Today: 21 May 2026

Shell stock creeps toward its yearly high as buybacks roll on — and JPMorgan sticks with “Overweight”

Shell stock creeps toward its yearly high as buybacks roll on — and JPMorgan sticks with “Overweight”

Shell shares rose 0.6% to 2,790p in London after launching a $3.5 billion buyback set to run until May 1, with repurchased shares to be cancelled. JPMorgan maintained an “Overweight” rating and DZ Bank lifted its fair value estimate, both citing capital returns. Shell reported Q4 adjusted earnings of $3.26 billion and a dividend of $0.372 per share. The company plans to appoint PwC as auditor from 2027, pending shareholder approval.
9 February 2026
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Gold price above $5,000 again as dollar slips; U.S. jobs and CPI tests loom

Gold price above $5,000 again as dollar slips; U.S. jobs and CPI tests loom

Gold held above $5,000 an ounce in London on Monday, with spot prices rising 1.1% to $5,012.53 after Friday’s 4% surge. Traders focused on U.S. economic data due this week, including the jobs report Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13, as expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2026 grew. China’s central bank extended gold purchases for a 15th month, lifting reserves to 74.19 million ounces. Silver jumped 4.3% to $81.32.
9 February 2026
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India stock market today: Nifty ends above 25,850 as SBI hits record close, trade deal hopes lift Sensex

India stock market today: Nifty ends above 25,850 as SBI hits record close, trade deal hopes lift Sensex

State Bank of India surged 7.5% after beating profit forecasts, lifting the Nifty 50 by 173.60 points to 25,867.30 and the Sensex by 485.35 to 84,065. Mid- and small-cap shares outperformed on optimism over an interim India-U.S. trade framework. The rupee closed weaker at 90.7575 per dollar amid corporate demand. Market breadth was positive, with 3,105 gainers on the BSE.
9 February 2026
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Dow futures steady as Wall Street braces for delayed jobs report and CPI after tech jitters

Dow futures steady as Wall Street braces for delayed jobs report and CPI after tech jitters

Dow futures rose 46 points premarket Monday while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped. Kroger jumped 6% after a report naming Greg Foran as incoming CEO. Hims & Hers fell after pulling its $49 weight-loss pill following regulatory pressure. Traders awaited delayed January payrolls data and Friday’s CPI report.
9 February 2026
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Dow Jones futures steady after Dow hits 50,000 as jobs report, CPI loom this week

Dow Jones futures steady after Dow hits 50,000 as jobs report, CPI loom this week

The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time Friday, ending at 50,115.67, up 2.47%. Dow E-mini futures rose 46 points premarket Monday, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped. U.S. payrolls and CPI data, delayed by a federal shutdown, are now set for release Feb. 11 and Feb. 13. Caterpillar, Goldman Sachs, and Nvidia led Friday’s gains.
9 February 2026
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Ethereum’s $2,000 test: CoinShares sees outflows easing, but ETF cash keeps leaving

Ethereum’s $2,000 test: CoinShares sees outflows easing, but ETF cash keeps leaving

Crypto ETPs posted a third week of outflows, slowing to $187 million, with bitcoin products losing $264.4 million and ether ETPs gaining $5.3 million, CoinShares said. Ether fell over 30% last week, briefly touching $1,700 before rebounding above $2,000. Spot ether ETFs saw net outflows of $21.3 million on Feb. 6, led by $45.4 million from BlackRock’s ETHA, Farside reported. Bitcoin’s average 1% market depth dropped to $5 million, Kaiko said.
9 February 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps nearly 2% as tech rebounds; Pepper Money spikes on bid

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps nearly 2% as tech rebounds; Pepper Money spikes on bid

The S&P/ASX 200 jumped 1.85% to 8,870.1 on Monday, erasing much of Friday’s losses as tech and real estate stocks led gains. Car Group surged 9.9% after strong results, while Pepper Money soared on a takeover bid. Australian household spending fell 0.4% in December. Traders now await major bank earnings and key U.S. economic data this week.
9 February 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 slips as Starmer turmoil weighs; NatWest deal and Greggs downgrade in focus

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 slips as Starmer turmoil weighs; NatWest deal and Greggs downgrade in focus

London’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.1% to 10,360.11 in morning trade, as political turmoil around Prime Minister Keir Starmer unsettled markets. NatWest shares dropped 4.5% after agreeing to buy Evelyn Partners for £2.7 billion. The pound was steady at $1.3607, while the 10-year gilt yield reached 4.554%. Gold topped $5,000 and Brent crude hovered near $68 a barrel.
9 February 2026
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HSBC stock price today: HSBA.L edges up as UK banks pivot to wealth fees before Feb. 25 results

HSBC stock price today: HSBA.L edges up as UK banks pivot to wealth fees before Feb. 25 results

HSBC shares rose 0.4% to around 1,312 pence in London by 10:38 GMT as investors awaited annual results due Feb. 25. NatWest’s £2.7 billion deal to buy Evelyn Partners renewed focus on wealth management fees. UK gilt yields climbed amid political uncertainty after the resignation of Prime Minister Starmer’s top aide. HSBC traded between 1,308 and 1,316.8 pence after closing at 1,305.8 on Friday.
9 February 2026
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang calls Meta AI’s profit pioneer as spending fears swirl

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang calls Meta AI’s profit pioneer as spending fears swirl

Meta forecast 2026 capital expenditures of $115 billion to $135 billion as fourth-quarter revenue rose 24% to $59.9 billion and earnings per share hit $8.88. CEO Mark Zuckerberg cited strong 2025 performance, while Nvidia’s Jensen Huang told CNBC that Meta leads in AI profitability. Meta’s ad upgrades lifted Facebook clicks 3.5% and Instagram conversions over 1% in Q4.
9 February 2026
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Metlen share price rebounds in London after profit warning; investors brace for March 31 results

Metlen share price rebounds in London after profit warning; investors brace for March 31 results

Metlen Energy & Metals shares rose 4.8% in London Monday after plunging 20% Friday on a profit warning and fresh project overruns. The stock hit a 52-week low of 35.20 euros before rebounding to 37.50 euros. Metlen cut its 2025 EBITDA outlook by 25% after new cost overruns at its M Power Projects unit and delays in renewables asset sales. Market value stood at €5.36 billion by mid-morning.
9 February 2026
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China Mobile stock slides after Goldman Sachs downgrade as 5G build outlook cools

China Mobile stock slides after Goldman Sachs downgrade as 5G build outlook cools

China Mobile shares fell 2.1% to HK$78.50 after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to “Neutral” and cut its target price to HK$88. The drop came as the Hang Seng Index rose 1.76%. Goldman cited slower 5G growth and flagged a reduced pace of new base-station rollouts for 2026 and 2027. China Telecom and China Unicom also slipped, but China Mobile’s decline was steeper.
9 February 2026
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SMIC stock jumps 4% in Hong Kong ahead of Tuesday results as chip sentiment steadies

SMIC stock jumps 4% in Hong Kong ahead of Tuesday results as chip sentiment steadies

SMIC shares closed up 4.1% at HK$70.35 in Hong Kong Monday ahead of a board meeting Tuesday to approve unaudited quarterly results. The move followed gains in global chip stocks and a strong Hong Kong debut for Montage Technology. SMIC’s Shanghai shares rose about 2% to 114.93 yuan. Investors are watching for updates on demand, capacity, and management’s outlook.
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Stock Market Today

  • Sensex nudges up as oil prices drop and rupee strengthens
    May 21, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. Indian shares edged higher on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex up 0.20% and the Nifty 50 gaining 0.30%. The rise followed a decline in Brent crude oil prices, which dipped 5.6% near $106 a barrel, and a rebound in the rupee supported by Reserve Bank of India dollar sales. Despite early gains fading, investor sentiment improved amid easing inflation pressures and stabilizing currency. Key earnings influenced moves, with Apollo Hospitals posting a 36% profit increase and Lenskart Solutions reporting 46% revenue growth. Caution persisted over Ola Electric due to a 5% revenue decline. Market momentum depends on crude oil trends and rupee stability as investors balance earnings strength against macroeconomic challenges like high U.S. bond yields.

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