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Woodside Energy stock (ASX:WDS) ends higher as oil jumps — what to watch before Monday

Woodside Energy stock (ASX:WDS) ends higher as oil jumps — what to watch before Monday

Woodside shares closed up 2.8% at A$23.59 on Friday as oil prices rose amid supply concerns linked to Iran, Russia-Ukraine, and Venezuela. The company’s NYSE-listed shares ended at $15.86, up 1.1%. Woodside’s next quarterly report is due Jan. 28, with its annual report set for Feb. 24. Management transition and LNG project risks remain in focus.
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.
DroneShield (ASX:DRO) stock jumps after Trump defense-budget push — what investors watch next

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) stock jumps after Trump defense-budget push — what investors watch next

DroneShield shares closed up 4.4% at A$4.02 Friday, with turnover more than doubling to 21.3 million shares. The rally followed U.S. President Trump’s call for higher military spending, which lifted defence stocks globally. Peers like Austal also gained in Australia. Investors await U.S. jobs data and further sector moves at Monday’s ASX open.
DroneShield stock cools after JPMorgan drops below 5% stake — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield stock cools after JPMorgan drops below 5% stake — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield shares fell 0.77% to A$3.89 Wednesday after surging 18.43% the previous session, with trading volume dropping by nearly half. A filing showed JPMorgan Chase & Co. and affiliates dropped below the 5% substantial holder threshold on Jan. 2. The company extended its partnership with the Australian Defence Force Drone Racing Team and promoted Louis Gamarra to chief commercial officer.
South32 stock rises on the ASX as copper hits record highs — what investors watch next

South32 stock rises on the ASX as copper hits record highs — what investors watch next

South32 shares closed up 1.6% at A$3.84 in Sydney, trading A$86.6 million in value. The move followed copper prices hitting $13,000 a ton in London, with analysts warning of a global deficit. South32 disclosed new and lapsed employee share rights in a routine filing. The company plans to idle its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique by March, citing a failed power deal and a $60 million cost.
Transurban Group Ltd stock slides after ASX close as inflation test nears — what to know

Transurban Group Ltd stock slides after ASX close as inflation test nears — what to know

Transurban shares fell 2.4% to A$13.70 Tuesday as traders cut exposure to rate-sensitive stocks ahead of Australia’s November inflation data. The company disclosed it issued 50,561 unquoted performance awards under its long-term incentive plan. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.52%. Investors are watching Wednesday’s CPI release and Transurban’s February results.
ASX top stocks today: Silex jumps 9% in uranium surge as WiseTech drops on ACCC move

ASX top stocks today: Silex jumps 9% in uranium surge as WiseTech drops on ACCC move

Silex Systems surged 9.43% to A$9.75, leading uranium and rare-earth stocks higher on the ASX 200, which closed nearly flat at 8,728.6. WiseTech Global dropped 3.18% after the antitrust regulator raised concerns over an acquisition and planned divestment. The Australian dollar traded at 66.75 U.S. cents. Investors await Australia’s November CPI on Wednesday and the U.S. jobs report on Jan. 9.
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  • D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) to Host First Investor Day at NYSE on June 1, 2026
    May 2, 2026, 4:53 AM EDT. D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) will hold its inaugural Investor Day on June 1, 2026, at the New York Stock Exchange and online. The event, themed "The D-Wave Difference," aims to showcase the company's dual-platform quantum computing technology, product roadmap, and growth strategy. D-Wave is the first commercial supplier offering both annealing and gate-model quantum systems, serving over 100 organizations globally through on-premises and cloud services. Investors will gain insights into D-Wave's leadership in quantum innovation and its approach to translating technology into commercial opportunities.

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Beyond ChatGPT And Nvidia: 3 Technologies Wall Street May Have To Reprice Before 2026 Ends

Beyond ChatGPT And Nvidia: 3 Technologies Wall Street May Have To Reprice Before 2026 Ends

2 May 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday as Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft projected 2026 AI spending above $700 billion. Meta shares dropped nearly 10% after raising its capital-spending outlook, while Alphabet rose on strong Google Cloud revenue. Meta acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, expanding into robotics AI. Google began selling its AI chips directly to customers, challenging Nvidia.
Forget Big Tech: Data Storage Stocks Are Becoming AI’s Quiet Market Dark Horse

Forget Big Tech: Data Storage Stocks Are Becoming AI’s Quiet Market Dark Horse

2 May 2026
Seagate shares rose 7.9% and Sandisk jumped 8.3% Friday, while Western Digital slipped 0.6%. Sandisk reported Q3 revenue up 251% to $5.95 billion and signed $42 billion in long-term supply deals. Western Digital’s Q3 revenue climbed 45% to $3.34 billion, topping analyst estimates. Seagate forecast Q4 revenue of $3.45 billion, citing AI-driven demand.
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