Today: 25 May 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.
Woodside Energy share price jumps after Q4 report, but 2026 output dip keeps traders cautious

Woodside Energy share price jumps after Q4 report, but 2026 output dip keeps traders cautious

Woodside Energy shares rose 2.7% to A$24.98 after its fourth-quarter update, despite forecasting lower 2026 output due to scheduled downtime at Pluto LNG. December-quarter revenue fell to $3.035 billion from $3.484 billion a year earlier. Scarborough project is 94% complete, with first LNG cargo expected in late 2026. Investors await the annual report briefing on Feb. 24.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 28.01.2026

Bleecker (BLEE.PA) pre-market volume on Euronext jumped to 199 shares, nearly 100 times average, sending the price from €110 to €115. India's Sensex dropped 275 points and the rupee hit a record low as investors awaited the budget. Asian shares mostly fell after the Fed held rates steady; gold surged over 4% to $5,520 an ounce.
28 January 2026
Why Gilead stock hit a fresh 52-week high as Medicare targets Biktarvy and earnings loom

Why Gilead stock hit a fresh 52-week high as Medicare targets Biktarvy and earnings loom

Gilead Sciences shares rose 2.3% to $140.97 Tuesday, hitting a 52-week high after Medicare named its HIV drug Biktarvy for price negotiations starting in 2028. Trading volume topped 10.5 million shares. CEO Daniel O’Day sold 115,640 shares last week under a pre-set plan. Gilead will report fourth-quarter and full-year results after markets close on Feb. 10.
HCA stock jumps after earnings and a $10B buyback — what to watch before Wednesday’s open

HCA stock jumps after earnings and a $10B buyback — what to watch before Wednesday’s open

HCA Healthcare shares surged 7.1% to $505.84 after the company raised its 2026 profit outlook and approved a new $10 billion share buyback. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 6.7% to $19.51 billion, with net income at $1.88 billion. Investors remain cautious as ACA exchange subsidies expire, potentially reducing patient volumes. The board also declared a $0.78 quarterly dividend, payable March 31.
Coinbase stock in focus: Cantor’s $277 call clashes with UK ad ban as Fed looms

Coinbase stock in focus: Cantor’s $277 call clashes with UK ad ban as Fed looms

Coinbase shares fell 1.2% to $210.83 in after-hours trading Tuesday, despite Cantor Fitzgerald starting coverage with an Overweight rating and a $277 price target. Britain’s ad regulator banned a Coinbase campaign, saying it downplayed crypto risks; Coinbase disputed the ruling. Bitcoin rose 0.7% to $89,313, while Ether gained 2.6%. Coinbase’s next earnings report is pending.
28 January 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Nasdaq to Launch Cash-Settled Bitcoin Options, Enhancing Market Accessibility
    May 25, 2026, 2:28 AM EDT. Nasdaq has secured conditional approval from the U.S. SEC to list cash-settled, European-style bitcoin options under ticker QBTC, tracking the CME CF Bitcoin Real Time Index. These options, pending CFTC clearance, will trade on Nasdaq's platform alongside tech stocks, removing the need for separate futures accounts. Unlike CME's bitcoin options that track futures and require larger contracts (5 BTC), Nasdaq's contracts represent exactly 1 BTC with a smaller notional size, making them accessible to smaller institutions and retail traders. This launch aims to democratize crypto risk management and reduce operational complexity while supporting diversified hedging and volatility strategies.

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Netflix Stock Is Paused for Memorial Day. Wall Street Is Watching Its $3 Billion Ad Bet

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25 May 2026
Netflix shares closed at $88.60 Friday, down 0.8% for the day but up 1.8% for the week, outperforming the Nasdaq Composite. The company told advertisers its ad-supported plan now reaches over 250 million monthly viewers and will expand to 15 more countries in 2027. First-quarter revenue rose 16% to $12.25 billion. The board approved an additional $25 billion in share buybacks.
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ServiceNow Bounces; Investors Look to Post-Holiday Moves

25 May 2026
ServiceNow shares closed at $102.13 Friday, up 2.45% on the day and 7.4% for the week after a sharp Monday rally. Shareholders approved a 38 million-share increase to its equity incentive plan. BofA reinstated coverage with a Buy rating and a $130 price target. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Memorial Day.
Stellantis Stock in Focus After $70 Billion Move Going Into Holiday Week

Stellantis Stock in Focus After $70 Billion Move Going Into Holiday Week

25 May 2026
Stellantis shares closed at $7.61 in New York Friday, up 0.66%, after CEO Antonio Filosa’s first strategy pitch and a volatile week. The company unveiled a five-year plan targeting 190 billion euros in revenue by 2030 and 6 billion euros in annual free cash flow. Milan shares rose 3.19% but remain down nearly 12% for the month. U.S. trading pauses for Memorial Day, with European markets open Monday.
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