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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps nearly 2% as tech rebounds; Pepper Money spikes on bid

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps nearly 2% as tech rebounds; Pepper Money spikes on bid

The S&P/ASX 200 jumped 1.85% to 8,870.1 on Monday, erasing much of Friday’s losses as tech and real estate stocks led gains. Car Group surged 9.9% after strong results, while Pepper Money soared on a takeover bid. Australian household spending fell 0.4% in December. Traders now await major bank earnings and key U.S. economic data this week.

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  • June 2026 Watchlist: DBS, SGX, and Keppel DC REIT Show Strong Dividend Fundamentals
    June 8, 2026, 6:42 AM EDT. As June 2026 approaches, Singapore stocks DBS Group, Singapore Exchange (SGX), and Keppel DC REIT demonstrate robust fundamentals crucial for sustainable dividends. DBS posted Q1 2026 net income of S$2.93 billion and declared a 4.9% trailing dividend yield, supported by strong capital buffers and low loan defaults. SGX recorded a record half-year adjusted net profit of S$357.1 million and continues incrementally increasing dividends with a multi-asset model. These companies exemplify disciplined capital allocation, healthy cash flows, and strong earnings - vital for consistent dividend payments amid economic uncertainties.

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Delta Back in Hong Kong, but United in Focus

Delta Back in Hong Kong, but United in Focus

8 June 2026
Delta Air Lines relaunched daily Los Angeles-Hong Kong flights, directly challenging United and Cathay Pacific amid high fuel costs and heavy competition; the move tests whether Delta’s premium cabins, cargo capacity, and LAX connections can drive growth as IATA slashes 2026 profit forecasts due to elevated fuel prices and regional disruptions.
FTSE 100 Dips While £2.7bn Takeover Drives London Headlines

FTSE 100 Dips While £2.7bn Takeover Drives London Headlines

8 June 2026
Tate & Lyle soared nearly 13% after Ingredion agreed to buy the British ingredients group for 595p per share in cash, valuing its equity at about £2.7 billion; meanwhile, the FTSE 100 slipped 0.28% as oil’s surge on renewed Middle East tensions lifted BP and Shell but pressured airlines and tech stocks, with higher bond yields adding further drag.
Air Liquide Shares Appear Down 10% as Bonus-Share Reset Takes Effect

Air Liquide Shares Appear Down 10% as Bonus-Share Reset Takes Effect

8 June 2026
Air Liquide shares fell 0.90% to €165.22 in Paris after a 1-for-10 bonus-share adjustment, with Eurex using a €183.40 closing price and a 0.90909091 adjustment factor; the move was technical, not a change in fundamentals, as investors await a June 9 shareholder meeting and July 28 first-half results.
Why India’s Stock Market Fell Today: Oil Shock, Asia Rout Hit Sensex and Nifty

Why India’s Stock Market Fell Today: Oil Shock, Asia Rout Hit Sensex and Nifty

8 June 2026
Indian shares tumbled about 1% as Brent crude surged above $97 after Israel struck an Iranian plant, sparking fears over energy supply, rupee weakness, inflation, and company margins; Nifty 50 fell 1.04% to 23,124.35, Sensex dropped 694.45 points, with 13 of 16 sectors down and volatility jumping as global tech and rate worries intensified investor nervousness.
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