Today: 11 April 2026
Subscribe
Browse Category

ASX:PRU.AX 19 January 2026

Northern Star share price jumps as gold hits a record high — here’s what matters before Tuesday

Northern Star share price jumps as gold hits a record high — here’s what matters before Tuesday

Northern Star Resources rose 3.2% to A$27.68 as gold hit a record $4,689.39 an ounce, boosted by geopolitical tensions and new tariff threats. The stock neared its 52-week high ahead of its December-quarter update, with investors watching costs and production after the company cut its 2026 output forecast. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.33%, weighed by tech and consumer stocks, while gold miners outperformed.
19 January 2026
···

Stock Market Today

  • Wickes Group Shares Rise as Analysts Adjust Targets and Announce Buybacks
    April 11, 2026, 3:09 AM EDT. Wickes Group (LSE:WIX) sees renewed investor focus after analysts raised price targets to about 278 GBp, slightly above the previous 275 GBp. Jefferies and Citi lifted their forecasts following stronger-than-expected profit-before-tax results for fiscal year 2025 and expressed confidence in 2026 earnings. Berenberg initiated bullish coverage, adding to positive sentiment. The group also announced a £10 million share buyback program, signaling confidence in its capital allocation strategy. Updated financial forecasts include a fair value of £2.64 per share, revenue growth at 4.97%, and a net profit margin of 3.13%. While price target increases are modest, the moves reflect cautious optimism amid potential risks.

Latest article

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

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 11.04.2026

11 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT Wickes Group Shares Rise as Analysts Adjust Targets and Announce Buybacks April 11, 2026, 3:09 AM EDT. Wickes Group (LSE:WIX) sees renewed investor focus after analysts raised price targets to about 278 GBp, slightly above the previous 275 GBp. Jefferies and Citi lifted their forecasts following stronger-than-expected profit-before-tax results for fiscal year 2025 and expressed confidence in 2026 earnings. Berenberg initiated bullish coverage, adding to positive sentiment. The group also announced a £10 million share buyback program, signaling confidence in its capital allocation strategy. Updated
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

10 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.38% to 10,644.28 late Friday morning as investors awaited U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan. Brent crude climbed 1% to $96.83 a barrel, while sterling eased but was on track for its biggest weekly gain since January. The FTSE 250 gained 0.79%. Britain’s 10-year gilt yield stood at 4.807%.
US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

10 April 2026
Dow e-minis slipped 0.15% before Friday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures each down 0.08% as traders awaited March CPI data and watched U.S.-Iran tensions. Economists expect headline CPI to rise 0.9% for March and 3.3% year-on-year. Weekly jobless claims increased to 219,000. Brent crude traded near $97 a barrel, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained well below normal.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 10.04.2026

10 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Orora ASX:ORA Faces Earnings Reset After Saverglass Impact and Middle East Disruptions April 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Orora (ASX:ORA) shares plunged over 8% in one day following a guidance update that revealed an earnings reset at its Saverglass unit due to Middle East supply chain disruptions and a shutdown at the Ras Al Khaimah glass plant. Despite a sharp short-term loss, Orora's 90-day share price rise exceeds 33%, contrasting a longer-term 10.58% annual total shareholder return decline amid ongoing sector pressures. Trading at A$1.49,
Go toTop