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ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock Splits Australia Stock Market Before RBA Test

ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock Splits Australia Stock Market Before RBA Test

Australian shares fell for a fourth straight session Friday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.1% to 8,786.5. Suncorp rose 4.9% after announcing new reinsurance cover, while IGO plunged 17.3% on lower production guidance for Greenbushes spodumene. Brent crude traded above $105 a barrel amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Investors favored energy and utilities as basic materials and real estate lagged.
24 April 2026
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US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro: what it could mean for Woodside and Santos when ASX reopens

US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro: what it could mean for Woodside and Santos when ASX reopens

U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro overnight. Venezuela’s PDVSA oil production and refining continued without disruption, sources said. Oil exports were halted at ports, with no tankers loading at Jose. Investors are watching crude prices and Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting ahead of Australia’s market open.
4 January 2026
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  • Asia Stocks Mixed on Tech Losses and Iran Concerns; Japan Q1 GDP Surpasses Forecasts
    May 19, 2026, 12:51 AM EDT. Asia stocks showed mixed performance with significant declines in the tech sector. Market sentiment was dampened by concerns over rising tensions involving Iran, which added geopolitical uncertainty. Meanwhile, Japan's first-quarter GDP exceeded economist forecasts, demonstrating resilient economic growth despite global pressures. The mixed market reaction reflects cautious investor attitudes amid ongoing geopolitical risks and sector-specific weaknesses.

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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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Why Plug Power Stock Is Falling Today After Its Hydrogen Rally

Why Plug Power Stock Is Falling Today After Its Hydrogen Rally

18 May 2026
Plug Power shares dropped 9.8% to $3.41 in late-morning trading Monday, erasing part of last week’s post-earnings rally. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $163.5 million and improved margins, but posted a net loss of $245.3 million. Investors remain concerned about cash burn and future dilution. Other hydrogen stocks also fell sharply.
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