Today: 21 June 2026

Elon Musk net worth at $640B: he could buy every MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL team — and still have $103B left

Elon Musk net worth at $640B: he could buy every MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL team — and still have $103B left

Elon Musk’s net worth reached $640 billion as of Jan. 14, according to Bloomberg, with SpaceX listed as his largest asset. Benzinga estimates the combined value of all teams in the four major U.S. sports leagues at $536.8 billion. Musk’s fortune fluctuates with Tesla’s stock, court rulings, and private company valuations. Most of his wealth remains tied up in company stakes and stock options.
15 January 2026
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Woodside Energy stock edges up on JERA winter LNG deal as Scarborough update nears

Woodside Energy stock edges up on JERA winter LNG deal as Scarborough update nears

Woodside shares closed up 0.4% at A$24.02 after signing a five-year winter LNG supply deal with Japan’s JERA, starting in 2027 and covering three cargoes annually. The Scarborough project remains on track for first gas in the second half of 2026, with commissioning work underway. Energy stocks faced pressure as Brent crude fell and Australian peers Beach Energy and Santos dropped.
15 January 2026
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Macquarie stock dips despite ASX rally as Goldman upgrades MQG and Rio Tinto deal talk simmers

Macquarie stock dips despite ASX rally as Goldman upgrades MQG and Rio Tinto deal talk simmers

Macquarie Group shares closed down 0.3% at A$206.51 Thursday, underperforming as Australian stocks hit a two-month high. Goldman Sachs upgraded Macquarie to Neutral, raising its price target to A$208.73, while Morgan Stanley kept an equal-weight rating. Macquarie was tapped to advise Rio Tinto on a possible Glencore bid. Investors await the company’s operational briefing on Feb. 10.
15 January 2026
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NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

National Australia Bank shares rose 1.1% to A$42.36 on Thursday, rebounding after earlier losses among Australian banks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.5% at 8,861.70, its highest since November, as miners set a new record and financials gained. Investors await Australia’s December quarter CPI on Jan. 28 and the Reserve Bank’s policy meeting on Feb. 2–3. NAB’s first-quarter trading update is due Feb. 18.
15 January 2026
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Fortescue Ltd stock ends higher after Zitara deal — what FMG investors watch next week

Fortescue Ltd stock ends higher after Zitara deal — what FMG investors watch next week

Fortescue shares rose 0.4% to A$22.75 after announcing the acquisition of U.S. battery controls firm Zitara to expand its Elysia software unit. The deal adds on-site control systems for battery storage, with plans to deploy the technology in the Pilbara. The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.5% higher, led by miners. Fortescue’s earnings remain closely linked to iron ore prices amid record Chinese steel exports.
15 January 2026
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South32 stock hits 52-week high on ASX — what investors are watching into next week

South32 stock hits 52-week high on ASX — what investors are watching into next week

South32 shares closed Thursday up 4.55% at A$4.14, reaching a 52-week high after trading as high as A$4.165 on volume of 33.17 million shares. The rally followed strong demand for metals, with miners supporting the ASX materials sector. South32 faces a shutdown at its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique after power deal talks failed. Investors await the company’s quarterly update on Jan. 22 and half-year results on Feb. 12.
15 January 2026
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Northern Star shares rise into ASX close as gold cools — what to watch before Jan 22 update

Northern Star shares rise into ASX close as gold cools — what to watch before Jan 22 update

Northern Star Resources shares rose 1.16% to close at A$27.04 Thursday, ahead of its December-quarter update due Jan. 22. The company recently cut its FY26 production forecast to 1.6–1.7 million ounces and plans to release updated cost guidance. Gold prices dipped after hitting record highs the previous day. The ASX pressed Northern Star for details following its production downgrade.
15 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths stock whipsaws into the close as CEO succession talk meets critical-minerals politics

Lynas Rare Earths stock whipsaws into the close as CEO succession talk meets critical-minerals politics

Lynas Rare Earths shares fell 0.8% to A$15.43 Thursday after CEO Amanda Lacaze announced plans to retire at the end of the financial year. The board has begun searching for her successor. Investors are watching the Jan. 21 quarterly report for updates on demand and pricing. Australia and the U.S. both announced new moves this week to shore up critical minerals supply chains.
15 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 15.01.2026

TSMC shares hit a record near $345 after posting all-time high Q4 results and a strong AI outlook. Indian equities are set for a cautious open as geopolitical tensions and tariff risks persist, with Gift Nifty signaling a 76-point start. Copa Holdings’ December traffic rose 10%, pushing the stock to $128.92. Middle East markets remain mixed; QUA Granite and Allmed Solutions highlighted for volatility and risk.
15 January 2026
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  • Progressive Corporation (PGR) Reports Strong Gains, Seen as Undervalued NYSE Stock
    June 21, 2026, 7:46 AM EDT. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) posted a 36% rise in net income to $1.445 billion for May, driven by a 6% increase in net premiums written to $7.027 billion and a 10% jump in net premiums earned. Underwriting profitability improved as the combined ratio fell by 4.8 points to 82.1, reflecting better claims management. The insurer's customer base expanded 8% year-over-year to nearly 40 million policies, fueled by growth in both personal and commercial lines. As a major U.S. insurer, Progressive offers a variety of coverage options accessible through multiple channels including online and agents. Despite these strong results, some investors see higher potential in AI-related stocks amid current market trends.

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

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21 June 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 21, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 21, 2026, 7:54 AM EDT Progressive Corporation (PGR) Reports Strong Gains, Seen as Undervalued NYSE Stock June 21, 2026, 7:46 AM EDT. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) posted a 36% rise in net income to $1.445 billion for May, driven by a 6% increase in net premiums written to $7.027 billion and a 10% jump in net premiums earned. Underwriting profitability improved as the combined ratio fell by 4.8 points to 82.1, reflecting better claims management. The insurer’s customer base expanded 8% year-over-year to nearly 40 million policies, fueled by growth
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