Today: 24 April 2026

South32 share price slides on metals rout — what to watch before Monday’s ASX open

South32 share price slides on metals rout — what to watch before Monday’s ASX open

South32 shares fell 1.28% to A$4.62 Friday as metals prices slumped, though the stock gained about 30% in January. Around 27.6 million shares changed hands. The company will report half-year results and decide on an interim dividend on Feb. 12. The Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique faces a $60 million charge as it prepares for shutdown by March.
Why Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) share price slid — and what could move the stock next week

Why Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) share price slid — and what could move the stock next week

Lynas Rare Earths closed Friday down 4.5% at A$14.90 after a sharp sell-off in rare earth miners, with volume at 11.6 million shares. The drop followed reports that U.S. officials are backing away from price floor guarantees for critical minerals, though the Department of Energy denied the claims. Australia’s Resources Minister said Canberra will proceed with its A$1.2 billion critical minerals reserve regardless of U.S. policy shifts.
1 February 2026
CSL share price: Two dates now loom after Friday’s lift

CSL share price: Two dates now loom after Friday’s lift

CSL shares closed Friday at A$181.42, up 1.13%, as investors await half-year results and an interim dividend announcement on Feb 11. The RBA meets Feb 2–3, with its decision expected to influence rate expectations and market sentiment. The ASX 200 fell 0.7%, pressured by mining stocks, while healthcare outperformed.
1 February 2026
PLS Group shares slide after quarterly update; Ngungaju restart call now in focus

PLS Group shares slide after quarterly update; Ngungaju restart call now in focus

PLS shares fell 6.5% Friday to A$4.29, extending a five-day slide to 16% after the company flagged a possible restart of its Ngungaju plant and reported December-quarter revenue of A$373 million, up 49%. GFL International sold 32.19 million shares in a block trade, dropping below the substantial holder threshold. The board will consider the plant restart in the March quarter.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 01.02.2026

Bitcoin tumbled below $80,000 on Saturday, erasing $800 billion in value since October and dropping out of the global top 10 assets. The selloff followed U.S.-Iran tensions and a stronger dollar, with gold and silver also falling. Middle Eastern dividend stocks offered yields up to 8.15% as regional markets declined. India’s Sensex and Nifty 50 are set to open higher after a post-budget slide.
1 February 2026
Shanghai Biren Technology Class H shares: HK$34.80 close sets up Monday “greenshoe” test for 06082.HK

Shanghai Biren Technology Class H shares: HK$34.80 close sets up Monday “greenshoe” test for 06082.HK

Biren’s Class H shares closed down 1.14% at HK$34.80 in Hong Kong on Friday. Shares from the company’s fully exercised over-allotment option begin trading Monday. Hong Kong’s IPO calendar remains crowded, with Eastroc Beverage, Montage Technology, and Axera Semiconductor all set for launches next week. Biren reported 2024 revenue of HK$337 million and a net loss of HK$1.54 billion.
Lattice Semiconductor stock price drops into the weekend as chip slump deepens ahead of Feb. 10 call

Lattice Semiconductor stock price drops into the weekend as chip slump deepens ahead of Feb. 10 call

Lattice Semiconductor shares fell 3.35% to $80.52 Friday as chip stocks slumped, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF down over 4%. Microchip Technology and NXP Semiconductors also dropped. Investors await the U.S. jobs report on Feb. 6 and Lattice’s earnings call on Feb. 10. CEO Ford Tamer and CFO Lorenzo Flores will lead the call covering 2025 results and outlook.
Tongfu Microelectronics (002156.SZ) share price in focus after 200 million yuan sci-tech bond issue

Tongfu Microelectronics (002156.SZ) share price in focus after 200 million yuan sci-tech bond issue

Tongfu Microelectronics raised 200 million yuan via a 270-day sci-tech innovation bond at 1.77%, maturing October 26, according to a filing. The company forecasts 2025 net profit of 1.1–1.35 billion yuan, up as much as 99% from last year. Tongfu’s shares closed at 52.06 yuan Friday, up 1.15%, but remain volatile. An equity raise is planned, pending regulatory approval.

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  • Blue Star Capital shares fall 10% after SatoshiPay hack exploits liquidity pools
    April 24, 2026, 5:15 AM EDT. Blue Star Capital plc shares dropped 10% following a security breach in investee SatoshiPay's liquidity pools. An exploit in the third-party Hyperbridge protocol allowed attackers to mint about 1 billion bridged DOT tokens, leading to estimated losses of $2.5 million, with SatoshiPay's direct exposure around $250,000. SatoshiPay confirmed its own systems, including Pendulum and Vortex networks, remained secure and unaffected. The company has removed liquidity from compromised pools and is working with partners on recovery. Despite the setback, SatoshiPay made progress on its decentralized exchange Pendulum FX, payments network Vortex, and announced a forthcoming North American rollout via AlfredPay, targeting Mexico and Colombia for expansion in stablecoin payment solutions.

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Oil Price Today: Brent Nears $107 as Hormuz Tensions Hit US and World Markets

Oil Price Today: Brent Nears $107 as Hormuz Tensions Hit US and World Markets

24 April 2026
Brent crude rose above $106 a barrel and WTI neared $97 on Friday as renewed military tension in the Strait of Hormuz drove oil toward weekly gains of over 15%. U.S. crude inventories increased by 1.9 million barrels, but gasoline and distillate stocks fell sharply. President Trump ordered U.S. forces to target Iranian boats after new confrontations in the strait. Talks between Washington and Tehran remain stalled.
Gold Price Faces a $4,700 Test as Oil Shock Revives Rate Fears

Gold Price Faces a $4,700 Test as Oil Shock Revives Rate Fears

24 April 2026
Spot gold slipped 0.2% to $4,685.23 an ounce Friday, heading for its first weekly drop in five weeks as surging oil prices and a stronger dollar pressured bullion. Brent crude traded above $106 after Iran released footage of commandos boarding a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Silver fell 1% to $74.64, platinum lost 1.4% to $1,977.47. Indian gold premiums hit a 10-week high on tighter supply.
US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Ride Intel Rally as Oil Shock Keeps Dow Under Pressure

US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Ride Intel Rally as Oil Shock Keeps Dow Under Pressure

24 April 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures rose 172 points early Friday, driven by Intel’s strong forecast, while Dow futures slipped 58 points as oil prices climbed above $105 a barrel amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Intel shares jumped 19% after projecting second-quarter revenue above estimates. The S&P 500 software and services index fell 5.09% Thursday, its steepest drop since January. Consumer sentiment data is due at 10 a.m. ET.
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