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Macquarie share price rises with ASX at record highs — here’s what investors watch next

Macquarie share price rises with ASX at record highs — here’s what investors watch next

Macquarie Group shares closed up 1.6% at A$223.00 as the S&P/ASX 200 hit a record before ending 0.9% higher. Australia’s unemployment rate held at 4.1% in January, with jobs rising by 17,800. The Reserve Bank raised its cash rate to 3.85% this month and signaled uncertainty on future moves. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 25 and Macquarie’s full-year results on May 8.
19 February 2026
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Macquarie share price ends higher after $685 million IHS tower deal — what MQG investors watch next

Macquarie share price ends higher after $685 million IHS tower deal — what MQG investors watch next

Macquarie shares closed up 0.6% at A$219.60 after its asset management arm agreed to buy IHS Towers’ South American tower portfolio for $685 million. The deal is expected to close later in 2026. IHS Towers is exiting Latin America and said the portfolio includes about 8,860 sites. Macquarie’s next major event is its full-year results on May 8.
18 February 2026
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  • Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair Amid Inflation Concerns
    May 22, 2026, 7:33 AM EDT. Kevin Warsh, appointed by former President Trump, is set to be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday. Despite expectations that Warsh might lower interest rates, current economic signals point to the opposite. Inflation continues to rise, and the bond market is pricing in a potential rate hike. Investors and analysts brace for tighter monetary policy as the Fed aims to curb inflation pressures.

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Meta Cuts 8,000 Jobs as Zuckerberg Pushes AI Ambitions

Meta Cuts 8,000 Jobs as Zuckerberg Pushes AI Ambitions

22 May 2026
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg told staff he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year after cutting about 8,000 jobs and shifting thousands to AI roles, affecting roughly 10% of the workforce. Meta raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to $125–$145 billion. Some employees questioned the reassurance, noting the wording left room for smaller cuts. U.S. laid-off workers will receive at least 16 weeks’ pay and extended healthcare.
Allstate faces $870 million storm loss as growth outlook wobbles

Allstate faces $870 million storm loss as growth outlook wobbles

22 May 2026
Allstate estimated $870 million in April catastrophe losses, mostly from two wind and hail events, with an after-tax cost of $687 million. Shares fell 3.4% Thursday after the disclosure. The April loss exceeded analyst expectations and last year’s figure, despite recent gains in earnings and policy growth. Allstate will stop monthly policy count disclosures after June, moving to quarterly reporting.
Futures Edge Higher as AI Names Lead Gains Ahead of Holiday

Futures Edge Higher as AI Names Lead Gains Ahead of Holiday

22 May 2026
U.S. stock futures climbed early Friday, with Dow e-minis up 151 points and Nasdaq 100 e-minis rising 148 points as lower Treasury yields boosted tech shares. Oil prices rose, with Brent crude at $104.96 a barrel amid concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. Nvidia projected stronger-than-expected revenue, while Workday surged nearly 12% premarket after beating estimates. Markets remain open Friday, with an early bond close ahead of Memorial Day.
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