Today: 4 May 2026

Australian mortgage brokers end 2025 with rate cuts, bank shake-ups and an AI push — here’s what stood out

Australian mortgage brokers end 2025 with rate cuts, bank shake-ups and an AI push — here’s what stood out

Australian mortgage brokers ended 2025 with record market share and momentum from falling interest rates, despite tighter lending rules and increased regulatory scrutiny. Major banks restricted company and trust lending, while ANZ expanded proprietary lending. Industry podcasts tracked themes of technology, broker relevance, and housing outlook. The October–December quarter saw unpredictable lending decisions and regulatory pressure.
31 December 2025
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AI stocks today: Nvidia’s China H200 chip rush puts chipmakers in focus before New Year trade

AI stocks today: Nvidia’s China H200 chip rush puts chipmakers in focus before New Year trade

Nvidia has asked TSMC to increase production of its H200 AI chips as Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, far above Nvidia’s inventory, sources told Reuters. TSMC may ramp up output in Q2 2026 if China approves imports after new U.S. export rules. Nvidia shares fell 0.3% Tuesday. ByteDance plans to spend $14.3 billion on Nvidia chips in 2026, according to the South China Morning Post.
31 December 2025
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EQT stock wobbles premarket as U.S. natural gas futures slide after weather-driven rally

EQT stock wobbles premarket as U.S. natural gas futures slide after weather-driven rally

U.S. natural gas futures fell about 4% early Wednesday to $3.81/mmBtu after a recent surge on colder forecasts and record LNG export demand. EQT Corp shares slipped 0.5% in extended trading, last quoted at $54.36. Average gas flows to U.S. LNG export plants hit 18.5 bcfd so far in December, topping November’s record, LSEG data showed. Investors are watching winter forecasts and upcoming February earnings reports.
31 December 2025
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XRP price today: Token holds near $1.87 as U.S. XRP ETF inflows extend streak into year-end

XRP price today: Token holds near $1.87 as U.S. XRP ETF inflows extend streak into year-end

XRP traded near $1.87 early Wednesday, up 0.5%, as U.S. spot XRP ETFs logged a 29th straight session of net inflows, totaling $1.15 billion since launch. Bitcoin and ether also rose, while XRP funds drew money even as bitcoin and ether funds saw outflows in December. The 21Shares XRP ETF registration became effective Dec. 10, SEC filings showed. Traders are watching the $2 resistance level amid thin holiday liquidity.
31 December 2025
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Dow Jones today: Fed minutes and thin liquidity set the tone for 2025’s final session

Dow Jones today: Fed minutes and thin liquidity set the tone for 2025’s final session

The Dow closed down 94.87 points, or 0.20%, at 48,367.06 in thin holiday trading Tuesday. Federal Reserve minutes showed policymakers split after a quarter-point rate cut, keeping attention on the 2026 rate outlook. Boeing secured an $8.6 billion Pentagon contract tied to the F-15 Israel Program. U.S. bond markets will close early at 2 p.m. ET Wednesday; stocks are shut Thursday for New Year’s Day.
31 December 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 31.12.2025

Tractor Supply raised its dividend by 4.5% in February but underperformed in 2025, offering a 1.8% yield and 44% payout ratio. India's Sensex and Nifty closed higher on renewed metal stock buying after new steel import duties; US shares fell. CAPREIT trades 30% below its peak, with a 4.2% yield. Orora shares dropped 23% in three years as earnings lagged the market.
31 December 2025
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Newmont stock rebounds as gold steadies after CME margin jolt; Raymond James lifts target

Newmont stock rebounds as gold steadies after CME margin jolt; Raymond James lifts target

Newmont shares rose 2.1% to $101.86 Tuesday, rebounding as gold prices recovered after a sharp drop tied to higher futures margin requirements. Spot gold climbed 0.8% to $4,364.70 an ounce, while U.S. gold futures settled 1% higher. Raymond James raised its Newmont price target to $111 and kept an Outperform rating. Peers Agnico Eagle Mines and AngloGold Ashanti also advanced.
31 December 2025
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Constellation Energy stock slips today as Calpine deal steps and nuclear AI demand stay in focus

Constellation Energy stock slips today as Calpine deal steps and nuclear AI demand stay in focus

Constellation Energy closed down 0.4% at $357.12 Tuesday as traders tracked its $26.6 billion Calpine acquisition and regulatory hurdles, including required divestitures in three states. Shares moved between $355.50 and $361.40. No new filings followed a Dec. 23 update on Calpine note exchanges. Nuclear power sentiment remained in focus after Duke Energy’s permit application for a new North Carolina facility.
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Lockheed Martin stock today dips despite $500 million Pentagon contract flow for Aegis, THAAD work

Lockheed Martin stock today dips despite $500 million Pentagon contract flow for Aegis, THAAD work

Lockheed Martin shares closed down 0.18% at $488.00 Tuesday after the Pentagon announced about $500 million in contract modifications for Aegis ship systems and THAAD missile-defense support. The largest was a $297.5 million award for Aegis sustainment. The S&P 500 slipped 0.14%. Investors await Lockheed’s late-January earnings and early-2026 U.S. defense budget news.
31 December 2025
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ConocoPhillips stock rises as oil steadies; Australia gas well update and Feb. 5 earnings in focus

ConocoPhillips stock rises as oil steadies; Australia gas well update and Feb. 5 earnings in focus

ConocoPhillips shares rose 1.6% to $94.10 Tuesday after a partner reported drilling at the Charlemont-1 well offshore Australia was paused due to unexpected gas shows and higher-than-forecast pressures. Oil prices closed little changed, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.14%. ConocoPhillips will release fourth-quarter results and 2026 guidance on Feb. 5.
31 December 2025
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Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Provati Insurance sign deal to digitise premium payments in Bangladesh

Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Provati Insurance sign deal to digitise premium payments in Bangladesh

Al-Arafah Islami Bank and Provati Insurance signed a memorandum of understanding to develop digital premium collection and real-time reporting, the companies said Tuesday. The partnership will focus on data security and faster financial reconciliation. No financial terms or rollout timeline were disclosed. Senior executives from both firms attended the signing in Dhaka.
31 December 2025
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  • Vita Coco Executive Chairman Sells 50,000 Shares Amid Nearly 100% Stock Surge
    May 3, 2026, 6:57 PM EDT. Vita Coco (COCO) Executive Chairman Michael Kirban sold 50,000 shares from his Revocable Trust for around $3.4 million. The sale, filed in a SEC Form 4, occurred under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, a preset arrangement allowing insiders to sell shares regardless of current market conditions. This transaction reduced Kirban's holdings by 2.28% to about 2.14 million shares. The sale comes amid strong price momentum, with shares up 95.12% over the past year, reflecting growing investor confidence in Vita Coco's diversified portfolio of coconut-based and functional beverages. The company reported trailing twelve months revenue of $658.62 million and net income of $82.91 million. Kirban's sale size exceeded his historical average but aligns with a significant 12-month reduction in his holdings.

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Navitas Semiconductor Stock Is Running Hot. Tuesday Will Test the AI Power Story

Navitas Semiconductor Stock Is Running Hot. Tuesday Will Test the AI Power Story

4 May 2026
Navitas Semiconductor shares rose 5.76% to $17.45 Friday on heavy volume ahead of first-quarter results due Tuesday. The company forecast Q1 revenue of $8.0–$8.5 million after posting a $41.4 million loss last quarter. Management highlighted new high-power chips for AI data centers but warned that design wins do not guarantee near-term sales. CEO Chris Allexandre and CFO Tonya Stevens will discuss results May 5.
Eaton Stock Faces May 5 Test as AI Data Center Bets Meet Earnings Reality

Eaton Stock Faces May 5 Test as AI Data Center Bets Meet Earnings Reality

4 May 2026
Eaton will report first-quarter results before the NYSE opens Tuesday, following its Boyd Thermal acquisition and push into AI data-center power systems. Shares closed Friday at $425.55, down 1.72%, with a market value near $166 billion. Wall Street expects adjusted earnings of $2.75 per share for the March quarter. Investors are watching for signs that AI data-center demand is driving orders and profit.
Blue Owl Capital Faces Fresh Private-Credit Test After Brown Slashes OBDC Stake

Blue Owl Capital Faces Fresh Private-Credit Test After Brown Slashes OBDC Stake

4 May 2026
Brown University cut its stake in Blue Owl Capital Corp’s main private-credit fund by 53%, holding 1.5 million OBDC shares at March 31, down from 3.2 million at the end of 2025. Blue Owl’s quarterly filing showed revenue rose to $753.8 million, net income doubled to $15.5 million, but its direct-lending strategy posted a 1.1% net loss as repayments outpaced new loans.
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