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Coles share price today: COL.AX slips but beats ASX tumble as dividend date nears

Coles share price today: COL.AX slips but beats ASX tumble as dividend date nears

Coles Group shares closed down 0.5% at A$21.25, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200’s 1.94% drop to 8,901.20. Australia’s economy grew 0.8% in the December quarter, while oil prices surged over 10% after Middle East disruptions, raising rate hike bets for May. Coles’ interim dividend of 41.0 cents goes ex-dividend March 10. Woolworths fell 0.96% to A$35.94.
4 March 2026
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Coles share price drops 7% after half-year profit slips — what ASX:COL investors watch next

Coles share price drops 7% after half-year profit slips — what ASX:COL investors watch next

Coles Group shares fell 7.3% to A$20.56 after reporting a half-year net profit drop of 11.3% to A$511 million, hit by A$235 million in legal costs. Underlying profit rose 12.5% to A$676 million. The board declared a 41-cent fully franked interim dividend, payable March 30. Coles flagged ongoing competition and legal risks, including an ACCC lawsuit over promotions.
27 February 2026
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Coles share price slips as earnings loom and ACCC “Down Down” court fight hangs over stock

Coles share price slips as earnings loom and ACCC “Down Down” court fight hangs over stock

Coles Group shares fell 0.2% to A$21.82 on Wednesday as the ACCC pressed its case alleging Coles misled shoppers with some “Down Down” promotions. Justice Michael O’Bryan questioned the regulator’s framing; the trial resumes Thursday. Coles reports interim results Friday, with analysts expecting sales near A$23.77 billion and underlying NPAT of A$680–700 million.
25 February 2026
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  • Top UK Dividend Stocks to Watch Amid Market Volatility
    April 9, 2026, 3:10 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 faces pressure following weak Chinese trade data, pushing UK investors towards dividend stocks for income stability. Key picks include Yü Group PLC (3.8% yield), with plans to raise dividends supported by a low payout ratio and rising profits; Keller Group plc (3.3% yield), noted for decade-long dividend growth, a sustainable payout ratio, and a £100 million share buyback; and Morgan Sindall Group plc, a construction firm with steady operations and dividend potential. These stocks offer potential resilience amid economic uncertainty, providing income and stability against volatile markets.

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

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 09.04.2026

9 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 3:11 AM EDT Victoria's Secret and Lowe's Stocks Surge on Geopolitical Shift and Oil Price Drop April 9, 2026, 3:11 AM EDT. Shares of Victoria's Secret and Lowe's jumped following President Trump's announcement of a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran, which drove crude oil prices down by 17%. Lower oil prices reduce freight costs and ease inflationary pressures, benefiting consumer retail stocks. Delta's record sales indicate sustained discretionary spending despite geopolitical concerns. Victoria's Secret shares remain volatile, trading 21.5% below their 52-week high but up 21.7% since
Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
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