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ASX Week Ahead: Record-high ASX 200 faces GDP, trade tests as global oil risk hangs over markets

ASX Week Ahead: Record-high ASX 200 faces GDP, trade tests as global oil risk hangs over markets

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a record 9,198.6 on Friday, up 0.25%, led by gains in miners and rare earths. Coles and Woolworths slipped after results, while Block jumped and Bapcor fell on a capital raising. Investors await key economic data next week, including GDP and housing approvals. Offshore, global stocks dipped and oil prices rose on Middle East concerns.
Australia Stock Market Today (Dec 18, 2025): ASX 200 Edges Up as Bapcor Jumps, Boss Energy Sinks and Woodside Slides on CEO Exit

Australia Stock Market Today (Dec 18, 2025): ASX 200 Edges Up as Bapcor Jumps, Boss Energy Sinks and Woodside Slides on CEO Exit

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed up 3 points at 8,588.2 on Thursday after a late rebound, with gains in consumer and tech stocks offsetting sharp losses in uranium and energy shares. Bapcor jumped 15.5% after naming Chris Wilesmith as incoming CEO. Boss Energy plunged 25% following a negative update on its Honeymoon uranium project, triggering a sector-wide sell-off.
18 December 2025
Most Active ASX Stocks Today (9 December 2025): Miners, Lithium Plays and Banks Drive the Market

Most Active ASX Stocks Today (9 December 2025): Miners, Lithium Plays and Banks Drive the Market

The S&P/ASX 200 opened down 0.3% near 8,600 on Tuesday as traders awaited the Reserve Bank of Australia’s final rate decision of the year. Fortescue, BHP, Commonwealth Bank, and Pilbara Minerals led trading by value, while Liontown and Zip Co topped volume. Lithium stocks moved on news from CATL and Liontown. National Storage REIT surged on a Brookfield–GIC takeover bid; Bapcor fell after cutting profit guidance.

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  • Nichirei (TSE:2871) EPS Growth Signals Steady Profit Expansion for Shareholders
    May 19, 2026, 2:13 AM EDT. Nichirei Corporation reported fiscal 2026 sales of ¥716.1 billion, up from ¥702.1 billion a year earlier, while net income rose to ¥27.3 billion, marking an EPS increase to ¥109.07 from ¥97.35. This indicates profit growth outpaced revenue expansion, reinforcing investor confidence in the company's disciplined execution within frozen foods and logistics. Key factors shaping its investment outlook include a leadership change, restructuring dividend policies, and North American expansion via InnovAsian. Despite shares rising, the stock is considered undervalued by approximately 31%, trading on a mid-teens earnings multiple. Governance, capital allocation, and margin trends remain critical for future performance, with evolving dividend strategy influencing total shareholder return. Individual investor valuations vary, highlighting differing views on Nichirei's growth outlook.

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Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

19 May 2026
Dominion Energy shares jumped 9.4% after agreeing to an all-stock merger with NextEra Energy, whose shares fell 4.6%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.5% as investors sold technology stocks amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices. Nvidia fell 1.4% ahead of earnings. U.S. crude settled at $107.37, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.59%.
XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

19 May 2026
XP Inc.’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.78% in after-hours trading Monday after reporting higher Q1 profit but weaker net inflows and a lower retail take rate. Net income rose 7% to 1.32 billion reais, but net inflow dropped to 14 billion reais from 24 billion a year earlier. The company declared a $0.20 dividend and announced a new CFO, Gustavo Alejo Viviani, starting August 3.
LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

19 May 2026
Publicis Groupe agreed to buy LiveRamp Holdings for $38.50 a share in cash, valuing the U.S. data-collaboration firm at $2.546 billion. LiveRamp stock jumped to $37.77 on the news, while the broader market fell. LiveRamp reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $206 million, up 9% from a year earlier. Publicis said the deal will boost its adjusted earnings per share from the first year after closing.

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Dominion Energy Shares Move After NextEra’s $67 Billion Plan Seen as AI Power Play

Dominion Energy Shares Move After NextEra’s $67 Billion Plan Seen as AI Power Play

19 May 2026
NextEra Energy agreed to acquire Dominion Energy in a $66.8 billion all-stock deal, sending Dominion shares up 9.4% to $67.56 while NextEra fell 4.6%. Dominion holders would get 0.8138 NextEra share per Dominion share and a $360 million cash payment. The deal requires multiple regulatory approvals. Dominion’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project remains a focus after cutting costs to $11.4 billion.
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