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Woodside Energy share price nudges higher on ASX as oil slips — what to watch next

Woodside shares rose 0.6% to A$25.06 Tuesday, rebounding from Monday’s drop, as oil prices fell again on signs of a possible U.S.-Iran thaw. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.85%. Woodside will report earnings Feb. 24, with traders watching for updates on Scarborough LNG and Pluto projects.

3 February 2026

ASX Updates·ASX:WDS·Energy Sector·Oil Prices·Stock Market

Woolworths share price closes higher after RBA hike — here’s what investors watch next

Woolworths shares closed up 0.32% at A$31.01 after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 3.85%. Reports surfaced of a potential A$300 million shopping centre sale by Woolworths, though the company declined to confirm details. Interim results are due Feb. 25.

3 February 2026

ASX:WOW·Stock Market

Thames Water’s £16bn rescue deal is close — lenders may take 30% losses

Creditors are nearing a £16 billion rescue deal for Thames Water, with senior lenders facing losses of up to 30% on Class A debt, according to reports. The plan would give creditors at least a 10% equity stake in the recapitalised utility. A creditor group holding £13 billion of debt aims to reach terms with Ofwat by mid-February. Thames Water serves 16 million customers and has faced over £100 million in fines for sewage spills.

3 February 2026

UK Economy

NAB share price ticks up after RBA rate hike as UBS turns bullish — what investors watch next

National Australia Bank shares closed up 0.2% at A$43.04 after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. The S&P/ASX 200 finished 0.9% higher. The Australian dollar rose 0.8% to about 70.05 U.S. cents. NAB’s first-quarter trading update is due Feb. 18.

3 February 2026

ASX:NAB·Interest Rates·Stock Market

Fortescue share price lifts after RBA hike as iron ore sits near $103 — what’s next for FMG

Fortescue shares closed up 0.47% at A$21.28 Tuesday as iron ore steadied near $102.66 a tonne after a recent drop. The Australian dollar climbed 0.7% to $0.6992 after the RBA raised rates to 3.85%. Investors await Fortescue’s half-year results on Feb. 25.

3 February 2026

ASX:BHP·ASX:FMG·ASX:MIN·Stock Market

Macquarie share price jumps after RBA rate hike; what investors watch next on ASX

Macquarie shares rose 2.4% to A$216.80, outperforming the ASX 200 after the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate 25 basis points to 3.85%. Disclosures showed Macquarie increased its stake in Sky Metals to 5.28% and reduced its holding in Bannerman Energy to 9.67%.

3 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:BAN·ASX:MQG·ASX:SKY·Interest Rates·Stock Market

Telstra stock price slips after RBA rate hike, with Feb 19 results now in focus

Telstra shares fell 0.4% to A$4.89 Tuesday, underperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which rose 0.89% after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised the cash rate to 3.85%. Trading volume in Telstra was about 19.9 million shares, above average. Investors are awaiting Telstra’s half-year results and interim dividend decision on Feb. 19.

3 February 2026

ASX:TLS·Earnings Reports·Interest Rates·Stock Market

CSL shares bounce after Monday dip as investors eye Feb 11 results — what matters now

CSL Limited shares rose 0.58% to A$178.11 on Tuesday, recovering after a sharp fall the previous day. The company will announce half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11. Investors remain focused on vaccine demand, plasma costs, and management’s outlook following a recent cut to CSL’s growth forecast.

3 February 2026

ASX:CSL·Earnings Reports·Stock Market

Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price edges up after RBA hike as CBA earnings loom

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed up 0.7% at A$152.57 after the Reserve Bank raised its cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85%. CBA reported a A$5.12 billion cash net profit after tax for the half year and set aside A$68 million for extra customer payments. The ASX 200 ended 0.9% higher. CBA’s full half-year results are due Feb. 11.

3 February 2026

ASX:CBA·Earnings Reports

BHP share price rises after RBA hike; here’s what investors watch before Feb. 17 results

BHP shares closed up 1.4% at A$50.13 after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates for the first time in two years, lifting its cash rate to 3.85%. The Australian dollar jumped above 70 U.S. cents. BHP will report half-year results on Feb. 17. Rio Tinto and Fortescue also posted gains.

3 February 2026

ASX:BHP·ASX:FMG·ASX:RIO·Stock Market

ANZ share price closes flat after RBA rate hike to 3.85% — what investors watch next

ANZ shares closed up 0.08% at A$36.78 after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. The stock moved between A$36.61 and A$37.40 during the session. Investors are watching for ANZ’s Q1 trading update on Feb. 12 and RBA minutes on Feb. 17.

3 February 2026

ASX:ANZ·Interest Rates·Stock Market

PLS Group share price nudges up after-hours as Feb 19 interim results near for ASX lithium stock

PLS Group Limited shares closed up 0.46% at A$4.41 in Sydney on Tuesday. The company will release its FY26 interim results and hold an investor webcast on Feb. 19. Traders are watching lithium prices and cost trends ahead of the report.

3 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:PLS·Earnings Reports·Stock Market

Westpac share price climbs as RBA hikes rates — what to watch before the Feb 13 update

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85% on Tuesday, citing rising inflation and strong demand. Westpac shares closed up 1.03% at A$39.32, outperforming other major banks. Investors now await Westpac’s first-quarter update on February 13 as attention shifts to mortgage repricing and potential credit stress.

3 February 2026

ASX:WBC·Stock Market

Xero share price jumps on AI push and fresh US payments numbers — here’s what investors watch next

Xero shares rose 2.6% to A$96.10 after an investor briefing outlined AI and U.S. payments plans. The company expects Melio to reach adjusted-EBITDA breakeven by H2 FY28. BillPay payments revenue jumped 74% to NZ$158 million in FY25, while U.S. gross margin slipped to 38%. Xero will update its guidance framework with full-year results on May 14.

3 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·ASX:XRO·Stock Market·Technology

Evolution Mining share price snaps back — what traders watch before Feb 11 results

Evolution Mining shares rose 4.2% to A$14.46 Tuesday, rebounding after a sharp drop, with 6.36 million shares traded. Gold climbed 3% in Asia to about $4,820 an ounce, while the Australian dollar strengthened past 70 U.S. cents after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 3.85%. The ASX 200 closed up 0.9%. Evolution’s half-year results are due Feb. 11.

3 February 2026

ASX:EVN·Earnings Reports

Northern Star share price rebounds after gold shock; NST’s Feb. 12 results loom

Northern Star Resources shares rose 1.3% to A$26.94 Tuesday, rebounding after an 8% drop the day before. The company will release its FY26 half-year results and hold an investor call on Feb. 12. Gold prices climbed nearly 3% overnight after recent volatility tied to Fed uncertainty and higher futures margins.

3 February 2026

ASX:NST·Stock Market

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

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Insider selling by U.S. executives hit a five-year high as the S&P 500 topped 7,000, raising correction fears amid warnings from the IMF and Northern Trust. Infosys shares fell over 6%, dragging Sensex and Nifty lower after weakness in U.S. tech stocks. Nintendo shares dropped 10% on chip shortage concerns despite strong Switch sales. Gulf markets rose ahead of earnings, supported by non-oil growth and higher oil output.

3 February 2026

Stock Market

PayPal stock (PYPL) slips near lows ahead of earnings — what traders watch Tuesday

PayPal shares fell 0.7% to $52.33 Monday ahead of its quarterly earnings report, due before Tuesday’s market open. Analysts expect earnings of $1.29 per share on $8.79 billion revenue, with focus on branded checkout growth and margin forecasts for 2026. Investors are watching for signs of slowing market share and management’s plans for product investment. The company’s earnings webcast is set for 8:00 a.m. ET Tuesday.

3 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:PYPL·Stock Market

Bloom Energy stock jumps 3% into the close as earnings near — what to watch next

Bloom Energy shares closed up 3.2% at $156.13 Monday, bucking declines among fuel-cell peers after volatile trading and heavy volume. Investors await Bloom’s fourth-quarter earnings and conference call set for Feb. 5, following a recent $2.65 billion deal with American Electric Power.

3 February 2026

Earnings Reports·Energy Sector·NYSE:BE·Stock Market

IBM stock price jumps 2.6% as CEO share filing and new bond paperwork hit the tape

IBM shares rose $8.01, or 2.6%, to close at $314.73 Monday after the company projected over 5% revenue growth for 2026 and announced a $1.68 quarterly dividend. CEO Arvind Krishna received 83,028 shares via performance units and sold 41,133 for tax withholding, according to an SEC filing. IBM also disclosed new debt offerings totaling €3.5 billion and $3.25 billion. The Dow gained 1.05% as U.S. stocks closed higher.

3 February 2026

NYSE:IBM·Stock Market

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Morgan Stanley Launches Bitcoin ETF, Rated in Top 1% by Analyst
April 13, 2026, 10:07 AM EDT. Morgan Stanley debuted its Bitcoin spot ETF, MSBT, with a low sponsor fee of 0.14%, generating over $25 million in half a day. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas ranked the launch in the top 1% of all ETF debuts. The ETF complements Morgan Stanley's crypto strategy, which includes Ethereum and Solana trusts. Despite muted investor interest in crypto this year, Bitcoin ETFs have garnered more than $1 billion in net inflows in 2026, with Morgan Stanley recommending a 2% to 4% crypto allocation to clients. Coinbase Institutional and BNY Mellon serve as custodians of MSBT, signaling growing financial sector acceptance. However, other major banks may hesitate to follow Morgan Stanley into crypto ETFs soon.

Stock Market Today: US Futures Slide Before the Bell as Oil Tops $100; Goldman Falls, Exxon and Baker Hughes Rise

13 April 2026

U.S. stock futures fell Monday as failed U.S.-Iran talks pushed Brent crude to $102.52 and U.S. oil to $104.22 a barrel. Dow futures dropped 1.06%, S&P 500 0.63%, and Nasdaq 0.62% by 8:32 a.m. ET. Goldman Sachs beat profit estimates but slid 4% premarket, while energy shares rose and travel stocks declined on higher fuel costs.

Super Micro Stock Faces Fresh Test as China Probe Casts Shadow Over Nvidia Ties

13 April 2026

Super Micro Computer shares traded at $25.26 early Monday as the company faces a board-led probe into alleged diversions of servers to China. U.S. prosecutors in March accused three former associates of routing $2.5 billion in AI technology through Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Super Micro says the men no longer have ties to the firm. Shareholders will vote on directors, including CEO Charles Liang, at a virtual meeting April 15.

Asia Flight Delays and Cancellations Latest: Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai Show Low Disruption as Gulf Route Cuts Persist

13 April 2026

Major Asian airports showed low delays Monday, with no regionwide shutdown, according to Cirium FlightStats. Emirates and Dubai Airports reported some cancellations and delays after a partial UAE airspace closure. Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific have suspended Dubai flights into June. Jet fuel shortages and longer routes are driving up costs, with India facing added pressure from Dubai’s flight restrictions.

ServiceNow Stock Slides as UBS Warns AI Threat Is Bigger Than First Thought

13 April 2026

UBS downgraded ServiceNow to neutral from buy and cut its price target to $100 from $170, citing AI disruption risk and weaker demand for non-AI software. ServiceNow shares traded at $83.00 before the bell Monday, down 7.6% from the previous close and 44% lower year-to-date. The company has added AI features across all products. Bernstein reiterated an Outperform rating.

Trump Orders Iran Blockade as Oil Nears $150 in Europe and Stocks Slip

13 April 2026

Europe’s immediate-delivery crude surged to nearly $150 a barrel and U.S. stock futures dropped after the U.S. ordered a blockade on Iranian port traffic, set to begin at 1400 GMT. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $148.87, while Brent rose above $100. Shipping through the Gulf showed disruption, with tankers rerouting and Tehran warning of retaliation. Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures all fell before the open.

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