Today: 19 May 2026
Browse Category

ASX:WDS 8 February 2026 - 1 May 2026

DocuSign Stock Jumps as AI Contract Push Faces a Fresh Test After Quarter Close

DocuSign Stock Jumps as AI Contract Push Faces a Fresh Test After Quarter Close

Woodside is struggling to secure buyers for LNG from its planned Louisiana export plant, with liquefaction fees above U.S. market rates stalling talks, sources told Reuters. The company has signed only one long-term sales deal so far. Shares closed at A$33.12 in Sydney, down 1.28%. The Louisiana LNG project was 24% complete at the end of March and targets first cargo in 2029.
1 May 2026
·
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.
24 April 2026
·····
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%.
21 April 2026
···········
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.
9 April 2026
···········
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.
28 March 2026
·····
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.
26 March 2026
····
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.
10 March 2026
····
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.
9 March 2026
·····
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.
2 March 2026
······
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.
25 February 2026
···
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.
22 February 2026
·········
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.
18 February 2026
··
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.
17 February 2026
····
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.
9 February 2026
····
1 2 3 4

Stock Market Today

  • Ito En Shares Slide 10% in Year Despite Revenue Growth; Valuation Called Overpriced
    May 18, 2026, 10:51 PM EDT. Ito En (TSE:2593) stock declined about 10% over the past year with a 5% drop in the last month, reflecting fading momentum despite positive revenue and net income growth. The company trades at a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 123.4x, significantly above its fair value estimate of 71.8x and the Asian Beverage industry average of 18.9x. This elevated P/E suggests investor expectations for strong future profit growth, even as recent earnings were hit by a ¥15.3 billion one-time loss, reducing profit margins to 0.5% from 2.7%. Discounted cash flow (DCF) models also indicate the current share price may be overvalued, with a fair value around ¥1,561.46 per share compared to the closing price near ¥2,892.5. Investors should consider valuation risks amid mixed signals on Ito En's growth outlook.

Latest articles

Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

19 May 2026
Dominion Energy shares jumped 9.4% after agreeing to an all-stock merger with NextEra Energy, whose shares fell 4.6%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.5% as investors sold technology stocks amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices. Nvidia fell 1.4% ahead of earnings. U.S. crude settled at $107.37, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.59%.
XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

19 May 2026
XP Inc.’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.78% in after-hours trading Monday after reporting higher Q1 profit but weaker net inflows and a lower retail take rate. Net income rose 7% to 1.32 billion reais, but net inflow dropped to 14 billion reais from 24 billion a year earlier. The company declared a $0.20 dividend and announced a new CFO, Gustavo Alejo Viviani, starting August 3.
LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

19 May 2026
Publicis Groupe agreed to buy LiveRamp Holdings for $38.50 a share in cash, valuing the U.S. data-collaboration firm at $2.546 billion. LiveRamp stock jumped to $37.77 on the news, while the broader market fell. LiveRamp reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $206 million, up 9% from a year earlier. Publicis said the deal will boost its adjusted earnings per share from the first year after closing.

Popular

Sunshine Biopharma Shares Volatile After $6M Deal, 50-Cent Mark in Focus

Sunshine Biopharma Shares Volatile After $6M Deal, 50-Cent Mark in Focus

19 May 2026
Sunshine Biopharma shares surged as much as 516% before settling up 78% at $0.51 in heavy after-hours Nasdaq trading Monday, following a $6 million public offering priced at $0.50 per unit. More than 436 million shares changed hands, far exceeding the company’s 5 million shares outstanding. The deal includes 12 million units with warrants, raising dilution concerns. Closing is expected around May 19.
Go toTop