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ASX Ltd stock today: shares cling to the low end of the 52-week range as 2026 opens quietly

ASX Ltd stock today: shares cling to the low end of the 52-week range as 2026 opens quietly

ASX Ltd shares closed at A$51.41 on Friday, down 0.06% and near a 52-week low. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.2% to 8,727.8 in thin trading, snapping a four-day losing streak. ASX stock is down about 10% since agreeing to new capital and dividend commitments tied to a regulator inquiry. Investors await key inflation and jobs data, with the next RBA meeting set for early February.
4 January 2026
Why TMX Group stock slipped even as Toronto’s TSX opened 2026 higher

Why TMX Group stock slipped even as Toronto’s TSX opened 2026 higher

TMX Group shares fell 1.46% to C$51.47 on Friday, the first trading day of 2026, with no company news cited. Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite index rose 0.5% to 31,883.37, ending a four-day slide. December’s S&P Global manufacturing PMI stayed below 50, signaling continued contraction. Investors await U.S. economic data and jobs reports later in the week.
4 January 2026
PBF Energy stock in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela; Martinez restart, earnings date ahead

PBF Energy stock in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela; Martinez restart, earnings date ahead

PBF Energy shares rose 5.2% to $28.53 Friday after the company delayed its Martinez refinery restart to February and issued 2026 throughput guidance. Venezuela’s oil exports halted following U.S. action and an embargo, with no tankers loading at Jose port Saturday. Trump said U.S. oil firms would enter Venezuela as Maduro faces court in New York on Monday. Traders await Monday’s open for oil price reaction.
Exxon Mobil stock: what to watch after U.S. strike on Venezuela and Trump oil-company push

Exxon Mobil stock: what to watch after U.S. strike on Venezuela and Trump oil-company push

Exxon closed up 1.9% Friday as investors prepared for Monday’s reopening after U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Maduro. Trump said U.S. oil firms would help rebuild Venezuela’s industry, though Exxon has no current operations there. Brent settled at $60.75 a barrel; OPEC+ kept output policy steady on Sunday. Venezuela’s oil exports were halted Saturday as port captains stopped ship departures.
Phillips 66 stock in focus after U.S. strike in Venezuela jolts crude flow outlook

Phillips 66 stock in focus after U.S. strike in Venezuela jolts crude flow outlook

Phillips 66 closed Friday up 1.2% at $130.57, ahead of U.S. forces seizing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a weekend operation. Venezuela’s oil exports remain stalled under a U.S. blockade, with loaded tankers unable to depart, sources said. Traders are watching for moves in oil futures and refining stocks when markets reopen Monday.
BYD Shenzhen Stock Set for Spotlight After It Overtakes Tesla in 2025 EV Sales

BYD Shenzhen Stock Set for Spotlight After It Overtakes Tesla in 2025 EV Sales

BYD overtook Tesla as the world’s top seller of battery-only electric vehicles in 2025, delivering 2.26 million units to Tesla’s 1.64 million. BYD’s Shenzhen-listed shares last closed at 97.72 yuan, down 2%, before the New Year break. China’s markets reopen Jan. 5, giving investors their first chance to react. Europe, especially Italy, remains a key growth area for BYD.
HKEX stock ends up 2% as Hong Kong’s AI-IPO push lifts sentiment — what’s next

HKEX stock ends up 2% as Hong Kong’s AI-IPO push lifts sentiment — what’s next

Shares of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing closed up 2.01% at HK$415.80 after a tech-driven rally lifted Hong Kong stocks into 2026. The Hang Seng Index jumped 2.76%, led by strong gains in AI-related listings, including Shanghai Biren Technology’s 76% debut surge. Investors are watching for sustained turnover and IPO momentum ahead of HKEX’s Feb. 26 results. Stock Connect trading resumes Jan. 5.
4 January 2026
Shanghai Stock Exchange reopens Jan. 5: Shanghai Composite near 4,000 as AI-chip buzz builds

Shanghai Stock Exchange reopens Jan. 5: Shanghai Composite near 4,000 as AI-chip buzz builds

Mainland China’s A-shares resume trading Monday after a New Year break, with the Shanghai Composite last closing at 3,968.84, up 0.09%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 2.76% Friday, led by Baidu and Hua Hong Semiconductor gains. Shanghai Biren Technology surged 76% in its Hong Kong debut. Investors await China’s services PMI and December CPI data this week.
4 January 2026
Japan Exchange Group stock in focus as Tokyo Stock Exchange set to reopen Jan 5

Japan Exchange Group stock in focus as Tokyo Stock Exchange set to reopen Jan 5

Japan Exchange Group’s U.S.-traded ADR rose 0.1% to $10.67 as Tokyo shares last closed down 1.5% before the New Year break. Japan’s cash market remains shut, reopening Monday, Jan. 5. Investors await the first 2026 Tokyo session and upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for direction. CEO Hiromi Yamaji is set to speak at the exchange’s annual opening ceremony.
Bloom Energy stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as Wells Fargo credit line and options heat draw focus

Bloom Energy stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as Wells Fargo credit line and options heat draw focus

Bloom Energy shares jumped 13.6% to $98.69 Friday, with trading volume hitting 11.6 million and options activity doubling normal levels. The move followed news of a $600 million revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo. Implied volatility in Bloom’s options rose to nearly 98%. After-hours trading showed shares indicated near $99.60.

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  • Dolby Laboratories Shares Drop 12.5% After Q1 Earnings and Weak Q2 Forecast
    May 3, 2026, 4:40 AM EDT. Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) shares dropped 12.5% after it reported first-quarter revenue growth of 7.1% year-over-year to $395.6 million, beating estimates, but missed on GAAP profit with $0.99 per share. Investors reacted negatively to the cautious second-quarter revenue forecast of around $310 million, which fell 9.5% below expectations. The weak sales outlook raised concerns about Dolby's near-term growth. The stock is trading 27.9% below its 52-week high and has declined 11.7% this year. Such large share price moves are rare for Dolby, highlighting the market's strong response. Investors weighing buying now should consider the stock's recent volatility and broader sector dynamics, including AI-related market fears impacting software companies.

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

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3 May 2026
Rivian shares fell 8.4% to $15.02 after first-quarter results beat expectations, as investors focused on cash burn and profitability concerns. Trading volume jumped 78% above average. The company plans to ramp up R2 SUV production in Georgia to 300,000 units annually. Tesla and Lucid Group shares both rose more than 2%.
Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

3 May 2026
Vertiv shares hit a 52-week high Friday before closing at $328.31, following a 30% jump in Q1 net sales to $2.65 billion. The company raised its 2026 outlook and recently acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, expanding its liquid cooling portfolio. Investors await further details at Vertiv’s May 19-20 conference in South Carolina.
AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

3 May 2026
AT&T closed a $6 billion sale of long-dated notes on April 30, with maturities ranging from 2033 to 2066, according to an SEC filing. The company reported first-quarter free cash flow of $2.5 billion, down from $3.1 billion a year earlier, citing higher capital investment. AT&T is preparing to close a $23 billion purchase of EchoStar spectrum licenses. CFO Pascal Desroches said net debt to adjusted EBITDA rose to 2.71 times.
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