Today: 1 May 2026

Westpac shares (ASX:WBC) in focus after bushfire relief package as rate outlook shifts

Westpac shares (ASX:WBC) in focus after bushfire relief package as rate outlook shifts

Westpac will offer repayment deferrals and short-term credit support to customers affected by Victorian bushfires as fires force evacuations and disrupt businesses. The bank’s shares closed at A$37.90 on Friday, down 0.29%, alongside broader losses in the sector. Traders await Australia’s quarterly CPI on Jan. 28 and the Reserve Bank’s rate decision on Feb. 3.
10 January 2026
Northern Star shares: ASX query puts NST costs and Super Pit repairs back in focus

Northern Star shares: ASX query puts NST costs and Super Pit repairs back in focus

Northern Star Resources said it cannot yet quantify the impact of weaker December-quarter gold sales on FY26 costs after a key crusher at its Kalgoorlie mine failed on Dec. 23 and was restored Jan. 5. Shares closed at A$24.72, up 0.49%. The company cut its FY26 production guidance last week and will update investors with quarterly results on Jan. 22.
10 January 2026
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ANZ stock slips into weekend as rate nerves linger; CPI and RBA set next test

ANZ stock slips into weekend as rate nerves linger; CPI and RBA set next test

ANZ Group Holdings fell 0.6% to A$35.45 Friday, tracking declines across Australia’s major banks as investors awaited U.S. jobs data and local inflation figures. The Reserve Bank of Australia signaled it will watch fourth-quarter CPI, due Jan. 28, before its Feb. 3 policy meeting. ANZ shares traded between A$35.23 and A$35.82, with traders eyeing A$35.20–A$35.30 as key support.
10 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 10.01.2026

ROHM (TSE:6963) rose 3.5% to ¥2,385, pushing its 12-month return to 66.9% and trading at a 7.6% premium to the ¥2,204 fair value. Hillenbrand (HI) closed at $31.79, about 25% below its modeled intrinsic value of $42.57 per share. Arm Holdings’ fair value estimate slipped to $163.25 as analysts weighed AI gains against execution risks. Gibson Energy (TSX:GEI) trades at CA$25.01, below its CA$27.15 intrinsic value.
10 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock: TrumpRx drug discounts win tariff waiver as earnings loom

Johnson & Johnson stock: TrumpRx drug discounts win tariff waiver as earnings loom

Johnson & Johnson reached a deal with the Trump administration to cut U.S. drug prices and won exemptions from tariffs on its pharmaceuticals. The company will sell medicines at discounted rates through TrumpRx.gov and announced two new U.S. manufacturing sites. J&J stock closed down 0.7% at $204.39. Terms of the agreement remain confidential.
10 January 2026
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Rigetti (RGTI) stock dips after 108‑qubit Cepheus reset; CEO cites “tunable coupler” complexity

Rigetti (RGTI) stock dips after 108‑qubit Cepheus reset; CEO cites “tunable coupler” complexity

Rigetti shares fell 2.1% to $24.72 Friday after the company delayed general availability of its 108-qubit Cepheus-1-108Q system to the end of Q1 2026. Vanguard disclosed a 10.89% stake in Rigetti in a recent regulatory filing. The 108-qubit system achieved a median two-qubit gate fidelity of 99%, according to the company.
10 January 2026
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WBD stock rises as Paramount calls Netflix deal “presumptively unlawful” and a key deadline nears

WBD stock rises as Paramount calls Netflix deal “presumptively unlawful” and a key deadline nears

Warner Bros. Discovery shares rose 2% Friday as Paramount’s legal chief urged Congress to scrutinize Netflix’s planned deal for WBD assets, calling it “presumptively unlawful.” WBD closed at $28.89, about $1 below Paramount’s $30-per-share tender offer, which expires Jan. 21. Exiting the Netflix agreement would cost WBD $4.7 billion. Both deals face likely antitrust review and possible delays of over a year.
10 January 2026
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  • European Stocks Rally in April; ECB and BOE Hold Rates Amid Economic Challenges
    May 1, 2026, 2:56 AM EDT. European markets enjoyed robust gains in April, with the STOXX 600 and German DAX posting their best monthly performance since January 2025. Italian stocks led the charge, surging 8.88%, marking their strongest month since January 2023. The European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of England (BOE) kept interest rates steady, with BOE Governor Andrew Bailey highlighting the "most difficult combination" of economic pressures they face. In corporate news, Apple's quarterly results surpassed revenue expectations, adding strength to the tech sector's earnings season. Market activity remained thin due to Labour Day holidays across Asia and Europe, with UK stocks trading quietly.

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1 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 1, 2026, 2:56 AM EDT European Stocks Rally in April; ECB and BOE Hold Rates Amid Economic Challenges May 1, 2026, 2:56 AM EDT. European markets enjoyed robust gains in April, with the STOXX 600 and German DAX posting their best monthly performance since January 2025. Italian stocks led the charge, surging 8.88%, marking their strongest month since January 2023. The European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of England (BOE) kept interest rates steady, with BOE Governor Andrew Bailey highlighting the "most difficult combination" of economic pressures they face. In
Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

1 May 2026
Sandisk shares dropped about 6% in after-hours trading Thursday despite reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $5.95 billion, up 251% from a year earlier, and net income of $3.62 billion. The company announced a $6 billion buyback and forecast Q4 revenue of up to $8.25 billion. Gross margin rose to 78.4%. Shares had closed at $1,096.51 before slipping to about $1,030.
Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

1 May 2026
Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
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