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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

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  • Corn Futures Slip Amid Strong Export Sales
    March 21, 2026, 12:35 AM EDT. Corn futures dropped 3 to 4 cents on Friday, with the front-month contracts retreating amid steady export demand. The national average cash corn price fell around 3.75 cents to $4.23 per bushel. Export sales data showed marketing-year commitments reached 67.658 million metric tons (MMT), up 30% year-on-year and tracking closely to USDA targets. Shipments totaled 43.46 MMT, outperforming the typical pace at 52% of USDA projections. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange reported Argentina's corn harvest 13% completed. May 2026 corn prices slipped to $4.66, while December contracts edged down to $4.90. Market watchers note strong export fundamentals but a cautious tone as prices fade lightly ahead of further crop updates.
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