gap in at least four years. Reuters said the new SUV likely will not reach production this year. Tesla did not respond to questions about the project.
NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

9 April 2026
NIO opened pre-orders for its ES9 flagship SUV Thursday, pricing it at 528,000 yuan with battery or 420,000 yuan under its Battery-as-a-Service plan. March deliveries rose 136% year-on-year, but NIO’s U.S. shares fell 4.9% after the announcement. The ES9 enters a shrinking premium SUV market in China, competing with Li Auto and Aito. CEO William Li warned chip shortages could add up to 10,000 yuan per vehicle.
Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

9 April 2026
Plug Power shares rose 2.5% to $2.715 Thursday after the company reaffirmed its target of positive EBITDAS by end-2026 and projected up to $200 million in savings from Project Quantum Leap. The update followed a major electrolyzer project win in Quebec and investor meetings in Toronto and Montreal. Plug reported 2025 revenue of $710 million and a fourth-quarter gross profit of $5.5 million.
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