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Evolution Mining share price slides 6% on gold pullback — what to watch before Monday’s ASX open

Evolution Mining share price slides 6% on gold pullback — what to watch before Monday’s ASX open

Evolution Mining shares fell 6.4% to A$14.71 Friday as gold prices dropped 4.7% to $5,143.40 an ounce and mining stocks slid across the ASX. The company will release its half-year results and hold a conference call on Feb. 11. Evolution reaffirmed full-year gold and copper guidance. Investors await earnings season and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision next week.
31 January 2026
Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as miners sink, RBA rate call looms

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as miners sink, RBA rate call looms

ASX 200 fell 0.65% to 8,869.1 as miners and gold stocks slumped, with Rio Tinto down 3.5% and BHP off 1.8%. Hotter-than-expected core inflation pushed markets to price in a 75% chance of an RBA rate hike next week. The Australian dollar slipped to 70.02 U.S. cents. Whitehaven reported a 21% jump in quarterly coal output to 11 million tonnes.

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  • Consumer Confidence Rises Amid Geopolitical Strains; 4 Utility Stocks to Watch
    April 29, 2026, 10:17 AM EDT. Consumer confidence unexpectedly increased by 0.6% in April to 92.8, buoyed by optimism over a U.S.-Iran ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump. Despite this rebound, inflation remains elevated at 3.3% annually, and peace talks between the two nations have stalled. The Middle East conflict has pushed global oil prices up over 30%, causing disruptions in critical commodity shipments. In this climate, four low-beta utility stocks with strong earnings outlooks-American States Water Company (AWR), CMS Energy Corporation (CMS), Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO), and Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN)-are recommended as defensive investments. These names hold Zacks Rank #1 or #2, indicating strong buy or buy recommendations, and have seen positive earnings estimate revisions in the last 60 days.

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Generac Stock Jumps After Data Center Backlog Forces a 2026 Forecast Reset

Generac Stock Jumps After Data Center Backlog Forces a 2026 Forecast Reset

29 April 2026
WAUKESHA, Wis., April 29, 2026, 09:10 (CDT) Generac Holdings Inc. raised its 2026 sales forecast on Wednesday after a stronger first quarter, as orders from data center customers helped push the backup-power equipment maker past Wall Street profit estimates. The company now expects full-year net sales growth in the mid-to-high teens percentage range, up from its earlier mid-teens view. (Reuters) The timing matters because Generac is trying to prove it is no longer just a weather-driven home-generator story. Data centers, built for cloud computing and artificial intelligence workloads, need backup power when grids fail, and that market is giving the
Lemonade Stock Jumps as Q1 Revenue Surge Sharpens Its 2026 Profit Test

Lemonade Stock Jumps as Q1 Revenue Surge Sharpens Its 2026 Profit Test

29 April 2026
Lemonade Inc reported first-quarter revenue of $258 million, up 71% from a year earlier, and narrowed its net loss to $35.8 million, or 47 cents a share. Shares rose 5.6% in premarket trading after results beat estimates. In-force premium climbed 32% to $1.33 billion, with customers up 23% to 3.14 million. The company raised its 2026 outlook and now expects full-year revenue of up to $1.203 billion.
Biogen Cuts 2026 Profit Forecast After Q1 Beat as Leqembi Sales Surge

Biogen Cuts 2026 Profit Forecast After Q1 Beat as Leqembi Sales Surge

29 April 2026
Biogen lowered its 2026 adjusted earnings forecast to $14.25–$15.25 per share, citing research and development charges from recent acquisitions. First-quarter revenue rose 2% to $2.48 billion, with adjusted earnings of $3.57 per share, beating analyst estimates. Leqembi sales climbed 74% to $168 million globally.
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