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Top ASX Stocks to Buy Today (18 December 2025): Lithium Upgrades, Gold Surge, and Woodside in Focus

Top ASX Stocks to Buy Today (18 December 2025): Lithium Upgrades, Gold Surge, and Woodside in Focus

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.16% by 10:21am AEDT as tech stocks extended losses for an eighth session, mirroring a 1.4% drop in the Nasdaq overnight. Lithium futures in China jumped nearly 8%, with broker upgrades boosting local lithium stocks. Spot gold traded near US$4,374/oz, and silver hit a record US$65.8/oz, lifting precious metals shares. Banks and miners remained steady.
18 December 2025
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  • Live Cattle Futures Rally as Cash Trade Gains Strength on Wednesday
    April 30, 2026, 6:54 AM EDT. Live cattle futures rallied on Wednesday, led by the April contract up $3.27, tracking strength in cash markets that rose to $256 at midday. Other futures showed mixed movement, with gains up to 85 cents and losses down to 20 cents. Feeder cattle futures were also mixed, with the April contract gaining 27 cents, while other months declined. The CME Feeder Cattle Index rose 28 cents to $369.62. Meanwhile, USDA reported cattle slaughter at 109,000 head for Tuesday, slightly higher week-over-week but below last year. Wholesale boxed beef prices dropped by 94 cents, with Choice and Select cuts near $388. The Fed cattle online auction sold 517 head at $256-$258. Active New World Screwworm cases were reported in border Mexican states, potentially impacting trade. The market showed cautious optimism amidst these mixed supply and demand signals.

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Meta Platforms Stock Falls After $145 Billion AI Spending Plan Overshadows Earnings Beat

Meta Platforms Stock Falls After $145 Billion AI Spending Plan Overshadows Earnings Beat

30 April 2026
Meta shares dropped over 6% in after-hours trading as the company raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $125 billion–$145 billion, outpacing investor expectations. First-quarter revenue climbed 33% to $56.31 billion, while net income rose 61% to $26.77 billion. Costs increased 35% to $33.44 billion. Meta ended March with 77,986 employees.
Dow Futures Drop as Oil Shock Threatens Big Tech’s AI Rally

Dow Futures Drop as Oil Shock Threatens Big Tech’s AI Rally

30 April 2026
Dow futures fell 269 points, or 0.6%, early Thursday, while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 futures edged up 0.1%, as rising oil prices offset strong earnings from Alphabet and Amazon. Brent crude climbed on reports President Trump would be briefed on possible military action against Iran. Alphabet reported Q1 revenue up 22% to $109.9 billion; Amazon net sales rose 17% to $181.5 billion.
T. Rowe Price Earnings Today: $13.7 Billion Outflows Put 5% Dividend Stock on the Spot

T. Rowe Price Earnings Today: $13.7 Billion Outflows Put 5% Dividend Stock on the Spot

30 April 2026
T. Rowe Price reported $13.7 billion in first-quarter net outflows and a drop in assets under management to $1.71 trillion at March’s end, down from $1.80 trillion in February. Shares closed at $100.47 on Wednesday and traded at $98.72 premarket. Analysts expect first-quarter EPS between $2.36 and $2.44 on revenue near $1.87 billion. JPMorgan and Barclays cut price targets ahead of the results.
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