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ASX:MQG 13 December 2025 - 22 January 2026

Macquarie shares drop 1.8% as buyback update hits the tape; what to watch next

Macquarie shares drop 1.8% as buyback update hits the tape; what to watch next

Macquarie Group shares fell 1.82% to A$206.97 Tuesday, underperforming the S&P/ASX 200 as financial stocks slid. The company extended its on-market buyback to November 2026, with A$1.013 billion repurchased so far out of a planned A$2 billion. Macquarie also disclosed it is no longer a substantial holder in Downer EDI. Investors await an operational briefing on February 10.
20 January 2026
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Australia mortgage shock: CBA and Macquarie lift fixed home loan rates ahead of RBA decision

Australia mortgage shock: CBA and Macquarie lift fixed home loan rates ahead of RBA decision

Commonwealth Bank of Australia raised fixed home loan rates by up to 0.70 percentage points, with its three-year fixed rate now at 6.04%. Macquarie Bank also increased fixed rates, while NAB currently offers the lowest big-four fixed rate at 5.39%. The Reserve Bank of Australia meets Feb. 2–3, following a key inflation report due Jan. 28. The RBA cash rate remains at 3.6%.
16 January 2026
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ASX 200 hits 11-week high as banks rebound and tech rallies in Australia stock market

ASX 200 hits 11-week high as banks rebound and tech rallies in Australia stock market

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.48% at 8,903.9, its highest since October, led by gains in banks and tech. Westpac rose 1.8% to A$39.19, Macquarie climbed 2.6% to A$211.86. Energy and lithium stocks fell as oil and China lithium futures dropped. Investors now await key jobs data due Jan. 22.
16 January 2026
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Macquarie stock dips despite ASX rally as Goldman upgrades MQG and Rio Tinto deal talk simmers

Macquarie stock dips despite ASX rally as Goldman upgrades MQG and Rio Tinto deal talk simmers

Macquarie Group shares closed down 0.3% at A$206.51 Thursday, underperforming as Australian stocks hit a two-month high. Goldman Sachs upgraded Macquarie to Neutral, raising its price target to A$208.73, while Morgan Stanley kept an equal-weight rating. Macquarie was tapped to advise Rio Tinto on a possible Glencore bid. Investors await the company’s operational briefing on Feb. 10.
15 January 2026
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Macquarie shares buck weak ASX as investors eye Qube deadline and May results

Macquarie shares buck weak ASX as investors eye Qube deadline and May results

Macquarie Group shares rose 1.68% to A$206.76 Tuesday, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 0.52%. The stock touched a high of A$207.08 as investors watched for updates on its Qube bid, with the exclusivity deadline set for February 1. No new company filings were posted in the past two days. Macquarie last reported a 3% rise in first-half net profit to A$1.66 billion in November.
6 January 2026
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Municipal Bonds Update Dec. 22, 2025: Fidelity FTABX, PGIM Short Duration Muni, and Macquarie’s Q3 Takeaways as the Fed Weighs a Pause

Municipal Bonds Update Dec. 22, 2025: Fidelity FTABX, PGIM Short Duration Muni, and Macquarie’s Q3 Takeaways as the Fed Weighs a Pause

Municipal bonds rebounded in Q3 2025 as monetary easing and a September rally drove the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index up 3.00%, according to Macquarie. Fidelity and PGIM also reported strong returns, citing renewed investor demand and policy rate cuts. Issuance hit record levels, with fund managers highlighting the importance of technical market factors alongside rate moves.
22 December 2025
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Applied Digital Corporation Stock (APLD) Today: Macquarie Financing, Hyperscaler Signals, and What Forecasts Say on Dec. 19, 2025

Applied Digital Corporation Stock (APLD) Today: Macquarie Financing, Hyperscaler Signals, and What Forecasts Say on Dec. 19, 2025

Applied Digital shares rose about 7% to $25.68 by mid-day Friday after announcing a $100 million development loan facility with Macquarie Group. The loan, disclosed December 18, will fund pre-lease costs for new data-center projects. The company said it is in advanced talks with a hyperscale tenant for multiple campuses. Investors focused on the financing amid ongoing scrutiny of debt-funded AI infrastructure.
19 December 2025
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Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) Stock: Today’s Price Move, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) Stock: Today’s Price Move, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Macquarie Group shares closed at A$197.71 on December 18, down 0.91% after the company paid its A$2.80 interim dividend. Trading volume reached about 716,630 shares. The stock’s performance reflects mixed signals from steady asset management fees and subdued commodities trading. Macquarie Capital Notes 5 also paid a distribution on the same day.
18 December 2025
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Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) Stock News Today: Share Price Action, Dividend Countdown, and Analyst Forecasts (16 December 2025)

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) Stock News Today: Share Price Action, Dividend Countdown, and Analyst Forecasts (16 December 2025)

Macquarie Group shares closed at A$201.13 on 16 December 2025, trading in a narrow range above the key A$200 level ahead of a scheduled interim dividend payment of A$2.80 per share on 17 December. Technical analysis cited “seller exhaustion” near A$200, while a separate distribution was announced for Macquarie’s hybrid security MQGPG.
16 December 2025
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Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) Stock Update — 15 Dec 2025: Share Price Moves, Dividend Countdown, Buyback, and Analyst Forecasts

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) Stock Update — 15 Dec 2025: Share Price Moves, Dividend Countdown, Buyback, and Analyst Forecasts

Macquarie Group shares closed at A$200.23 on 15 December, down 0.7% for the day, with trading volume near 366,660 shares. The company will pay an interim dividend of A$2.80 per share on 17 December. Macquarie reported a 1H26 net profit of A$1.66 billion, up 3% from a year ago but down 21% from the previous half. The stock is down about 11% over the past year.
15 December 2025
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Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) Stock Update (14 Dec 2025): Dividend Week, Buyback Support, Qube Deal Watch, and Analyst Forecasts for the Week Ahead

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) Stock Update (14 Dec 2025): Dividend Week, Buyback Support, Qube Deal Watch, and Analyst Forecasts for the Week Ahead

Macquarie Group shares closed Friday at A$201.57, up 2.66% for the day and 2.95% for the week. The interim dividend of A$2.80 per share is due Wednesday, with DRP shares priced at A$195.34. Macquarie has extended its up to A$2 billion on-market buyback for another year. Investors are also watching regulatory moves and the Qube takeover bid.
14 December 2025
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Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Share Price After the Bell (Dec. 12, 2025): Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Share Price After the Bell (Dec. 12, 2025): Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Macquarie Group shares closed at A$201.57 on Friday, up 2.66% after outperforming both the S&P/ASX 200 and the Financials sector. Around 818,661 shares changed hands. After the bell, Macquarie filed a notice with the ASX stating it ceased to be a substantial holder in AGE. The next ASX session opens Monday, December 15.
13 December 2025
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    April 8, 2026, 10:28 PM EDT. Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) stands out as a dependable TSX stock suited for long-term investors, especially within a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). The global insurer offers diversified services including life insurance, wealth management, and retirement solutions, spanning Canada, Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Trading at $48.57 with an $81.4 billion market cap, MFC stock gained 5% over 12 months and offers a 4% dividend yield, paid quarterly. Its strong 2025 results include record core earnings of $7.5 billion and growth driven by 14% higher insurance sales. The company's 2.5% share buyback program and investments in AI technology underline its focus on future efficiency and shareholder value.

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8 April 2026
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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.
Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

8 April 2026
Zevenbergen Capital increased its Alphabet Class A share holdings by 27.4% in Q4, while Lombard Odier and Empirical Wealth Management reduced their Class C positions, according to April 7 filings. Alphabet will report first-quarter results on April 29. GOOG and GOOGL traded near $304 before Wednesday’s U.S. open. The filings reflect holdings as of December 31 and may not show current positions.
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