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ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock Splits Australia Stock Market Before RBA Test

ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock Splits Australia Stock Market Before RBA Test

Australian shares fell for a fourth straight session Friday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.1% to 8,786.5. Suncorp rose 4.9% after announcing new reinsurance cover, while IGO plunged 17.3% on lower production guidance for Greenbushes spodumene. Brent crude traded above $105 a barrel amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Investors favored energy and utilities as basic materials and real estate lagged.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Stalls as Rio Tinto Gain Runs Into Energy Selloff

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Stalls as Rio Tinto Gain Runs Into Energy Selloff

Australian shares closed nearly flat Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 3.9 points to 8,949.40 as investors awaited U.S.-Iran talks. Rio Tinto rose after reporting a 9% jump in first-quarter copper-equivalent output, but energy stocks fell. Brent crude traded near $95 a barrel, and the Australian dollar slipped to $0.715. ANZ reported consumer confidence at 64.3, near record lows, with inflation expectations at 7.1%.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends at Five-Week High as Banks Offset Tech Rout

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends at Five-Week High as Banks Offset Tech Rout

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.2% at 8,973.20 on Thursday, a five-week high, led by gains in banks while tech shares slumped. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank surged 9.5% after reporting higher earnings and job cuts. Energy stocks rose as oil rebounded, but trading volumes stayed below average. Investors remained cautious amid ongoing Middle East tensions and uncertain oil supply routes.
Natural Gas Price This Week: Henry Hub Up 2% as LNG Shock Keeps Global Market Tight

Natural Gas Price This Week: Henry Hub Up 2% as LNG Shock Keeps Global Market Tight

U.S. natural gas futures rose 2.1% to $3.035 per mmBtu, while European and Asian benchmarks stayed far higher at $17 and $21. U.S. storage fell by 54 bcf last week, with inventories 5.2% above last year. LNG export demand remained strong as Cheniere’s Corpus Christi plant hit full capacity and Asian buyers sought more U.S. cargoes. Australian supply disruptions added pressure to a strained global market.
Natural Gas Prices Surge as Europe Rushes to Refill Storage, LNG Stocks Rally

Natural Gas Prices Surge as Europe Rushes to Refill Storage, LNG Stocks Rally

European gas prices have jumped over 70% since Feb. 28 as the European Commission urged governments to begin refilling storage early, with reserves at just 28% full. Benchmark Dutch gas traded near $17 per mmBtu, while Asian LNG hit $25.30. U.S. LNG terminals are near capacity, forcing buyers to outbid Asian rivals for cargoes. LNG stocks including Cheniere and NextDecade rose sharply in U.S. trading.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rebounds After $138 Billion Rout as Oil Slide Hits Energy

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rebounds After $138 Billion Rout as Oil Slide Hits Energy

Australian shares rebounded Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing up 1.09% at 8,692.60 after a sharp drop the previous day. Brent crude fell about 7% as oil prices retreated from recent highs. Miners and banks led gains, while energy stocks slumped, with Woodside Energy down 3.8%. The rebound recovered only part of Monday’s A$197.1 billion market loss.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Suffers Worst Day in 11 Months as Oil Shock Slams Miners and Financials

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Suffers Worst Day in 11 Months as Oil Shock Slams Miners and Financials

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.85% to 8,599 on Monday, its worst day in 11 months, after Brent crude surged up to 25% to $119.50 a barrel amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. Materials and tech stocks led losses, while energy shares gained. Bond yields jumped to multi-year highs. G7 ministers plan to discuss emergency oil reserves as investors brace for further volatility.
ASX 200 today: Record close holds as oil shock lifts energy, banks stay on watch

ASX 200 today: Record close holds as oil shock lifts energy, banks stay on watch

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a record 9,200.9 on Monday, led by sharp gains in energy stocks after oil prices surged on Middle East tensions. Financials dropped 1.8%, their worst session since November, while gold miners hit record highs. Magellan Financial announced a full buyout of Barrenjoey Capital Partners for A$1.62 billion. RBA Governor Michele Bullock is set to speak Tuesday ahead of key economic data releases.
Woodside share price rises again as dividend lift and CEO hunt keep WDS in focus

Woodside share price rises again as dividend lift and CEO hunt keep WDS in focus

Woodside shares closed up 1.8% at A$28.24 on Wednesday, rising about 4% over two sessions after full-year results and a dividend update. Net profit fell 24% to $2.718 billion, while operating cash flow reached $7.2 billion. The company guided to 2026 production of 172–186 million barrels of oil equivalent and capital spending of $4.0–$4.5 billion. Investors await news on the CEO appointment and progress on LNG projects.
ASX Week Ahead: CPI Day and a Flood of Big Earnings Put Australian Shares to the Test

ASX Week Ahead: CPI Day and a Flood of Big Earnings Put Australian Shares to the Test

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 9,081.4 on Friday, just below Thursday’s record, after banks posted stronger-than-expected earnings. Rio Tinto dropped up to 4% after missing profit estimates, while QBE Insurance surged 6% on a profit beat. Key earnings from Woodside, Woolworths, Qantas, and Coles are due next week. January inflation data on Wednesday is expected to influence rate expectations.
Woodside Energy share price edges up after reserves update; eyes turn to Feb 24 results

Woodside Energy share price edges up after reserves update; eyes turn to Feb 24 results

Woodside Energy closed up 0.4% at A$25.94 after releasing its annual reserves statement showing proved reserves fell to 1,882.1 MMboe at end-2025 from 1,975.7 MMboe a year earlier. Excluding production and divestments, proved reserves rose by 134.1 MMboe, supported by technical work and project approvals. The company produced 211.4 MMboe in 2025. Full-year results are due Feb. 24.
Woodside Energy share price barely moves after reserves update as ASX:WDS eyes Feb 24 results

Woodside Energy share price barely moves after reserves update as ASX:WDS eyes Feb 24 results

Woodside Energy closed down 0.04% at A$25.83 after reporting year-end 2025 proved reserves fell to 1,882.1 million barrels of oil equivalent from 1,975.7 million a year earlier. Proved plus probable reserves also declined, while 3.04 million shares traded. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.24%. Woodside’s full-year results are due Feb. 24.
Woodside Energy share price rises as oil slips; what investors watch next

Woodside Energy share price rises as oil slips; what investors watch next

Woodside Energy shares rose 1.4% to A$25.84 on Monday, outperforming as oil prices fell about 1% in Asia after U.S.-Iran nuclear talks eased supply fears. Acting CEO Liz Westcott said 2026 output would dip due to planned Pluto LNG downtime, with Scarborough gas start-up on track for late 2026. Investors await Woodside’s annual report and briefing on Feb 24.
Woodside Energy share price slides into the weekend as ASX rout bites; oil talks, results ahead

Woodside Energy share price slides into the weekend as ASX rout bites; oil talks, results ahead

Woodside Energy fell 1.6% to A$25.48 as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 2.0%, its biggest one-day fall in 10 months. Energy, technology, and gold stocks each lost about 3%. Brent crude ended at $68 a barrel, up 0.7% on the day but down 4.3% for the week. Woodside reported record 2025 production and said Scarborough LNG remains on track for late 2026.
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  • Micron Technology Stock Outlook to 2030 Amid Soaring AI Memory Demand
    April 28, 2026, 9:37 PM EDT. Micron Technology (MU) has surged 522% in the past year, driven by booming demand for memory chips crucial for AI data centers. The company produces DRAM and NAND flash memory, essential for AI processors handling complex workloads. Industry forecasts suggest a persistent supply shortage through 2030, with data centers expected to consume 70% of global memory production this year. This tight supply-demand balance, supported by limited new factory capacity, positions Micron for sustained growth. Analysts anticipate continued earnings expansion, with fiscal 2025 EPS at $8.29 and potential dips in 2028 viewed as unlikely. Micron's strong footing in the red-hot AI memory market could enable further stock gains by the decade's end.

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