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WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price hits 52-week low as inflation shock fuels rate-hike bets

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price hits 52-week low as inflation shock fuels rate-hike bets

WiseTech Global shares fell 3.8% to A$60.70 in Sydney, hitting a 52-week low as traders braced for a possible Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike next week. Australia’s trimmed-mean CPI rose 3.4% year-on-year in the December quarter. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.09%, with tech stocks leading declines. WiseTech reports half-year results on Feb. 25.
28 January 2026
South32 share price hits a 52-week high on ASX as rate bets shift and metals surge

South32 share price hits a 52-week high on ASX as rate bets shift and metals surge

South32 shares closed up 1.3% at A$4.56 in Sydney, hitting a 52-week high of A$4.59, with 15.35 million shares traded. Australian core inflation rose 0.9% for the quarter, prompting traders to price in a 73% chance of a rate hike by the RBA next week. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.09% to 8,933.9 after the inflation report. Spot gold surged past $5,200 an ounce as the U.S. dollar weakened.
Paladin Energy share price jumps on uranium’s $91 rally — what to watch next for ASX:PDN

Paladin Energy share price jumps on uranium’s $91 rally — what to watch next for ASX:PDN

Paladin Energy shares rose 5.4% to A$13.94 on Wednesday, near a 52-week high, as uranium futures hovered at $91.15 a pound, their highest in almost two years. Paladin reported a 16% jump in quarterly production and plans to release interim results Feb. 12. Short interest in Paladin slipped to 11.87%. The ASX is now closed, with attention turning to whether the uranium rally will continue.
28 January 2026
Lynas Rare Earths share price rises as ASX shuts; RBA hike bets and U.S. rare-earth deal loom

Lynas Rare Earths share price rises as ASX shuts; RBA hike bets and U.S. rare-earth deal loom

Lynas Rare Earths closed up 1.2% at A$16.20 as the S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.1%. Core inflation rose 3.4% year-over-year, pushing swap markets to price in a 73% chance of a Feb. 3 RBA rate hike. USA Rare Earth said the Trump administration plans to back a $1.6 billion funding deal. Lynas flagged a 30% drop in NdPr output last quarter due to power disruptions and maintenance.
28 January 2026
Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price slips as Australia inflation shocks rate bets — what investors watch next

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price slips as Australia inflation shocks rate bets — what investors watch next

Macquarie Group shares fell 1.1% to A$212.84 on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected inflation data raised market bets on a Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike next week. The trimmed mean CPI rose 0.9% in the December quarter, lifting the annual rate to 3.4%. The ASX 200 slipped 0.09%, while the Australian dollar hovered just below 70 U.S. cents. Macquarie made no new disclosures to the market.
Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price slips after inflation shock as quarterly report looms

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price slips after inflation shock as quarterly report looms

Mineral Resources fell 0.9% to A$63.41 in Sydney after touching a record A$65.08, ahead of its December-quarter results due Thursday. Rising core inflation pushed expectations for a Reserve Bank rate hike next week, pressuring risk assets. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.09%, led by declines in IT and healthcare. China’s record iron ore imports and volatile lithium prices remain key factors for the miner.
DroneShield share price sinks after ASX cash-flow update; what to watch next for ASX:DRO

DroneShield share price sinks after ASX cash-flow update; what to watch next for ASX:DRO

DroneShield shares fell 5.5% to A$3.95 after the company posted quarterly cash receipts of A$63.5 million and positive operating cash flow of A$7.7 million. Investors weighed unaudited December-quarter figures and the timing of contract deliveries ahead of the full-year audit. The company ended the quarter with A$210.4 million in cash. Next reporting updates are scheduled for February 24.
Northern Star Resources share price jumps 3.6% as gold tops $5,200; investors eye Feb 12 results

Northern Star Resources share price jumps 3.6% as gold tops $5,200; investors eye Feb 12 results

Northern Star Resources closed up 3.6% at A$28.71 as gold hit a record $5,247.21 an ounce before settling near $5,243.58. The company recently cut its FY26 production forecast and raised cost guidance to A$2,600–A$2,800 an ounce. Australian inflation data has fueled speculation of a February rate hike. Traders are watching U.S. dollar moves and upcoming Reserve Bank and Federal Reserve decisions.
28 January 2026
BHP share price hits new high on ASX as gold tops $5,200 and RBA hike bets build

BHP share price hits new high on ASX as gold tops $5,200 and RBA hike bets build

BHP shares closed up 1.8% at A$50.64, reaching a 52-week high as core inflation in Australia jumped past forecasts, fueling bets on an RBA rate hike next week. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.1%, with gains in resource stocks offset by declines elsewhere. The Australian dollar hit a three-year high above 70 U.S. cents. Traders are watching BHP’s interim results and commodity price swings.

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  • Investing £290 Monthly in UK Shares to Surpass State Pension Income
    April 26, 2026, 12:20 PM EDT. This article explores how investing £290 a month in UK shares could generate a passive income surpassing the 2026 State Pension of £12,547.60 annually. Highlighting a 26-year investment horizon with an 8% average annual return, it explains using a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) for tax advantages that boost contributions by 20%. To achieve a sustainable £15,000 yearly income, a portfolio worth approximately £375,000 is needed, following the 4% withdrawal rule. The piece spotlights 4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR), a company with strong cash flow and market share, which has delivered impressive returns for long-term investors. However, it cautions about recent share price declines and emphasizes the risks and need for professional advice in stock market investing.

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Trump Media Shake-Up Deepens: DJT Board Adds Trump Allies as New CEO Gets Stock Grant

Trump Media Shake-Up Deepens: DJT Board Adds Trump Allies as New CEO Gets Stock Grant

26 April 2026
Trump Media disclosed interim CEO Kevin McGurn will earn $125,000 a month for nine months and receive 146,198 restricted stock units, according to a Friday filing. Meredith O’Rourke and Boris Epshteyn joined the board effective April 24. Devin Nunes has exited all roles, with separation terms including accelerated vesting of 96,721 RSUs. DJT shares last traded at $9.35.
AXT Stock Has a $632.5 Million Question: Can Its China Wafer Bet Keep Up With AI Demand?

AXT Stock Has a $632.5 Million Question: Can Its China Wafer Bet Keep Up With AI Demand?

26 April 2026
AXT underwriters bought 1.28 million additional shares at $64.25 each, raising $82.5 million and bringing total gross proceeds to about $632.5 million. The funds will expand indium phosphide wafer capacity at Beijing Tongmei, its China-based subsidiary. AXT expects first-quarter revenue of $26–28 million and a net loss of up to $2.6 million. Shares closed at $76.16 on April 24.
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