Today: 25 April 2026

Lynas Rare Earths share price sinks as U.S. steps back from critical-minerals price floors

Lynas Rare Earths share price sinks as U.S. steps back from critical-minerals price floors

Lynas Rare Earths shares fell 4.5% to A$14.90 Friday, extending an 8% two-day slide after the U.S. signaled it may not support price guarantees for critical minerals. Australia’s government reaffirmed its A$1.2 billion strategic reserve plan but is still weighing price floor mechanisms. Lynas reported quarterly sales of A$201.9 million and output of 2,382 tonnes, citing power outages and maintenance. Markets await further policy signals next week.
Evolution Mining share price slides 6% on gold pullback — what to watch before Monday’s ASX open

Evolution Mining share price slides 6% on gold pullback — what to watch before Monday’s ASX open

Evolution Mining shares fell 6.4% to A$14.71 Friday as gold prices dropped 4.7% to $5,143.40 an ounce and mining stocks slid across the ASX. The company will release its half-year results and hold a conference call on Feb. 11. Evolution reaffirmed full-year gold and copper guidance. Investors await earnings season and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision next week.
31 January 2026
Macquarie stock heads into next week with AirFinance sale in focus and RBA decision looming

Macquarie stock heads into next week with AirFinance sale in focus and RBA decision looming

Macquarie Group shares closed nearly flat at A$212.18 Friday as investors weighed reports of a narrowed field of bidders for its AirFinance unit. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.65%, pressured by a slide in commodity stocks. Traders are watching the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision due early February. Aviation Capital Group exited the AirFinance auction, with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise and others still in contention.
31 January 2026
Northern Star Resources share price slips after gold’s shock fall; what ASX:NST investors watch next week

Northern Star Resources share price slips after gold’s shock fall; what ASX:NST investors watch next week

Northern Star Resources fell 1.87% to A$28.94 Friday, erasing much of Thursday’s gain as gold prices plunged 9.5% after a record high. Trading volume reached 13.15 million shares. The company’s half-year results are due Feb. 12. Northern Star recently cut its FY26 production forecast and raised cost estimates, citing lower sales and higher royalties.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) share price ends week higher — here’s what investors watch next

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) share price ends week higher — here’s what investors watch next

CBA shares rose 0.47% to A$149.36 Friday, rebounding after Thursday’s dip, as about 2.3 million shares traded. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.65% to 8,869.1, dragged down by a 3% drop in materials stocks. CBA’s stake in Karoon Energy slipped below 5% after a series of transactions. Investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Feb. 3 rate decision, with odds of a hike at 73%.
31 January 2026
CSL share price ends higher after Vanguard lifts stake — here’s what to watch next

CSL share price ends higher after Vanguard lifts stake — here’s what to watch next

CSL Limited closed up 1.13% at A$181.42 in Sydney, with shares moving on sector momentum and increased institutional ownership after Vanguard disclosed a 6% stake. No new trading update was issued. Investors await CSL’s half-year results and interim dividend announcement on Feb. 11. The stock remains volatile after an October profit downgrade and vaccine unit spin-off delay.
31 January 2026
Woodside Energy stock ends week up as Scarborough milestone and oil jump set up next trade

Woodside Energy stock ends week up as Scarborough milestone and oil jump set up next trade

Woodside Energy shares closed at A$25.37 Friday, up 0.8%, lifted by higher oil prices and progress on its Scarborough gas project, now 94% complete. Oil topped $70 a barrel amid geopolitical risks, with OPEC+ expected to maintain output levels at Sunday’s meeting. Woodside’s first Scarborough LNG cargo remains on track for late 2026. Investors await the company’s annual report on Feb. 24.
31 January 2026
Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price drops 6% despite lithium guidance upgrade

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price drops 6% despite lithium guidance upgrade

Mineral Resources Ltd shares fell 6.3% to A$57.15 Friday after reporting a 29% jump in spodumene prices and raising lithium output forecasts. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.65%, with lithium stocks hit hard as prices slid 11% in Asia. Net debt fell to about A$4.9 billion, and cash liquidity topped A$1.4 billion. Broker ratings diverged, with Macquarie upgrading to outperform and Jarden warning on costs.
PLS Group share price: why ASX:PLS slid on its quarterly update — and what to watch next week

PLS Group share price: why ASX:PLS slid on its quarterly update — and what to watch next week

PLS Group shares fell 6.5% to A$4.29 Friday after a major shareholder, GFL International, sold 32.19 million shares in a block trade. The company posted a 49% revenue jump to A$373 million last quarter, with lithium prices surging but unit costs up 8%. The board will decide by March on restarting the Ngungaju plant, which could resume output within four months.
31 January 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 31.01.2026

IFCI Ltd. shares jumped over 9% to Rs 60.08 after the National Stock Exchange received a No-Objection-Certificate for its IPO, ending a decade-long wait. India’s stock markets will open on Sunday, February 1, for the Union Budget 2026. Sensex and Nifty have averaged modest gains on Budget days over the past 15 years. Invesco S&P US Dividend Aristocrats ESG Index ETF shows neutral technical signals.
31 January 2026
Cisco stock price slips into weekend as Fed pick jitters hit tech — what CSCO investors watch next

Cisco stock price slips into weekend as Fed pick jitters hit tech — what CSCO investors watch next

Cisco shares closed at $78.32 Friday, down 0.1%, as U.S. markets fell after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve and producer prices rose more than expected. Investors shifted away from risk ahead of next week’s U.S. jobs report and Cisco’s earnings release. The stock is up 5% over the past week. Treasury yields and the dollar climbed as bets on near-term rate cuts faded.

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  • Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Dips Amid Market Gains Ahead of Earnings
    April 24, 2026, 7:11 PM EDT. Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock closed down 1.56% at $112.67, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.15% rise. The oil giant's shares have fallen 1.97% in the past month, trailing both its sector and the broader market. Investors are focused on upcoming earnings, with analysts projecting a 28% increase in EPS to $2.49 and revenue growth of 11.5% to $92.43 billion. Despite this, Exxon carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) and trades at a forward P/E of 11.96, above the industry average of 7.39. Its PEG ratio of 3.99 suggests high valuation relative to expected earnings growth. The integrated oil industry ranks in the top 37% for performance outlook, signaling cautious optimism for Exxon Mobil's near-term prospects.

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LightPath Technologies Stock Just Hit a 52-Week High. Here’s Why LPTH Is Back in Focus

LightPath Technologies Stock Just Hit a 52-Week High. Here’s Why LPTH Is Back in Focus

25 April 2026
LightPath Technologies shares closed up 10.05% at $16.09 in Orlando Friday, after hitting $16.53 and surpassing recent analyst targets. Trading volume jumped to 6.35 million shares. The company reported a $97.8 million backlog and second-quarter revenue of $16.4 million, up 120% from a year earlier. Recent orders and investor focus center on defense optics and infrared camera systems.
Wolfspeed Stock Jumps 13% Before May 5 Earnings Test

Wolfspeed Stock Jumps 13% Before May 5 Earnings Test

25 April 2026
Wolfspeed shares surged 13.36% to $31.23 on Friday, with trading volume hitting 8.4 million shares ahead of its May 5 earnings report. The chipmaker recently cut its debt by about $97 million and lowered annual interest expense by $62 million after refinancing in March. Wolfspeed reported a $151 million net loss last quarter and expects negative gross margins to continue.
VeriSign Falls After Q1 Beat as .Com Price Hike Puts Renewal Risk in Focus

VeriSign Falls After Q1 Beat as .Com Price Hike Puts Renewal Risk in Focus

25 April 2026
VeriSign reported first-quarter revenue of $429 million, up 6.6%, and net income of $215 million, as .com and .net registrations rose to 176.1 million. Shares fell 2.8% Friday to $269.20 after the company announced a Nov. 1 increase in the wholesale .com fee to $10.97. Management raised its 2026 growth outlook for domain registrations. Investors remain cautious over renewal and pricing risks.
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