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ASX:MQG.AX 4 January 2026 - 3 March 2026

Macquarie Group share price slides again as oil shock grips markets — what MQG investors watch next

Macquarie Group share price slides again as oil shock grips markets — what MQG investors watch next

Macquarie Group shares fell 1.6% to A$196.71 in Sydney, extending losses after a 6.4% drop, as oil prices rose on Middle East supply fears. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 1.34%, while volatility hit a three-month high. Brent crude climbed 2.2% to $79.44 a barrel amid concerns over the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Macquarie made no announcements Tuesday, leaving shares exposed to global market swings.
Macquarie stock heads into next week with AirFinance sale in focus and RBA decision looming

Macquarie stock heads into next week with AirFinance sale in focus and RBA decision looming

Macquarie Group shares closed nearly flat at A$212.18 Friday as investors weighed reports of a narrowed field of bidders for its AirFinance unit. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.65%, pressured by a slide in commodity stocks. Traders are watching the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision due early February. Aviation Capital Group exited the AirFinance auction, with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise and others still in contention.
31 January 2026
Macquarie stock price slips into holiday week as filings flag stake shifts — here’s what matters next

Macquarie stock price slips into holiday week as filings flag stake shifts — here’s what matters next

Macquarie Group shares slipped 0.2% to A$210.41 at Friday’s close. Company filings showed Macquarie entities became a substantial holder in Beetaloo Energy, crossing the 5% mark, but fell below 5% in Pantoro Gold. Investors await Australia’s CPI data and the U.S. Fed’s decision on Jan. 28. The next ASX session follows a public holiday, narrowing reaction time to any market shocks.
Macquarie share price jumps on rate jitters — what moves MQG next week

Macquarie share price jumps on rate jitters — what moves MQG next week

Macquarie Group shares rose 2.6% to A$211.86 Friday after the bank raised fixed home loan rates by 0.25 percentage point, lifting its lowest one-year rate to 5.59%. The move followed similar increases by major Australian banks. An ASX notice showed Macquarie is no longer a substantial holder in Tabcorp Holdings. Investors await Macquarie’s operational briefing on Feb. 10.

Stock Market Today

  • Hecla Mining Boosts Cash Strength and Shareholder Returns Amid Strong Financial Discipline
    March 20, 2026, 1:27 PM EDT. Hecla Mining Company (HL) harnessed robust operating cash flow of $563 million in 2025, strengthening its balance sheet with net debt reduced to $34 million. The company paid $10.3 million in dividends, increasing its Q4 payout by 1.7% year-over-year, signaling a measured, shareholder-focused approach. With a net leverage ratio sharply down to 0.1x from 1.6x, HL maintains financial discipline to weather commodity volatility. Its free cash flow rose to $310 million, supporting both shareholder returns and growing exploration budgets. Compared to peers like Pan American Silver and First Majestic Silver, Hecla's shares surged 205.8% over the past year, outperforming the industry. However, HL trades at a higher forward price-to-earnings ratio of 28.65X versus the sector average of 14.63X and holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating cautious optimism about its future earnings growth and valuation.
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