Today: 30 June 2026

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

Sydney, Feb 9, 2026, 21:54 AEDT — After-hours Australian stocks snapped back sharply Monday, reversing course as investors rushed into names battered last week. The S&P/ASX 200 finished up 161.3 points, or 1.85%, closing at 8,870.1. The All Ordinaries tacked on 1.97%. “Just a remarkable rebound,” IG market analyst Tony Sycamore said to AAP.
Mortgage rates today won’t budge: 30-year and refinance rates hover near 6% again

Mortgage rates today won’t budge: 30-year and refinance rates hover near 6% again

Mortgage rates in the U.S. hovered close to 6% Monday—Bankrate’s data pegged the average 30-year fixed at 6.23%, while 30-year fixed refinance rates hit 6.57%. This spring’s homebuying rush is around the corner, and even a slight shift in rates can change monthly payments for buyers. For those eyeing a refinance, “close to 6%” doesn’t quite cut it—they’re still waiting for rates that feel truly low.
9 February 2026
Sidus Space (SIDU) stock wobbles premarket after Friday’s 14% surge — what’s next

Sidus Space (SIDU) stock wobbles premarket after Friday’s 14% surge — what’s next

New York, Feb 9, 2026, 05:43 EST — Premarket Sidus Space Inc slipped roughly 0.4% to $2.41 in Monday’s premarket, after the Nasdaq-listed space and defense tech firm surged 13.9% Friday, wrapping up at $2.42. Trading volume hit around 9.6 million shares in that session, with the stock swinging between $2.12 and $2.42. Over the last 52 weeks, Sidus has moved between $0.6278 and $5.3900.
9 February 2026
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

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang singled out Meta Platforms as a standout among tech giants for making money off artificial intelligence, telling CNBC, “nobody uses AI better than Meta.” He pointed to surging demand for AI, describing it as “sky high” with the sector spending heavily on fresh computing infrastructure. Timing’s a factor here. Investors have been hitting big tech stocks for ramping up capital expenditures, despite chipmakers rallying and executives doubling down on claims that the buildout phase is far from over. “The AI build-out trade … got too pricey,” said Andrew Wells, chief investment officer at SanJac Alpha, in comments to Reuters.
NatWest share price slides nearly 5% after £2.7bn Evelyn Partners deal and fresh buyback

NatWest share price slides nearly 5% after £2.7bn Evelyn Partners deal and fresh buyback

London, Feb 9, 2026, 10:24 GMT — Regular session in progress. Shares of NatWest Group plc dropped 4.85% to 627.4 pence in delayed trading on Monday, following news that the bank will acquire Evelyn Partners, a wealth manager, in a £2.7 billion deal. NatWest unveiled a £750 million share buyback alongside the purchase. The stock had closed at 659.4 pence on Friday. https://www.lse.co.uk/SharePrice.html?share=Natwest&shareprice=NWG
9 February 2026
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

Hong Kong, Feb 9, 2026, 18:29 HKT — Market closed. China Mobile Ltd dropped 2.1% to HK$78.50 at Monday’s close, after Goldman Sachs pulled its rating to “Neutral” from “Buy” and slashed the target to HK$88—down from HK$105. The brokerage flagged signs of cooling in 5G telecoms services growth, noting its latest checks show new 5G base-station rollouts could slow to 540,000 in 2026 and 500,000 in 2027, which would be 8% and 7% lower, respectively, year-on-year.
InPost SA stock jumps as FedEx-Advent group bids €15.60 a share

InPost SA stock jumps as FedEx-Advent group bids €15.60 a share

Amsterdam, Feb 9, 2026, 11:04 CET — Regular session. Shares of InPost jumped 14% at the open on Monday, after FedEx and existing backers announced a 7.8 billion euro buyout for the parcel locker firm. The 15.60 euros per share offer comes in roughly 17% above where the stock finished on Friday, tracking with an earlier approach InPost flagged last month. Erste Group analysts described the bid as “moderately attractive.” Trigon’s view: the price may not sway enough minority investors.
9 February 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Alibaba (BABA) Stock Seen 44% Undervalued on DCF; Shares Down 15% in Past Year
    June 29, 2026, 10:15 PM EDT. Alibaba Group Holding shares ended at US$95.51 after sliding 9% last week, now down 15% for the year. But the stock is up 20.6% over three years. A Discounted Cash Flow analysis pins Alibaba's fair value at US$171.24 a share-44.2% above where it trades. Simply Wall St gives Alibaba a 6/6 valuation score, covering its checks for being undervalued. Latest free cash flow came in at a CN¥9.07 billion loss. Forecasts still point to strong cash flow by 2030. Investors keep tracking the company as Alibaba stays central in China's e-commerce and global retail.
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