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Sunrise Energy Metals share price slips after feasibility study update puts ASX:SRL back in play

Sunrise Energy Metals share price slips after feasibility study update puts ASX:SRL back in play

Sunrise Energy Metals shares fell 3.6% to A$7.69 after the company released a feasibility study update for its Syerston scandium project and trading resumed. The study put development capital at about US$120 million, with commercial production targeted for mid-2028. Investors await a funding package and a board decision expected in the second half of 2026. The stock is down 29% over the past week.
3 March 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price: Fresh buyback filing drops before London open — what traders watch next

Rolls-Royce share price: Fresh buyback filing drops before London open — what traders watch next

Rolls-Royce bought about 1.09 million shares on Monday under its buyback programme, paying between 1,288 and 1,348 pence each, and plans to cancel them. The company has repurchased 2.91 million shares since the programme began, leaving 8.425 billion shares in issue. The stock closed unchanged at 1,354 pence, about 5% below its 52-week high. London’s FTSE 100 fell 1.2% Monday as oil prices rose.
3 March 2026
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Woolworths share price steadies near 52-week high as dividend date looms and rate nerves flare

Woolworths share price steadies near 52-week high as dividend date looms and rate nerves flare

Woolworths Group shares closed at A$36.90 Tuesday, up 0.6% and at the top of their 52-week range, ahead of trading ex-dividend for A$0.45 a share on Wednesday. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.34% to about 9,089, with supermarkets more resilient than the broader market. Ord Minnett downgraded Woolworths to “Accumulate” from “Buy.” Oil prices rose on Middle East tensions, prompting regulator warnings on fuel price gouging.
3 March 2026
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Westpac share price holds at A$41.80 as RBA flags March hike risk and GDP looms

Westpac share price holds at A$41.80 as RBA flags March hike risk and GDP looms

Westpac shares closed unchanged at A$41.80 on Tuesday after a volatile session for Australian banks. The pause followed Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock’s warning that a rate hike is possible at the March meeting, sending three-year bond yields up 13 basis points to 4.313%. Traders now await Wednesday’s GDP data and the March 17 policy decision. The broader S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.34% amid global market jitters.
3 March 2026
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Santos stock price ends higher as oil surges again; dividend FX update lands

Santos stock price ends higher as oil surges again; dividend FX update lands

Santos shares closed up 0.97% at A$7.28 Tuesday, tracking a third straight rise in oil prices as Middle East tensions fueled supply concerns. The company set currency rates for its 10.3 US-cent final dividend, payable March 25, and confirmed it will be unfranked. Director Vanessa Guthrie bought 5,500 shares at A$6.84 each, raising her indirect stake to 44,688 shares.
3 March 2026
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Fortescue share price sinks 4.5% as iron ore turns choppy and China’s policy week looms

Fortescue share price sinks 4.5% as iron ore turns choppy and China’s policy week looms

Fortescue shares fell 4.49% to A$19.58 at Tuesday’s close, underperforming BHP and Rio Tinto. Iron ore prices slipped, with the Singapore benchmark down 0.41% to $98.85 a tonne. Investors are watching China’s factory PMI due March 4 and Beijing’s policy targets set for March 5. Shipping disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz and weak Chinese steel demand weighed on sentiment.
3 March 2026
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Macquarie Group share price slides again as oil shock grips markets — what MQG investors watch next

Macquarie Group share price slides again as oil shock grips markets — what MQG investors watch next

Macquarie Group shares fell 1.6% to A$196.71 in Sydney, extending losses after a 6.4% drop, as oil prices rose on Middle East supply fears. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 1.34%, while volatility hit a three-month high. Brent crude climbed 2.2% to $79.44 a barrel amid concerns over the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Macquarie made no announcements Tuesday, leaving shares exposed to global market swings.
3 March 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 03.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 3, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: March 3, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Ross Stores Q4 CY2025 Sales Beat Estimates, Shares Rally March 3, 2026, 5:09 PM EST. Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) exceeded Wall Street expectations in Q4 CY2025 with sales rising 12.2% year-on-year to $6.64 billion, surpassing analyst estimates by 3.2%. The off-price retailer also posted a GAAP earnings per share of $2, 4.9% above forecasts. Same-store sales increased 9%, significantly improving from 3% in the prior year quarter. Despite adjusted EBITDA missing estimates by 9.4%, free cash flow margin rose to 13.9% from 11.4%. Ross expanded its
3 March 2026
Robinhood stock jumps nearly 4% as bitcoin rebounds; traders eye March 4 “Take Flight” event

Robinhood stock jumps nearly 4% as bitcoin rebounds; traders eye March 4 “Take Flight” event

Robinhood shares rose 3.9% to $78.78 on Monday, holding steady after hours as bitcoin hovered near $69,200. The company reported 27 million funded customers and $322 billion in platform assets for 2025. Investors are watching for product updates at Robinhood’s “Take Flight” keynote on March 4. Crypto-linked stocks, including Coinbase, gained alongside bitcoin’s rebound.
3 March 2026
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Applied Materials stock slips after hours as investors scan for fresh chip-spending signals

Applied Materials stock slips after hours as investors scan for fresh chip-spending signals

Applied Materials shares slipped 0.1% to $372.18 in after-hours trading Monday. Management is set for appearances at Morgan Stanley’s TMT conference and Cantor Fitzgerald on March 10. Investors remain focused on AI-driven memory demand and ongoing U.S.-China export restrictions. The stock remains below its Feb. 25 record close of $394.95.
3 March 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock jumps 4% as oil spikes on Iran conflict — what COP investors watch next

ConocoPhillips stock jumps 4% as oil spikes on Iran conflict — what COP investors watch next

ConocoPhillips shares jumped 4.2% to $118.24 after hours Monday, leading U.S. oil majors as Brent crude surged 6.7% to $77.74 a barrel on Middle East supply fears. Exxon Mobil and Chevron also advanced. Strikes on Iran and regional retaliation disrupted shipping and refinery operations, with insurers pulling war-risk cover. U.S. officials plan to outline measures to address the oil shock on Tuesday.
3 March 2026
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UnitedHealth stock price ticks up after hours as UNH files shelf, 10-K and accounting shake-up

UnitedHealth stock price ticks up after hours as UNH files shelf, 10-K and accounting shake-up

UnitedHealth Group shares rose 0.5% after hours Monday to $294.93 following new SEC filings. The company registered a shelf for potential securities offerings and named Dennis Stankiewicz chief accounting officer, replacing Tom Roos, who moves to Optum Insight. UnitedHealthcare expects Medicare Advantage membership to shrink in 2026. Optum Rx’s 2025 drug spend reached $188 billion.
3 March 2026
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Intel stock dips after hours as Ericsson 6G tie-up puts INTC back in focus at MWC

Intel stock dips after hours as Ericsson 6G tie-up puts INTC back in focus at MWC

Intel shares slipped 0.3% after hours Monday to $45.50 following news of a collaboration with Ericsson on “AI-native 6G” technology at Mobile World Congress. The partnership targets telecom network infrastructure, not consumer phones. Investors are awaiting Intel’s March 4 conference appearance and Friday’s U.S. jobs report for signals on demand and interest rates.
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  • Michael Saylor Declares 'Bitcoin Has Won' Amid Growing Institutional Demand
    April 5, 2026, 2:57 PM EDT. Michael Saylor, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, stated on X that Bitcoin has secured broad acceptance as digital capital, warning against harmful protocol changes. Market data shows a rise in spot buying over leverage-driven trading, with Bitcoin approaching the mid-$70,000 level. Institutional interest is resurging, reflected in growing ETF inflows and steadier exchange activity. Strategy's recent purchases topped 40,000 BTC over two weeks, with a notable shift toward credit-based funding over equity sales. This transition suggests broader access to banking and credit facilities is influencing Bitcoin accumulation, potentially altering market dynamics. Saylor connects Bitcoin's next growth phase to how credit is deployed, emphasizing evolving funding strategies beyond traditional equity markets.
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