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Anglo American (AAL) Surges Above 200‑Day Average as BHP Exits and Teck Merger Advances – 26 November 2025

Anglo American (AAL) Surges Above 200‑Day Average as BHP Exits and Teck Merger Advances – 26 November 2025

Anglo American shares rose 1.4% in London by late morning, trading near 2,818p after BHP ended its latest takeover attempt. The stock is up 21% over 12 months but remains 6% below its October high. Anglo’s planned merger with Teck Resources is set for a shareholder vote, while EU regulators have paused review of a separate nickel asset sale. Market capitalization stands at about £32 billion.
BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) Today: Share Price Moves, Anglo American Deal Collapse and China Iron Ore Dispute – 24 November 2025

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) Today: Share Price Moves, Anglo American Deal Collapse and China Iron Ore Dispute – 24 November 2025

BHP Group ended Monday at A$40.62, up 0.6%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200’s 1.3% gain. The company confirmed it has dropped renewed takeover talks with Anglo American, triggering a six-month pause under UK rules. Anglo shares rose about 2% in London as investors shifted focus to the pending Anglo-Teck merger. Major BHP shareholders are urging management to prioritize project delivery over new deals.
BHP Walks Away from Anglo American Takeover After Fresh Bid, as ASX 200 Rallies on Qube Deal and Fed Rate-Cut Hopes

BHP Walks Away from Anglo American Takeover After Fresh Bid, as ASX 200 Rallies on Qube Deal and Fed Rate-Cut Hopes

BHP has withdrawn its takeover proposal for Anglo American after renewed talks, confirming Monday it is “no longer considering a combination.” The decision comes ahead of a shareholder vote on Anglo American’s planned US$50–60 billion merger with Teck Resources. The ASX 200 rose about 1% Monday, lifted by Wall Street gains and rate cut hopes. Qube shares jumped following an $11.6 billion bid from Macquarie Asset Management.
UK Stock Market Outlook for Monday 24 November 2025: FTSE 100 Preview, Budget Jitters and Anglo American Deal Talk

UK Stock Market Outlook for Monday 24 November 2025: FTSE 100 Preview, Budget Jitters and Anglo American Deal Talk

The FTSE 100 closed higher Friday but ended the week down 1.7%, with the FTSE 250 off 2.2%, as traders eyed a possible US rate cut and awaited the UK budget. Gilt yields spiked after Chancellor Rachel Reeves scrapped a planned income-tax rise. Oil hovered near one-month lows, pressuring energy and defence shares. BHP made a fresh takeover approach for Anglo American.
Precious Metals Boom: Gold Nears Record High, Silver Hits 14-Year Peak as Fed Pivot and Tariff Shocks Spark Rally

Precious Metals Boom: Gold Nears Record High, Silver Hits 14-Year Peak as Fed Pivot and Tariff Shocks Spark Rally

Gold hovered near $3,750/oz Friday after hitting a record $3,790 earlier in the week, up over 40% in 2025. Silver surged above $45/oz for the first time since 2011, gaining 55% year-to-date. U.S. tariffs announced by President Trump fueled safe-haven flows. Platinum and palladium also climbed, while gold ETF inflows hit records in September.
European Markets Whiplash: Defense Stocks Soar as Luxury Lags in 48-Hour Rollercoaster

European Markets Whiplash: Defense Stocks Soar as Luxury Lags in 48-Hour Rollercoaster

European defense stocks surged up to 5% after Donald Trump backed Ukraine’s push to retake Russian-held territory, sending sector indices near record highs. Commodity shares climbed as copper hit a 15-month peak and oil rallied, while luxury and bank stocks fell, dragging France’s CAC 40 and major lenders lower. The pan-European STOXX 600 slipped 0.2% on Sept. 24 and continued to drift down.

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  • U.S. Stock Futures Slide on Tech Selloff, War Concerns - May 19, 2026
    May 19, 2026, 8:53 AM EDT. U.S. stock futures declined Tuesday amid another drop in technology shares, dragging the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower for the second day. Investor sentiment weakened on escalating geopolitical tensions, introducing war uncertainty that added pressure to risk assets. The tech selloff weighed heavily, reflecting ongoing concerns over sector valuations and potential earnings risks. Markets remained cautious as traders balanced these factors against broader economic indicators.

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Wellgistics Health Doubles, WGRX Heads Into Key Test

Wellgistics Health Doubles, WGRX Heads Into Key Test

19 May 2026
Wellgistics Health shares fell 21.1% to $0.14 in premarket trading Tuesday after more than doubling Monday. The company delayed its quarterly report, withdrew proxy materials, and is reviewing potential strategic transactions. First-quarter results are due after the market closes. The moves follow a non-binding $15 million acquisition proposal for WellCare Today.
Roblox Stock Moves Up Early, Safety Issues Still Linger

Roblox Stock Moves Up Early, Safety Issues Still Linger

19 May 2026
Roblox shares traded at $47.41 in early New York hours Tuesday, extending gains after third-party data showed a week-over-week rise in concurrent users. Needham maintained its Buy rating and $60 target. The stock remains pressured by a lowered 2026 bookings outlook, tied to new safety and age-check measures. Roblox reported Q1 revenue of $1.4 billion and bookings of $1.7 billion.
Amer Sports Rises Premarket on Salomon Strength

Amer Sports Rises Premarket on Salomon Strength

19 May 2026
Amer Sports raised its 2026 sales, margin, and profit outlook after first-quarter revenue jumped 32% to $1.95 billion, beating forecasts. Shares rose 4.18% in premarket trading to $34.54. Adjusted earnings reached 38 cents a share, above analysts’ estimates. Growth was led by Arc’teryx, Salomon softgoods, and Wilson Tennis 360.

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Nasdaq Futures Slip Pre-Nvidia Results

Nasdaq Futures Slip Pre-Nvidia Results

19 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.51%, S&P 500 futures fell 0.30%, and Dow futures slipped 0.11% early Tuesday as tech shares retreated ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. Monday’s session saw the Nasdaq down 0.51%, S&P 500 off 0.07%, and the Dow up 0.32%. Brent crude traded at $110.50 a barrel. Investors watched for key earnings from Nvidia, Home Depot, and Walmart this week.
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