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Borsa Istanbul week ahead: BIST 100 turns to Turkey inflation test after Friday drop

Borsa Istanbul week ahead: BIST 100 turns to Turkey inflation test after Friday drop

Borsa Istanbul’s BIST 100 index closed Friday down 1.17% at 13,717.81, with market value at 13.59 trillion lira ($310.2 billion) and turnover of 191 billion lira. Banks fell 1.71% while tech shares rose 3.08%. February inflation data is due Tuesday, with the central bank set to meet March 12. The lira hit a record low of 44.00 per dollar in February, down 20.68% over 12 months.
1 March 2026
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  • James Hardie Industries Shares Show Mixed Signals Amid Valuation Debate
    May 1, 2026, 11:52 PM EDT. James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) shares traded at A$29.38, down from a perceived fair value of A$40.91, suggesting a 28.2% undervaluation based on earnings growth and synergy gains from the AZEK merger. Management targets $125 million in cost savings over three years and over $500 million in commercial synergies within five years to drive EBITDA expansion. However, the stock's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 103.4x, far above the global Basic Materials sector average of 15.7x and peers at 35.3x, implying investors price in substantial growth but flagging elevated execution risk and US$5.1 billion debt. Recent share price moves include a 0.96% one-day gain and 4.41% over 30 days, with a one-year total return of 22.11%, reflecting volatile sentiment. Investors face a trade-off between potential upside and integration challenges at this premium valuation.

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US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

2 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

2 May 2026
McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
Strategy Inc’s 11.5% STRC Payout Sets Up Bitcoin Dividend Vote

Strategy Inc’s 11.5% STRC Payout Sets Up Bitcoin Dividend Vote

2 May 2026
Strategy Inc kept STRC’s May dividend rate at 11.5% and set a $0.958333333 per-share payout, according to a new filing. Shareholders are voting on whether to move STRC dividends from monthly to twice monthly, with results due at the June 8 annual meeting. The company recently used $255 million from a stock sale to buy 3,273 bitcoin.
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