Today: 28 April 2026

South32 share price near a 52-week high: what to watch as Australia Day shuts ASX

South32 share price near a 52-week high: what to watch as Australia Day shuts ASX

South32 shares closed Friday at A$4.39, just below their 52-week high after slipping 0.2% during the session. The ASX will remain shut Monday for Australia Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend announcement are scheduled for Feb. 12. The company confirmed its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique will enter care and maintenance in March after failing to secure a new power contract.
25 January 2026
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Macquarie share price: MQG heads into Australia Day pause with CPI and rate bets in focus

Macquarie share price: MQG heads into Australia Day pause with CPI and rate bets in focus

Macquarie Group Ltd closed at A$210.41, down 0.22% Friday, underperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which rose 0.13%. The ASX will be shut Monday for Australia Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s key inflation data. The Australian dollar hovered near 68.47 U.S. cents late Friday. Investors are watching for CPI figures and a possible rate hike at the Reserve Bank’s Feb. 2–3 meeting.
25 January 2026
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BHP stock price jumps toward a fresh high, but the next week hinges on Chile and China

BHP stock price jumps toward a fresh high, but the next week hinges on Chile and China

BHP’s U.S.-listed shares rose 3.9% to $67.52 Friday as traders tracked a new blockade near its Escondida copper mine in Chile, which has stalled supplies and staff movement. The company is also rerouting iron ore shipments from China after a sales ban, sending cargoes to Malaysia and Vietnam. Stocks of its Jimblebar Blend Fines at Chinese ports jumped 360% to 8.1 million tons.
25 January 2026
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Northern Star share price: NST jumps 5% as gold hits records, but costs and broker nerves linger

Northern Star share price: NST jumps 5% as gold hits records, but costs and broker nerves linger

Northern Star Resources rose 5.4% to A$27.60 Friday as gold prices neared record highs, despite the company raising its FY26 cost forecast to A$2,600–A$2,800 per ounce. UBS downgraded the stock to Neutral on Jan. 22. The miner reported December quarter gold sales of 348,061 ounces at an AISC of A$2,937. Half-year results are due Feb. 12.
25 January 2026
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PLS Group share price sits near a peak as traders brace for a holiday-shortened week and Jan 30 update

PLS Group share price sits near a peak as traders brace for a holiday-shortened week and Jan 30 update

PLS Group Limited shares closed Friday at A$5.08, up 0.8%, near a 52-week high after a strong January rally. The company will release its December quarterly activities report on Jan. 30, with traders watching for updates on production, prices, and costs. Nearly 39 million shares traded Friday. The ASX will be closed Monday for the Australia Day holiday, delaying the market’s response to new information until Tuesday.
25 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 25.01.2026

USA Rare Earth shares jumped 40% after the company announced progress at its Texas project and the U.S. government disclosed plans for a $1.6 billion stake. UFP Technologies closed at $258.68, up 9% in 30 days, as valuation debates continue. Analysts urge caution with high-yield stocks, highlighting stable cash flow and strong balance sheets as key for safe income investments in 2026.
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  • Intel Stock Surges 300%, But Future Gains May Be Limited; Alternative Chip Stock Recommended
    April 28, 2026, 12:49 AM EDT. Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) shares have surged over 300% in the past year, driven by a strong turnaround and 7% revenue growth in Q1 2026, with AI and data center segments boosting earnings. Despite this, Intel's market cap now stands at $427 billion, trading at 73 times forward earnings, suggesting a stretched valuation. Analysts warn that such high multiples may limit future gains, projecting mid-single-digit returns at best over five years, as much of the growth is already priced in. Investors seeking semiconductor exposure might consider alternative chip stocks offering more attractive valuations and growth prospects amid the AI-driven chip demand.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 28.04.2026

28 April 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closed at record highs Monday, driven by optimism over upcoming tech earnings from Apple, Microsoft, and Meta. Gains came despite a 2% surge in WTI crude prices after President Trump canceled Iran talks, heightening tensions at the Strait of Hormuz. Qualcomm’s reported collaboration with OpenAI and MediaTek boosted AI-infrastructure stocks. The strait remains effectively closed, raising energy supply concerns.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as After-Hours Trading Edges Higher

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as After-Hours Trading Edges Higher

28 April 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Monday, while the Dow slipped 62.67 points to 49,168.04. After-hours, major U.S. indexes edged up less than 0.2%. Nvidia jumped 4% to a new high, topping $5 trillion in value, while Domino’s Pizza fell after forecasting weaker 2026 growth. Investors await Big Tech earnings and a Federal Reserve decision this week.
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