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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 closes higher as tech rebounds; BlueScope pushes back on $13.2b bid

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 closes higher as tech rebounds; BlueScope pushes back on $13.2b bid

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.29% at 8,720.8, led by gains in tech and healthcare, while miners fell. BlueScope rejected a A$13.2 billion takeover bid from SGH and Steel Dynamics. Ansell shares dropped 6.2% as CEO Neil Salmon announced his retirement, with Nathalie Ahlström set to take over in February. The Australian dollar slipped to about 67 U.S. cents.
8 January 2026
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New Zealand Stock Market Ends Higher as BlueScope Bid Sparks Steel Rally, Infratil Gains

New Zealand Stock Market Ends Higher as BlueScope Bid Sparks Steel Rally, Infratil Gains

New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 index rose 0.56% to 13,663.58 Tuesday, led by steel and construction stocks after a takeover bid for Australia’s BlueScope Steel. Vulcan Steel jumped 3.6%, Steel & Tube 4.7%, and Fletcher Building 1.6%. BlueScope surged 21% in Sydney after receiving a buyout proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics. Banks fell, with Westpac and ANZ both down 2.6%.
6 January 2026
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Trump’s Tariff Tsunami: 100% Drug Tax and New Import Levies Rock Global Trade

Trump’s Tariff Shockwave: 2025 Trade War Revival Rocks Global Markets and Economy

President Trump reimposed and expanded tariffs in 2025, including a universal 10% tariff on all imports and 25% duties on autos, sparking global retaliation. U.S. steel stocks surged, but automakers cut jobs and faced supply disruptions. The MSCI World index dropped 10% after the April tariffs, then rebounded. U.S. GDP shrank 0.5% in Q1; tariffs added about $1,200 in annual costs per household.
15 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Wall Street Price Targets: Lululemon Rated Buy, Hormel and Walker & Dunlop Marked Sell for May 2026
    May 20, 2026, 4:23 AM EDT. A recent StockStory analysis highlights Wall Street price targets for May 2026, identifying one stock recommended to buy and two to sell. Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) is rated a buy with a projected 47.9% return, supported by strong fundamentals. Conversely, Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL), known for SPAM, and Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) face selling pressure despite upside targets of 33.2% and 29.6%, respectively. Hormel battles declining unit sales and shrinking earnings, while Walker & Dunlop suffers from falling net interest income and equity erosion. Investors should weigh these fundamentals against price target optimism before making decisions.

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Astera Labs Stock Surges: The AI Networking Bet Traders Are Chasing Before Nvidia Results

Astera Labs Stock Surges: The AI Networking Bet Traders Are Chasing Before Nvidia Results

20 May 2026
Astera Labs shares rose 13.3% to $244.26 on Tuesday after management outlined a faster ramp for its Scorpio X fabric switches and optical networking tied to Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion. The move followed presentations at J.P. Morgan’s tech conference and comes ahead of Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday. Astera’s first-quarter revenue jumped 93% to $308.4 million, with second-quarter guidance above analyst forecasts.
Snowflake Shares Rise Ahead of Results With AI Demand in Focus

Snowflake Shares Rise Ahead of Results With AI Demand in Focus

20 May 2026
Snowflake shares climbed 3.2% to $169.55 Tuesday after BofA Securities raised its price target to $205 and predicted strong fiscal Q1 results next week. Mizuho Securities channel checks indicated continued demand for Snowflake’s data and AI products. The company reports earnings after the market closes May 27. Recent deals include a $400 million contract and partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 20.05.2026

20 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 20, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 20, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT Wall Street Price Targets: Lululemon Rated Buy, Hormel and Walker & Dunlop Marked Sell for May 2026 May 20, 2026, 4:23 AM EDT. A recent StockStory analysis highlights Wall Street price targets for May 2026, identifying one stock recommended to buy and two to sell. Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) is rated a buy with a projected 47.9% return, supported by strong fundamentals. Conversely, Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL), known for SPAM, and Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) face selling pressure despite upside targets of 33.2% and 29.6%, respectively. Hormel battles
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