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Shell share price in focus as oil jumps on Hormuz disruption ahead of London open

Shell share price in focus as oil jumps on Hormuz disruption ahead of London open

Shell shares closed Friday at 3,073.5 pence, up 1.6% and near a 52-week high, ahead of Monday’s London open. Brent crude surged up to 13% after attacks disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with over 200 vessels anchored outside the route. OPEC+ agreed to raise April output by 206,000 bpd, but analysts say prices hinge on Gulf developments and shipping flows. FTSE futures fell 0.6% in early trading.
2 March 2026
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Ashtead share price: AHT set to disappear from London screens as Sunbelt listing goes live

Ashtead share price: AHT set to disappear from London screens as Sunbelt listing goes live

Ashtead’s London listing will be cancelled at Monday’s market open after its court-approved restructuring took effect. Shares in new U.S. holding company Sunbelt Rentals Holdings are set to begin trading in London at 0800 GMT and New York at 1430 GMT. Ashtead last closed at 5,326 pence on Feb. 27 before trading was suspended. FTSE Russell will remove Ashtead from the FTSE UK index series at the open.
2 March 2026
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WiseTech Global stock slides 4.7%: AI job cuts, CEO buy and dividend dates now in focus

WiseTech Global stock slides 4.7%: AI job cuts, CEO buy and dividend dates now in focus

WiseTech Global shares fell 4.7% to A$45.29 Monday after recent volatility and ongoing scrutiny over its AI-driven overhaul and 2,000 planned job cuts. CEO Zubin Appoo purchased A$1 million in shares last week. The company reaffirmed FY26 revenue guidance and reported a half-year net profit of $68.1 million. Tech stocks lagged as broader markets held steady.
2 March 2026
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Wesfarmers share price ends higher after ASX close as Bunnings-Uber Eats deal draws a complaint

Wesfarmers share price ends higher after ASX close as Bunnings-Uber Eats deal draws a complaint

Wesfarmers shares closed up 0.6% at A$80.08 after a volatile session Monday. Mitre 10 filed a complaint with the ACCC over Bunnings’ exclusive Uber Eats delivery deal, alleging anti-competitive conduct. The dividend reinvestment plan pricing window opened, with allocation to be set by the average daily VWAP through March 20. The S&P/ASX 200 ended nearly flat at 9,200.9.
2 March 2026
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DroneShield share price jumps as ASX:DRO rides defence bid into the close

DroneShield share price jumps as ASX:DRO rides defence bid into the close

DroneShield shares closed up 6.9% at A$3.87 in Sydney on Monday, leading gains among defence stocks after renewed Middle East tensions. The company last week announced A$21.7 million in new contracts for portable counter-drone systems, with delivery set for early 2026. Broader ASX trading was steady, while energy and defence names outperformed. Markets await Tuesday’s open and further contract news.
2 March 2026
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Woolworths share price jumps nearly 2% as WOW ex-dividend date nears

Woolworths share price jumps nearly 2% as WOW ex-dividend date nears

Woolworths Group shares rose 1.9% to A$36.68 at Monday’s close, ahead of a dividend reset and key economic data. The company filed routine director disclosures after the market, confirming Jon Alferness joined the board March 1. Net profit before significant items climbed 16.4% to A$859 million in the half-year, with interim dividend set to go ex-dividend March 4. Ord Minnett downgraded the stock to Accumulate from Buy.
2 March 2026
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Qantas share price slides on Iran conflict and oil spike — what investors watch next

Qantas share price slides on Iran conflict and oil spike — what investors watch next

Qantas shares closed down 5.4% at A$9.41 after Brent crude surged up to 13% in early Asian trade amid fears of wider U.S.-Iran conflict. Airline stocks across the region fell as Middle East airspace closures forced rerouting and cancellations. Qantas will trade ex-dividend on March 10, with payment due April 15. The S&P/ASX 200 ended up 0.03%, led by energy and gold stocks.
2 March 2026
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Northern Star share price jumps nearly 5% — gold shock and March dividend date now in focus

Northern Star share price jumps nearly 5% — gold shock and March dividend date now in focus

Northern Star Resources rose 4.8% to A$31.73 Monday as gold prices jumped after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Spot gold climbed 1.37% to $5,349.44 an ounce, while the Australian dollar fell 0.9% against the U.S. dollar. Northern Star goes ex-dividend March 4 for an A$0.25 payout. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and the company’s March-quarter results in April.
2 March 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 02.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 2, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: March 2, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Bank of Montreal Undervalued After 40% Rally, Says Excess Returns Model March 2, 2026, 11:34 PM EST. Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) shares have surged 40.5% over the past year, prompting debate on valuation. Despite this strong run, an Excess Returns model indicates the stock is about 28.2% undervalued, suggesting investors may still find value. The model compares the bank's return on equity, averaging 12.97%, with its cost of equity, revealing earnings exceed investor risk expectations. Shares recently closed at CA$198.90, below the intrinsic value of
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  • Stock Futures Dip as Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Strong Jobs Data
    April 5, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT. Stock futures declined Sunday following a robust week where the S&P 500 jumped nearly 6%, ending a five-week losing streak. Dow and Nasdaq also gained 3% and 4.4%, respectively. Markets are volatile due to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, with President Donald Trump threatening strikes on Iran's infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened by Tuesday. Oil prices rose-West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed 1.9% to $113.53 per barrel. Meanwhile, the U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, substantially beating expectations, though labor force participation dropped. Experts warn higher oil prices may push inflation higher amid a fragile labor market.
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